Johnson St Paris High School - Parisian Yearbook (Saint Paris, OH)

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BiRiSiAN Frank Ross “Doc,” although a Freshman, has shown up ex- cellently for his first year on the team. As center he seldom failed to get the tip off. His accurate shooting spelled many a victory for us. “Doc” has three more years in High School. Clifford Barger “Bob” is a veteran of two years. He could stick a man and make him look slow. His defen- sive plays were especially brilliant, breaking up many plays under the basket. This is Bob’s last year and his graduation will mean a big loss to the teafh. Emory Crouse Crouse, although he joined the team late, more than made up for lost time. He was an accurate shot and fast forward. He could pivot away from the best guard. He ranks as a Sophomore. 54

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Basket Ball Players . Coach Turner Through his tireless efforts he has built up from new material a fine team. He has had a wide experience in coaching and directing athletics. He is respected and admired by all the squad. His at- tention has not been confined to the High School alone but he has done much in promoting clean sport in the entire school. Paul Vickrey Ted Vickrey, our captain, has certainly proved his worth this year. Though short and light he was undoubtedly the fastest man on the team this year. His fast dribbling and head work has been an inestimable asset to the team in every game. (S. SH. . . ) Don’t say our Athletic Editor is tooting his own horn for he is not responsible for this. R. M. T. Paul Klapp “Klappy,” even if this was his first year on the team, proved a big help, for he was an excellent guard, pulling in many long passes and stopping many a dribble without fouling his opponent. This is Klapp’s last year. 53

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fteAN Lowell Runkle “Boots” a veteran of three years could be counted on to play a good clean game. He was fast at handling the ball and an accurate shot from field or foul and also was a strong man on defense. This is his last year. Mitchell Reed “Mitch” could play any position on the court. He was big and fast and especially good at guard- ing. For his long reach enabled him to pick many high ones out of the air. “Mitch” is a Junior. Theodore Harter “Shorty” was the smallest man in the squad, but he easily made up in fight what he lacked in size. His playing was fast, and he caused many a guard to worry on the account of his accurate shooting. “Shorty” has two more years to go. 55