Memorial High School - Kodak Yearbook (Eau Claire, WI)

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xl ...gl if I5 9 1- VARSITY - From Row: F. Turk, J. Aeby, B. Kinderman, K. Stetzer, Co-Capming T. Garnett. Row Two: K. Hugdahl, V. Rebeck, J. Hanson, P. O'Mara, P. Blom. Row Three: Coach J. Gal- lagher, G. Bowman, S. Dennis, J. VanGorden, C. Hutchens, M. Curtiss. Despite injuries to key players such as jerry Kent, john Coggins, and Curt Hutchens, the '59 Abe gridders still managed to compile an impressive 6-2 record. The first game of the season saw the Purple defeat Marinette for the first time since 1941, 20-19. This kicked off a season which was to bring them a share of the Big Rivers Conference title and many all-conference and individual honors. After the Marinette game, the Abes went on to win six of their eight games, losing only to Upper Michigan's top-ranked Menominee team and to Sioux Falls, the No. 1 team in S. Dakota. '58 Varsity Footballers' Share The game with inter-city rival Chippewa Falls saw john Coggins unleash his deadly passing arm for the first time this seaon as he broke the school aerial record, passing for 167 yards and three TD's. Vic Rebeck, voted all-conference second team end, was the pet receiver for the Abe's three quarter- backs, john Coggins, Dick Lokken, and jim Van Gorden, snaring eight aerials for 116 yards during the year. Jim Van Gorden, nominated as first-string half- back on the all-conference first team, was the team's leading passer as he connected for 292 yards. jim also ranked second in rushing only to junior full- back John Zurbachen who had 544 yards, all on the ground.

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I-arfv Leskmen CFB? Steve Denrus ITD Jerry Kent CHBJ Mike Bell 1EJ Reached Its Peak Agamst Wausau ABES DOWN WISCONSIN RAPIDS 14-0 Eau Claire beat the Raiders of Wisconsin Rapids 140 winning their fourth game in flve starts With John Zurbachen driving for 167 yards and one T'D Purple power was evident from the opening kickoff Eau Claire took the ball and crossed the goal lme 11 plays later with John Zurbachen carrying 28 yards for the score and Van Gorden convening Early in the third quarter Jim Van Gorden tos sed a long aerial to Bowman who went into the end zone ahead of several Rapids tacklers Jim Moving Van Gorden again convened Defensive standouts included Curt Hutchens jim Hanson and Ken Stetzer WON LOST RECORD Eau Claire Opponent Marinetre Stevens Point Menominee Mich. LaCrosse Wisconsin Rapids Chippewa Falls Wausau Sioux Falls S.D. U' . 3- f 1 ILI ABES AERIAL POWER RIPS CARDS 45 O Eau Clanres aerial power dazzled the Chippewa Falls Cardinals 45 0 with John Coggms com plenng eight passes for 167 yards and three TDs Five Abes crossed the goal line as Eau Claire swamped the bewildered hosts John Zurbachen and Bob Geleln each contributed two while Vic Rebeck George Bowman and Dick Loen had one apiece Torn Garnett led the Abes mn holding the Cards to a net 67 yards ABES SHARE CONFERENCE TITLE WITH 6 0 WIN The Abes outlasted a tough Wausau team for a part of the Big Rivers Conference title they shared with Wausau and Menomxnee The 60 win was largely determined by stout line play Defensive workhorse for the Abes was Dan Roscoe The only Abe TD came late in the third quarter as speedy halfback George Bowman went off his tackle slot for 36 yards The jubilant Abes carried coaches Gallagher and Berg off the field to climax a superb effort Rod smith CQBJ Curt Hutchens C TJ Co. Cap. John Coggins CQBJ Pat Soley fTJ Vic Rebeck CED Dennis Hugdahl CTD Paul Blom KCI Mel Curtiss KEJ

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' -A 0 'Q I 5' Z Falls. VARSITY - Front Row: M. Bell, R. Smith, V. Schellfeffer, L. Leskinen. Row Two: A. Soley, B. Gelein, 1. Kent. Row Three: L. Hoeppiner, J. Quella, D. Roscoe, J. Zurbachen. Big RiVer's Conference Crown john, also a defensive stand-out, was selected to the All-conference second team. In addition to this rushing record, John led the team in scoring with 40 points and yards per carry, with an average of six yards every time he lugged the leather. Tom Garnett, unanimous choice for All-con- ference guard, paced the rugged Abe defense with 61 tackles from his defensive linebacker spot. Tom, a three year letterman and co-captain this year, was voted to a first string berth on the mythical All- state team. He thus became the third Abe gridder to win this highly selective honor. Behind Garnett, on the other side of the well- balanced Abe forward wall, was senior tackle Dan Roscoe. Dan got 56 tackles this year in addition to an honorable mention on the All-conference squad. Close behind him came rugged junior center Jim Hanson with 42 tackles. jim also won a berth on the All-conference first team. The '58 Abe Football season offered many exciting moments for Memorial High football fans. The win over jinx rival Marinette in the season opener was only one of the many highlights of a long-to'be-remembered grid season. Coach Gallagher offers sage advice to his brood as they battle Sioux