Central High School - Cog N Pen Yearbook (Newark, NJ)

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SENIOR ATHLETES That our Seniors have been active in the athletic world can be ascertained when one but glances at the various branches of sport in which the class has celebrities. Leon Zeckhausen-has been particularly active on his team. Zeck captained interclass basketball teams. In his Sophomore and Junior years he managed the State cross-country champions and the National track champs. In his Junior year Zeck was captain of the second team in basketball, and as a climax Leon played center on our ‘varsity football, this by making the backfield on our ‘varsity football team. On the outside Zeckhausen has written for the sports depart- ment of the Newark Sunday Call. History says that all great men are dead, and Zeck says he isn't feeling any too good. Gerald Hauser, another of our class luminaries, has also made a name for himself in sportdom. Jerry played on the Sophomore and Senior interclass basket- ball teams. He ran on the Sophomore relay team, was captain of ‘varsity basketball in his Senior year, and captain Sophomore and Senior years. Theodore Augenstein, another of our letter men, has confined his activities mainly to the hill and dale sport and the cinder path. Teddy developed as a find under Coach Anderson as a Junior, and has come rapidly to the fore as a devotee of the spiked shoe. Teddy was instrumental in bringing the city ‘cross-country title to Central, racing home third over the Weequahic Park course. Harold Merz, another loyal son of January Eighteen, made a late start in athletics, but never- CEA APR a) theless made his C as a member of last season's basketball five. Dick, although not a shining light, was an essential factor in our quintet's success. Herbert Smock represented the lofty Seniors in soccerdom by playing as a back on this year's newly recognized soccer team. Smock was the backbone of the team, and, due to his efforts, Central succeeded in taking quite a few teams into camp. Walter Prosch has made his ' C2 as a member of last year's second basketball team. Wally has also played interclass basketball on the Soph team and on the Senior team. Central has probably never before had a gymnast the equal of Prosch, and, but for the fact that gymnastic work is not recognized in our official roster of sports, Walter would be sporting a big C. One acnnot help somewhat admirin the efforts of Philip Mintz. Twice Phil has played on the inter- class basketball teams—in former years as a member of the Sophs, and as a member of the 1918 class team. Phil has also worked at track. LETTERS AWARDED At the first official A. A. meeting held this semester Coach Carl Anderson, director of the or- ganization, awarded the various members of the foot- ball, cross-country and soccer teams the highly- coveted emblems. The last-named pastime, although not recognized as a major sport on Central's roster, was temporarily elevated to that position by our coaches, Messrs. Anderson and Richards. At the next A. A. meeting a vote will be taken as to the possibilities of soccer becoming a fixed institution as a major sport. After the awarding of emblems, the various teams went into conference concerning the election of captains, and when the smoke had cleared

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ZECKHAUSEN, LEON 212 Bank Street Commercial German Prospects: University of Pennsylvania His righteous voice is never stilled.” A. Ah, 2, 3,9 5) ME WW TE 2 3) ; Manager National [rack Team Champs (5); Manager State Cross-Country Champs (4); Business Manager “The Magistrate (7); Barnstormers (4, 5. 6, 7) ; Captain Sophomore Basketball Team (4) ; Captain Senior Bas- ketball Team (8); B asketball Team (6, 8): Varsity Football (8); Pivor Board (7); Senior Pivor (8); Junior Industrial Agriculture League (7) ; 'Varsity Club (5) ; Chairman Senior Prom. £705 Leon is well known by all. His jovial nature and wonderful character have made him brilliant as a gentleman. We all wish him success in his future endeavors, and those of us who know Leon well know that our wishes will be fulfilled. GELFAND, MINNIE Commercial Prospects : Her voice was ever soft. Minnie is a very shy little miss and we have not seen very much of her. BACHMAN, WILLIAM 247 Littleton Avenue Technical Prospects: Undecided Technical Club (7, 8) ; Central Service (7, 8). “Big results come from small people.” Bill is one of our bright students. He cannot help being a suc- cess in the business world, if he follows his high school methods there. BREDER, CHARLES Smile to-day, because to-morrow it is gone. Charles is a fellow who does not let us know much about himself. In spite of his quiet disposition, it is a question whether there are many others in the class who have a more pleasant or agreeable nature. Katz, FANNIE 186 Johnson Avenue Arts Prospects: New Jersey Law School “A pensive nun, devout and pure. Fannie is noted for her friendliness with both boys and girls. By her constant readiness to help others, she has become a favorite with all those who have come in contact with her. 29

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it was found that Monroe Dreher, who played end, was elected to lead the pigskin chasers next season. William Hooper was chosen to lead the hare-and- hound squad, and Harry Morchower was selected to captain the soccerites. Those awarded ‘varsity letters were: Football— Captain-elect Monroe Dreher, Sam Lonoff, Robert Drabble, Herman Greenblatt, George Rosenblume, Jules Germanus, Abe Schenckel, Henry Huber, Will- iam Weber, Leon Zeckhausen, James Russomano, Andy Pistoles, James Flockhart, Daniel Caprio, Ger- ald Hauser and Manager Walter Bird. Second team insignia were awarded Rube Budish, Leslie Blau, Kay Huff, Rudolf Munz and Frank Clark. Cross-country—Captain Leo Lalor, Captain-elect William Hooper, Theodore Augenstein, William Douglas, William Helbig, Walter Myer, Edward Rauch and Manager Frank Rocco. Edward Don- ald was given the second team C. Soccer— Captain William Fahy, Captain-elect Harry Morchower, John Storch, Frank Sasse, George Frei- bot, Fred Freibot, Herbert Smock, Paul Whetham, Eugene Donnelly, William Johnson, Victor Pennell and Manager Homer Bird. BASKETBALL PROSPECTS. Central may be surprised this winter by being able to boast of a championship basketball team. The prospects are as golden as they ever were. Joralemon, Merz, Metrione, Schwartz, Vande- veer and Captain Gerry Hauser of last year's team are all back, and, in addition, we have Rosenblume, Gabrourtz, Zeckhausen, Sherman, Soladar and Sil- ber of last year's second team. Gartenberg and Poles, formerly stars on South Side's squad, have been here for a term and are eligible for league games. This rounds up a fine squad, and, with the addi- tion of new material that will surely come out for the team, Coach Richards will paste together a champion- ship team. So here's hoping! INTERCLASS GAMES At the initial call for interclass basketball candi- dates about 100 would-be and really good basketball players responded to Coach Richards’ summons. Class elections were held, and captains and players were chosen as follows: Penn (1B)—Lonoff, S., captain. Princeton (1A)—Goldkopf, S., captain. Rutgers (2B)—Rasnick, J., captain. Michigan (2A)—Silber, S., captain. Harvard (3B)—Gabrowitz, L., captain. Syracuse (3A)—Gartenberg, F., captain. Columbia (4B)—Oxman, P., captain. Yale (4A)—Zeckhausen, L., captain.