Fork Union Military Academy - Skirmisher Yearbook (Fork Union, VA)

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P c... .ima A Fork Union Team, Line, left to right: 'George' Hope, 'Don' Lando, 'Larryl Donahue, fjohn' Thigpcn, 4Len, Amrhein, gjerryl Powers, Glliclf' Braggg Baclffield, left to right: Coach 'Bob' Huffman, 'Mike' Chimenella, 43011, Blanton, tHerb' Moore, fReb5 Sykes, Coach gjolma Lee. 7 WASHINGTON Sr LEE FRESHMEN vs. F.U.lVI.A. 28 Fork Union showed excellent form when it soundly defeated the Freshmen of Washington 81 Lee 28-7. F.U.M.A. sprinted ahead in the first four minutes of play with a touchdown, which was almost immediately followed by another to push F.U.lVI.A. into a decisive lead in the first quarter. The Blue Devils built upon the momen- tum of their first scores to carry them safely through the game. The game was played in a light rain which seemed to hamper the passing of Washington 81 Lee. If the rain was any menace to Fred Cobb, the Quarterback of Fork Union, it was hardly noticed because he completed 8 out of I7 passes for a phenomenal passing total of 138 yards. Perhaps the most outstanding pass of the game was a 28 yard toss from Fred Cobb to ferry Abbott for a score. ,lohn Canada and Fritz Reuning were also outstanding in rushing. Both made tremendous yardage on the ground and both scored touchdowns in the second and third quarters respectively. The game was almost com- pletely insured in F.U.lVI.A.,s favor in the fourth quarter when Washington K Lee scored their first and only touchdown. Bill David of Wash- ington 8 Lee fired a pass to Sammy Simpson over the line for the score. The excellent defense of Fork Union combined with the passing mark- manship of Fred Cobb and rushing powers of foltn Canada and Fritz Reuning helped to push the F.U.lVI.A. team to a stunning victory over the Freshmen of Washington Sz Lee, 23-7. 0 MASSANUTTEN MILITARY ACADEMY vs. F.U.M.A. 1 fF0rfeitj Tackles on Fork Union Teams, left to right: 6Bob' Pierce, 'Bill' Keith, 4Tim, Miller, 'Moosel Dudd.

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my ' - A Fork Union lst Team, Line, left to right: 'Jerry' Abbott, 'Timl Miller, 'Dennis' lrey, 'john' Thigpen, 'Danny' Nedwick, 'Bill' Keith, 'Bob' Yenchog Baclcjielfl, left to right: Coach 'Reda Pulliam fHeazl Football CDIZCII2, 'Tom' Simmonite, 'Fred' Cobb, 'Frizz' Reuning, Glolm' Canada, Coach 'lohni Lee. 14 GREENBRIER MILITARY SCHOOL vs. F.U.M.A. 8 On November 4th Fork Union traveled to Greenbrier Military School to play its fourth game and scored its first loss of the season. Al- though F.U.M.A. was favored to win the contest, Greenbrier sprang ahead in the first half to score two touchdowns. Fork Union was never able to recover from such a blow and only managed to retaliate with one touchdown in the third quarter. Although not able to produce the vital number of touchdowns for a win, Fork Union did lead in rushing and passing. ln defense Dan Neciwick led Fork Union with nine tackles. Ronnie .lack- S011 was also outstanding in defense with a total of seven tackles. Frizz Henning led in total offense with 87 yards rushing and ,lohn Canada followed with 80. During the third quarter Fork Union started its only successful drive to regain their losing margin. The Blue Devils marched to within a few yards of the goal and Skip Mohr took the ball and skooted around left end for F.U.M.A.'s only score. F.U.M.A.'s successful winning streak was abruptly ended with its loss to Greenbrier Military School 14-B. 0 COLUMBIAN PREP vs. F.U.M.A. 14 After our stunning loss to Greenbrier, Fork Union became the underdog in their next contest with Columbian Prep. However, the Blue Devils made up for their mistakes of the preceding game by soundly defeating their top rated opponents, 14-0. The action of the game centered almost entirely with the Blue Devils. They showed their outstanding defensive spirit by remaining in con- trol of the pigskin throughout most of the game. Although Fork Union handled the ball well dur- ing the first quarter the game remained score- less. It wasnlt until the second quarter that lohn Canada received a pass from Fred Cobb and fought off tacklers for 62 yards and a touchdown. Fork Union led by only six points at half time and Columbian Prep tried a spirited counter- attack during the third quarter. The superior defensive squad of F.U.M.A. spoiled all possible chances of the Columbian score, and insured their victory with another touchdown. The F.U.M.A. team started a strong drive and fought stubbornly to the Columbian twelve yard line. Ronnie ,lack- son took the ball on a quick open play and bar- reled up the middle for the remaining yardage. Fork Union further insured its hold on the victory when ferry Abbott received a quick pass for the two-point conversion. The defense of F.U.M.A. held Columbian Prep at bay for the remainder of the game. Fork Union flashed back into the winning circle again when it brilliantly defeated Columbian Prep 14-0. Hulflzarlfs on Fork Union Teams: Left to right: Qlerry' Powers. cf. Carl, Crosswhite, 'Kyle' Lazenby, 'Dick' Sykes. r . A , . . , . ..,.,,... ,...r--..,,,.,..-,..- , ms.. M

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A... si A Fork Union Team, Line, left to right: 'lay' Mills, 'Moose'Dudd, 'John' Scott, 'Bob' Pierce, 'Don' Mutersbaugh, Stand- ing, left to right: 'Skip' Mohr, 'Bob' Blanton, 'John' Pulcini, Coach 'Bob' Huffman, Coach 'Bill' Blair, 'Roni Jackson, 'Kyle' Lazcnby, 'Clmrliei Greco. 18 STAUNTON MILITARY ACADEMY vs. F.U.M.A. 0 The cold rainy day at Staunton Military Academy served as an appropriate atmosphere for the second and most harmful loss for the Blue Devils. Staunton, with its iron clad defense, managed to hold Fork Union at bay, while they capitalized heavily on F.U.M.A. mistakes. The first score of the game appeared on the first offensive move by F.U.M.A. Staunton kicked the pigskin to the eleven yard line of Fork Union. On the next play 'Fred' Cobb, the Blue Devil quarterback, fumbled the ball and John Sheehy recovered in the end zone for a touchdown. After Staunton had capitalized on a mistake of F.U.M.A. its defensive spirit came into the game and managed to curb the offensive powers of Fork Union. Very late in the second quarter F.U.M.A. was penalized for clipping and S.M.A. gained control of the ball deep in Fork Union territory. Because of the rapidly approaching halftime S.M.A. was forced to attempt a field goal, the attempt was successful, and S.M.A. led I0f0 at the half. The third quarter was scoreless, but S.M.A. took advantage of it to set up their final touchdown. By the end of the third quarter S.M.A. had nearly completed their final big drive of the game and by the beginning of the fourth quarter Berhardo of S.M.A. pounded across the goal for the final score of the game. S.M.A. held F.Lf.M.A. at bay for the remainder of the last quarter and by the end ofthe fourth quarter the score stood I8-O. Staunton captured the Virginia Military School League Championship. FOOTBALL COACHING STAFF C. G. 'ROSIE' THOMAS R. L. 'RED, PULLIAM R. I. 'BOB' BUFFMAN Athletic Director Head Coach Line Coach JOHN LEE JOHN HUNT BILL BLAIR Baclrfelri Coach Trainer Btlclrfielrl Coach Ends on Fork Union Team, left to right: 'lay' Mills, 'Speedy' Bragg, 'Jerry' Abbott, 'Tiny' Yencho, 'Georgey Hope, 'Don' llutcrsbaugh, 'Clmrliei Greco. fwfr A