The Catholic times. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1951-current, 1959-11-27
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BY LOU FABRO
TIMES SPORTS EDITOR

The 1859 football season, the biggest in Diocesan
history as a record number of schools Yielded teams,
can be rated as one of the most successful.
Looking over the records of Is Diocesan teams,
seven of them had very successful campaigns. Two OIL
them, although tied once, went unbeaten; three schools
lost only one game while two others lost only two. In
addition, three other teams posted winning records.
Although three teams were unbeaten and united
last season, only one suffered a single setback. Three
others also had winning records last year.
Using records as a basis for Judgment, the top
teams in the Diocese this year were Rosary, Dennison
ST. Mary and St. Charles.
To single out one the the three as the strongest
is bit difficult since st. Mary and Rosary are Class
A schools while St. Charles is a Class AA school. How
ever, all three teams were powers IN their respective
classes.
Rosary, which had gone unbeaten and unsecured
upon last season while winning the Franklin County
League title, posted another unbeaten season although
suffering one tie. The Crusaders also won the league
grid title again.
As a result Of their performance, the Crusaders
remained undefeated in % consecutive games with
the tie game with Circlevile as the only mark on an
otherwise spotless string.
In addition, the Crusaders BANKED six opponents
this season to increase their tWo-year shutout record
to ID out of II games-a mighty imposing accomplish
ment. Rosary also hasn't been beaten in the Ia games
1t has played in the County League.
Also remaining in the top ranks this season was
Dennison St. Mary which recorded its third consecU-
tive undefested campaign. The Blue Wave hasn't
been beaten in 70 consecutive games although a tie
game is figured in this fabulous record.
In forging their mighty record, Coach Paul Droto-
vick's Blue Wave boasted a mighty ground and air
attack featuring Bob Patton and Sandy Bonvechio.
Patin scored 206 points, making him Tuscarawas
Countys biggest scorer. His point total broke the old
record of 1872 points set in 1851 by Sam Mascotti of
Dover st. Joseph.
Slick-moving quarterback Bonvechio helped
make st. Marys offense a potent one with his passes.
The standout quarterback fired % touchdown passes,
including seven in one game.
st. Charles bounced into the top ranks with an
81 record. Coach Jack Ryan's Cardinals lost their only
game, to Upper Arlington early in the season, and
then polished off seven consecutive opponents.
The Cardinals, who improved as the season pro-
crossed, capped their campaign with a rousing 61-16
win over Springfield Central Catholic.
Also finishing in the top ranks was Lancaster St.
Mary which played its first varsity football since 1895.
Under Coach Jim Veeley, the Irish lost only one game
while winning four.
Marion Catholic bounced back from a disappoint-
Ing 1858 season to post a ell record this year.
Portsmouth Notre Dame, last years Southern
Ohio Conference champion, failed to repeat but came
through with a fine To record while Aquinas also
Jared we'll with a 6-2-1 mark.
Watterson's season was the most successful in
the schools fouryear athletic history as the Eagles
chalked up a 54 record.
MI Vernon ST. Vincent also recorded It's first
winning football season with a AL record. What made
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