George Wythe High School - Chancellor Yearbook (Richmond, VA)

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; xX Xx “ee, See bas ale ; PMMA MMOD B+ tl Ree ee Saar Os Seach Sees eS , . a Bc : ‘ » = BS erts. Second row: John Evans, Nelson Daniel, Warren Walker, Bobby Lee, Graham Buchanan, Ed Holloway. RIGHT HALFBACKS—First Row: Phil Poulson, Bill Poulson, John Bryant, John Johnson. Second Row: Spencer Murray, Bobby Ryan. Tough Offensive Play as They ... “Hit those dummies! Block that kick! Get your nose in there and hit that man!”’, cried Coach Bill Leskovar, Coach Bill Leskovar grimaces as the Bulldogs, holding a scant 7-0 when the second edition of the Bulldog gridiron lead, fight desperately to stymie a determined Huguenot drive, deep in G. W. territory. squad had assembled. Compiling a commendable record of 3-6-1, the “‘Bit- ing Bulldogs” highlighted their season with victories over Prince George, Thomas Jefferson, and Huguenot. In addition, the Bulldogs unleashed spectacular games against district powers, Hermitage and Douglas Free- man, resulting in near upsets. George Wythe’s ingenious head Coach Leskovar, created a sensation among Central District coaches when he unveiled a single wing offense, absent from the Richmond scholastic football scene for many years, against Hermitage. Commanding this offense was Newky West, voted by the team as the outstanding back and most valuable player, and who became the first athlete from George Wythe to make the All-Central District start- ing eleven. West was characterized as one of the finest high school linebackers in recent years by Coach Rhea Saltz and Newky’s mentor, back Coach Richard Erns- berger, agreed. Instructing the ‘Bulldog beef” was line Coach John Waters. With the constant accelerated football knowledge drilled into the players by these experienced experts in the game, George Wythe this year unfolded a team with keen minds as well as physically fit bodies.

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100 Ses x5 Mg eee TACKLES—First row: Steve Martin, Dick Hubbard, Fred Greene, Ken Liles, Pete Thompson, Rick Rob- Gazelle-like co-captain Newky West slashes, twists, and fights as he rambles to the one, setting up the first touchdown in the Thomas Jefferson victory. Colorful Bulldogs Emphasize Spencer Murray is greeted by a bevy of angry tacklers after netting long yardage on a ‘947 sweep” at City Stadium. The hunters close in on their prey! Swift right halfback Bobby Ryan futilely tries to bring back a punt return against Bene- dictine’s defense. Sports

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In an explosive display of power, Junior fullback Wayne Wrenn bulldozes for ten LEFT HALFBACKS—First Row: ‘“‘Newky” West, Paul Hebert, Willy Kibler, Bruce Dowdy. Second Row; Scott Strong, Frank Gulyas, “Buddy” Morris. ... Display Single Wing Winged “T” VARSITY FOOTBALL STATISTICS Team Record George Wythe ...John Marshall Prince George Manchester . -Hermitage Douglas Preentany ee Thomas Dale Hopewell Thomas Jefferson Benedictine Huguenot Won-3 Lost-6 Tie-1 Individual Scoring Name Touchdowns PAT West 7 Ryan 1 Sommer 1 Woodlee 1 Wrenn 1 0 Gulyas Personifying courage and steadfastness, Line Coach John Waters attentive- ly receives instructions from Coach Rhea Saltz in the press box. 102 Sports