Larksville High School - Lark Yearbook (Larksville, PA)

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FOOTBALL SQUAD M W F 1 , A Ni ' h A ggi First Row, Left to Right: Georgie Kotch, Lenny Krofchick, Franny Fisher, Boot Niznik, Rudy Fender, Georgie Tomasak, Ted Marcinkoski, Shank Tomek, Orgy Yanok, Ski Zielinski, Hoot Korshalia, Muxy Gimble. Second Row, Left to right: Coach Stush, Coach Shirnko, Peanuts Carr, Geesee Griskiewicz, Ben Bond- zinski, Hoppy Girnble, Joe Nice, Ed Nice, Benny Barsh, Pavlick, Ben Zielinski, Gomer, Rocky Rock. BASEBALL SQUAD First Row, Left to Night: Peanuts Carr, Ski Zielin ski, Shank Tomek, Tiger Bendick, Ted Marcinkoski, Gav Gavrish, Hoot Korshaiia, Rocky Rock. Second Row, Left to Right: Tuggy Roman, Boot Niznik, Hoppy Gimble, Peaches Shaw, Franny Fisher, Hank Smith, Coach Shimko.

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Sporis Commenlaior Larks 20 - Edwardsville 6 A. strong but determined Larksville eleven met, for their opening game, their traditional rivals from Edwardsville. But the Green and White ov- erpowered the Orange and Black to a 20-0 score. Larks 13 - Nanticoke 0 Displaying a second half of fighting spirit the Green Wave downed a much heavier but greener team from down the river. Termed by the Sunday Independent Bob Gimble made the spectacular play of the year. He took the ball off the kiekers toe and crossed the goal line for the second score of the game. Larks 6 - Meyers 13 After leading for the first three quarters of the game a much lighter Larksville eleven couldn't stop the onrushing Gold and Blue of Meyers. It took a sensational catch of a desper- ation pass in the last minutes of the game to send the stubborn Green Wave down to defeat. Larks 18 - G. A. R. 6 G. A. R. made the first score in the first few minutes of the game. However the Green Wave wasn't fazed for it rallied to Win the game with a final score of 18 to 6. Larks 6 - Plains 7 In the first night game of the season the Green Wave lost a very thrilling game to the Plains Red Raiders. The Green VVave outplayed and outgained the Red Raiders in every department but the decisive points were not made as time ran out seeing the Green Wave baring down on the Red Raiders goal line. QI-5659 GEJLZF3 Larks 6 - Newport 14 In a hard fought game at Larksville the Nut- crackerg from Newport downed a never say die Green Wave. Larksville outgained their oppon- ents however two bad breaks on penalties set up the Nutcrackers two touchdown drives and the Green Wave lost another thriller. Larks 6 - Hanover 0 Striking quickly in the first half and taking a 6 to 0 lead the Green Wave had to stave off a last quarter rally to send the Hanover Hawkeyes down to defeat. The Green Wave's line held for four downs on the 5 yard line and took over to only have time run out as in previous games. Larks 7 - Plymouth 20 After the Green Wave took the first half with a 7 to 0 scoreg the Shawnee Indians came back in the third period to score three quick touch- downs. Lack of Green Wave reserve strength showed near the end. Franny Fisher blocked a punt to give the Green Wave the ball on the 15 yard line but again time ran out and another thrilling game was lost. Larks 6 - Coaghlin 0 After a O to 0 first half the Green Wave sped to an early score in the second half sparked by a daring 62 yard run by little Gene Carr. Marion Rock then ran over S would be tacklers to score. This game marked the end of the Green Wave's 48 season. Seniors who won't be back next season are: 'l'. 3I2ll'ClIlCOSkl G. Yunok F. Fisher li. Tomvk 'I'. 1i0l'S1lil1l21 J. Gimlwle A. Niznik G. r1'0lll2lS2lk ll. Ftillllvl' Ii. Krofvhim-k NY. lltillglllfll-Y

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Peanuts ana' Happy' Flattenea' Him. Peanuts Beats It Arouna' The End. Boot Crashes Around The End Lenny Plofws Through