Liberty High School - Lion Yearbook (Brentwood, CA)

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7 THE HIGH SCHOOL ANNUAL A DOUBLE VICTORY. Everything was excitement on the steps of the Frat house at VVestern College. The boys were wildly spec- ulating as to the recent change in a certain junior of the school. I'll bet some of the sports have been after him, said Tom Clarke. Rick XValton spoke up I know better: he's got a queen on his mind. The cause for all this discussion was W'ill Newton. He was a large awkward-looking fellow, who had al- ways faithfully devoted himself to his studies in his first two years, but in his Junior year he relaxed slightly and was trying out for Quarter on the colleeg team. He was as eager for success in training as in his studies and spent much time in learning the ins and outs of old Rugby. There were three candidates for' Quarter. one, a veteran of last year's team, the other two were at a disadvantage, so it was with dihiculty that Newton made the place of First Sub. The one great event on the grid- iron for XfVestern College was its an- nual contest with the team from the University of Minnesota. All others were mere preliminaries in prepara- tion for this meet. Newton was gloomy in the weeks preceding the game. He saw no chance of getting into play. The Quarter was one of those lucky fel- lows who seldom gets hurt. and there was little possibility of acting as sub, Newton felt so badly that he decided to give up going altogetherg but the night before the great event he received a telephone from the Manager stating that the old Quarter was unable to play. Newton was so excited that he hardly closed his eyes that night. Only to think he was to play in that great contest! He would be one of the few upon whom thousands of eyes would gaze! But it wasn't the thousands he thought most of, only two-and those eyes belonged to Garcia Halliday. L Garda Halliday was a Freshman at college. She was a tall, slender girl with brown hair and eyes. As some of the boys had guessed, a girl was at the bottom of Newton's s'id- den change, and this was the girl! Newton had met her some years be- fore and she told him of her fond- ness for manly sports, and since, she had shown up at college. He had exerted all his powers to make a solid stand : she, on the other hand, had always 'lcut him. Upon hearing that he was to play. Newton had gone to her and asked frr the third time if he might escort her to a farce to he held in the col- auditorium. She had refused on the other two occasions, but lege him this time treated him better, telling him that she would let him know later. The day of the game dawned bright and clear and the prospects were for a good game. Long before the teams showed up the seats were well filled and as the time wore on standing room could only be had at a high price. .Xt half-past one the Minnesota stepped in to the grounds, mid bursts of applause. They were a set of large, well built men, easily outweighing the college team. A few minutes later the college men came through the gate. One could easily see that they were greatly over- matshed. As they viewed the oppos- team wild

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JOSHE, '. All of the items within these col- umns are written with the best in- tentions. lf a josh comes your way and hits, take it good uatured- ly, profit by it. and think of your neighbor who needs none. Experiment in Physics-Take some Mg S O and cautiously observe re- sults. VVrite the reaction. Heard in History-Luther burned the papal bull. . Pupil-He ought to be arrested for cruelty to animals. Etc. is a sign used to make believe you know more than you do. Marvin.-Nickel is found in the United States and in Missouri. Banty.-Rich, give nie a word that means the same as satished. Rich.-Contented. Banty.-No, that wou't do. Now. I'm satisfied that my girl is going with another fellow. but l'm not con- tented. NVhy does Earle Shafer play the races? He is playing for a Good win. Teacher.-What is meant by feats of strength? R. B.-He had strong feet, I guess -must have been an athlete. There was a young lady named Ann Who had a nice home in the sand, But to Oakley she'd go, The cause we all know VVas simply to see a young man. Earle-Ray, have you heard the latest? R.HNo, what is it? E.-Miss Pearl Grove will soon be able to kiss her own Foot There was a young man named Swift To whom Latin came as a gift. After school he would stay .Xnd to Alma would say Come. wonyt you give me a lift? Question.-XVl1y did Effie C. blush when called on in Physics? Ans.-Because she had to define Ray --an impossibility to her. film E

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THE HIGH SCHOOL ANNUAL 15 ing team, the Manager said: It looks like a case of down and out, but do your best, boys. That's what we will, and we'll beat them, too, Newton replied. The game was called and the Uni- versity men had the ball hrst. The signals were given and they went through the college team like a shot. Newton succeeded in tackling the op- ponent with the ball, but only after many yards were lost. The next time they lined up and rushed, it was a repetition of the first performance. The University scored a touchdown, but their Captain failed to kick the goal. This made the score 5 to 0. In the last encounter the Center of the college team was disabled and New- ton. being the heaviest man in the team, took his place. Both teams seemed to be equally determined to win, so throughout the remainder of the First half the ball never came near either of the goals. But at the end of the half the college team. to all appearances, was about all in. During the intermission the men talked over the strong and weak points of the opponents. Well, they're pretty heavy, said Newton. but I think if we ginger up a little towards the last we can put it all over them for speed. I'll promise you fellows if you'll put that ball across the line about five minutes be- fore the whistle that we'll win. Some- body can call for 'time out' and then l'll kick the goal. W'hile they were talking the whistle blew and they went back to the held. .Ns they were going out the Captain said: Well, boys. keep hammering away until near the last and then we'll try a few fakes. At the beginning of the second half the University men beat the College team back to the twenty-yard line and there they were stopped. The College men fought doggedly for every inch of ground and many of their men were laid out. Witliili about Fifteen minutes of the close the college team tried a fake play. The Quarter gave the signal for a play around left end and then passed the ball to Newton, playing center. Newton seized the ball and started, but the opposing center was on to the game and tackled low. New- ton tried to leap over him, but the fellow was too quick and caught him by the foot. Newton succeeded in passing the ball to one of the guards, who made a large gain. By a suc- cession of fake plays and speedy work the University team was beaten back to the five-yard line. There stood solid until the ball was feited to them on downs. they for- They then tried to regain their lost ground, but the College team stood firm until the ball was returned to them, and by a series of hard plays sent the ball over the line. Newton took the ball and kicked square be- tween the posts, making the final score 6 to 5 in favor of the College. just then the whistle blew. Thinking the victory might make some difference in Garda's answer. Newton called again. She received him cordially, and when he asked for her answer, said f'Yes, I always wanted you to be a winner. Now yon've won all arounclf' xxm A x Lfz' 2 'f I ,la it T '