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

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RAIDER FOOTBALL This year was Hudson's champion- ship year. The blue and silver Raiders coached by Carver Fouks came through the football schedule without a defeat. With a huge line and a speedy backfield, Hudson was able to come through with success. The last Raider championship was won in 1948, and the boys were really de- termined to win it this year. Coach Fouks used the split T which no one was able to stop. The first game of the Hudson gridiron schedule was Menomonie. This game was non-conference, but Menomonie has always been a strong rival of Hudson. Chow Rose and Chuck Barr scored in the first quarter, and Rose scored again in the second putting Hudson out in front in the first half. Menomonie's only touchdown came on a long pass. Hud- son won the game 19-7. Next on the list was Ellsworth. Hudson really rolled over a young Ellsworth team by a score of 39-0 on a muddy field. The scoring honors went to Rog Miller, Chow Rose, Red Johannsen, and Tom O'Keefe. The Hudson line didn't give Ellsworth a rest all night. Every player who went down got playing experience. Spring Valley gaveHudsona rough time for a while; but with the help of a long pass by Chow Rose to Ron Willie and a pass interception by Cheeta Powers, the Raiders were able to win 14-0. Both teams played brilliant defense. Colfax was next to fall before Hud- son's football machine by a score of 26-0. O'Keefe led the scoring with two touchdowns. Rose also scored a T. D. and threw a touchdown pass to Ron Willie. The Hudson forward wall held the Colfax eleven at bay throughout the game. It was sweet revenge for Hudson when they overpowered a powerful River Falls' team by a slight margin of 7-6. Tom O'Keefe scored the only touchdown for Hudson, and Jerry The Toe Rose booted the winning point. River Falls retaliated when Cernohous scored for River Falls, but the Hudson defense smashed the try for extra point. This was Hudson's Homecoming game. Hudson really Tamed the 'Tigers' when they met New Rich- mond. The Hudson defense held all night only allowing one touchdown for New Richmond. Rose, Willie, and O'Keefe were the scorers for Hudson. Many of the reserves got experience. The win over Glenwood was one more step toward the championship. Hudson's brilliant defense really showed up when the Raiders stopped Glenwood's highly rated passing at- tack. Chow Rose started the scor- ing for the blue and white with a 50 yard punt return. His efforts were dittoed by Tom O'Keefe, Chuck Barr, and Sticky-finger s Benoy. When the final whistle sounded the score was 26-0 in Hudson's favor. For the last game Hudson traveled to Baldwin. Led by Red Johannsen, who scored three of the four touch- downs, Hudson was able to win the championship. Baldwin began passing, but the Raiders stopped almost every pass. All the reserves had an opportunity to play; and in the last quarter a senior team, playing any position they wanted, almost made a touchdown. 29

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Fourth Row -- Bill Dahlin, David Kirkpatrick, Robert Rohl, Wayne Benoy, Bernard Lyksett, Thomas Everson. Jon Arneson, Richard Gartmann, Wayne Nord, Dale Perseiis, Gary Cameron. Third Row -- Coach Carver Fouks, Dale St. Ores, Dallas Nord. David LeRoy Petersen, Thomas Benoy, Jerry Rose, Thomas Beer, Dan Powers, William Slater, Alfred Pribble, Jack Hudson, Coach Jim Haas. Second Row -- Ronald Willie, Howard Johannsen, Roger Miller, Thomas O’Keefe, Charles Barr, Albert Jacobsen, Patrick O'Malley, James Burton, John Bogut. First Row -- David Lloyd Peterson, Harry Bill Erb, Norman Rehder, Richard Cameron, Charles Reisinger, Paul Wright, Roger Persell, John Kester, John Hanley. CONGRATULATIONS CHAMPS Sept. 10 Sept. 17 Sept. 24 Oct. 1 Oct. 9 Oct. 15 Oct. 22 Oct. 29 Season Scores Hudson 19 Menomonie 7 Hudson 39 Ellsworth 0 Hudson 14 Spring Valley 0 Hudson 26 Colfax 12 Hudson 7 River Falls 6 Hudson 27 New Richmond 6 Hudson 26 Glenwood City 0 Hudson 26 Baldwin 0

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Senior CHARLES CHUCK BARR. . . 5’ 9 . . . 165 pounds... A two year letterman . . . Chuck was one of the co-captains and the quarterback. Being a fine passer and an excellent runner, he was one of the main assets of the team. He also threw many vicious tackles. His best game was with the River Falls Wildcats. ALBERT JAKE JACOBSEN ... 5 10 . . .171 pounds ... A two year letterman . . . Jake was the other co-captain. There was hardly a man that got around Jake’s left end. He also threw many key blocks that set up numerous touch- downs. Jake played his best game against River Falls. HOWARD RED JOHANNSEN ... 5’ 11 . . . 165 pounds ... A three year letter- man . . . Red is the only three year let- terman on the squad having played full- back since his sophomore year. He was one of the best fullbacks in the conference. Red was noted for his hard driving plunges and brutal tackles. His best game was with Baldwin when he made three T. D.'s. Lettermen THOMAS BULLY BEER ... 6' 1 160 pounds... A two year letterman . . . Bully switched over from tackle to center this year. Tom was used mainly on offense, but he was excellent on de- fense also. His best game was Glenwood City when he intercepted two passes. THOMAS KEEFER O’KEEFE ... 5’ 10 . . . 180 pounds ... A two year letter- man . . . Keefer came to Hudson from Spring Valley in his junior year and has been a mainstay every since. His swift running and splendid pass receiving help- ed Hudson tally up its scores. Tom play- ed right half-back. His best game was the River Falls’ game. DAN CHEETA POWERS ... 5' 11 . . . 210 pounds. . .A one year letterman . . . Don transferred from Owatonna in his sen- ior year where he earned a letter. Dan was one of the best tackles in the con- ference. He was a rugged line man and made many pulverizing tackles and blocks. His best game was against River Falls. 30