Paris High School - Arena Yearbook (Paris, IL)

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First Row: Garret. Willoughby. Mumbower. Second Row: Peterson, Eslinger, Froiier, Hamilton. Our Boys Will Shine Tonight SCHEDULE Paris Opponents 12 Tuscola ............... 14 6 Marshall . 6 20 Oblong ................ 0 0 Charleston City 0 21 Areola ................ 6 7 Casey 7 12 Newman ................ 31 6 Gerstmeyer ............ 12 0 Newton ................ 13 In the eighth game, Gertsmeyer came to Paris, but went home victorious after the Tigers' plays failed to jell. Nothing was gained on fumbles deep in enemy territory. Gertsmeyer scored 12 points to 6 for the Tigers. In the last game of the season with Newton, the Tigers failed to score. Newton's powerful drives enabled them to pile up 13 points. The Tigers were outplayed in only two games— Newman and Newton—and in others they just didn't have Lady Luck on their side. Their season's record was 2 wins, 4 losses, and 3 ties. It is unusual when a team ties three games in one season. With the experience gained this season the Tigers should play a rugged brand of ball next fall. Left to Right: Rode. Frey, Eslinger, Graham, Wright. Bristow.

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 HOLD THAT TIGER FOOTBALL SUMMARY This year the Tigers scheduled three new teams— Tuscola, Areola, and Newman. Under the direction of Coach Ernie Eveland, the Tigers used the ”T formation with a team of big and fast boys. The Tigers started their season at Tuscola. This would have proved a good match except for the Tigers' bad luck. Crabtree's brilliant quarter-back sneak gave Paris the first touchdown of the season. Paris was on Tuscola's two-yard line when the game ended with the score—Tuscola, 14: Paris, 12. The Tigers came right back the next week with that old fighting spirit. 19 first downs to Marshall's 4 were made, but penalties held them down. One of the outstanding plays of the season was in a series of completed poses made by the Carli-Brewster combination. When the final horn was sounded, the Tigers were on Marshall's two-yard line, and the score was 6 all. Paris traveled to Oblong for the next battle determined to win. The Tigers came out on top. This was the only E. I. League game won. When the last play was made, Paris had 20 to 0 for Oblong. On October 5, the Tigers went to Charleston only to battle the Trojans up and down the field with no score. They failed to score deep in the enemy territory. Neither could the Trojans muster enough strength to push the ball through the Fighting Tigers' line. The next week Areola was played. The Tigers ran wild and scored 14 points in the first quarter. The end runs of Steidl and Carli accounted for several first downs. Paris emerged from the game with 21 points to Areola's 6. The next two games found the Tigers playing two highly rated teams in the state, Casey and Newman. With Casey's sneok play the game ended in a tie, 7 all, as Crabtree burst the ball in kicking an extra point. In the other game bad luck struck again. When the score was tallied, Newman had 31 points to Paris' 12. Firs Row: Stephens, I. Tolen, Grohom, Bailey, Johnson, Fowler, Reed, Roberts, V. Cummins, Dawson, Wilhoit, Geekie, C. Wishart Second Row: Pederson, Toney, Ivlorris, Steidl, Haase, Forster, Asher, Smock, Englum, Henn, E. Tolen, Waggoner. Third Row: Garrett, Mumbower, Willoughby, Hamilton, Ashley, Pennell, Dittomore, Campbell, Curl, Clark, Carli, Deem, Woy-mire, Brewster, Coach Eveland. Fourth Row: Bishop, Gleason, Alexander, Waller, F. Wishart, Perry, Davidson. Watson, Crobtree, Owens, Powell, Sultxer, Eld red ge.

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 THE ORANGE CAPTAIN BILL CRABTREE—Senior Back Bill was the key man in the Paris “T formation this year. His place as passer, punter, and ground-gainer will be hard to fill next year. TOM BERGAN—Senior Tackle Tom was a shifty man who broke up plays in the backfield as well as in the line. He will certainly be missed next year. ROBERT WALLER—Junior End Bob saw plenty of action in the last two games of the season. He was a valuable player on defense, especially on stopping end runs. SHIRLEY ELDREDGE—Senior Back Shirk's power and speed made him a hard man to stop on his end runs and line plunges. He proved this in the game at Oblong. DON CLARK—Senior Back Horsey galloped all over the gridiron when he got his hands on that pigskin. After a year in the Navy, he was a headache to the enemy. JAMES FORSTER—Senior Guard Jim was really a threat when he got up steam. When least expected he would plunge over the line and nail the ball or the carrier. DOW MORRIS—Junior Center Buggar proved to be a tough boy in that line. He is a good prospect for first-string center next year. JOE DAVIDSON—Senior Back With his speed and hard driving, Joe carried that pigskin for long gains. He saw some action on the first string in the middle of the season. JACK ASHER—Junior Tackle Jack's size and weight proved to be an advantage. He was a big rock to move in the Newman game. Jack will be back next year to show his stuff. BUD SULTZER—Senior End Bud was good at slicing in and breaking up plays. He worked hard all season and held the enemy when coach sent him into the game. ROBERT OWENS—Junior End Bob's favorite play was the basketball pass. With his passing ability and his educated toe he will be back to make trouble for the opponents. TOM ENGLUM—Senior Tackle Tom was a boy who opened up holes in that line. He played hard football all season. His specialty was blocking punts and picking up fumbles.