Huntington North High School - Modulus Yearbook (Huntington, IN)

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Basketball Dick Wilson— This short but power and speed packed fellow saw much action this season. He was noted for his ability to drive under the basket. He was called upon many times to help the Vikes com- plete their excellent season. Dick Hendricks — The tallest of the Sea Rovers this year was chosen to the all-conference first team. He was among the top ten scorers of the C. I. C. He was chosen honorary captain by his teammates. The first half of the season he operated at a forward posi- tion. The last half he played center. Coach Bill Williams Harry Smith — This big boy operated from the center position and was good at picking the ball off of the bang board. This was his fourth year of sports at H. H. S. He likes sports so well that, although he could have graduated in January, he finished the year. Frank Pyle— Frank came to H. H. S. late in the season, but managed to get into several games. He is a good defensive man and an excellent free-throw artist. He has a one-handed fall-away shot from about fifteen feet out that was good for several baskets. Gene Woods — Tito was the object of much ob- servation in the warm-up sessions, for everyone won- dered if he was hot . He was among the ten scorers of the conference, and was named to the all-conference second team. He was our shortest first-five man, standing just under six foot. He played a large part in every game by his consistent scoring.

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Fort Wayne Central — Oct. 15 The mighty Sea Rovers again tasted defeat, this time at the hands of the Central Tigers. The Vikes were outclassed in almost every way tonight. Per- haps it was a reoccur- rence of the Fort Wayne ■ ight! The coach did much substituting in an effort to find a combination that would chek against the powerful Tigers. The final count was 21-0. New Castle— Oct. 22 The crippled Vikings sailed to their third straight defeat tonight by spotting the Trojans 21 points in the first 13 min- utes. The Trojans ' first three touchdowns were made by the same meth- od, a perfect blocking set up for three perfect pass- es. The Vikes scored on on a quai ' ter back sneak by Hendricks, which cli- maxed a 79-yard drive. Passwater scored the other touchdown for the Norsemen on a three- yard line plunge. The final score read. New Castle 34- Vikings 13. Peru — Nov. 5 This rainy evening found the Vikes and Ti- gers engaged in mud fights on the slightlv sog- ffv turf of Krieffbaum Field. The Norse learn- ed a few things from the Elwood game and used them on the Peru ball club. The final tally was 48-0 in favor of the happy Sea Rovers. The coach was ready for his annual shower, wearing overalls fli d boots, which also heloed him in wading up and down the muddv sidelines. Wilson and Vardaman scored two touchdowns each while Hendricks. Passwater and Shultz each scored a touchdown. The con- versions were accounted for by Passwater (4), Shultz and Stonebraker. 23

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1949 Streit moved up to the first a mid-season shakeup in the Jim Streit — Hen- five when there was Varsity line-ups. He is an excellent dribbler, and hits better than average on long shots. He is a good defensive player and aided the Vikes in their excep- tionally good season. He o perated at the guard posi- tion. Don Buzzard — One of the coolest players of this year ' s squad was Buzz . He joined the Vikes in mid- season and saw repeated action through the remainder of the season and tournaments. He was a long shot artist, hitting from way out. Jerr ' Smith — Jerry, who was bothered with a knee injury throughout his high school career, earned a position on the first ten this season. He was used often when insurance points were needed. He made a specialty of long shots. Gene Vardaman — Pete was the man called on when fast, close play was in order. Pete liked to give notice that he was in the game. Although he did not start many games, he saw much action. Jerry Hiers — Operating at one of the forward posi- tions, he finished four years of high school sports this year. He started e ' eiy game with the exception of a couple when he was out with an injury. He is per- haps noted best for his defensive ability. He specialized in one-handed push shots, and used his height to great advantage. Jerry is certainly just beginning a great sports career. ■ - ,-!- w