Polytechnic High School - Polytechnic Yearbook (San Francisco, CA)

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Semi-Finals POLY 7 - MISSION 0 Rain and wind caused the mud in Kezar Stadium which was the worst of its kind since 1920. When a pass was thrown, spectators had to wait for the men to run in order to determine whether it was a completion or interception. It wasnt until the second quarter that the Parrots cut loose in series of ttkick blocking? Polyis tackle Ed Johnson blocked Missiorfs Chuck Browrfs punt 0n the five yard line. Polyis John Lighty recovered. Five plays later on the same five yard line, the Bears attempted another punt to get themselves Out of trouble. And trouble it was! Poly,s Mel La Pava broke through the stubborn Mission line in time to block the pigskin. Team-mate Jack Schori recovered in the Upper left: Little Jim Blankenship get; away from his would-be- tackler for a substantial gain. Upper right: This Lowell ball carrier goes nowhere as Harry Kuntz, Stan Ozaki, and Mel Lapava stop him cold. Lower left: Flying Stan Ozaki leaps out of the grasp of a end zone for the one and only touchdown. The ball was passed over for the hnal 7. Credit was awarded to the red and blacks Bob Moore, Bob Nicola, and Jim OiNeil for their excell- ent playing throughout the season. These boys were picked for the first string All-City Football squad of 1950. Fine pigskin players include Art Di Cello, Pete Peterson, John Forbes, Dick Ross, Harry Kuntz, War- ren Fannin, and Norman Wheelock. Others are, A1 Herboldsheimer, Frank Hall, Dick Greenley, Ed Shum, Willie Sampson, Blackie Jorg- ensen, Stan Ozaki, Joe Escobar, Ed Johnson, Jack Schori, John Lighty, Mel La Pava, and Jim Blank- enship. Lincoln man, winning yardage. He is helped by the blocks of Ed Johnson, and an unidentified player. Lower right: Norm Wheelock, Art Di Cello, and Bob Moore lead Jim Blankenship around the Berkeley end. PAGE NINETEEN

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Upper left: Jim tGolden Toet O'Neill splits the uprights. Upper riglat: Bob Nicola makes his own opening against Berkeley, as he gains 5 yards on this play. Lower left: Blackie Jorgensen cuts the Lowell middle wide open for a first down. Lower riglyt: A1 Herbold- sheimer and Harry Kuntz pave the way for Willie Sampson on a 25-yard run; Norm Wheelock is On the ground. The '50 Season in Action POLY 20 e LINCOLN 6 The fine punting of Jim O,Neil and Willie Samp- sonts two all important pass interceptions were the main factors in the Parrots 20-6 triumph over Lincoln. The Red and Black drew first blood on Joe Esco- barTs 45-yard T. D. scamper in the hrst minutes. The Links came back to make it 7-6, Poly,s favor at halftime. The Mustangs had two important drives broken up by Sampsorfs timely interceptions both of which set up the final Poly T.Dfs. One was scored by Sackett on a 1 yard quarterback sneak and the Clincher by Sampson 0n Frank Hall's 20-yard scoring pass play. Poly Lincoln First Downs .................................................. 13 9 Yards Rushing ............................................ 221 92 Yards Passing .............................................. 111 PAGE EIGHTEEN POLY 51 - BALBOA 13 The Red and Black played by far their most power- ful game of the season and romped over a confused Balboa eleven, 51-13. After having given the Bucs a 13-6 edge in the first period, the Parrots exploded with 28 points in the second frame. Ozaki, Nicola, Sampson and Wilbur Williams scored the four T. Dfs in that period. Poly shoved across another by Sampson in the third period and Ozaki, who played a tremendous game, racked up two more in the final quarter. Poly Balboa First Downs ................................................ 12 6 Yards Rushing ............................................ 176 85 Yards Passing .............................................. 136 43

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SOCCER uMAJOR MINOR SPORT Patiris passes to Cliff Waterman. Cliff XVaterman takes the ball away from a Balboa player. Cliff Waterman about to try for a goal. r-Yunmt PAGE TWENTY