Newman Township High School - Talisman Yearbook (Newman, IL)

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60 THE TALISMAN MEMBERS OF THE CHAMPIONSHIP TEAM Captain Akers: Cotton is a veteran at the quarterback position, having played it for four years. Much of the success of the team was due to his excellent generalship, and he always had perfect control of his men. Every member of the team placed full confidence in him, and his cheery words on the field always brought forth greater efforts from the players. He was a sure tackler, never failing to get their shoe strings, led more interference than a quarterback usually does, he carried the ball well, and used excellent judgment in directing plays. The Decatur Review, in making an all star selection, said For the quarterback position, Akers of Newman is without a peerf, and he well deserved his position on the Central Illinois all star selection. Tresenriter, Center. Shadyt' is by far the best center that ever passed a ball for Newman High. He possessed a knowledge and understanding of inside football which he used to great advantage in overcoming opponents. He was a consistent player, for two years being the bulwark of the line, never weakening, always in the game with the same spirit. His particular hobby was picking up fumbles of the opposing team and carrying the ball for long runs, sometimes making a touchdown. ln the Champaign game, when the score stood 7 to 6 against us in the third quarter, the opposing back- field fumbled. t'Shadyi' saw the error, and going thru the Champaign line, grabbed the ball and ran forty yards for a touchdown which won the game. He repeated this performance in the Bement game. He was the smasher of all line plays, and it was not an uncommon sight to see him handle two men. He mussed every play that came thru the line, and was mixed up in most of the others. The Decatur Review saidg Tresenriter has probably never met an equal while playing at that position. He was placed on the Central Illinois all star selection, but was a general favorite for the State team. Arthur Parr, Guard. Although a senior, this was Parr's first appearance for the team, but his grit and determination enabled him to earn his letter. He was usually first on the field of an evening, ready for practice, never talking, but always trying to learn something new about the game. He developed into a steady and reliable man. H. B. Smith, End. This was Moses fourth year on the team, and his playing was up to his usual standard. He was speedy, a sure ground gainer, and a drop kicker of fair ability, scoring several field goals in the season. Tyler, Quarterback, Halfback. This was Rex's fourth year out for the team. Al- though a light weight, he made a good man in either backfield position. He used good judgment in directing plays, and won a long-coveted N. Gregg, Guard. Henkle was a green man at the beginning of the season, but the big husky from St. Louis developed into a guard that no other man Walked over without first finding out that he was up against 160 pounds, solid as a stone wall. He was steady and reliable, and was a valuable asset to the team. Walter McCown. Dann started the season in fullback's shoes, but soon after the first game he was injured in practice. He was thus forced to quit, after working extra hard all summer to get Mr. McCown's consent to play. ln a few weeks he came back again, more bandages than anything else, but nevertheless he was there with his bull dog grit to make the team. He filled five different positions, and played all of them in a smashing style. He was seriously handicapped all thru the remainder of the season by other injuries, and he went thru solely on his nerve. Forest NlcCown. Frosty played his third year on the team this Season- He was always mixed up in every play, never flinching, but right there with his big head to stop every play that came his way. No one on the team played any harder, and he was a terror to every opposing line. Don Smith. Stiney played at fullback and tackle this year. He was a sure ground gainer and a good defensive man.

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Tl-IE TALISIVIAN 59 ing the squad how to tackle the dummy tnext morning, sore shouldersj. He gave the team a set of signals which were easy to understand, yet no team could ever get the run of them. It was his foresight which enabled him to see the ability in the green men, and from them he developed some stars. He spent hours working out the com- plicated trick plays, which often caused our opponents to look for the ball while we quietly carried it over for a touchdown. It was his invention which caused the eyes of the small t?J Sullivan center to stare vacantly as at space, and Wonder where the ball went to. lt was the same play that was too deep for Bloomingdale. He spent much of his time in drilling us on iformations which always meant sure gains, and on rules he was a shark. He stood for squareness on the gridiron, and he was strongly opposed to anything on the field or during a game that did not point toward good sportsmanship. His services will never be forgotten by the football team of 1913, for which he worked so loyally. To Assistant Coach Rutherford: Brown spent most of his time trying to develop a bunch of kickers, also giving us many valuable formations and trick plays. To him we are indebted for our reputation for fairness in athletics. He stood firm as a rock for square deals to visiting teams, and always gave them all that was coming to them. The strong combination of I-latchie's'i board and Browns ever ready flow of words made Newman High a cham- pionship team. To the Business Nlen: Nothing ever became a success without backing, and in this the team was indeed fortunate. With few exceptions ttightwadsj the business men contributed to the sup- port of the team at the beginning of the season. Nearly every business house had a representative at the games, and some firms were closed for the most important games. To those who closed their stores we are especially thankful, and wish you increasing success in your business. You supported us loyally, and in return we gave you a championship team. ive cannot express our thanks and appreciation, but to you busi- ness men, success. To the Rooters: The rooters did more than their share in developing the championship team. On Saturdays, people came from all the surrounding country, but they did not tarry long in the business section. The mass of loyal fans going out to the Morrow Field looked like a crowd at a Fourth of July celebrationg coming back from the games it looked even greater. In that line of march were big men, little men, gray haired men, young men, and all other kinds of men. The high school girls were especially loyal, and we certainly appreciate your attendance. The women were there in large crowds, and on days that the Womans Club' did not meet their yells could be heard above all others. Eight hundred men witnessed the Tuscola game, and there would have been many more if the weather man had not acted up. Rooters, you supported us beyond all expectationsg it was you who enabled us to meet all opponents with a feeling of confidence, and in a large measure you were responsible for our success. We only hope that you support the team as loyally next year, and that they in turn give you another clean slate.

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TI-IE TALISMAN 61 Truman Dennis. Strawberry made his first appearance for the tea1n this year. His hobby was smoking a pipe, and pulling forward passes out of the air. Pounds. This was Peelis second appearance for the tean1. The first year he was laughed off the field, The same people laughed this year when he first came out, but the football eye of Coach McCown saw a chance to 'develop a player out of him. Hatchie was severely criticized by the fans for letting him start the Oakland game, but t'Peck surprised everybody by making the only two touchdowns, and one of them was made on a line plunge ten yards thru the Oakland line which the other backfield men had not been able to gain thru for more than two yards. This was a good starter and from then on he was a natural star. He weighed only one hundred and seventeen pounds, but he was far the best ground gainer thru the line, of the backfield, and not once did We meet a team that had a line which he could not hammer for consistent gains. He was quick as a flash, nervy, and was a good tackler. He never gave up nor lost his nerve, which, combined with his other good qualities, made him one of the best halfbacks that ever carried a ball for Newman High. He has one more year to play, and we predict that he will be the best halfback in the State next year. Nlclntyre, Tackle. In the circle of football fans Don was popularly called a horse He was one of the best tackles that we ever had, and Newman was justly proud of him. On offense he was like a stone wall, and no opposing backfield was ever able to gain thru him. On defense he was even stronger, and was a smasher of all line plunges that went on his side of the line. He often blocked punts, and in some instances re- covered punts that he himself had blocked. on the field of practice he was a model, never saying a word, but paying close attention all the time. ln the game he was faultless, never nervous or scared, but always cool, never weakening, but with head and shoulders down, time and time again, he would plunge into plays directed at his side of the line, and usually there was an awful mixup. He will always be remembered by the followers of the 1913 team as a stellar player. Magnus Kyde. HI-leine came to Newman fresh from the wilds of South Dakota, and had never seen a football game. He soon got the fever, and the second week of school found him out in a suit. Coach McCown saw ability in him, but it was hard to find out where he belonged. He was let in the Oakland game at end but was soon taken out, his playing having resembled the actions of a small boy in a large city. The coach saw that he could not play end until he learned more about football, so he set to work to make a tackle out of him. Kyde improved rapidly in his new position, but did not show up as well as some other candidates for the same place. McCown found the right place when he put him at guard. He charged fast, played low, and although very light made the best guard we had. He was the star of the linemen in the Champaign game, and his big 180 pound opponent simply could not handle him, for Heine went over, thru, under and around him. He made good at guard, but it was thought that he would make a fullback. In the latter pa1't of the season he was shifted to the backfield, and although seriously handicapped by a weak ankle, he made a good man. In the Lovington game he plunged thru the entire line for a forty yard run. He and Gregg, at guards, made the strongest pair of men for that position in this section of the State. Frank Ogden, Halfback. 'tShorty was the star of the backfield, the pride of the team and the town. Although very little, he was uncommonly swift, being the fastest man in a football suit in Eastern Illinois. We did not meet a team that he could not run around, and not a game passed without him pulling off two or three sensational long runs. Perhaps the most sensational of these runs was in the Champaign game, when in the first quarter he circled the Champaign team for a forty yard run and a touch- down. He made the only touchdown in the Bloomingdale game, a long run of 45 yards. He made three touchdowns in the first quarter of the Sullivan game, the longest run being sixty yards and the shortest forty. In the second quarter of the Tuscola game