Mount Clemens High School - Yearbook (Mount Clemens, MI)

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End Losing Streak FERNDALE 8 - MOUNT CLEMENS 0 Rough and rugged football played an im- portant part in the Ferndale triumph over Mount Clemens. It was evident, especially as the second half progressed, that the Battling Bathers were fighting with high spirit and de- termination, but could not overcome the sec- ond quarter scoring of the Railsplitters. HAZEL PARK 19 - MOUNT CLEMENS 6 The lVl.C. gridders held their own against the championship Hazel Park team, but were unable to capture a winning score for the annu- al Homecoming game. Tom Dedenbach led the defense to hold the Vikings. MOUNT CLEMENS 21 - - EAST DETROIT 6 East Detroit was the victim in the Bathers' hrst E.lVl.L. win since the I954 grid season. The entire lVl.C. team, with desire and determi- nation, outplayed the Shamrocks to come out on top of the scoring column. MOUNT CLEMENS 20 - BERKLEY 7 A victory e n d e cl the Bathers' football season. By toppling the Berkley team in freez- ing temperatures and high winds the lVl.C. team started a two game winning streak. lt must bc Jack Smoot Cwho else could keep goingj Coach Mowry points out a weakness to Harry Zurawski C713 in preparation for Harry's re-entry into the game. about to be crashed to earth by two opponents. Gary Ballmall C423 UEHSYDCfY9it'S'll?igl11al1ll HDPCHTS The third man may yct be needed to stop Jack. to be away for a sizeable gain agamst the Bathers.

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Bather Gridders Know Feeling Of Success, Jack Snioot played outstanding footballg many times he was the mainstay in the Bather line-up. His brilliant playing gained him a place on the 1957 All- County Class A team and on the All-League team. The Detroit Times placed him on the second All- State team and he received Honorable Mention from the Detroit Free Press. Bottom row: Cleft to rightJ VV. Albee, H. Zurawski T. Dedenbach, J. Olsen R. Czarnecki, NV. Rastique and D. Dubay. Second row: Mr. Choiniere, A. Kapj trosky, D. Kursteiner, R. Allen, G. Scar. C. Tesch- cndorf, S. Harrington and Mr. Mowry. Third row M. Correll,' R. Eaton, F. Gerds. J. Kursteiner, GROSSE POINTE 27 - - MOUNT CLEMENS 0 ln wilting summertime temperatures our Bathers struggled against the usual opening game nervousness and used the Grosse Pointe team to uncover rough edges. MOUNT CLEMENS 24 - VAN DYKE 0 The second game of the season saw the lVl.C. gridders romp over Van Dyke. Outstand- ing line play, excellent blocking and tackling and fine school spirit credited the Bathers with their first win in Z3 games. BIRMINGHAM 13 - - MOUNT CLEMENS 12 A high-spirited lVl.C. team lost a heart- breaker to Birmingham. The inability to kick extra points and untimely penalties were the decisive factors in the one point loss. PORT HURON 24 - MOUNT CLEMENS 7 Mount Clemens was ineffectual against the Port Huron powerhouse. Despite an 80 yard touchdown run by Jack Smoot, the Big Reds dominated the scoring. G. Brda, W. Shell. C. Kings, J. Martens and Mr. Erusha. Fourth row: H. Johnson, L. Cosart, J. Con- siglio, C. Baarck, J. VanNieuwal, D. Mial, W. Jacobs and J. Held. Top row: J. Kukuk, H. Pearl and C. Nieman, mgrs. A

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l ay Vee-'s Learn Winning Ways Easily Dave Mial holds Tightly to the Pigskin 35 hc M95 Dave Mial, again, seems to be off for a short ani to :ivoicl a Birmingham tacklcr. JUNIOR VARSITY FOOTBALL Coach Charles Evans guided his Junior Varsity football team to a rewarding season, -winning tive and losing two, Long hours of practice, perseverance, fundamental drills and the determination to win were some of the factors responsible for the fine showing made by the Jay Vee's. Each game was highlighted by thrills and surprise plays. The experience gained as members of the Jay Vee's should help to build a Varsity team of the future. Bottom row: tleft to rightj J. Jarvis, T. Bailey, R. Lueth, D. Rehcler, C. Mial, VV. Gantt, L. Brown, C. Williams and Mr. Evans, coach. Second row: J. Baarck, S. King, D. Logie, E. Johnson, C. Hoffman, G. Duhbs. J. XVelser, R. Fox and R. Dickey. Third row: R. Baldwin. G- Howell, D. Batkins, M. Flemming, P. Junior Varsity Scores Mount Clemens -- L'Anse Creuse 0 Mount Clemens - Royal Oak Kimbal 0 Mount Clemens - Birmingham 26 Mount Clemens - Port Huron 6 Mount Clemens - Ferndale 7 Mount Clemens - Hazel Park 2 Mount Clemens - East Detroit I3 Cleven, A. Manor, G. Tillery, J. Hall and W VVatson. Fourth row: J. Brown, R. Martins A. Foote, G. Arcgo, J. Racine, B. Reick, D Baldwin and K. Kunkel. Top row: N. Smith 1 G. Brouwer, R. Dooley, T. Schamehorn, Bolclen, R. Lamb, B. Allen, J. Smith, XV Destross and Mike Childers.