Charlotte High School - Delphian Yearbook (Charlotte, MI)

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Thv 1'HAHMAA sroitrs Oriole Gridders End ’44 Season Undefeated Gridiron Sees Active Season Mohres and Moore High Point Men; Smoothness Dazes Opponents With nine returning lettcrmen and a host of aide reserves. Charlotte open- ed its foot tail season by downing a scrappy und persistent Lakevlew. After a scoreless first half the Orioles came back and twice shoved the ball over for touchdowns. The final score was 14-0. Ray Mohre and Don Moore making the touchdowns. The following game with Belding was the Orioles' first home appearance of the season, and a crowd of somt- 2.000 fans was at the game. From start to finish the game was all Char- lotte. with Bob Mohre. Ray Mohre. and Don Moore doing most of the ball carrying. The Orioles scored twice in the second quarter and once in the third frame. Holding's lone counter came in the fourth quarter. Final score 20-7. The following week, the high spirit- ed Orioles Journeyed to Mason where one of the toughest games of the sea- son took place. The Masonites, fight- ing like demons, staved off threat after threat, but weakened in the fourth quarter and Don Moore. Orange and Black full-back toted the pigskin across the goal line. During the game a Mason player was seriously injured and had to be carried from the field. Mason, an underrated team, had the distinction of l cing the only team to hold Charlotte to a single touchdown. Grand Ledge Battle Nip and Tuck The next week found a cautious and delitarate Charlotte team playing the powerful Comets of Grand Ledge, led by their triple threat star. Rex Car- row. Grand I dge had previously lost Just one encounter. The game was a see-saw tattle with tath teams scor- ing twice in the first hulf but in the second half the Gotalites scored again while holding Grand I edge at bay. The final score 20-13. Octotar 20. the Orioles played host to the Hastings Saxons, a long tune rival and supposedly strong team. Five minutes after the kick-off the Orange and Black eleven scored on a pass from B. Mohre to R. Mohre. Again halfway in the second period came another tally, making the count 14-0; but a few minutes later all the cheering subsided for B. Mohre was carried off the field with a wrenched knee. The game then gradually turn- ed Into u rout with C.H.S. the victors to the tune of 27-0. Oriole Eleven Dazzles Howell The following week at Bennett field, the Orioles registered their sixth vic- tory at the expense of Howell. From start to finish the game was all Char- lotte and swiftly turned into a run- away. The Howell eleven was dazed by the smooth ball handling and finesse which the Orioles displayed. In the last quarter a whole second string team was on the field. The game end- ed 39-0 in Charlotte’s favor. Traveling to Everett November 3 Charlotte rang up its seventh consecu- tive victory to the score of 27-0. The Orioles went through a scoreless first period, but early in the second frame a pass from V. Gresso to J. Bray spelled touchdown. As the half was drawing to a close, another pass, this one from R. Mohre to J. Pray register- ed another six points. The second half followed true to the first with the Netters Plan Full Schedule 1st row: B. Hart. W. Holmes. R. Gay. 2nd row: C. Lindblom. R. Huffman. M. Tharp. R. Packard. D. Johansen. fjr o c I’cf f icfs HARRY ACKLEY—Harry has accumulated four letters—two of them throwing the shot in track, and two by playing j tackle on the football team. DICK BEECHLER—Dick has won two letters in football at the position of center. He was selected on the all-state class! B team for this position this year. He has also won a letter in basketball where he played guard. HAROLD CHENEY—Harold has to his credit two “C’s” in track, which he won by running the dashes and broad jumping. DAN FULLER— Big Dan” has won three letters in football for his stellar work at tackle. He also was elected captain of the championship team of '44. ROGER GAY— Sweetie” won three “D’s” playing tennis at Dowagiac and his last year here acquired ‘‘C’s” playing number one singles and doubles in tennis, and was a reserve on the basketball squad. VERN GRESSO—Vern, during his high school career, has garn- ered three letters in football as a blocking back, and two in basketball where he played both guard and forward. BOB HART—“Omie” collected two letters in tennis, playing both doubles and singles, and a JACK HESS—Jack has won one four singles. Orioles again touching pay dirt twice. I The tight Charlotte defense allowed j Everett just one first down. •Lil Brown Jug Returned to C.H.S. Armistice Day. the day of the an- nual football game between Charlotte and Eaton Rapids, was one of victory and history for Charlotte high school, for this victory not only brought back the little brown jug. but it also was the last barrier to an undefeated sea- son- „ The game began in true Eaton Rap t(jg—Charlotte style with most of the ball playing being done in the middle | of the field. The first half ended In a 0 to 0 tie. Halfway in the third quart- er Ray Mohre took the ball from Vern Gresso on a Statue of Litarty play, and scampered 33 yards for a touchdown. Eaton Rapids failed to | “C in cross country. letter in tennis, playing number make a comeback and shortly after the j fourth quarter was underway, R. Mohre again took the ball for a touch- down. this time on a dash through the center. As the game drew to a dose.] the Oriole eleven again threatened, but a fumble on the Eaton Rnpids 26 yard line ended the rally. This victory made the ninth time that the Orioles have defeated the Islanders in an Armistice Day series, which dates back to 1921. Eaton Rapids has emerged victor in eleven contests and j three were tie games. According to latest reports Conch Gotal is on his knees pleading with Ronald Brown to pleuse give up his latest enterprise of selling baked goods. Now. boys, you mustn't eat ta- tween meals. - 16 CHS Squad To Go Down As Best Ever Spirit and Teamwork Given Credit for Success by Coach Gobel Hats off, students of Charlotte high school, to our fighting, victorious, foottall team, one that will no doubt go down in history us one of the best elevens ever to don the Grunge and Black uniform of Charlotte. To back up their brilliant record os an undefeated team, the Orioles can rely on statistics. In the eight games played. Charlotte rolled up a total of 166 points, while holding their oppon- ents to a mere twenty. The only two teams that faced the Orioles and felt pay dirt were Grand l edge and Belding. Grand Ledge making thirteen points and Belding making seven. Not only did the team have a tight defense, hut their offense was consistent all season. Mason was the lone team to hold the rampaging Orioles to one touchdown. Spirit and Cooperation Responsible for Success Coach Gotal attributed the undefeat- ed season to the fine spirit and com- plete co-operation of the squad. He called them. “The ta‘8t hunch of boys I have ever worked with. Except for a few plays that were run out of the “T and the single wing back, this year the squad used a double wing tack formation almost exclusively. Some thirty mid plays were run out of these formations. Another important factor in the success of the leant was its size. The average weight of the starting line- up was 165.6 pounds per man. Al- though large in size, the team was fast and maneuverable. The usual starting lineup was as follows: J. Bray and E. Zimmerlee, ends; Fuller and T. Martin, tackles; I). Schnecken- target' and B. Wolcott, guards; and D. Beechler at the pivot position. In the backfield there were Ray Mohre, quarterback, and signal caller; Bob Mohre, Halfback; Vern Gresso. half- back and Don Moore, fullback. Of this team. Bray. Fuller. Schneckenberger. Beechler, R. Mohre, and V. Gresso are seniors. Their presence will ta sorely missed next fall. Also due credit should ta given the reserves, for without them no team can withstand u good season. Many of these boys such as Shanip, Mc- Donald. Krusell. Ackley, Derby, and Youngs pluyed much of the time. Racqueteers Face Tough 45 Schedule Facing a tough schedule against two (Mass A teams and one Class B, Charlotte opened Its tennis practice. Number one singles Is held down by the capable Roger Gay. who has twice travelled to the State and National semi-finals. In the number two posi- tion we find junior. Wayne Holmes, a previous letter winner. In the nuin- tar three slot Is Robert Hart and number four Is Carl Lindblom. sopho- more. who Is playing his first season. Number five singles is undecided. The two double teams are composed of R. Gay and R. Hart, and W. Holmes and C. Lindblom.

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iivnici: The MAH MAX 1945 Charhian Statement of Income and expenditures SOURCES OF INCOME: |lunh money from seniors ..........$ 600, Staff contributions ............... Sale of business manager's bicycle... for retouching faculty pictures ..... 300 Sale of waste paper .................. 90 Salvage of Miss Wells rubber heels 4 Sale of photogruphlc manager's «luminum curlers to Lockheed .... 5 Pat rons .......................... 400.00 .03 .32 003.07 .000.00 .000.0« 596.42 .o; jolal ............................61.000.000.00 EXPENDITURES: One bicycle for business manager ....$ .58 Christmas present for Miss Wells .... .08 Afternoon snacks for Staff during I)eceml»er .......................... 987.75 Expenses of advertising staff ........ 5.073.00 Hail for advertising staff ............ 10.000.00 Afternoon snacks for staff during January .............................. 2.982.43 One date—Cooper ............................. .13 Valentine for Miss Wells .................... .08 (Jone with the wind .................... 4.842.58 Afturnon snacks for staff In February and March ................... 3.215.00 One typewriter ............................. 1-69 Typewriter ribbons ................... 175.032.00 One date—Cooper 4-15-45 ..................... .13 Bicarbonate of sod a Cooper 4-16-45 12.085.84 Tires for business manager's bicycle 1.000.00 Erasers .............................. 777.870.00 Easter basket for Miss Wells ............. .18 Afternoon snacks for staff In April and May .............................. 5.101.05 Midnight oil ........................... 1.800.91 Engraving, printing, covers, handl- ing and costs for 400 copies of 1945 Charhian ...................... 5-67 Total 61.000.000.00 Mother Goose a la 194) Once upon a time, there lived Just outside u big. dark forest, a wee. small girl named Little Red Riding Hood (alias Laurel Starri who was for- ever gay and happy. Mrs. Riding Hood (Reta Payne in disguise) widow of the famous ex-black- marketeer Francis Kune Riding Hood, who died in Sing-Sing, cared for her only child by baking pies for all the neighbors. One day after Mrs. Riding Hood had finished her ttaking she called to Little Red and asked her to take a pie to Grandma Rulison Riding Hood. Placing it in her basket the little girl hopped on her motor-bike and was off through the woods. Knroute she came upon the three little pigs. Piggy Fuller. IMggy Hess, and Piggy Csatlos. counter- feiting gas ration coupons. Deciding to accompany her. they quickly put on their Jet-propelled roller-skates. At the fork they did not notice the sign No Left-Hand Turn ami were stopped by traffic cop Goldilocks' Smuts who had taken over the job since the man power shortage Unknown to the travellers. Big Bad Wolf Hart was skimming swiftly along ul ove them in his helicopter scheming in his cunning way to deliver them to Simple Simon Heechler. who wanted to learn Mrs. Riding Hood’s secret formula for bak- ing pies. At Grandma's spacious country estate the four of them retired to the backyard to take a dip in her seventy-live foot pool still unaware of the dan- ger lurking al ove them. All of a sudden the Three Blind Mice. Martin. McDonald, and Mohre. who were sunbathing on the lawn sighted the Big Bail Wolf bearing down upon the unsuspecting victims Md called to them to flee. Reaching the house be- fore him. the Three Piggies slammed the door in his face. After phoning Tom Thumb Ackley to come and escort Red home, the group settled down to a quiet game of poker. The butler. Crooked Man Grrsso. won the game In his crooked way ami all started quarreling. Suddenly there came a knock at the door. On opening it. who should appear but Old Mother Hubbard Sterrett bringing Grandma «••me hoarded canned goods. When Tom Ackley arrived. Little Red Riding Hood and the Three Piggies said goodbye anti started home again. But while buzzing along. Piggy Hess suddenly disappeared into u deep hole in the middle of the road and when they looked down to see what had become of him who should they see but Jack and Jill (Donna Clifford and Bert Jane) moon- shining Pepsi-Cola in an underground cave. After tilling up they continued home without further mishap. Dear Uncle Andy. Seeing as how you have helped so many others I am hoping that you will be able to help me at this time also. Now don't say NO yet—it isn't a loan. Although 1 can always use a little extra.) What I want is ADVICE—you know, the kind Dorothy Dix hands out to the girls. The situation is this. My dear, sweet wife (Oh. how I love the woman—she has such a beautiful throat, perfect for strangling) Just doesn't under- stand me and all my household worries. All this planning of meals and such is lowering my morale to the freezing point and she never suggests tak- ing me out to dinner anymore—I think she’s ashamed of my dishpan hands. It's almost im- possible to keep them white and soft when I have all these dishes to do for the family (all thirteen of us) and the washings and scrubbings. That washing is another cause for argument. Just the other day she complained that all the girls were noticing her tattle-tale grey shirts. (1 really don't understand it either as I use Oxydol the same as all the other boys do.) And here I am In the midst of spring house- cleaning—slaving, slaving all day long (not even a servant anymore either you know. Our last one. Horace, got a better job at Wilcox-Gay and left us flat.) And then last night wifey came in and complained that I was always too tired to go any- place with her «.nymore. She goes out to the club every night now and I Just know there is an- other man in her life—he must be blond because I found a blond hair on her suit. My question. Uncle Andy, is this. Shall I leave and go home to Father for awhile and play hard to get or shall I remain here and try to make my- self more attractive in her eyes. This is yours for the answering. Hopefully yours. Hen-Pecked. Dear Hen-Pecked. I grieve for you! Your situation, however, is that of many men at the present time. By letting the No Vote Bill for Men pass, our beloved President Bessie Belch (I hope she kicks the bucket before long) has taken away many of the rights of our class. We men must show the women who's 1k ss. Tell her that she can run the office as she wishes, but that you'll run the house the way you want to. If this doesn't work, when you get out of the hos- pital. by all means go home to Father. The latter, of course, applies only if he hasn't come to you first. Remember Absence makes the heart grow fonder. At least so they tell me—my wife and I have been separated for fifteen years! Thank you for writing. Yours truly. Uncle Andy. 1st Cannibal: The chief has hay fever. 2nd Cannibal: “Serves him right. I told him not to eat that grass widow.” Miss Wells: Do you read Poe?” Geo. Stucky: Naw. I read pretty good. Some people are so dumb that they think the Saturday Evening Post is a place to tie horses. Mr. Huston: What is found in sea water be- sides sodium-chloride?” C. Fields: “Fish! Policeman— Didn't you hear me call you to stop? Elaine Mohre— Oh. was that you? I thought it was some one I had run over.” There was a naughty Mr.. Who hugged a girl and Kr. At which she took flight And so the next night This naughty Mr. Kr. Sr. If love is blind And lovers cannot see. Why in the dickens Doesn't some girl love me? —D. Cooper Private Life of “Gravel Gertie” Monday—Dear Diary? Just got in from a date with the cutest sailor—met him at a U. S. 0. dance and can he dance, and can he - - -? ? ? Tuesday—Woke up this morning with a ghastly headache, but received a cure for it this eve- ning when Frankie gave out with All or Nothing At All” at the Eaton—I love that boy! ! ! ! Wednesday—Met an old flame of mine who is home on leave from the Navy—Asked me for a date—accepted—also, have a date with the Army wonder which one will establish the first beach-head? ? ? Thursday—School was same old drag. Saw the gang at Bruno's after school. Went down and played a game of tennis—got ready for my dates —almost had wur on the home front when the Army and Navy met— both ended up by having a wonderful time. Friday—Yea! ! Last day of school—cute little freshman asked me for a date—too young— this man shortage—wish a certain tall, dark senior would book me up—went on a hay ride to-night—more fun— Saturday—Had a phone call from some Jerk at school—Just a kid—(probably would have taken me to an early show and a soda after- wards). Managed to snag a date with a cer- tain senior—got stood up (imagine). He must have made up with her —I’ll never speak to him aguin—went out wfih the gang instead —went to a house party—mmmmmm! !!!!!! Met Pat's cousin (Marine)—nice—except he couldn't dance— Got Corns for My Country what a night— Sunday—The wind up of a perfect week-end — glad I have a strong constitution. Life of LeRoy Monday — Guess I’ll tell mother I'm sick or don't feel good. Be- sides I have a test. Tuesday—Went to Eaton Rapids yesterday. Whistled at a blonde. More women! ! ! Wednesday — Got a date with Suzy? (that blonde) Hub-a-hub-a. What a woman! Went to school. Have eight hours to make up. After school had a coke at Bruno's. Get kicked out for making too much noise. Thursday—Went to school again toduy very dull! After school had a malted. Started to Grand I dge nt seven-thirty. Had to hitch-hike—oh. for some gas! Picked up a cute red head— What a woman! Even if I did have to walk all the way home. Friday—Exams! Didn't study! Oh. my feet are killing me! Never again will I walk so far —no woman's worth it. Wonder what Suzy's doing? Went to the show with the gang. Got to get some sleep. A heavy date Is coming up tomorrow night. Saturday A. M.—Mom's house cleaning. I've been up since 5:30. These women just won’t leave a guy alone. Went up town for a few minutes. When I got home washed Dad’s car so he'd let me use it tonight.—Oh. Suzy! P. M.—Oh. heavens! I ran out of gas and ripped the fender on Dad's car. Suzy's rasp berry lipstick beats all! 1 believe I'm in love! ! Sunday—What will Dad say when he sees his car? Oh. my head is splitting! ! ! “Sweetie There was a little man His name was “Sweetie Gay He had a sense of humor And always liked to play. Until one night the girls caught him right And now he's home to stay. Two heads, two arms, two hands What a hunk of man He never shirks a duty unless he possibly can i Now for the women He does his stuff Buys them things on the cuff To end this tale of woe Here's to Sweetie Gay. our Hero? ? ? Don Furu: Have you put the cat out. Eric?”' Eric Furu: Naw. I didn't even know it was on fire. 15

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spouts Thv ru xmuw Quintet Holds Circuit Crown Second Year East Lansing Downs Cobelite Squad in Regional Final With returning lelterinen. B. Mohre. H Mohre. I). Moore. J. Pray and V. Gresso. Charlotte successfully opened It» 44 '45 basketball season hy down iDC a strong. fighting IIuhIIiikh five. The game was a hard-played see- saw buttle with both teams trying to forge ahead. Since it was the first encounter of the season for both the teams, many scoring opportunities . and shots were missed. Scoring hon- ors went to K. Mohre of Charlotte and Myers of Hastings, collecting nine and I ten points respectively. Final score 1 December 8 found the local team in Everett to meet the Vikings. From j the opening whistle on. the game was never in doubt with Charlotte having I a field day. B. Mohre. ace Oriole forward, garnered 20 points. The out- come was 47-11 with Charlotte on the long end. Grand Ledge Game Thriller The following Tuesday. Charlotte played host to the Comets of Grand {«edge, a game of thrills galore. With a tally in the first few seconds, the Comets held their lead all through the first half, with Carter, the sharp- shooting Grand Ledge center, collect- ing 8 of their 15 points. The second half opened with the Orioles dropping in a tally followed by a return score on the part of the Comets. This even exchange eontinu ► ed until the last two minutes of the third |uurter when the Orange and Black team forged ahead 32-28. Apparently sparked by their third quarter drive, the Orioles continued to add to their lead in the fourth quarter by picking up 8 points to their opponents' 4. The game ended 40-32 In Charlotte's favor. Mid-Season Undefeated Travelling to Howell. Charlotte reg- j istered its fourth consecutive victory; with a score of 33-25. The game was hard-fought with many personal and technical fouls being called. Bob Mohre and Don Moore, and Cook of Howell shared the scoring honors with 10 points each. Trailing at half time 23-19. Char lotte runic through with a last half push led by Bob Mohre and defeated Class C Napoleon 47-39. Napoleon, pre- viously was undefeated. High scorers for the night were B. Mohre with 19 points and Griffin of Napoleon with 13 Hitting their mid-season stride, the Orioles easily vanquished Mason to the score of 44 20. At half time the score read 22-9. High point men were the two Mohres and Moore, each con- necting for 11 points. Pierce of the Maroons dropped in 6. Continuing their hot pace, the Or- ioles. registered their seventh victory at the expense of the hapless Island- ers of Baton Rapids. Being com- pletely outclassed. the Cardinals never endangered the lead built up by the local . The outcome was 46-26 in Charlotte’ favor, with D. Moore and J I’ray netting 15 and 13 points re- spectively. In one of the fastest games of the season Charlotte laid low the Grand I .edge Comets to- the score of 38-32. Tin gumo was fought on a nip and tuck basis with the half time score 18-17 in Charlotte’s favor. Directly after the second half opened the Orioles jumped into the lead and at Thinclads Have Good Season 1st. row: A. Williams, D. White. O. Hice, J. Loucks. B. Mohre, C- Weaver, H. Ackley. R. Mohre. J. Pray. 2nd. row R. Oebler, S. Haigh. E. Furu. R. King, A. Blaine. D. Furu. D. Rosenbrook. D. Schultz, R. Dane 3rd. row: M. Horn. H. Langmaack. A. Fox. O. Loveland. M. Ells. P. Buraley, W. Holmes. R. Packard. E. Platt. J. Martin, tth. row: Coach Gobel. A. Foster. R. Santee. M. Mason. Oiio c Fvalhvrs BERTRAM JANE—“Bert won two letters as manager of the basketball team, and one as a reserve center in football. JUNIOR KING—.Junior earned his letters by running cross- country and playing reserve halfback on the football team. GEORGE MCDONALD—“Mac , during his three years in C.H.S. has won three letters in football, playing end and fullback, two letters in basketball as a reserve guard and center, and two more in track running the hurdles and throwing the shot. RAY MOHRE—Ray has earned three letters in football, playing quarterback, three letters in basketball as a guard, and one letter for running the cross country course. He also was selected captain of the 1944-45 basketball team. JOSEPH PRAY—“Joe has acquired two letters each in football, basketball and track, besides winning one in cross country. In track he placed first in the half-mile at the state meet and in doing so, broke a school record. He played end anil forward on the football and basketball teams. EDWARD SHAMP—Ed received his letter for playing reserve tackle on the football team. Sophomores Champions in Interclass Track Meet Bob Mohre and Doug White, taking six first places, led the class of '47 to an easy intramural track meet victory. Their score was 46 points. The juniors took second with a score of 39. seniors third with 26. and the freshmen next with 22. Results for the meet were as fol- lows: 120 yd. high hurdles. White sophomore, first; McDonald, senior, second; and Santee, freshman, third; time 20 ; 100 yd. dash. Weaver, jun- ior. first. Loucks. junior and Radee. freshman, tied for second, time 11.4”; 1 mile run. B. Mohre. sophomore, first. Williams, sophomore, second. Tharp, junior, third, time 5.02.3”; 140 yd. dash. Radee. first. Clark, soph- omore. third, time 61.1 ; 220 yd. low hurdles. White, first. R. Mohre. senior, second. B Mohre. third, time 27.2 : 220 yd. dash. Weaver, first. Loucks. second. Mayne. freshman, third, time 24.3 ; 880 yd. run. B. Mohre. first. Mice, junior, second; Krusell. junior, third, time 2.17.5 ; Relay, juniors first, sophonfores sec- ond. freshmen third, and seniors last, time 1.49.1 ; pole vault. B. Mohre. first. R. Mohre. second. R. Radee. third, height 10 ft., shot put. G. Mc- Donald. first. D. Moore, junior, sec- ond. Ackley, senior, third, distance 40.8 ft., high Jump. R. Mohre. first. I). Moore, second. Nlsse. freshman, third, height ft i! in., broad Jump. White, first. Radee. second. B. Mohre. third, distance 18 ft. 7 in. Under the Shower Has Sweetie” Gay’s escapade to Oak Park with the Hags finally leak- ed out? This topic is the center of much discussion. What happened to Dick Cooper’s foot? Was it an accident high jump- ing or did Barb step on it? It has been told that after Dr. Barker's talk on health. Keith Gldner drank so much water, he nearly died of internal drowning. Mr. McCall: Do you guarantee this hair-restorer? Mr. Behrens: Better than that, sir. We give a comb with every bot- tle. DICK SCHNECKENBERGER—Dick collected three letters play- ing guard on the football team. Twice he was placed on the second string all conference team. JAMES THORNTON—“Jim won his letter running on the cross country team. the end of the third quarter Char- lotte was on top 27-23. Then Grand Ledge, led by Tetnan. rallied and with three minutes to go the game stood at 32-32. Charlotte then came through with 6 more points to win the game. Perfect Record Broken January 23. the Orange and Black quintet travelled to Napoleon, where they received their first defeat. The game was a give and take battle with both teams forging ahead at various times, only to lose the lead again. A final last quarter spurt put Napoleon ahead and there the game ended. Pray collected 14 points for Char- lotte nnd Dean of Napoleon dumped In 21. The following Friday the Orioles en- tertained Everett. The game was slow in getting under motion and the first half ended with Charlotte just ahead 15-12. but from the beginning of the third period, the Orioles scored at will nnd went on to win 40-25. Playing heads-up hall nil the way. the Orioles went on to defeat the Mason Maroons to the score of 46-37. This was the seventh conference win of the season for Charlotte. Moore and Pray were high point men with 15 and 14 points. February 9 found the Orange and Black engaging the Eaton Rapids Cardinals there. The Oriole lead, which they built up In the first quart- er was never endangered as they won 43-28. R. Mohre connected for 14 points. Charlotte hurdled Its last Imrrier to a conference championship hy de- feating Howell 38-32. in the local gym. Moore, alone, accounted for 20 of the , Orioles' 38 points. Cook of Howell led his team with 11. Playing their last game of the regular season. Charlotte, for the sec- ond time, went down defeated, this time at the hands of the Hastings’ Saxons 36-30. The first two quarters were played on fairly even terms with j Hastings leading at the half 18-13. hut. the Saxons rallied in the third period i and built up a twelve point lead. The Orange and Black, having a hard time hitting the basket, gradually gained but ended 6 points shy. Foster of Hastings stood out with 13 points. Tournament Has Ups and Downs Again Charlotte was selected for the district tournament with 8 teams of Class B and C. Charlotte in its game with Lake- view completely smothered the small quintet from Battle Creek and nearly Does your husband talk In his sleep? “No! and It’s terribly exasperating. He Just grins. ! doubled the score. D. Moore, sharp- shooting Oriole center, displayed a spectacular under-the-hasket perform •BM which netted 22 points. The Orange and Black outscored the Spar- tans in every quarter and at no time were they ever threatened. 55-36. Hastings defeated Eaton Rapids hy a lop-sided score and in doing so earn- ed themselves a chance in the District finals. Charlotte, stung hy their previous defeat at the hands of the Saxons, overpowered the Hastings five and won 31-26. giving them the district trophy and a shot at the regionals at Albion. There the Gohelite five drew Albion for their first encounter and after a hard-fought battle emerged victors to the score of 34-32. B. Mohre. Oriole forward, dumped in 13 points. In the final game of the year, the Trojans of East Lansing dealt the Orioles a 31 28 defeat. Some of the statistics for the sea- I son are as follows; Total points 713. j opponents’ total points 542. offensive , average 39.6 pts. per game, defensive average 30.1. During the year four cagers collect- ed over 100 points. I). Moore led the team with 169; then B. Mohre. with 159: R. Mohre. with 141; and J. Pray with 138. 17