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

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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

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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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Senior Lettermen CAPTAIN DENNIS ZEZZA. Fullback— Switching from guard to fullback in one season was no easy task for “Jack”, and he amazed the fans by his brilliant running, blocking, and kicking. On defense “Jack was one of the main stalwarts, con- stantly intercepting passes and making bruis- ing tackles. “Jack”, three year letterman. proved himself a worthy captain, admired by all his team mates. DAVE SANDBERG, Halfback— Swivel-hipped and tricky, Dave was an amazing star throughout the Raider season. His passing and running placed him among the few great backs Hudson has ever pos- sessed. “Dave” was the mainstay of the hack- field as he passed, ran, or punted the home team out of danger. Hindered by a knee injury in the early part of the season. Dave gained the respect of all by never allowing it to hinder his playing abilities. GERALD HOEL, Halfback- Few players make names for them- selves in their first year of playing, but “Gerry” bucked the stiff competition and proved himself a valuable player. Small and tricky. “Gerry” was hard to hit and displayed ca'm and good naturcd sports- manship throughout the season. DEAN ERICKSON, Tackle— In his three years of letterman foot- ball for Hudson, Dean was outstanding in bis ability to aid the team by his bruising playing. He proved himself a stalwart in his line position and was also outstanding in his readiness to block for the backfield. and his steady, hard playing was a va'uable asset to the team. LYLE WARD. Halfback— Lyle was new to the game in his senior year, but he was quick to catch on. A hard running halfback, he was admired bv all. Lvle sustained some hindering injuries throughout the season, most of them acquired from his hard tackling; however he stuck with the team and played ball to the end of the season. HAROLD PERSELL, End— “Pretzel”, as his friends called him, was an outstanding defensive end during his career. Quick and agile. “Pretzel” was a hard man to take out of the play and succeeded in catching many fast backs. Also a pass snagger. “Pretzel” suited his position perfectly. ARTHUR VINDAL. End— Alternating between end and half- back. “Red displayed superb ball hand'ing ability in his first year of football. His pass catching skill was prominent especiallv in the Spring Valley game. “Red” was exceptiona' because he never allowed his size to hinder his playing. LAWRENCE MICKELSON. End— Short and speedy, “Lorry proved himself to be of great value during his two vears at end position. As a pass receiver his ability to snag long ]»sses was outstand- ing. Proving himself necessary hoth on defense and offense “Lorry” was a spark- plug in the line as his calm, experienced p'aving aided the team immensely through- out the season. CHARLES JOHNSON. Center— “Rig Chuz was a bruising tackle in every game. Racking up the line on defense and centering for the trusty “T” formation gave “Chuz plenty of worries. However, his abilities qualified and “Chuz” proved himself really necessary during the Raider season. JAMES LONERGAN, Quarterback— In his second year of football “Jim took over the important position on the team as quarterback. His excellence and cl-ver- ness in the fast handling of the ball in the “T” formation made him indispensable on offense. Also as a tackier and a passer “lim’s playing made him a valuable addi- tion to the success of the team throughout the season.