Oblong Township High School - Panthers Tale Yearbook (Oblong, IL)

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Cross Country Runners FRONT ROW, left to right: Duane Abraham, Earl Redmond, Bob Maxwell, Lee Roy York, Charles Rippy. BACK ROW, left to right: Charles Hippler, Bob Inboden, Harold Newbold, Lawrence Musgrave, Phil Mendenhall, Ralph Mouser, Coach Doyel. The Panthers gained experience in a new competitive sport this past season when Cross Country was added to their ath- letic intercompetitive curricuhrm. The boys started against Paris and Mattoon at the Paris Country Club Golf Course. In our first meet the Panther Tracksters made a gallant try but found the hills a little steep. In their second meeting against Cumberland the boys ran better but'still came out with only experience, Then the following week ln October the Panthers, led by Bob Maxwell, their ace runner, knocked off Unity High of Urbana to gain their first victory, The meet was held at Mattoon in a brisk rain with Mattoon taking first. The Panthers edged out the Urbanians 54-52. Points were made by five Panthers who inchrded Bob Maxwell, Earl Redmond, Lee Roy York, Bob Inboden, and Charles Rippy. Other runners that day were Duane Abraham, Phil Mendenhall, Harold Newbold, Charles Hippler, and Lawrence Mus- grave. Next year, with nine of these ten boys back, the Cross Country squad should be a more experienced and much improved team, Coach Doyel Sponsored by INDEX NOTION COMPANY

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Undefeated Little Panthers if . 1. 'SW The Versatile B squad football team, which was adopted as the 'Little Panthers' this year, gave a highly respectable account of themselves during the 1957 season, Here are a few of the reasons that this year's team will make next year's squad a highly rated ball club. Spirit, determination, and brawn played a big role in the undefeated season of five wins and no losses. Here are some notes that a scout might take: End: Paul Schlosser Tackle: Bob Maxwell Guard: Robert Johnson Center: Lee Roy York Left Guard: Earl Redmond Left Tackle: Harold Price Left End: Rick Kirk Right Halfbackz Larry Horath Left Halfback: Jesse Newton Fullbackz Fred Payne Quarterback: Harry Wilson Defense Ends: Jerry Mouser Charles Rippy Best receiver, hard blocker. Lightning fast on offense, will penetrate in the offensive back field in crucial situations. Fastest pulling guard I've seen on a B squad, fair blocker, very much determination, good kicker. Co-Captain, Has everything, quick blocker, definitely makes play go up the middle, good domm field blocker, will throw two blocks in one play, A good defensive player in the middle of the line and blocks well for quick plays and off- tackle plays. Determination and strong offensive blocker. Throws very good blocks and is good pass receiver. Quick starter, improving rapidly at end of season. Co-Captain, Best outside back on team, very good on defense, Pride and joy of the team. Hard ballcarrier to bring down, carried as many as 25-30 times a night. Good line -backer leading yard gainer, Pint sized QB, runs outside belly series to perfection, calls plays well, passes left-handed will keep and run, good shifty runner. Also the live wire of the team, always talking on defense. Both break up interference good, hard to block out, use hands on blockers. Coach Doyel Sponsored by: SMITH'S FILLING STATION

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