Lincoln High School - Lincolnian Yearbook (Kansas City, MO)

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BASKETBALL After the close of the football season the boys remained idle until after the Christmass holidays when training began for the basketball squad. As the team took shape, the boys were judged as short (in stature) but fast in work. The seniors represented in this sport were: James White, James Miller, Owens Hammonds, William Alexander, Edward Tivis, Russell Saunders, Albert Rowan, Lonnie Starr, John Shoats and Marshall McKinney. After leaping over the first obstacles placed in their path the Tigers were on their way to fame. The team ventured to Sedalia and beat them on their own court. Lo and behold, the squad went to the ' ' University City” and after being defeated by the Vashon Eleven for the honor of being state champions captured second honors with ease. The trophies won now rests in the showcase in the L. H. S. hall and our pride in the team is inexpressible. With the tournament ended, curtains fell upon the sport of basketball. The close of the basketball season saw sports-minded boys loitering in the locker-room dis- cussing their desires and intentions to enter the cinder path. The lads began training a trifle late but a good team was predicted.

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In spite of the fact that Lincoln’s Football Team was made up primarily of new men Lincoln fans have no cause to apologize for its record on the gridiron this season. Three of the five games on this year’s schedule were played with the enthusiasm characteristic of our team in past years. The boys displayed a fine spirit of sportsmanship attesting their loyalty whether in victory or defeat. Coach Mason has done a fine job with the new and limited material at his disposal. We doff our hats to him. Five men from Lincoln’s Football Team made the All City Team: Lonnie Starr and Captain Richard Adkins were in the guard and tackle positions. Russell Saunders at left end Marshall McKinney at center and Warner Killingsworth at the full-back position. The game of the season was when our mighty Tigers defeated the Sumner Spartans under the brilliant lights of Ruppert Stadium. Victory came for us as a direct result of superb blocking after holes were opened for our powerful and running back-field men, William Alexander, David Johnson, Robert Bradly, and Warner Killingsworth. Those two long runs by Killingsworth will long be remembered by Lincoln High fans. ' NOSNHOf QIAVQ

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THE SENIOR ATHLETIC CLUB THE BOOSTER CLUB This year Miss Guy’s Senior Athletic Club has done successful work throughout the year. The leading athletes in the class were Theodora Brashiers, Sara Combs, Channey Donnely, Rub Esk- ridge, Gladys Griffin, Myrtle Morgan, Helen Nelson, Marsennah Pattillo, Vera President, Ruth Williams, Artelia Hambright, Betty Wilson, and Myrtle Page. These girls formed the Lincoln Club. They have completed the courses of all sports required. Betty Wilson, Ethel Ferguson, Helen Nelson were members of the American Red Cross Swimming Club. THE SIXTH HOUR GYM CLASS