Georgetown High School - Buffalo Yearbook (Georgetown, IL)

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 Hr LA CAJA DEL ORO 1930— G” Men—1930 J. Gorman—“Joe”—Back—A senior who staged a comeback after seeing America first. Joe was at his best when the going was toughest. This boy is the fellow who changed tackling from “silents” to “talkies.” L. Erickson—“Lief”—Back—Always outweighed but seldom outplayed. Lightest back in the county, but any one who saw him in there would tell you that a small man can play great ball. F. Maskkl—“Awky”—Back—A junior in classes but plays ball like a post-graduate. He would be a wonder if he were not so bashful that he hates to score touchdowns for fear of being called on for a speech. D. Mahoney-—“Danny”—Back—The “crooning” halfback—has another vear to play. here the going got tough Danny started to croon an old Irish ballad which upset the harmony among opponents. T. Hubbard—“lhubbard”—Center—A sophomore boy with the old fighting spirit. as “sub” center only because he was trying to fill the shoes of an all state man. J. Cebui.sky—“Johnny”—End—The midget end of the county. Digs coal and spoils interference with the same zest. We hope he grows. T. Stropus— I ony”—1 ackle—One more year to go and much is expected of him in that year. It is our belief that when better “blocks” are made, Tony will make them. A. Klink— Heinie”—Guard—This boy is only a sophomore and he’s big and has a fine spirit. With two more years to go, we predict that fans will have seen few better linemen. W. Velikis—“Eat”—Guard—Another senior and it will take a big boy to fill this fellow’s suit. Whenever opponents went through “Fat's” side of the line, it was their last conscious public appearance. C. Stasavich—“Stassy”—End—“Stassy” played guard, then tackle, and this year was moved out to end where he played his greatest game. Was at his best at Hoopeston where he “took off” on several occasions to pull in a few passes just as a matter of illustration, to the John Greer boys, as to how the position of end should be played. J. Andruski I’uzzey End— I’uzzey played left end and when opponents came his way, they soon realized they had called the wrong signal. Often late to practice but seldom late telling his mates where the ball was. B. I,EW man Bob Guard—A big, lean, lanky corn-fed boy who has one more year to go and is expected to play a lot of ball next year. Page Tivcr.ty-six

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GEORGETOWN'S 1930 FOOTBALL TEAM First Row—Tony Stropus, Clarence Stasavich, Donald Haney, captain; Kenneth Crum, Elmo Snook. Second Row—Walter Velikis, Dan Mahoney, Robert I4ewman, Lyle Erickson. Joe Gorman. Third Row—John Cebulsky, Therle Hubbard, Arthur Klink, John Stimac. Fourth Rou—Frank Maskel, Mr. Sweeley, Bernard Thompson, Herschel Hughes, Mr. Burch, Joe Andruski. The Football Season After producing an undefeated team in 1929. Georgetown opened her 19.10 season with fair prospects but some doubt as to how the scores would go. hen the last game had been played, the fans felt that another stellar team had passed into historv. One point, made by Decatur on a technicality, was all that stood between them and a clear record. Although this and the scoreless game with Westville kept them from quite equalling the 1929 success, still a school has just reason to be proud of two successive teams which attain such a high standard. The team is hard hit by graduation, losing six men as good as the state can produce, but the second team showed some especially good material this ear. It is hoped that these boys will be ready next tall to step into the empty places to produce a team ready to play the exceptionally hard schedule arranged for next year. 1930 SCHEDULE Georgetown 6—Decatur 7. Georgetown 13—Sidell 0. Georgetown 21—Jasonville 0. Georgetown 27—Bicknell 0. Georgetown 32—Xokomis 0 Georgetown 13—Hoopeston 6. Georgetown 27—Villa Grove 0. Georgetown 0—Westville 0. Page Twenty-five

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 p0MMM HANEY CRUM SNOOK 1930 Captain Sportsmanship Trophy Winner 1931 Captain D. Hanky—“Alabam”—Center—This boy was captain of one of the best fightin’ teams which ever played under Georgetown colors. Won a place on the All-State selection of centers which is certainly a tribute to his ability. A great strength on defense and a boy who likes the game. His loss to next year’s team will leave a great gap and all will miss his oratory. K. Crum—“Red”—Tackle—Another boy who will be missed from next year's line-up. Crum played guard for two years and this year moved over to left tackle, the toughest assignment on a ball club, and played it with the same success. A hard, fast charging lineman with the ability to block punts with pleasing regularity. Won the sportsmanship trophy which speaks for his personality. E. Snook—“Pinochle”—Back—This boy is next year’s captain. He s big, fast, throws passes with the speed and accuracy of bullets, and has the fighting spirit so necessary in a ball game. He carried the brunt of this year s offense, carrying the ball about seven out of even- ten plays. Besides outplaying the great Rex of Decatur, it is rumored that he holds some swell hands at pinochle, and is quite an after dinner speaker. THE COACHES Coach Sweeley has this year completed his seventh year as coach at Georgetown. He is a graduate of Susquehanna university. Since he has had the actual experience of college football, he knows the hard knocks of the game and the preparation a boy needs for playing. When it comes to making blockers and tacklers, Sweeley will always stand out. Assistant Coach Burch has attended the Indiana university coaching school under Pat Page. He helps to build good quarterbacks along with his coaching of the second team. Page Twenty-seven