Central Methodist University - Ragout Yearbook (Fayette, MO)

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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-

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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 William Jewell 21-Central 0 Having lost to the Springtield Teachers the week before, by a score OF 34-0, the Eagles ventured into the Fray and virtually talked the Cardinals out of the First half. No score was made up to the beginning of the last quarter, and the Eagles had profited greatly by their Fumbles. A smoothly clicking passing attack, and a series OF line plunges gave Jewell a 7-0 lead. inspired by this, they quickly drove home For two more, making good both extra points. Missouri Valley 13-Central 0 A cold, snowy, wintry day greeted players as well as the many visitors and alumni who gathered to witness the traditional Thanksgiving Day game between Valley and Central. A parade of many Floats and bands was conducted in the morning. The season closed without the Eagles annexing a single victory to their credit. Central played a Fine game, displaying a desperate defense, and had their oHense been equally as sturdy, the Vikings would have had a harder task in secur- ing victory. CampbellaRegular quarterback For the Eagles. Bobis cool head and steady play- ing made him outstanding. His ability to call signals was unmatched by other aspirants to the position. Harmonb eity, who played halfback, was a small, fast player. His leFt-handed passes were sure and swift. SmithbuWally, although a Junior, was a newcomer to the Central eleven. He could catch passes at almost any angle or at any place where they might be thrown. A superb player. Campbell Harmon Smith Pa :15 23