Newcomerstown High School - Newcosean Yearbook (Newcomerstown, OH)

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Fisher, Sweitzcr, Jones, Atha, (ioettge, Campbell Fletcher, Drcher, Knezevich, (lower, Ortt, Stocker Varsity Basketball Harry Bower-—Bower, playing his second year of varsity basketball, developed into a real scoring threat and had the distinction of being elected honorary captain. Nick Knezevich—Nick, playing his first year of varsity basketball, became a smooth floor man and a good shot. John Fletcher—Johnny, a three year veteran, won many a game with his uncanny accuracy on one-handed shots. Bill Goettgc—Bill led the scoring in the fourteen games in which he participated. Clarence Ortt—Ortt broke up many of his opponents’ plays and accounted for a fair share of the points for X. H. S. Vernon Drehcr---Dragon was a fast floor man, holding down the scoring of his oppo- nent in every game. Howard Atha—Cy got his first taste of varsity basketball this year and seemed to like it. He shows much promise for future teams. Sidney Jones----Sid saw frequent service on the floor and loyally supported his team- mates. Garner Stocker—Snook was a consistent player who had good form and ability. Carl Sweitzcr—Dutchy, small but mighty, showed ability that will be an asset to the team next year. Kenneth Fisher—Manager Kenny was very efficient in taking care of the equipment and in meeting the needs of the squad. ( 30 )

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1935 Football Season 1 lie 193.) football season was a brief one for the Trojans. After plaving the lour hardest games on the schedule tire Troians were anticipating victories in the rest of the games when the scarlet fever epidemic ended the season. The season was profitable for the Trojans in developing the players' skill and knowledge of the game under tlie careful coaching of Mr. Campbell. A' cicco inerst men vs. .Xeve Philadelphia 1 icing outweighed about 30 pounds per man. Newcomerstown lost to New I liila Quakers. However, the spectators were greatly impressed by the fight which the 1 rojans put up although the odds were against them. Kcwcomerstown vs. Cambridge Due to an intercepted pass Newcomerstown in the last few minutes of play was able to tie the score with Cambridge 7-7. A ciocomerstown vs. Dennison (mining at will in mid field hut lacking scoring power, Newcomerstown lost to their rival team Dennison, flic Trojans fought desperately to score in the closing quarter but the game ended with a score of 13-0. A cti'conierstown vs. Millersburg Treking to Millersburg the over-confident Trojans lost to the inferior Millers-burg team due to official misruling. Score 13-T. 1930 FOOTHAU, SCIIKDIT.F. Date Place School Sept. 36 1936 T Oct. 3 1936.. 11 Oct. lo. l 930 T Oct. IT. 1936 Oct. 24, 1936 H Oct 31. 1930 T... Nov. ?. 1936.. T Nov. 14, 1936 Navarre ( 29 )

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Fisher, Wolfe, Brode. Fuller, Latham, llotz Heller, Kaach, Knowles, Coker, VaitSicklc, Sweitzcr Reserve Basketball Kenneth I isher Kenny was always ready and willing to do his part to help the team. Morris Wolfe—Chief saw considerable action on the Reserve team and had plenty of fight. Robert Brode—Bob showed good form and much is expected from him next year. Gerald kmler—Gerald has learned the game well and will be a great help to future teams. Bob Latham—Bob showed much ability as a Freshman, and that ability is sure to develop. John Heller Johnny was a boy with plenty of scrap, and a tough man in any team. Robert Raach—Rocco has seen considerable action and should be a heavy varsity contender. Robert Knowles—Deacon has a dead eye on fouls. He won the medal for the highest percentage of fouls shot. Buster Coker —“Bull” had plenty of fight and worked hard for the team. Robert VanSickle—Van was fast and furious, and could be found in the midst of the game. Carl Sweitzer—“Dutch” was a great little scrapper and pulled many a game out of the fire. ( M )