New Trier Township High School - Echoes Yearbook (Winnetka, IL)

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•■ The tackles fought all year for starting positions, the race being very even between Bob Landon, Bob Gockel, Bob Howell and John Miskel. The job of pass catching and breaking up inter- ference was handled well by a fine group of ends. Dick Durr and Rob Scheibel played the majority of the time and were ably replaced, when necessary, by Art Boynton, Dick Andrews, King Dowse, and Bill Brown. The backfield this year was one of the finest all around groups ever to play at New Trier. Co-captain Jim McFadzean was the standout back for both his offensive and defensive work. In this third year of varsity football, Mickey ' s performance in every game made him one of the best backs in the league. Be- cause of an arm injury received in the Evanston game he was unable to play in the White Plains con- test. The team felt his absence keenly. However, he was replaced by Tom Carney, an excellent passer and ball carrier. While McFadzean and Carney covered the left halfback spot, Jack Davis and John Clark shared the right half position. Davis was an effective kicker, passer, and runner while Clark ' s speed, power, and shiftiness made him a hard man to stop. Demonstrat- ing courage, ability, and versatility, John Powell played at either right or left half as the occasion de- manded. He ran and passed excellently in spite of being the team ' s lightest back. The only junior on the first string was Gordon Laughead, quarterback. He performed his duties as safety man and signal caller very well. Bud Young- love distinguished himself as alternate field general VARSITY FOOTBALL First Row — McNitt, Laughead, Miller, Durr, Howell, Harris, Hinrichs, Reynolds, McFadzean, Terzakes, Gockel, Scheibel, Davis, Boynton, Simons. Second Row — Risk, Kahn, May, Landon, Mc Shane, Brown, PoweIl t Miskell, Vounglove, Carney, Stillman, Dewey, Andrews, Clark, Liv- ingston, Moss. Third Row — Walker-Manager, Evans, Johnson, Meiers, Jemison, Seeley, Higginbottom, Brown, Sullivan, Dowse, Blum, Schenk, Ester, Clark, Rothermel, Anderson, Bayard, Lang, Wilson-Manager. Co-captains Jim McFadzean and Dick Reynolds in action by some fine signal calling, and a beautiful run back of a punt for a touchdown against Morton. Co-captain Dick Reynolds also played this position before being shifted to center. The fullback position changed hands several times during the season, starting with Buzz Sullivan, a sophomore sensation, and then going to Jim Dewey and Lawrence Bubby Miller. All three contributed much to the squad ' s success, and Miller, particularly, turned in a fine game against Evanston. Bubby ' s plunging in this game was a sight that would have thrilled any football fan and the result was a six to nothing victory over the Wild Kits. The season ' s opener against Riverside was an ideal start for the Green team. Although a bit unseasoned the boys romped to a 20 to victory. The following week a 6 to 6 tie with the strong Emerson team from Gary, Indiana, gave indications of a very successful campaign. Gary later became Northern Indiana champions. Morton ' s eleven was neatly removed in the highest scoring game of the season, being taken 28 to 13. wz fv ±; 4

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GRIDMEN Finish Second in League COACHES — FOOTBALL Mr. Walter Aschenbach, Mr. ske, Mr. Paul Delaporte. Harold Caton, Mr. Richard Gad- • Though the records do not show it, this year ' s var- sity football team was one of the best that has repre- sented New Trier in many years, 1935 included. The total of five wins, three losses, and one tie does not look particularly impressive, but those who attended the games saw a lot of good football. A great deal of the success of the team must be accredited to the line, which was considered the best in the Suburban League. Their fine blocking made possible the threats of the backs and their defensive merit was without question. In the Evanston and Oak Park games particularly, they displayed their ability by turning back both of these strong teams at the goal line. It is hard to pick one outstanding lineman, but it may be said that Howie Hinrichs was the sparkplug and pace-setter. His excellent passing from center position and unusual skill at backing up the line were a great part of the team ' s strength. At times he was replaced by Jack Bonner, and Logan Higgin- bottom, and later by co-captain Dick Reynolds, all being very effective. Due to a shortage of guards, Ted Harris and George Terzakes got very little rest during the nine game schedule. Both of these boys played a good part of each game in their opponent ' s backfield. Bud Still- man, Leo McShane, and Bob McNitt showed ability and spirit as replacements.

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Gray-Green Sweeps On imes could the Cicero team question the ' supremacy of the Trierites. The rumors of Proviso ' s deception and speed brought a little anxiety to New Trier, but the 20 to outcome speaks for itself. The Green Wave not only bottled up Proviso ' s tricky backfield but played an aggressive, alert game themselves. This was unques- tionably their best game. The first setback came at Waukegan on the next Saturday. The reason for the defeat is unknown, for the team seemed to dominate the play. Waukegan ' s star Otto Graham was responsible for the score which upset New Trier ' s hopes for an undefeated season. Coming back in the second half, the Wave chalked up another victory by downing Highland Park 13 to 7. The game was in the fire for a long time, but Bubby Miller ' s touchdown brought the expected victory. With the championship at stake, New Trier received its second defeat at the hands of Oak Park. As so often happened, the team was master of the second half, but was unable to overcome the 14 point lead which the Parkers rolled up in the first. Oak Park became Suburban League champions. Most important of all games every season is the encounter with our ancient rivals, Evanston. Held for the second year in Dyche Stadium the game proved to be a great satisfaction to the Grey-Green. As the success of the season is estimated by the out- come of the Evanston tilt, the 1938 campaign was close to being perfect. The 6 to revenge over last year ' s scoreless tie brought contentment to many of the Trierites, who participated in the 1937 contest. The high spot of the year, in spite of the 19 to shellacking taken by the team, was the trip to New York. This was the longest trip ever taken by a team representing New Trier and those whose good fortune it was to go on the trip will never forget it. Quartered in a first class hotel, provided with tours through New York and Washington, the thirty players and coaches experienced a trip which surpassed many taken by college teams. The game on Saturday Nov. 17, was played in a drenching rain. The field was a pool by the end of the first half, and spectators could not distinguish between the home team and the visitors. Again the Green was powerful in the second half, and almost succeeded in scoring on a beautiful pass by John Powell. The ball was taken in New Trier territory by King Dowse who streaked down the sidelines to the White Plains ' 10 yd. line. However, the New York team held fast, and, New Trier was unable to put it over. Much credit must go to head-coach, Mr. Aschen- bach, line-coach, Mr. Caton, and end-coach, scout, and trainer, Mr. Delaporte. Their enthusiasm and guidance carried the team over many a rough spot. The prospects for next year ' s squad are not out- standing but very promising. Although nearly all of the first two strings will be lost by graduation, a good supply of eager sophomores and juniors will move up to fill their places. Scores N. T. . . .20 Riverside .... N. T. . . . . 6 Emerson .... 6 N. T. . . .28 Morton 13 N. T. . . .20 Proviso N. T. . . . Waukegan . . . . 7 N. T. . . .13 Highland Park . 7 N. T. . . . 7 Oak Park . . . .14 N. T. . . . 6 Evanston .... N. T. . . White Plains . 19