Emory and Henry College - Sphinx Yearbook (Emory, VA)

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n eijr «Iiljfux WOLFE, Fullback John did his propping in the schools of Lee County, hut his elementary training in football was received under the direction of Coach Knight. Last fall he awakened to the fact that two years with the scrubs was enough for any one man. so he got busy and managed to enter the varsity ranks. Injuries handicapped him during mid-season but he came hack well during latter games. John has one more year to wear the Lemon and Blue. HULL, Center When it comes to downright hard work either in prac- tice or in games, Wythe was always right there. His first year was spent with the scrubs. The next year he ascended to the varsity ranks but did not acquire his letter until last season. The showing he made against linesmen of greater weight was much to his credit. Wythe has another year and should prove valuable to the team HORNE. Halfback “Short” was the surprise of the year. After playing part of the season on the scrubs they awakened to the fact that he was a football player after all. He got his chance on the varsity at the Hast Tennessee Normal game and took advantage of it and made good He played regularly the rest of the season and did some mighty fine playing. Next year if he should come hack he will do a lot toward filling Kid” Bailey’s place. BODANYI, Utility Linesman Bo's birth on the varsity was accomplished by hard work and grit. This stalwart son of Pocahontas never spared a John Smith that faced him in the line. When his physical powers failed him his vocal organs were his chief support, and his war cries struck terror in the hearts of the enemy. Bo” has deserved the numeral he has earned, and in all probability he will find himself in a regular position at guard next year. 95

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rijc -Uliiii.v LAWRENCE, End This rare combination of cakic and athlete was among the stellar performers of last season. Coming to Emory in the fall of 1922, Dick worked hard and made his letter during his freshman year. His work at end was somewhat exceptional, seldom allowing himself to he sucked in, and always handling the punts in a skillful manner. The hackfield came in for their share of his services, too. His ability at punting put the Wasps out of a hole on more than one occasion. The team is lucky to have two more years of his services. FLETCHER, Halfback “Dummy” didn’t get his name from being tackled. He happened to acquire it during his unsophisticated days at Castlewood and couldn’t manage to snake it off after coming to Emory. He’s not so dumb after all. having played two years of consistent football with the varsity squad. As a runner and line plunger he’s good, always managing to squeeze his carcass through a hole in the line if there happened to be one. BAILEY, Halfback Just about the time he had acquired all the tricks of a wingman. Coach transferred him to halfback where he showed more aptitude and ability than ever before. He always showed rare judgment in handling punts, in addition he was a consistent ground-gainer, never failing to click off a gain over tackle or around end when called upon to carry the ball. He fittingly closed his gridiron career in the Johnson City game when lie gained a total of 146 yards, nearly as much as the combined yardage of the enemy backs. HILLMAN, Guard “Smoky Bill” incorporates in bis make-up all the loftiness and grandeur of his native Scott County moun- tains. Besides this he is a self-made football player, having played with the scrubs two years, and by real hard work made the varsity squad as guard during the past season. By his natural ability, speed and huge size Bill furnished characteristics to the line necessary both to offense and defense. Even greater things are expected of Bill next season. 94

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®i)C EARMAN, Manager In Karnian the team had a capable leader and business manager, as well as a companion on all trips. Credit should be given him for the successful financial outcome of the season, and the conveniences and comfortable quarters shared by the team when away from home. VIALL, End Coming back unexpectedly to finish his college career, “Peter” was one of the surprises of the season. His two years of real experience acquired by hard work on the field have enabled him to outclass his opponents on in- numerable occasions. Viall is credited with making the prettiest play of the season when in the Johnson City game lie intercepted a pass and ran fifteen yards for a touchdown. He is graduating with highest honors, and the team will miss him. FARRIER, Tackle Bob is another of Coach Knight’s proteges. He left the Junior Varsity ranks last year to lend a helping hand to the Varsity line. His services were valuable elsewhere, however. He is a kicker of no mean ability, and acquired quite a reputation in that form of the game during the past season. OATES, Quarterback After Captain Beery’s injuries early in the season, Oates was called upon to act as general for the team. Unlike Napoleon, he is tall in stature, and his great leadership, ability, and coolness under fire were respon- sible for many points. His skill in guiding the team, together with his work at returning punts placed him among the season’s stars. The fruits of his experience will be available to the team of 1924. DAVIS, Guard This huge bundle of sunshine, brawn, and muscle, was one of the mainstays of the Wasp line last season. He played his first football at Hiwasse College last year, but acquired some tutelage in the Fullerton methods of play before he came to occupy a regular position on the Varsity squad. He succeeded in making one of the Wasp’s touchdowns last season by intercepting a forward pass. Men like Davis look good for future Wasp success. 96