Central Junior High School - Cauldron Yearbook (Marion, OH)

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.U -2, W f' - .,. 2 ' X :.- i- f' 1 gf: lx ' 3 Nix -' 7 x V1 Q . In Q: I i X l f :,'xp GENE HUDSON--Without doubt it is true that, oi the entire squad, Gene advanced farthest during the season as far as his individual playing is concerned. Although his progress, at first, was slow, it was steadyy and by the time we were half way thru our schedule, Gene was playing a regular guard position and was doing it well. As a back-guard he seldom ventured into offensive territory except for quick dribble-in shots. However, from this position he made some counters that helped thc team immensely in certain critical points of the games. DONALD QULINTLNGE--Donald proved valuable both as a regular and a reserve. His guarding was very effective especially since it was combined with individual floor tactics which enabled him to maintain possession of the ball under practically any playing conditions. He had a faculty for picking the right fellow to nass to. No matter under what circumstances Donald was placed in a game, he could always be depended on to sive his best. MELVIN GHIFFITH--Melvin is another player who has developed a great deal during the year. Before the season had ended he became a very accurate shot especially from short range. Although he did not play as a regular all the time, he helped immensely as a reserve center. VIRGIL JOHNEKJEI-- ViI'gg was one of the snaptiest little for- wards we had on the squad. His accurate shooting from along the side lines gave our opponents plenty to worry about while he was in the game. He saw ' action in practically all of our games and came thru with several counters when our team needed them badly. Virg should develop into a valuable player for the Harding squad in a season or two. ROBERT MASON-- Bobi' is ore of the two eighth grade players to receive his letter this year. He has a great deal of ability as u defensive player and next year should become as good u guard as junior high schools produce. We feel rather unfortunate, though, that HBobH will m-l probably not be available for the Central squad as h lives in the district of the new Oakland building. gggigilx USS-'gf Q.'.f - 3?-Tau:-'zest 1 1 . , J Q-gi! 4.3 f -V . 'if- , zi'i,, - I -fgx 1 nl' -.,3:' , ,.., 1 I-2.zv ,wQgQaiglf:ilLa2a 4,- ,QQ Liv- Q I As.-.1 'TZ A V , , 4 dizxifls h . .' -- 5

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, '1 ' W JAMES MARTIN--HJimV had a streak of bad luck that prevented him from.making his letter this year. During the part of the season where most of the substitutes were gain- ing for themselves several playing-quarters, Jim was A ineligible. By the time he was again eligible we were in a portion of our schedule where substitutions by necessity were few. Nevertheless uJimV played good basket ball and has a chance to gc farther'with it next year. HARRY WELLEH--HHappyU did more tewnrd keeping the team in good spirits than any ether player on the squad. He is an excellent player and has that additional asset which many players lack--a good nature. We wish there were more like him in Central. Although he did not make his letter this year, he should be one of the leaders of the squad next year. JUNIOR DANNER--Junior proved himself an accurate shot and a good floor man. He is one of the three eighth grade players who will form the nucleus for the Central team , in 1952. JOE SCAHCH--HJeeH was one of the most efficient managers we' have ever had. Instead of Waiting for the call for mana,ers to come Joe volunteered his services. He -u N , I: U 1 disnla ee so much ability as.a manaeer tnat there was .L 1, R LD not a question about his election by the squad later on. His services extended all the way from tending miner injuries to stopping the game at Mansfield when the official scorers failed to notify the referee about the four personal fouls a Mansfield nlafer had ., 1. been charged with. Joe also became famous as an assembly speaker. We hope this will not be his last 'ob as manager ef an athletic team. D SCORE KEEPER' LND TIME HFEFEHS1 Gur scoring and time keeping were efficiently and accurately done by Joe Williamson and John Warner. All of our home games were handled by John Gillis, a former alumnus of this school EIE, 3 - -1 xl Ulyxxw A E. .3 by 'ni ey , . ' ' V - . ? 'EE , 1 K -753-fu EE EET -eg' V 51:25 gil ,nt- f ' rc -T .N ' x A 'ug - N 1.-2:1 t. xfvln Nblhefh' -V MXL- vig' ,.,,-V E, . ,5 ,V H. .. li ' 'L-:gif -.a '-ar-Q.: ff' E'