Port Allegany Union High School - Tiger Lily Yearbook (Port Allegany, PA)

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THE TIGER LILY The following night, February 2, Mt. Jewett handed the girls a defeat of 10-26. Three games in three nights left the Port girls dead on their feet. On February 8, the game at Shinglehouse was won by Port by a score of 20-16 in spite of the large floor. The Olean Tri-Hi-Y played us on February 15, and were beaten by a small margin of one point. This was another two-court game in which Port gained control. Shinglehouse then invaded Port on February 21, and defeated a very much surprised Port team by the score of 17-15. On February 26, the Port girls suffered a severe defeat at the hands of Mt. Jewett. The girls from the higher parts proved their superiority in every way and bounced circles around Port. Although beaten, everyone from Port enjoyed the “eats” after the game. Mt. Jewett lassies were worthy opponents and “grand sports.” A post-season game was lost to Olean Tri-Hi-Y at Olean on March 13. by a 15-22 score. The ride didn’t agree with us; in fact, nothing did, and the game was a sombre, uneventful, slow affair. Not bad swimming afterwards, though. The Seniors Mary Barnett, who has been on the varsity four years, proved herself very deserving of the position of captain this year. “Baimey” has been our star forward, playing an exceptionally fast game and making thrilling goals from every angle of the floor. Frances Cutting—Manager, can well be called “Skipper”, for she has piloted this year’s team through twelve good games of basketball. She has been “in the center” of many a scrap for Port and will be greatly missed when she is graduated this year. Mary Smith has been “Barney’s” play-mate for four years. With “Smitty” and “Barney” together we had a combination that was hard to beat. “Smitty” was always on hand to receive a pass or send one to “Barney”. She put up a hard fight and was “no mean shot” at fouls or field goals. Margaret Golden was our all-around guard. “Blubber” played a clean, active defense. Her enthusiasm carried the team over the rough spots and her “check !” stopped many an opponent from making a goal. The Juniors “Becky” Gamble helped “cover” in the guard position. The girl that Becky guarded didn’t get her way with the ball, for Becky was always right there to “mix it up.” Alice Sullivan was an alert guard, good on the jump. When the ball came her way, “Sully” got it. Frances Babola, who played a good game at side-center, has another year ahead of her on the varsity. Frances was noted for her double dribble down the edge of the floor. The Sophomores Mary Rossette, a first team regular, is well deserving of her letter. She was a consistently smart player, particularly good at “intercept that pass.” Anne Michelitsch and Pearl La-mont made a good team in the center section. Pearl has developed speed and skill, while Anne, although small, always gave her opponents plenty to worry about. Bernadette Glass and Jane Bou-don are two promising forwards for next year. “Bernie” has become an excellent shot and has worked hard to make herself the clever player that she is. These sophomores will step right into the positions left open by the seniors.

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GIRLS’ VARSITY Front Row, left to right: Alice Sullivan, guard; Mary Smith, forward; Frances Cutting, center. Manager Mary Barnett, forward, Captain; Margaret Golden, guard; Mary Rossetti, guard. Back Row. Miss Lincoln, Coach; Rebecca Gamble, guard; Frances Babola, side center; Pearl Lamont, center; Jane Boudon, forward; Bernadette Glass, forward; Anna Michelitsch, side center. GIRLS’ BASKETBALL This year the girls’ interscholastic basketball season may be considered quite successful because of the excellent sportsmanship shown by all the players and the spirit of keen but friendly rivalry displayed by all the teams met. At informal parties given after the various games, the Port girls had an opportunity to become better acquainted with the girls of the rival teams. The first home game of the season was played against Emporium and won by Port by a score of 16-13. The Port girls felt justly proud of themselves. On December 20, Port Lassies journeyed to Eldred to bring back a 25-22 victory. Everyone “clicked”, and Barney and Smitty outshot themselves. When Portville played on Port’s floor on January 15, the home team did not fare so well. Partly because of playing all two-court basketball, Port lost, 16-26. Nevertheless, the home team put up a stiff fight. Emporium was not to be outdone, and on January 25, handed our girls a defeat of 9-14 on the Emporium floor.—Remember the cake walk ! Probably the most exciting game of the season was played at Portville on January 28. Barney tied the score at 23 all by a foul shot which made Port feel proud to hold Portville at their own game of two-court ball on their own floor. WThen Eldred came to Port on February 1, our girls came out ahead by a score of 22-8. The entire squad had a chance to play.

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THE TIGER LILY Other girls who deserve mention for their faithful practice are Mary Moore, Doris Tauscher, and a large squad of active freshmen. Girls To Receive Letters Mary Barnett - Captain Frances Cutting - Manager Mary Smith Margaret Golden Mary Rosette Varsity Scoring Record Field Total Games Fouls Goals Pts. Mary Barnett 12 33 49 131 Mary Smith 12 3 14 31 Bernadette Glass 6 5 9 23 Frances Cutting 3 1 4 9 Jane Boudon 2 0 0 0 Varsity Schedule Port Opponents 16 Emporium 13 25 Eldred 22 16 Portville 26 9 Emporium 14 23 Portville 23 22 Eldred 8 10 Mt. Jewett 26 20 Shinglehouse 16 16 Olean Tri-Hi-Y 15 15 Shinglehouse 17 10 Mt. Jewett 40 13 Olean Tri-Hi-Y 22 195 242 Girls’ Inter-Class Basketball This year the girls’ class basketball suffered because much time was given to the varsity and only one round of tournament basketball was played. The seniors, playing and winning two games, became the class champions. The sophomores put up a good fight and lead in points by playing four games. The senior games were of little interest as the upper group out-scored and out-played their opponents by defeating the juniors 13-2 and the sophomores 17-0. In the junior-sophomore game which was the most exciting of the season, the juniors barely nosed out a 7-5 score. The game was fast and the competition was keen. The sophomores defeated the freshmen on February 5 by a score of 15-2 and again on February 28 by a score of 34-1. However, the Freshies put up a game fight and were good sports. Class Team Standings Games Won Lost Total Po’nts Seniors 2 2 0 30 Juniors 2 1 1 9 Sophomores 4 2 2 54 Freshmen 4 2 2 36