Morgantown High School - Mohigan Yearbook (Morgantown, WV)

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Springer, Bill-Senior tackle . . . He had a great season and looked better than any lineman that played here . . . Bill was captain for many games . , . He was given Big Ten honorable mention. Zuccari, Memmo-Senior guard . . . Mzucu was probably the m-ost under-rated player on the squad . . . He was a fine-spirited boy, and was always found in the opponents backfield zig-zagging for tackles . . . Zuccari was placed on the third all-State team and Big Ten honorable mention list. Brand, Warren-Senior guard . . . Brand was a con- sistent performer all year . . . He always made his share of tackles, and was in there battling every minute. Christopher, Ralph-Senior end, but played halfback in part of the games . . . He was a hard-driving player and caught many passes during the season. Ferrara, Emil--Senior tackle . . . A hard-trying gridder, Emil held down his tackle berth in fine fashion . . . He hit hard, blocked hard, and played hard. Radcliff, Orval-Junior center, alternating at end late in the season . . . Was outstanding on defense . . . He intercepted many passes . . . Received honorable mention in the Big Ten and should go places next fall. Sixty-seven Knapp, John-Senior back . . . Did most of the blocking, especially after Thomas left the squad . . . And he came through with fine gains on line bucks when necessary. Hoskins, Paul-Senior back . . . Paul was a fast, hard-driving ball-carrier . . . Was kept out of three games because of in- juries . . . He crossed opponents' goal lines many times, being the second highest scorer. Thomas, Emilio-Senior back . . . Played in only four games . . . He was then dismissed because of the State age limit . . . But while on the squad, Emilio was a rough- and-rugged player. Albertazzie, Ralph-Senior back . . . He was T. N. T. to most teams, and because of his brilliant running he received the name of Ramblin' Ralph . . . Ralph scored most of the Clydemen -touchdowns and extra points . . . Did biggest part of the ball- carrying . . . and made the all-Big Ten team.

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FOOTBALL Morgantown High School's i940 football ma- chine rode through one of its best grid seasons in many a year, Winning six games, tying Wheeling, and dropping two close verdicts. The Clydemen placed third in the Big Ten Conference with four wins in six starts. SUMMARY MORGANTOWN 39-MASONTOWN 0 The Red and Blue eleven ran roughshod over a light Masontown team by a 39 to 0 score in the season opener. Morgantown tallied twice in each the first and second quarters, and once in the final two periods. Scoring mostly on long runs, Ramblin' Ralph Albertazzie crossed the goal line three times, Paul Hoskins twice, and john Knapp once. MORGANTOWN 25-KINGWOOD O Morgantown proved its supremacy over Preston County foes in its second start, regisgtering a 25-0 victory over Kingwood l'iigh's Stags. The Clydemen scored in every period with two touchdowns by Albertazzie, one by Knapp and Scott, and Albertazzie's placement. MORGANTOWN 0-WHEELING 0 Outweighed almost I0 pounds per man, the local foot- ballers outplayed VVheeling's big Colds in every department but had to be content with a 0-0 deadlock. Morgantown threatened to score in the final moments. Paul Hoskins, regular halfback, was on the sidelines nursing an injury. MORGANTOWN I9-EAST FAIRMONT 0 Playing away for the first time on October 4, Morgan- town High continued to keep its record unblemished by turning fback the East Fairmont Bees, I9 to 0, in a Big Ten night game. Ralph Christophefs 85-yard sprint, a 59-yard touchdown run by Albertazzie, and a line plunge by Knapp produced the M. H. S. points. . f , r Sixty-Sim

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Jamison, Bob-Sophomore end . . . Bob was -a starter when the season got underway, but was forced to the sidelines when he got a broken ankle . . . Vfhat he does next year will show his ability. Wotring, Don-Junior center .. . Big-Arm, as he was called by his mates, should see plenty of service next fall . . . A substitute center, Don moved in- to a regular pivot berth late in the season. Howell, Bud-Senior tackle . . . The 200-pound line- man saw very little service, but played hard when called upon for action . . . l-le was a fine blocker and tackler. Salvatti, Eugene-Senior guard . . . Salvatti was called upon For reserve duty probably more than any other man . . . l-le was a fine blocker and tackler . . . and always played hard. Kelly, Dwight-Junior back . . . He took over the quar- terback position vacated by Thomas . . . Ran hard, piunged far, and was a stone-wall when blocking . . . Should be great next season. Scott, Jimmy--Senior back . . . Although handicapped because of his half-pint size, Scotty turned in some fine performances . . . and was exceptionally good in the Wheeling battle . . . Was a reserve, but started a couple games. Delgastiani, Paul-Junior end . . . DeBastiani, a light but scrappy player, saw much action during the season . . . Started out as sub, but gained a starting post soon after . . . l-le was a hard blocker. Henderson, Jim-Junior end . . . Alternating with De- Bastiani at an end, he proved most valuable to the Clydemen's success . . . Played his post well . . . and is being banked upon again for the '4l cam- paign. Stbvfgf-tiiglri