Maynard High School - Screech Owl Yearbook (Maynard, MA)

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THE SCREECH OWL 23 Our Basketball PENNANT WINNERS Capt. “MikE” Zapareski “PiNg” Fairbanks “Gil” GarlaNd “Horse” FrigArd “Butch” KochNowicz “Sulo” HinTsa Asst. Coach “Al” LeRer Coach DonAld Lent Mgr. Howard King By two of “ ’SO”. GIRLS’ ATHLETICS After several weeks of strenuous practice, the Maynard girls opened their 1930 basketball season at Clin- ton on January 24th by defeating the Clinton girls by the close score of 18- 17. The Maynard team piled up a commanding lead in the first half, Which enabled them to eke out a vic- tory in spite of a Clinton rally in the last half. Despite the fact that it was the first game of the year for May- nard, the game was fast and was cleanly played. Maynard 18 — Hudson 15 The Maynard girls opened their home season at the Waltham Street Hall on February 1st by taking the measure of the Hudson girls in a thrilling game. Again it was a big lead in the first half which won the game for Maynard; for the Hudson co-eds came back strong in the last half to tie the score in the fourth quarter. However, Maynard was not to be denied, and they scored the win- ning points shortly before the final whistle. Maynard 45 — Marlboro 19 In their next game the fair wearers of the Orange and Black ran wild in the Marlboro High School gymnas- ium, trouncing the Marlboro girls by the overwhelming score of 45-19. From the very beginning it could be seen that Maynard knew too much basketball for their opponents, and they romped away with the easiest victory of the year. The Maynard girls’ second team also took an easy win from the Marl- boro Seconds in a one-sided game. Maynard 40 — Marlboro 18 The Maynard girls defeated the Marlboro girls for the second time this year, when they trounced their opponents by the score of 40-18 in a listless game at the high school gym- nasium in a return game. This was only a repetition of the first game be- tween these rivals; for Maynard scored at will throughout, and it was only a matter of how high the girls could bring their number of points. Hudson 14 — Maynard 13 In a preliminary game to the boys’ game at Hudson on Washington’s Birthday, the Maynard girls suffered their first defeat of the year in a game that was replete with thrills. Imagine a game with forty-five fouls, twenty-four for one team and twenty- one for the other, and you will have a good picture of this contest. Of the points tallied by both sides, Hudson scored only two floor baskets and Maynard one, all the rest of the

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22 THE SCREECH OWL The Leominster team was much heav- ier and taller than its opponents ; but Maynard scored first and held the lead throughout by sensational bas- ketball. A furious scoring attack in the first quarter dazzled the Leomin- ster boys and Maynard held a com- fortable lead until the final whistle. The record of the Maynard Seconds was broken when the Leominster Seconds took a 13-8 decision in a pre- liminary game. Hudson 22 — Maynard 20 The Maynard High School five, al- ready having the Midland League pennant clinched, travelled to Hudson on Washington’s Birthday to play its remaining League contest. A capacity crowd came to witness the proceed- ings, expecting an easy Maynard win. A great surprise was in store, how- ever, for in one of the fastest and most furious games of the year, Hud son took the measure of the League champs by a 22-20 score in an over- time game. Hudson, after trailing for three periods, finally overcame the lead piled up by the Maynardites, and a tie score resulted after the regular periods had been played. Pandemon- ium reigned when, eight seconds be- fore the end of the three minutes overtime, Hudson scored the winning points. This loss broke the undefeated League record of the champions from Maynard, but did not take the pen- nant from them. Midland League Champions! At last! After years of unsuccess- ful efforts, Maynard finally won its first Midland League pennant when the 1930 basketball team carried away the honors. After losing two pennants by one point last year, the Maynard boys came through this year, being undefeated in the league until the final game with Hudson. The champions outclassed all opposition this year, scoring 135 points in four league games against 74 for the op- ponents. Led by Captain Michael Zapareski, star back, the team played exceptional basketball to win the first pennant that a Maynard High team has ever won in any sport. Every player on the championship squad is a lover of the sport and it was cer- tainly a cause for jubilation when the pennant was won in three straight games. The pupils of the school and the townspeople have cause to be proud of this group of young athletes and champions, who possessed a “do or die” spirit to win that pennant this year. The regulars of the championship outfit are : Captain Michael Zapareski and Joseph Kocknowicz, guards ; Wal- ter Fairbanks and Wilho Frigard, for- wards; and Gilbert Garland, center. Substitutes of this outfit are Harold Wilcox, Olavi Warila, George Gutter- idge, Sulo Hintsa, Ahti Frigard, and Michael Sczerzen. All the regulars and two of the subs will graduate this coming June, the class of 1930 having the honor of giv- ing Maynard High its first pennant. However, this pennant is only the first, and may it not be the last! The final standing in the Midland League in 1930 : Won Lost Ave. Maynard H. S 3 1 .750 Hudson H. S 2 2 .500 Marlboro H. S 1 3 .250

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24 THE SCREECH OWL points being scored from the foul line. Hudson took an early lead in the first half and was never headed, al- though the score was tied at the be- ginning of the last period. Because of the numerous fouls, the playing of both teams was not up to standard, and excitement was at its height among the spectators. When Hudson was still in the van at the final whis- tle, the place turned into a mad-house, as the victory was sweet revenge for the Hudson girls. Maynard 24 — Clinton 14 The Maynard High girls brought their regular season to a close at the high school gymnasium on March 1st by whipping the Clinton girls to the tune of 24-14. Showing the power that brought them through the sea- son with only one defeat, the local sextet completely outplayed the wearers of the Clinton High School colors in a game in which the victors retaliated in great style after the heart-breaking defeat at Hudson the week before. A Wonderful Season! The girls’ basketball team this year gained a wonderful reputation for themselves on the court by going through the season with only one de- feat, and that by one point. With a sharp-shooting forward line composed of Capt. Catherine Coughlan, Dorothy Marsden, and Violet Koskela, May- nard had nothing to fear as to scor- ing points; and with a defense made up of Eleanor Lawson, Helen Sczer- zen, and Edith Perkins, they raised havoc with their opponents. The best news of all, however, is that the squad will lose only two players by graduation. One regular, Edith Perkins, and Marguerite Tier- ney, first rate substitute, will receive diplomas in June. Prospects for next year, then, could not be better; for of this great team Coach George Rup- precht will again have five regulars and all but one of his substitutes. It does not have to be said that every- one wishes next year’s team the best of luck.