Charlotte High School - Witan Yearbook (Rochester, NY)

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THE WITAN Page thirty-five 33 most spectacular players in the league this year. His hard charging and accurate boots accounted for many of Charlotte's goals. 'lohnny fell one goal short of the city indi- vidual scoring record. This is Johnny's last year and he will be greatly missed. Arthur Michel, center forward, is another senior and has played two years on the first team. Mike's ability to rush the opposing fullbacks and goalies provided many a thrill for the spectators. Miken, although not a high scorer, is rated by many as the scrappiest forward in the league. Gardiner Mason. left inside, in his first year as a regular, was a great help in the smooth offense of the team. Gard has scored a few himself and paved the way for many more goals. Gard is graduating and his place will be mighty hard to fill. Robert Brady, left wing, played his second and last season with Charlotte High this year. He has been instrumental in many victories because of his excellent passwork as Well as his own skill. Leon Bonfield, right halfback, played his first and final season as a regular this year. lionny's fine work in heading the ball on offense and defense was one of the highlights of the season. His speed and stamina UD saved many a goal for Charlotte. Vernon Gebbie, center halfback, is one of the best defensive halfbacks in the city. His fast charging and power broke up many attacks of the opposition. Vern was not merely a good defensive man, but his ability to feed the ball to the forwards made him also a good offensive back. Jack Reddy, left halfback, is also a senior who has finished his last game for the Green and White. Jack's ability to use either foot equally well broke up many of the opponents' scoring thrusts, especially when the game was close. His offensive strength proved valuable to the line in many games. Albert Frattare, fullback, was shifted from a halfback post at the beginning of the season and this change was certainly for the best. Al , though not a spectacular player, is a man to be depended upon to get the ball out of danger. Many an opposing linesman has felt A1's power and drive. ' John White, fullback, is a senior who is a two-year veteran of the first team. jack is a little fellow with dynamite in his feet, how- ever. He has broken up many a scoring threat in front of the goal. His steadiness and calm- ness were characteristic of his playing all sea- son. Courtney McCrary, was without question the outsanding goalie, on any team in the league. His swan dives and somersaults in trying to get hold of the ball thrilled all who saw them. Court savedmany goals by these tactics and we certainly congratulate him on his ability to take it. Fred DeMato, substitute forward, is a senior who ended his season in a blaze of glory! Fred's greatest day came in the play- off game with Madison when he scored all three of the Charlotte goals after he had re- placed Mason in the first quarter. David Bishopjsubstituting halfback, is a junior who will probably play onthe first team next year. Dave is a tricky player and proved a stumbling block to several teams this fall. Good things come in small packages. Robert McKissock, substitute halfback, is a sophomore who is a coming player. Bob is a dependable and tricky man. His accuracy on penalty kicks were a feature of the reserve league. l Fred Purchase, substitute lineman, is an- other sophomore who showed plenty of promise this season. Fred is an accurate booter with his left foot and his corner kicks are a treat to watch. He will probably be on the first team next year. SOCCER SCORES-1933 Charlotte .............. 2 Alumni ........... Charlotte 2 Monroe ........ .... Charlotte .............. 3 Franklin .,.... Charlotte .............. 3 East ........................ Charlotte .............. 2 Madison ..............,. Charlotte .............. 3 School for the Deaf Charlotte 2 jefferson ................ Charlotte .............. 2 Marshall ........,....... Charlotte 4 Canandaigua .......... Charlotte 3 Tech ............... Charlotte ........ 5 West ............ Charlotte 3 Madison ...... ....... Total ........ ....... 34 Total .......

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Page thirty-.vf.r 'l' H li VV I T A N 346 C11.tXlQl.U'l l'1C 2-M.XRS1r1ALL 3 Despite the great amount of enthusiasm dis- played by the Charlotte fans, a hghting Green and XYhite team bowed before Marshall in its only defeat of the season. Charlotte scored early and had a fairly good lead but were out- played and lost the game 3 to 2. Cll.-1111.1 JTTIC 5-XVEST 2 In the final scheduled game of the season, Charlotte niet XVest when these two teams and Madison were bracketed for top honors. .N great deal depended on the outcome of this game as was evidenced by the great showing of both teams. The first-half was a toss-up with neither team having the advantage. But in the second half the Orange and Black went all to pieces and Charlotte left the field vic- torious by a 5 to 2 score. This victory left Charlotte and Madison tied for first place. ,-Xrrangements were made for a playoff at the lfdgerton Park Paddock two days later. Cf l.Xl4l.f JTTE 3-M.-XIJISON 2 ,X crowd of about 2,500 people assembled in the lforse Show Paddock to watch Charlotte and Madison play-off for the title. There was plenty of spirit and excitement from both cheering sections. The game opened with Charlotte bombarding the Madison goal only to be repulsed by the excellent work of Stew- art, Madison goalie. ln about the middle of the first quarter, Mason was forced to leave the game because of an injury. DeMato was sent in to take his place. Fritz seemed to touch off a spark in the team. Charlotte scored twice in the first half, both counters being booted by 1JeMato.' .Ns play was resumed in the second half, the situation was reversed with Madison bonibarding the Charlotte goal. .Xt the end of the third quarter the score was tied Dehlato, after scoring the two previous goals. booted one past Stewart after the Green and XYhite team had taken the ball clown the field in a great drive. In the last few minutes Madison was shooting everything it had against a tiring Green and VVhite team. Only the stellar performance of McCrary saved the day for the Lakesiders, especially in the last few seconds on a bounce ball in front of the goal. As the final whistle blew, Charlotte was ahead 3-2 and the Championship was Charlotte's for the Hrst time since 1923. Soccer Victory Dinner The Students' Association had a Victory Dinner for the championship soccer team. This dinner was strictly a stag affair and many men of the community were there. Among the guests of honor were the championship 1933 soccer team, the 1923 team, Mr. Elmer Smith of the Board of Education, Mr. Cham- berlain, coach of the 1923 team, Mr. Tichenor, coach of the 1953 team, Mr. XVilcox, prin- cipal of East High, Mr. West, Dr. Bennett. and Mr. XVi1liam Lang, assistant city editor of the Rorlzcsfcr Journal. The surprise of the evening was the presen- tation of gold charms, in the form of soccer balls, to each fellow on the squad. 1 1 if . xe.0W' Sports ff' fm St' 1 ,..at5-.ft-gf: G+ 'HWS GOYYI if My gy, ,We oust gtg C660 0,1900 1 XX ' wh? X Ox X Z 507C , f o- K.W 4554-A 9,1115 ..-'.- 0.-fn! I Ar-ra-is-4 C'9m:l'66+ 7l 'e'f ' sf'

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Page tlzirfy-fnzlr T II It W l 'I' A N STS 1. First row-Arthur Michel, David Bishop, Fred Purchase, Robert McKissock. Second row-Ven non Gebbie, John White, Albert Cason fcaptainl, John Ragan, Fred DeMato, Robert Brady. Third row-Richard Kemp fmanagerj, Gardner Mason, Leon Bonfield, Courtney McCrary, Jack Reddy, Albert Frattare, Coach Ralph Tichenor. I Soccer .AX great Charlotte team finished the soccer season in first place to bring a soccer title to this school for the first time in ten years. XVinning the championship means more than just the fact that Charlotte had the best team in the league, it means long hours on the prac- tice field, the development of fighting spirit, and also the ability to display sportsmanship at all times. The fellows deserve a great deal of credit for their splendid showing and for the honor and prestige they have conferred upon the schoolg but the man who deserves the most credit is Mr. Tichenor, coach of this splendid team. His service is immeasurable by any set standard, and when one considers the spirit he developed in the players one can see what he is doing for them and for the school. W'e, of the student body, salute you, Coach Tichenor, and all the fellows on the squad, who did so well in the past season. We are proud to have such a group of fellows repre- sent our school and we congratulate you on the excellent manner in which you have under- taken and completed this responsibility. We hope that this victory will lead us to a brighter day not only in athletics, but in everything at Charlotte. VVe are only too willing to help you in any way we can to hasten the advent of this brighter day. Members of the 1933 Soccer Squad Captain :Xlbert Cason, right wing, is a Junior and has played three years on the first team. His own ability and great team work have been one of the features of all the games this fall. These two facts make him the logical choice for captain of this championship team. John Ragan, right inside, was one of the