Iowa Wesleyan College - Croaker Yearbook (Mount Pleasant, IA)

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THE 1919 CROAKER SNIDER F. B. Snider, together with Captain-elect Dean, were the only representatives of the Junior class throughout the season, on the team. Although Snider’s real position is at end, on account of the lack of backfield material he was placed in the backficld, where he played a snappy game. Me was especially reliable in backing up the line. His return next year will count much for a successful season. HARSHBARGER L. H. B. Ike, as he is familiarly known, has made a good account of himself as a halfback. After the Simpson game, the referee, Pete Walsh, declared he had never seen better open-field running than that exhibited by Harshbarger. Several injuries throughout the season prohibited him from making as strong a showing as he would otherwise have made. He will figure strongly in the back-field next fall. SMITH Smith comes from Seymour. He played a hard and peppy game through the season. He will return next year; and with the experience he has had this year, he should be one of the best line men in the squad.

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THE 1919 CROAKER ANDERSON C. Anderson came to us last season from Oskaloosa High. From the start he showed the marks of good high school training. At center he played a stellar game, not losing a minute all season. He will be back to snap the ball next fall. DEAN Captain-elect R. E. Next season will be the last season for Dean at Wesleyan. He is fortunate that the honor of captain conferred upon him by his teammates comes at a time when the prospects for next year are so bright. Orville is a good fighter, and will be on hand next year to help inject the ginger into Wesleyan’s winning team. O ATM AN Although a little fellow Oatman is full of the fighting spirit and was doing good work on the end position when he was called away to the Hospital Corps. We all hope that when his war duties are ended, he will again report for duty on the gridiron. I ii

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THE 1919 CROAKER VENELL R. T. 1917 was VenelFs first year on the squad. With his 180 pounds of ability, he played a great game for Wesleyan. The harder he is hit, the harder he fights. His increased weight next year will make him one of the strongest line men in the Iowa Conference. SCHAFFNER L. T. Having been kept out of several games on account of injuries received in the Simpson game, Schaffncr was not able to finish the season in the best of form. As a line man, he is among the very best. His toe meant much to the team, as in every game in which he played he out-punted his opponent. He is a Freshman and will return next year. McIntosh Sub. Coming to Wesleyan with very little training in football, McIntosh showed real ability. He finished the season in good form, and will figure strongly for a regular position in 1918.