Plainville High School - Plainsman Yearbook (Mariemont, OH)

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?mtmg Plainvilleis first eleven-man football team surprised many followers by winning several of its games. Although the Blue Devils fought hard, they were somewhat overshadowed by more experienced Class A schools. The team was plagued throughout the season with iniuries, and was at full strength in only a few games, Stan McCracken, playing his fourth year of varsity ball, was again a standout defensive player. Because of his work for the past three years, he was elected coecaptain; and for his ability, he was voted on first-string position on the all Eastern Cincinnati team. Gerry Starch, co-captain of the Blue Devils, played quarterback and was the sparkplug of the team. Unfortunately he had a hard luck season. Iniured in the first game, he was out for four weeks. He is an excellent passer and a good runner. Gene Bauer played center on offense and tackle on defense. At 280 pounds, he used his weight to break up opponent's plays and inter- ference. On offense, he put a hole in the line for the backs. Ben Fite has played three years on the team. This year he played equally well on offense and defense. On offense, at his right end position he was an excellent blocker, and used his height and speed to bring down long passes. He was a solid wall on defense. Don Ferns, workhorse of the team, played every quarter. He guarded the left flank and was under most of the passes thrown by the backfield. Always alert, he blocked several kicks and scored by falling on one behind the' opponents' goal. Duane DeWeese won a starting position in his second year on the varsity. One of the roughest boys on the team, he broke up many plays by breaking through the line and setting 72 the opponent back five or ten yards. Dee also played in every quarter. The distinction of playing first string in his First full season goes to Tom Marx. A good passer, he threw two touchdown passes in the Oakwood game and scored one of the winning touchdowns against North College Hill. Tom played fullback and backed up the line. John Gilbert was a fighting guard. He started on the third team and by the mid-season had garnered a first string position. He was one of the best defensive players. Bill Stein did most of the panting and some passing. He was a hard charger, and was usually good for five or ten yards on an off tackle play. Bill, one of the eight seniors on the first team, played left half. Don Geiger alternated with Stein at left half and also filled in at quarterback. He was a good ball handler and did some passing. After the touchdowns, Don did all of the kicking for extra points. A junior, he will be back next year. Jim Jordan is probably the fastest man on the team. With his speed, he was able to skirt around the ends and picked up many first downs. He holds the city records in both punt and kickoff returns, 80 and 85 yards respectively. A hard worker, Jerry Roberts worked his way up from third team to the first team in our second game. Jerry was an excellent defensive player and plugged up the hole at left guard. The reserves this season show promise for a good season next year. Frank Summers, a center, is a good defensive mun. Yate Deer, guard, is a good lineman and will be in top form next season. Much will be seen of Bob Cakes, guard, and George Baker, quarterback. Bill Anthony, a senior, played his first year of football.

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Fight, team, fight! Fight, team, JFight! Fight like you've never fought,- Fight, team, Fight! Come on, Gold; Come on, Blue; Come on, team; Put it through! Yea, team, See that score! Yea, team, We want more! The scoreboard shows That we're in the lead; Come on, team, Keep your speed! We've got a gang that's full of P8P; We've got a team that's right in step; We've got a yel! that's plenty hep: YEAH PLAINVILLE! Come on, everybody, Let's give a little yell; We've got a team behind us That's doing mighty swell; You've got the idea, New show a littie pep; But wait iust a second While we get into step. WITH AN Ftl-G-H-TEAM, FIGHT! WITH AN F-l-G-H-TEAM, FIGHT! WETH AN F-l-G-HtTEAM, FIGHT! Now we're all together, And doing mighty Fine; So iust keep up that rhythm Till we're out here next time! WITH AN F-l-G-H-TEAM, FIGHT! WITH AN F-I-G-H-TEAM, FIGHT! WITH AN F-I-G-H-TEAM, FIGHT! We've got the ball; We're In the lead; Come on, team, Keep your speed! We're going to win this game; We're going to win it right,- Come on, team, FIGHT, FIGHT, FIGHT! Rah, rah, rah, rah, Plainvllle ngh School Rah, rah, rah, rah, Plainvllle High School Rah, rah, rah, rah, PLAINVILLEI Tl

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1. DON FERNS 2. DUANE DeWEESE 3. GERRY STORCH 4. BEN FITE 5. GENE BAUER 6. STAN McCRACKEN DON GEIGER TOM MARX 9. JIM JORDAN 10. JOHN GILBERT H. JERRY ROBERTS 12. BILL STEIN