Mayville High School - Rocket Yearbook (Mayville, WI)

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The Rocket M. H. S. '23 The Rocket had taken a good look at the gang he would have noticed them getting quite pale, due to the fact that they were to play in the next game before the large crowd that had assembled. This fear left us as soon as we made our appearance on the floor to fight for the Red and White. The Ripon game was one of the fastest and cleanest of the tournament. The first half ended with M. H., S. far in the lead. Ripon tried hard to overcome this lead but in spite of their vain efforts the Iron City Basketeers carried off the bacon. Our first victory put new life in us for we were now classed as one of the best teams in the District. We returned to the Hotel more dignified and held our heads quite high. Some time was then spent in discussing the game, and we were then informed that we could have a real meal for supper because we were not to play again until the next night. We left for Hotel Athearn where the spread was to take place. This surely was a real meal-Muggins carrying away all eating honors. Mr. Brooks, feeling good over our first victory, played the part of a gentleman and left a whole quarter as a tip for the waitress. When we were leaving the dining room we were interrupted by Doc, who thought he discovered something and yelled, Hey, somebody left a quarter here. Of course the situation was explained to the child and we all had a good laugh at his expense. That evening we returned to the gym to witness the evening games and get a line on Neenah, our next victim. After the games, we returned to the Hotel Clifton where we were to spend the evening. Everyone was ready to go to bed but Alois, who was surprised to find that he had to sleep alone. After much coaxing, Alois finally left for his room. Upon investigation the next morning, we found he had slept with the light burning. Everyone had a fairly good rest with the exception of those who slept in the same room with Tuts. He disturbed them with his frequent visits to the window to look at the street clock and announce the time. We all excused the little boy because he was still in the habit, acquired in his ranching days, of getting up early and doing the chores. Everyone was up about 8 oiclock but Doc, who was later driven from bed by hunger. When we were all ready we made our appearance in the dining room only to indulge in more EGGS. Greasy was then appointed paper boy while Alois was detailed to hang Jimis and Toddyis basket ball suits up to dry. The morning being rainy we were forced to stay inside. Jim passed the time away playing solitaire and, although being forced on several occasions to cheat, came out on the short end. Some of the gang spent their time in writing letters to the loved ones at home, while some letters were detailed to Woodland and Slinger. After a hearty meal of more EGGS we had a council meeting. Alois, Muggins, Jim and Toddy decided to go to a movie while the rest stayed and acquaint- ed themselves with some of the weaker sex. The movie was enjoyed by those who attended, but upon relating experiences we found that those who stayed at home got the best of the bargain. Page Twenty-,Eve

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The Rocket M. H. S. ,23 The Rocket Our Trip to Oshkosh At one of the evening sessions of the Boys Sewing Club at F. Bachhuber's, news arrived that we were picked as one of the teams to enter the Oshkosh Tourna- ment. Tuts then followed with a sweeping oration entitled Mayville High as District Champs. After giving the boy the necessary applause, we stepped to the bar and had a glass of buttermilk on Doc. Preparations then followed. Doc was seen coming out of ,loe Bachhuber's with a new pair of oxfords, size teng Greasy had his false tooth cleaned, and Toddy started to train his hair so that he could part it in the middle. The next morning while our beautiful city was still in slumber, Greasy was seen plodding to the depot in vain efforts to get there on time. A few hours later Q8 o'clockJ, the rest of the team made their appearance. Prinz then arrived, and being in charge of the team, proceeded to buy the tickets. After a heated argument with the ticket seller, Alois was permitted to travel on a kid's ticket. The Dinkey arrived only twenty minutes late and we were given the most rousing send-off ever given a M. H. S. team. The send-off made such an impression that Hank and Alois were found crying. Jim waved his last farewell to the teachers and we were off. Toddy next changed his little brother's collar and we settled in our seats and waited for Iron Ridge. Tuts, Alois and Muggins, the children of the gang, were put in charge of the conductor while the elders, including Doc, watched the farms fly by. At last we arrived at Iron Ridge. Jim spent his time talking to the mayor's daughter, while Toddy and Hank amused themselves by pushing the Dinkey around on the turn table. The rest helped Hugo wait for the next train which arrived on time and we were on the home stretch to Oshkosh.. We made ourselves comfortable and Tuts took his afternoon nap accompanied by Doc. Prinz had to take Hank's money away from him for he was found attempting to indulge in sweets which the man brought around. In spite of the fact that we were all very quiet, Tuts and Doc were aroused from their slumber by a naughty group of people at Ripon. Upon investigation we found that the Ripon team, our first victims, wanted to ride along to Oshkosh. They were given a send-off almost equal to the one we got. Here Hank got more names for his mailing list and soon we were speeding to Oshkosh. We arrived at Oshkosh where we were met by Brooks. Under his direction, we proceeded to the Hotel Clifton where he had reserved rooms for us. Following a short inspection of our rooms, we paraded down to the dining room where we really enjoyed our first meal of EGGS. More time was spent at this meal than usual be- cause ,lim had to make the acquaintance of the waitresses. After putting a fraction of a dozen of eggs in cold storage, we were chased back to our rooms and forced to take a rest. Then we left the hotel for the gym to play our first game. We arrived in time to see the F ondy-Winneconne game and to give the hall the once over. If anyone Page Twenty-four

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The Rocket M. H. S. '23 The Rocket By this time we were surprised to find the city filling with Mayville fans, who came up for the evening game. Mr. Buth was among those who arrived and he im- mediately rented a room, being determined to see us play the championship game. We had an early supper of EGGS at Mrs. Wood's tea room, where Muggins enjoyed a few minutes with an old acquaintance from Fond du Lac. We were all refreshed after our hearty meal and returned to the Clifton to be amused by Jimmy who gave us an entire vaudeville performance in ten minutes. We were undecided whether we should call the Northern Hospital patrol wagon or let him suffer in peace. At that the boy has a brilliant future staring him in the face. As we were to play the second game of the evening, the time to leave for the gym was still far away. During this period of waiting, Toddy had one of his laughing spells and several pillows and handkerchiefs were lost in the attempt to shut him up. The time arrived for us to amble over to the gym. Here we saw the first half of the Oshkosh-Fondy game. When we made our appearance on the floor we were given a hearty welcome by the fans who came to see the game. Before the game had pro- gressed very far, everyone had formed his opinions as to the winner. Altho there was a fair margin between the scores of the two teams, the game was fought hard until the end. It was during the close of this game that Alois was sent in to relieve his big brother, who was being mishandled by the naughty Neenah boys. This being Alois' first time before a crowd of this size his tongue refused to function correctly. Never the less he succeeded in reporting A. Bachman for F. Bachman. We were the happiest gang in the world after being told that half of Mayville would be there the next evening to cheer us on to the championship. We returned to the Hotel and slept like rats that night. Everyone was up bright and early the next morning in the best of condition for the evening game. For breakfast that morning we had a little varietyL EGGS. The morning was spent in looking over the city of Oshkosh. After dinner some left for the show, while the rest either went walking or remained in the Hotel. The after- noon was still young when the people began to pour in for the evening game. Every- one made efforts to get to our rooms to give us a word of encouragement, but on account of the number, our coaches refused to admit them. When the time finally arrived for supper, we made our way through the streets to Mrs. Wood's tea room. This walk made us feel as though we were in our own fair city, so many Mayvillites did we see. We forced down our last meal of EGGS here and then were taken back to the Clifton. Everyone was at the windows watching the people from Mayville with one eye, with the other on the street clock waiting for the time to pass. We waited until 7:30 before leaving for the gym and our ap- pearance brought a yell of welcome from friend and foe alike that almost raised the roof. The feeling that came over us was the kind that comes only once in a life time, and everyone of us felt proud of the fact that the M on our sweaters stood for May- ville. At this time, we realized what was expected of us and we were determined to do our best. We witnessed the first game between Fondy-North F ondy and then left for Page Twenty-six