Cornell High School - Reflector Yearbook (Cornell, WI)

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I. Mr. McChesney, Claire Miller, Clendon Bork, Dell Stickney, Sever Solie Burliegh Jann, Ed Purfeerst, Lionel Blanchard, Bob Lord. , II. Glenn Hakes, Neal Barney, Daryl Smith, Robert White, Ross Simmgsgpn, 'ii- III Chester Crosby, Gerald Miller, Lloyd Toutant. gigs . Alton Halverson Lloyd Bemis. l2ef'- ' JK' Bo Football Season's Record ,yi League Standings Qi Ev Team Won Lost Pctv. Cornell 6 O I.oo6 Thorpe 5 5 .500 Withee 3 5 .500 Cadott 0 6 .OOO Cornell High School emerged from its first season of Six-man foot- ball undefeated and holders of the championship of the Cloverbelt League. Starting the season with totally inexperienced material, the team began to shape up rapidly. In the first game of the season, Cornell defeated Nithee by a score of 18 to 8. This game was featured by the fine defensive play of the line. The scores came as a result of some great line plunging by Purfeerst, a brilliant seventy-five yard run by Toutant on a reverse, and a pass by Purfeerst to Jann. In the second league game Cornell defeated a fighting Cadott team 40 to 8 on a rain soaked field. Power plays account- ed for most of the scoring with Purfeerst leading the way by scoring three touchdowns. Cornell ran rough-shod over Thorpe in the next game winning by the lopsided score of 48 to O. Purfeerst again had a field day scoring five touchdowns and converting twice. Outstanding in the line were Hakes, Stickney, Blanchard, and Miller. Greenwood provided Cornell with real op- position in the next contest which was finally won by a score of 14 to 6. Good defense featured this contest with Stickneyoutstanding in the line. Purfeerst and Toutant scored the touchdowns and Ed converted the points. In the return game with Cadott, the Purple turned in their best offensive performance of the year winning by a score of 53 to 6. Purfeerst continued his brilliant running by scoring four touchdowns on runs of from 15 to 60 yards. Toutant rang up two tallies and Solie and Crosby each one. Withee was defeated in the next game 55 to 6. Cornell's passing and running attack clicked nicely and the Purple led throughout the contest, Cornell clinched the Cloverbelt title by downing Thorpe in the finalleaguecontest 52 to O. Purfeerst ran sixty-five yards to a touchdown on the first play of the game and from then on the Purple machine couldn't be stopped. The final game of the year found Cornell playing Chetek, a team that had been playing football for several years. This game showed the teams supporters what it could do against real strong opposition. Tcutant led the attack with three touchdowns, two of which came on intercepted passes. Purfeerst, Hakes, and Gerald Miller furnished scores to bring the final score to 42 to 12 in Cornell's favor. This game ended the season for Cornell and gave them a perfect record--8 wins--no losses.

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FOOTBALL PLAYERS Ed Purfeerst--Fullback ' Ed was captain of the team and a fine leader. He led the league in scoring and ground gaining. He was a fine open field runner and a powerful line bucker. His tricky change of pace and pivot made him hard to bring down. He did most of the kicking for the team as well as the passing. Lloyd Toutant--Quarter Back Lloyd was a smart field general who called the plays like an old hand. His blocking was clean, hard, and crisp and he was the best tackler on the squad. He carried the ball well and most of his at- tempts resulted in long gains. Dell Stickney--Center Dell was a fierce tackler who was known and feared throughout the league. His work on defense was so outstanding that it dwarfed his offensive play which was far above average. Although playing center Dell scored many points due to his pass catching ability. 4 Sever Solie--Halfback Sever was the speed merchant of the team. He was especially effective on reverse plays. He played the safety position and hand- led kicks nicely. His pass catching ability resulted in several long ga ns. Glenn Hakes--End-Halfback Glenn was the smashing type of defensive pl-'er. H ti - ally fast and had a lot of drive when carrying the ball.e was excep on Burleigh Jann--End Burleigh was a crashing defensive end and a strong blocker. His ability to get into the clear on passes made him dangerous on offense and resulted in several scores and long gains. Bob Lord--Center . Bob was a reserve center who came along nicely and developed into a good defensive man and a fine offensive center. Daryl Smith--End . Daryl made up for his lack of size with considerable fight. He was a good defensive end and a capable blocker. Clare Hiller--End Clare was at his best when the going was tough. His drive and power on defense was unsurpassed. He was a good blocker and covered punts well. Lionel Blanchard--End , Lionel was the teams Nball hawk.W His specialty was recovering loose balls and fumbles. He was a smart player who used his height and speed to advantage. His blocking was crisp and hard. Neal Barney--Center Neal was an exceptionally accurate passer and a good defensive man. He tackled sharply and was herd to take out of a play. Chester Crosby--Quarter Back Chet was a slippery runner and an accurate passer. He tackled fiercely and what he lacked in size was made up for in speed. Bob White--Halfback Bob had real drive for a little fellow and could tackle with the best. His experience should make him more valuable next year. Darell Anthony--Halfback Darell was rugged and began to pick up power toward the end of the season. Gerald Miller--Fullback This freshmen had a lot of natural ability and on occasion showed the makings of a hard driving back. His experience and added size should make him a hard man to stop in another season. Ross Simmerman--End-Center Ross was another freshman who showed great possibilities. He was unusually active and his low diving tackles made him valuable on defense. Orville Solie--Halfback Orville was handicapped by lack of equipment but showed real spirit by coming out for practice regularly. He has considerable ability and should develop into a first class player.