Owen J Roberts High School - Torch Yearbook (Pottstown, PA)

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up 1 G R - First row, Ieff to right-T. Wade, J. Bauer, B. Henncsy, E. Stauffer, J. Evans, B. Stahl, lV. Ilartf Cglflghflnflg maicr, J. Huy, F. Keiim. Seeonfl rou'-W. Rittasc, ll. llurp, G. Spolin, R. Stickler, R. Moore, L. lirignola, P. Baker, D. iiyffffc-U18 Mr-Clruddeii. R. Gorman. 'l'hfrd row-ll. Moyer, A. Wade, J. Poster, B. Wade, J. Myers, C. Slianlcy, K. Day, P. lteinford. Fozzrflz mu'-J. Cassidy, L. Huzzard, G. Loughin, Kaziiner, J. Slauffer, ll. lic-ll, ll. Jones. J. Eldridge. Fifth ron'-J. Wliillatcli. R. Yergor, YV. Pursel, manager, L, Buckwalter, lieud coax-li, ll. llernat, assistant 1-our-li, S. Torzik, manager, ll. Swavely, manager, G. Stnnson, nizmager, J. Flaliart li. llav. s Qryootoalf One win and six defeats--thus the record book reads for Owen J. Roberts 1957 football season. But, with every loss, there is something gained, and this holds true. While the boys lacked scoring points, they did learn how important responsibility and the desire to win really are. Most of the boys, playing for their first time, learned how to face reality and how to fight till the last whistle blows. The Wildcats took on all corners and played to the end. For the first time Owen J. played Eddystone and Phoenixville. The school has now entered into the Ches-Mont League and will be play- ing Ches-Mont football teams in the fall of 1959. The Wildcats had a sample of Ches-Mont play in the opening game with Phoenixville. The boys seemed to do everything wrong, and the alert Phantoms took advantage of every fumble. When the game ended, the score was 43-12. After the disappointing defeat handed them by Phoenixville, the Wildcats plunged into battle against Wyomissing High School. The defensive team played a good game, but because of several injuries, our offensive team lacked the power needed to pull us from behind. The two touchdowns scored by Wyomissing were on long passes that clicked. Final score was 14-0. The Governor Mifflin game was next on the schedule. The fi1'st play from scrimmage resulted in a touchdown for the Wildcats. By half-time the score was tied. The Mifflin team came back equally strong in the second half and defeated the Wildcats, 32-21. Grim determination proved its worth, when the boys traveled to Plymouth-Whitemarsh to defeat the Colonials 19-7. Together with Gary Spohn's quarterbacking, the fine running of the backs, and the snappy centering of Jim Huy, the Wildcats proved to have plenty of fight left. The keyed-up Wildcats met the Colonels of Collegeville on our home field. The undefeated Colonels were too fast and powerful for the Roberts team and we lost the game to the tune of 38-0. Roberts played one of its best defensive games of the season against Eddystone. The score at half-time was O-0 with yards gained for Eddystone totaling 12. In the second half Eddystone showed their scoring power by connecting with two passes for touchdowns. Later in the game the Wildcats were trapped behind their own goal. This resulted in a touchback for Eddystone. The final score was 22-0. Eleven seniors played their last game of their high school career against Boyertown. On the opening kickoff the Bears scored. From -then on Boyertown proved too strong for the Wildc.ats. When the final whistle blew, the score was 34-0.

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IJEPARTIN G SENIORS .IIM HUY played varsity for three years, holding down the center position for the last two. Jim possesses both brains and brawn and plans to enter college upon graduation. Co-captain JOSEPH EVANS held down the tackle position for three years. Joe is a hustler and could never keep his nose out of the game. He comes from an athletic family and ranks with the best. BARRY HENNESY displayed plentv of desire and courage in his double role as center and defensive line-backer. Speed and determination make a good ball player, and Barry has both. JIM BAUER, the biggest man on the squad, proved his ability to play end in the Governor Mifflin game, when he scored twice. The keen spirit of WILLIAM HARTMAIER, a four-year man, will be greatly missed next year. In his sophomore year Bill was leading yard-gainer in the game with Boyertown. I'ep and energv describe ROBERT GORMAN to a T , Bob did a good job as defensive end and as guard. He was always willing to fill any position. BARRY STAHL has shown fine competitive spirit in all the games he played. Barry was a fighting ball player and his filling in as center line-backer will long be remembered by his teammates. FRANKLIN KEIM came out for football only in his senior year. The two beautiful passes he caught in the Eddystone game were only a sample of his ability to fill the end slot. WILLIAM RITTASE, a hard-hitting, ever-fighting guard is a two-year veteran. Bill is a determined and ambitious fellow, as could clearly be seen by his brand of ball playing. The end position was very ably filled by TRUMAN WADE. Dick can be admired for his loyal spirit and his never-failing desire to win. WILLIAM CRESSMAN tackled the half-back position whole-hcartedly and was noted for his hard running. Bill scored twice to help win the Plymouth-Whitemarsh game. Although he did not finish the season, he gave the team fine support and always showed good sportsmanship. Co-captain EDWIN STAUFFER, a four-year veteran, was an ideal candidate for the leadership of the team. The team of 1958 will surelv miss Ed's presence and will have to look far to fit his cleated shoes. S in Tx L . A .I iran.