HALL OF FAME INDUCTIONS | Curbstone Coaches

The Curbstone Coaches Hall of Fame induction will take place May 16 at Mr. Anthony's in Boardman. The guest speaker is former Youngstown State and pro quarterback Cliff Stoudt. Tickets cost $40 apiece and can be purchased by calling (330) 549-3412. Following are the inductees and short biographies:
Gregg Augustine (boxing): A native of Girard, he started boxing while in high school and made an immediate impact. Under the tutelage of Curbstone Coaches Hall of Famer Tony Maiorana from 1971-73, he was 46-5 with 27 KOs and three Golden Gloves championships as an amateur. He turned professional and trained under John Hobart, posting a 7-3-1 ledger in 11 fights before retiring. He has since been a matchmaker and agent, enjoying promotional success locally and statewide. He has also fronted several regional and national efforts, including his first pro bout in 1988 when John Mugabi fought Mike Sacchetti in Sharpsville, Pa.
William Bahny Jr. (bowling): He sports a 225 lifetime high average with 11 sanctioned 300 games (he has also rolled five other perfect games), eight sanctioned 899 series (he has also rolled five other series), four sanctioned 299 games and five sanctioned 298 games. In 1980, he teamed with Mike Mastropietro to win the Niles Men's Association Doubles title and over the years has posted one Ohio Tournament Bowler's Association title, four Pittsburgh Tournament Bowler's Association titles and five Regional P.B.A. crowns. In 1992, he took first place in the City of Warren Masters Tournament, his team set the record of 3619 in 1998 then in 2001, took first place in the Sr. Master event. In the Youngstown Men's League, he was the City singles champion; in 2000 was the Sr. Masters champion and in 2003, teamed with Francis Zitnik to win the doubles title. As a member of the P.B.A. Senior tour, he has posted six Top-10 finishes, has rolled one 800 series while registering a perfect game as well. He has two second-place finishes and a third-place finish to his credit at the Las Vegas "High Roller Tournaments." In 1998 he was inducted into the Y.M.B.A. Hall of Fame while this past year, he was named to the Warren Men's Bowling Association Hall of Fame as well.
Ted Bell (football): A 1,000 yard rusher three times for Mooney High, he carried 157 times for 1,057 yards and nine touchdowns as a sophomore; 203 times for 1,226 yards and eight touchdowns as a junior, and 227 times for 1,825 yards and 27 touchdowns as a senior. That senior season he helped Mooney to the Class AAA state title and was named as a Parade All-American and Ohio player of the year and Team USA Super Eleven. His career marks included 4,108 yards rushing, 587 carries, 44 touchdowns, 272 points, 7 yards per carry and 25 100-yard games.
Wally Bell (special award): He began umpiring in the New York-Penn League in 1985 and was eventually promoted to the National League in 1993 at the age of 28. He has been a fixture on the field for the past 12 major league seasons, working the All-Star Game twice (1997 in Cleveland and 2000 in Atlanta), the Division Series, (1998, 1999, 2003) and the American League Championship Series (2000 and 2001). One of his proudest moments as a major league umpire came in 1999 when he returned to the field after off-season open-heart surgery.
Neil Brayton (basketball): A 1962 graduate of Liberty High where he played for Curbstone Hall of Famer Pete Prokop, Brayton lettered two years in basketball, golf, track & amp; field and cross country. He was the point guard on the school's 1961 Class A state runner-up squad and scored 727 career points. He went on to play at the University of Maryland, leading the freshman team in scoring before starting on the varsity team for three years. He averaged double figures in scoring for his college career, including 19 points against Houston and All-American Elvin Hayes.
Dave Brungard (football): A 1966 graduate of Chaney High where he played for Red Angelo, Brungard helped the Cowboys to the 1965 City Series title, serving as captain his senior year as the Cowboys posted the first ever unbeaten and untied mark in school history. He was named to the 1965 Scholastic Magazine All-America squad and was an All-Ohio first team selection. He went on to Ohio State, where he was All-Big Ten honorable mention as a sophomore in 1967, guiding the Buckeyes to a 6-3 record. For his Buckeye career, he had 797 yards rushing on 176 carries (4.4) and three touchdowns, caught eight passes for 128 yards (19.0) and two touchdowns, returned 12 kickoffs for 242 yards (18.6) and threw a touchdown pass. He transferred to Alabama and was chosen a co-captain for the 1970 season, his first as a member of the Crimson Tide. He rushed for 418 yards and scored four touchdowns while blocking for Johnny Musso. He is a member of the University of Alabama Football Walk of Fame (1971) and a charter member of the Chaney High Hall of Fame.
Pete Chick (softball): The 1978 Most Valuable Player of the Steel Valley League's Open Division, he helped Youngstown Curve Form, Riordan's and Acme Club teams to league titles. He played with the Lansingville entry and later moved over to the Acme Club where they won the County and District titles, defeating perennial power Lima Steele Sporting Goods in the state tournament. He played for the Cleveland Jaybirds professional team in 1980 and was named to the 1986 All-World Team, batting over .700 in the Over-40 Tournament that was held in Daytona Beach, Fla. His skill as a punter earned him an invitation to the Cleveland Browns' pre-season camp in 1980.
Walt Chwalik (football): He played for Johnny Knapick from 1945-47, helping Campbell Memorial to a three-year record of 21-5-3. He was a second team all-county pick a junior and first team as a senior. He went on to play at Miami (Fla.) from 1948-51 and was a starter on the defensive line his final three seasons. The Hurricanes were unbeaten in 1950, playing in the Orange and Gator Bowls.
Jeff Covington (basketball): A native of Washington, D.C., he was a standout at Youngstown State for Dom Rosselli. As a freshman he helped the Penguins to a 19-9 mark and a post-season appearance in the NCAA Division II Great Lakes Regional. He scored 589 points that season and hauled in 311 rebounds. As a sophomore he helped the Penguins to a 17-9 mark, averaging 20.8 points and 13.2 rebounds per game. As a junior he led YSU back to the postseason as he scored 633 points and grabbed 331 rebounds (12.3). As a senior he averaged 26.4 points (660) and 14.5 rebounds (362) and was named Basketball Weekly's College Division player of the year. With 2,424 career points he still ranks first on the all-time scoring list. He averaged a double-double for his career (22.9 points and 13.0 rebounds), stil ranking second in both categories. He was selected to play in the Pizza Hut Post-Season Classic and was drafted by the New Orleans Jazz in the 1978 NBA draft.
John Hirschbeck (special award): For the past 21 years, he has been a fixture both on and off the field as one of the most respected umpires in major league baseball. He serves as both a crew chief and president of the World Umpires Association. Hirschbeck began in 1976 in the Florida State League and was elevated to the Eastern League in 1978. After working the International League (AAA) from 1979-82, he got the call to the majors. He has worked the 1989 All-Star Game, the 1995 World Series, the Division Series on five occasions (1995, 1998, 1999, 2001 and 2003) and the League Championship Series three times (1990, 1997 and 2000). When his brother, Mark, was added to the full-time staff, the Hirschbecks were involved in a MLB first as they became the first brother combination to ever be selected as major league umpires.
Jeff Lampkin (boxing): A 1980 graduate of East High, he began his boxing career while still in high school and as a ninth-grader trained under Pedro Tomez of Tomez A.C., and Frank West of Buckeye Elks. The 1980 National AAU 178-pound champion, he turned professional shortly thereafter. His first professional fight came on June 11, 1980 against Jim Hearn, winning with a first-round knockout. He won his first 16 professional fights before dropping a 10-rounder on points to a then-undefeated Willie Edwards (12-0-0) in Las Vegas. In 1988 he was the United States Boxing Association cruiserweight champion and from 1990-91 was the World Boxing Cruiserweight champ and I.B.F. (International Boxing Federation) World Champion as well. He won the IBF title from Glenn McCrory in 1990, then relinquished the title after a knockout of Siza Makathini in St. Petersburg, Fla. His last professional bout came on June 27, 1997 in Liberty when he defeated Exum Speight with a fourth-round TKO. He had 39-19-1 pro record with 34 wins by KO.
George Naples (contributor): A 1943 South High graduate, he played football for the 1941 City Series champions and the 1942 City Series basketball champs. For over 26 years, Naples devoted himself to providing better education and training facilities for deaf children and young adults throughout the area. His original inspiration was his youngest daughter, Elaine, who was born deaf. He began an athletics program for deaf children and Elaine became one of the cheerleaders. As chairman each year of the Parent's Study Club for Deaf Classes and Deaf Athletics, he organized many fund-raising activities.
John Nocera (football): A two-way standout as fullback and linebacker at North High, Nocera went onto the University of Iowa from 1956-58. He helped Iowa to a 9-1 record as a sophomore, averaging 5.2 yards on 77 carries as fullback. The Hawkeyes defeated Oregon State in the Rose Bowl. As a junior, Iowa was 7-1-1 and Nocera averaged 31.4 yards as the punter. In 1958 Iowa went 8-1-1 and defeated California 38-12 in the Rose Bowl. He was selected by the Philadelphia Eagles in the NFL Draft. He played for the Eagles from 1959-62 and Denver Broncos in 1963.
Gloria Tiberio (bowling): Her family has owned West Side Lanes since 1947 and Tiberio has bowled in many leagues, including the Women's Catholic Ladies League at Gran Lanes, the Ladies Friday Night League and the Victory Mixed Foursome at Champion, the TNT at Gran Lanes and the West Side Sunday Mixed. She is a charter member of both the St. Brendan's Tuesday League and the West Side Mixed Trio League. She has helped organize many junior leagues and spends countless hours instructing the participants. A Director of the YABA in the Junior Association, she has also served as its chairperson of both the Banquet Committee and Scholarship Committee.
Jim Tinkey (baseball): A 1979 graduate of Fitch High, his pitching helped the Falcons to Steel Valley Conference championships in 1978 and 1979 and a berth in the state tournament in 1978. He attended Youngstown State, leading the Penguins with a 5-2 record and 3.21 ERA in 1983. He pitched three one-hitters during the season. He was drafted in the 12th round of the major league draft by the California Angels, playing in their farm system from 1983-86. He played with independent San Jose Bees in 1986-87. He later coaced at La Roche College from 1987-96 and is currently the school's athletic director. He also serves as golf coach.
Jim Visingardi (special award): A 1969 graduate of Struthers High where he played on the undefeated football teams in 1967-68. He was All-Steel Valley Conference first team at offensive guard as a senior. He later became an official, drawing assignments in the Youngstown Pee Wee League, then gradually working his way up the ladder to his rank today as one of the top officials in major college football. An official for 27 years, he is a past president of the Youngstown District Football Officials and currently serves as president of the Mid-American Conference Officials Association. He has worked the Humanitarian Bowl in 1998, the Micron PC Bowl in 1999, the 2000 Kickoff Classic, the 2001 Music City Bowl and the 2002 Outback Bowl.
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