Morgantown High School - Mohigan Yearbook (Morgantown, WV)

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511:-,..s.,: Sixty-uma MORGANTOWN 0-ELKINS I3 Friday Oct. II was an unhappy night for the Red and Blue when Elkins Highis Tigers stopped Morgantownis winning streak by ia I3-0 count. Emilo Thomas, ruled out via the age limit, didn't get to play in that game. MORGANTOWN I 4-WESTON I 3 Blasting from behind with I4 points in 'the final half, the Clydemen bounced back into the win column with a brilliant I4 to I3 verdict over Vveston High's Minutemen in a Conference game under the lights at Weston, Oct. I9. Every player was outstanding for Morgantown. Albertazzie and Hoskins scored touchdowns, with the latter converting both extra points on line bucks. IVIORGANTOWN 7-WASHINGTON IRVING I9 Hopes for a Big Ten championship dropped in the last quarter of the W. I. game when the Clarksburg team pushed across two touchdowns to send the Red and Blue into I9-7 defeat. Hoskins chalked up the touchdown and Albertazzie converted from placement. MORGANTOWN I2-WEST FAIRMONT 6 Morgantown and Vvest Fairmont renewed football re- lationship for the first 'time in eight years in a Nov. 2 game at Fairmont. Scores by Albertazzie and Hoskins in the first period provided the Clyde warriors with a I2 to 6 triumph. MORGANTOWN 4 I-GRAFTON 0 Climaxing their successful season, the Clydemen bowled over a big, sluggish Grafton eleven to a merry 4I-0 'tune before a homecoming crowd of 2,000 fans. Albertazzie and Hoskins tallied twice, Kelley and Springer once. Albertazzie booted five place-kicks.

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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

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Barnes, George-Junior forward . . . Better known as flake, the Red and Blue flash was, Without doubt, the outstanding player this year . . . He was placed on the All-Big Ten team and received All-S-tate honorable mention . . . Graduating at mid-year, Barnes won't play much next season . . . He led the 1941 scoring. Parsons, Bud-Sophomore forward . . . A smooth-worlv ing player, Parsons rated second in point-making . . . l-le was tricky with the ball and was a good shot . . . With two seasons ahead, Bud should make the headlines before graduating. Radcliff, Junior-Junior center . . , Radcliff, who ends his scholastic days at mid-year next winter, won't see much more action . . . He was an uacen on get- ting the ball eff the back-board . . . and shot from an over-head position mostly. Vecchio, Patsy-Senior guard . . . l-le was the best floor- Hall, Chip man on -the quint . . . Was an excellent set-shot artist . . . Handled the ball well . . . and stood out in defense play. Don-Senior guard . . . The blond-haired athlete was probably the hardest fighting player on the squad . , . l-le always fought for the ball and came through with points when needed most. ps, Mack-Junior center . . . Athough a starter early in the season, Chipps fell back into a substi- tute role as the campaign rolled on . , . I-le was particularly outstanding in the W. l.-Morgantown game at Clarksburg, tallying I5 points . . . Should be great next winter. lug A ,gi..g, Q Rogers, Roy-Sophomore guard . . . Rogers saw more service than any other reserve . . . He was a fine set-shot . . , good defensive man , . . and probably will be on the first team in '42, Feck, Jack-Junior forward . . . Feclc didn't play much until late in the season . . . ls a short, fast-moving cager , . . and should be of much help next winter. Gallagher, Harris-Sophomore center . . . A tall, skinny lad, Gallagher failed to see much playing this sea' son . . . but is expected to go places next year. Parsons, Charles--Sophomore forward . . . Hl..ard, as he was called by Red and Blue teammates, was the biggest man on the squad . . . Coach Clyde used him for reserve duty in an effort to give him some experience for years to come. Seventy