Marston School - Howler Yearbook (Baltimore, MD)

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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

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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

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The HOWLETT - 1929 G'E?'Q'Q9 Robert Webster Macdonald Bobby showed up well at tackle, being erratic at times and unable to control his temlper, which is quite a hindrance to one desirous of making a football star, but we pre ict that he will outgrow this baby trait before long. When Bobby was not fighting or begrudging one of his opponents, he displayed a fairly good game. Champlain Smith Packard This was Champ's first year of football, and owing to his speed and endurance made a great end, turning plays with ease and catching passes as if he had learned it from childhood. His inexperience caused his actions on the field to be quite humorous at times, therefore a hearty laugh was enjoyed by the spectators. George Frederick Packard George played a game on the par with Champ, fulfilling an end position, and, whenever a back-field man was needed, George was called upon to fill the vacancy. Albert Howard Plitt, Jr. Al was a veteran of many seasons, havin utilized the half-back position for four years, and boasting as the oldest member ofg the team. He could run a broken field well and bring down passes with unerring hands. His greatest asset was his speed, and it can be said without hesitation that he is the fastest boy in school, displaying a clean, brilliant game throughout his career. John Ridgely Retzer Q Ridgely was unable to make a regular position on the team, but that did not impair him, for he always had hopes of showing his ability, and he could be relied upon to do his best whenever this occurred. Robert Martin Rupp Pee Pee was a newcomer at Marston's, but was a veteran at football, having played before at the Hagerstown High School. Two hundred and ten pounds, broad shoulders, large back, and all muscle, is sufficient testimony for his ability as a footballer. It was a sad blow to the team when Pee Pee suffered a broken collar bone in the Friends game. Charles Griffith Sellman Charlie was a fearless linesman. He has played for two seasons and has proven himself to be a guard who can charge with speed and strength, amazing for one of his stature. J. William Struven, Jr. Bill, the captain-elect, is one of the hardest working boys of the team. He takes football with a seriousness that is almost amusing, however, his work has borne fruit, for he has won a loving cup offered by Mr. Middleton as the best interferer. Dudley Eugene Snyder Dud came the day of the St. John's game, and Mr. Middleton used him in the lineup, which caused everyone to marvel at his line plunging and end runs. He was a dependable back, although subject to be punch drunk, but that is no handicap, for he knows all the tricks of the game. E531