Roosevelt High School - Lariat Yearbook (Oakland, CA)

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x-..-.. ROOSEVELT COACHING STAFF Coach El vood Allison Mr. Elwood Allifon again supervised the Bovs ' Ph sical Education Department of ' iiB Roosevelt during the 1927-28 athletic ■Bjfl| k| season. As head instructor, Coach Allison JBp l had direct control of all hranches of ath- l ' W letics and gymnasium activities. The com- pletion of this season marked the fourth year of ] Ir. Allison ' s interest in Crim-on athletes. Although not acting in the role of coach, he supervised the formation of the tennis and golf teams. The Roughrider football and baseball varsity teams of the past season were under the mentorship of Coach Tommy Fitz- patrick. Under the coaching of Mr. Fitz- patrick, Roosevelt ' s football eleven saw its first victorv since entering O. A. L. com- petition. The second varsity basketball five was also coached by Coach Fitzpatrick, as were several inter-class teams of various sports. A unique record was made by Mr. Lee Gibbs, the third member of the coaching staff, upon his entrance as athletic director at Roosevelt. Coaching his first varsity squad under Crimson colors, Mr. Gibbs led the Roughrider basketball five to a league championship, the first to be had by any Roosevelt varsity team of major standing. The Crimson track squad was also under the direction of Coach Gibbs. During the fall term of 1927, he tutored the second varsity football squad. Mr. Gibbs is the successor of the former Roosevelt coach, Mr. George Crawford. Yell Leaders Roosevelt students enjoyed several peppy athletic rallies during the fall term of 1927. Harold Cummins, as head yell leader, presided over these sport rallies who c success may be credited to him. Humorous comments and the selection of novel enter- tainment featured the athletic assemblies for which Harold shall he remembered as one of Roosevelt ' s best ell leaders. As assistants, Cummins had Louis Macke and Tom Powers. .•fack Vhei ry and Ted Doyle were chosen us .lids to Louis ! lacke during the following term for membership to the Crimson ell leading staff. Licke and his assistants were given plent - of action during the successful basketball season. The aspirants for a position on the yell leading staff attended classes under the direction of Mr. E. D. Doxsee. These classes were held previous to the election in the fall and spring term of 1927-28. The bo s were coached and trained by Mr. Doxsee and were attended b former Roose elt ell leaders. Stxiy-six

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• x-. .. FOOTBALL Roosevelt presented a much improved football eleven over former ears ' teams for Oakland Athletic League competition in the 1927 gridiron race. Although the were able to win only one league game, the Roughriders offered stiff battles to their op- ponents. Two important events occurred during the season that made grid history for the school. First, Roosevelt won her initial victory since entering the league, and secondly, the Teddies placed on the mythical all-city team when Maurice Buck Baker, Rough- rider quarterback, was chosen to represent his position. Captain Phil Davidson earned a tackle position on the second (). A. L. squad, while Walter Rogers was given honorable mention. The team was coached by Tommy Fitzpatrick. It was the second )ear that Mr. Fitzpatrick has tutored the Roosevelt eleven and the improvement of team work over other Crimson squads was a noticeable feature of the season. Twelve men were awarded block R ' s for their pla ing during the season. Players who participated in ten or more league quarters and received blocks were : Captain Phil Davidson, tackle; Ed Loupy, fullback; Tom Rogers, half-back; Walter Rogers, tackle; Stanley Ness, end; Maurice Baker, quarterback; Gordon Nielson, guard; Joe Fitzpatrick, halfback; Harold Hopkins, center; Leroy Griffith, guard; Jimm - Hechtman, halfback; and Robert Sampson, end. Boys who did not play the required quarters to earn blocks and will be lost to the 1928 team through graduation are Clyde Beery, Russell Olsen, Tom Fletcher, Joe Kottinger, and Harley Kenne ' . Leroy Griffith, a two year letterman, will captain the 1928 Roosevelt team. At the close of the season the varsity players elected him to that position. George Magnus and Mervin Vater, prospective halfback and end, respectively, received injuries in earl - practice games that kept them from the Crimson line-up for the rest of the season. Other Teams Formed Football interest and participation was raised to a higher degree during the sem- ester with the formation of a second varsity and a 130-pound weight squad. Valuable experience was gained by players of both teams for future varsity use. The 130 ' s turned in the only victory of the lighter teams when they trounced Alameda, 12 to 0, with an offensive attack. Sixty-eight