Maui High School - Silversword Yearbook (Kahului, HI)

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Now get in there and show all what y'ou've got! Nlaui Interseholastie League Featured in the traditional Fair Game were Maui high and Lahainaluna, oldest football rivals on the Valley Isle. This was the second tilt in Maui Interschol- astic League competition and the debut for both squads at the Kahului Fairgrounds. Lahainaluna, with sharp passing James Ikehara, trounced the Sabers by a lopsided 48-6 count. Ikehara, led his team to victory by accounting for nearly all the markers. Although Maui had not set up an effective pass defense, they ran closely with the Mighty Ma- roonsw in yardage gained from rushing. Sabers' lone tally came when Quarterback Iwao Suzuki heaved one to I-Ialfback Rudy Talon in the end zone. Powerful St. Anthony was next to tangle with Maui, both having lost their initial grind in league play. The two top runners for the Trojans, Richard Nelson and Abel Sagon, were mainly involved in their 37-6 win over the Sahers. Captain Stanley Umetsu passed to speedy Andrew Hiye on the 30 yard line who, in turn, dashed all the way to promise land. Inspired by a night pep rally, Nolle Smithis lads gave Baldwin a mean scare one rainy day. Scrapping as underdogs, the boys fought on even terms for the first half trailing only by a 7-6 margin. But, the Bald- win backs proved their might as the Bears racked up tn 21-6 score. Umetsu crashed through the line and reg- istered the lone touchdown. N nety-four lllltplayetl But Not lhltiought Sabers Seize Cellar Position Again ' In a return tussle with the Trojans, the Hamakuapo- ko aggregation played very aggressively as they kept the determined foes from gaining an easy conquest. But Fate was with the Saints as they won 20-6. Orchids go to the roaring rooting section for the spirited support given to the Saber eleven. It isn't easy backing a team that is usually losing as compared to a victorious one. Iwao Suzuki was selected on the 1950 Maui News All-Star Team as utility back. Those who played so that the less fortunate could walk were Glenn Okuha- ma, Lawrence Tam Ho, Stanley Umetsu and Suzuki. Though Baldwin captured the championship, Lahaina- luna second berth, St. Anthony third, Maui last, watch the neophite Sabers as they test their wings next season. They'll be something to watchl 1950 FOOTBALL SCORES MAUI HIGH MAUI HIGH HILO HIGH WAIPAHU HIGH MAUI HIGH tct,,tt LAHAINALUNA MAUI HIGH 7 ST. ANTHONY MAUI HIGH BALDWIN HIGH MAUI HIGH c....... ST. ANTHONY Cugal, Sakai, Ikemoto and Souza wait for further instructions from head manager Abe.

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The 1950 football pepsters! The 1950 Pigskin Parade MAUI HIGH SABERS From the halls of learning to the gridiron paraded the half-century version of the Maui High School Sabers. Under a new coach, Nolle Smith jr. and assistants, Eben Purdy, Al Souza and Hannibal Tavares, they hammered through strenuous and continuous practice drills, conditioning, building their confidence and perfecting their plays in order to defend their Alma Mater. Stanley Umetsu, because of his initiative, character and ability to play was elected team captain. PRESEASON GAMES Maui High School grid machine well-oiled by rugged practice sessions was in tip top condition as they went into operation against the Hilo High Vik- ings over on the Big Island. The Sabers, young and inexperienced, started their 1950 preseason schedule with an impressive 18-0 triumph over their much heavier opponents. They struck swiftly as Jerome Rocha, whipped 11 pass to Ed Ogasawara for the first score. Then with 35 seconds remaining in the half, Andy Hiye flashed across the goal line after receiving a pass from Rocha. Small but dynamic Toshio Seki was the lad who exploded via the left tackle route from the 14 yard line to blast over for the final TD. The Vikings did not threaten offensively but were tough on defense as they went down in defeat. At the Honolulu Stadium our pigskin combine shifted into high gear against the Rural Champions of Oahu, the men from Waipahu. Big and fast, the Marauders unleashed a three touchdown barrage in the opening quarter. However, the Stubborn Sabersl' cooled off their hot attack throughout the remainder of the game, relinquishing only seven points in the third period. Rocha on a bootleg play, scampered Z1 yards for the Sabers' single TD. Thus Maui high suffered its first setback, 25-6. Nine y If ree

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