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Tuesday, Moy 27, i952 G R A N I T E H I G H W O R L D Page 3l Baseball, Tennis Teams Win Titles: Portell, Dilliard Made Co-Captains Conference opponents of the Warrior tennis team will undoubtedly be looking for- ward with glee to the graduation of five of this season's regulars. For the second straight year the Redmen have swept undefeated through all conference opposition, easily copping the trophy withua record of five wins against no losses. In second place were the Collinsville Ka- hoks, with a 3-2 record. Only Marks - The only black marks in the Tribe's rec- ord book are two losses to Roxana this year, which left their overall record nine wins and two losses. Captain Howard Theis and doubles partner Ronald Brand- ing really enjoy a distinction, as they have never lost a match in regular play since they teamed up. Seven letters have been awarded to team members. Theis, Jim McElroy, and Bob Edmonds will receive three stripe monograms, Max Anderson, Tom McRaven1 and Ron Branding will receive two stripers, and Earl Branding will be awarded a one stripe letter. Edmonds and McElroy will return next season. ' Finished Twelfth At the district track and field meet held here May 10, the Warrior cindermen fin- ished twelfth in a field of 23 schools with a total of four points. East St. Louis re- peated as champions with 40 points, while Centralia finished second with 37. The mile relay team was responsible for Granite's points, as they finished second in that event. This earned the team, com- posed of Glenn Davis, Jerry Miller, Jim Ballard, and Bill Gaddo, the right to par- ticipate in the State meet at Champaign May 16 and 17. Baseball News . Ronnie Dillard 3-2, and Bob Portell 2-2, were elected by the baseball squad as the co-captains to lead next year's team. Ron- nie, a pitcher and outfielder, and Bob, a third baseman take over from Ed Cook, this year's first string hurler. At the time of the election, letters were handed out to 12 of this year's squad. Ed Cook and Don Spalding received their third award in baseball, while two stripe monograms went to Dennis Hunnicutt, Don Henson, Bob Portell and Richard Sharf. One stripe G's were awarded to Bill Hodge, Carl Macios, Leroy Jacksina, Ron- nie Dillard, Dave Wilson and Jack Huck. Lost to Tigers The baseball season came to a close last week when the Warriors dropped a 4-2 de- cision to the Edwardsville Tigers in the second game of the sub-district tourna- ment. Ed Cook was the losing pitcher. Granite City won the first game of the sub-district by shellacking the Roxana Shells 12-0. Dillard pitched airtight ball for the Warriors ,and Portell led the Red and Black attack with a home run. In conference play, the Warriors ended the year with a 4-1 record, good enough for a tie with Edwardsville for the conference championship. Home Runs Greatest Thrills . Touchdowns By Jon Dressel Most sports are, to the spectator, comprised of one thrill after another. In the mind of every athlete, however, there is one thrilling moment that stands out above all others. It may be a single min- ute, a play or a whole game: but, never- theless, it has provided a boy with his most thrilling moment in sports. Bill Hodge will always remember scoring a touchdown in last fall's game with Ed- wardsville. Don Henson got his biggest thrill out of beating Edwardsville in the Madison County Basketball tournament Twelve Top Senior Board members of G. A. A. are from left Helen Brazier, Joan Cann, Pat Bucky, and Jeannie Serfas. s Leave G.A.A. By Helen Brazier Recognition is once more going out to these 12 top senior girls who have been members- of G.A.A. Four year letter awards have been given to Joan Cann and Helen Brazier. Geraldine Beasley, Pat Bucky, Margar- et Haug, and Jeanne Serfas have received two year awards. Those who made the one year award mark are Clarice Damer- on, Margaret Francis, Shirley Ohms, Sandra Mills, and Betty Walker. , The class as a whole has been hockey, speedball, and archery champs. During their four years of inter-class competion, they played a large part in winning third place in a state-wide archery tournament, for which the school received a trophy. Serving on the executive board have been Joan, Pat, Jeanne, and Helen. Joan, as social chairman, has been the engi- neer of all our parties for the past se- mester. Pat, during her two managing years, has put the tap club through many an enjoyable number. Jeanne has served as program chairman, co-tennis manager, and was girls' tennis champ in her jun- ior year. Brazier Wins Honor Archery manager for' two and a half years, secretary, and vice-president have kept Helen busy in G.A.A. The honor 4 .-. Senior cheerleaders Norma Jachino and Betty Donley with the new school mascot, which was paid for out of the donations of the students. He will spend the summer reposing in the trophy case before ventur- ing forth to all Warrior football and bas- ketball games next year. The Chief will be the first male cheerleader Granite has had in some time. this year. Tops in Neil Kirchner's book of sports memories is the wrestling team's winning fifth in the State tournament. Teammate Max Clinard enjoyed winning his first match. It was on a referee's de- cision. Three Seconds Left Ed King tied a basketball game with three seconds to go, providing him with a life-long memory. Acting as defensive captain after the injury of football cap- tain, Neil Winters, was once in a lifetime thrill for Loren Davis. Jerry Hicks re- ceived his greatest glory by running a 95 yard touchdown against East Side in a second team game. Baseball also provided George Robeff with his most thrilling moment, that of grounding out with the bases loaded, no outs, and Granite leading by a score of 20-1. He was out by three steps. Captain Ed Cooks of the baseball team rates as his top memory, hitting a home run against Edwardsville in the 1951 district tournament. Golf Troubles Dennis Montgomery played two minutes of the Collinsville basketball game, which was quite a thrill to him. Jon Dressel lost all his golf balls in the dis- trict golf tournament, a feat not easily accomplished, while Jack Reese will never foret hitting the district golf champion in the back with a golf ball while teeing off. Max Anderson and Howard Theis, net teammates, rank their undefeated play in 1951 as their top thrill. award, which has previously been re- ceived by Helen Daigger, January '51 and Jackie Willaredt January '52, will be re- ceived by Helen Brazier. The qualifications for this award are eight semesters as an active member of G.A.A., two years as a member of the ex- ecutive board, activity points earned for five years in the time of f r, a B av- erage in all subjects, a superior sportsmanship rating. Leadership Loses Three Advanced leadership is losing t ee top senior assistants - Joan Can , Helen Brazier, and Jeanne Serfas. Joan and Jeanne have been in advanced leadership four semesters and Helen five, two of which were spent as president. .
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Page 30 G R A N I T E H I G H W O R L D Tuesday, Moy 27,1952 Top Senior Lettermen Earn 57 Monograms Top senior lettermen are from left, first row, Ronald Branding, Earl Branding, Howard Theis, Tom McRaven, Max Anderson, Max Clinard, Ed King. Second row, Don Sp.alding, Don Henson, Ed Cook, Glenn Davis, Jon Dressel, Bob Cann. Third Row, Milton James, George Robeff, Neil Kirchner, Howard Robertson, Jack Reese and Don Smallwood. Absent when picture was taken were Bill Hodge and Loren Davis. In four years of campaigning on the gridiron, hardwood, mats, courts, and cinders, 20 graduating Warriors will take with them 57 monograms, four captaincies and a few other miscellaneous honors thrown in for good measure. Tiny Tops Appropriately enough, class athlete Howard Tiny Robertson heads the list with seven letters to his credit. Tiny blocked and tackled his way to three on the football team, and copped four by putting the shot in track. He was captain of this year's cinder squad and last year hc went to State in the shot. Salutatorian Hardwood leader, Don Spalding, is the salutatorian of the athletic class, with three G's in basketball and three in base- ball. In addition to being basketball cap- tain, Don was named All-conference for- ward for the past season. Still another captain, Ed Cook of the baseball team, ranks third on the honor Mile Relay Team Runs in State The Warriors' mile relay team, which won second in the district meet and went to the State Tournament May 17 shown as they practiced prior to State. They are Glenn Davis, Jim Ballard, Jerry Miller, and Bill Gaddo. roll. Ed earned two monograms in basket- ball and three as pitcher on the diamond squad. Don Henson, Max Clinard, and Neil Kirchner have each garnered four awards. Don earned two apiece in basketball and baseball, while Neil grunted his way to two as a wrestler and added two more on the gridiron. In addition, he was fourth place winner in the 165 lb. class in the State tournament this year. Max distinguished himself on the mat during his three sea- sons, losing only one match, being sectional champion twice and winning third in State as a senior. He also huffed and puffed his way to a cross country letter. Three Letters Captain Howard Theis of the tennis team took all three of his awards by belt- ing the ball on the courts. Ed King won two G's in basketball and one track letter while attending Edwardsville high school. Bill Hodge received two in football and caught for one in baseball. Two seems to be the most popular num- ber with senior athletes. Jack Reese won his pair backing the line, and was chosen as most valuable player on the 1951 grid team. He also made all-conference guard, and received mention for All-district. L0- ren Davis also plugged the line as defen- sive guard for two, and served as defensive captain after the injury of Capt. Neil Winters. Tom McRaven aced and lobbed the tennis ball for his duo of G's as did Ronald Branding. Jon Dressel copped two as a guard in football, while Bob Cann played tackle for his pair. Max Anderson held up a singles birth on the net squad to cop a couple. Miscalculates Although claiming on his senior ques- tionaire to have earned 40 letters in volley ball, ping pong, badminton and debate, it was discovered after research that George Robeff had gained one monogram in base- ball. Earl Branding, who along with Tom McRaven, went to State in doubles this year, earned his letter on the tennis courts. Don Smallwood battled the behemoths of the mats to earn his wrestling letter. Milton James received a monogram for his efforts at forward on the basketball team.
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