Irving School - Sketch Book Yearbook (Tarrytown, NY)

Page 77 text:

IRVING SKETCH BOOK il -... Football Resume This year's squad was the youngest and most inexperienced that Ir- ving has ever had. Due to this lack of material and to the fact that so few veterans were back from last year's squad, the team was slow in rounding into shape. Although the prospects at the beginning of the season were not bright, the team progressed in every way possible and Coach Reel end- ed the season with a strong combination. The first game was with the hitherto undefeated Iona eleven. Iona, the older and more experienced team, handed Irving its first setback 26-0. Although defeated, promising material was shown for the Maroon and White. Irving travelled to Peekskill, where they encountered the powerful Peekskill Military Academy team. Irving was badly beaten by their heavier opponents. Peekskill outclassed Irving but the Maroons fought till the final whistle blew. The score was 50-0. On November 6th we played the Hamilton Institute. Irving was de- termined to make it two consecutive victories over the big Blue team. The final minutes of play were very interesting and the suspense was great. Irving was leading by one touchdown, when in the last few min- utes Hamilton tallied, tying the score. The game ended with both teams deadlocked at 6-6. ' Irving, handicapped by the injuries of Carl Avignone and others. went to Concordia in a decidedly weak condition. The game was hard fought throughout but Irving was no match for the Bronxville boys and consequently was defeated 49-3. A feature of the game was a 35-yard drop-kick by Klein, scoring Irving's only points. In the last game of the season Irving displayed a fine brand of foot- ball. By hard playing and accurate passing, Irving scored a decisive victory over the Staten Island Academy. The four backfield men drove through the Staten Island line repeatedly for long gains. Forrest, time after time, caught passes from Klein and wormed his way through the Red and Blue team. He made the first touchdown when he received a long pass from Klein and crossed the goal line unmolested. Klein on a smash- ing line buck pierced the heavy Staten Isla-nd line for a second touchdown. The final score was 12-0. This game was the completion of a rather unsuccessful season. The fact that the team came through and scored such a decisive victory meant much to its followers. It left all feeling satisfied and with bright pros- pects for next year. 6 gf . A iffy? Pi fl .. Ng - - I if I lesi if .4 6 e e N V.., Page seventy five

Page 79 text:

C UWlNQ.?.l?ET9H 50019 CAPTAIN CARLTON AUSTIN-LEFT END The letter men of last year's football squad certainly made a wise selection when they chose Carl Austin to lead this year's team. He is a clean, hard-working player and one of the best ends that Irving has ever produced. He pos- sesses that excellent quality of leadership and his invincible spirit was infused into all of his men. His pluck and grit were shown in every game of the season. He was one of the most consistent players on the line. Carl proved a most successful Captain and his successor will find it a difficult task to fill his place. 'Q is .4 A W ,. 4 ' N ri - ' i x S- ,, A r . M3 Q, ln-.-H---M ' of . 'sq'-s og y a+ s H J 'i'i P e e e t sev ,C Nj' ag s v n y en