Elizabethton High School - Mountaineer Yearbook (Elizabethton, TN)

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1 - l l ,T c-I1 A -W H Z - Sigh . u ,x.f I -0 U. Q, C, , --.qp p by I 4, as mouumussn 3 rp q v, n 0 o ' ' Y 1 I i ' V ' ' V 1 .. a .vt- 52 A Review of the Football Season, 1929 154' If 1 I ' The Cyclones opened the season with Crossnore, here October 4, they suc- i , . ceeded in defeating this North Carolina team 38-0. Many substitutes were used. . 4 as It was a warm and sunny afternoon, October 11, at Elizabethton that Erwin 929. ' ' , journeyed forth to defeat us 7-6. An intercepted pass that resulted in a touch- . 1 f 1 down for Erwin proved to be our sorrow. Erwin was outplayed. . V' 'Qi On October 18, the Cyclones brought back a victory from Greeneville, a score '74 . X' of 13-0. ' Y... At Banners Elk, October 25, the Cyclones were defeated 7-6. Three of our . . , ,L regular men were out of this game. Our boys were probably afflicted by the at- mosphere, which was very cold. ,' A scoreless tie 0-0 was the result of the Cyclone-Tennessee High game '. QM November, 1, on the home field. The greater part of the game was played in the it 1 middle of the field. We were at their twelve yard line once but they were never p . 'P 2 I that close. It was an exciting game and the teams were evenly matched. 9 5 0 - ' 11' November 8, 1929, was the red-letter day on the Cyclones Calendar. On the C' . ji muddy and slick Keystone Field at Johnson City the Cyclones battled their way . . to victor for the -first time in our football career. A ain, as in previous years an - - Y 8 interce ted pass ave them their oints. Coach Brown's C clones roved too 1 ' , V P 8 P Y P - tricky for their opponents, for at this time they began to use their trick plays. Q' Fumbling and incomplete passes were plentiful. A touchdown and a safety gave .5 A . J' I us an S-6 victory. C- 1' i Another mudd field reeted our bo s at Kin sport, November 15. Man ' A , . Y 8' Y S 5 fumbles and incomplete passes were made. A safety C25 gave us our only score, 'U while Kingsport had only 6. A 4' .- ii The last game November 22, played at home with the Emory-Henry Fresh- I - - men. The field was covered with a thin skim of snow which after being played , ' upon became muddy and slick. They passed .for their touchdown while an inter- ' .1 cepted pass by Toncray gave us our only marker. The game ended 6-6. ' ei ' The season ended with three victories, two ties and three defeats. Our great- ' est defeat was only four points, this team was the strongest' in the history of the 'M school especially on defense since no team scored more than one touchdown on us. I V. - t 0 - J 1 ogy' il? N' .. . ' . PAGE 50 aa'-. -t r sal. - 1 . wa- . t . 1- 1 l l

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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

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