Morgantown High School - Mohigan Yearbook (Morgantown, WV)

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li i ,gj S :gag ,A 1 . . . - 'Dsl Morgantown defeated East Fairmont 37 to 0, for the third victory of the year, playing without the services of Lough, who was injured. Morgantown scored in every period. Hewitt, Sherman, Thomas, Fatt, and Albertazzie scored for the Red and Blue. Morgantown lost the next three games to Elkins, Weston, and Washing- ton lrving by the scores of I8-0, 7-6, and 20-0, but played most of these games without the regular halfbacks. Bill Lough scored the touchdown against Weston. By defeating Farmington I2 to 0, Morgantown climbed back into the winning column. Morgantown's points were scored by Emilio Thomas and Bill Lough. ln the following game Morgantown was held scoreless by Graf- ton for the only tie of the season. A 40 yard touchdown run by I-lines, was called back because he was ruled out of bounds on the I9 yard stripe. Mor- gantown threatened to score many times but was always repulsed. For the final game of the season Morgantown journeyed to Charleston where defeat was met by a 20 to 0 score. Only in the fourth quarter did the Red and Blue threaten when the ball was advanced to the Charleston I2 yard line by passes and end sweeps. 74

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A , A 1 Hsu.. 9 ,- I My FOOTBALL SUMMARY ORGANTOWN was represented by a scrappy football eleven on the gridiron the past season. Although continually handicapped by injuries the Art Clyde-coached combination managed to win four, tie one, and lose five for a fair average. The Red and Blue gridders opened the season with an impressive Victory over Masontown by the score of Z7 to 0. The scores were made by two touchdown runs by Bill Lough, one each by Albertazzie and Hewitt, and three points after touchdown by Thomas. For the second victory Morgan- town crushed Kingwood 39 to 0. Hewitt tallied four times by following good interference and Lough and Hines each scored once. Thomas and Sherman converted the extra points. Art Clyde's team tasted defeat at the hands of Wheeling by the score of I3 to 7. lVlorgantown's only score was made by an 88 yard punt return by Hewitt behind beautiful interference. Bill Lough scored the extra point. 73

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Football Individuals Brand, Warren-Junior guard, fast, hard-charging lineman. npinkyu is expected to really shine next year. Albertazzie, Ralph-Junior fullback, transferred from Philippi, hard blocker. Ralph stood out particularly because of his blocking and defensive play. Collins, Bob-Senior tackle, strong defensive player. Bob was a 60-minute man, playing every minute of many games. He stood out particularly in the W-l game. DelVlao, Andy-Senior guard, regular three years, All-State guard two years, All Big Ten guard two years, acting captain two years. For the past three years Deacon has been like a rock of Gibralter . He is one of the best linemen in the history of the school. Fatt, George-Senior end, hard blocker. George was con- sidered one of the best blockers on the squad. He shone in the East Fairmont game. Ferrara, Emil-junior tackle, good on both defense and of- fense. Emil was the rough and ready type of player. ls depended upon next year. Hewitt, Kenneth-Senior halfback, field general, safety man. Ken did not play much football this ye-ar due to injuries. Was shifty while carrying the ball. Hines, jack--Senior halfback, fast on reverses and end runs. Jack was a consistent performer in the backfield. He was a good pass receiver. Hiser, Junior--Senior end, good blocking end. Junior was an extra good blocker and fair on defense. 75