Vassar High School - Echo Yearbook (Vassar, MI)

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BASEBALL Top Row-J. Miller, L. Curvin, N. Miihlbach, K. Smith, N. VandeBunt, M. Seney, J. Titsworth, A- Seymour. Second Row-Mr. Werent, A. Hunkins, W. Hoover, W. Freeland, C. Tremonti, A. Glazier, T. Slafter. Bottom Row-A. Lambert, J.Honsinger, H. Streeter, S. Opper- man, C. Gunnell, C. Rausch, G. Bates. The baseball team coached by Edward Wernet played through a successful season. The squad, that reported for practice late in March consisted of about thirty-five boys. All of last year's team with the exception of two were available this year, and with the help of the new boys the team won their share of the games. The lettermen from last year's team are Captain Opperman, Free- land, Hunkins, Lambert, Streeter, Bates, Rausch, Gunnell and Honsinger. The pitching staff was strong this year consisting of Freeland, Hunkins and Bates, who also plays in the infield. The first game of the season was played at Reese, April 14. The game was close in the first two innings, neither team scoring, but fin- ally the Vassar boys found their batting eye and drove in thirteen runs. The game ended thirteen to nothing. Hunkins, our pitcher allowed Reese only three hits while we collected fifteen. Sebewaing came to visit us for our first home game and although we collected seven hits to their three, errors bv the infield resulted in de- feat. The game ended six to three in their favor. We next played at Fairgrove and returned home the victors by the score of nine to two. We were defeated in the next game by Marlette with a score of six to nothing. Vassar came through the victors in the Frankenmuth game, which was played before an exceptionally large crowd, with the score of six to two. . Other games played were Caro, May 10, Frankenmuth, May 17, Cass City, May 20, all of which were played away, and Millington, May 12, and Mayville, May 26, both of which were home games. Page Sixty-four

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BASKET BALL Top RowiJ. Heusted, B. Russell, S. Opperman, G. Bates, Mr. Wernet. , Bottom Row---H. Streeter, A. Glazier, L. Smith, J. Honsinger, C. Gunnell. The 1937-38 basketball squad consisting almost entirely of vete- rans of the last year, had bright prospects for a strong team. Although the season was not a spectacular one, the team played good ball through- out the season and the orange and black supporters may be justly proud of their record. The team ended the season with two victories each over Millington, Mayville and Sebewaing, winning once from Cass City, while losing to Caro twice, Cass City, Marlette, Fairgrove, Sandusky and Brown City, each once. One of the best games of the season was played with Cass City on Vassar's home floor. The game went into an overtime period with Vassar finally winning out, 20-19. The Class C and D District Tournament was held at Vassar on March 3, 4 and 5. The only Class C game held on Thursday night, March 3, was between North Branch and Vassar. Although we received plenty of opposition, we defeated them 29-19. On Friday, the second night of the tournament, Vassar was paired with Millington, and Fairgrove with Mayville. Although both games were close, Vassar and Fairgrove emerged the victors and were sched- uled to fight it out Saturday night with the tournament at stake. The game between Vassar and Fairgrove was the outstanding game of the tournament, with both teams fighting for the lead until the final whistle blew. The game ended in a deadlock 26-26. In the over- time period, neither team was able to score, although both came close several times. Officials decided the game by the honor point method. Vassar was awarded five points for making the greater number of field goals, while Fairgrove received three points for making the greater per- centage of foul shots and four points for having the least number of per- sonal fouls. Thus Fairgrove was awarded the extra point giving them the game and the tournament. Page Sixty -thrwe

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The 1937 track season was the most successful one in the past several years. Coached by Mr. Lloyd Miller, the team won thc County Track meet, placed a close third in the Upper Thumb, and also placed in the State and Regional meets. In the County Meet we received a large number of firsts. The team took lst, 2nd and 3rd in the 100 and 220 yard dashes, 1st, 3rd and 4th in the broad jump, lsts in the relay race, 440 yd. run and mile run and a number of 2nd, 3rd and 4th places in other events. Caesar Harper, who took three lst and was on the relay team, was one of the fastest men in the state. In Class C competition in the State Meet, Har- per took lst in the 220 yd. dash and 2nd in the 100 yd. dash. The team received two trophies for winning the County track meet r and relay race. Although half of last year's championship team were lost by graduation, the team this year has a good chance and is considered a serious threat in the Upper Thumb and County track meets. The lettermen of last year's champions lost by graduation are: Harper, Tanski, Curvin and Kaspryzk. Bob Dafoe moved to Owen- dale. The lettermen returning this year are Captain Esckelson, Smith, Freeland, Taylor and Jaynes. Added to the group is a fine squad of new boys who promise to make this year's track team one of the best in the history of the school. A great deal of credit is due Mr. Miller for his fine coaching and help. Top Row-L. Esckelson, D. Simpson, M. McIntyre, KL Smith, II. Hecht, H. Gootee. Second J owfR. Russell, W. Freeland, W. Bauer, A. Jaynes, C. Rausch, Mr. Miller. Bottom Row-L. Smith, J. Heusted, N. Roth, R. Stoley, F. Taylor, P. Arndt. ' TRACK Page Siu-ty-fi