Baldwin High School - Balthi Yearbook (Pittsburgh, PA)

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THE GUAGIIES This year the football team was coached and trained by Mr. B. Y. Wilkinson and Mr. Roy Klein. This was their first year in the position. Under their leadership, the boys practiced hard and learned the funda- mentals of the game. Then, Mr. Wilkinson, in charge of the backfield, taught the boys a system of football new to Baldwin. He E' Roy Klein' B' Y' Wilkinson used the famous T formation and many new and interesting plays. Under his care- ful supervision, he developed a more experienced backfield. He was always ready and eager to help the boys in every way. He is to be admired for his never dying spirit. Mr. Klein trained the line. He did an excellent job of getting the boys in good physical condition. ln the first two weeks, he led calisthenics. After the boys started practicing special positions, Mr. Klein formed a fast charging line. He worked hard with his knowledge of speed and power to help the backfield. With his ever helpful spirit and his humorous attitude, he is a valuable coach. Page Eighteen I

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DUB SENIUR PLAYERS Charles Chuck Gibson played guard for two years . . . a likeable fellow who enjoys nothing more than a good game. Bill Hassy Hassenpilug played two years, one year a . . . a fighting player till the end and a good lrnesman. halfback . . . through his untiring efforts, t end and the other at tackle Clarence K.C. Keener played one year as he gave Baldwin many thrilling moments on the gridiron. h Louis Rip Ruzzi on end position for one year . . . fought hard as end and led t e team on the kickoff. f Edward Ed Stoiher played tackle for three years . . , the second game of the season he should receive credit for his fine playing during although Ed was injured in these games. Ned Turk Trbovich was an all aroun man g p years . . , a valuable player to have on the squad. Kenneth Ken Wilson played halfback for one year . . . one of the lovers of the game . . . fought hard at his position, Bruce Bruce Yount served as guard for two years . . . a fighting linesman who gave his best for Baldwin. d havin layed at four positions for two c. KEENER L. lfi,Q,ZZl cawffv 1 ESTOIBER . evgum U' K. waisou W HAS5 ENPFLUG CGIBSON L 440 NTRBOVICH Lo'f.l Page Seventeen

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' To. 00: X ' - 1-My! 3RfA+ sw-ess c i if-T come ,ol-'R 'NPI I Fvrue yems A-r SA ldwifv -TON THE SQUAD Although Baldwin has not had a successful season, and not too much can be said for our games, still we print below a brief summary about each game. These facts we might say will review the games for those who did not attend them. After practicing hard for three weeks, the Baldwin Gridmen made ready for their first conflict. However, time soon proved that the team was not strong enough when Brentwood emerged victorious by a score of l4-O. Although Baldwin lost, both teams were evenly matched and the pep and spirit of each noticeable throughout the game. 'lhere was a good bit of passing, but neither side was greatly effective. In the second game, Baldwin met Bethel, and suffered a crushing de- feat under the fierce charging of a faster team. The Highlanders fought hard, and again tried many passes but were defeated by a score of 37-O. Facing a team that we never played before, our third game was played against Elizabeth. ln this game Baldwin scored their first touchdown. Our boys still showed their spirit and determination, though Elizabeth seemed to have more as the game ended 27-6 in their favor. Another new and very strong team were the big boys from Coraopolis as they rolled up a score of 33-6. Baldwin scored again and fought desper- ately, but our lone touchdown was not able to turn the score. It is remark- Page Nineteen