Daniel Baker College - The Trail Yearbook (Brownwood, TX)

Text from Pages 1 - 128 of the 1925 volume:

Qlenn Mitchell Editor' Walter Qaber Hanager The Staff Gi.ynn Mitchell Editor Walter R. Taber Manager Eloe D Stringer Assi stant Editor Paul Morgan Assist a nt Manager Mary Helen Redmond Jokes A nice Martin ... Snapshots .) C. McQueen Cartoonist COggiN HALL 5. R. COggiN MEMORI AL HALL SCIENCE BUILDINQ THE QIRLS' DORMITORY FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH CITY HIQH SCHOOL BUILDINQ A Message From the President to the Class of 1925 Greetings: We have been together four years. Many changes have taken place, the new Auditorium has been built, improvements have been made in work done in the college, and the enroll- ment of literary students is nearly 100 per cent more than it was four years ago. although the Academy has been left out, and the enrollment in college classes has more than doubled. You are the largest class ever to graduate from the college. But greatest of all is the improvement in you. you were green Freshmen then and really you have developed more than some of you promised. There has been a real growth in manhood and as you go out I am filled with hope. May each one of you find his real service and true happiness. With best wishes for you who go out and those who stay, I am your true friend, S. E. Chandler. S. E. Chandler, M. A., D. D. President Daniel Baker College Thomas H. Hart, A. B.. Dean Professor of Education Daniel Baker College John Power. A. B.. M. A.. LL. D. Latin and Greek St. John's College. York. England Janie Peavy, B. S. Home Economics College of Industrial Arts Katherine C. Watson Oratory and P. Training Graduate of Emerson School of Expression Kate Allen Horn. A. B. Spanish Daniel Baker College Josephine Kirk, A. B.. M. A. History and Social Science Columbia University Helen M. Post, A.B., Ph.B., M.A. English University of Chicago Page 24 Senior Class Glynn Mitchell___________________________________________ President Simon Bellamy------- Vice-President Minnie Wilkins ______________________________________ Secretary CLASS HISTORY The class of '25 is an exceptional one in several respects. It is the largest Senior Class that Daniel Baker has yet produced. It is composed largely of men which is an exception to the general case. In addition to being the largest graduating class in the history of the school, it is one of the ablest and is unexcelled in the matter of accomplishments and academic standing. Of the number graduating, six started their college career four years ago as lowly Freshmen and have been at Hill Billy Heights each successive year since, striving for their present accomplishments. The remainder and larger portion of the class are transfers from other colleges: or have been in Daniel Baker previously but were out of school that year, engaged either in teaching or in other professions. The students who had already attended Daniel Baker were true to their Alma Mater and returned here to take their degree. The others were attracted by the high standing of the institution and transferred their work here in order to take their degree from Daniel Baker. When the class of '25 separates, the finished product will enter life, ready to take an active part. Page 25 Bachelors of Arts Ernest Glynn Mitchell, B. A. Minnie E. Wilkins, B. A-----------------------Brownwood Simon Bellamy_________________________________________________ Turnersville 1925: Y. M. C. A. Page 2 6 Bachelors of Arts Mr. M. E. Abernathy, B. A.____________ . Brownwood Mrs. M. E. Abernathy. B. A. ............... Brownwood William R. Skipping, B. A. Zephyr Bachelors of Arts Robert Patterson, B. A_____ ____De Leon Ruby Eggleston, B. A. ______ _____________Brownwood Pi Alpha; President Pi Alpha: Y. W. C. A.; Choral Club: Science Club; Clifford R. Carruth. B. A____________________________ __ Blanket D. K. S.: President D. K. S.: Basket Ball. 1917, 1925; B Association: Page 28 Bachelors of Arts William A. Knox, B. A_____ Brownwood McClelland: Science Club. Vada Franklin. B. A__________________________________________Blanket Coggin; L. I. E.: Choral Club: Y. W. C. A.: Pep Squad. James Walker. B. A---------------------------------------Brownwood McClelland: K. K. K.: Science Club: Glee Club. 1924: Y. M. C. A.; Page 2 9 Bachelors of Arts Mrs. O. B. Stanley. B. A------------- Brownwood Walter R. Taber, B. A___________________________________Brownwood McClelland: Football. 1923. 1924: Business Manager TRAIL, 1925: Frances Cannon, B. A--------------------------Brownwood Page 3 0 Bachelors of Arts Ellen Jones, B. A............................. Brownwood Coggin: Pep Squad; Hot Radiator; Y. W. C. A,: Choral Club. Noble W. Prentice. B. A______ __________________ Fort Worth : Editor Collegian. 1925; Y. M. C. A.; Glee Club: President D. K. S.; Secretary Ruth Skinner. B. A._______________________________________________ Ballinger Coggin: Choral Club: Pep Squad: Collegian Staff; Hot Radiator. r Bachelors of Arts Hugh Q. Blair, B. A— . _________Brownwood D, K. S.; Science Club: K. K. K.: Tennis: Glee Club. Mrs. Kathleen Sutton Young. B. A_____ _________Brownwood Pi Alpha: Choral Club: Basket Ball. 1924: Y. V. C. A.: Pep Squad: McKnight McMurray, B. A. ____________________________________________Gatesville McClelland: Yell Leader. 1923-24: College Debater: Y. M. C. A.: Glee Bachelors of Arts Boanerges Muse. B. A-------------------------- Brownwood D. K. S.; Science Club: Y. M. C. A.: K. K. K. Frank Morris, B. A________________________ Brownwood Frank M. Stringer. B. A___________________________________ Hamilton McClelland: Football. 1921-22-23-24; Basket Ball, 1925; Captain Bachelors of Arts Mary Helen Redmond. B. A_________________________Brownwood Football, 1923; Choral Club. Fine Arts Julia E. Wilkinson. F. A___________ Dorothy E. St. Clair. F. A. Brownwood Brownwood Page 34 Page 35 Junior Class Eloe Stringer___________________________________ President JAMES DOYLE STALCUP..__________________________Vice-President Muriel Linkenhoger________________________________ Secretary CLASS HISTORY It was on September 18. 1922, that a group of new students asked for admittance into Daniel Baker College. We were of course admitted, for from our appearance the Freshman Class of ’22 was to accomplish much and to be one of which the college was to feel justly proud. We found college life to be great. The Freshmen of ’22 began the custom of the entertainment given by the college each spring for high school seniors. This proved that they had the real Daniel Baker Spirit. Thus ended our first year in college. What a thrill to be called upper-classmen! Although we enjoyed our Freshman year and were well pleased with the work done, we were glad to enter upon our upper-classmen career. Then came Dur Junior yea: r. The absences from our class of the previous ye; ar, wei re filled by new r students. This year, as before, active part in the college activities was t aken by the class. To be a “Se nior” must be great. We were anxiously awaiting the coming fall when we can acquit e that title, hopi ng to enter upon that year as we have . done the previi dus ones, and to accomplish something that will be a credit to ourselves and to our beloved Alma Mater. Junior Class Page 38 homore aso«bk.ii BBBBBOO BBB6BB6 Sophomore Class Sophomore Class James Flack__________________________________________ President Elizabeth Andrews . . ___________________________ Vice-President Rosa Hill----------------------------------------- Secretary CLASS HISTORY In the two short years we have been in Daniel Baker, we have made a remarkable record. In our Freshman year we were the largest class in the college; in fact, we were equal to all the other classes together. This gave us a distinct advantage over the upper classmen. Half the players on the football team were from our class; and the girls also took an active part in the Pep Squad ac- This year we are not so large but our enthusiasm and activities have not decreased. Our president, Mr. Flack, has wisely piloted us through a successful year. Red Smith, a member of our class, is captain of football next year, and Gene Alford, also of our class, is captain of basket ball for next year. The best of us are behind these boys for a winning team and school. Freshman Class Page 42 MOBLEY HARRIS RAMSEY Freshman Class ARTHUR TURNER Freshman Class Lloyd Thomas ......... ,_____ President JACK Flint_________________________ Vice-President Mary Frances Martin________________________ Secretary CLASS HISTORY Th. e thirty-fifth Fr eshmt in Class of Daniel Baker ha s gone down in history as being on i of the most loyal and acl live in college a rtivities that the schoi ol has known. Never was a class more qui ickly converted into ilimbing Hill Billies than the one of’25. Fre: shmen played a large part in the football team. fresh- man wh o are going to make : some look to their laurel; s next year too. These same r re out for basket ball and vill be out for baseball forming -ala rge portion of the athletic i mroll- No w that the true Hill Billy Spirit has been succe; ssfully imbibed by these studen ts in their first year, the class is deter- mined tc ) carry on duri ng the next three and strive to make, during their attendance here the school that has been the hope of every friend and student of the institution in past years. Top Row—Stringer, Carruth. Bottom Row—Skipping. Cannon, Bragg, Gray, Mclnnis. Frank Stringer______ Clifford Carruth..... Frances Cannon______ William R. Skipping Wyman McInnis_______ C. O. Bragg ________ Louisa Gray......... ..... President -------------Vice-President Secretary ....—Senior Representative ____Junior Representative Sophomore Representative . Freshman Representative Top Row—Hobson, Montgomery, R. Gray, Linkenhoger. Second Row—Cannon. Stone, Wilkins, Adams, Arthur, Eggleston. Third Row—Meharg, N. Brown, Hufford, Rohr, Hamilton, C. Johnson. Fourth Row—M. Kelso, K. Kelso, Young, Epps, Ray, Mayes. Bottom Row—L. Hamilton, Askew, Taylor. McWilliams, R. Jones, Minnie Wilkins................................................ President Ruth Gray___________________________________________________ Secretary Top Row—St. Clair, Smith. Bottom Row—Meharg, Prentice, Jameson, Bellamy, Hobson, Burton. Mae Brannon Robert Smith._ —Director .President Top Row—Mitchell, Taber. Bottom Row—Stringer. Martin. Redmond. Morgan. Glynn Mitcheli..... Walter Taber ______ Ei.oe Stringer_____ Paul Morgan________ Anice Martin ______ Mary Helen Redmond J. C. McQueen . . . .Editor-in-Chief -----------Manager Assistant Editor Assistant Manager ________Snapshots Top Row—Prentice, Stalcup. Bottom Row—Stone, Mayes, Skinner. ----Editor-in-Chief ..... Associate Editor ----Dormitory News —Business Manager Circulation Manager Noble W Prentice Mable Stone Ruth Skinner Jas. D Stai.cup Hervey Mayes, Jr. .... Texas Oratorical Association OFFICERS WILLIAM ROGAN President JFSSE Wheeler Vice-President OTHEL Clrry Secretary Noble Prentice Recording Secretary There are nine members of the Texas Oratorical Associa- tion. The association meets at each college once out of nine years, and this year it meets at Daniel Baker College of Brown- wood. MEMBERS OF THE ASSOCIATION Texas University Baylor University Trinity University Daniel Baker College Austin College Rice Institute Southwestern University Southern Methodist University Simmon's College Top Row—J. D. Stalcup, Skipping. Middle Row—Mitchell, E. Stringer. Muse. Prentice. F. Stringer, Cambell. Carruth. Bottom Row—Mclnnis, Blair. McMurray. Morris. Foster. Porter. Curry. JAS. D. STALCUP-—__________________________________President William R. Skipping...........-______________ Vice-President Glynn Mitchell—_______________________ -.........— Secretary Top Row—Linkenhogcr, Montgomery, Berry, R. Johnson. Second Row—Hobson, T. Johnson. R. Jones, Epps, Mayes, L. Hamilton, K. Kelso, Askew. Third Row—McLean, Arthur, E. Burton, V. Burton, Brown, Skinner, Cannon, Young. Bottom Row—N. Brown, Wilkinson, Jameson, Franklin, Jones, P. Hamilton, Eggleston, Guy. Muriel LlNKENHOGER_________________________________ President Frances Cannon________________________________ Vice-President Louise Berry_______ Secretary Ruby Johnson___________________________________ Librarian Top Row—Mclnnis, Taber, Irby, Head, J. D. Stalcup, Barnes. Second Row—Alford, Morgan, Mobley, Neal, E. Stringer, B. Lane, Morris. Third Row—A. Taylor, Braggs, B. Muse, Flack, Trammel, M. Taylor, J. Stalcup. Bottom Row—Walker. Smith. Stringer. Johnson. McClelland, McMur- ray, Knox. Frank Stringer ... James Walker —President —Secretary Top Row—Glover, Montgomery. Second Row—Boone, Cannon, Taylor, Arthur, Mayes, N. Brown, Epps. Third Row—McLean, R.Brown, Hammon, Martin, Gray, York, R.Gray. Fourth Row—E. Jones, Hufford, Wilkins, Jameson, Berry, Guy, Mc- Williams. Bottom Row—Franklin, Jones, Abby, Hobson, Stone, Davis, Young. Annie Epps______ Frances Cannon -President Top Row-Turner. Prentice. Second Row—Mitchell, Curry, C. Skipping, Norris, Reaves, Parker, Cooksey. Bottom Row—Blair, Wheeler. Porter, Campbell. Carruth. W. Skipping. B. Muse. Thomas Campbell_________________________________________________ President Hugh Blair______________________________________________________ Secretary Top Row—Meharg, Perry, E. Burton, M. Kelso, Eggleston, Pickins. Second Row—K. Kelso, Adams, G. Tallant, Crume, Eoff, N. Mayes, McShan. Third Row—Askew, Tallant, Ramsey, Ray, L. Hamilton, Damron, V. Burton. Bottom Row—Griffith, Parker, P. Hamilton, Field, Squires, Baker, Brad- Mary Kelso______ Ruby Eggleston. -Secretary Top Row—Price, R. Jones. Bottom Row—Stone, Low, Martin, Smith. Director Katherine Watson. THE QUEENS MURIEL LINKENHOQER ETHEL FREEMAN MISS MURIEL LINKENHOGER MISS ETHEL FREEMAN Pity the Poor Letter “E” Some one has decided the letter e” is the most unfortunate letter in the English alphabet because it is always out of cash, forever in debt, never out of danger, and in hell all the time. No little credit is due, however, in that, it is never in war, al- ways in peace. And we are deeply indebted to this little letter since it is the beginning of existence, the commencement of ease, and the end of trouble. Without it there would be no meat, no life and no heaven. It is the center of honesty, and although it starts off in error, it ends by making love perfect. “B” Association OFFICERS WALTER TABER......... ... President Glynn Mitchell.................—.............. Vice-President Robert Patterson Secretary Frank Stringer . Sergeant-at-Arms BILL DENNY RAYMOND LEMAY BILL BLAIR MAURICE COKE MILTON WITHERSPOON BURNS LANE J. D. VERNON WINFIELD WOODS JOE STALCUP BOLTON HEAD JACK FLINT WILLIAM KNOX MEMBERS HENRY IRBY ELOE STRINGER LUTHER HAYNES GLYNN MITCHELL DENVER WOODS LOUIS GREEN ROBERT SMITH GENE ALFORD CLIFFORD CARRUTH WALTER TABER MERRIT TAYLOR M. D. CLARY (Mgr.) ROBERT CRAIG SAM MclNNIS FRANK STRINGER ALBERT HOFFMAN ROY WHITE W. Y. FOWLER. JR. ULLMAN LANE JAMES FLACK RALPH NEAL WYMAN MclNNIS JOE TRAMMEL C. O. BRAGG FRED BROCK GERALD SCOTT (Mgr.) The Hill Billies, 1925 Top Row—Higginbotham (Coach), Gibbs (Line Coach), Mclnnis, J. Stal- cup, Neal, Flint, E. Stringer, Curry, Thomas, Alford, Irby. Second Row—Scott (Manager), Mobley, Taber, B. Lane, White. Bragg, Pat- terson, Head, Trammel, Prentice, Miller. Bottom Row—Tollan, Taylor, Smith (Captain-Elect), M. Taylor, Stringer (Captain), Woods, Lemay, Flack, Knox, Brock. THE RECORD I'D4 Daniel Baker ____________________25 Daniel Baker ____________________12 Daniel Baker 0 Daniel Baker ____________________ 0 Daniel Baker __________________ _ 0 Daniel Baker ____________________ 0 Daniel Baker __________________ 0 Daniel Baker _ ... 7 Daniel Baker ____________________ 3 Daniel Baker _________________ 0 Schreiners Institute_________ 7 T. C. U. 13 Sam Houston Normal 0 Denton Normal _______________ 10 St. Edwards College___________ 7 Simmons College ______________17 San Marcos Normal_________ ..... 9 Trinity University ___________ 0 Canyon Normal ________________ 0 A. C. C___________________ ..... 3 Page 68 Coaches Higginbotham Gibbs “Higgie,” head coach at Daniel Baker, is a former Aggie football and baseball star. He is also a successful coach, having coached the athletic teams of San Angelo High. Austin High and Wesley College, and put out winning teams. Higginbotham played football, baseball, basket ball and track at A. M. for three years, leaving there in 1912. Since that time he has played a number of years of professional baseball and has spent several years coaching. During the time he played at A. M. he was twice chosen as All-State and All-Southwestern fullback and was rated as the best punter in the conference. Fatty” Gibbs, assistant coach and line coach at Daniel Baker, is a former Hill Billy star and also a successful coach. “Fatty” played under Freeland and on the best team that Daniel Baker has ever developed. He was known as one of the strongest linemen, hardest fighter and hardest tacklers in the state. He is an ex-Hill Billy football captain and is full of the Daniel Baker spirit. “Fatty” coached the line at Howard Payne for two seasons working with Coach Arnold Kirkpatrick, another ex-Hill Billy. Page 69 Page 70 The Life of the College PEP SQUAD Page 72 F. Stringer Smith Brock STRINGER—Veteran of many a hard-fought battle, Stringer was one of the Hill Billies who made the Blue line feared by every eleven which Daniel Baker met. Stringer made an excellent leader for the blue and white during the 1924 season, for he knew football, and he was a bitter fighter in every minute of every game. His loss will be keenly felt this year. SMITH—Daniel Baker football fans will not worry about the middle of the line this year, for Red” Smith, elected captain of the eleven for 1925, will be back to occupy his old post at center. With his fearlessness and fighting spirit, he will surely make a wonderful captain. BROCK— Freddie” had the reputation this year of being a consistent line plunger, and a good defensive player. We are sorry to hear that he will not be back next year. Page 73 Lemay Taber Woods LEMAY—Few ever leave the college football team with as admirable record as Pluto Lemay. He was all T. I. A. A. in 1922, but due to injuries for the last two seasons, he failed to make it either year but received several honorable mentions. The loss of this fighting and plunging back is a blow that will cer- tainly be felt by next year’s Varsity. TABER—“Goats” did not take part in a great many games during the 1924 season, but he was always ready to do his best when called upon. He was good on defense and was down on all punts. This is Taber’s last year in school, as he gets his degree in June. WOODS—Windy made his letter at half this year and played his position well. He was especially good on defense and could always be depended upon for a gain when called on. He will be with us again this fall. Page 74 Alford Head Flack ALFORD—“'Gene” was valuable throughout the season as a consistent ground gainer through an opposing line. Last year he was a sub on the first team, but this year he held a regular berth of his own. His accurate passing and punting was the feature of many games. HEAD—Although handicapped part of the season by injuries, Head was one of the most valuable men on Coach Higginbotham's squad because of his constant fight and splendid play at the left guard position. He will always be remembered by Hill Billy fans as the man who beat Canyon with the accuracy of his toe. FLACK—“Jimmie” was a quarter who never stopped trying to twist through an opposing line until he was held so that he could no longer move an inch. Jimmie’s field generalship is of the highest order. We are expecting much of him next season. Page 75 ALFORD’S PUNTING WAS A FEATURE Patterson T rammel Bragg PATTERSON—“Pat proved very useful as a utility man in several in- stances. His regular position is at end and the few games he played at that station were very much to his credit. He also played quarter and generaled his club like a veteran. Pat will be with us again next year. TRAMMEL—Joe is a fast and aggressive halfback. He hails from Cole- man, where his reputation was well established as an all-round high school athlete. He has kept up the good work in Daniel Baker. Joe showed some real fight in the Trinity and Canyon game. We are glad to hear he’ll be back BRAGG— Fuzz” played the same consistent game he always played, fight- ing all the time and and playing any where. He was used as both guard and end, playing either equally as well. He has two more years with us and we are expecting great things of him. - DANIEL BAKER RELIED ON STRAIGHT FOOTBALL Taylor E. Stringer Miller TAYLOR—One of the biggest finds of the year was “Jew” Taylor, who was a sub on the first team last year. “Jew” played his end to perfection and we hope to see him back next year to fill the same place. E. STRINGER—Eloe was the hard-luck member of the Hill Billy squad. He played a bang-up game at end whenever given a chance, but he was handi- capped most of the season with a broken ankle. Eloe has one more year with us and we are expecting much of him. MILLER—“Sheriff” playing his first year of football, showed he had the real fighting spirit. He played tackle on offense and backed the line on defense. He will be remembered by the fight he showed against T. C. U. Page 7 7 THE BLUE AND WHITE PUNTS Flint Neal Scott FLINT—Playing his first year of college football. Jack gave evidence of the stuff that makes for future stars. He did not take part in many games, but when called upon, he filled his job at center admirably. NEAL—“Swede” came to Daniel Baker with a rather bright football record behind him. This was his first year as a Hill Billy, but he showed the necessary punch and fight all through the season. He played a good game at tackle this year, and we hope to see him back next year to fill the same place. SCOTT (Manager)—There is not much to say about Scottie except that he is a good manager. He knows how to do the work and that is all we ask of him. THE PEP SQUAD Page 78 IRBY—“Hank” is another one of Higgie’s” hard-luck members. He was handicapped this season, as well as last, by having a broken neck. Even a broken neck could not keep him out of a game. He broke up many plays before they were well started by the opposition, and he blocked several kicks. He tackled in good fashion, but it meant his ruin as there is where he first hurt his neck. We hope to see “Hank in a Hill Billy uniform next year. LANE—This is Burns' last year to play for the blue and white, as he has played his allotted four years. He continued his sensational playing this year, and was one of the outstanding mem- bers of Higginbotham's eleven. His years of ex- perience had made him quick to analyze opposing plays, and he smashed many such attacks before they were well started. He will be sorely missed this year. MclNNIS—“Mack” made his first letter at Dan- iel Baker this year, but he made it in fine fashion. He played a good game at guard and was always in every play. He received several mentions for all T. I. A. A. this year and we expect him to make it next year. Lane Irby Page 79 McInnis The Football Season When Coaches Higginbotham and Gibbs sounded the first call for football practice at the beginning of the season and the men reported, they immediately resolved that they had a job on their hands. There were only six letter men back and with a few raw recruits, a fairly well developed team faced Schreiner’s Institute in the opening game. DANIEL BAKER 25: SCHREINER’S INSTITUTE 7 The Hill Billies were successful and easily defeated the Mountaineers by a score of 25 to 7. Practically every man in uniform was played dur- ing the game, giving the coaches a chance to see their men in action. DANIEL BAKER 12: T. C. U. 13 The next game was played at Fort Worth against Texas Christian University, a member of the Southwestern Conference, on October 4. Al- though doped to be easy meat for the Christians, the Hill Billies whipped the Horned Frogs in every department of play, Daniel Baker scored first and held the lead practically all the game but losing in the last few min- utes when T. C. U. lucked out on a fair-sized break, winning 13 to 12. The Hill Billies outfought the supposed superior team and the powerful defense of Daniel Baker stayed off the terrific drives of the Frogs all dur- ing the game—holding them for downs practically every time and twice within four yards of the goal. DANIEL BAKER 0; SAM HOUSTON NORMAL 0 On October 10, Daniel Baker and Sam Houston battled to a scoreless tie on the Bear Cats' field. The air tight defense of the Hill Billies guarded against every attempt of the penitentiary town boys, and yet they could not summon enough offense to score a counter. DANIEL BAKER 0; DENTON NORMAL 10 The Hill Billies next played the Denton Normal team at Denton on October 17. Denton finished second in the T. I. A. A. this year. Daniel Baker held the Eagles scoreless until in the last few minutes of play when Denton got in position and kicked a field goal. Then Daniel Baker made a final effort to score by passes and Denton intercepted one and ran for a touchdown. DANIEL BAKER 0: ST. EDWARDS 7 According to all authorities on football who witnessed the game, gave the newspaper decision to Daniel Baker. The Catholics were held by an air tight defense and were never able to run the ball for many gains. It was by forward passes only that the Catholics were able to gain. DANIEL BAKER 0: SIMMONS COLLEGE 17 The Hill Billies played a very loose game, but they never quit fight- ing. Simmons scored only one touchdown through the line, and it was the only score made through Daniel Baker’s line all during the year. DANIEL BAKER 0: SAN MARCOS NORMAL 9 The Hill Billies had several chances to sew up this game, but just didn’t have the punch at the right time, and as a result, San Marcos won the contest with three field goals. DANIEL BAKER 7: TRINITY 0 The Hill Billies showed the real Daniel Baker spirit against the Tigers, and it resulted in victory for them. The Tigers put up a terrible fight, but the Daniel Baker defense was impregnable. DANIEL BAKER 3: CANYON NORMAL 0 The Goats were doped to lose this game, but they found their stride and it resulted in victory for the blue and white. DANIEL BAKER 0: ABILENE CHRISTIAN COLLEGE 3 This game is a thorn in the side of every Hill Billy. The Hill Billies out fought them in every minute of the game, and then let them win with a field goal 3 to 0, was too much. Daniel Baker got within scoring distance several times, but were never able to put over the winning counter. The Hill Billies THE RECORD Daniel Baker ________________23 Denton Normal ______________ 17 Daniel Baker _____________ 9 Denton Normal _______________33 Daniel Baker .... 29 Simmons ................. 31 Daniel Baker 12 Simmons 14 Daniel Baker ............ 31 McMurray 27 Daniel Baker __________ __ 21 McMurray _________________ 27 Daniel Baker 26 Simmons 24 Daniel Baker 17 Simmons 26 Daniel Baker _ 19 A. C. C. 28 Daniel Baker .. 17 A. C. C. . 21 Daniel Baker _______________ 17 Sam Houston Normal __________31 Daniel Baker ......... 25 Sam Houston Normal........ .... 31 The Baseball Team, 1924 Top Row—Haynes, Vernon, L.Lane, Green, Flack, B.Lane.Gillfillan (Coach). Bottom Row—Stringer, Mitchell, White, Lemay. Woods, Denny, Scott (Mgr.) THE RECORD. 1924 Daniel Baker 5 John Tarleton ------------ —.... 1 Daniel Baker ___________________ 3 John Tarleton ________________ 8 Daniel Baker ___________________12 Simmons --------------------- 10 Daniel Baker _________________ 5 Simmons ---------------------- 4 Daniel Baker _________________ 5 Simmons ---------------------- 6 Daniel Baker ________ ... 10 Simmons ----------------------- 12 Daniel Baker _________________ 8 A. C. C—----------------- 5 Daniel Baker 8 A. C. C. 6 Daniel Baker 3 San Marcos Normal 0 Daniel Baker 0 San Marcos Normal 10 Daniel Baker 0 St Edwards 4 Daniel Baker 4 St. Edwards 12 Daniel Baker ............ 1 Denton Normal — 2 Daniel Baker 0 Denton Normal 6 Daniel Baker 5 A. C. C. 2 Daniel Baker .3 A. C. C. 0 Page 85 The Baseball Team, 1925 Top Roiv—Higginbotham (Coach), Bellamy, Mitchell, E. Stringer, Cantrell, B. Smith, Neal. Second Row—Scott (Manager), Foster, Stalcup, Locker, Toland, H. Smith, B. Lane (Captain). Bottom Row—Marshall, J. Stalcup, Alexander, Woods, White, Alford, Pat- The season of 1925, which is just opening up as The Trail goes to press, gives indications of another good year. Coach Higginbotham has been putting his men through a thorough workout each afternoon for the past two weeks and much good material is evident. Daniel Baker started off her '25 baseball season in due form by taking the first game of the season from John Tarleton by a score of 5-4. In 5 % $ % 'f Torter 1USC HabltiI Alford. C l p. thduHcy ' fuzz fndcK G-oo| � .� .►.0 rTifUrCdf7’ e Page 88 Jokes “Red Smith—‘‘Why do you always close your eyes when I kiss you?” Thelma McWilliams—‘‘Because I imagine I am in Heaven when kissing you—but I never heard of a red-headed angel.” Eloe—“I owe a lot to that old lady.” Mitch—‘‘Your mother?” Eloe— No, my landlady.” Miss Post—“Do you know the definition of ‘Stoic’ and 'Cynic''” Porter—“Yes mam. ‘Stoic’ is the bird that brings babies and the ‘Cynic’ is where my mamma washes her dishes.” Prof. MacKay— Mr. Tollan, what is work?” Sleepy Mr. Tollan (Opening one eye)—“Everything is Prof. MacKay (Not irate)— Do you mean to tell me that this table is work?” Tollan (Closing eye and resuming former attitude) — Sure; woodwork.” Rodger Allison— Could you tell me in round numbers what I made in the test?” Miss Kirk— Yes. Zero.” Page 90 Daniel Baker Fine Arts Miss Brannon’s Orchestra Playing for Senior Hop Muriel—“Where you going dearie?” Roxie—“Out for a ride with Sam. Do I need a coat?” Muriel—“I should say not. You’ll need a fan. SAID A MOUTHFUL Her hand was on the knob, when Noble rushed to her side. His face was white and tortured. “Ruth,” he cried. There was real pain, unmistakable anguish in his voice and his eyes and in the boyish trembling of his lips. As she looked at him Ruth’s heart stopped beating for a wild instant: True love had transfigured his handsome face. For one sus- pended moment she wavered. She gave him a wondering glance and turned toward the door. Transfigured he watched her go. “My God! I thought I was going to have to swallow that chew,” he said. FOOLED HER PROF. Thelma— I read a paper before the class today. Miss Post—“Term paper?” Thelma— No, morning.” PERSEVERING Burns (Over phone)—“What time are you expecting Kathleen (Icily)—“I’m not expecting you at all.” Burns—“Then I'll surprise you.” Page 92 Page 93 Frank S.—“Is that girl a high brow?” Ethel—“High brow? Well, I should say so. She says she came down from Dallas on the eleven o’clock.” Dr. Chandler—“When I was a boy we had some mighty queer notions. One night our whole village went up on a hilltop and waited for the world to come to an end.” Hinie S. (Interested Freshman)—“And did it?” Dink—“Did you know the new postal laws prohibit the sending of love letters in the mails?” Sunshine— No. Why?” Dink—“To protect U. S. Males, they tell me.” Mr. Trammel—“Why is it that these autoists hereabouts don’t put out their hands when turning the corners?” Constable— You see this is a college town and the young chaps ain’t octopuses.” Paul (Excitedly)—“Hello: I want to speak to my wife.” Operator—“Number, please.” Paul (Indignantly)—“Number? Ain’t got but one.” “Swede”—“Have you registered yet?” Coriene—“I don’t seem to have with you.” Page 95 Themes Handed to Miss Post by Freshmen AN ERRAND AT NIGHT When I was fife years old I was coming back from my grandmothers and I saw a goast, I thought it was a goast. but 1 tell you more about that. When I saw the goast I ran. It did not tack me longe to get home. I toald mother about it and my sister that twelf years of curse she is not afraid. Next morning sister and I went to see wat the terble thing culd be. It was a white mule and ever sent’s I have never benn a fraid. Handed in to Miss Post by R. D. White. March 23 THE STORM One nite thar wos a storm struk the block and tore it up and blue a box-car off the trick and blue some hoosess dound and kilt sum peeple and tuck the hoosess off the blocks and nixt day my farder winte thar to helap tham put the kar on the track. Handed in to Miss Post by Jack Mobley. March 23 What is the secret of success? “Push.” said the button. “Take pains.” said the window. “Always keep cool,” said the ice. “Be up to date,” said the calendar. “Find a good thing and stick to it,” said the glue. Fuzz who has just received a picture of the girl he has corresponded blindly with for a year. “My God. what a map. How’ll I ever get rid of her?” Dink—“Well, you can always send her one of your photos.” Pluto—“So you are working. Where?” Honkey—“Yes, in a domino factory printing spots on dominoes.” Pluto— Why aren't you working now?” Honkey—“They’re making double blanks today.” Chauncy seems to get math class. “Yeah: out of it.” great deal of pleasure FUNNY ACCIDENTS I saw a cow slip through the fence. A horse fly in the store. I saw a board walk up the street. A stone step by the door. I saw a mill race up the road. A morning break the gloom. I saw a night fall on the lawn. A clock run ifi the room. 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PHONE 60 CLEANING and PRESSING Suits Made to Order Ramey Pecan Company BROWNWOOD, TEXAS B. bi H. Motor Co. Studebaker SALES AND SERVICE Carlson Battery Electric Company a SHIPPERS and SELLERS of TEXAS PECANS THROUGH SERVICE WE GROW Stylcplus Clothes Style plus popular all-wool fabrics, plus fine tailoring, plus popular prices, plus pos- itive guarantee of satisfac- tion. Buy Styleplus style, you get the rest. Every woman’s Shoppe Always Something New in REAY TO WEAR AND MILLINERY 316 Center Avenue Phone 434 THE THRIFTY WAY TO OWN A E. J. J. N. Weatherby SOUTHERN DRY CLEANERS SOLICITS YOUR PATRONAGE DRY CLEANING AND MEN’S FURNISHINGS Hotel Southern Phone 171 Harper’s Market Where I can buy all kinds of fresh and cured meats, also the best BARBECUE G. C. HARPER College Students Get the latest haircuts, bobs and shampoos at the Leader Barber Shop PRICES RIGHT TAYLOR LOVELACE 1889 1925 DANIEL BAKER COLLEGE THIRTY-SIXTH YEAR HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS: We congratulate you upon your coming graduation and we cordially invite you to come to Daniel Baker College next year. We are a standard college of the first class, our credits are recognized in any University, and we allow you a liberal selection of courses. To you who have not yet achieved the honor of Senior year, we also give greetings, and ask that in making your selection you keep us in mind and give us serious consideration. We have a splendid Faculty and we never lower our standards. Daniel Baker College Write Us for Information 1889 1925 COGGIN NATIONAL BANK We Appreciate Your Business O' Coggin National Bank Ofc'Bunker Press” We deem it a great tribute to our workman- ship to have been given the contract {or the printing of this fine Book a a SCHOOL ANNUAL SPECIALISTS BUNKERPRINTING 6JB00K COMPANY ac.