Guilford High School - Rostrum Yearbook (Guilford, ME)

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THE ROSTRUM 4:3 was tied once again in the fourth period. but the Panthers went out in fron-t and won the battle. Currie and Blake were high scorers for Guilford with 14 points apiece, and Moore followed with 13. Annis was Fox- eroftis scorer with 10 points. The winning of this game meant the permanent possession of the American Legion Trophy which has been fought over since 1936. Guilford 4251 vs. Bangor f37D At Bangor, Feb. 25, 1944 The Golden Panthers traveled to Ban- gor City Hall to lose the second game of the season and break their winning streak of 19 games. The Bangor Rams kept a steady pace throughout the game and, although several times it looked as though Guilford was going to pass them, the Rams remained ahead until the end. The floor was too large for the Panthers, but nevertheless they gave Bangor a hard fight all the Way. The score at the first quarter was 10 to 5, and at the half 19 to 12. As the last half started Guil- ford rallied and brought the score closer but failed to keep it up. At the end of the third quarter Bangor led 26 to 17, and when the final gun was fired they led 37 to 25. Cross and Blake were high scorers with 8 points apiece, and Cole scored 12 points for Bangor. Guilford 134D vs. Waterville f60J At Bangor, March 2, 1944 W'aterville beat the Golden Panthers in the first game of the Eastern Maine Tournament, 60 to 34. It was a fast game all the way. The large floor again hindered Guilford, but we gave Water- ville a tough fight. Priest started in the game but was soon replaced by Moore, who immediately started scoring. At the end of the first period the score was 18 to 9. at the half 32 to 13, and at the third quarter 46 to 21. High scorers for YVatr'rville were Ioseph with 12 points and Mitchell with 11. Blake and Moore scored for Guilford with 10 and 8. This game eliminated Guilford from continu- ing in the tourney, while Waterville surged ahead to capture the State and New England crowns. PANTHER CHARACTER SKETCHES Rum. Cnoss, R. G. Cross. captain of the team, is more than indispensable. He is one of the coolest players witnessed by Guilford fans for a good many years, always knowing where to go and what to do. Although a defensive star, he gets many of Gnilfordis scores. As for popularity, Fati' ranks near the top. He is great fun and always appears friendly and jolly. His active part in other sports proves him an all-round athlete. DANNY Cuinulz, R. F. Not only is Danny outstanding as a basketball player but also as a friend. He is the cleanest basketball player G. H. S. has. He almost never fouls! On the Hoor his quickness makes up for the fact that heis short. He takes an active part in most all extra-curricular activities, and he is an excellent student-always having his lessons prepared. He is very popular both with the faculty and the students Cespecially the girlsfb In all he's a swell fellow. CARROLL lX10ORE, L. F. Moore is the heart throb of Guilford High School. Not only does he shine in the hearts of all the girls, but also on the basketball floor. Without him under the basket the Golden Panthers would be at a great loss. His height enables him to almost always grab the tip-offs and to get the baskets. This is his first year at basketball, yet heis already a star. YVith his classmates he is popular too. Heys president of his class and also a good student.

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42 THE ROSTRUM after basket. Ile piled up 15 points for Guilford. Gouya was the WVildeats, high scorer with ll points. VVhat a game! Guilford 1501 vs. Sangerville 1311 At Sangerville, Feb. 4, 1944 Guilford chalked up its 14th straight victory by defeating Sangerville 50 to 31. The .game started off very close and at the end of the first quarter the score was tied, 12 to 12. Guilford surged ahead, however, and by the half the score read 26 to 15. Three-quarter mark found the Panthers ahead 39 to 21. Leathers and Cross, the two guards, should receive the credit for this victory. Leather's long shots and Cross, scoring saved the game. Cross netted 15 points and Leathers 12. Clukey scored 12 points for the Pirates. Guilford 1271 vs. Higgins 1191 At Higgins, Feb. 5, 1944 In a fast and close game the Golden Panthers defeated Higgins Classical In- stitute 27 to 19. Guilford went out ahead early but had a tough fight throughout the game. Guilford did a fine job but missed many baskets. Moore starred by scoring 11 points. Anderson was high scorer for Higgins with 7 points. Guilford 1551 vs. Milo 1331 At Guilford, Feb. 8, 1944 Guilford High rolled up another vic- tory When it rolled over Milo High 55 to The win was an interesting game, but there was no doubt as to the winner for Guilford took an early lead and kept it throughoutthe game. Blake scored 23 points for Guilford and Strout hooped 22 for Milo. Guilford 1331 vs. Dexter 1311 At Dexter, Feb. 9, 1944 In by far the toughest game of the sea- son the Guilford Panthers, after an over- time period, defeated Dexter 33 to 31. The game was close and hard-fought all the Way. At the close of the first quarter Guilford lead 5 to 4. At the half the Panthers were still ahead, 15 to 10. At the three-quarter mark the score read 17 to 17 and at the end of the fourth quarter it was tied, 27 to 27. The Pan- thers pulled ahead in the overtime pe- riod to win by a very small margin, 33 to 31. Blake scored 1,9 points for Guil- ford and Flagg 13 for Dexter. Guilford 1281 vs. Greenville 1201 At Guilford, Feb. 11, 1944 Guilford added its 18th victory to its name by defeating the Greenville High Lakers 28 to 20. Guilford was not up to par and the Lakers were playing much better hall than earlier in the season. The first half was played by Conley, re- placing Blake who was suffering from a strained shoulder. At the half Greenville lead 15 to 13, and Blake entered the game. The team then regained its confi- dence aud rolled on to victory. Currie and Moore tied the scoring honors with 10 points each. Hubbard was the Lakers' scorer with 6 points. COUNTY PLAYOFF Guilford 1441 vs. Foxcroft 1361 At Milo, Feb. 18, 1944 Guilford again-received the crown as County Champions by defeating Fox- croft Academy at the county playoff game at Milo. The game, however, was filled with many chills and the Panthers were trailing several timesi The game started off with the Pan- thers leading, 10 to 8, at the end of the first period and with Foxcroft leading, 20 to 18, at the half. During the first half the scoring of Danny Currie kept Guil- ford in the game. The third period found Foxcroft still ahead and with two min- utes to play in that period Guilford was 6 points behind. Then Moore began to score and brought the score up even. Then Blake added another basket to make the score Guilford 32, Foxcroft 30 at the end of the third period. The game

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44 THE ROSTRUM FREDDIE BLAKE, C. F. Freddie, voted the outstanding ath- lete of the school, has proved himself well worth the praise he receives. And that build! lle makes 'em swoon! tWorse in Sinatra.! His left-handed shooting can't be stopped, and he crouches like a panther. Ileis done a lot to bring Guil- ford to the top in basketball. Prominent outside of basketball too, he has been president of his class for two years and will probably be drafted for a third term. He excels in other sports too. jo11N LEATIIEHS, L. G. with number 18, is no jinx to the basketball team. His swell defensive playing has made him an outstanding member of the squad. His height makes it possivbles for him to take the ball from the oppouentis blackboard and start the Panthers, olfensive. Remaining in the guard position on the offensive, he al- lows the other four to close in on the basket and keep the net hot. However, his ability to sink the long shots has also proven to us that he, too, is capable of scoring many points. He also takes his place with good students and is a good friend to all. INTERCLASS BASKETBALL Six games were played for interclass basketball this year. The first between the Seniors and Freshmen was won by the Seniors, 55 to 19. The second, be- tween the Iuniors and Sophomores, found the Sophomores on top, 48 to 25. The third game again showed the Sophomores a better team, for they beat the Freshmen 53 to 20. The Seniors de- feated the Juniors in the fourth game by a score of 58 to 10. The consolation game between the Freshmen and Iuniors placed the Fresh- men as third best team in the school. They won by a score of 18 to 15. The championship game was the best of the entire set, and, after a hard fought bat- tle during which Cross, the Senior star, was fouled out, the Sophomores upset the favorites and 'beat the Seniors 35 to 34. It was one of the best games of the whole basketball season! PHYSICAL EDUCATION Physical Education was started early in the fall and lead by Fred Blake under the supervision of Mr. Clark. It con- sisted of running and calisthenics and was held out-of-doors as long as the weather permitted. The classes then were held in the gym. The purpose of this program is to make the boys better fit when they enter the armed forces. It will be continued throughout the school year and will be held outdoors again in the spring. BASEBALL Baseball will probably be resumed this spring, as it has for years past, al- though there will not be as much com- petition as usual due to the present con- ditions. We have some good baseball material among our boys, and we hope to have a good team. GIRLS' BASKETBALL Gllzcmfgnn. Tea Date 24 27 Foxcroft tthere! Ian. 4 88 19 Milo tthere! Jan. 11 41 11 Brownville Jet. there! Ian. 14 27 Foxcroft there! Ian. 19 24 26 Greenville tthere! Ian. 21 28 18 Brownile Ict. tthere! Ian. 26 26 22 Higgins there! Ian. 28 17 14 Higgins tthere! Feb. 5 45 7 Milo there! Feb. 8 84 14 Greenville there! Fe'b. 11 300 185 Total BIRDSEYE VIEVV OF THE GAMES The Golden Pantherettes lost their Hrst game of the season to Foxcroft Ian. 14 at Central Hall. It was a close game all the way. The guards were cer- tainly outstanding, but the girls were kind of scared, 1 guess, this being their