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North Catholic Soccer Retrospective (1929-1956)*
*Reprinted from Falcon yearbook verbatim. Season referenced is Fall prior to yearbook year i.e. 1947 really 1946
1929
(2-3-2)
North’s first graduating year found the Soccer Team with a record that gave small indication of the great years to come. One of the standouts on the team was Captain Edward Rogers, whose prediction of a championship in 1930 was soon to come true.
1930
(10-1-0)
This was our first year without a defeat by a high school team, our one loss being to Haverford College JV. We also won our first City Championship by humbling Northeast Public High, previously undefeated in five years. Father Andrew Brophy, O.S.F.S. was the manager.
1931
(7-2-4)
Rev. Edward Friel, O.S.F.S., was Captain of this team. Some of the noteworthy players were: John Hughes, Stan Jebka and Norm Murphy.
1932
(13-0-1)
For the booters, this was their first undefeated season and the second City Championship in three years. Some of the stars of this squad were: Captain John Hughes, Frank Schuhl, James Connolly, Leo Hughes and Ernest Gilbert. Rev. Charles Johnson, ordained at Little Rock, was on this squad.
1933
(6-1-4)
Some of the players who helped amas this tremendous record were: Captain Frank Schuhl, James Gilinski, Leo Hughes and Pat McAulay.
1934
(9-0-3)
Another undefeated season and City Championship. Father Daniel McLernan, our present coach, starred for this team. Father Edward Friel, a Scholastic at the time, was assistant coach. Among those responsible were: Captain Francis McDonald, Leo Hughes, James Dougherty, Michael O’Neill and Michael Ragzowski.
1935
(12-0-1)
The soccer squad again turned in an undefeated season, capped by the City Championship for the second year in a row. The team was led by Captain Andrew Connelly, with James Dougherty, James Fisher, Joseph Gilbert and Dan Stingle providing valuable playing assistance.
1936
(12-2-0)
The booters finished with a twelve and two record, losing only to West Philadelphia and Frankford. Co-captains Dan Stingle and Joseph Gilbert, George Fisher, Joseph Haney and Al Curry were the mainstays of this year.
1937
(7-3-1)
After losing three of their first five games, the Falcon booters came back and finished their season without another setback. Sparked by captain Joe Haney, the squad included Al Row, John Bergin, Jim Fisher, Con Urban and O’Hara.
1938
(10-0-2)
Nineteen hundred thirty-eight brought another City Championship and undefeated season, with only two ties. Sparkling players were: Co-captains Al Row and John Bergin, Phillip Fox, Thomas Kelly and Frank Cirino.
1939
(3-3-3)
Father Patrick Martin, then a Scholastic, helped to coach the team. On the squad were: Captain Phillip Fox, Walter Urban and John Deluisis.
1940
(3-3-5)
The coaches were Father Patrick Martin and Father Daniel McLernan, who were Oblate Scholastics at the time. Outstanding players were Captain Daniel Cavanaugh, later captain of the University of Pennsylvania Varsity, Bernard Kane, William White, Ralph Cirino and Bernard Coffey.
1941
(7-3-3)
This squad was coached by Father McLernan and Frank Britt. Credit for this fine record belongs in part to Bernard Kane, Frank McGowan, John Smith and Edward Sweeney.
1942
(5-5-0)
Coached by Father Friel and Frank Britt, the team achieved an even score of five and five. Among the outstanding players were Captain William Tate, John Matthews and Joseph Scanlon.
1943
(3-3-0)
Although not successful in the quest for an undefeated season, the squad lived up to the great traditions of North Catholic soccer teams. John Matthews, who entered the Trappist Seminary after the war, was Captain. Others were Robert Kniely, Tom Kelly and William Lawler.
1944
(3-3-0)
Under the capable guidance of Father Friel, Father Martin and Frank Britt, the team experienced one of the most successful seasons in years. Edward Grogan was Captain, ably assisted on the field by McIntyre, McLaughlin and Egan.
1945
(10-1-1)
Among those who contributed to one of Encee’s most successful seasons are: Captain Joseph McLernan, who later became the captain of the soccer team of the United States Naval Academy, All-American Bernard McLaughlin, on the first All Scholastic team picked in Philadelphia, later All-American at Temple University, as a Freshman, a member of the 1948-52 Olympic Team, and of various “All” teams in the United States and throughout the world. Outstanding “Pro” players and “All-Pro” were: Lou Dollarton, Lawrence Meehan and John Jacoby.
1946
(11-0-1)
Undefeated in scheduled play, we lost in a post-season game to Girard College while playing to determine the Terry Cup representative. Tribute is due Captain Bernard McLaughlin, All-Scholastic for the second time. Honors also to Lou Dollarton, All-Scholastic and three time All-American at West Chester State Teachers College and “All-Pro” to R. McDowell, L. Meehan and J. Hess.
1947
(11-2-1)
Some of those responsible for compiling this amazing record were: Captain Joseph Hess, J. Dowling, R. Colquhoun, All-Scholastic and Captain of the University of Pennsylvania soccer team, McDowell, Sevier, Hoyt and R. McLernan, O.S.F.S.
1948
(2-6-5)
The Captain of this year’s team was Charles Hoyt, All-Scholastic. Joseph Matthews, who entered the Redemptorist Order upon graduation from Saint Joseph’s College, played on this squad.
1949
(6-4-1)
Captain John Donaghy, John Barios and Thomas Stafford were among those who helped to make this another successful season.
1950
(6-4-3)
Outstanding this year were All-Scholastic John McMenamin and Captain John Donaghy.
1951
(7-1-3)
Defeated only by the City Champions, Northeast Public, we compiled a splendid record. Some of those responsible were: Captain Joseph Hughes, All-Scholastic Robert McLernan, Thomas Oliver, William Damico and Joseph Fucci.
1952
(6-4-1)
Thomas Oliver, George Madeja, John Meehan and John Dollarton were the mainstays of the squad this year.
1953
(13-0-4)
With one of the finest seasons in years, this squad soared to new heights as Co-Champions of the City and District. They were undefeated with only four ties. Two players made All-Scholastic this year, Captain John Meehan and George Madeja. Gene Chyzowych, John Lyons, Raymond Kuntz and Frank Walls deserve honorable mention.
1954
(6-4-3)
This fine record was due to the excellent performance of Captain Frank Walls, All-Scholastic, Raymond Kuntz, Edward Kubala, Sig. Simienski and William Frazier.
1955
(8-3-1)
The contributors to a successful season this year were: Captain William Frazier, William McCrane, All-Scholastic, Edward Kubala, Sig. Simienski and Joseph Quigg.
1956
(9-0-1)
After our eight undefeated season we are again City Champions. Credit goes to Captain William McCrane, All-Scholastic for the second time, Thomas Scanlon, Henry Janik, Richard Sharp and Thomas Samulewicz.
Source: The Falcon (1956) – Northeast Catholic High School Yearbook
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