Manchester High School - Manhawk Yearbook (Manchester, IA)

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Back Row Junior Millam, Eugene Ridenour, Gene Powers, Jim Williamson, Dick Bushnell, Jack Davis, Don Dutton Fifth Row Don Henyan, Tom Snyder, Tommy Meister, Don Klrschbaum Fourth Row George Stevens, Floyd Thacher, Ira Hatch, Maynard Renfrow, Bill Noble, Jim Smith Third Row Mr. Koeppel, Mickey Barnd, Bill Peterson, Dan Davis, Glenn Powers, Edwin Bishop, Alan Hamblin, Coach Cole Second Row: Carl Decklar, Nyle Bergstrand, Bob Peterson, Albert Reeves, Charles Less, Jack Kenna, Al Eberhart, Dean Young Front Row: Bob Mclntosh, Virgil Corll, David Arnold, Roger McIntosh, Tom Hattel, Don Hartman,Bob Miller and Mgr. Chrystal in front IPQCL L-EAL L This season Coach Cole started out with what appeared to be just an average squad and built one of the best teams in the history of Manchester High School. Aside from being a fine football team, they were also a credit to the school with their conduct and good sportsmanship. With an impressive record of five victories and no defeats, the local team annexed the Trl-Valley Conference championship for the first time since 1925. Of the seven tough games in their schedule, the Manhawks won five, tied one, and lost only one, which is the best record a Manchester team has had for many years. In the newly organized Mid-Six Conference, Manchester won one, tied one, and lost one--their only loss of the season. Combining a powerful running attack, a very effective passing attack and a stubborn defense the Manhawks scored 77 points to their opponent's 49. Undoubtedly they would have had a higher offensive total had they been able to play the last game with Independence. Aside from the laurels the team won, many individuals also won honors Nyle Bergstrand, Tom Hattel, Roger McIntosh and Carl Decklar were placed on the Trl-Vally all-conference first team while Al Eberhart and Virgil Corll were chosen for the second team. Nyle Bergstrand, Carl Dscklar, Roger McIntosh and Al Eberhart were also honored on the Iowa Daily Press Assoc1at1on's all-state honorable mention list. At the end of the season Nyle Bergstrand was elected as honorary captain of the 1940 Manhawks by the members of the squad. The line of the conference champions was not especially heavy, but what it lacked in size it made up in speed and scrap. At left end was Nyle Bergstrand, a good, steady,defens1ve player and a very good pass catcher. At left tackle was Carl Decklar, without a doubt one of the most vicious

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tacklers ln northeast Iowa. Left guard was played by Don Hartman, a new man to the squad, only a sophomore. In on every play, he was one of the tough- est. At center was Albert 'Stub' Reeves. His size helped to bolster up the middle of the line and he improved considerably as the season progressed. Jack Kenna played a good game at the center spot in the early part of the season. Al Eberhart, not spectacular but always on the spot and full of pep played right guard. As the season wore on, Charles Less took over the right guard position part of the time. His size made him a good defensive man. Right tackle was handled by Bob Peterson. His type of play was not spec- tacular, but his absence would leave a large gap in the line. At right end was Bob McIntosh, another sophomore, who played some of the time in the back field. Bob was a very good tackler and a menacing pass catcher. Dean Young handled this spot some of the time. Another sophomore, he was a good pass receiver and defensive man. The backfleld, like the line, was not particularly large, but was very fast. At quarterback was Virgil Corll, an excellent blocker. At right halfback was David Arnold. He played the blocking halfback position, but was a ball carrier on some plays. Slow on pickup, he was hard to stop once he was under way. Left halfback was played by Tom Hattel, the speed mer- chant of the team. He played the running halfback position and at all times was a dangerous man because of his speed and his pass catching ability. Leading scorer of the team, his speedy trips more than once left the op- posing tacklers in the rear. At fullback was Roger Mclntosh, the one who the fullback spot, he punted, plunged, Chrystal served as student manager and conference champs. made things go. Calling signals from and passed wlth great skill. Gordon very efficiently. There you have the Here is a review of particular season: The twelve out of sixteen and spectacular incidents during the forward passes completed in the Monti- cello game wlth Roger McIntosh pitching and Bergstrand and Hattel catching. 'Dlz' Corll exploding through the Vinton line. The reverberating blasts when Decklar connected with opposing backfleldmen. The determination of the whole defensive line, Bob Mclntosh, Eberhart, Less, Reeves, Hartman and Bergstrand to prevent Konlngsmark of Wilson, Cedar Rapids, from getting loose. 'Stub' Reeves in the Marlon backfield so much they thought he be- longed there. Tom Hattel scooting with haste for 60 yards with an inter- cepted pass agalnst Cedar Falls in the last minute to sew up the champion- ship. The ease with which Dave Arnold blocked out opposing tacklers. Roger McIntosh's surprising sprint of 65 yards in the Cedar Falls game. All told, the Manhawks really went to town in a grand season. Lettermen who will be lost through graduation are: Carl Decklar, Nyle Bergstrand, Tom Hattel, Al Eberhart, Albert Reeves, and Jack Kenna. Letter- winners who will not graduate are: Roger McIntosh, Don Hartman, Virgil Corll, David Arnold, Bob Peterson, Bob McIntosh, Dean Young, and Charles Less. Others who were in the first eighteen but did not compete enough to win a letter were: Bobby Miller, Bill Peterson, Mickey Barnd, and Dan Davis The freshman team did not have any games this year, but they were taught the game by Coach Koeppel. Promising first year men include Jack Davis, Don Dutton, Don Henyan, Don Kirschbaum, Tommy Meister, Tommy Snyder, Junior Millam, Eugene Ridenour, George Stevens, Dick Bushnell, Gene Powers and Jimmy Williamson. The Record M.H.S. 15 Monticello 13 M.H.S. 25 Vinton 6 M.H.S. 6 Anamosa 24 M.H.S. 7 Wilson C.R. 6 M.H.S. 19 Marion O M.H.S. 6 Cedar Falls O M.H.S. l Independence O Cforfeitl