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

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Maynard 12 — Ashland 6 September 28, 1946 A fiery new powerhouse of Maynardites helped the debut of their new- coach, Stan Bondelevitch, by downing a stubborn Ashland team at Alumni Field. Maynard boasted speed in George Luker and plenty of aerial ability in Fred Wasiluk, who was a big factor in the Maynard victory. Maynard scored twice in the first period when Tomyl recovered a fumble on the twenty yard line. Co-Captain Russo carried to the twelve and from there Luker skirted the end for the first score. A few minutes later Wasiluk bulled his way over for May- nard ' s final score. Ashland came fighting back and scored but was unable to catch the Maynard eleven, who held till the end of the game. George Luker and Fred Wasiluk were outstand- ing for Maynard’s backfield, while carrying the brunt of the battle in the line were Roger Spurred and A1 Tomyl. Maynard showed a new spirit which promises a successful season. Maynard 19 — Hudson 0 October 4, 1946 Maynard, fresh from its victory over Ashland on September 28, ventured to Riverside Park in Fdudson for a game under the lights. Maynard was tense as Hudson was the favorite. Maynard won the toss and elected to receive. On the first play from scrim- mage Maynard fumbled and Hudson recovered. It looked bad for a while but Maynard’s hard-charging line, led by Bill Gruber and Carlo Mariani, foiled Hudson’s try for a touchdown. A field goal was missed and Maynard took possession of the ball on the twenty and marched 80 yards to a score, with Fred Wasiluk passing to his able receiver, George Luker, to bring the ball to the four yard line. On the first play Freddy carried the ball over for the first score. Freddy converted and the score was 7 to 0 in our favor. Hudson made no p.ogress and Maynard took over once more and through the efforts of our great pass combination were able to score before the half. At the half the score was Maynard 13, Hudson 0. Late in the third period Maynard scored again when Luker, taking a punt on his own 45, raced down- field behind good blocking to score. The gallant first team left the field to let Maynard’s second team try its skill. In the line the play was dominated by Bill Gruber’s and Carlo Mariani’s fine play. Concord 19 — Maynard 0 October 12, 1946 A big , husky, powerful Concord High team leading all contenders for the Class D title went up the ladder one more rung by handing Maynard its first loss of the season. Concord had the stronger team but through the efforts of such Maynard stars as George Luker, Fred Wasiluk, Mike Popienuck, and Bill Wehkoja, we were able to keep the score 19-0. Although Maynard was outplayed in every period, the Maynard townspeople can well be proud of their team who went down to defeat under overwhelming odds. Maynard 41 — Chelmsford 14 October 26, 1946 Maynard High School exploded with all the fury of an atomic bomb and won a dazzling victory over Chelmsford by the count of 41 to 14. It was just a matter of how ' high the score would be as Maynard scored in every period w ' ith George Luker doing the honors on three scores. The first score was an eighty-eight yard jaunt by George, who scored on eighteen and fifty-four yard runs respec- tively. The rest of the scoring was done by Co-Cap- tains Fred Wasiluk and Vinnie Russo. The other touchdown was scored by A1 (Scoop) Viola who has come through in a great cause. Maynard was never in danger, though, as the subs were playing w ' hen Chelmsford scored its touchdow ' ns. Not enough credit can be given Roger Spurrell for his outstanding work in the line. He is one of the best linemen that Maynard has seen in many years. Honors in this game should also go to Billy Gruber and Vic Oskirka. Maynard 18 — Natick 13 November 2, 1943 Showing the fire and determination that have been inspired in them by their new coach, Majnard came up with a well deserved victory over Natick — a vic- tory which has been awaited for many years. Maynard scored first on a run by Fritz Wasiluk which climaxed an 80 yard march. Before the half, Maynard had scored again and it was the same Mr. Wasiluk who finally carried over for the second score to make it 12 to 0. Natick scored on a pass as the second half opened but Maynard came blazing back with Wasiluk throw- ing a 20 yard pass to Carlo Mariani for Maynard’s