Odebolt High School - Trojan Yearbook (Odebolt, IA)

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CO-CAPTAI NS Hummel and Barkley with Maple Valley Conference Trophy. CHEERLEADERS Janis Breon, Veronica Veit Mary Bird, Joyce Thielke A page thirty-nine SAC CITY GAME The rest of the season was easy for the Trojans. They over-ran Mapleton 30-O and Wall Lake, 45-O. The traditional Armistice Day game was held November ll with Holstein. The Maple Valley Con- ference title was at stake and the outcome of the whole season depended on what the results of this game would be. This was the biggest Armistice Day game in Northwest Iowa-2500 fans turned out to see the Trojans, led by George Hummel, defeat the Holstein Black Pirates 40-O. Odebolt played hard rough football from the time the whistle blew indicating the beginning of the game, until the game was over. Hummel averaged 8.32 yards per try and his passes to Tom Bengford and Jim Brower were the best of the season. Reynolds was outstanding as both a pass receiver and as a defensive man. Not enough credit can be given to the Trojan line of l949. Their outstanding ability to open holes and plow through the line to down the opponents proved to be a main factor of the season. Among these boys were center Jim Barkley, Tom Bengford, Don Sorensen, and Jack and Charles Gunderson, backfield men-and plenty fast-Ronald Rex, Don Dreessen, Don Gunderson, Jim Hess, John Rex, and the rest of the boys who furnished the Trojans with stiff opposition during practice. Stanley Vernia and Walter Duffy were team managers for the undefeated Trojans of I949.

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-f .':,m FOOTBALL SQUAD V ,M ,.,,jjQ,, BACK ROW-Manager Stanley Vernia, Jim Brower, Jim Morr, Don Dreessen, George Hummel, Don Gunderson, Dick Swanson, Jim Barkley, Cletus Wingert, Jim Hess, Jack Nuetzman, Tom Reynolds, Tom Bengford. SECOND ROW-Manager Walter Duffy, Jr., Jack Gunderson, Ronald Rex, Kenneth Fertig, Don Peterson, Jerry Reynolds Sidney Huff, Howard Hoefling, Gordon Friday, Richard Taylor, Don Sorensen, Ccach Glenn Forsythe. FRONT ROW-Howard Einspahr, Neil Schroeder, Myron Dreessen, Don Gunderson, Bill Teaquist, LaVern Haradon, Royce Hannel, John Rex, Charles Gunderson. Absent: Assistant Coach Wallace Hamann. FOOTBALL The Trojans team of i949 turned in a record that was as outstanding as that of l945 when they were undefeated. A squad of 36 boys reported for pigskin duty on August 23. The Trojans of '49 turned in an undefeated season over their nine opponents. Odebolt started the season with a bang by de- feating Correctionville 48-6. Halfback Tom Reynolds tallied a touchdown a few minutes after the game had started, and fullback George Hummel furnished the rest of the fight. George displayed the same fight in the Kingsley game and, with quarterback Howard Hoefling calling the squad signals, they easily took their second oppon- ent 39-O. Odebolt's T formation proved its worth as the Trojans ran through Moville 32-7, another Maple Valley Conference game. Alta gave the Trojans tougher competition. Behind 7-6 at the half, the Trojans came roaring back with three touchdowns to defeat the Alta eleven 26-7. Odebolt was then rated as the fifth best team in Northwest lowa. Even though Odebolt trampled Manilla 33-O, they definitely suffered a loss due to the fact that quarter- back Howard Hoefling was injured and was out for the rest of the season with his familiar shoulder injury. ln his place stepped Dick Swanson, reserve quarterback, who filled the spot like a veteran. Howard was missed not only by his team mates but also by Odebolt sports fans. The highlight of the season was the Sac City game, where the Sac Indians were favored over the Trojans by at least one touchdown. A crowd of almost 2,000 fans saw George Hummel plow, and drive his way through the Sac line for an average of seven yards per try. Lady Luck was with the indians throughout the game, as the Trojans several times were deep in the Indian's territory when the time ran out. ln the first half, Odebolt was on the Sac two foot line when the clock ran out for the first period. ln the last play of the game an Indian pass was intercepted by Jim Bark- ley, Trojan center, ran over the Sac goal, but was ruled illegal, because the ball was dead before Sac threw it. The Trojans had definitely played a better ball game than Sac City. FIRST TEAM LINE-UP BACKFIELD--Tom Reynolds, Howard Hoefling, George Hummel, Jim Morr, and Donald Sorensen. LINE-James Brower, Donald Dreessen, James Hess, James Barkley, Richard Taylor, Don Gunderson, and Tom Bengford 1 i - V f mx. ,,,, ,, , -YH

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JIM BARKLEY-Co-Captain, center, one of the finest blockers on the Trojan team, has a good head on him and used it well as a line- backer on defense. Jim worked hard at prac- tice and as o result he looked good in every game. GEORGE HUMMEL-Co-Captain, 'I92 pound fullback: George was the leading ground gain- er for the undefeated Trojans. Was also the top passer, punter and was rough and aggres- sive tackle on defensive. A good team player who loved the game. In short George is Ode- bolt's contribution for All-State honors for 1949. JACK GUNDERSON-Guard: Jack was one of the small boys on the squad and also one of the toughest. Pancho would rather tackle some poor, defenseless quarterback than eat ice cream. Jack was an excellent team player and his presence will be missed next year. CHARLES GUNDERSON-G u a r di Charles didn't have much to say, but he went about his work willingly and always turned in a good job when called upon. Like Jack he was a good man on defense. JIM TURNER-Tackle: Tim's greatest thrill was carrying the ball with the first team line up in front clearing the way-that is until the day the first team line stepped aside gracious- ly for the second team line to merge on Timmie. Tim also could block and tackle with the best of them. JIM BROWER-End: in Brower and Bengford the Trojans had two of the finest ends in Northwest Iowa. Jim used his extra height to exceptional advantage in catching passes. He played halfback on defense and at the some time assumed and carried out the responsibili- ties of a good line-backer. A bright future ahead of him on the gridiron as well as on the basketball court. TOM BENGFORD-Left end: one of the tough- est defensive players on this year's squad. Tom could also snag DOSSSS. Football comes natural- ly to the Bengfords and Tom more than held up his end for the family. DON GUNDERSON-Tackle: Don was moved from a reserve center spot to fill in the left tackle job. Don took over from the beginning and held this important position until the end of the season. Shifted to end at times on de- fense. He played a prominent part in keeping Sac City's fleet backs from running theii favorite plays. page forty