Monclova High School - Monclovian Yearbook (Monclova, OH)

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John Mertes 'Johnny' uJohnny', played his first year of varsity basketball and proved to be a a very good player. He is a great prospect for next year. Owen Wilder WOwenn nOwenH, a guru, playing his second year on the varsity team, proved his worth. His defensive technique was hard to surpass. Russell Wilder 'Russ' nRussU, played his second year on the varsity squad. The team relied upon his guarding. He is expected to be a leading player next year. Leo Armbruster 'Rubenoff' NRubenoffW, the manager of the basketball squad, has proved his ability as a good manager. As he is a senior, he will not be with us next year but his work has been greatly appreciated by the basketball boys. Mr. Van Ausdale 'Venn nVan'sW words of encouragement as athletic director has helped win many battles. His aim has always been to develop ideals of clean sportsmanship and to train for the lessons of life. A great deal of credit is due him. BASEBALL SQUAD Junior Black WJunnieW nJunnieU, has been a valuable player for four years. Due to his ability to pitch well, he sniffed' many a batter from the plate. We are sure we wDl miss him next year. John Mertes nJohnny' WJohnnyn, has played three successful years on the baseball squad. He played at the catching position and in the infield. He handles the pltdmr and scoops up grass cutters very nicely. Merlin Hinkle nCurlyN NCurly', played his third year as a member of the team in the outheld and at shortstop. We will hate 7-0 give 'Curly' up. Paul Nallor 'Gus' 'Gus', has played four years in the outfield. He stopped many runs by his accurate pegging home from the field. The ball always reached home before the player. Leo Armbruster 'Rubenoffn HRubenoff', played his second year on the team. He plays right field and was a great success at this place. William Barton 'Bllln HBilln, played his fourth year on the baseball squad and also has help- ed reach our goal of success. His ability to catch the wide ones forput-outs at first base was outstanding. Owen Wilder 'Owen' WOwen', played his second year on the squad in the outfield and on thdrd base. We'll use him a lot this year. George Strayer 'George' 'George', is one of our utility infielders and has given a good account of himself in many games. Russell Wilder 'Russ' 'Russ', has played two years in the outfield and is a valuable man in field and at bat. Beers as catcher and second baseman along with Elliott and Kiefer as second basemen were other players seeing service during the season.

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First Row: RUSSBL Wilder, John Mertes, William Barton, Merlin Hinkle, Paul Nailor, Junior Black, Owen Wilder, Second Row: Raymond Zwyer, George Dohr, George Strayer, William Woods, Harold Beers, Glen Walbolt, Charles Jacobs, Third Row: Leo Armbruster Qmanagerj, Robert Kiefer, Kenneth Parker, Richard Brown, Bill Elliott, kr. Van Ausdale CCoachD. 1954-35 RESULTS OF BOY'S BASKETBALL The basketball season has ended with great success. The Monclova boys won fourteen of their nineteen games played this season. Throughout everyone of these exciting and thrilling games the boys retained their grit and showed determination to win. Although being unsuccessful in five of their games the team proved each and everyone that they were good losers and put up a good fight. They showed the spectators that they were good clean sports, as well as playing an outstanding brand of basketball. This was attained by their coach Mr. Van Ausdale, who is a lover of clean sports. The boys appreciate his good work and wish him great success in the future. We have a large number in reserve for next year, and we hope to put out a winning team. BASKETBALL SQUAD Merlin Hinkle 'Curly' 'Curly', played four years of varsity basketball. His ability to out- Jump the opponent was marvelled at by many a spectator. He was the leading scorer of the squad and his 6'zf' meant much to us. Junior Black 'Junnie' 'Junnie', played his third year on the basketball team. His ability to ring the basket gained many a victory. His ability at the pivot position was outstanding. We will miss his defensive play as well. His 25 points at North Baltimore were outstanding. William Barton 'Bill' 'Bi1l', played three years on the basketball squad. He was hard to de- feat in the forward position. He passed well. His play at guard during his last year was outstanding. Paul Nailor 'Gus' 'Gus', played forward position for one year on the varsity team. He was an excellent passer and a very deadly shooter. William Woods 'Bill' 'B1ll', a tall lanky senior, played forward position. His defensive playing was marvelous. We wish he could be with us again next season.

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