Kent State High School - Statesman Yearbook (Kent, OH)

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Lewis Hall, Lewie, rivals Bob in athletic achievements. Lew is an end on the football team. His specialty is defensive work and grabbing forward passes. He plays center on the basketball team and his ability is of the highest order. Be- sides being a fairly good defensive player, he was high point man on our team. Next year's basketball team should be a great success with him as their captain. Lewie is also a capable first baseman. His long reach makes it possible for him to make many seemingly impossible stops and he is also a strong hitter. Vernon Thomas, Puggy, is one of the smallest athletes at State High, but his ability far exceeds his size. Puggy has been quarterback for three seasons. His quick eye saw many weak spots in the opponent's lineup and so he always called the right-play. He has had his collar-bone broken three times for the glory of Kent State, twice in football and once in basketball. In baseball Puggy is a whiz behind the bat and a star shortstop. Puggy's gameness is one of his best characteristics. He is a regular little hunk of dynamite. Puggy plans to enter Akron University next fall. Frederick Gombert, Fritz, has played with the grid team for two seasons. His long suit is speed, which is an important thing in any athletic event. He is also a steady pitcher. Herbert Woodworth, Butch, played his hrst year on the football team this year. Butch turned out to be a Hghting guard always striving to do his best. He is also a good long distance runner, showing up well in the inter-class track meet. Butch is a better manager than player but his services deserve a great deal of credit. Morris Metzler, NIO, has served on the basketball squad for three years but he failed to earn a letter until this year. Metzler's spirit is the best whether we are ahead or behind. Morris should be congratulated for his faithfulness in practice. He would run over to the Gym after work, climb into his suit and come down on the floor willing to do his best wherever Harsh saw fit to put him. Robert Bohecker, Bob, came to State High in his Senior year and immediately joined the football squad. Bob played a strong game at left tackle. He was heavy enough to stop nearly everything and he nearly always came across. Blair Whyte, call him Berskie, he isn't a bit proud, plays football, basketball and baseball. ln all sports he does his best and fights to the last whistle. Bersk has yet another year to display his ability and we prophesy splendid results. Frank Dangler, Frankie, is a Junior and football captain-elect. His ability merits his receiving this honor. Frank is a dash-man, and he certainly displayed his speed in football, practically always under the ball on a punt. Frankie is a four- sports star. He does well, in fact very well, in track. He will probably have a reg- ular berth on the next year's basketball team. ln baseball he fields everything at third or short and is a good batter. Not only is Frankie a good athlete but is also a splendid student. He and Lewie Hall have done much to prove that athletes, in our school at least, can make as high grades as anyone. Carmon DeLeone, Carm, played regularly at center in football, substitute guard in basketball and outfielder in baseball. Lowell Van Deusen, known as f'Fat, was the only Freshman to receive a foot- ball letter. Fat has a fine start and will, no doubt, develop into a brilliant player. He was a first-team forward in basketball and a capable outfielder in baseball. Fat is also a good track man and a fairly good tennis player. Clay Johnson is another Freshman to show up well. Clay was sub forward in basketball and a good catcher in baseball and a fine tennis player. Alex Ludick also a l reshie is a regular pitcher on the high school nine. SS

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Individual Write-ups of Lettermen. Joe DeLeone, the greatest scholastic star ever developed at Kent State High takes his leave with the class of '25, The Triple Threat Man or the Four Sports Star as Joe is sometimes called, deserves these names accredited him. In football Joe was in the limelight in nearly every game. Carry the ball on an end run or buck, pass, punt, or drop-kick, Joe could do all equally well. In defense, Joe was the mainstay of the team, always in the play. breaking it up, tackling the man with the ball. Making the All Trolley League Team for three consecutive years, in foot- ball, is one of his achievements. This is an honor no other player in the Trolley League has yet attained. Joe was the only letterman to receive four bars on his football letter, the bars denoting years of service. He is also a star in other sports. playing well at any position. ln football Joe's position is fullbackg he has also been captain. In basketball he played guard or forwardg in baseball, pitcher and fielder. Joe may go to John Carroll or to Ohio State after graduating. Martin Daltorio, familiarly known as Klart, has been one of the mainstays of Kent State Athletic teams for several seasons. ln football Mart has played guard and halfback regularly for three seasons. His line plunging was a feature of the 1924 football season. Mart is heavy enough for any high school or college team, and he always keeps going. He is not a sensational player but whenever the Blue and White needed a few yards badly, lVIart was usually the man called to make them. This year is his first year on the basketball team but he will be greatly missed on the 1926 squad. He played a steady game at forward or guard. ln baseball he is a brilliant performer at second base. He is strong on grounders and is a heavy bitter. He has shown up well in interclass track meets for the last three seasons, especially in throwing the heavy material. He broke the discus record when a Sopho- more. Mart's services will be missed at State High. Ohio State may be his des- tmation. Robert Stopher, commonly called Bob, proved during the last two years to be one of the best athletes at Kent State High. This year was his first year on the football squad. His stellar work made him an outstanding athlete. Bob is a fast runner and he displayed his speed on end runs at Bedford and Ravenna. His ability to run also made him a track star. Running away from everybody has gained him a reputation as a 100-yard dash man. Bob not only runs fast but he also runs long distances. He won the inter-class cross country run with many yards to spare. Bob was our 1925 basketball captain. His good work on the quintet being away above average. He plays well as either guard or forward. His good work and his good eye in the Falls game will not be soon forgotten. Bob is a flash at third base, literally eating up grounders. He is also a dependable hitter. He also earned a letter in tennis, doing good work in the Trolley League Tournament. Bob Stopher is the only man this year to earn five letters, an envied accomplishment. Robert Hall, also called Bob, came to State High from Ravenna. Bob is the biggest athlete at Kent State High. He weighs 230 pounds and measures 6 ft. 4 in. in height. ln football Bob was a regular stone wall: plays by opponents never suc- ceeded if they came his way. Bob was virtually a tower of strength to the team. His size made him invaluable as a guard on the basketball team, his defensive work saved many games. ln track Bob is at his best in throwing the discus and in heaving the shot. Bob has the inter-class record for the discus throw. ln baseball he is a dependable pitcher and a heavy hitter. Bob Hall is a four-letterman. He and Dal- torio are the only Seniors who have not missed a second of a football game during the last two seasons. ' 57

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Football Squad 1924. Name Position Weight Age Joe DeLeone, fCaptainQ Fullback ........ ..... 1 70 19 Vernon Thomas, Quarterback .......... ..... 1 35 17 Robert Stopher, Right Halfback .......... ..... 1 32 16 Martin Daltorio, Left Halfback .......... ..... 1 65 18 Lewis Hall, Left End .................... ..... 1 80 16 Robert Bohecker, Left Tackle .......... ..... 1 65 17 Herbert Woodworth, Left Guard ........ ..... 1 30 17 Carmon DeLeone, Center .................. ..... l 55 18 John Mullock, Right Guard ........ ..... 1 45 18 Robmlnali, Right Tackle ......... ..... 2 15 18 Frank Dangler, Right End ............ ..... 1 35 16 Lowell Van Deusen, Halfback ........ ..... 1 36 15 Frederick Gombert, Tackle .......... ..,., l 38 16 Paul Meeker, End ................. ..... 1 37 17 George Spain, End .......... ..... 1 22 17 Blair Whyte, Guard ........ ..,.. l 55 17 -It -lt ik -H6 -RG it 'Ili FOOTBALL SCHEDULE-1924 Date Played Score Opponent Score October 10 Here Kent State High ............ 21 Western Reserve Acad .,,,, 0 october 18 There Kent stare High ............ 11 Boardman Highul ..,,,,..,,, 13 October 25 There Kent State High ............ 0 Cuyahoga Falls High ....,, November Here Kent State High... 0 Kenmore High ............ November 8 There Kent State High ............ 29 Bedford High ,...,,., ..,,, November 15 There Kent State High ............ 21 Ravenna High ,,...,,, ,,.,, November 22 Here Kent State High ............ 16 Roosevelt High ,...,,..,.,,.,, November 28 Here Kent State High ............ 21 Alumni ...........,,..,,, ,,,,, Total ........................ 59 108 Total ..... .....