George Washington High School - Cavalier Yearbook (Danville, VA)

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First row: Roderick Sparks. Roy Holland, Sonny Williams, Andy Woods, Dickie Douglas, Nelson Link, Jimmy Woody, Manager; Second row: Calvin Fowler, Jack Barnett, Sam Worley, Albert Lane, Mickey Crawford, Ronnie Belton. Pryor Millner. JfutASL ahsL owe hWidwoocL hsJwoA. Having lost three of last year’s starting five, Cardinal Coach A1 Mathcs had a tough job in rebuild- ing his team this year. Despite the difficulty, this season’s squad, led by Mickey Crawford, All-State and All-Western District player of the year, and Roy Holland, standout guard, has compiled a respec- tive 10-6 record for all games. This includes a 3-4 Conference tilt score against the heavy end of their schedule through February the seventeenth. Sam Worley, at center, is the biggest man on the team and has seen action for the past two previous years. At the guard posts are Andy Woods and Ror nie Belton, a pair of Senior lettermcn who have turned in outstanding performances. Three more men who have seen much action are Roderick Sparks, who lettered last season, Dickie Douglas, a Jayvcc star of last year, and Calvin Fowler, who is one of the most improved men on the team. Pryor Millner and Jack Barnett, who have seen only limited action this year, have gained valu- able experience that will be useful next season. The ’53 edition of the GW cagers successfully defeated Roxboro and Hampden-Sydney Freshmen twice each and took single games from Cradock, Covington, and University of Richmond Freshmen. They split with Martinsville, Henderson, Roanoke and Salem, and lost a pair to Lynchburg during the regular season to tie with Roanoke for the Western District championship. In the playoff they defeated Roanoke to win a tournament berth.

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(Continued from page 100) Boasting a record of 4 wins and 2 losses the Cards tackled Mount Vernon of Alexandria at League Park and after coming from behind twice turned back Mount Vernon 19-14. Charlie Denny and Jack Thomas tallied for the Cardinals while Calvin Fowler and Sonny Kingoff were outstanding on defense. The Cardinals met a highly favored team from Jefferson High of Roanoke and over-powered them in a big upset of 13-6. Coming from behind in the fourth quarter with tallies by Bob Newell and Richard White, the Cards sewed up the game. This win moved GW into second place in the State Group I race. Journeying to Charlottesville, the Cards engaged Lane High and romped over them 38-7. Ronnie Belton, Charlie Denny and Jack Thomas scored for GW. The high flying Cardinals kept the lead and were never in trouble during the game. The Cards traveled to Richmond for their final game of the season with Hermitage. The game was played before a small crowd of cold and damp spectators who witnessed the game which resulted in a 6-6 tie. Ronnie Belton scored GW's lone touchdown while Bill Roberts sparked the defense. The maroon and gray squad ended their most successful season since 1944 with a record of seven wins, two losses, and one tie. GW's conference record was five wins, one loss, and one tie. GW also gained a three way tic for the Western District Championship. Congratulations to Coaches El” Wilson, Bill Harding, and Joe Gurtis on a great season. Jheip put the. pep. behind, the. team. First row, left to right: Joan Allen. Evelyn Vincent, Alayne Watson, Joyce Bass, Franny Richardson, Janey Lea Hardy, Second row, left to right: Jimmy Ingram, Ronnie Smith, Mac Bishop, Johnny Vicccllio, Bobby Patterson, Leon Hart.

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