Central High School - Cosmos Yearbook (Houston, TX)

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Football Sponsor As in the olden days of chivalry, the “faire layde,” graciously acknowl¬ edged queen, smiled upon her Lord in knightly combat, inspiring him to vitcory, thus did our fair sponsor aid her team. At the most discouraging moments in the games, when it looked as if old Central would go down in defeat, she never once lost hope or allowed herself to think that her team could be the loser. By her faith in them and her sincere enthusiasm she encouraged the boys to victory. But she never let her zeal detract from her fairness or good sports¬ manship, for she was always magnanimous to her opponents, and carried her¬ self with a dignity that not only made Central proud of her, but drew admira¬ tion from the opposing teams. Besides always encouraging die boys by her presence on the field of bat¬ tle, she was ever ready to take the part of a gracious hostess in her home to them. “Mary Liz.” as she was affectionately called, proved that her “beauty was not only skin deep.” A well poised character, a good all around sport— she will long be remembered by the students of Central High.

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J. B. “Race Horse” Bi.akely Captain—Halfback J. B. Blakely proved not only a player of worth but also an excellent leader. He proved to be one of the fastest and best ground gain¬ ers of all backfield men in the state. J. B. always fought with a fixed determination to do his very best, never giving up until the final whistle. He could always be depended upon to come through in the pinch. This fight, grit, and determination of Blakely’s caused the team to fight all the harder be¬ cause they saw him doing his best and not leaving it all to them. It was also this fight¬ ing spirit that won him praise and admiration from every Central rooter. This was Blakely’s third and last season with the team and proved to be his most successful. He is known as one of Central’s “Four Horsemen.” Who will fill Blakely’s shoes next season? The man will be hard to find. Record of Season Central. . . . . . . 32 Goose Creek . •• 3 Central. . . . ... 26 Livingston . . . . . 0 Central.... • • ■ 35 Oran ge . .. 6 Central. . . . . .. 17 Port Arthur . .. 0 Total Points 177 Central. . . . . .. 17 Heights . .. . . .. 0 Central.... Beaumont . . .13 Central. . . . ...38 Bay City . . . . . . 0 Central. . . . • • • 5 Shreveport . . . . . 14 Opponents.36 Pet. •750 Central Played Won Lost .8 6 2