Defiance High School - Panorama Yearbook (Defiance, OH)

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mom !!! . . . Hussey tries to dodge Macomber foe . . . .xuuwx' ...pardonme... haven't we met before? . . . DEFIANCE 26-NAPOLEON I3 Playing a fine defensive game, Defiance rolled to its second straight League victory by downing the Napoleon Wildcats 26 to 13. A blocked punt by Dave Miller set up the Bulldogs' first touchdown while bath Pelok and Mix scored twice each later in the gridiron battle. The two extra points were kicked by Pelok. DEFIANCE 7-BRYAN 21 Bryan's Golden Bears capitalized on a recovered fumble in the opening minutes of the game and were never behind as they de- feated the Bulldogs to the tune of 21 to 7. Keith Leonard scored the Bulldogs' only touchdown on a 4-yard reverse play during the second quarter. DEFIANCE 6-WAUSEON I3 An inspired Wauseon eleven came to Central Field and spoiled the Defiance Homecoming by defeating the Bulldogs 'I3 to 6. Bob Cameron, Keith Leonard, and Tony Coressel all carried the ball well for Defiance, but Coressel was the only one who was able to break through the Indians' lines for a touchdown. DEFIANCE 0-FOSTORIA 6 Although playing one ol their best games of the year, Defiance fell victims to a good Fostoria team by a 6 to 0 count. Ray Hussey and Bob Cameron sparked the Bulldogs on offense while Larry Pelok and Chet Harter played well on defense.

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FOOTBALL . . . DEFIANCE 19-MONTPELIER 13 Gary Mix, iuniar haltback, was the big gun in the Bulldog's tirst defense of their NWOL crown. Mix scored three touchdowns and ran roughshod over the Montpelier line lor 268 yards. Larry Pelok, also a iunior, kicked one extra point for Defiance, . . . the lnjuns are comin! . . . DEFIANCE 7-VAN WERT 48 Wauseon Indians tail Bob Cameron in , I fH . A powerful Van Wert eleven spelled defeat for the Bulldogs lor Crucla momenl O omecomlng gamen' the first time in sixteen consecutive games. Gary Mix scored the lone Bulldog touchdown on a 19-yard run in the third quarter, Ronnie Funk toed the extra point. '1 v .5-,B . s 'ls iz, Na. .fi 4' ,. .Bah First row: Phil Hoelfel lmanagerl, Tom Lantow, Dick McBroom, Bob Moser, Gordon Phillips, Ronnie Grimes, Larry Livingston, Kenny Whitaker, Dick Manley lmanagerl, Fred Fitzenrider lmanagerl . . . Second row: Allen Sheilby, Bob Arend, John Tracy, Dick Heilman, Fred Warncke, Dave Hill, Roger Basyden, Paul Voight, Jerry Meyers, Dave Miller, Jim Smith, Craig Frysinger , . . Third row: Ronnie Grant, Larry Morris, Ronnie Funk, Gary Mix, Larry Pelok, Ray Hussey, Bob Cameron, John Schlosser, Bill Vandemark, Charles Kellermeyer, Keith Leonard, Bob McBroom . . , Fourth row: Norm Baldwin, Neil McGrew, Harold Beindorf, Jim Tuohy, Dick Thayer, Eugene Finn, Chet Harder, Tony Coressel, Bill Finn, Jerry Ludwig. lOl

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. . shall we dance? . .. DEFIANCE 7-LIBERTY CENTER 7 A 7 to 7 tie with Liberty Center finished the Bulldogs' 1954 NWOL schedule. Tony Corressel was the work horse for Defiance by carrying the pigsllin on almost every other play, but little Ray Hussey came up with the big 21-yard sprint that put the Bulldogs back in the game. Pelolx's first conversion try was no good, but Liberty was offside and he booted the second through the uprights. DEFIANCE O-TOLEDO MACOMBER 41 A smooth-running offense and a hard charging defense led Ma- comber to o 41-0 victory over the Bulldogs. The Craftsmen scored six touchdowns and added a safety in the waning moments while the Bulldogs were having trouble getting a first down. DEFIANCE 26-BUCYRUS 14 Ray Hussey, Bob Cameron, Norm Baldwin, and Gary Mix all scored touchdowns as Defiance closed its 1954 football schedule with o strong 26-14 victory over Bucyrus. Hussey also passed to Norm Baldwin for the Bulldogs' first touchdown pass of the yeor. Pelolx kicked two points after the touchdowns. The Defiance Bulldogs finished the season with a record of three wins, five losses, and one tie. . tim-ber-r-r-rr! . . . Leonord is caught from behind . . .