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

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W. E. BONES, Halfback Billie, playing his first year on the Varsity, won by his consistent efforts a warm place in the hearts of Waspdom. A heavy charging back and deadly tackier, coupled with determination, cause fans to expect more from him in the future. E. B. COMBS (Captain-Elect) Tackle For a steady, dependable leader, the choice of the '26 captaincy naturally falls on Combs. He is sincere in making his best effort toward building up the team. We are confident that Earl will meet the responsibilities that are a captain’s and exit the better man after having met them. W. E. HASSINGER, Center In Bill the Wasps possessed a man who played the game for all it was worth. In every battle that he entered his unconquerable fighting spirit was always paramount. To a man that gave his all and refused to surrender to difficulties, the honors must go to William. F. R. BAILEY, Halfback Such words as endurance, determination, ability, speed and headwork might well characterize Kid’s playing, for it was the harmonious combination of these factors that made him the elusive halfback of ’2S. With two more years ahead of him, Wasps backers are betting heavily on the diminutive kid. Page Seventy-three

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R. N. LAWRENCE (Captain) Quarterback After four years, Dick has fittingly closed his career as captain of the ’25 Wasps. His passing, running, and kicking caused football critics to acclaim him the greatest triple- threat Fullerton has developed. He played the game hard and clean. A. S. WITHERS, Assistant Coach Having received his athletic tutelage at Emory and Henry College, “Woozy” absented himself from his Alma Mater for a while and has returned with his exceptional instructing ability and proved a successful mentor to the Wasps. F. R. QUILLEN, Manager After three years of assiduous labor and strict attention to the most minute details, Fred was chosen for the manager of the football team and has performed his duty well. W. WEAVER, Fullback For three seasons Shade has been one of the main cogs in the Emory machine and has played the fullback position with undying credit to himself and his school. In the past season he added his share at placement for every touchdown scored, which provided the margin of victory in the most thrilling game of the season against Kentucky Wesleyan. Page Seventy-two

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W. L. CASSIDY, End The Freshman class had the honor of giving Cassidy to the Varsity ranks. lie is built for stretching over a good deal of territory when there is blocking to be done or interference to be run. With three more years remaining, his future looks bright. H. C. STONE, Guard Henry was one of the outstanding players on the Junior Varsity last year. His aggressive fighting spirit and one hundred and eighty-five pounds of bone and muscle brought him to the Varsity. His pluck made him an ideal linesman. J. C. MEADE, Guard Jack is a quiet married fellow who fought a game battle for his coveted monogram and won. The personification of pluck and endurance was recognized every time he went into a game. His work against Kentucky Wesleyan was of high quality. C. A. SHUFFLEBARGER, End Shuff” is one of those fellows who works hard when he goes after what he wants. His great ability as a speedster and exceptional qualities as a snagger of passes gave him the edge over the other wing” competitors. His performance against the “Panthers” was one of the season’s outstandings. Page Seventy-four