Council Grove High School - Councilor Yearbook (Council Grove, KS)

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Boys' Basket Ball FIRST ROW--Lowe, Eaulconer, Caywood. SECOND ROW-Fletcher, Coach Axe, Loy, Jackson. BASKET BALL SCHEDULE 1926 Council Grove ......,,..... 5 5 Company C .AA4..... 2 Council Grove ..,... .4... 2 4 Alta Vista ............ 22 Council Grove ..i,,. i.,.. 2 3 Eskridge ii.,... .... 8 Council Grove ...,.,......,. 31 Alumni .,..,. ..,. 1 1 Council Grove ..4........,., 1 8 Wamego ,...... ..,. 1 2 Council Grove .,.....,...... 13 Herington ..,.,....... 10 Council Grove i.,,.....,... 26 Eskridge ..,44,......,. 22 Council Grove ,.4,4....,.... 17 Herington 4.,..i...... 26 Council Grove .............. 15 Alta Vista ........,,., 18 Totals ......i.,,.,.......i..,. 2 2 2 1 3 1 With four letter men back Coach Axe was able to build a basketball team that won seven games and lost two of the hardest schedule in the history of Council Grove. The team's ability is shown by the fact that their opponent's average per game was only 14, while their average was 25, Much credit for the success of the team this year goes to Coach Axe, whose hard and faithful work with the squad played a big part in their performances on the court. Pag

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NORVAN KENDLE CTackleJ A tackle who possessed speed, strength, and aggressiveness. He was a good defensive player and opened big holes for the backs on offense. OLIVER EBERHART CGuardD Injuries kept him out part of the season but fhe made up for lost time when he got in the game. He was a good defensive player. FLOYD SNoDcRAss CGuardD In his first year of competition he demonstrated that he had plenty of power and drive. His tackles were sure and he was dependable. WELIALI BUCHMAN CTackleD His speed and aggressiveness en- abled him to break through the opponents' line and nail the ball-lugger for losses. A valuable player on both defense and offense. DONALD JACKSON CTackleJ By hard, consistent work he de- veloped into one of the best linemen on the team. He has speed, aggressiveness, and was one of the hardest tacklers on the team. Page

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W RALPH CAYWOOD ' , CForwardJ He is an accurate shot from all parts of the court and a good dribbler and passer. His ability was shown by his being selected as forward on the All-Tournament team. ERNEST FLETCHER CForwardJ An excellent dribbler and floor man. His speed enabled him to break through any defense. He is a good passer and guards well. DAVID LOY CGuardJ An excellent guard in the back court. He has a knack of getting the ball from the opponents' backboard and starting the of- fense quickly. DONALD JACKSON CGuardD A reliable guard who can dribble, pass, and shoot. He was a fighter always. GORDON FAULCONER CCenterD He is an accurate goal-shooter at close range. His ability to fool the defense enabled him to get the close ones. ALVAN LOWE CForwardD A sophomore who developed real basketball ability. He is an able utility man who can play either forward or guard. Page