Garfield County High School - Yampah Yearbook (Glenwood Springs, CO)

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CONWAY CLARKE-Conk, stellar Demon tackle, who became a member of the G club by virtue of his steady grid play, was one of the more highly heralded slashers of the league. This furious charg- ing Demon whose bull-like charges offset as many as a pair of defend- ers, often burst through to throw some of the better backs for losses. 140 pounds of agile power, he was a tower of strength in the right side of the Demon forward wall which opened wide gaps to permit a flashy T to get in high gear. His rugged tactics will mark him as one of the hardest of the six outgoing seniors to replace. BILL EISWERTH-Bill, stellar Demon end on the '44 squad, played outstanding ball throughout the season, both defensively and offen- sively, to win the praises of many football fans, who acclaimed him one of the best ends in the conference. By virtue of his pass-cat:ch- ing ability Bill became the team's high scorer with I3 points to his credit. Eiswerth, five feet ten inches tall -and weighing 145 pounds, is nor large, but conpensates for his slightness by being fast, supple, and sure-fingered. He will surely be missed by next year's aggregation. RICHARD GILSTRAP-Gil, This fast and adept tackle on the Dem- on '44 aggregation was one of the most outstanding performers to display his talents as a bulwark of defense on the left side of the Demon forward wall. Weighing in at 145 pounds and measuring 5' IO in height, Gil proved to be absolutely indispensable to the squad. His charges and knifing tactics helped forestall the opponents' offense. BILL HUBER-Curly, highly touted Demon pivot who was one of the returning monogram-bearers of the '44 grid squad, proved him- self a potent performer at the center post, by virtue of his shining play. A reliable center, whose snapbacks to the Demon quarterback were clean and true, thus enabling a quick-opening T-formation to function more smoothly. Curly was a wizard at helping open holes for the Demon backs to scurry through. As a defensive halfback whose equal was hard to find, he stopped many touchdown passes and long end runs with hisinterceptions and hard tackling, Proving himself a sparkling back with unrelenting leg-drive in the campaign's last encounter, Curly will, in all probability, be the number cne full- back for the 1945 Red and White marauders LAWRENCE LEONARDI-Peck, converted to the fullback post after starring as one of the league's potential ends last season, was the only member of the Glenwood eleven to be designated all-confer- ence calibre, his selection at the halfback berth on the mythical team distinguishing him above a star-studded array or Yampa Valley backs. Fast and tricky, Peck posseessed a deceptive change of pace which, combined with his hard-driving legs, warded off many would-be-tack- lers and thus accounted for the amazing amount of yardage piled up by this versatile Demon star. Also among his outstanding feats was his spectacular punting, the booming kicks often sailing over the opposing safety to set the opposition for substantial losses. TED LOUGH-Cyclone, honorary football captain for '44, whose consistant outstanding performances merited the earning of his sec- ond letter as well as the praise of the fans, was one of the classiest power-running halfbacks to exhibit his wares for the Red and White in a long time. This human dynamo, 140 pounds of fluid force, is virtually unstoppable when he packs the pighide underarm and sets those marlinspike legs a-churning. A line backer without peer, this. Glenwood whiz is almost uncanny in his diagnosis ofopponents' plays

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COACH HENRY I. 1GO-Proj, talented Demon Football mentor, who led a green Glenwood grid machine to a highly suc- cessful season, was one of the better versed coaches of the league, his formations and quick-opening plays netting a vast amount of yardage. A Rockne product who stresses fundamentals, he tutored the 1944 squad to master the fast tricky T-formation, introducing it to fit a speedy small red and white eleven. His genial affable per- sonality is one of his chief assets, this trait gifting him with an abili- ty to handle adolescent youths in a friendly diplomatic way. G. C. H. S. can indeed be proud to have such a coach, one who all Dem- ons hope will be coaching their clubs for many years to come. ASSISTANT COACH RANDY BLATNICK-'Randy, former star Denver University fullback and now Marine corps sergeant, who was stationed at G. S. N. C. H. during the grid season after serving in the Paciiic theater of war, volunteered to help Coach lgo in turn- ing out his '44 eleven after the team had played two games. Being a well inf armed expert on T-formation play, he coached the Dem .m backfield to master the tricky maneuvers required to set the T in operation. Everv Demon extends his deepest appreciation for the capable services he rendered in molding the club. GEORGE BAUMLI-team manager. One of the less heralded yet essential parts of every sport is that of being team manager, a jcb which Georgie handled quite capably and efficiently for the G. C. H. S. fa otball quad c f 1944. On the team manager are piled the less exciting and colorful phases of the sport, such as collecting and taking care of dirty uniforms and footballs. George stayed by the team nightly through the season and they all appreciate the loyalty he has shown them. BUNN BIGUM-Bunn, spunky Demon guard whose inspired and talented plav made the left side of the Glenwood forward wall vir- tually in .fu'nerab1 - ro plung:s, was another of the outstanding iun- ior athletes to leiter in the art of football. Recognized as one of the more skillful submariners, Bunn, who possessed a robust constitution and lots of stamina could always be depended on to spill the ball- carrier before his offensive movement began. An offensive wizard, whose sinewy arms and driving charges opened holes in the oppo- siti wn's defense, h: often knocked down one man only to get up and sp:ed doivnfield to block another. Bunn's vigor and never-say- die sprit will be an asset to the '45 eleven. ERWIN CRAMP-Buddy, daredevil Demon who alternated be. tween the center and guard posts, was a senior officer who became an insigna wearer through his highly-rated work. This 140 pounds of destruction on the loose, whose willingness to ,mix it with the best, was fast on his feet, his deceptive elusiveness being the primary cause of his superb tackling. His value was also great in the fumble- recovery department where he excelled in taking advantage of mis- cues. On defense, he was sure and capable, his daring tactics will be missed to the superlative degree next year.

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JOHN MILTON-Monk, peppery Red and White guard who per- formed last year for North's Vikings, was the sparkplug of a calva- cade of stars who won thier letter at the art of blocking and tackling. Although handicapped by his size, this 135 pound fireball was a fast and notorious charger, having been quoted as being in the enemy backfield more times than the opposing quaterback. Offensively, he proved an expert, opening up wide gaps in the defense to lessen the plungers' burden JIMMY MULKEY-jim, tough and agile sophomore tackle, played stellar ball throughout the season. His dauntless defensive tactics distinguished him as a gridder of excpteional quality. lim weighs 145 pounds, is 5' 9 in stature, and he consistently used his husky frame very proficiently. By virtue of his talent as a football p1ayer,lim will undoubtedly be assured a starving berth on next year's eleven PAUL TUOMEY-Fish, senior speed merchant of the Demon eleven, whose ability as a climax runner provided coach lgo with a tailor- made wingback, was one of Glenwood's apt pref srmers in a fast Dem- on quartet of backfield stars. Endowed with dazzling speed which he used advantageously, he excelled on quick openers and wide sweeps around the flank. Serving as the man-in-motion on the Demons T- formation capers, he caught many passes as well as serving as one of the better blockers which led the ball carriers' interfenence. Fish's talent as a breakaway artist was also evident on defense, where as safety he took many punts and ran them back for heavy gains HAROLD VAUGHAN-Vaughny, peerless Demon tackle, whose bonecrushing contacts made him one of the most feared Glenwood linemen, was another of the first year candidates to letter despite an injury suffered in the seasons opener which limited his efforts. Tipping the scales at 158 pounds, he hits with a super-dreadnaught drive ahead of the carrier. Brawny and rugged, Harold, a slicer of no mean ability, is physically capable of handling a power attack. lllvl WEAVER-Tlowhorse, sturdy sophomore flankman, whose brilliant play on both offense and defense earned the praise of all, was one of the two second year men vt ho were awarded letters, This human torpedo, who dynamites the defensive half when leading in- terference on end excursions, and brushes the tackle bruisingly on the off-tackle slashes, was one of the most highly coveted pass snag- gers of the league. Towering five feet, eleven inches in the air and weighing a trim 145, this modest scph terror throttled all comets with his smashing tackles and cnllosal blocks KEITH ZEKBE-Zeb, quarterbacking genius of the Red Devils who proved to be the passing master that spread the defense to make it vulnerable to the long gainers, was the junior sensation who piloted the team throughout the '44 season. A field general of exceptional talent, Zeb was as adept at eeling through the knothole slits as at hitting dowm field receivers with projectile passes. A sizzling 145 er and ball handler deluxe, he was cosidered one of the scin- tillating line backers of the conference, his polished tackling and p :und fe irless attitude distinguishina him.