Hudson High School - True Blue Yearbook (Hudson, WI)

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17 porters exhibited - was in evidence, Upon the return of the team from Cumberland, a band of loyal Hudsonites met them at the train aad celebrated the first victory The second game was played m the home field against the fast team from Stillwater High. Handicapped as the Hudson team was by the oarring of three of the first team men, they put up a good tight and, though defeated 12 to 0, were not in the least discredited by losing to a team of thatcalibre. Stillwater had to work through every nvnuteof play, and Hudson High kept them guessing as to what to expect next. No one was disheartened by the defeat and the team went to work with vigor to patch up the weak points. Hudson was victorious over Galahad on Oct 12, bv a score of 18to(», the game being played at the Athletic field. Though Hud- son High was victorious, the general opinion was that they did not play the game they were capable of playing until the last quarter. No points were made by eitherteam until the last quarter, but Hud- son carried the ball close to her opponents line several times in the early stages of the game: she lost the ball by unlucky fumbles. In the last quarter, however, she redeemed herself, putting the pig's skin over the line for three touch-downs in twelve minutes. Then it was that Hudson showed the kind of ball she was capable of play- ing and, by forward passes and trick plays, gained ground on Gal- ahad almost at will. A few slight injuries were received in this game but no one was hurt badlv enough to be kept out of later games. On Oct. 17, River Falls saw her team go down to defeat on her own field, Hudson High winning the game by a score of 21 to 13. This was one of the besr of the season and the play was fast and furious from start to finish. River Falls scored on a touchdown, a goal kick and two field goals; Hudson’s score resulted from three touchdowns and three goal kicks. The forward passes were again the means of Hudson High's best gains and one of them re- sluted in a touchdown. The referee was slightly in favor of the River Falls team but, in spite of that, Hudson won by a good mar- gin. At Menomome on Oct. 26, Hudson High School met the high- school team from that city in a rather one sided game. Hudson High played a team entirely out of her class, her opponents out-

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16 Association has been reorganized, and. though there are not quite so many members enrolled as in previous years, the school spirit behind the Athletic seems to be as strong as ever. A large pro portion of those who make up the teams represented the school in the past year. The basket-ball and base ball squads will, with the exception of one or two members, contain the same men as last year. As both teams were very successful in the past year, this years team will undoubtedly carry off honors. Mr Burkhold er. who so ably assists the athletic organiz itions of tne sch ol, is in charge of that phase of sch ol life again, and if the right kind of support is given him in his work, will no doubt make a success of athletics this year. Football has been reinstated and thus far, c insidering the dis- advantages under which the team has worked, the showing made has been exceptionally go d. Tn addition to the I ick of experience among the players, due to the fact that football has had no part in the H. H. S. work for some time, there is the lack of material with which to make a second team anb strengthen the first team.Consid ering these disadvantages and trouble oyer the religibility of sotne- of the players, the team, has done well to be as successful as it has been. Three out of five games have been won thus far. and the prospects for one or two more victories are bright. The following- are the principal facts in the games already played this season: On Sept. 28, the team played the first game of the season at Cumberland,defeating Cumberland High by a score of 27 to 2. Cum berland started the game with the idea hat she was to have easy work winning the game, but changed her mind within a few min utes after play started. Hudson made her p lints by four touch- downs and three goal kicks, Cumberland’s score resulting from a safety. Only at one other time was Huds in’s g al line in danger, and there the team held the opponents at a critical moment and sav- ed a touchdown. Hudson’s )lay was fast and snappy at nil periods of the game. The reception given the members of the team and those who accompauied thorn was exceptionally good, and Cumber and deserves praise for the royal treatment we received at her hands. None of the crabbed attitude which the Menomonie sup-

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weighing her by twenty or twenty-live pounds. In spite of the fact that she was up against a bigger, heavier team, Hudson fought to the end. Time and time again she worked forward pisses for long gains only to be stopped by her heavier opponents in places where trick plays could not be nsed. It was the universal opinion among the spectators that Hudson had a fast brainy team but that ihis could not off-set the weight of her opponents. The men offic;ating were all from Menoraonie and in addition to that the Menomonie players used rougher tactics than are generally allowed in a high school game. No discredit whatsoever can be cast upon Hudson High for losing a game to a team of the weight and speed which the Menomonie team exhibited. ALUMNI REPORT CLASS OF 1912 The fol'owing members are employrd in the Omaha Oar Shops. Harry Nelson, Donald Disney, Arthur Carlson, Harold Stoffer Lucien Kinney and Frank Johnston. Barter Bell is attending the University of Minnesota, Gordon Keety is attending Macalaster College, Edward Rush is employed in the St. Paul Omaha Shops, Florence Disney is attending River Falls Normal, Maria Denniston is attending the Milwaukee Normal, Jessie Gilbertson is employed in Dr. Smith’s Dental parlors, Ruth Bowers is employed in the French Dry Gleaning establishment, Florence North is teaching school, MvrtleGamble is teaching school, Stanley Quale'is employed in St. Paul, Olga Eng, Hnlda Hiller, Jennie Walstrom, Cora Schwalenand Stella Johnson are remaining at home. Agnes O’Keefe is teaching school. CLASS of 1911 Sam Carroll is employed in the Omaha Shops, Walter Michelson is attending University of Minnesota, Philip Swasey is attending the St. Paul College of Law, Tom O’Brien is attending the St. Paul College of Law, LoraCashman is employed in St. Paul, Day Menkey is employed in F. O. Crary’s office, Elliott Jones is employed in J. E. Jones’ store. Irving Holden is employed as lineman by the telephone pany. com