Marston School - Howler Yearbook (Baltimore, MD)

Page 57 text:

The HOWLETT - 1929 1:5717-hwy suffered a slight concussion which neces- sitated his removal for the remainder of the game. This casualty was quite a blow to the team, but did not aEect its scoring ability as Tom was replaced by George Packard, who displayed some surprisingly spectacular runs and tackles. The whole team Worked well together, having no trouble in scoring at will. MARSTON 25 FRIENDS 6 The week following the Donaldson game Marston's entertained Friends School at Ruxton with no complexity in defeating the rivals although another catastrophe was suffered by the Marston team, that is, Pee Pee Rupp received a broken col- larbone by blocking a kick soon after the start, which removed him from the field for the remainder of the season. This was a great loss to the team as Pee Pee was one of the best linesmen, covering much space by his largeness. With Bosley hitting the line, Plitt running the end, and Davis' great tackling ability, the opponents were perplexed as to what defense to use against this driving attack. MARSTON 6 DUNHAM'S 6 As is the custom, the Marston-Dunham's game concludes the season, so on November 16 we opposed them at Mt. Washington on a slow, muddy field which was quite a hindrance to our fast, cluding back-field. The first half was noticeable in its steadiness and lack of excitement, however, the second made up whatever de- hciencies the first had. Dunham's made the first score, and it remained so until the last three minutes of play when Tom Bosley on six consecutive off-tackle plunges penetrated their line to tie the score. The try for point went under the rod by inches, thus the score remained tied at the final whistle, and also a tie between Marston's and Dunham's for the championship of the league. 'lsll

Page 56 text:

The HOWLETT - 1929 efpfailga FOOTBALL GAMES MARSTON 13 ST. JOHN'S 0 The season opened on October 11, with St. John's Junior Varsity at Annap- olis, who outweighed Marston's by a large margin, but were inexperienced along the technical points of football, and con- sequently we had no trouble in conquering them. Five minutes after the opening whistle Al Plitt crashed their line for a touchdown, but failed in the extra point. The second and third quarters were a continual fight between the two teams, but the last quarter opened our offense with some brilliant passing from Captain Tom Bosley to Bill Struven, the latter taking the ball from an aerial to the ten-yard line, after which Tom put it over in two plays. The extra point was kicked by Plitt, thus ending the game soon after. MARSTON 6 MCDONOGH 6 McDonogh was encountered on October 19, which was expected to be the hardest game of the season, and certainly came up to our expectations. The first quarter was a hard battle of line bucking on the part of both teams until the op- ponents' fullback got loose around end and ran twenty yards for a touchdown. A few minor injuries were received during the first half, but that put no delay in the fighting Marston team. As the second half began Bosley broke loose on a trick play through center, and ran twenty-five yards for our first score. An attempted pass for the point after touchdown failed and the teams continued to battle up and down the field, neither scoring. . MARSTON so DoNALDsoN 0 On November 7. Donaldson journeyed to Ruxton only to be defeated by an over- whelming victory of a more experienced team than they. In the third play Bosley E501

Page 58 text:

The HOWLETT - 1929 QSVCSYLN9 mga Pierrepont Adams This was Pierrepont's first year of football, but he played very well at end, lacking experience, of course, but improving toward the close of the season. His chief char- acteristic was aggressiveness, being in every play and performing his best at all times. Thomas Preston Bosley Tom was the team's strongest player, and also its captain. He could punt with considerable skill, pass well, and buck the line without equal. After much hard work throughout the season, he landed a position on the All-Maryland eleven, which is enough to prove his football ability. Samuel Stansbury Brady Stansbury is a rather small fellow to play football, but, nevertheless, he was quite loyal to practice and deserves much credit for this although being a sub for an end position. Next year will be a great one for him on the gridiron. Presley Austin Carter Presley, after an absence from the team for a year on account of illness, returned to fill his regular position as guard, and may we take this opportunity to say that he was, without a doubt, the best guard in the state, although this was overlooked by the pickers of the All-Maryland eleven. As a tackler Presley could be surpassed by no one and never failed to make a hole in the line for the back-field. Charles Horace Davis Charlie was one of last year's veterans, a tackle, and of the best stock although light, he was fearless and invaluable to both the defense and oHense. This was the first year that Charlie shined because, heretofore, he was too light to withstand the knocks of a football game. James Gordon McCabe Jimmy is one of the oldtimers, a part of the team just as Al Plitt or Tom Bosley, a sort of permanent fixture. He has been the best punter for two seasons, a thing for which he should be proud as his teammates are. Starting the season at guard, he was found to be a better center, and thus he remained. lsll