Central Methodist University - Ragout Yearbook (Fayette, MO)

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FOOTBALL Tarkio 19-Central 14 The Owls, who boasted fourteen veterans From their strong ,35 team, barely won From the Eagles on a close and hard-Fought battle. This First conference game showed an improved Eagle defense, but still a weak oHense. Central played against a line which averaged over190 pounds. Culver Stockton 16-Central 0 For the Fifth consecutive time Central was defeated. This time by the Culver Stockton Wildcats, who had not won From Central in ten years. The First score came early in the second quarter with one of their men running 50 yards For a touchdown. A Central rally came in the second half when Oakes made several runs, bringing them within scoring distance of Stocktons goal. An injured ankle prevented him From taking it over, and the Eagle ardor was dampened by this. OakeSeA speedy, consistent Fullback. Alvin,s runs around end usually netted much yardage For the Eagles. HayeA Freshman who was exceptional as tackle. A big player with a will and a way. InneSARucker played a good game at end. A quiet, smooth performance was usually to be expected From him. SilvermaneAbe was one OF the most important men on the team, as center. A true hand at snapping the ball, and a quick man on his Feet. Oakes Hay lnnest Silverman Page 21

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FOOTBALL Stenton Schoene Evers Crocker SchoeneaA tricky, Fast, and shitty end. A hard-Fighting player with lots of nerve. EverSaA tackle of no 'mean ability. Boos immense stature made him an important h cog in the line. CrockeraA Sophomore halt or Fullback who was always good For several yards. Never used a helmet in practice or game. A consistent yard-gainer. StentonaA Senior who played guard. Tom was a powerful and stalwart defense man. ' Warrensburg 20-Central 7 Playing their First night game under the big lights of the Warrensburg stadium, the Eagles were again downed, but showed remarkable improvement, there being fewer fumbles and more coordination. Co-Capt. Smith carried the ball over For Centralhs only touchdown, with the extra point coming from the educated toe of Ricketts. Crocker and Smith provided the running and kicking power For the Eagle eleven. Maryville 20-Central 0 The last of the non-conterence games was played October 9, when the Eagles lost to Maryville. The Eagle line held time after time, but they seemed unable to create any eHective interference against the superior passing attack of the second half. Despite the muddy Field, Crocker made a good punting average, and skirted the ends many times For large Central gains.

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FOOTBALL Melson Martin Hobson Dover MelsoneA big tackle. Bob made his second letter as tackle this year. A hard man to stop. MartineHDucker played quarterback a good deal of the time. Although small, he was Fast and played a good game. Hobsonh-A Freshman From Fayette who showed great promise as a halfback. Dover- Ben was one of the most popular players in the line. Although very small to be a guard, nearly every play Found him at the bottom of the pile, having made the tackle. He was the only Central man to Find a berth on the All-Conterence team. Rockhurst QOeCentral 13 On October 30, a large per cent of the students made the student bodytrip to Kansas City to watch the night game between Rockhurst and Central. Many visited the Nelson Art gallery and other places oF interest. The Hawks led 14-0 at the half and it seemed likely that they would add several more touchdowns. The passing combination of Crocker and Cakes netted two touchdowns For the Eagles to make a possibility of victory. Two errors, a tumble and a blocked kick at the goal line were costly to Central, as they made two goals For Rockhurst. Smith received a broken jawbone and Finger in the fray, and was retired for the remainder of the season. Page 22 5 Ewea A fogmx aqu : M 777,77 .. WW r ., , i 3, h 1 a h 1 A I l I t .. 57 i 3 NZ xx o y e ; f ,3 ago A tr 3-