Madison Central High School - Tychoberahn Yearbook (Madison, WI)

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The Central High School Football Squad of 1940-41 COLLF.TTl SANDERS C . AM HI NO

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The Contribution of Athletics Championship to American Youth Football lUT doe participation in athletic events do ior ail American youth of today? Docs it teach him to hate and despise hi opponent? Docs it incite rebellion toward those in authority and discourage the meaning and use of cooperation? Docs it discourage the practice ot fair play and respect for the rights of others? NTo! In our schools today, participation in school and inter-school athletics is encouraged. The spirit of fair play, of pcrscvcrcncc, of rc-sjicct for the rights of others, and many other distinct and important qualities arc taught to five students in our schools today. Let me make a specific example of Central and touch upon these qualifications necessary for the bettering of American youth. The athletes in our school arc taught the meaning of fair play. They arc shown, that il they play fair ami obey the rules, they will have learned an essential quality which will aid them in the future. The pupils, too, arc encouraged to practice good sportsmanship among themselves. We all learn to lx; good losers; the little failures we may have in the future will not hinder our progress. We shall profit by our cxjiencncc in high school and use the failures as stepping stones to success in whatever endeavor we may choose. Another quality of prime importance is the respect for the rights of others. We learn to respect the authority someone may have over us and to acknowledge llie abilities of others. Those who participate in athletic events in Central learn cooperation. The players arc taught to cooperate with each other ami work for the team’s success. Students learn to cooperate with each otheT and with the cheerleaders to bring success to our school. Cooperation lends to loyalty. In our later years we will find that cooperation and loyalty will aid us in attaining the goal of success. Finally, our athletes have a persistent spirit. Hie spirit of pcrscvcrcncc reigned over Central this year and by that spirit a championship in football was gained. Although we did not win a basketball championship, this same spirit of pcrscvcrcncc was plainly evident. The qualifications necessary for the bettering of American youth arc being taught more extensively as each year comes and gixrs. Always remem Ik r that athletic events aid and do not impede us in our climb to success. At mr. iu'.oinNino of the football season last year, the Central team was not given much of a chance in competitive playing. All pre-game opinions prophesied u miserable season. At the most, Ontral was given a chance by the students for hut a single victory. However, the team wasn't convinced. They became Big Fight champions. The very first game was a great and pleasant surprise. Central thoroughly trounced Wisconsin High, 19-0. In tlvcir second game the Orange and Black eleven repeated their performance and downed Racine 1 lorlick, also to the tune of 19-0. The following week saw a setback. The Red Devils of Kenosha gave Central a doubtful 12-6 defeat. However, Ontral did not lose heart hut gained vengeance the next week, toppling the bewildered Racine Park team, 20-0. Next, they won a close one from the Janesville Bluebirds. The Maize and Blue team from Madison West was the next victim. The score was 13-7. In the final gridiron tilt of the season. Central tipped Madison Fast, 20-0. In every one of these games, Paul Romano, junior flash, scored at least one touchdown. Romano led the offensive attack in every game and played a big part in defensive tactics. Paul starred especially on his running, hut his passing and punting were also exceptional. Another player who deserves a great amount of credit was (icorgc Torgeson. Targe-ton, captain a n d quarterback, was playing his third straight year on the first tea m. Although he was not an exceptional offensive star. George played his part in the yard-gaining. In the final game of his high school career. Torgeson raced thirty-five yards through half the Fast team and scored his one and only touchdown in three years of playing. George was outstanding, however, in defensive play and was the spearhead of our team’s defense. A few of the other outstanding players were Joe Kennedy. |«k Collctti, Dave Laska, John Law-ry, anil Frank Gambino. Kennedy suffered a broken leg in his last game but was rated as one of the top tackles of the conference. Joe Colletti, All-Conference guard, needs no introduction. Joe was undoubtedly the best guard in the conference. Dave Laska, Kennedy’s running mate, was the other (continued on page 35) SEASONS September start, the footh,dl teuton. For rrtilly no apparent reason; Col!r e scholarship! must he nude, So gridiron unmhii.idlt nuike the grade. Itj hrlhall lemon mII toon arriie. And eleven men ti tll change to fil e: Hoops and nets util come to the fore. And football heroes udl he no more. Spring hm come and non at Lit, I'hr reign of haikethidl hat pasted. And All Americans fed at home When old king hairhall taker the throne. Our summer ipoth come to attention, Rut they’re too numerous to mention, Stcimming. golfing, fhhirig, hiking. And a!must anything to your hking. —Dium Ryan I 16]

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Basketball •tsmi’i BUKtn. LL tkam wa» one oi the best teams we have IkkI in years. Although statistics anil games won and lost seem to contradict this statement, the spirit and eternal fire of energy burned througlxmt the whole team. Spirit and fight arc the essentials oi a winning team basically, hut our Orange and Mack raiders proved an exception to the rule. Central played twelve conference games this year anil won hut three. However, the average amount of winning points was just five more than Central's. In the first game C-cntral Ixrat West 25-16. The game proved interesting and encouraging for both the spectators and the players. However, the team suffered hitter defeat in the next six games. They dropped close games to Beloit, lust and a second game with West, hut lost to Kenosha. Racine Hor-lick anil Racine Park more decisively. Idle greatest margin of defeat was by Park in the first till between the schools. Score 35-20. The next game was a thriller and a hig surprise to everyone hut the Central players. Central upset a bewildered Kenosha squad in the second game hv a 25-M margin. Central s last four games were contests which neither the writer nor the reader will forget. Central won only one of the last four, but the greatest margin of defeat in the other three was only three points. Central fought a losing battle in the llorlick fracas, but gained the respect of the boys from Racine. hollowing these tilts. Central played two games. They dropped the first to Beloit. 26-24. and generally tore Racine Park apart on the following night. The disheartened players from Racine Park returned home much the worse for their 43-24 defeat. The last game of the year was with East I bgh. The game was a bitter disapjsoint-ment to the Central boys, who lost 1H-I7. The regular members of the Big Eight Conference team of fighters were George Lauck and fack Boyle, forwards; Don Schiro, center; George Torgeson, Joe Collctti, guards. We admire the spirit ot this year's team. They were discouraged, but they didn't quit. The team was coached and inspired by Mr. Mill Diehl, who will more than likely turn out a top baskctliall team next year.