Garrett High School - Aeolian Yearbook (Garrett, IN)

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IE1THE jEOLIAN 1921 OI □ □ r . ' ' ' □ o THE DEFIANCE GAME REVIEW OF THE 1920 SEASON Sept. 24—Edon 7; Garrett 14; at Edon. Oct. 1—Convoy 0; Garrett 53; at Convoy. Oct. 16—Defiance 7; Garrett 7; here. Oct. 22—Hicksville 13; Garrett 41; at Hicksville. Oct. 29—Warsaw 14; Garrett 10; at Warsaw. No. 5—Bluff ton 0; Garrett 34; here. Nov. 11—Bryan 6; Garrett 13; here. Nov. 25—Hicksville 0; Garrett 20; here. Games played, 8. Total opponents’ score, 47. Garrett’s score, 192. After only two weeks’ practice Garrett played its first game, the first being with Edon, the second with Convoy. These games demonstrated the weakness and strength of the Maroon and Blue eleven. They also offered an opportunity to develop both the offensive and defensive styles of play and made it possible to have a team stronger in all phases of the game. During the first three or four weeks the weather was terribly warm and it told on the players. The Hicksville game was an easy victory for the G. H. S. and at this time the second team had its first chance for action. The Hicksville team had been decidedly weakened by the loss, through graduation, of most of its veteran players, but it is in a position to offer some good opposition in 1921. The first home game was with Defiance and by this time our team was well rounded into form. In this game the home team displayed a remarkable brand of foot-ball which was unquestionably superior to that of the visitors, but owing to an inexperienced referee, the game was not conducted as it might have been. This was a hard fought game from start to finish and both team s were fighting hard when the final whistle blew. Defiance scored in the first quarter by a forward pass and it was not until the third quarter that Roan was able to go over for a touchdown. Most of the time the ball was dangerously near Defiance’s goal line, and this gave Miller of Defiance a chance to display some excellent punting. The game here with Bryan, on Armistice Day, may well be considered the best game of the season. It was a cold, raw, November day, with snow flying and a

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El THE AEOLIAN 1921 O O ■ - ' » a FOOTBALL THE TEAM IN ACTION THE 1920 VICTORIES The victories of this year’s football team were those of which everyone may justly be proud. When the Maroon and Blue tied De¬ fiance and later defeated Bryan, it proved the Garrett eleven to be the equal of any organi¬ zation in Northern Indiana or Northern Ohio. There were no one-sided scores, but that fact was due to the high class teams which ap¬ peared on the schedule of the Maroon and Blue. At all times there was only the clean¬ est brand of football played by the Garrett eleven. .The season was marked by the spirit of sportsmanship which prevailed at all games and the splendid morale which was displayed by all the players. —EDGAR BEEBER. Page Nine

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I PTHE AEOLIAN 1921 H I a □ — ■ o □ THE BRYAN GAME muddy field. Garrett kicked -off and Bryan, by a series of line plunges, made a touchdown within the first five minutes. Garrett then began to fight. In the second period, Garrett by some smashing plunges, carried the ball across for a touchdown. An onside kick was admirably executed but the umpire would not allow it. By line plunges and off tackle smashes, another tochdown was made. The third quarter ended 13-6 in favor of Garrett. During the final period the ball zig zagged up and down the field. Several times, time was called because of bruised players. The game ended with a 13-6 victory for Garrett. This victory was due, not only to the stellar work of several players, but also to the fine teamwork displayed throughout the game. The only time the Maroon and Blue suffered a defeat was at Warsaw, and then by a very narrow margin. This defeat was due to the muddy field, over-confidence, and the failure to watch the ball instead of the men. Warsaw used the Minnesota shift to a good advantage and the quarter-back ran his team well. Several times in the last quarter, Garrett was within scoring distance but was so severely penalized that the ball was lost in downs. The last part of the game was played in darkness and the time was shortened. The remaining games were played at home against Bluffton and Hicks- ville. The Bluffton game was much better than the score would indicate and was hard fought from start to finish. Their team was well supplied with brawn but was greatly hampered by experience. However they never gave up. The Hicksville game on Thanksgiving Day was played in the rain and deep mud. Both teams were strong on the offensive but weak on the defensive. Garrett came out at the long end of a 20-0 score, which made the home crowd happy. This season the team was able to offer better games to the home crowd than in any previous year. Of the eight games played, four were played at home and these happened to be the best games. These games were well attended, which enabled us to keep out of debt. The crowd was also courteous to the visiting players which did much to create better sportsmanship. The teams were ably coached by Clark Springer, who gave his time and ideas, which aided greatly and helped to produce a winning aggregation. The players must not be left out, for they went out for practice every day for three months, not just when they felt like it, but always. Sometimes it was hot and dusty, often cold and rainy, and the field nicely covered with black, sticky mud. This refers not only to the first team, but to the second team as well, who took many drubbings in order that they might produce a strong eleven. In closing we wish to thank “Our Coach,” all the patrons of our team, and the high school for the support and encouragement which they so readily gave us. Page Eleven