Nokomis High School - Old Nokomis Yearbook (Nokomis, IL)

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1936 ■ OLD NOKOMIS Taylorville succeeded in getting revenge over Nokomis. Taylorville defeated Nokomis 38 to 0. Although Nokomis held them to one lone marker the first half, Taylorville came back with five in the second half. Pana defeated Nokomis for the first time in many years. Pana, having a very good passing team, defeated Nokomis 19 to 2. Nokomis' old rival, Hillsboro, again defeated her 53 to 0. Hillsboro had Nokomis out-classed in all ways. This game ended Nokomis' football season without a victory. Wendell Buescher (N) Q. B. After three fine years of excellent work at center, Wendell was placed in the backfield because of his blocking ability. Buescher will always be remembered as one of the ''greats of N. T. H. S. Had the season been more successful, Wendell certainly would have been a Conference selection. Ferdinando Calvetti (N) L. H. Izzy was a letter-man as a Freshman. We'll be watching for him next year. Jacob Goznikar (N) R. H. Always cool in critical moments, Jake seldom missed the choice of plays. Steve Popovich (N) F. B. Although only 135 pounds, Steve was one of the best plungers in the Conference. Steve's natural ability makes him a fierce player. With a more experienced team next year, Steve should go places . Dominick Tonelli (N) Sub Handicapped by several injuries, Dorn overcame these to earn himself a letter. Always a dependable performer. Joe Pudenz (N) Sub Playing his first year, Joe did a pretty good job. With his speed and experience, he can be counted on as a ground gainer next year. Isaac Russ (N) L. E. This was Russ’ first year as a regular. Starting out as a guard, he was converted into a capable end. Jim Jachino (N) L. T. Jim was out of position at half back, so he was converted into a tackle. Together with Russ and Wadzita he made the left side very strong. John Wadzita (N) L. G. This was John's first year out for football. He picked up the game readily and gave a good account of himself. Steve Lapshansky (N) C. Although handicapped by his weight, Steve more than made up for it by his spirit and fight. We should hear more from Steve next year. Ralph Digman (N) R. G. There were some who outplayed Diggie but none who outfought him. This was Diggie's first year at football and big things are expected of him next year. Ira Staples (N) R. T. With his size and experiences, Pude should be one of the outstanding tackles in the Conference next year. George Jackovich (N) R. E. George was a strong defensive end and usually played a steady game. Twenty-nine

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OLD NOKOMIS 1936 Football TOP ROW—Louis Androskaut (Mgr.), Joe Pudenz, Jack Wyld, Enno Pechnik, Dominick Tonelli. Ralph Hubbard (Mgr.). SECOND ROW—Mr. S. Funkhouser (Asst. Coach), Norman Merrell. Wm. Bikinas, Jimmy Jachino, Ira Staples, Geo. Jackovich, Carl Zepp. Steve Popovich, Jimmy Maretti, Mr. E. Bertolino (Coach). THIRD ROW—Steve Guidish, James Tosetti, Walter Monti. Ralph Digman, Ferdinando Calvetti, Jacob Goznikar, Kirk Isbell. FOURTH ROW—Geo. Androskaut, Wendell Buescher, John Wadzita, Steve Lapshansky, Lyman King, Pete Jachino, Lowrence Tickus, Walter Mitchell. 1935 SCHEDULE Springfield . . . ... There. . . . . 19-0 Gillespie ... Here . . . ... 18-0 Mt. Olive . .. . .... Here . . . . . 19-6 Taylorville . . . There. . . . . . 38-0 Carlyle .... There . . . . . . 13-6 Pana Here . 19-2 Assumption ... Here . . . . . . 20-6 Hillsboro .... Total . . . . Here 53-0 . . 199-20 RESUME OF GAMES Nokomis opened its football season at Springfield. Nokomis was defeated 19 to 0. Although it was the first game for most of the Nokomis boys, they played a heads-up ball game. Mt. Olive traveled here to our own field and proceeded on to a victory at the end of a hard fought contest. Carlyle, seemingly a small school, ran a large team out on the gridiron. They defeated N. T. H. S. 13 to 6. Assumption seemed a sure bet for a victory but the Nokomis boys couldn't get going so Assumption chalked up another at the expense of Nokomis 20 to 6. Gillespie came to Nokomis certain of an overwhelming victory since, so far in the season, Nokomis had not won a game. To their surprise Nokomis held them 18 to 0. Twenty-eight

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OLD NOKOMIS 1936 Basketball TOP ROW—Mr. S. Funkhouser (Asst. Coach), Kirk Isbell, Walter Abrolat, Lester Smith, Paul A. Woltmann, Raymond Moos. Norman Merell, Clarence Crow, Jack Hill, Mr. E. Bertolino (Coach). SECOND ROW—Louis Androskaut (Mgr.), Jacob Goznikar, Isaac Russ. Ira Staples, Wendell Buescher, Steve Popovich, Jimmy Jachino. Charles W. Nicol. Joe Pudenz, Ralph Hubbard (Mgr.). 1935-36 SCHEDULE Nov. 27—Nokomis at Litchfield Dec. 4—Rosamond at Nokomis 7—Farmersville at Nokomis 10—Nokomis at Fillmore 18—Nokomis at Benld 20—Nokomis at Hillsboro 24—Nokomis at Mt. Zion Jan. I—Witt at Nokomis 3—Benld at Nokomis A—Nokomis at Farmersville Jan. 7—Nokomis at Taylorville I I—Nokomis at Hillsboro 17— Staunton at Nokomis 21—Pana at Nokomis Feb. I I—Taylorville at Nokomis 12—Carlinville at Nokomis 14—Nokomis at Witt 18— Nokomis at Pana 21—Nokomis at Carlinville 24—Nokomis at Staunton COUNTY TOURNAMENT Jan. 30—Litchfield vs. Nokomis at Witt DISTRICT TOURNAMENT Feb. 28—Herrick vs. Nokomis at Pana Feb. 29—Bethany vs. Nokomis at Pana Feb. 29—Cowden vs. Nokomis at Pana Thirty