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1953-54 Jefferson Statesmen

Coach: Mr. Roger Bunce

 

1953-54 Jefferson Statesmen Wrestling Team

PICTURED (not in order): G. Bonacci, T. Cruppi, G. Costa, D. Vaschetta, J. Burruto, J. Mastrella, R. Marella, M. Giglia, G. Lagnese, T. Maggio, M. Gravino, D. Gray, S. Castranova, R. Kenyon, C. Nicosia, A. Cringoli, A. Morganti, J. Berardacurtti, R. Musto, F. Femiano, R. Dennison, F. Strazzi, R. Liberatore, G. Paternico. (SOURCE: The Statesman, Thomas Jefferson High School, 1954.)

 

Although the 1953 Wrestling team suffered losses from illness and ineligibility, it finished the season with a high rating in the city and sectional tournaments. The climax of the year was the crowning of our own Tommy Nacca as city and sectional champion in the 145 pound class. He was undefeated in seven league matches and in five tournament matches. May his example be an inspiration to all succeeding wrestlers. (The Statesman, 1954)

 

ARMDRAG NOTE: The write-up and photos appear in the 1954 Jefferson yearbook. The write-up talks of the 1953 team, so it's assumed that the photos are also from 1953. It's possible, however, that the photos are actually from 1954, especially since sectional champ Tom Nacca isn't (apparently) pictured. If you know the truth, please contact armdrag.

 

ABOVE: A poster encouraging students to join the 1952-53 Jefferson wrestling team. LEFT: R. Kenyon, R. Liberatore, C. Nicosia.

 

 

Tournaments


Interscholastic League Championships @ Marshall
Section 5 Class A Championships @ Marshall

 

Dual Meets


Franklin 22, Jefferson 19
Jefferson 27, Edison 17
East 22, Jefferson 14
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Jefferson Statesmen 27, Edison Inventors 17


Rochester Interscholastic League Dual Meet
@ Jefferson High School
Exact Date? 1953-54 Season


103 - Crignoli (J) p. Mugavero (E), 4:35
112 - Paternico (J) p. Talia (E), 1:44
120 - Liberatore (J) d. Collins (E)
127 - Weber (E) d. Maggio (J)
133 - Billitier (E) d. Vacchetto (J)
138 - Berardicurti (J) d. Mapes (E)
145 - Cruppi (J) d. J.Billitier (E)
154 - Leusch (E) p. Femiano (J), 3:25
165 - Palmer (E) d. Costa (J)
175 - Perry (E) d. Kenyon (J)
HWT - Marella (J) p. Jobes (E), :40

 

 

East Orientals 22, Jefferson Statesmen 14


Rochester Interscholastic League Dual Meet
@ Jefferson High School
Exact Date? 1953-54 Season


103 - Lacara (E) dec. Cringoli (J), 11-1
112 - Paternico (J) drew Lacara (E), 3-3
120 - Liberatore (J) dec. Lodonado (E),6-0
127 - Mesolella (E) dec. Maggio (J), 4-0
133 - Lagnese (J) dec. Estes (E), 7-6
138 - Sanzotta (E) dec. Berardicurti (J), 7-0
145 - Noun (E) dec. Cruppi (J), 3-0
155 - Bellanca (E) pinned Fesiano (J), 2:35
165 - Incardona (E) dec. Costa (J), 14-1
175 - Kenyon (J) dec. Palermo (E), 7-0
HWT - Marella (J) dec. Casolari (E), 5-0