Ben Avon High School - Novaneb Yearbook (Pittsburgh, PA)

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ZELIENOPLE versus BEN AVON The last game of a series between Zelienople and Ben Avon came to an abrupt end with Zelienople triumphing over a smaller Ben Avon team 28-O. Efforts of Lawry and Karn seemed to no avail as Ben Avon was entirely on the defensive, namely trying to stop john Schiedmantle's broken field running. Let's hope Ben Avon and Zelienople meet again as our relations have been nothing but the best. LEETSDALE versus BEN AVON Uncorking a Hashy passing attack, Leetsdale defeated Ben Avon 16-2. The score indicates the close tight on the Ben Avon held. Krane led Leetsdale while Dulf, Long, and Kaufman played well for Ben Avon. FREEDOM versus BEN AVON Except for a disastrous fourth period, Ben Avon continually outplayed Freedom High. Scoring in the second quarter, Freedom held their lead and increased it with a bombardment of passes in the late minutes of the game. An intercepted pass by Lindsay Wolfe for a touchdown which might have won the game was nullihed and Ben Avon's hopes for a second victory faded with the whistle ending the game. The score was 27-0. MILLVALE versus BEN AVON Millvale and Ben Avon played a close hard-fought game at Millvale, but once again Ben Avon saw the winning column drop from reach. Ben Av0n'S Walnut Road combination went to work as Wolfe tossed a pass to Webber for Ben Avon's only score. lhfebber played a bang-up game at end for Ben Avon. The final score was Z6-6. SHALER versus BEN AVON After getting off to a good start, Ben Avon Hnally gave in to Shaler High School and once again found a big O on the score board. A few bad breaks, combined with a long pass gave Shaler the victory, 12-O. It was an evenly fought game. Fine work, Evans! - SENVICKLEY versus BEN AVON Miimesota versus Swarthmore and the outcome is apparent. Sewick1ey's steam roller bumped over Ben Avon 27-O in an interesting game. Outweighed by nearly SO pounds to a man, Ben Avon .players fought bravely, but only 5ewickley's man power downed the game Ben Avon team. Thus Ben Avon's season ended with Captain Duff and Smith doing wonders in their last game. 37

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I I Elrootball l RESUME OF GAMES NEVILLE versus BEN AVON Ben Avon's hopes of a record year sulifered a setback in their first football game of the season against Neville Island. Outplayed by a superior and more experienced team, the Ben Avon players ganiely fought to come back to the win- ning column but finished on the long end of a 19-O score. Willciiis starred for the victors. ' IMPERIAL versus BEN AVON Seemingly leaving hope in Ben Avon's rooters' minds, the BAI-IS team ran rough-shod over Findley Township by a 19-0 score. Two touchdowns in the first half and a blocked kick gave Ben Avon her first decisive victory in two years. Skinner played well for Imperial, and Rickard did his duties well at guard for Ben Avon. AVALON versus BBN AVON The big game of the season was just another disappointment to Ben Avon followers as Avalon, after being outplayed the first quarter, came back to turn the tide and win 19f0. Led on by Houston, Ben Avon time and time again repelled their heavier opponents but finally had to give in to a stronger team. Great credit due to Purcell for his fine pass receiving. 36

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I l Senior Athletics BIRD DUFF-Captain-tackle-three year letternian-consistent and willing- great scholastic ability-often called Levi -played hard and was always there when needed. BTLL PURCELL-End-tall, medium build-hinclered' by bad ankle-popular around school-always down under punts-catches more than passes on Friday nights. BOB KARN-Guard-hard worker-good blocker-lots of spunk-seldom hurt -always had that extra something when the going got tough-President of the Senior Class. HM BENNETT-End-had bad knee-plenty tough-on squad four years- great. guy-comes from Ernsworth-need more be said? . DUANE MEYERS-Small-fast-on squad three years-played sub half. PAUL SMITH-Fullback-Ben Avon's block of granite-good passer-com sistent ground-gainer-strong on defense-known as Putsy -always comes up smiling. ' 38