STRASBURG FACES UPHILL STRUGGLE WITH YOUNG TEAM THIS SEASON - Strasburg High's 1960-1961 basketball team is due for a battle against heavy odds this season. The Tigers have one of the youngest combines in the county, listing only one Senior on its 11-man squad. The remainder of the team is comprised of 2 Juniors, 5 Sophomores and 3 Freshmen. Junior Jim Clymer is the only veteran. But much to the surprise and chagrin of Coach Warren Binder and Tiger fans, they came up with a performance beyond the fondest expectations in the opening game this week - a 54-52 overtime victory over a veteran dominated Fairless combination. Every game will be an acid test for Binder's youngsters. The next big game is Tuesday night when they invade Midvale in a non-league encounter. Binder, in his second year at the Strasburg helm, recently huddled with some of his key performers above KNEELING - Adrian Edie (left), Binder and Vic Gessner. STANDING - Charles Himes (left), Ray Deible, the lone Senior, Jim Clymer, Dan Sliffe and Don Wallick. Last year the Tigrs ended with a 7-11 regular season record, and defeated Midvale in its initial tournament game. Gone from the squad is all-county performer Frank Wallick, who scored 306 points, Bill Seese with 210, Dale Liggett with 169 and Don Grove with 169. However, young Don Wallick, a 6-1 Freshman has apparently stepped into his graduated brother's shoes and is rated among the top young prospects on the squad. Binder terms the squad "a group of excellent workers with a splendid attitude," and adds, "with some hard work and determination they could pull a few surprises before the season is over." He adds this is "pretty much an 'if' year." New additions to Strasburg's schedule this season are Fairless, East Canton and Hiland.
Saturday, December 3, 1960
The Daily Reporter
Dover, Ohio
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