University of Arkansas Fort Smith - Numa Yearbook (Fort Smith, AR)

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ROWLETT BRISCO DuVALL HOLLAND SCOTT DAVIS Football Squad Vernon Rowlett- Dode,'-Back Another of the Bruins' fine backs was Vernon Rowlett. He helped out on the scoring end of many plays and was also a good defen- sive player. Dode will be back to do his part toward the making of a winning team next year. Delno Brisco4 Hungry -End A hard worker and a fine pass receiver, Brisco was a great blocker and a smart defensive player and was admired by fans for his sur- plus of nerve and blocking power. He will be back next year, and you can bet his job will he well done. S. E. DuVall- Screwball Center S. E. kept the Grizzlies going throughout the season. He was pos- sibly the most generally liked player on the squad, and he was a bright spot in the line with his hard blocking and vicious tackling. John Holland- Prof -Back t'Prof was the quarterback who constantly showed his prowess as a field general for the Grizzlies. His passing arm made him a main- stay in the baekfield, and he was also a dependable punter. He will be back next year. Bobby Scott- Rosebud,'-Guard Rosebud,' was recognized by everyone as the Bruin's finest line- man all season. Although Bobby suffered a broken finger at the start of the year, he came back to finish strong, His brilliant work earned him a berth on the all-state second team. Arthur Davis- Shifty -Trainer For several years now, Shifty has been a familiar figure at foot- ball games in Grizzly Stadium. A loyal supporter of the Bruins, he is always ready With his first-aid kit to patch up battered athletes.

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Football Squad Harlan Elmore- Grennie --Guard Harlan proved a great asset to the team in filling a dificult po- sition. He has qualities that help make a great football player. The Bruins can use many players like f'Grennie. He will be an even greater asset to the team next year as a senior. Claud Kell- Sorry --Manager Claud held down the position of student manager single-handed. A fast man with the tape and lini- ment, he eased the pains of many Grizzly stalwarts and gave them that added pep to go back into the game to win. Dick Gregg- Blown-Tackle One of the heaviest men on the team, Dick was a devastating tackler who was feared by every Grizzly opponent. A sixty-minute man, he had plenty of sportsman- ship and contributed much to the Bruin forward wall. He gained the admiration of both players and coaches. Vernon Barrett- Chubby Tackle Chubby was two hundred pounds of terror to every Grizzly opponent. He was a great blocker and a sure tackler. He will be back next year to fill any hole there may be in the Bruin line. Tommy Donoho- Star -Back A sophomore, Star promises to add that extra spark for Coach Thompson next year. He played a great game in the backfield, with that desire to win showing in his every move. Tommy is fast develop- ing into an outstanding back. ELMORE KELL DONOHO GREGG BARRETT

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lntra-Mu ral Touch Football Co-ordinating' the FSHS and JC intra-mural program was the intra-mural committee with Coach Frank Jones as director and Doyle Cole, JC sophomore, as chairman of the committee. Tommy Daniels and Louis Swofford were Senior High mem- bers of the group, of which Bill Sengel is the other JC member. Having successfully conducted two years of intra-mural sports, this body has helped assure intra-murals a permanent place in the athletic program of both schools. Charles Liotta's JC Freshman Tigers drew Hrst blood in the race for the intra- mural sweepstakes award by winning' top honors in touch-football. Squad members of the champions are: front row-Jewel Morris, Bryan Webb, Bobby Hicksg standing- Joe Holley, Alfred Sass, Captain Charles Liotta, and Wayne Hays.