Soldan Blewett High School - Reflector Yearbook (St Louis, MO)

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flmtlaf OACH WOODROW HATFIELD in his second year in St. Louis as a coach had to start from scratch with the combination of Soldan and Blewett. Sixty fellows from both schools reported to practice September 1, 1948, and the weeding out process began. By the fourth of September the squad was down to a work- able size and they began preparing for the first game which was just five days away. Soldan-Blewett started its athletic career on a good note by defeating a highly rated East St. Louis eleven 8-6. This was one more victory than was expected of the team. With only six returning lettermen and four of these being in the backfield, Soldan-Blewett was expected to be a breather on everyone's schedule. Soldan-Blewett then ventured to U. City and played the worst game of its entire sea- son, losing to the County Champs 20-8. This game showed the Tigers' many faults that hither-to-fore had not been evident. The Tigers next went to Walsh Stadium to engage the District Champs, St. Louis U. High. After fighting a losing battle up until the closing minutes, the hyphenated eleven were brought to life by a long pass by Bill Roemerman and a few seconds later Roemer- man scored on a terrific plunge over the left side of the line. This game was highlighted by brilliant offensive and defensive play by Marv Rosengarten and Tony Karakas. Entering league play the Tigers had a rec- ord of win, loss, and one tie. In the first league game the combined school beat Mc- TIRST RUWZ Lepticll, Rosche. Krueger, Rosengartcn, Mahew, Lowe. Heuer, Ifing, MV- Uiliileld. Akfi. SECUNU ROVV5 Kilmkfli- Rffemeflm Anastas, Suchart, Scholar, Ilannagan, Cofer, Enloe, Jones, llnrt, VX' gl . 'IOP ROW: Levy, DuBml, Rziskns, Luzenske, Milonzxs, Thoi llfgll, Olive, Diekmann, Baker, Ashby, Vlfoodcn, lwitcheell. Page One Hundred Four

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paris N THE basketball floor, the tennis court, the baseball diamond, the gridiron, our teams strive mightily and successfully to bring hon' ors to So1danfBlewett. Perhaps nowhere else do we Hnd such a colorful, spirited picture of school life as that of excited students wav' ing their banners of maroon and gold, inciting their team to victory. We give only praise and thanks to these boys who devote their time to training for and participation in competitive sports by which they place our teams high among the ranks of those who have attained success in the field of athletics. Page One Hundred Three

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j00f6Cl,! Kinley 12-6. Jim Mahew scored both touch- downs to lead his mates to victory. Both of the touchdowns were directly responsible to beautiful passes thrown by Bill Roemerman. The next game was a heart breaker in more than one way. The team lost the serv- ices of a wonderful halfback when Angelo Lombardo broke his leg, and they lost the game 7-6 in the last two minutes of play. The night of October 29 the Union Ave- nue eleven lost the third game of their cur- rent season by one point to the District Champs of 1948. The boys led at the half 12-0, but were not able to hold that lead. They fought all the way, never admitting defeat, but the extra point meant the differ- ence, 20-19. Southwest promptly proceeded, the next week, to trample the downhearted Tigers 26-7. From here the team went up, defeating the Cleveland eleven 19-14, and having a wonderful time beating Central 24-6. They might have been more of a threat throughout the season had they been able to make extra points. They lost three victories by that margin. One was not a defeat, but might have been a victory, if-but it's too late now. At the close of the season the new school had a very successful record considering the circumstances, ending up with four wins, four losses, and a tie. ANGELO LOMBARDO JIM MAHEW Captain, 1949 Captain, 1948 Captain Jim Mahew was honored by being named All-District on the three papers and the Quarterbacks Club. Tony Karakas, Joe King, Bill Roemerman, Marv Rosengarten, and Bill Beuer all re- ceived honorable mention from these sources. Twenty letters were given to the football players. Those receiving them are: George Anastas, Jim Mitchell, Bill Beuer, Bob Krue- ger, Angelo Lombardo, captain for '49, Marvin Rosengarten, Leo Catsavis, Tony Karakas, Joe King, Ronald Suchart, Bill Roemerman, Stan Fink, Jack Rosche, Jake Leptich, Stan Levy, Jim Jones, Jay Dee Hart, Jim Mahew, Paul Ashby, and Bob Dieckman. Page One Hundred Five