Teams

TEAMS

The pictures on this page should bring back great memories for everyone that played on softball and baseball teams as kids. Even if you aren't pictured in the photos below, you might get a kick out of looking them over. For good measure, we're throwing in some outliers and school teams. All of the comments on this page that are not dated were posted on the Ramsite launched in 2008 and retired in 2016. All comments posted after the launch of this RamSite on August 3, 2018 will be dated as of the date posted. If you have a picture or comment to post or can identify some of the kids, Contact Us.

One of the great teams that was a vital part of the RGHS Class of 69 was our team of Senior Class Sponsors: Mr. Duncan, Mr. Robertson and Mr. Bowen. They provided support and guidance during our Senior Year and continued to stay in touch over the years. All three came to our 40th Reunion Party. Sadly, Mr. Duncan and Mr. Bowen are no longer with us. They are dearly missed. But we did see Mr. Roberston at the 50th to carry on the tradition!

 

Senior Class Sponsors: Mr. Robertson, Mr. Duncan and Mr. Bowen

 

Teamsters Local 600

1964 Soccer Team

Surrey Lane Athletic Association

 

Front Row: Bill Schulenburg, Fred Joshu, John Banocy, Wes Walters, Jerry Gretsch, Gene Hollenbeck and King Radley

 

Second Row: Rick Kreitner, Ed Fleming, Wayne Ream, Ken DeBeer, Marty Baker and Mike Hunter

 

Coaches: Mr. Joshu, Mr. Kreitner and Mr. Inserra

 

John Banocy provided the picture, taken in 1964 at Surrey Lane Field.

 

 

 

Halls Ferry Memorial Home 1960 Baseball Team

Surrey Lane Glasgow Area Athletic Association

 

First Row: Pat Downs, Mark Lurkins, Ed Fleming, Ricky Joliff, John Banocy, John Repking and Arnie Knepper

 

Second Row: Charlie ???, Mike Dunham, Fred Joshu, Steve Mendoza, Steve Koester, Rick (?) Koeneman, Mike Mahoney

 

Coaches: Mr. Joshu, Mr. Mahoney, Mr. Repking, Jim??? (Mike Dunham's stepfather) and Mr. Knepper

 

Steve Mendoza provided the picture and John Banocy identified the team players.

 

 

Clayton Pharmacy 1963 Baseball Team
Surrey Lane Athletic Association

 

First Row: Art Verme, Bill Thierheimer, Mike Coyne, Mike McPherson, Dennis Hoffert and Kevin Risinger

Second Row: Ernest Manlove, Gary Rush, John Wied, Jim Grafeman, Mike Arnold, John Scruggs, Gary Cotner and Donny Aires

Back Row: Ronny Aires (Coach), Bill Grafeman (Manager), Tom McPherson (Assistant Manager) and Clay Risinger (Coach)

Mike McPherson provided the picture, taken in the summer of 1963 at Surrey Lane Field.


 

Glasgow Village Legion Post 267
Soccer Team
Surrey Lane Athletic Association
 

First Row: John Scruggs (far left), Bill Readenour (center-fourth from left; RGHS 1968), Mike McPherson (center-fourth from right), Wayne Lanier (second from right)

Second Row: Jim Grafeman (far left), Ernest Manlove (second from left), Mike Coyne (center-fourth from right), Gary Cotner (third from right), Phil Fehsenfeld (second from right)

Back Row: Bill Grafeman (Coach) and Tom McPherson (Coach)

Mike McPherson provided the picture, taken in 1963 at Bob Russell Field. Please help out with the identification of the unidentified boys. 


 

J.E. Berry Heating Company
1961 Softball Team
 

Left to Right: Patty Kelly, Sherry Anderson, Cathy Hunt, Patsy Finley, Nancy Reeves, Joan Beach, ???, Runa Caquelard, Nancy Wheeler, Debbie Rhoades, ???, Lyn Baker. Can those of you on the team provide the names of those girls that are not identified? Thanks!

Coaches: Mr. Wheeler (Coach), Mr. Beach (Manager)

Runa Caquelard Swofford provided the picture, taken at Bob Russell Field in 1961. These were Glasgow Village girls. Following are the Team Pictures of this same team for 1962, 1963, 1964, 1965, 1966, 1967, 1968 and 1969 -- a total of 9 years.  WOW!


 

J.E. Berry Heating Company
1962 Softball Team

 

 

First Row: Cathy Hunt, Debbie Rhoades, Ann Brady, Sherry Anderson, Patty Kelly and Lyn Baker

 

Second Row: Nancy Wheeler, Pam Hauck, Joan Beach, Runa Caquelard, Patsy Finley, Rita Joliff, Debbie Sexauer and Nancy Reeves

 

Back Row: Mr. Wheeler (Coach), Mr. Beach (Manager), Mr. Caquelard (Coach) and Mr. Kelly (Coach)

 

Sherry Anderson Cushman provided the picture, taken at Bob Russell Field in 1962. These were Glasgow Village girls and Sherry says they had so much fun that summer before 6th grade.   

 

OH MY GOSH!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I remember that day like it was just YESTERDAY!!! HOW FUN!!!! I look like a giant!!! Thanks for the laughs Sherry!!
Runa Caquelard Swofford
 

I remember going to Pat Kelly's house to sign up for the team. What fun!! Thanks for finding the picture, Sherry!! It brings back great memories....
Debbie Rhoades Lanier
 

I'm soooooo glad everyone enjoys it. I have the 1961 team, as well, and I'll post it as soon as I get a new scanner.
Sherry Anderson Cushman
 

I also have some pictures just like this one somewhere in my old scrap books. Same lovely uniforms--different girls. I played with or against many of these girls and others. This brings back great memories of Khoury League softball teams at Bob Russell and Surrey Lane baseball fields. Lots of fun and great competition. Remember--we always got snowcones, win or lose! Thanks for sharing.
Cheryl Niebur Lapinski
 

I have pictures like this as well. We probably all played against one another in grade school!! I played for Meadows Elementary with Cathy Moss, Linda Olsen, Charlotte Tourville, Nancy English, Jeanne Warmann and a bunch of others I can't think of right now. I'll get MY photos out!!
Linda Young Nehring
 

Hi Linda and everyone. Charlotte Tourville here and I would love to see the picture. Hopefully you can post it.
Charlotte Tourville Showalter
 

I couldn't believe someone still had that picture of our 62 team. It brings back so many memories of good times. Mr. Beach was the greatest! He not only taught us the game but sportsmanship as well. At that age we were only allowed to pitch four innings, so Joan and I would take turns. After my kids got older, I went back to playing slow pitch softball at Koch Park and in Bridgeton until three years ago. I had my kids and my Dad at most of my games. Softball has always been my favorite sport. Thanks for the memories! 
Patty Kelly Heacock
 

OMG! Great picture. I was on a different team.  Does anyone remember the team sponsored by Math Hermann and Sons Funeral Home????? I also have a team picture (somewhere) with Alison Wynn, Barb Young, et al. I think you Glasgow gals beat up on us quite a bit, but gosh, it was soooooo much fun! Thanks for sharing the picture and memories of when it didn't hurt so much to be that active.
Cyndy Whitacre Harting

 

 

Quality Dairy
1963 Softball Team
 

First Row: Patsy Finley, Lyn Baker, Patty Kelly, Ann Brady, Joan Beach and Runa Caquelard

Second Row: Cathy Hunt, ???, Pam Hauck, Debbie Sexauer, Nancy Wheeler and Trish Callahan

Back Row: Mr. Caquelard, Mr. Wheeler and Mr. Kelly

Runa Caquelard Swofford provided the picture, which looks like it was taken at Wilson Park in Glasgow Village rather than at Bob Russell Field in Bellefontaine Neighbors. It also looks windy out there! Please help out with the names of the unidentified girls.


 

Machinist Assn. District #9
1964 Softball Team
 

First Row: Lyn Baker, Patsy Finley, Tonya Peich, ???, Debbie Sexauer and Ann Brady

Second Row: Carol Elmer, Cathy Hunt, Joan Beach, Runa Caquelard, Nancy Hall and Patty Kelly

Back Row: Mr. Beach (Manager), Mr. Caquelard (Coach) and Mr. Kelly (Coach)

Runa Caquelard Swofford provided the picture, which also looks like it was taken at Wilson Park in Glasgow Village. Please help with the name of the undentified girl.


 

Machinist Assn. District #9
1965 Softball Team

First Row: Lyn Baker, Nancy Hall, Patty Kelly, Ann Brady, Debbie Sexauer and Patsy Finley

 

Second Row: Cathy Hunt, Carol Elmer, Runa Caquelard, Joan Beach, Pam Hauck, Darlene Schultz and Tonya Peich
 

Back Row:  Mr. Beach (Manager), Mr. Caquelard (Coach) and Mr. Kelly (Coach)

Runa Caquelard Swofford provided the picture, taken in the summer of 1965 at Bob Russell Field.

 

Surry Lane
1966 Softball Team
 

First Row: Nancy Hall, Tonya Peich, Patty Kelly, Cathy Hunt, Pam Hauck, ??? and Darlene Schultz

Second Row: Lyn Baker, Ann Brady, Carol Elmer, ???, Patsy Finley, Runa Caquelard and Joan Beach

Back Row: Mr. Caquelard (Coach), Mr. Beach (Manager) and Mr. Schultz (Coach)

Runa Caquelard Swofford provided the picture, taken at Bob Russell Field in 1966. Please help with the names of the undentified girls.


 

Glasgow-Khoury League
Surrey Lane Athletic Assn.
Machinist Dist. #9
1967 Softball Team
 

First Row: Runa Caquelard, Carol Elmer, Patty Kelly, ???, Ann Brady and Barb Berneking

Second Row: Darlene Schultz, ???, Pam Hauck, Nancy Hall, Tony Peich and Cathy Hunt

Third Row: Lyn Baker and Joan Beach

Back Row: Mr. Hunt (Coach), Mr. Caquelard (Coach), ???, ??? and Mr. Schultz (Coach)

Runa Caquelard Swofford provided the picture, taken at Bob Russell Field in 1967. Please help out with the names of the unidentifed girls and coaches.


 

Machinist Assn. District #9
1968 Softball Team

First Row: Tonya Peich, Darlene Schultz, Patty Gabbert, Joan Beach, Cheryl Niebur and Runa Caquelard

 

Second Row: Ann Brady, Patty Kelly, Carol Elmer, Lyn Baker, Cathy Hunt and Pam Hauck 
 

Back Row:  Mr. Hunt (Coach) and Mr. Caquelard (Coach)

Runa Caquelard Swofford provided the picture, taken in the summer of 1968 at Bob Russell Field.


 

Surrey Lane Athletic Association-Glasgow
1969 Softball Team

First Row: Liz Ledwidge, Cathy Hunt, Darlene Schultz, Ruthie Merinbaum, Joan Beach, Lyn Baker and Cheryl Niebur

Second Row: Linda Muchmore, Sandy Allen, Carol Elmer, Runa Caquelard, Marla Anderson, Phyllis Pusateri, Mariann Horn

Back Row: Mr. Kelly (Coach), Mr. Caquelard (Coach), Mr. Hunt (Manager) and Mr. Schultz (Coach)

Runa Caquelard Swofford provided the picture, taken in the summer of 1969 at Surrey Lane Field.


 

Crain Realty 1959 Baseball Team

Bill Schulenburg provided the picture.

From this photo, you can see the nine year old (back row-Dave Guckes) who was always making the errors....and those who were serious (back row right--Gene Ude, Bill Schulenburg and John Lindquist [missing front tooth]). Also....the most serious--Jerry Wildman (center @bats) and Mike Cimicata (two to the right of Jerry). Two great coaches (Cimicata and Lindquist-back row right). Notice the converse high tops, wood bats and four-finger ball gloves.

Bill Schulenburg

Thanks a lot Bill!! Wait till my kids see this. I remember how Ude and you said, "Lets make a face for the picture,” and I said, "Sure." What a set up!! I quess that was the begining of being a class clown. I have thought about that team and the fun we had. It is funny how our team had most of the football team who started. You, me, Lindquist, Ude, and later, Snodgrass, Lanier, Bourg. I quess we were better at football than baseball.

Dave Guckes

 

To Dave Guckes: Don't take any stuff off those guys! A few years later, we thought you were the best player on our team.
Rick Heldman

 

Well Dave, I'm not entirely sure what there was to be so serious about at the ripe old age of nine, but I was sure enough serious about something! I think I also may still have this picture, as well as a few others. I'll see if I can find them and dust 'em off for the reunion!
Jerry Wildman


 

Elaine Stevens Beauty College
1969 Softball Team
 

Deb Hanson provided the picture, taken in the Summer of 1969 at Surrey Lane Field. Featured are the following Class of 69ers and some of their teammates from the Classes of 1970 and 1971:

 

Front Row: ???, Donna Davenport, Connie Femmer, Deb Hanson, Elaine Schnaible

 

Second Row: Lynda Bergmeyer, ???, Susan Meyers, Linda Eshenroder, Alison Wynn, Cyndy Whitacre, Patty Geller and Sue Reynolds

 

Back Row: Mr. Meyers  (Coach) and Mr. Wynn (Manager)


 

 Canaries: GVIA 1961

Softball Team

First Row: Desi Kapros and Karen Hellman

 

Second Row: Karen Eckert, Kay Eckert (???? not sure of the next four girls) 

 

Third Row: Linda Schnuriger, Patty Geller, Amy Everingham, Jill Shelton, Patty Gabbert, Jane Byers, Sharon Siesner and Debbie Hellman

 

Back Row: Mr. Byers (Coach) and Mr. Stunkel (Manager)

 

Patty Geller-Boudria provided the picture of the Canaries, taken at Wilson Park in Glasgow Village during the summer of 1961. We played in a Glasgow Village Improvement Association (GVIA) league, and our uniforms were a bright canary yellow.  At the end of the season, we played an All Star Game. The Canaries fielded six All Stars (Patty Geller, Patty Gabbert, Jill Shelton, Sharon Siesner, Debbie Hellman and Jane Byers). Patty Geller was the star ALL STAR. In the bottom of the 7th, we were down by three runs and Patty was up to bat with the bases loaded. True to form, she hit a Grand Slam to win the game! It was a fantastic, singular moment in our childhood. I still remember her rounding the bases at breakneck speed, whipping us all into a frenzy as she crossed home plate. We mobbed her. It seems so amazing that the memory of this game (when we were only ten years old) is still so clear to both of us. We loved playing on this team. On a final note, take a look at the shapes of the bills on the caps. They sure do reveal some individuality.
JaneByers
 

 

Riverview Gardens Baptist Church
Intermediate Girls Baptist League
1967 Softball Team
 

First Row: Patty Redman (RGHS 1971), ???, Kathy Kibler, Avis Keppel, Rosie Randleman (RGHS 1968), Vickie Muth (RGHS 1972)

Second Row: Mr. Muth (Coach), Beverly Owen (RGHS 1971), Linda Muth (RGHS 1972), Jill McMurray (RGHS 1968), Debbie Yoakum, Lavonne Siebert (RGHS 1968), Paula Owen, Jane Byers and Mr. Byers (Manager)

Jane Byers provided the picture, taken in the summer of 1967 at Riverview Gardens Baptist Church.

 

 

Halls Ferry Nursing Home Baseball Team
 

First Row: John Repking, Mike Dunham, Don Hemby, ???, Rick Jollif, Ed Fleming, Steve Mendoza, Mike Mahoney

Second Row: Fred Joshu, Don Hutchinson, Steve Koester, ???, ???, David Manning and ???

Back Row: Mr. Mahoney, Mr. Koester, ???, ???,  Mr. Repking

Mary Jo Garrett Richardson provided the picture. John Banocy helped identify some of the boys. He played on the team the following year. Ken DeBeer also helped with identification.

 

Bellefontaine Neighbors Athletic Assn.
Bob Russell Sporting Goods
1963 Softball Team
 

First Row: Debbie Behlman, Gay Varn, Cathy ???, Cheryl Niebur, Margaret Rowe and Beverly Presswood

Second Row: Dinah Drury, Kathy ???, ???, Linda Eshenroder, Sue Reynolds and Janis Lenhorse.

Back Row: Mr. Behlman (Coach), ???, Mr. Behlman (Manager)

Cheryl Niebur Lapinski provided the picture, taken in the summer of 1963 at Surrey Lane Field. 

 

 

Santa's Team of Reindeer
RGHS Christmas Assembly
December 1968

Dorothy Fey, Susan Meyers, Nancy Hayes, Cheryl Niebur, Vicki Schmidt, Mary Ann Roman and Runa Caquelard


 

Central Junior High 1965 Football Team

 

First Row: Rick Laux, Larry Stillman, Frank Wetteroth, Curt Bourg, Joe Bommarito, Chuck Muich, Carl Triola, Gary Flure and Bill Hearst

 

Second Row: Mike Robertson, Wayne Brune, Dallas Nichols, Wayne Lanier, Van Meredith, Steve Wallis, Gary Pohlman, John Kolve, Dave Guckes and John Woelful

 

Third Row: Stan Swartz, Randy Snodgrass, Tom Hasemeier, Steve Grote, Gene Ude, Larry Simpson, Tony Bono, Randy McMullen, Bruce Koch and Gary Martin

 

Fourth Row: Dan Mersman, Mark Birenbaum, Rich Leh, Ed Matlock, Dale Miller, Don Guccione, Tom Youngerman, Tom Lupo (The Greater) and Al Schultz

 

Back Row: Student Managers Tom Mayhew, Paul Klick, Bruce Boyd and Tom Mueller, Coach Eugene Husted (The Wonderful), Coach Ivan Thompson (The Terrible) and Head Coach Don Elliot.

Steve Harris provided the picture of the 9th Grade Central Junior High Football Team (1965)--all from the Class of 69. They look so young!

 

You guys looked like an army! At East Jr. High,we had about sixteen guys that played, as I recall. Do the math. If it was more than that, it couldn't have been many more. I still remember what play Coach Elliot called for the first play of every one of your games. And, I do remember his nickname, also. Anybody else? I can also recall spending the last three quarters helping Phil Nour trying to double-team Gene Ude. Coach Whitlock called me to the side and said, "This guy's killing us, do whatever you have to do to stop him." Joe Paulsen managed to complete a few passes. But, as per a typical result, I believe Art Verme made an unbelievable, long, broken-field run for our only score.
Rick Heldman
 

And where are those gorgeous cheerleaders????? I'm sorry I don't have a picture of us to accompany the comment, but wow.....do I remember cheering for the Central Sabers and especially loving this football team!
Cyndy Whitacre Harting
 

Cyndy: In response to your comment about the gorgeous Central Sabers Cheerleaders, Dave Hartley provided a photo!

Seated: Judy Kissane, Pat Narozny, Mary Ann Roman, Cyndy Whitacre and Sharon Randoll.

Standing: Linda Bergmeyer and Denise Schewe.



 

BASKETBALL RAMS

 

 

RIVERVIEW GYMNASTICS TEAM

 

WRESTLING RAMS
 

 

FOOTBALL RAMS

 

Tom Youngerman, Art Verme, Mike Robertson, Dave Guckes, John Kolve, Dallas Nichols, Chris Domitrovich (11), Ken Bay (back field), Chuck Muich, Pat Allensworth and Dan Green

Runa Caquelard Swofford provided the picture, taken on the Dale Meyercord Football Field our Senior Year.


 

 

 

RGHS CLASS OF 69
POWDER PUFF FOOTBALL TEAM
JUNIOR YEAR - FALL OF 1967
 

The Class of 69 Junior Girls took to the Gridiron against the Senior Girls in the Fall of 1967. They were a fearsome bunch--at least by the sound of their names. Does anyone know who won? Check out the Powder Puff Game Program for all the details. Plus, we are featuring every Junior girl on the Powder Puff Team, as well as the Junior Coaches, Cheerleaders and Officials. Enjoy!

 

Powder Puff Program provided by Cheryl Niebur Lapinski

 

OFFENSE LINE-UP

 

Bulldog Bergmeyer, Crash Collins
Crusher Caquelard, Krazy Legs Kissane

 

Mute Meyers
Pretty, Prancing, Playful Peckron
Snicker Schewe

 

Thumbs Hayes, Whammo Whitacre
Wiggle Hips Wynn, Zangy Zaraza

 

 

DEFENSE LINE-UP

 

Armpit Arnold, B.O. Brown, Bouncing Beach

 

Gruesome Griffin, Knocked-Knees Niebur
Krazy Legs Kissane, Moose Merritt

 

Pretty, Prancing, Playful Peckron
Ramblin Randoll
Super Schnuriger

 

 

TAXI SQUAD

 

Ambitious Amick, Atom Andy
Babblin Barb Sever, Bean-Brain Brady

 

Boom Boom Bauer, Chuckles Chambers
Hanger Hanson, Killer Kerly


 

Loudmouth Lynch, Pounding Piper
Raunchy Rodriquez, Rockin' Reynolds

 

Runny Rittel, Slammer Seidl
Stupified Stumpf, Ulay Ilges

 

 

JUNIOR COACHES

 

Tony Bono, Dave Guckes, Steve Wallis


 

JUNIOR CHEERLEADERS

 

Tom Yates, Rick Laux, John Fietsam


 

JUNIOR OFFICIALS

 

Joe Paulsen
Van Meredith


 

 

 

SYNCHRONIZED SWIMMING
 

Pat Glosemeyer, Beth Scher (RGHS 68), Lyn Baker (RGHS 69), Barb Metes, Kay Eckert (RGHS 70), Sue Sherk (RGHS 70), Jan Niermann (RGHS 70), Linda Laurent and Nancy Rosenburg