Sumner High School - Echo Yearbook (Greensboro, NC)

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Maroon and Gold rallied, falling short by six points at the whistle. Final score, Guilford 43» Sumner 37. This was a fitting conclusion to a successful season. Scores of other games were: Sumner - 14 Sumner - 20 Sumner - 41 Sumner - 27 Sumner - 25 Sumner - 29 Sumner - 32 Sumner - 48 Sumner - 16 Sumner - 21 Sumner - 39 Guilford - 48 Stokesdale - 17 Colfax - 32 Jamestown - 22 Guilford - 41 Summerfield - 23 Summerfield - 31 Colfax - 14 Allen Jay - 26 Allen Jay - 35 Jamestown - 36 Although the basketball team was one of teamwork and sportsmanship, special mention should go to some of the players. Marcus Short was a mainstay with his high scor¬ ing, securing an all county position due to his fine play. Billy Lewis was outstanding in his floor play. After a slow start, Lewis became well known for his dribbling passing, and constribution of points in vital moments. These boys were ably helped by Pete Pope, Jimmy McCuiston, and Sherman Canter. Young players showing promise were Benny Stroupe, Bill McGee, Larry Wyrick, Bobby Foust, Ed¬ ward Foust, and Colin Edwards. Girls Basketball The girls’ many wins as the basketba11 boys were, team was not credited withas but not because they did not try. The odds were against them most they did win two gomes and had lots of whole team should be commended for their ship and their refusal to give up, even almost sure every time. of the time, but fun trying. The good sportsman- though defeat was All of the games were good, but the two most exciting ones were with Jamestown and Colfax. The game with James¬ town was at Pleasant Garden, and the score was 23 to 16. Barbara Rayle was high-scorer with 13 points. The score with Colfax was 17 to 8, our last victory. Barbara Rayle led again with 8 points. The last game of the season was the tournament They played the Gibsonville out of the tournament. girls’ team and lost, so game. were These were the most important games of the year, and

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even if they did not win but two games all season, they did pretty well considering the circumstances. The coaches were swell and helped in every way they could. They sacrificed a lot to take over the team, and it was really appreciated. If they had not done so there would not have been a team. All of the girls will tell you it was worth the effort and expense and the school is look- ing forward to a much better season next year. Scores of other games Sumner Sumner Sumner Sumner Sumner Sumner Sumner Sumner Sumner Sumner Sumner were: - 16 Guilford - 32 - 14 Stokesdale - 45 - 14 Colfax - 18 - 23 Jamestown - 16 - 16 Guilford - 32 - 10 Summerfield - 35 - 6 Summerfield - 36 - 17 Colfax - 8 - 13 Allen Jay - 45 - 11 Allen Jay - 28 — 37 Jamestown - 39 Baseball When the first call for baseball practice was is¬ sued, Mr. Smith, our coach, greeted about thirty candi¬ dates, many of them freshmen. A merry battle resulted for every position. Many of the newcomers were retained. Several of last season’s players are back, however. Marcus Short is back at his old post; the initial sack. The territory around the pivot bag is held down by Bill Lewis, back at his old shortstop position, and little Larry Wyrick, the new second baseman. Elroy Dodson is in reserve. Third base is being covered by Pete Pope,back at his old position after a years absence. In the outfield, Shorty Farlow is in left field, N. R. Harris in center, and Charles Austin in right. All these boys were with the team last year. Gene Laughlin is back for mound duty with a prom¬ ising new catcher, Edward Foust as his battery mate. As this goes to press, the outlook for Sumner’s baseball team is bright. Our first game will be with Curry of Greensboro.