Elk River High School - Elkonian Yearbook (Elk River, MN)

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e BEL Back row-D. Daniels, 1. Garvey, K. Schmidt, B. Carlson, R. Halter, E. Ireland, coach. Front row-E. Garnm, R. Goodin, J. McBride, L. Hanson, L. Cornelius. . BASKETBALL Basketball practice opened on November 15th. Goodin, McBride, Daniels, tlamm, and Cornelius were the letter men who were back from last year. Mc- Bride was elected captain and practice progressed smoothly. lilk River 8, St, Francis 17. On December 4th, our squad traveled to St. Francis. Although they were hampered by a small iloor, they put up a desperate iight, but were defeated by a score of 17 to S. December Sth Elk River 16, Big Lake S. At Big Lake December 11th Elk River 18, Big Lake 5. At Elk River December 18th Iilk River 3, Anoka 19. At Elk River 1flk River 18, Monticello 15. Our luoys met Monticello on our home lloor on December 29th. This was the last game that Daniels was eligible to play, and he finished his high school career Page Forty-right

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Elk River 32, Monticello 0. The next Friday we traveled to Monticello to play a return game, and came home leaving Monti buried under a 32 to 0 defeat. Elk River 7, Anoka 12. Our big game of the season came on October 9th, when Anoka, our old time rival, came to Elk River. Anoka scored in the first quarter, but failed to make the point after the touchdown. Elk River's first chance came in the second quarter when Goodin tried a drop kick from Anoka's 40-yard line. This kick fell short, and Anoka fumbled the ball on her own 10-yard line. Elk River recovered and scored on a short pass from Goodin to Nelson. Goodin drop-kicked for the point after the touchdown and the half ended, Elk River 7, Anoka 6. In the third period Anoka scored again when Lippert, the Anoka center, broke the line and blocked a punt which rolled over our goal line when it was downed by an Anoka player. .Elk River tried hard to score in the remaining quarter, but the final whistle stopped their rally on Anoka's 20-yard line. Seniors O, Underclasses 0. A On November 4th, the Senior class team challenged a team representing the rest of the school to meet them in a grid battle. The game was hotly contested, and as neither team was able to gain ground regularly, both sides had to be content to share the honors equally. WHAT A FOOTBALL THINKS ABOUT DURING A GAME So many players handle me that I ought to be called a handball. I think they laced me up too tight in the back. I'm just like a woman-it takes a good line to stop me. I wish that referee would stop pawing me aroundg he's got warts on his left hand and they tickle. I sure am a skin you love to touch. These fellows on the teams are always kicking about something, and I'm the something that's being kicked about. I may be passed, but as long as I don't pass out I'm satisfied. I seem to be the royal bouncer on this field, but the trouble is I never know which way I'm going to bounce. Many a woman would like to be hugged as often as I am. VVhat a nice pig I turned out to be. Miss Forester- Where did you absorb those principles of yours-at your mother's knee ? L. Moos fstanding for Leo or Louie, etc.j- No, over my father's. Mr. Cooper- VVell, Mr. Ireland, how is your football team coming ? Mr. Ireland- Like counterfeit money. Mr. Cooper- VVhy, how's that ? Mr. Ireland- The halves are full of lead and the quarters won't pass. Lawrence C.- Let's go- shooting birds, Doc. Kyle P.- All right, I'm game. Lawrence C.- Then why go ? Page Forty-.vcfmz

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g I 1 in a titting manner, making a number of field goals, as well as playing a powerful defensive game. His playing aided his team mates in winning by a score of 18 to 15. january Sth Elk River 20, Osseo 10. At Elk River January 22nd Elk River 11, St. Francis 16. At St. Francis Elk River 13, Osseo 11. Our team traveled to Osseo on the 29th of January. Practically the whole game was played by Elk River's second team. ' Elk River 20, Princeton 33. On February Sth, the strong Princeton live came to Elk River. The game was hotly contested, Princeton winning by a score of 33 to 20. Elk River 21, Milaca S. On February 12th, the Milaca team came to Elk River and received their sur- prise of the season when Elk River swamped them with a 21 to 8 score. Elk River 17, Anoka 23. On the 19th of February, the squad went to Anoka. Although the team was crippled by the loss of Gamm, who was sick, they played the Anoka team on even terms. At the end of the four regular quarters the score was a 17 to 17 tie, mak- ing it necessary to play an over-time period. Anoka caged three baskets in this period and won by a score of 23 to 17. ' Elk River 15, Princeton 20. The next Friday, the team traveled to Princeton. Elk River played a fast game and deserved to win, but luck was against them, for Princeton won by a 20 to 15 score. Elk River 16, Monticello 20. On March 12th, the squad went to Monticello. The score of the tirst half was 9to3in favor of Elk River so four substitutes started the second half. During this quarter Monticello started their rally, and soon tied the score. The First team was again sent in, but were unable to check the Monticello scoring until it was too late to hope to regain their victory. Elk River 25, St. Francis 8, at Elk River. Elk River 21, Cambridge 12. Elk River went to Milaca on March 4th, to play in the district tournament. Their first game was with the fast Cambridge team, which was considered almost certain to get into the finals. Elk River upset the dope by very fast and spectacular playing, and won the game by a score of 21 to 12. Elk River 15, Anoka 24. The Elks played their next game of the tournament with Anoka that evening. This game proved to be the biggest disappointment of the season as Elk River lost to the strong Anoka team. The fast pace of the afternoon game had worn our boys down so much that they won by a score of 24 to 15. . 20 . could not keep up with the Anoka team, and Anoka Elk River ................ Princeton ................ 33 Elk River ................ St. Francis .........,..,, I7 Elk River ,.,,,,,.,,,,,,., Milaca .,...,..,. ....,,,. 8 Elk River .... ........ B ig Lake ..............., 8 Elk River ................ Anoka .......... ........ 2 3 Elk River Bla Lake --------........ 5 Elk River ................ Princeton ................ 20 Elk River --'------------- Anok? ---------------------- 19 Elk River .....,,..,...... Momiceiio .............. zo EWU ----------4-A--- MOUUCCIIO --------'----- 15 Elk Ri' f ................ 25 sr Francis .............. s FW O W0 '- '------------- ll' ,le A ' , V Elk River ................ Milaca ......... ..,..,,,. 2 0 Elk River ................ Lambridge .............. 12 Elk Rive, St. Francis -.--.-'-- 16 Elk River Anoka ........... ......' A Elk River Oggeg .,,,,,,.. ,,..,,,,. 1 1 Elk River team scores 273 runs against opponents' 269. Page Forly-nine