Hudson High School - True Blue Yearbook (Hudson, WI)

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Summary of football (games September 22 HUDSON 9—BRECK 13 Fumbles and inexperience in the Hud- son backfield lead to the defeat of the Hudson ‘ grid” by a fast, rangy Breck team. The new “T formation showed its possi- bilities by the Raiders making 11 first downs to Breck's 6. Coach Crowe was pleasantly surprised to find that the Hud- son line had such mule-like stubbornness in the defensive play. This non-conference game gave the Raiders valuable experience and showed their weaknesses which were quickly ironed out in practices. September 29 HUDSON 33—ELLSWORTH 0 The Raiders defeated Ellsworth 33-0 in the first conference game of the year on Hudson’s victory field. The attack was sparked by the running of Dave “Swede” Sandberg, who scored three times, twice on runs over .30 yards. The team was really out to win. The half fended 26-0, in a smashing offense bv the “Blue Boys”. Th ■ new T” formation showed a marked improvement although the backfield still fumbled somewhat. Cox and Mickelson a’so crossed the double strip for the Raiders. Oetober 6 HUDSON 0—M ENOMON IE 0 Although outgaining their op|x nents by a 100 yard margin, the Raiders found themselves unable to score against a tough Menomonie eleven. Most of the play was at mid-fie'd with the Hudsonites only enter- ing scoring territory once. Dave Sandberg was the outstanding player for the Blue and White while Jeatran starred for the Indians. October 13 HUDSON 19—COLFAX 0 After the draw of the week before, the Hudson eleven journeyed to Colfax to win by a margin of three touchdowns. It was an inspired team that entered the field. ‘Dave Sandberg and Captain “Jack Zezza played their usual outstanding back field- game. Praise is deserved by Hudson’s line which held the charging Colfax boys to one first down by rushing. “Bob Kngebretson was outstanding in his defensive play. Oetober 20 HUDSON 19—SPRING VALLEY 0 The Hudson team drove home an un- disputed victory over their arch-rival. Spring Valley. Daw Sandberg's running and passing ability combined with “Reddy” Vindal’s pass snaring put the Raiders in front. “Jim” Lonergan stepped into th ■ quarterback position and showed real ball handling abi.ity on the Hudson “T”. This was the hottest afternoon of the season; yet it was the roughest, most rugged game of the season. Oetober 27 HUDSON 30— RIVKR FALLS 0 Previously tied with them for first place honors, the Raiders routed a River Palls eleven to cinch the championship for their fourth straight year. The Wildcats found the Hudson ‘T formation too much for them as the Raiders passed and drove for 317 yards from scrimmage. In th? backfield quarterback “Jim Lonergan. and halfback. Dave Sandberg, starred with pass- ing and ball handling while end, Lyle Cam- eron. showed up wel' in the line for th • Raiders. Hudson’s defense was at its peak as time and time again the River Falls' plavs were broken up. The highlight of the gam? was Captain Zezza’s 70 yard run for a touchdown after a pass interception. November 3 HUDSON 14—NEW RICHMOND 0 The Raiders finished a brilliant un- beaten, unscored upon season as they de- feated the New Richmond Tigers by a 14 0 score. Starring for the Raiders were Cap- tain “Jack Zezza, “Dave Sandberg and “Lorry Mickelson who constantly threat- ened the' “Orangemen's” defense. It was mostly a contest of lines and the bruising plays resulted in many minor injuries on both sides. ‘Bob” De Witte and Dean Erickson were the main-stays of the for- •'War?! wall as the two heavy 'ines battled it out. Ten senior lettermen played their last game for Hudson High. STATISTICS Hudson Opponents P'irst downs from scrimmage .... 50 28 Yards gained by rushing ... . .... 1305 818 Yards completed by passing . . 628 156 First downs by passing .... 26 9 Passes completed 30 14 Passes incomplete . . .. 46 40 Yards lost by penalties 255 60

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Fifth Row—John Gilbertson. Martin Crowe, Harold Walbrandt, Martin O’Connell. Jack C shman. William Allds. Fourth Row—Thomas O’Connell, Gerald Schlief. Eugene St. Ores. Roger Lyksett, Richarc. Johannsen, Curtis Nickleby, Gregory Evans, Paul Early. Third Row—Ward Stevenson, Gerard McMahon. Thomas Schullo, Robert Engebretson, Wallace Gregerson, Carl Sandberg, Lester Muckenhirn, John Cornelissen. Second Row—David Sandberg. John Strom. Dean Erickson. Charles Johnson. Robert DeWitte, Howard Cox. Harold Olson. Vern Ohrt. First Row—Arthur Vindal. Gerald Hoel, Lyle Ward, Ernest Richie, Dennis Zezza, Lawrence Mlckelson, Harold Persell. James Lonergan. Lyle Cameron. 1944 gliders Captain................................Dennis Zezza Managers ............................ William Allds Martin O’Connell Coaches............................... Martin Crowe Harold W albrandt Ends Lyle Cameron Lawrence Mickelson Harold Persell Vern Ohrt Lester Muckenhirn Curtis Nickleby Th mas ( VConnell Jack Gilbertson Centers Robert Kngebretson Charles Johnson Guards Ernest Richie John Strom John Cornelissen Thomas Schullo Harold Olson Eugene St. ()res Roger Lyksett Jack Cashman Paul Early Tackles Dean Erickson Robert DeWitte Ward Stevenson Gregory Evans W allace Gregerson Gerald Schlief Quarterbacks James Lonergan Howard Cox Halfbacks David Sandberg Arthur Vindal Carl Sandberg Gerald Hoel Lyle Ward Gerard McMahon Callbacks Dennis Zezza Richard Johannsen 31