Ottawa Technical High School - Tech Talk Yearbook (Ottawa, Ontario Canada)

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rf , -5--f. l J . '.'L. . Q3 4,-, Back Row: Jim Craig, Manager, Gord. Peachy, Ron Baker, Craig Pratt, Russ Wilson, Ken Hoffman, Guy Pitre, Larry Gray, Vllilmont Glenn. Middle Row: Harding Dawe, Joe Fitzpatrick, John MacDonald, Dick Ridgeway, Monty Guertin, Ron Harnrnell, Marc Pitre, Chuck Pond, Mr. W. J. L'Heureux, Coach. Front Row: Wally Mellor, Rolly Lemieux, Tom Taylor, Hoy Bannister, Jack Deakin, Don Wilson, Chuck Paul, Caplain, and Chuck Parmelee. r-. f .. Q I' L' :Im Back Row: Brian Slinn, Matt, llolmillurd, Harry Brown, Jack Donovan. Mr. A. J. Smith, Coach Eric Finley, Don MacDonald, Bud Simpson, Dick Keeler. Nliddle Row: Ken Bennett, Ross Hudson. Doug Thompson, Bernie Manley, Tom Clowes, Ed. Gluclu, .lohn Gorman, Bill Frieday, Henri Turpin. F ronl Huw: Fred Tibbles, Ken Anderson, Bob Black, Don Poulin, Lome Hooke, Earl Riley. Doug Minnes, Lorne Montgomery, Al Brown. rein? -'ri M- - -an

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Senior Team Author's N ote-Before readin the attention of all players is drawn t the small red-and-white sign re swell- ed heads on the wall of Gym B office. For many years to come the players on Tech's Senior team will remember the football season, 1949. Not only was it a success-no defeats in 9 games, with 181 points for and 2 against-but also it provided more entertaining highlights for the boys than any other time. To begin with, before 6000 fans, Tech ended Glebe's nine successive Gyro Night Game victor- ies with a 25-0 win. Over and above a powerful all-around team effort stood out the jet running of Marc Pitre, the blocking and plunging of-jack Deakin, the passing of Wally Mellor, the receiving of Harding Dawe and of Monty Guertin and the kicking of Gordie Peachy. Chuck Paul, sidelined with injuries, got into the game for one play-a 60 yard boot for a single. A week later the team entrained for the pro- vincial Red Feather Tournament in Toronto, led by ffully armed, tool Guy Two-Gun Pitre and joe Cactus Fitzpatrick. In the game against Toronto Humberside, Tech struck early with Marc Pitre's running behind the blocking of Ron Ham- mel and Ken Hoffman. With the help of some terrific defensive line play by Will Glenn, the Chucks, Pond and Parmalee and the crowd-pleas- ing spectacle ofthe other Chuck fPaul'sl booming kicks, the game ended in a 9-0 victory. The team failed, however, to get the nod from the judges as tournament champions, but they settled instead for a valuable gold watch for Chuck Paul as the outstanding player on his team, while Roy Bannis- ter came away with a new suit of clothes won on a play er's draw. The trip, so splendidly organized. Cunlinued on Page U5 lior Team 1949 Record Won-7 Lost-1 Defeated St. Pats in finals. 2 games to 0. Captain Ross Hudson-Halfback-A real team leader, he kept the team driving at all times, and was a reliable source of humour ar critical moments. Ross acted as team handy-man, and filled all the weak spots when called upon to do so. His offer to help with the coaching was taken as part of his comedy act. Brian Slinn-Halfback--His team-mates are still wait- ing for Brian to say his first word. But why talk when you can carry a football like this boy? No Tech player will admit that there was a better back in the League. Fred Tibbles-Halfback-Fred was playing his first sea- son of organized school sport, even though he graduates this spring. In spite of this handicap, he showed flashes of brilliance, topped by a fine performance in the finals. Bill Frieday and Harry Brown-Quarterbacks-We find it impossible to seperate these two. They started to- gether as thirteen year olds and worked hard to learn the intricacies of the T formation. The results of their long apprenticeship are beginning to show, as with each game they gave a smoother, steadier performance. r Ed. Gladu-Flying Wing-Another newcomer to inter- scholastic sport, Ed. has been hiding his talents beneath that beautiful Zombie haircut. He was given the tough- est job in the game, that of blocking back. john Gorman-Centre-The one and only centre on the team, john was the only player who knew that he would start each game, and of necessity finish it. With the help ofastrict diet of Wheaties,he was able to finish the season. Bud Simpson-R. Inside-Not satisfied with being the best looking lineman on the team, Bud set out to be the highest scoring lineman as well. Thanks to an opponent's fumble, he won the honour with something to spare. Earl Riley-L. Inside- Smiler was busy most of the season trying to grow a cauliflower-ear. This venture was almost successful, but his parents protested because he was beginning to look like a professional wrestler. Cuulinueil on Page H5 S2

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THIS YEAR'S BASKETBALL SEASON WAS in some ways a glorious one, and in others a tragic one, for Tech. Competing in very evenly matched leagues, our Seniors lost to Lisgar in the finals by the nar- row margin of tive points in their two-game total points series 3 out juniors gave us even greater thrills in defeating Glebe by one point on the round, while our Bantams bowed out graciously in in the semi-finals to Glebe who went on to win the championship. We are proud of the three great teams who wore our colours with distinction thoughout the season. Congratulations to the players and their coaches. Senior Team jim Craig-Centre-Always inspiring his fellows with li .ns drive and superb floor playg jim's experience has helped the team a great deal. Wally Mellor-Forward- Tirelessn specializes in hook shots 3 a prolije scorer in his hrst year of Senior Ball. Sanafy Milne-Guard-Another first year mang has a v.iri::j.' r-r' sliuts .md is a hard man to get around. Alex Mason-Gi.zird-Owing to a broken leg, Alex was unable io play until the list game of the schedule. He is a sure ball handler and a heady player. Cbuck Parmalee-Iiorwrird-The fastest man on the te im :Chuck has sfiozfxn great improvement over last year. Continued on Page 64 Junior Team Bob Black-Forward-The spark plug of the juniorsg a 'zrelcss team player who inspired the team with his superb pliy grime after game. Bill Kerr-Centre-A hrst year junior, Bill has a great -.'.ir'ze:j: ut shotsg an excellent ball handler and team player. Ken Amlermn-l4orw.irJ- 'Andy is a good example -' .- play gi '.-:ith .in unqii-gncl'i:ible spirit and desire to win. .Hoe Grerzon-fioi-wardMlm spite of ai pair of weak .nil-zles, displayed real .ibility .ind spirit this season. 54 By Lawrence Wilcox Alf Rae-Guard-Since he was the only tall player on the team, Alf had to dn extra duty looking after the re' bounds. A second year Junior, he had the added benefit of experience. jim Thompson--Guard-Jim is the most improved basketballer on the team. A keen student of the game, he absorbs every bit of knawlejge available, and the results are apparent in his play. Bill Frieday-Forward-A steady dependable ball play- er who was always in the thick of things while on the basketball floor. Gerry DeFa.via-Centre-For a beginner he showed plenty of ability, and he should develop with experience. Continued on Page 64 0 Bantam Team jim Tigbe-Captain- jimmy displayed much ability and tremendous spirit throughout the year in a losing cause. Bill Gillissie-Centre- Faced with the mammoth task of using his height at both backboards, Bill did a stand- ont job and carried much of the attack. Aimojolmstou-Forward- Aimo led the league in scor- ing until sickness interfered. This smoothie should be heard from in future vears if the Ottawa journal can do without him on Wednesdays. Don Cougblin-Guard-- Scrapping every minute of the time he was on the floor, the only thing that made Don mad was the scorer's spelling his name wrong. Ron Craig and Arnold Young-Forwards- The jelly' bean Duetng one on top of the other could not equal in height the boys they were playing against all year, but they didn't yield an inch to any opponent. Continued an Page 64