Berkeley High School - Olla Podrida Yearbook (Berkeley, CA)

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OLLA PODRIDA BERKELEY HIGH and we had our first chance for a field goal, but we failed to convert. The ball then seesawed up and down the Oakland territory until toward the end of the half Oakland made an- other offside play, which gave Charlie his second chance at the goal. This time he kicked it full and clean, scoring the only points of the game. The second half opened with the same dash. Oak- land rallied at a few critical moments, but could not hold together long enough to score. Our opponents were again entirely outplayed by Berkeley, and to hear that they could have scored in the remaining seven minutes is a mystery to all concerned. We can say. however, that Ave defeated them squarely, and could do it again if it is necessary. Referee Cerf is to be com- plimented upon his fair de- cisions and able handling of the game. Cap Hunt was the back- bone of the team at the wing forward. Chas. Austin han- dled his kicks well and was the star of the back field. Billy Knowles played his usual heady game and made many brilliant plays. Steve Corgiat played a heady game and got his kicks in well. Out on the wing Mick Forbes was in a class bv himself. CAPTAIN HUNT 24

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OLLA PODRIDA BERKELEY HIGH Woods and Corgiat were most conspicuous, while in the for- ward rank, Hardy, Crane, Sinclair, Doyle and Randall were a tower of strength. The Berkeley players are to be commended on the strong fight and good playing exhibited. October 5 — Berkeley, o; U. C. Freshmen, 18. On Wednesday following the game at Stanford we played our third game with the University of California Freshmen. In the first half our fellows, although much lighter, held their opponents down. At last, however, the Freshmen broke through, making the only score in the half. They failed to convert. Score : Freshmen 3, Berkeley o. At the opening of the second half Berkeley ' s team showed a dash of speed and continued its dogged defense. But after the first fifteen minutes of this half, condition began to tell on our fellows, and from then on to the end of the game the Freshmen trotted over our goal almost at will, but they failed to convert one. The score at the end of the game was : Fresh- men 18, Berkeley o. We were much weakened in this game by the absence of Austin and Hardy, but we acknowledge the Freshman team and their condition to be better than ours. October 8 — Berkeley, 16; Lowell, o. Saturday. October 8th, we were scheduled to play a game with Lowell. When they arrived, they refused to play any longer than fifteen minute halves. We certainly expected to play much longer halves, but we easily defeated them in that short time by a score of 16-0. Friday, Oct. 21 — Berkeley, 3; Oakland, o. Oakland was again forced to suffer defeat at our hands. Friday, October 21st, everyone must have turned out to see us defeat Oakland. From the support the team received we should have won, and did. Berkeley started the game with a dash, and soon had the ball on Oakland ' s five-yard line, but, due to over-eagerness, we lost the ball on offside plays. Oakland then played offside, 23

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OLLA PODRIDA BERKELEY HIGH October 29 — Berkeley, 16; San Jose, 3. Saturday, October 29th, we brought the San Jose High Rugby team up here for a game. The team won this game purely upon its merits, without the support of the band and an adequate rooting section. The teams were evenly matched, but our backs soon had .the best of the going. We made our first try when Chas. Austin broke through and after a pretty run passed to Partscn, who easily scored. Forbes failed to convert. This put life into the game, and soon Olin was pushed ■over the line for another try. Forbes missed a hard goal. The first half was almost over when Knowles made a beautiful pass to Forbes, who planted the ball squarely between the -posts. Forbes converted. Score: Berkeley 11, San Jose o. In the second half San Jose showed more strength, but luck seemed against them, two of their best men being carried from the field. In a spirited rush the ball rolled out to the side lines, where Thomas, their speedy wing, clashed over for San Jose ' s only try. They failed to convert. Berkeley was now hard pressed, when Austin caught the ball nearly on our goal line and by a thrilling run and kick -netted sixty yards. A little later the ball was passed to Clop- ton, who made the longest run of the day for another try. Forbes converted, making the final score : Berkeley 16, San Jose 3. At the first of the game we felt weakened by the injury of Mackie and Corgiat. But Partsch at center-three and Mont- gomery at half more than distinguished themselves. We are greatly indebted to Mr. Blair, the San Jose coach, who refereed the best game of the season. Our referee failed us at the last moment, and we appreciate the delicate position a coach is placed in when officiating against his own team. We are proud to play with such a sportsmanlike bunch of fellows, and are sorry if their injuries in this game will weaken ihem in their annual struggle with Santa Clara. 25