Lima Central Catholic High School - Flame Yearbook (Lima, OH)

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Row Row Row Row ' VARSITY BASKETBALL gJohn Reed, Joe Dillon, Nick Vucovich, Jack Maisch, Jim Waltemath -Mr. Rex Settlemire, Bob Bowman, Kenny Harrod, Dick Schurr, Bill Kohler, Ben Green RESERVE BASKETBALL Fred Bremer, Dwayne Shields, Bill Collins WML Floydl Overholser, Bill Allman, Harold Cook, Dave Cox ...3 4..-

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lfarslry and Reserve Football VARSITY GAME SCORES RESERVE SCORES Central ..,.....,.... 20-Carey ...,.,...,..,...... ..,.... 6 Centralw --------A. 6..St. Rose -.,.,,,, ,,,,,,, A .19 .............. 25-Bryan ..,..,.,....,...... ......, 0 H - Z0 ,, 6-Toledo Scott 6 ...,,..... 0 St. Rose .... ..... . 0-Marion Harding 0 6 Van Wert 0 ..,.......1S-Dayton Kiser 7-Findlay 6-Findlay 5-Elida 6-Van Wert 6 - ...... ..,,.,... 7 7-Canton Timken 0 6 Smith nm-M33-Kenton , .A., 7-South .......... ...... . .. 6 6-South Z ........13-Freshmen 0 Signals-21, 18, 12, hike. What does this remind you of? Give up? Well, it's football, one of the most exciting sports in Central. Although the ancient Greeks and Romans had games of a nature similar to football, the modern game is English in origin. When introduced into America, it appeared in two forms, association football or soccer, in which carrying the ball is forbidden, and Rugby football. But now let's listen in on a huddle of seniors who played on the 1941 team. Dick Grainger wanted a pass in his zone but Don Frail believed a play around his end would work. Although slated for first berth, Dick had to give up his position because of leg injuries. Don was fast, shifty and a good pass receiver. Tom Leech played a smart brand of football and was a good blocker. Number 48, Ray Maley, was saying that his man was playing out too far 'a'nd a play inside tackle would work. Paul Riegle proved to be a very fast and tricky player. Henry Tim- merman's speciality was slicing through the line of defense. That little suit with a large 24 belonged to Wally Smith and he wanted a razzle-dazzle play. Usually after Jack Smith got through carrying the ball he would have to go back and pick up his would-be-tacklers, Don Welker, a small but efficient full-back, turned in a nice performance. Number 44 was Captain Ben Green, who usually kept quiet in a huddle, but he wanted' play 20. Ben was an out- standing line-blaster, passer. and line-backer, who also punted and place-kicked. Number 46 was Jim Waltemath, who was trying to keep order and was giving his choice of play since he was the quarter-back. No school football team is ever complete without a reserve squad, so let's hear what these younger Dragons talk about after a thrilling game. Hey, Cook, that catch was sure a beaut! Boy, was that tackle big. Is my nose bleeding? That was sure tough when Goedde sprained his ankle. Was your guard playing outside, Ben- nett? This chatter keeps up until these tired fellows crawl into bed at night and then they dream football. Several reserves had a chance to play on the varsity and showed up admirably. JOHN PLETCHER -3 3---

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Varsky and Reserve Basketball VARSITY SCORES 32 ' 37 Central ..., ,........ . .. -Fostoria ,..... ,... ......... . ..... . . .. ,,.,,,,,,,,,,,,, 32-Elyria ,.,,..,...,......... ,..... . . .-A------ 43 .. .......... 37-Dayton Fairview ........ ----4---- 3 0 ..........38-Findlay .....,,..,51-Defiance .,........49-Springfield .,....26-Celina ..........43-Martins Ferry ..........34-Portsmouth ' ......... 29-Middletolwn ..........., ,........ 3 2 ..........36-Lima South ..........48-Columbus Central ..........27-Kenton ....,.....27-Hamilton ..........44-Dayton Roosevelt ,.........31-Lima South DISTRICT TOURNAMENT Central . ...,.......,, 31--Wapakoneta ................... ......,-- 4 5 ..........,..... 41-Lima South ................ ----.---4 2 7 In early times, the Romans had a game similar to basketball, but it Wasn't popular because it lacked the excitement and bloodshed of their other games. The invention of this popular sport in 1892 is credited to Dr. James Naismith, at the Y. M. C. A. training school in Spring- field, Massachusetts. Designed first as a boys' game, it was soon adopted in a modified form by girls' schools. Much credit must be given to these varsity Dragons who have supplied us with many ex- citing moments and good times. Although just breaking even in games, they Were outstanding in floor-movements, stamina, and fight. The boys received many sore muscles, bruises, and cuts in their efforts to become good basketball players. 'They practiced long grueling hours and missed many Warm suppers, but they never complained. Rules were made and obeyedg the rule of clean sportsmanship was keenly observed. A basketball coach of a neighboring college especially observed this to be true of Central players. ' Ben Cwreen, aggressive senior guard, played a smart brand of ball throughout the year. Wayne Wells, senior, for the second year received honorable mention for his basketball talents. Jim Waltemath, senior, held the city record for foul shots. Jack Maisch, sophomore, held the record of high points in the greater Ohio league. John Reed, junior, played in his first year on the varsity and did a commendable job. Nick Vucovich, junior, was a very steady and all- round player. The managers were Bill Snook and Bob Tarr. The basketball tournament began March 2, on the Kenton hard-wood. Central drew Wajaakoneta as their first opponent. The Dragons came out on top 45 to 31. Next, Central played its old rival South, this time on the short end 41 to 27. This loss automatically put Central out of the tournament. JOHN PLETCHER ...ag 5.2.