Tombstone High School - Prospector Yearbook (Tombstone, AZ)

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Although a Jumor Jerry played his fzrst season of foot- ball, and played a very fine game both on offense and de- fense from the halfback pos1t1on .Terry was a good runner and tackler He w1l1 robabl be one of the strongest men Ted remamed out the entxre season for the flrst time thls year, thus bemg a begxnner From the quarterback posltlon, he d1d a very good job 1n callmg plays With a lzttle more expenence should be able to play exther in HH- FRED BAKARICH--HB Buck gamed thuty pounds between h1s Freshman year 1n football and h1s Sophomore year and developed in general football ab111ty almost as much He was used on defense this year but played offense ball to prove ANDY ESCARCEGA CENTER Andy played center thxs year and d1d a very fme job for a begumer but w1ll probably not play 1n th1s posi- t1on but may be transferred to the backfleld next year va A We ,, 4'-e 7f?lQg -me W .k-- -Q 1-T-yi .

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Football ' fy., ,,,,..tga.f3.,, Co-Captains ERNEST ESCARCEGA-QB Ernie was field general a small but mighty player. His running and kicking was above average, 1' but his passing ability was by it far his greatest asset. He was recognized by coaches of the SSS by being chosen on their All-Star team. ,QQS--at with A 'FY' Q., AAA' PETE CASTRO-END Pete's outstanding quality was his defensive play. He was an excellent blocker and tackler. Although Pete was a good pass receiver, most of the plays developed toward his side and his efforts went toward block- ing. He received SSS honorable mention. LEE BLOOM CENTER Lee very ably filled one of our weakest spots. His ball snapping was very good for a Freshman candidate, but his greatest asset was his ability to get away from a defensive man and receive passes. He was one of teain's leading scorers. GLENN PYEATT--HB Glenn was the smallest man on our starting lineup, but what he lacked in size was made up in speed and fight. I-le was a good blocker, fastest ball carriers in the league. I-le scored many TDs by his ability to break away and outrun the defense. PAUL LUKE--END Paul developed tremendously over his Freshman year play, and if he improves as much as a Junior, he will be a very dangerous player. His defensive play was his greatest asset this year. He should be an all-round play- er in his future years in TUHS. MANUEL ABRIL--END Like Paul, Manuel has developed very much over his initial year of play in football. His tackling particularly has improved. He should be good for numerous touch- downs from his end position in the future. FRANK RAMIREZ--END Frank was forced to play his Junior year from the side lines because of an injury, however he came back his Senior year to play an outstanding game on offense and A defense. He was alert on defense, an excellent pass re- ceiver and deadly on tackling and blocking. He was S chosen on the SSS All-,Star team. ' FRANK GARCIA--HB Frank was perhaps the fastest man on the team, lack of experience kept him out of game a good part of the time With more experience, he should become our best run- ner. 38

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...,-.......-, ...,,,..... . V f-- ---ferxpg.:-fi -5555155-7 Summary Football Season With five' returning lettermen and a whole new bunch of boys, with little experience Coach Wyatt with his great coaching ability managed to mold a good squad in a short time. The football squad which averaged between 110 and 155 pounds had what every coach would want, good co-operation, a great fighting spirit, and most important of all a great deal of good sportsrnanship, winning or losing. With these qualities they were rewarded with six wins and three losses, a successful season. Although the Tombstone Yellowjackets were rated fourth in the SSS league, it rnan- aged to place two men on the All-Star Team and two with honorable mentions as selected by head coaches of the league. Ernie Escarcega and Frank Ramirez placed on the first string, Pete Castro and Glenn Pyeatt had honorable mentions. 4'St. David 33-16 'Benson 46-Z8 Bowie 58-18 Ft. Thomas 46-28 'Willcox Z5-18 Valley Union 56-31 Pima 36-32 Patagonia 58-29 Ft. Grant Z8-6 'FLOST ja ff 4 A N ? ',.fls.i:'k,,:i-. Y ki 'k 9 --1-.. N fs lv' A .-, . , . N '-' 1 gg .4 X , ,r A 1 ....s 1 STANDING: Left to Right: Coach Wyatt, Castro, Abril, Felland, Baknrich, P. Luke, Ramirez, E. Escarcega, Watson, Tidwell, manager. BOTTOM ROW: J. Escarcega, Martinez, A. Escarcega, Bloom. C. Luke, Pyeatt, Darnell, Garcia, Nunnelley. 40 '- W in 4 H 4