Marengo High School - Tiger Yearbook (Marengo, IA)

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ways willing to work, and by his untiring efforts, made himself as nec- essary to the squad as any of the players. The executive ability he showed in performing his duties, will undobtedly bring results some day. lili- ,.l..--1- FOOTBALL SEASON l925 The 1925 footlball season, while not highly successful from the standpoint of :games won and lost, was, when all things are consider-ed, one of fair success. Due to graduation, seven of the former letter men were missing from the lineup. It was evident that Marengo had to rely on a green backfield and a green and light line. The first game of the season was with our traditional rival, Williamsburg. It was noticeable in this game that Marengo lacked the finishing punch to advance the ball was needed most. Marsfngds only score came in the second quarter when Mc- Givern went through the Williamsburg left tackle for fifteen yards. The game ended with Marengo 7, Williamsburg 0. The next week end we were scheduled to mei-t our other traditional rival. B'elle Plaine. Driving over in virtually a cloudburst, we anrivsd with several layers of Iowa real estate. But this day proved a costly one for .Marengo. After holding them on equal tdtms, we were forced through a fumble to give Belle Plaine the ball on our twenty- two ya:rd line. Immediately, cn the next play, a penalty of twenty yards was given Marengo. which made it first down and only' a few yards to go for Belle Plaine. They succeeded in putting it over, so the score at the end of the game was Marengo 0, Belle Plaine 6. Having lost to us last year, Tama came on October 24th to avenge heir loss of the vear before. But due to ineligibility, the Marengo team was lbadly handicapped, and Tama. outweighinlfz' us, both in the lbackfield and on the line, plowed through the Mar-- engo line almost at will. The score was 40 to 0 in favor of Tama Howevifr, after such a stinging defeat the iboys came back fighting strong, and on Novemlber 13. gave battle to the University High warriors on Iowa field. Having our regulars back, Marengo 'got the long end of this score of 7 to 0. The featufre of this game was a beautiful sixty ylard end run executed to per'fe'ction, which took every Univelrsity High man off his feet. This victory gave added courage to the local boys for our next game at home, with Montezuma, on November 21, which we won 9 to 6. Our first score came in the first half, when Schoenfelkler tore through their line for a touchdown. Montezuma's score came in the second half whlfn they completed a long pass. Our other two points resulted from a safety, making the score Miarengo 9, Montezuma 6. In the game with North English on Thanksgiving day, the Mariirngo team com- pletelvy' outplayed and outfoulght the Noftth English eleven. iMarengo drew first blood when she scored a field goal. from the fifteen yard line. North English scored late in the final quarter when they broke through the Malrengo line and Iblocked a kick which gave them the- ball. They finally succeeded in pushing the ball over by inches. The garre then ended with North English 7, Marengo 3.

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lrwin Zahrt-Halfback. Our speedy little halfback was Zahrt, who was good at breaking up passes and gaining ground when given the bail. He was responsible for many of our long end runs by his aggressive interference. Carrol McC1ivern-Quarterback. Though lacking in size, he made up for this in speed. He was a con- sistent ground gainer and a good open field runner. Another year of football should bring results from him. George Edwards-Guard Although a green player, Grange showed great possibilities. The experience he gained t-1is year should help him a great deal next fall. Edwin Fesler-Tackle. Due to his weight, Fesler was able to hold his own against most of his opponents. He was not speedy but mighty. With a little more ag- gressiveness next year, he will be heard from. Lorirner Denzler-Guard. This was Denzler's first year in football. I-le showed great form in the line and with a little more experience, should make a valuable man. Carl Pelzer-End Pelzer, by his effective punting, saved many yards for his teammates to go. His ability to nab passes also netted gains. He will be back to help the team .next year. Wilford Howlett-End. What Shorty lacked in size, he made up in grit and fight. He showed by his pluck that it isn't always size that counts. He will be hack again next year. Adrian Ware-End Another small man that showed he had the fight. Although acting as sub most of the time, he showed the nrooer soirit bv sticking it out fill the end of the season. The experience he gained should helo to get him a regular place next year. Charles Vaughn-Halfback Charles was one of our best men. but due to ininries. he had to lay off football for the ffrearvf mfr of the reason. Thovwh he was a little' slow. his aggressiveness helped him through many a tight place. James Cummings-End James was a new man this year, but he soon showed that he had the ability to learn footbell. We hone he stays with us next year. Charles Fels-Manager As a football manager, Charlie ranks among the best. He was al-

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l BASKETBALL---1926 On account of having no place in which to practice and because of a lack of funds, it was at first decided that basketball should be dropped this ear B t y . u through the kind efforts of Reverend Allen, who started a subscription list, we were able to begin practice in Burnette's B'arn ' aftler Clhristmas vacation. Though made up chiefly of green material, a team was soon rounded into shape f ' fi - ' ' oi our rst encounter with Brooklyn. The height of the Brooklyn men enalbled thlsni to play an aerial game which our boys were unable to stop. This game should have been won by Brooklyn, but due to an error in their eligibility! list, thliy played an in- eligible man and thus forfeited to us -byw the score of 2 to 0 Thlf' second f , . , . game o the season was with Conroy on January 212, As Markingo was unalble to stop Con- roy s scoring on their home floor, the latter won easily by the score of 40 to 16. The annual game with the Alumni was on Januaryu 26. This score was 13 to 6 in favor of the Alumni. Brooklyn invaded our camp on January 30 and won easily by a large margin, the score being 21 to 5. Playing Williamsburg on February 3, our boys came throu1gh with a victory. Although weak on offense, Marengo played a brilliant defensive game, allowing Williamsburg only three field goals. The score was Marengo 9, Williamsburg 6. Conroy camns' over for a return game on Feb- ruary 13 and for the second time scored a victory over us. Marengo was leading at the end of this' first half, but was unable to retain this lead, losing the game, with Conroy 21, Marengo 14. The last game of the season was with the fast Ladora quintet. Having the game won, ,Marengo loosened up in the final minutes of play and allowed this visitors two field goals, which won the game for them by the close