Batavia High School - Bee Aitch Ess Yearbook (Batavia, IL)

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1916 BEE AITCH ESS 1916 Sernnil Hiram, Elinnthall, 1915 The Second Team, although they only played a few games, must not be forgotten. They are the ones who worked the hardest and did their best to pound the first team into shape. They might be losers, but not quitters, in- experienced but willing to learn, always striving for that much longed for position on the first team and a coveted HB. E112 Zilfeam Captain Miles, playing at tackle, where he could best utilize his 180 pounds, disappointed many a hopeful halfback, who desired to gain a few yards through his side of the line. Swan, the captain-elect of next year's team, played a guard position and was a fast linesman and worked hard to take care of his man. His punting ability was also recognized and he always kept the ball a safe dis- tance from our goal. O. Council, playing at tackle helped to strengthen the line greatly. Oats was a steady player, and opened big holes for the backs. McNair was a strong and reliable man to have in the center of the line. Sug's passes were fast and accurate and he was never beaten till the game was ended. Sackrison well deserved the position as end. Sacky was small but fast for his size and will be a valuable man next year. Markuson proved himself fully capable of handling the guard position. He was in the fight from start to finish and played a cool, steady game. Sandberg, playing at left wing, sized up the plays well and smashed up the interference of the opponents time and again. Benson, playing at full-back, developed into a second Shean. Ricky played smashingly on defense 5 and always mixed in everything that came his way. Dunlop was the fastest man on the team. He played half-back, mak- ing many gains by his long end runs. By next year Rus will be devel- oped into a most reliable player. Johnson filled the other half-back position in good style. Abie was quick to get away, and found his way through holes in a clever manner. R. Swanson was a remarkable line plunger and a good tackler. He was a good player both on defense and offense. Averill made up for lack of weight by speed. Bobbie interchanging at half and quarter was a slippery runner and made some very good gains. He will be a strong man at quarter next year. Newton played at half-back position, fast on his feet and a good dodgerg made many good gains around end. Newt was always ready to do his duty. Tincknell, at quarter-back, filled his place well. He was given this position at the beginning of the year and played so well that it remained in his possession throughout the season. E981

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1916 BEE AITCH ESS 1916 Review nf the llinnthall Seaman if AITHFUL to old B. H. S. the H1915 Football Team came through the season without a defeat. Winners, fighters, full of pep, playing against odds but always in the game and somewhat dis- couraged by the abrupt season, tells the history of the 1915 foot- ball team of Batavia High School. At the beginning of the year seven letter men were out for practice, Including Captain Miles, Benson, Swan, O. Council, Dunlop, Johnson, Tinck- nell and a large number of recruits, who proved to be very valuable. The season started with a game at the Boys' Home which ended with the score in our favor. The next week after changing a few positions and correcting some faults came the game with St. Charles H. S. and it was a decisive victory. The unexpected final game of the season was on the home grounds with a team apparently new to Batavia. Crystal Lake and Batavia had never played before, and each was thirsting for a victory. B. H. S. with two victories to her credit, was not to be defeated and the football team closed its season with perfect score. Diphtheria now took an upper hand and put up such a strong game that B. H. S. could not withstand its attack. The playing of the boys made a remarkable record for B. H. S. and will be a good foundation on which to build a line team for the coming season. Gamez B. H. S., 76, St. Charles Boys' Home, 0. The first game of the year proves to be a good practice game for B. H. S., little trouble being found in defeating the Boys' Home. With long end runs and a few line bucks, our team soon piled up a big score. B. H. S., 345 St. Charles High School, 0. This was the second game away from home, but the fellows entered into it with confidence, being backed by a large number of B. H. S. rooters. St. Charles although near the goal line twice, could not go through the strong defense for the final down. B. H. S., 33, Crystal Lake, 0. The last game in the season is generally the best and so it was in this case. Crystal Lake was played off its feet in the first half. B. H. S. was running around the ends at will and getting away with a number of for- ward passes, soon put the score at a safe margin. In the second half Cry- stal Lake came back stronger, holding B. H. S. to one touchdown. I97l

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