Central High School - Cosmos Yearbook (Houston, TX)

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1936 Douglas “Grasshopper ' ’ Forbes, End Doug was one of the few sophomores ever to break into the starting line-up. Before he graduates, he should remind fans of his brother, Bobby. Charles “Lily” Bichards Tackle Charles played every posi¬ tion in the line except guard and played them well. He pulled the team out of a bad hole with his centering while Carnes was injured. Joe “Abba Jabba”, Wellborn End played prateffealfy aTl of fe time and seldom made a mistake. He could always be depended upon to carry out his assignment. Bill “Dick” Powell End Bill was one of the most de¬ pendable ends on the team. His ability to catch passes made him a valuable man to have around. Joe “Heel” Butera Fullback Although he was out most of the season with a shoulder injury, Joe came back to play well in the last few games. It was his first year in high school football. J. 0. “Oscar” McPherson Halfback J. 0., football’s gift to the girls, was the team’s second all-city player. His excellent kicking, passing, running, and defensive work made him one of the city’s most versatile backs.

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Beverly “Curley” Hart Guard “Curley’s” steady play and fighting spirit made him a val¬ uable man to the team. He gave opposing ball carriers plenty of trouble. Edward “Brains” Carnes Center Ed’s value to the team was not appreciated until he was kept on the bench by injuries. He already has two football letters and has another year of eligibility. Henry “Wasp” Winn Guard When Henry could keep his feet on the ground, he was as good a guard as there was in the city. James “Wimpy” Wells Guard Jimmie completed a quartet of guards that gave the Tigers some of the best guard play in the city. Billy “Imp” Heard Tackle What Billy lacked in years he made up in weight. He is being counted on to come through in a big way next year. George “Bed” Holms Guard “Bed” was in the middle of every play—in the middle of the line, and his playing was as brilliant as the color of his hair. 1836

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William “Flash” Ursprung Halfback William was one of the best ball carriers on the team. His fleet feet saved the Davis game with a spectacular sixty-yard run. John “Slug” Breaker Halfback Although John received this nickname through an un¬ fortunate mistake, he was known to everyone concerned as one of the most nearly per¬ fect gentlemen and hardest players on the team. W. J. “Dub” Geiselman Fullback After starting the season as a substitute, “Dub” soon broke into the starting line-up and starred in all the District games. He could always be counted on for a few needed yards through the line. Manager Although the doctor would not let him play, Corwin could not stay out of football, so he became the guardian of the equipment. 1836