Fairmont High School - Maple Leaves Yearbook (Fairmont, WV)

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M A D l. E A V E BERYL STRAIGHT, Tackle S'rnA1ou'r was one of the fastest men on the squad, although his position of play doesn't necessarily reveal this fact. Beryl has played his third and last year on the Varsity team, and his absence will be keenly felt, both on offensive and defensive play. Fairmont Hi will witness many a football season before she finds a player possessing the size and speed of Straight. WILLIAM JLOBES, Fullback and Halfback ULIUNNYU got right into the fray and started fighting, the first day of practice. His tackling and field running was far above the usual showing of a first-year man. With a little more experience and more support from Hog Alley, he will no doubt be a good man in the future. BRADY KNIGHT, Halfback and Tackle Kmowr is one of the men the coach can depend upon. He is always in the thick of it. It is Knight that opens up big holes so the backfield can make gains. Fighting seems to be his hobby, for it showed up in many games. The school is expecting great things of him in the next three years. V , Y I - ,AWXHWY , ,W, , ,W , Page Ninety-Four

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W siiifivxs NOEL ESKETH, Guard Nom. was used at center at the first of the season, but he was later moved over to a guard position, at which post he performed very favorably. Whenever called into action he went into play with the never-give-in spirit, and it was this factor together with his past experience that made him one of the team's most dependable men. The clever de- fensive work of this guard was outstanding and was one of the big factors in the won- derful defensive play of the team. JAMES ALLARD, Tackle and Guard HJIMMYY' was right there at the start. He is big' and husky, and has lots of speed, which together with his desire to win makes him a good player. He is only a Sophomore this year, and we predict great things from him in the next two years. ROBERT STANLEY, H alfback STANLEY came to us from St. Mary's, a gritty warrior from the South. He plays almost any place in the backfield and plays them well. Tackling the runner on the line of scrim- mage, and knocking down forward passes are his strong points. This makes him feared by our opponents. He is a Junior and much is expected of him next year. If -1, Page Ninety-Three S

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AVE M1 A ID E i33l. E ' A f-its CLAIRE ABBOTT, Halfback Om: of the number of men that made good their first year in high Claire Abbott. His punting brough Fairmont out of many serious holes the enemy's territory. Abbott was also well adapted to carrying the precious yards for his team. We feel confident that one of these days on the All-State Eleven. RICHARD PARRISH, Halfback school football was and put the ball in ball, gaining many he will he halfback Turn 1922 football season was the second year for Dick to don moleskins and represent Fairmont High on the gridiron. He has the distinction of being one of the fieetest footed members of the Blue and White squad. He has a record for yardage to be envied by any high-school halfback in the state. On the defense Richard was the same shining light, never failing to down the man carrying the ball. This is Dick's last year and he will be sadlv missed, but we all are sure that he will make a valuable halfback for some prep school or college. ' HUGH MITCHIE, Halfback Mrrcun: played a spectacular and consistent game for the 'tBlue and White. Hugh was the mainstay of the backtield, both offensive and defensive. He possesses the rare triple threat ability. He knows just when and where to throw a pass so it will fall into the arms of a teammate. His punting is also very valuable, as is his ball around the end and through the line. On Because of his experience and ability to size to back up the line. This is his last year at F. ability to carry the the defense his work is equally outstanding. up the opponents' plays, Mitch was used H. S., and his loss will be keenly felt. . 5 1 ws Page Ninety-Five