Speed Boys win three relays at Marquette meet
The Bessemer Speed Boys placed second to Houghton at the Marquette relays. Team members Roy Pingel, James Beissel, Hal Hansen, James Contratto, William Contratto, Duane Cena and Bob Harris contributed to a medley relay record of 2 43.35. Bessemer took wins in 440 Yard Relay 48 35, Medley Relay 2 43 85, with William Contratto finishing fourth in the broad jump.
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Bessemer
Marquette
Roy Pingel
James Beissel
Hal Hansen
James Contratto
William Contratto
Duane Cena
Bob Harris
Houghton
Ontonagon
Pickford
Munising
Eben
Pierce
Trenary
Speed Boy Teams Enjoy Good Year
The Bessemer Speed Boys rallied to end the year strong in Class C circuit play. A. D. Johnston high led the district and USPL success, with Peter Fusi Jr. steering the football squad to its best record in three years. Hoeft Giacherio and Pingel earned ARMW honors and Hoeft was MVP. Jim Beissel captained the 1952 basketball group, Autio won MVP as the team closed with a glorious finish.
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Bessemer Speed Boys
USPL
A. D. Johnston
Peter Fusi Jr
Clarence Hoeft
Randall Giacherio
Roy Pingel
ARMW
Hoeft
Stad
Ken Masse
Fusi
Bessemer
Houghton
Jim Beissel
George Autio
Bessemer Speed Bars win three at Marquette relays
Bessemer's Speed Bars swept three firsts in three races at Marquette relays earning 30 points. Bill Contratto added a fourth in broad jump and the medley relay set a 2:43.35 record. The team took two more relays and six trophies despite rain. Set. Dave Walker pitched a no hit no run game until two out in seventh for Ironwood City Softball. Hank Lindemann named assistant athletic coach at A. D. Johnston High School. veteran player and former Baraga Parochial coach plans to relocate to the area. Extra Herald copies available at Ben Franklin store and Herald office.
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Bessemer
Marquette
Fusi
Bill Contratto
Houghton
Dave Walker
Legue
Ironwood
Leavell's
Walker
M. Osterman
Henry
Hank) Lindemann
A. D. Johnston
Lindemann
University of Michigan
Hank
Channing
Steelers
Baraga Parochial
Speed Boy Captains Nick Drogule Led 1952 Team
Nick Drogule captained the 1952 Speed Boy football team and was known for hard hitting aggressive play respected by rivals. He is the son of Mr and Mrs Nick Drogule Sr. Gordon Erickson captained the 1951 52 Speed Boy basketball squad and played football basketball and baseball in high school.
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Nick Drogule
Nick
Drogule
Gordon Erickson
Jordon Erickson
Gordie
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