Elizabethton High School - Mountaineer Yearbook (Elizabethton, TN)

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PAGE 48 FOOTBALL BENTON EDENS VVeiht 150 Lbs. Fullback Beetle was a good man to carry the ball and punt. He was fast and as a blocker and a tackler he was exceptionally good. He had the guts to hit a line. This being his first year he showed great interest in the game. WALTER CLARK Wleight 135 Lbs. Guard 1Valt and Kyle seemed to al- ternate at their positions. VValt always went in fighting and came out fighting. He was in there to stay, for it was seldom they got him out as a little man he has no equal. JOHN HATHA-VVAY VVeight 135 Lbs. . Halfback John was never considered a regular, however he played in many games. He was good as a line-plunger and he was in the midst of his opponents plays, John will make a good man next year with his fight and natural ability. Manager elect for next year. ROSS HART W'eight 135 Lbs. Guard Ross never was a regular man but we expect him to be one next year. Ross was a good man to block and make a a hole for a back.

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FOOTBALL BILL XVHEELER Xveight 145 Lbs. End This is Bil1's first year at E. H. S. at First he played in dif- ferent positions, guard, tackle and end. He was a good tack- ler as well as a good blocker. He has another year with us. EUGENE SHELL Weight 150 Lbs. Center Gene was never a regular but he could fill a position when called upon. He was a good reliable man and he always had the right spirit on and off the iield. FRANK GRINDSTAFF Weight 115 Lbs. Quarterback Sinia has performed in two capacities, 'both as manager and sub-quarterback. He is a great lover of football a11d he backs the team in every way possible he runs good interfer- ence for a little man. HUGH LOVVRIE Weight 170 lbs. Tackle Captain Lowrie was a good linesman on the defense as well as on the offense Pug didn't know what it was to quit tight- ing and he always had a cheer- ing word for his comrades. This is Pug's last year with the Cyclones Pacn 47

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FOOTBALL FRANK FITZSIMMONS Weight 140 Lbs . End This is Frank's second year at end. Frank could catch a pass as well as block them oFf his opponents. It was only a few plays and passes that were completed on his side of the line. BURTON CLARK 'Weight 145 Lbs. Fullback Burton was a steady man, he was especially good as a line plunger and backing up the line. Burton could also pass and kick when called upon. He should be one of the best all- round backs for next year. JOE COTTRELL NVeight 138 Lbs. Halfback Joe was a. great football player. Although he never played much the past year. In- juries last year effected Joe very much in his playing this year. Joe was fast and good in carrying the ball. PAUL MQQUEEN NVeight 175 Lbs. Tackle Shi1k was a tower of strength on both offense and defense, opposing teams usually kept away from his side after futile attempts to gain there. He was often found playing in the opponents backfield. PAGE 49