Mexico High School - Pep Yearbook (Mexico, ME)

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THE 1945 PEP PAGE TWENTY-THREE march. The gaining v,,, was made .mostly by Al Downs, Mexico fullbackfwho went through big holes made by the, Pintos' charging line. fWith excellent blocking .ini the fourth period we scored again. The Mexico backfield did an ex- cellent job of ball carrying, and the forward wall blocked with great effectiveness. When the final gun was sounded, Mexico had won, 21-0. Buotte, Downs, and Michaud scored touchdowns. Farmington 0 0 0 0-0 Mexico 7 0 7 7-21 Mexico at Cony fAugustaJ+0ct. 7, 1944 After winning one game and losing one, the Pintos journeyednto Augusta for' a tussle with the Cony High'Rams, -who wereundefeated in three starts. The Pintos entered the game decidedly the underdog, but surprised everyone by holding-Cony to a 6-6 deadlock in the first half. Cony scored early in the first period on a pass, but the Pintos werenot -discouraged. In the second periodh a Cony punt -was blocked by Al Downs, Mexico, fullback, andrthe ball was recovered by Jim Buccina, a scrappy end. After a series of runs and-ioff-tackle -plays, Clarence Buotte plunged over for the score. At the half- time the score was a 6-6 tie. A . . In the third period, however, superior size and numbers began to show: The breaks of the game were against the Pintos and Cony scored twice, both on intercepted passes. After this brief spell, however, the Pintos settled down and Cony scored only once-more. How- ever, the few Pinto followers, who saw the game seemed wholly satisfied by the showing of the Pinto eleven: . K ' , , Theline blocked well, and more' than one Cony ball carrier was tackled for-a. loss in- the course' of the game. The backfield showed great improvement in blocking iand.ball-carry- When the final gun was sounded Cony led, Cony 6 0 13 6-25 Mexico 0 6 0 0- .6 Madison at Mexico-Octf 14, 1944 ' The Blue and Whitegof, Madison 'High jour- neyed' to Mexico for a battle with-the Mexico Pintos. ' The 'game 'wasfplayed on a-mud soaked field in 'a cold, wind-driven rainstorm, before a smell group of' loyal Pinto 'and -Madison-root- ers. The ball.was1slippery'and the fast Pinto ball carriers- were slowed up by the wet, muddy field. Both. teamsconcentrated on line plunges, with Madison holding a decided edge in weight. Near tiierend of the first half Bearor of Madison plunged owe for the only score of the day. The try for the point failed. At thc opening of the second half, the Pintos marched up theffield, only to be held on downs by the strong Madison forward wall. All of the Pintos' chances and attempts at scoring failed to rnateeialize. Madison won 6-0 in the wettest game' played in this vicinity in a long time. g Madison 0 6 0 0-6 Mexico 0 0 0 0-0 Mexico at M. C. 1.4 Oct. 21, 1944 For the 'second straight weekend, the Pintos were 'forced to play in unfavorable conditions. They journeved to Pittsfield for a game with Maine Central Institute of that town. The game was played in a cold, driving rainstorm on a muddy field, covered in many places by two or three inches of water. Because of the weather conditions the game was shortened somewhat. It was a seesaw battle all the way with neither side showing much advantage over the other. Many fumbles were made by both sides. The Prep schoolers came inside the Pintos' ten-yard line once, but were held for downs by the smaller but scrappy Mexico boys. The game ended in a scoreless tie. The conditions were the worst in which the Mexico teams have played for many years. Mexico 0 0 0 0-0 M. C. I. 0 0 0 0--0 Mexico at South Paris-Oct. 28, 1944 After playing in the mud and rain for two weeks the Pintos were blessed with a good day for their tussle with the South Paris Cardinals. The Pinto lineup was changed a little because of injuries, but it didnit seem to make much dif- ference. Mexico opened the scoring early in the first period when Al Downs plunged over for the first score. Clarence Buotte then plunged over for the conversion. That was the end of the Pinto scoring in the first half. However, just before the end of the first half, Stearns, South Paris ace, ran 80 yards for the only Paris score of the day. At the half-time the score was a 7-7 tie. In the third period, Mexico scored again when Buotte went over for the second Pinto score, Al Downs went over for the point after. Again in the fourth period, Paul Michaud scored Mexicois third and final touchdown. The try for the point failed. In this game, the Pintos played their best, carrying through their assignments as a unit. The game ended in favor of Mexico, 20-7. Mexico '7 0 7 6-20 South Paris 0 7 0 0- 7 Mexico at Gould Academy-Nov. 4, 1944 This Saturday the Pintos journeyed to Bethel to meet its rival there, Gould Academy. Mexico gave a very poor account of themselves, playing their worst game of the season. They held Gould scoreless all periods except the second. In the second period, Heathcote, Gould quarter- back, plunged over for the score. The extra point was added by weight with a drop kick. A short time later in this same period a long pass added another score for the Bethel club. Then the Pintos settled down after half-time and held Gould scoreless for the last half. The damage had been done, and Gould won 13-O. Gould 0 13 0 0-13 Mexico 0 0 0 0- 0 Mexico vs Rumford-Nov. 11, 1944 Armistice Day brought with it the annual gridiron battle between Rumford and Mexico. As usual, it proved to be a real good game, with plenty of excitement on both sides. Dur- ing the first half, the much heavier Panthers were outplayed completely by the smaller but scrappy Pinto outfit. Rumford threatened ,to score three times in the first half, but each time was held by the spirited Pinto forward wall, once by causing a fumble. The Pinto line played 1

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PAGE TWENTY-TWO THE 1945 PEP THLETICS FOOTBALL SQUAD ' ' A 3rd row: Coach Cobb, Mgr. Trundy, Carver, 0'Leary, Michaud, Buotte, Downs, Martin. ' 2nd row: DesRoches, Burns, Swett, Henry, Perry, LeBlanc, Doyen, Allen. lst row: Allen, Fraser, Luther, Leavitt, Hutchinson, Jamison, Buccina. ' ' FOOTBALL-1944 Mexico High's football team of 1944 played eight games, winning two, losing live, and played one scoreless tie. At the end, ofthe sea- son Robert Allen, the sparkplug of the Pinto line, who alternated at both tackle and end, was chosen as Captain of the 1944 squad. Those awarded their football letters for the season of 1944 were Capt. Robert Allen, Edward Martin, Paul Michaud, Albert Downs, Clarence Buotte, James O'Leary, Harold Carver, James Buccina, Leo Jamison, Aime DesRoches, Doug- las Hutchinson, Peter Perry, Ronald Doyen, David Allen, James Fraser, Eldon Luther, James Burns, and Robert Leavitt. One sad note concerning .Mexico's 1944 squad was the death of one of our lettermen, Ronald Doyen. He died late in December. He is missed by all the students of the school especially the boys who were his teammates on the Pinto football team. Mexico at Wilton-Sep-t. 25, 1944 The Mexico Pintos opened their 1944 grid- iron campaign by journeying to Wilton for a tussle with the Academy Eagles of that town. The game was close and interesting throughout with neither side showing much advantage over the other. ' Wilton tasted first blood with a score early in the second period after a Pinto score was nullified because of a penalty. Eddie Martin, fleet-footed Pinto back, ran back the opening kickoff to the Wilton 20 yard line, but the Pin- tos failed to score. The only Mexico score in the first half was a 70 yard run by Paul Michaud after intercepting a Wilton forward. The try for the extra point failed. The half ended in favor of Wilton, 7-6. Neither side scored in the third period but Wilton scored again early in the last quarter. The try for the point was blocked and the score was 13-6 in favor of Wilton. With less'than two minutes remaining in the game Al Downs plunged over for the Pinto's second score of the day. An ,attempted place kick failed. and the score was 13-12.' That'is'how it stayed 'at the final gun with Wilton the winner. Wilton 7 0 0 Y fi-13 U Mexico 0 6 0: 6412, A Farmingtonaat.Mexico-Sept. 30, 19444 ' After suffering defeat at the hands Cfwil- ton Academy, the Mexico Pintos were victorious over the Farmington Greyhounds, 21-0. 'With Martin and Doyen out' because of injuries, Coach Cobb was forced -to make a few changes in the Pinto lineup. They proved very effec- tive, however, as the ,Pintos scored early in the first period. That was all the scoring done in the first half, and for the remainder of that half, the ball was usually in the center of the field. At half time, Mexico led, F7-0. In the third period, ' Mexico ,hit pay-,dirt again when they went on another touchdown

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PAGE TWENTY-FOUR ' THE 1945 PEP well all day as did the rest of the team. The half ended in a 0-0 deadlock. The second half opened in much the same way. However, superior weight and numbers finally showed, and in about the middle of the third period, the Panthers climaxed a scoring drive with Chenard scoring from the twelve yard line. The try for the point after was blocked by the Pintos, but Joe Richards, Rum- ford center, fell on the ball and the extra point was scored. The third period ended with the score 7-0 in favor of the Panther club. Again early in the fourth period, the Pan- thers scored with Emile Theriault going off tackle and running 40 yards for another touch- down. McLean kicked the extra point and Rumford led, 14-0. That is the way the score remained. The Pintos were in possession of the ball during most of the fourth period, but were unable to advance it much against the heavier Rumford line. The game ended in favor of the Rumford Panthers, 14-0. It was the first time Rumford had won since 1941. Rumford 0 0 7 7-14 Mexico 0 0 0 0- 0 BASKETBALL-1945 The 1945 Pinto basketball team had a suc- cessful season winning eight games and losing six. At the end of the season Leo Jamison, the Pinto left-handed left forward was elected Captain. Those receiving letters were: Capt. Leo Jamison, Albert Downs, James Buccina, James Fraser, David Allen, John Swett, Irving Howard, Warren Crosby, Robert Leavitt, James OlLeary, Robert Allen, and Manager Richard Sedgeley. BASKETBALL GAMES Mexico at Wilton-Jan. 5, 1945 The Pintos opened their 1945 basketball sea- son by traveling to Wilton for a game with the Wilton Academy Eagles. Because of lack of practice and the fact that Wilton had already played five games, the Pintos were beaten 36-22. Bump of Wilton was top scorer with thirteen points. Fraser was high man for the Pintos with ten. Wilton 6 19 25 36 Mexico 5 10 17 22 Mexico at Rumford-Jan. 9, 1945 The Pintos' next game proved to be their worst game of the ,season when they went to Rumford for the first of their two inter-town contests with the Panthers of Stephens High. The Panthers were in complete control through- out the game, and the Pintos could not seem to find the range. The final score was 44-12, with the Pintos on the short end. This was the last game for Robert Allen, Pinto guard, who left for Navy service on the following day. Bob Dennis, Stephens center, was high pointer, with thirteen. Rumford 9 20 23 44 Mexico 1 4 10 12 Livermore Falls at Mexico-Jan. 12, 1945 After losing two straight games, the Pintos made an excellent showing in their lirst home game of the season against Livermore Falls. The game was close, but the final whistle showed Mexico 46, Livermore 39. The Pintos showed excellent team play in one of their best played games of the season. Savage of Livermore was top scorer with seventeen points, but Jamison with fourteen, Downs thirteen, and Martin twelve, led the scoring parade for Mexico. Mexico 6 15 33 46 Livermore Falls 8 21 21 39 Jay at Mexico--Jan. 19, 1945 After winning one game, the Pintos contin- ued by taking Jay in their second home contest, 39-15. The Pintos were in complete control throughout, having an advantage in height. Fraser, Mexico cetner, was high man with sev- enteen points. Mexico 9 23 32 39 Jay 1 5 7 15 Farmington at Mexico-Jan. 23, 1945 After losing two and then winning two games, the Pintos played the Farmington Grey- hounds in their third home game of the season. The Farmington Club with Davis, a six foot- three center, proved too much for the Pintos, and the Greyhounds won 48-32. Stanley, small and fast forward of Farmington, was leading point-maker with nineteen scores, followed by Davis with thirteen. Downs was Mexicols best with twelve tallies. Farmington 16 26 37 48 Mexico 7 12 22 32 Mexico at Oxford-Jan. 26, 1945 Following three home games, the Pintos traveled to Oxford for a game with Oxford High. The Pintos seemed to have control, win- ning easily, 52-30. Three Mexico men scored in double figures, Downs, with nineteen, Fraser eighteen, and Jamison eleven. After this game 'both boys and girls teamswere stranded in a bad snowstorm with large drifts blocking the roads, and they did not get home until early the next morning. . Mexico 23 33 41 52 Oxford 9 13 20 30 Mexico at Gould Academy-Jan. 31, 1945 The Pintos continued winning when they journeyed to Bethel to play Gould Academy. The game was close all the way through and at the final gun the score was a 37-37 deadlock. In the three-minute overtime which was played Crosby and Downs dropped in points for the Pintos, while Gould scored once. The final score was 41-39 in favor of the Pintos. Downs was top scorer with 20 points to his credit. Mexico 10 22 28 37 '41 f Gould 9 17 30 37 39, Mexico at Jay--Feb. 2, 1945 ,. Mexico won its fifth game in eight starts when it traveled to Jay for a return game with that school. The game was a low scoring affair which the Pintos won easily.' Fraser with ten and Downs with nine were top scorers. Mexico . 7 15 23 31 . Jay 3 ' 3 10 1-12