University of Toledo - Blockhouse Yearbook (Toledo, OH)

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EUGENE G AUTHIER This lad is the smallest we had. He made up for this with gab and speed which often baffled larger opponents. There is no question of his ability to instill pep in a tired team. He played exceptionally well against the giant Heidelberg team in the last game of the season. MEYER STRUM Micky came out in mid-season for the center post. He was adept at handling the ball and following in shots. His passing had a steadying effect on the team ' s coordination and his height controlled many tipoffs. He will be a welcome return to the squad next year. DONALD GARNER Although not a flashy player, Don is most reliable for even tem- pered routine. His efforts neglect grandstand play in favor of good application to teamwork which is the basis of eventual, more lasting recognition. With the past season ' s experience. Garner should be a stellar player in 1930-31. RECORD OF THE SEASON 1929-30 Teams Toledo Opponent Alumni 31 22 Detroit City College 22 25 Defiance 14 19 Detroit City College 22 25 St. John ' s 31 18 Findlay 35 43 St. John ' s 26 15 Bluffton 21 30 Heidleberg 23 47 Bowling Green 30 27 Bluffton 28 22 Defiance 28 31 Findlay 29 37 Bowling Green 28 23 Heidleberg 19 28 Total points 387 412 -{ «7 -

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-rr- BASKETBALL BILL WALKER Bill Walker bowed out of the Toledo University sports last winter in the final conference game with Bowling Green. Bill had another fine year, ranking with the high scorers of the loop. Walker, who made the all-conference team for four consecutive years besides leading the league scorers for two seasons, leaves a position hard to fill. Goodbye Bill and good luck. ARNOLD STRAKA Straka is one of the men who graduated from intramural basketball to varsity recognition since last year. He was the hero in a game against Bowling Green where he made the hole in one that sent the spasm into overtime and eventual victory. Connelly likes this type of man. MAYNARD SMITH Smythe is an accurate shooter who consistently showed ex- cellent floor work. A desire to win made him a most difficult man to guard and in many games he lead for points. Team confidence was best when Smithy was on the floor. KARL SHULL June takes away this T. U. brave. Karl, a center, was the coolest man on the team. His spirit is admirable considering that he is carry- ing many class hours, goes out for a team and then goes to work nights. His athletic career here is enviable but in no way has it inflated his ego. HAROLD TENNEY Here is a player whose all-round game is commendable. Perhaps his floorwork is an outstanding feature. His earnestness is intense. He possesses a good head and used it to advantage in games most trying on the nerves. Next year should find him a satellite. Tenney was the only freshman to make a berth on the varsity squad. EUGENE SHENEFIELD Gene is an ex-Hoosier and able example of Indiana basketball talent. An early season inclination to nervousness faded away as the schedule advanced and the result was manifest in his adaptation to tight situations. The experience of this year will make him invaluable next semester. He should go well in Walker ' s old position at guard. -{86}-

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