PANAMA CITY

FLORIDA, U. S. A.

GULF COAST COMMODORES

BASEBALL

1970

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Bat Girls and Captains

THE 1969-70 BASEBALL COMMODORES

GENERAL INFORMATION

President Dr. Richard Morley Vice President Harry N. Murphy Vice President j . Earl Cochran Dean of Student Services Frank Eiseman Director, Student Activities Daniel S. Smith Chairman, Athletic Sub-Com Herman Rooks Athietic Director John Colmery Baseball Coach Bill Frazier Classification Junior College Conference Florida Junior College

Conference Division One School Colors Navy Blue, Old Gold, White Nickname Commodores Publicity Charles Bond, Harry Copeland Site of Home Games GGJC Field

THE 1970 BASEBALL SCHEDULE

March 7 *Pensacola (Away) (2) 12:30 16 Livingston State Univ. (Homo) (2) 12:30

19-20 South Georgia Classic (Away) (4) COMMODORE CLASSIC

21 Jefferson State vs Gulf Coast (2) 10:30 23 Manatee Jr. College vs Gulf Coast (1) 12:30

Quinnipiac College vs Gulf Coast (1) 3:30 24 Manatee Jr. College vs Gulf Coast (1) 12:30

Quinnipiac College vs Gulf Coast (1) 3:30 25 Quinnipiac College vs Gulf Coast (2) 12:30 26 Bail Slate vs American Intemalional (1) 9:30

Quinnipiac College vs Ball State (1) 12:30 Amer. International vs Gulf Coast (1) 3:30

27 Bali State vs Gulf Coast (1) 9:30 Amer. International vs Quinnipiac (1) 12:30 Miami of Ohio vs Quinnipiac Col. ( I ) 3:30

28 Ball State vs Quinnipiac College (1) 9:30 Amer. International vs Miami of O. (1) 12:30 Ball State vs Gulf Coast (1) 3:30

29 Miami of O. vs Amer. International (I) 12:30 Amer. International vs Ball State (1) 3:30

30 Gulf Coast vs Miami of Ohio (1) 9:30 Amer. International vs Ball State (1) 12:30 Ball State vs Lincoln College (1) 3:30

31 Lincoln vs Amer. International (1) 9:30 Ball State vs Gulf Coast (1) 12:30 Lincoln College vs Gulf Coast (1) 3:30

April I Amer. International vs Lincoln Col. (1) 9:30 Lincoln College vs Gulf Coast (1) 12:30 Amer. International vs Gulf Coast (1) 3:30

2 Amer. International vs Gulf Coast (2) 12:30 4 'North Florida (Away) (2) 12:30 7 South Alabama "B" (Away) (2) 1:00 8 Pensacola Navy (Away) (1) 3:00

11 -Chipola (Away) (2) 1:00 14 'Pensacola (Home) (2) 12:30 16 Pensacola Navy (Home) (1) 2:00 21 'North Florida (Home) (2) 12:30 25 'Chipola (Home) (2) 12:30 30 Florida State "B" (Away) (2) 6:00

May 2 Florida State *'B" (Home) (2) 12:30 6-9 Florida State Junior College Tournament

• FJCC Division I Games

CAPTAINS

Ken Doria - Bill Cameron

O U T L O O K The 1970 Commodores, hoping to improve on their

Divisional Championship, and an overall record of 25-13, seem to have their work cut out for them. Graduation, grades, and signings have hurt the 1970 Commodores with only three regulars. Ken Doria, Dave Nichols, and Bill Cameron, returning. Gone from the pitching stafi are Wayne Garland, Pete Poldiak, and Sonny Burkhalter. The Commodores face perhaps their toughest and largest schedule in years with such powerhouses as Manatee Jun­ior College (Florida State Champions), South Georgia (Regional State Champions), and a number of perennial strong > four-year schools.

The hitting and defense should be more than adequate. The 1970 Commodores' strong suit could be in the depth at each position. With at least two boys fighting for each position, this competition should create a healthy situa­tion. It is the Commodores mound staff that seems in question. Returnees Bruce Kombrinck and Barry McQueen must shoulder the load until freshmen twirlers come a-round. Our overall team speed seems to be about average. The squad showed great improvement throughout fall practice and schedule and this desire and hard work has carried over into our off-season weight program. A con­tinuation of this dedication could produce a fine ball club in the tradition of Gulf Coast baseball.

GULF COAST JUNIOR COLLEGE

A fully accredited public junior college. Gulf Coast was authorized in 1957 and has established an outstand­ing reputation, both in the classroom and on the playing field, since that time. Fall, 1969, enrollment in credit courses was 2,150 students, with another 2,500 persons being served during the year in non-credit programs.

As a community junior collegg. Gulf Coast offirs eoUige and university parallil proirems that tnable the graduate to transfer as a junior to senior Institutions, specialized two-year programs that enable the graduate to begin work in a ehosen career Immediately, and com­munity servlei progrims that meet spiciflc needs and de­sires In the community,

Located on 80 acres overlooking beautiful St, Andrews Bay In Panama City, ihe Gulf Coast campus consists of 11 modem buildings and Is only a few moments' drive from 2S milts ot fun-flUed Panama City beaches.

COMMODORE ROSTER

No. Name Pos. Age Wt, Ht. CI. T B

2 3 5 6 7 9 10 11 12 14 16 17 18 20 23 24 25 27 30 35 40 44 50

Games, Tom Reasonover, Jerry Sheets, Mike Ryan, Al Renfro, Pat Bishop, Ken Bryant, Larry Bunton, Bob Sharek, Vic York, Fred Tipton, Dave McQueen, Barry Weber, Bill Sheeler, Pete Baker, Ray Cameron, Bill Newman, Mike Kombrinck, Bruce Nichols, Dave Bense, Alan Spellman, Mark Doria, Ken Lavender, Hardy

2B SS OF 2B

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OF 3B OF

POF P C

OF P

OF P P

SS IB P

3B C

18 18 19 18 18 20 18 18 17 18 18 19 19 18 18 19 18 20 18 17 18 19 19

150 185 160 160 215 200 165 155 175 170 185 180 180 175 170 175 165 175 165 185 175 180 190

5'7" 6'2" S'lO" 5'10" 6'4" 6'2" 6'1" 6'0" 6'0" 5'11" 6'2" 6'0" 5'H" 6'0" 6'1" 6'1" 5'10" 6'0" 5'9" 6'2" 6-2" 5'10" 6'0"

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Coach Bill Frazier

RESUME OF FRAZIER

A native of EUwood City, Pa., Bill Frazier came to Gulf Coast in 1968 after a five-year coaching stint at Norwood High School in Pennsylvania, where he chalked up an overall 75-25 record and grabbed two league cham­pionships. His first season at Gulf Coast produced a 25-12 record and a division championship.

An extremely affable baseball tutor, both on and off the field, Frazier likes to schedule the toughest competi­tion available. He treats his athletes like men, and he expects them to act accordingly.

A three-sport varsity athlete in high school and col­lege, Frazier earned his Bachelor's Degree from Marietta College and his Master's Degree from Xavier University in Cincinnati. Prior to entering education, he played pro­fessional baseball with the New York Yankee's minor league organization.

1 RAY BAKER — A graduate of Clyde High School in Clyde, Ohio, where he was an all-around athlete, Ray proved to be one of the Commodores pleasant siu-pris-es this Fall. Showing a good live fastball and a better than average curve, it is easy to see why this young man was 27 and 8 in three years of high school ball. He played his high school baseball for Coach Weldon Rettig.

ALAN BENSE — A graduate of Rutherford High School in Panama City, Fla., Alan showed this Pall the ability to hit the long ball but needs work on his play a-round first base. He will get a good shot as a starter since he is one of the squad's few left handed swingers. Al's coach in high school was Wayne Boyd.

KEN BISHOP — A graduate of Robert E. Lee High School in Montgomery, Ala., Ken is a transfer student and must over­come a year's absence from the game. He shows great power from the port side but must be more consistant in making contact to hold down the first base slot. Ken is a product ot Coach Pete Lee.

LARRY BRYANT — A graduate of Sandy Springs High School in Atlanta, Ga., this young right bander needs only to learn to move his fastball around and this, coupled with his fine curve, will make him a welcomed addition to our staff. Larry played his high school ball for Coach Chester Norris.

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BOB BUNTIN — A graduate of Ash-ford High School in Ashford, Ala., Bob does an excellent job of roaming the out­field and displays one of the finer arms on the squad, but must greatly improve at the plate to be a starter. Bob's high school coach was Wayne LeCroz.

BILL CAMERON — A graduate of John­stown High School in Johnstown, Pa., Bill has been elected co-captain by his teammates for the '70 season. Coming off an outstanding freshman year when he hit .330 and drove in 20 runs. Bill will definitely figure to be one of the Com­modores' offensive weapons. Add to this his stellar outfield play and ability to be a leader, and you present a fine prospect for a big time college or pro team. Bill played his high school ball for Coach Francis Mahalic.

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TOM CARNES — A graduate of Walker High School in Atlanta, Ga., this boy is perhaps our best glove man of the in-fielders. Coming to us as a third baseman because of his arm and glove, he is be­ing moved to SS. With more experience and confidence in his bat, Tom should see much action for the Commodores. Coach Belford was the tutor of this Atlanta product.

KEN DORIA — A graduate of Wolfson High School in Jacksonville, Fla., Ken has been elected co-captain of the '70 Commodores. A real hustler and leader, he won the "Golden Glove Award" last year with only three errors at the hot-spot. Add a .300 batting average, 20 RBI's, 16 extra base hits to the above and this Commodore third sacker seems to have all the tools to make it big. Ken played high school ball under coach Monty Crook.

BRUCE KOMBRINCK — A graduate of Roger Bacon High School in Cincinnati, Ohio, Bruce posted a 5 and 2 record and an impressive 1.00 era last year as a fresh­man. Possessing an outstanding curveball, this lefty came on strong at the close of the season to become the Commodore's number one stopper. With a year of experience, he will move to the number one spot among our hurlers this year. His high school coach was Ken Haupt.

HARDY LAVENDER — A graduate of Father Ryan High School in Nashville, Tenn., Hardy will make Gulf Coast's defense even stronger up the middle. Not only does he possess all the tools essen­tial for being a good catcher, but his forte just might be his bat. He makes consistant contact at the plate and could prove to be one big offense threats for the Commodores this spring. He played his high school ball for coach James Donnelly.

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BARRY McQUEEN — A graduate of Garret High School in Charleston, S. C , Barry posted a 4-4 record and an E.R.A. of 1.2, Barry figures prominently in the Commodores' mound staff this spring. A victim of poor support last year, Barry c.'ime on strong at the end of the year and should settle down into a fine pitch­ing prospect. His high school coach was Il.irold Dimlap.

MIKE NEWMAN — A graduate of Sandy Springs High School in Atlanta, Ga., Mike played his high school ball under Chester Norris. Mike possesses a good fast ball but must get it to move more. This fall proved to be an experimental period as Mike changed his delivery to more of a side-arm motion than overhand. With a little early season experience and confi­dence, he will be a wirmer for the Com­modores.

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^ . m DAVE NICHOLS — A graduate of Wolf-son High School in Jacksonville, Fla., Dave played under Coach Monty Crook. Because of his over-all ability, Dave may see some action in the outfield as well as SS. Dave hit 280 with four home runs last year and did an outstanding job. This year he must get off to a quicker start with the bat. A summer in the Basin League should help him greatly.

w JERRY REASONOVER — A graduate of Glencliff High School in Nashville, Teim., Jerry is a transfer from Tennessee Tech. where he hit .370 as a member of their varsity. He hits to all fields with good power and should prove to be one of our more consistent hitters. Possessing a good glove with an outstanding arm, Jerry will

^ be getting a good look from the scouts J this spring. He played his high school

ball for Coach Lynn Alexander.

PAT RENFRO — A graduate ot Redbank High School in Chattanooga, Tenn., Pat played his high school ball for Ted Mill-shaps. Pat could give the Commodores that constant home run threat this year. He is the biggest of the Commodores, but is one of the quickest. His versitility

^enables him to play the outfield, first base or pitch. Once he begins to make more consistent contact, Pat should begin to threaten long-ball records of the Com­modores. His arm ranks perhaps as the best of the squad.

AL RYAN — A graduate of De La Salle High School in New Orleans, La., AI has perhaps the greatest range of our infielders. His quick hands and snap throw makes him a natural for the pivot position. At the plate he is very consistent, striking out very little. He has speed and must learn to drag the ball to build a good average. Al played his high school ball for Coach John Altobello.

VIC SHAREK — A graduate of Lincoln High School in Ellwood City, Pa., Vic played for coach Bill Spellman. Having perhaps the quickest bat on the squad, we are going to have to find a spot for him. A sound third basenian, Vic must im­prove his overall speed on the base paths. Vic had an outstanding fall practice and it should prove to be a great battle at third between he and Etoria with one having to move to another position.

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PETE SHEELER — A graduate of Lin­coln High School in Ellwood City, Pa., Pete shows great promise as one of our better outfielders. Having one of the bet­ter arms on the squad and perhaps the most accurate, he will get a good shot at one of the outfield spots. Being a left-handed swinger also will enhance his chances. He must develop a quicker bat, but this should come with more playing experience. He played his high school ball for Coach Bill Spellman and for whom he hit .38S.

MIKE SHEETS — A graduate of Penia-cola High School in Pensacola, Fla., Mike is very sound fundamentally. He saw limit­ed action lest year and batted ,220 with 4 RBI's, however, each RBI counted for a Commodore win. He again proved to be Mr, Clutch this fall m ht personally accounted for two Gulf Coast wins, Mike needs to cut down on his strikeouts to become a regular and showed much im-

grovanent in this area this fall. His Igh school coach was Frank Slusser,

MARK SPELLMAN — A graduate of Lincoln High School in Ellwood, Pa., Mark played his high school ball for his father. Coach Bill Spellman. Mark was not with us for fall practice, so we are unable to judge his ability at this time. However his high school credentials are impressive since he pitched for a club that either won or finished in the state finals each of the four years he played.

DAVE TIPTON — A graduate of John Carroll High School in Birmingham, Ala., Dave played under Coach John Harris, Jr. An all-around athlete at John Carroll, Dave comes to us with the ability to play many positions well. Voted the M.V.P. of the Alabama All-Star Game, Dave will do double duty for us a pitcher and out­do double duty for us as a pitcher and outfielder. He was very impressive in re­lief duty this fall because of his ability to throw strikes and to keep the ball down.

BILL WEBER — A graduate of Dale High School in Dale, Ind., Bill will give us additional strength behind the plate. Ineligible last year. Bill has a summer of AAABA ball tmder his belt and will give us a strong one-two punch behind the plate. Bill's hustle and desire, along with an accurate and quick arm, are his main attributes. He played his high school ball for Pat Arnold.

FUED YORK — A graduate of Ruther­ford High School in Panama City, Fla., Fred has much versatility and can do the job at the plate, in the outfield and off the rubber. Fred played his high ."K-hool ball for Coach Wayne Boyd. He hav good power and speed and because of his ability, will be moved around a grrat deal early in the season. As a pitcher, Fred must improve by moving the ball around more.

BASEBALL RECORDS

I. TEAM RECORDS

1960-61 1961-62 1962-63 1963-64 1964-65 1965-66 1966-67 1967-68 1968-69

1 7

10 17 24 26 32 31 25

6 10 8 9

12 9

10 10 12

Jim Clark Gary Ashley Gil Barrow

Bob McAlpine Bob McAlpine Bob McAlpine Bob McAlpine Bob McAlpine

Bill Frazier

II. TEAM HONORS

1961-62 3rd in State 1962-63 2nd in State, Division champions 1963-64 2nd in State, Division champions 1964-65 Division champions, State champions;

Regional champions; 2nd in Nation 1965-66 Divisjon champions (12-0); 4th Place

in State 1966-67 Division champions (16-0); 3rd Place

in State. 1967-68 Division champions (15-1). 1968-69 Division champions (10-3).

III. INDIVIDUAL HONORS

ALL-STATE Joe McKinney, 1962-1963 Mack Skipper, 1963-1964 Wayne Boyd, 1963 James Carswell, 1963 Q. V. Lowe, 1964-1965 Mack Gomto, 1964 Don Sutton, 1964 Don Gadbury, 1964 Jim Blauser, 1965 Nate Markham, 1965 George Simmons, 1966 Dennis Womack, 1966 Jack Creel, 1967 Joe Gavel, 1967 Hal Harris, 1967

Wayne Danson, 1967-1968 Leon Keenan, 1968 Ken McGregor, 1968 Wayne Garland, 1969 Ron Helton, 1969

ALL-REGION Q. V. Lowe, 1964-1965 Mack Gomto, 1964-1965 Greg Golden, 1965 Nate Markham, 1965 Joe Gavel, 1966-1967 George Simmons, 1966 Hal Harris, 1967 Wayne Danson, 1967

ALL AMERICAN

Q. V. Lowe, Hon. Mention 1964, 1st Team 1965. Mack Gomto, Hon. Mention 1964. Greg Golden, Hon. Mention 1965. Nate Markham, Hon. Mention 1965. Joe Gavel, 1st Team 1966, 2nd Team 1967. George Simmons, 2nd Team 1966. Wayne Danson, 2nd Team 1967, Hon. Mention 1968. Hal Harris, Hon. Mention 1967.

GULF COAST RECORDS

TEAM RECORDS

Team Most Wins (32) - - 1967 Most At Bats (1278) 1967 Most Runs (246) - - 1967 Most Hits (349) - 1967 Most Runs Batted In (230) -. 1967 Most 2 Base Hits (50) - Tie 1965 - 1967 Most 3 Base Hits (20) 1965 Most Home Runs (28) - 1967 Most Stolen Bases (60) 1968 Best Batting Average (.293) - 1968 Best Earned Run Average (1.65) - 1965 Lowest BB/SO (.267) 81/302 _ ._ 1966 Lowest RSO/RS (.457) 80/175 - - .. 1965 Winning Streak (21 Games) .... 1968

INDIVIDUAL RECORDS

Average Career Average Season RBI Season RBI Career Home Runs Season Home Runs Career AB Season AB Career Runs Season Runs Career Hits Season Hits Career 2B Season 2B Career 3B Season 3B Career Slugging '7r Sea.son Bases Season

Wins Season Wins Career ERA Season ERA Career IP Season IP Career SO Season SO Career BB/SO Season BB/SO Career

SB Season SB Career

HITTING

Mack Skipper Leon Keenan Hal Harris Wayne Danson Hal Harris Wayne Danson Wayne Danson Wayne Danson Wayne Danson Wayne Danson Hal Harris Wayne Danson Ken Doria Wayne Danson Howard May Howard May Hal Harris Hal Harris

PITCHING

George Simmons Jack Creel Q. V. Lowe Q. V. Lowe Q. V. Lowe Q. V. Lowe Don Sutton Q. V. Lowe, Don Sutton Don Sutton

1963 1968 1967 1967 1967 1967 1967

67-68 1967

66-68 1967

66-68 1969

66-68 1965

64-65 1967 1967

1966 1966-67

1965 1964-65

1965 1964-65

1964 Jack Creel

1964 1964

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.366 47 67

9 13

152 281

43 74 54 90 12 15 8 9

.657 94

12 18

0.56 0.81

106 2 /3 172 2 /3

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BASE RUNNINC;

Mack Skipper Mack Skipper

1963 1962-63

.046

.046

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