Westminster College - Blue Jay Yearbook (Fulton, MO)

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Dad's DRY Elaborate decorations on the fraternity houses and the Dorm, parades on the down-town streets and on the field between the halves, old grads and former students of many varietieS and assorted ages, a formal dance or two at night, the most important meeting of the Alumni Council ever held, six new members of the Board of Trustees elected by the alumni, the first time alumni ever directly chose men to these positions, Phi Delta Theta with a cele- bration of its fiftieth anniversary of its entrance on the campus, the Rolla Miners, a football game and the inevitable defeat on this stated holiday, all these coming together, at once and at the same time, that's Home-coming. Open house everywhere, bull sessions all day and most of the night, pleasure in watching a splen- did team, splendidly coached, even though that team did lose to the best eleven in any Missouri institution, college or university, in 1930, good fellowship, beautiful weather, a benevolently disposed faculty, there are nothing but pleasant memories of the day Westminster's sons re- turned in the fall of '30. ' Glaze Club-Conlinuetl B tryouts, twenty-five of whom were retained on the roster. The eliminations were not made because of poor material, but it was thought that a smaller club could be more effectively trained. Progress was somewhat slow at first, due to interference of other activities, but after the holidays Becker rapidly rounded the club into shape. The complete repertoire comprised twenty numbers, delightfully interspersing Bach and Handel with popular ballads. In all its concerts the Club showed thatlit had been carefully trained, and Mr. Becker deserves our praise for having directed one of the best glee clubs Westminster has ever had. In Fulton, the Club appeared at the Court Street churches, and also sang in a joint con- cert with the William Woods Glee Club, at Dulany Auditorium. PThis concert offered a rich and entertaining program, and was greatly appreciated by all music lovers. The big and only trip of the season was aimed at Kansas City and vicinity. Soaring on wings twenty-eight of song, the Club arrived at Westport Landing April 18. En route, Frankenfeld, who also acts as accompanist, amused with his German ac- cordion, and did likewise in thehcity until a de- mure high-school miss asked him how much his peanuts were. During the stay in Kansas City the members of the Club were hospitably entertained at the homes of Presbyterian friends. Concerts were given at several of the leading churches and high schools. ,The Club also sang before one thousand Shriners, and over two radio stations. Although the trip was a finan- cial disappointment, our musical representa- tives received much favorable comment, and certainly enhanced the reputation of the Col- lege. A quartet, made up variously of Becker, Close, Irwin, Whaley, Stone, Miller, Lampe, and Randolph, aided the Club on its trip and made several appearances in behalf of the school.

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Home-coming with a 13 to 6 victory. The Vik- ings scored early in the game on a long run by Van Winkle, and Nuckles added the extra point with a place kick. However, the Blue Jay fol- lowers were given a chance to cheer when Tol- liver ran 38 yardsfor a touchdown. The try for extra point failed and the half ended with Mis- souri Valley holding a 7-6 lead. In the second half the Vikings scored another touchdown after blocking a Blue Jay punt. In the closing minutes of the game the Jays tried valiantly to score but were unable to seriously threaten the Valley goal line. Returning to their home field the Blue Jays again fought a losing battle. Meeting for the first time on the gridiron since 1926 Central de- feated Westminster 13 to 6. The entire Blue Jay team fighting hard outclassed the Eagles but were the victims of bad breaks. The first half was taken up with Blue Jay advances tak- ing the ball deep into Central's territory only to lose it on penalties. In the closing minutes of the first half, Tolliver, who had time after time thrilled the crowd by breaking loose for long gains, was taken from the game after re- ceiving a spinal injury. In the second half the Eagles started a drive that the Blue Jay line was unable to stop and Central scored. Griggs made a perfect kick for the extra point. In the opening minutes of the last quarter Central scored their second touchdown on a long pass but failed to add the extra point. With only a few minutes to play the Blue Jays scored when Corder, crashing off left tackle, cut back and raced 54 yards for a touchdown. The attempt to add the extra point failed and Central held a 13 to 6 lead with the game rapidly drawing to a close. At this point the Jays attempted a desperate passing attack but the Eagles were alert and successfully defended their lead. Westminster closed the season on Thanksgiv- ing Day at Fulton in a brilliant manner by de- feating William Jewell 18 to 6. From the start the Blue Jay team swept down the field and after a few minutes of play scored a touchdown when Tolliver skirted around right end crossing the goal line unmolested. The kick for extra point was wide. Just as the Blue Jays domi- nated the field in the first minutes of play the Hilltoppers from Liberty took possession and started a drive that netted them the tying score. Their kick for the extra point was blocked by Blanton, the outstanding Blue Jay tackle. The play was fairly even for the remaining part of the first half, neither team threatening to score. At the start of the second half the Blue Jays started another power drive and displaying superior strength marched fifty-five yards for a second score, Corder making the touchdown. Another attempt to add the extra point failed and the score stood 12-6 favoring Westminster. The Jays in their third drive passed and plunged their way deep into Jewell territory but lost the ball on downs. On an exchange of punts Kaiser got off a beautiful kick that went out of bounds on the Jewell 2-yard line. This kick enabled the Blue Jays to start their last drive in Cardinal territory. After a series of Continued on page 102 7-1 twenty-seven

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