Eau Claire High School - Kodak Yearbook (Eau Claire, WI)

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H Marinette's Stepniak is piled up by six Abes. Head coach John Gallagher Crightj and assistant coach Gordie EAU CLAIRE 14 - WAUSAU'7 With Larry Hearden providing some excellent running from the left halfback position, the Abes were able to beat Wau- sau for the first time since 1939. Hearden ran for one touchdown and his passing and running set up the other score rwhich was made by Ken St. Louis on a. quarterback sneak. To top off a good night, the versatile back kicked both conversions. Dave Strehlow ripped through the Old Abes' line for large gains, but the Eau Claire defense was tough in the clutch as they held on to their margin throughout the final period. Bill Sheils, Bob Lamont and Joe Beaulieu displayed a lot of rugged tackling. EAU CLAIRE 7 - REGIS 27 The Regis Ramblers proved far superior to anything that the Gallaghermen could offer and by scoring in every period, emerged victorious 27-7. Burly Jim Nowak and veteran quarterback Jim Miller were terrific as they repeatedly burst through the Purple and White line for large gains. Jim Bowman skirted left end and went 56 yards for the only Abe tally in the second period which tied the game at 7-7.- However, Regis quickly made it 13-7 with a 26 yard keeper play by Miller and from then it was all Regis. Guard jim Stanley and linebacker jack Shea played a large part in keeping Eau Claire's offense well in check. Captain joe Beaulieu is wrestled down after picking up some yardage in the Regis contest. Poquette fleftj examine some equipment in preparation for the Wausau clash. , EAU CLAIRE 6 - DULUTH DENFELD O In a game that was played for the most part to a standstill the Abes edged, past Duluth Denfeld 6-O. The lone break of the game went to the Old Abes, that being a 75 yard touch- down sprint by Captain joe Beaulieu. Gerry Toske and John Crocker handled the bulk of the defensive duties very well for coach john Gallagher's eleven. The field was almost a quagmire and as a result neither team could launch any sustained drives. The score came in the second quarter when Eau Claire opened a big hole in the center of the line. Beaulieu went straight through, cut to the right,4 and Went unmolested the rest of the way. EAU CLAIRE 7 - CHIPPEWA FALLS O In the season's finale Chippewa Falls fell victim to two last minute desperation passes by quarterback Ken St. Louis. Witli less than a minute to go, St. Louis threw twice to jim Bowman who made a pair of stupendous, diving, rolling catches, the second one being in the end ,zone for the score. Coach jim McGuire had his team playing inspired ball to hold the upper hand much of the way. Following Bowman's touchdown and Larry l-learden's conversion, the Cardinals immediately tried a long pass, but the threat of a score was averted when john Crocker intercepted the toss. jack Weiler of the Marines heads for pay dirt.

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Row 1: U. to r.j Coach J., Haig, B. Stai, D. Partlow, D. LaPoint, D. Lorentz, J. Stocks, D. Evenson, D. Potts, Coach N. Bussell Row 2: J. Curtiss, G. Jennings, D. Amdahl, P. Storrs, D. Anderson, Bruckshaw, P. Forsythe, G. Anderson, A.. Ring. Row 3: F. Brenden, L. Jacobs, B. Hoehn, D. Smith, D. Carlson, L. Monsen, G. Wendt, R. Rude. Row 4: H. Lindeke, L. Berg, B. Gageby, J.'Erpenbach, M. Balsey, H. Zunker, R. Johnson, T. I-Ioehn, G. Larson. BEES' RECORD Eau Claire - Eau Claire - Eau Claire - Eau Claire - Eau Claire - Eau Claire - 6. .,........ .. ..... Stanley A 19. ....... La Crosse Central 12. ..... Independence A 6. ..... .Cumberland A 14,Chippewa McDonell 2Ex-Chippewa McDonell The Bee team, coached by John West arid Don Dochterman, and the Frosh team, 'guided by John Haig and Norm Bussell, both Hnished their seasons with an even split. However, this record is,very good considering that in almost every game the opposition was older and more experienced. The Bees were led by Captain Ted Welke, Pat McQuillan, Gerry Partlow, Mike Starks, and Gerry LaPoint in the line and such backlield standouts as Mike McDonald, .jerry Blodgett, Ted Lahner, and LaVern Olson. The Frosh team played Bloomer and lost, 19-6, and then defeated the Chippewa Falls McDonell Bees, 20-0. Don Partlow, Anthony Ring, Doug LaPointe, Dick Lorentz, and Roger Johnson performed very well throughout the season. Despite only two games, the boys learned their football fundamentals Well and as a result they gained a lot of the valuable basic training that is essential 'in making a good future varsity player. Il I7 SQUAD Row 1: fl. to rj D. Kohlhepp, D. Walch, K. Bartig, .J.'Wojahn, B. Lorentz, L. Olson, H. Isaacson, T. Welke, P. McQuillan, D. Wilson T. Lahner. Row 2: J. Blodgett, J. Wergedahl, N.'Ellingson, M. McDonald, B. Jensen, C. Thompson, VS. Charlson, D. Hoffman, L. Kruschke J Hanson, Coach D. Dochterman. V . , G Blexrude R Fritz 'I' Eckri ht D Amundsen M Starks J Gnffeth J Stewart F Casperson G. McCaghy, C. Golden, J. Hoyt I . ' , . , . g , . , - 2 ' 1 ' 1 ' J Row : G. Partlow, D. Eaton, E. Belden, D. Bowlin, H: Winger, D. Ahneman, B. Dahl, D. Farr, G. Barry. Row 3 4 N . fa . it