Fredericksburg High School - Rapahanoc Yearbook (Fredericksburg, VA)

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Rowe, Quarterback and Captain Playing his third year in the varsity, “Ras¬ tas” was naturally captain of the team. His generalship was good at all times, while his broken field running and end runs featured many games. Morrison, Center and Manager “I.ittle Tom’s” opponent seldom appeared in the second half. lie will be remembered as the hard hitting and accurate center. Allison, Fullback A plunging fullback, who infrequently failed to open a hole in the line on the of¬ fense, and when backing up the line the op¬ ponents generally fell toward their own goal. Tompkins, Halfback This was his first year in the backfield, anti by his speed and uncanny tackling abil¬ ity, he proved it to be a successful one. Dick” never lost his spirit and was a valuable man on offense and defense. Billingsley, Halfback Another third-year man, whose punting and line drives were of marked ability. Pied Billingsley was a sure tackier, and it seemed as if the ball magnetized to him dur¬ ing an aerial attack. Scott, Halfback “Scottie” was always ready to “get in the fight.” lie was the general utility man of the backfield and a game fighter.

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Scores October 2—One Hundred Eleventh Field Artillery. o; F. II. S. 12 October 12—George Mason High School. 6; F. II. S. 20 October 19—Culpeper High School. 17; F. FI. S. 7 October 26—Alexander High School.26; F. H. S. 6 November 2—McGuire University. 33; F. H. S. o November 16—Warrenton High School. o; F. H. S. 46 November 29—Leesburg High School. 6; F. H. S. 32 Total: Opponents. 78; F. H. S. 123 The F. LI. S. football team of ’23 made a fine showing both in hard fighting and in sports¬ manship. Although handicapped by weight, their spirit and team work was of the best. Some excellent material was exhibited for coming years. 9i

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Sale, End The opposing team found Sale ' s end a dif¬ ficult proposition. As for breaking the inter¬ ference and tackling the runner, Sale was a real player. Sullivan, End Here’s to the end that “got ’em before they started. “Sully” could intercept passe s no matter where they were, and was a good de¬ fensive end. Freeman, Tackle Played good on offensive and defensive. “Bring the ball through here,” was “C’s” usual Thompson, Guard Thompson was capable of playing either center or guard, and our team was never weak when he was called on, for he was a fighter from the ground up. Whitbeck, Tackle Although his first year on the varsity, “Don¬ nie” charged hard and tackled low. lie im¬ proved with each game and much is expected from him next year. Howard, W., Guard Another position of our “stone wall.” As¬ sisted by his long legs, no line was strong enough to keep him from breaking through. Howard, F., Guard This is the man who showed us how “to hit the ground.” “Key” always managed to miss his opponent, although he played a “scrappy” game. Ash leigh. Tackle “Ed” was one of those men who are always “in the game” and kept fighting from whistle to whistle.