Georgetown High School - Buffalo Yearbook (Georgetown, IL)

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1938 FOOTBALL SAM GRIDER, Captain Lettermen: Sam Grider, Bill Rice, Charles Jcnes, John Galyen, Wally Powers, Wilbert Williams, Henry Peavler, Mac Wenskunas, Louis Lopinski, Bruce Morgan, Horace Payne, Leonard Gattling, Joe Stimac, Wayne Corn-well, Billy Rook. Buffalo Winners: George Bromley, Richard Campbell, Norman Elder, Dwight Shearer, Joe Hill, Fred Haggerty, Bazil Geck-ler, Robert Lowe, Robert Finney, Walter Kazelas, Charles Mollett, Joe Katavich, Harvey Martin, Warren Sprouls, Charles Nagy, Jack Biggs, Gordon Humerichouse, John Butkus. Sportmanship Trophy—Billy Rook. 1939 Captain—Mac Wenskunas. SCHEDULE Ridgefarm 39-7 Won Lowell, Ind..................... . 32-6 Won Hobart, Ind. ... 33-12 Won Urbana...............................6-20 Lost Gary, W. Va. 17-6 Won Wiley (Terre Haute) 45-20 Won Hoopeston 18-0 Won Westville ..................... 19-0 Won SAM GRIDER—Captain. Fullback. Senior. An excellent field general, punter, passer, runner, and tackier—just one of those boys that come along once in a life time. Was Captain of All-State team. Hope to see him on the All-American team in 1942. CHARLES JONES—Left-halfback. Senior. A fine runner, good safety man and a good blocker in the open. Kicked the winning point at Gary. WALLY POWERS—Wing back. Senior. A sturdy boy who loves football. Liked to block and catch punts. Played well at the defensive guard position. Fine attitude on and off the field. HENRY PEAVLER—Quarterback. Senior. Third letter in football. Carried the ball only once a year. Loved to block and did the job well—will be hard to replace—for blockers are hard to find—most boys want to let Henry do it. LOUIS LOPINSKI—Left end. Senior. An exceptional pass catcher and defensive halfback. Tackled by ear. Had two loves—Typing and snuff—just the same he will long be remembered for his pass interceptions and long runs. HORACE PAYNE—Right end. Senior. Played end with his feet, hands and head— and folks that's something. Don't sell this boy's ability short for he is one swell defensive end. Recovered the opening kick-off at Westville and crooned the remainder of the game. Honorable All-State mention. JOE STIMAC—Left tackle. Junior. Big boy with reluctant tendencies. One more 28

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INDIVIDUAL SCORING FG. FT. TP. Russel Gustin 84 29 197 Robert Lowe ....... 72 38 182 Frank Kovack 52 57 161 Louis Lopinski (1 1 games) 25 30 80 Bruce Fix 20 9 49 Horace Payne 8 12 28 Charles Willison 8 3 19 Charles Jones 7 3 17 Steve Strako 7 0 14 Eugene Williamson 6 0 12 Robert Knox 4 3 11 Bruce Morgan 4 0 8 Mac Wenskunas 3 1 7 Totals: Georgetown 785 points Won 20 Percentage .833 Opponents 549 points Lost 4 Average Score Per Game: Georgetown 32.7 points Opponents 22.9 points KNEELING—Left, Russel Gustin; Right. Robert Lowe, Co-ceptains; Mr. Burch. Coach. STANDING—Steve Strako, Robert Knox, Bruce Morgan. Charles Jones, Bruce Fix, Eugene Williamson, Frank Kovack. Horace Payne, Louis Lopinski. Charles Willison. Henry Peavler, Trainer. 27

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year to go—should be a stand out next year if he de :ides to get tough. DULY ROOK—Right tackle. Senior. Weighed only 165 but hit with every pound of it every time. One of those fellows whose courag s far surpasses his ability. Won sportsmanship trophy which is a tribute to his ettitude and any freshman girl will give further references if desired. BILL RICE—Right tackle. Senior. A small, quiet, fellow who made no flourishing demonstrations while making few mistakes. A stead t defensive player whose position will be hard to fill. JOHN GALYEN—Center. Junior. A big rugged lad wi-h a desire to play in the opponents’ back field, which he did when not gummint | up his own team s plays. WIB WILLIAMS—Left guard. Senior. Fast, sure block( r man. Played end on defense and looked good the Was at his best against Westville which is the hope of MAC WENSKUNAS—Captain-elect. End. Mac will be that is no pun. He has possibilities of becoming a gnat running back if he can learn to use his blockers. BRUCE MORGAN—Half back. Senior. General utility positions and played in all of them well. LEONARD GATTLING—Tackle. Senior. A big boy whose ankles were his undoing. Earned his second letter but could have been better if he had wished to be. WAYNE CORNWELL—Guard. Junior. Gabby is knowed fur and near for his speechmaking. But folks this lad will be in there fighting 'till someone leads him off the field. and a good defensive e except against Lowell, all Buffalo footballers, tough nut to crack—and man—knew all backfield BOTTOM ROW—Horace Payne, Joe Stimac, Billy Rook- John Galyen. Wilbert Williams, Bill Rice, Louis Lopinski, Mr. Burch, Coach. SECOND ROW—Garnet Watts, Trainer; Wally Powers, Leonard Gattling. Mac Wenskunas, Wayne Cornwell. Sam Grider. Captain; Charles Jones. Bruce Morgan, Henry Peavler, Irvin Paxton, Trainer.