Frankfurt American High School - Focus Yearbook (Frankfurt, Germany)

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Pint-size powerhouse, Dave Berrera Qtop rightj applies a cross-face to Hollands of Nuremberg.Brute strength is not nearly of such great value to the wrestlers as knowledge of the proper techniques of the sport. The F.H.S. wrestlers practice neckbridges in order to stregthen the neck Qtop lefty Coach Nelson helps by holding down the arms of one boy to give him practice in supporting extra weight as he would during a match. An assembly was scheduled to acquaint students with the basic principles of wrestling, to stimulate student interest and to obtain their support. Hero Pete Persinger applies an apparently succes- sful leg throw to villain Ralph Cory fsecond lefty as fair dealing referee Dave Boyd prepares to render his decision. In a wrestle-off for first position in the 120 pound weight class, Rick Cordes pits his strength and 176 prowess against Allen Kellem Qthird leftj. During the exciting Frankfurt-Mannheim match Cloottom leftj. Jerry Trayham of F.H.S. attempts to use a headlock to advantage on Ansel of Mannheim. The match held at Frankfurt, was one of the most spirited of the season, with avid fans from both schools attending in substantial numbers. Mike Rankin of Frankfurt pins Yorrington of Nurenburg with a reverse headlock Qbottom rightj.

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l Frankfurt's newest sport wrestling, was intro- duced to students at a professional style match in the gymnasium. Pepe Pers inger jumps over referee Dave Boyd to attack villain Ralph Cory Qtop rightj. With a limited number of positions in each weight class, the places are coveted. Phil Steele ftop lefty vies with Dave Berrera for number one position to travel to Stuttgart. For the same reason Rick Cordes Qsecond rightl tries to beat Charles Reedy for the position in the 120 weight class by forcing a cross-face into a cradle. Ralph Corey Vs. Mackey of Mannhiem in F.H.S.'s auditorium Qthird rightb. Charles Rannells of Frankfurt Qbottom rightj forces the shoulders of Pastore of Mannheim to the mat. Forcing Gardner of Munich to the mat at a match at Frankfurt, Bill Edler applies a reverse head lock fbottom lefty. 177