Conneaut High School - Tattler Yearbook (Conneaut, OH)

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 t FOOTBALL, 1918

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TIIE TATTLER quished, 27 to . However, when Conneaut tried to schedule a game with Harbor for December 7, Harbor refused to play until we had played Ashtabula. This ridiculous request caused much criticism among: the students and football men of C. H. S. Harbor’s request was refused, because we were not asking for a game with Ashtabula, but one with Harbor. Harbor was our logical opponent because it was the only school outside of ConPeaut which had not been defeated in county games. Ashtabula did not play any county games, so to consider them as contenders for the championship would be absurd. Harbor's motive in doing what she did is plain to all, so it needs no discussion here. It would be well, it is evident, that a champion he declared, and Conneaut is the team most eligible to, and deserving of, the honor. But, whatever team is chosen, let the choice be made soon, so as to quiet the growing unrest throughout the county. THE SCHEDULE On November 25, shortly after a meeting of the basketball managers at Ashtabula, the county basketball schedule for the season of 1919 was announced. The schedule which is a reversal of last year’s schedule, follows; Conneaut at Conneautville. Erie at Conneaut, Harbor at Geneva, Jefferson at Austinburg. Conneaut at Harbor, Ashtabula at Jefferson, Geneva at Austinburg. Austinburg at Ashtabula, Jefferson at Geneva, South High,Youngstown, at Harbor. Geneva at Ashtabula, Jefferson at Qonneaut, Harbor at Austinburg. Conneaut at Geneva, Austinburg at Harbor. Conneaut at Ashtabula. Geneva at Harbor. Austinburg at Jefferson. Geneva at Conneaut, Ashtabula at Austinburg. Conneautville at Conneaut. Austinburg at Conneaut. Ashtabula at Geneva, Jefferson at Harbor. Harbor at Ashtabula, Geneva at Jefferson, (jon neaut at Austinburg. Jefferson at Ashtabula, Harbor at Conneaut. Ashtabula at Harbor. Austinburg at Geneva, Conneaut at Jefferson: Ashtabula at Conneaut, Harbor at Jefferson. Dec. 27. Jan. 3. Jan. 10. Jan. 17. Jan. 24. Jan. 31. Feb. 7. Feb. 14. Feb. 19. Feb. 21. Feb. 28. March 7. March 14. March 21. Page Fourteen

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THE TATTLER OUR FIRST IS EASY In a practice game with Kingsville, our team decidedly proved to all doubting minds that it was an organization not to be overlooked in the coming race for county honors. The final score was (il to 3, which however in no sense tells of the game fight given by Kingsville even to tin last whistle. A large crowd was on hand for the first game ot the year, which of course did much to urge our team on to victory. Cowden led the attack for Conneaut, securing nearly one-half ot our total score. Kurtz, Benson, Beaseley and Rubenstein played well for ( onneaut. Splan, a new player, looked favorable to critics and his excellent guarding was one factor of Kingsville’s low score. The team was without the services of Smith and Whitney of last year s squad, but they both will be out soon. CONCERNING A COACH What our team needs the most is a good coach. A man who can win the admiration and respect of the players as Mr. Williamson did. A man who can keep the fellows in a condition that will not allow them to slump in mid-season. A man of good habits and of some experience either as a player or as a coach. Until a man of this kind is found, our team will never reach the highest stage of their ability. The Captain can work hard but when he plays he is unable to see the faults of his men as an impartial coach does. The players are working faithfully both at practice and to find a coach, but as yet none has appeared. We are in hopes that a man will be found in the near future who will be able to coach our team iu a victorious basketball season. TWO OUR WAY. Iu a fast and very exciting game, the high school vanquished the Ex-Highs in their annual game New Year’s night. This game brought out to the best advantage the ability of all our players. In every department of the game, tin high school players Avere superior to their elders. As the game started, one of the Ex-IIighs gave warning to Kurtz that they were going to rough it up. How they succeeded no one knows better than each of the Ex-Highs players himself, for our team certainly mixed things up for them. Playing an entirely different game than at ( onneautville, again we are in high hopes of a victorious team, and far away in the distance, the outlines of a banner can be plainly seen, approaching nearer and nearer our way. There can Page Sixteen