New Castle Chrysler High School - Rosennial Yearbook (New Castle, IN)

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The Yell Leaders for the year were (fronn left to right) Don Os- borne, Leon Greer, Pat Scott, and Lois Lineback. Paul Robinson. Havey Ca render, and Earl Hicks were the managers for the 1946 football squad. JIM ATKINSON Tackle EDGAR WALLEN Guard RALPH CLEMONS Quarterback STEVE TAYLOR Guard

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FACTS ABOUT THE TEAM CLEMONS: 5 ' 8 152 lbs. Senior. Playing his -j-hird year as a regular, Ciolli was noted for his ability to block and tackle. He caught 12 passes for a total gain of 89 yards, hie played two years at guard and in his senior year at quarterback. WHALEN: 6 ' 11 2 178 lbs. Senior. Fish was the best punter on the team. He caught 39 passes which is proof enough of his ability. You can also list him as one of the best when it came to blocking from the end position. GERNSTEIN: 6 ' |l 2 190 lbs. Senior. Cookie made it hard on the opposition by his ability to fill up holes. Because of his experience he could play either guard or tackle. He completed his second year on the varsity. KEESLiNG: 5 ' M 170 lbs. Senior. Ears was the leading ground gainer on the team, gaining 497 yards. He also completed 69 passes for 525 yards. Bob finished his third year as a regular and received all-state mention at halfback. BAKER: 5 ' M 185 lbs. Senior. Don developed fast as his first year progressed. Because of his speed and ruggedness Don played fullback, gaining 378 yards. CHANCE: 6 ' I 160 lbs. Senior. Coming back from the Navy, Chick fully earned his position because of his defensive ability. He caught 12 passes from his end position for a total of 96 yards. RENO: 5 ' 9 145 lbs. Senior. Jim played center and made up for his lack of size with fight and determination. Although having no previous experience, he started every game and played halfback on defense. LAWLESS: 5 ' 10 200 lbs. Senior. Fred, back from the service, played in every game. Burrhead was big and a hard boy to move out. He was the running guard of the team. WALLEN: 5 ' !! 170 lbs. Sophomore. Edgar played guard and moved to the first team because of his all-round play. With his ability he ought to be a great guard in the future. ARCHEY: 5 ' 10 175 lbs. Senior. Bob moved to the first team because of his defensive ability and played as a regular tackle every game. He played his best game against Seymour. ELLIS: 5 ' 10 155 lbs. Freshman. Jerry played his best game against Rushville and played in every game afterward. With his experience he should be a valuable halfback in the future. He gained 203 yards and caught six passes. TAYLOR: 5 ' 8 145 lbs. Sophomore. Jersey played his first year of football as a sophomore. He lacked experience but earned his position by his speed. He should be a regular at guard in the next two years. GRULER: 5 ' 8 145 lbs. Junior. George played center and should be a mainstay next year. He was best at defensive halfback because of his ability to intercept passes. ATKINSON: 5 ' l I 160 lbs. Junior. Playing his first year on the varsity, James took part in every game. He was known especially for down field blocking and defense from his tackle position. GARVIN: 6 ' 1 1 2 170 lbs. Junior. Although handicapped by a knee injury which bothered him continually through the season, Jim put his weight behind the team at every opportunity. He will be back at tackle next year. BOB KEESLING Left Halfback JOHN WHALEN CHARLES CHANCE Right End Left End - -;3

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Bob Keesling, num- ber 65, carries the ball ■for a short gain against Shortridge. The mighty Trojans take to the field to begin the second half of the Short- ridge-New Castle game. - . -i FRED LAWLESS Right Guard JIM RENO Center JIM GARVIN Left Tackle GEORGE GRULER Center