Quincy High School - Goldenrod Yearbook (Quincy, MA)

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riiE GOLDEN-ROD qualification of several members because of low- scholarship. In spite of this handicap Quincy scored 27 points through the good work of four men, and received much praise for the spirit shown under such adverse circumstances. Walker secured first in the 100 yard dash, with Hull taking second. In the 220 yard event the positions were reversed; Hull first, Walker second. Hull also won second place in the 440 yard run,and a third in the high jump. Murray won the broad jump, and R. Blake won second place in the half mile. White “Q’s” have been awarded to three men by the Athletic Board. More men are needed for the track team, es- pecially in the weight events. Such candidates should train for the approaching inter-class meet early in June. Track athletics should be boomed at Quincy because they represent the finest type of amateur sport. Plenty of grit, sportmansliip and clean living are necessary for the successful trackman. Girls’ Basket-ball VERY FEW GIRLS have taken the advan- tage of the fine opportunity offered them to enter the first indoor Basket Ball game ever Senior Team Grace Larkin K Imogene Livermore F (capt.) Catherine Gay C Alma Reed G Blodweu Walters G Gladys Howe Sub Harriet Ruggles Sub played in Q. H. S. but of those who have, all will be glad of a chance to thank Miss Guild and Mr. Cleveland through the Golden-Rod, for the good time they have given us. Practice started soon after the boys’ games had commenced so that we could have the use of the gymnasium only on Wednesday afternoon. No freshmen showed up and the question of whether they considered themselves too strong to combat with such weaklings as the Seniors, Juniors and Sophomores, has never been solved. About the first of April Captains were chosen from the different teams and every one looked forward to the tournament games. A few games were played when Miss Guild was called home by the death of her father. This left us without an umpire and the games, much to the sorrow of the Seniors,who could have easily proved them- selves champion Basket Ball players, had to be cancelled. The games that came off resulted as follows 1908— 6 1909—fi 1909— 13 1910—6 1908—22 1909—6 1908—10 1910—6 Sophomore Team Sally Baker F Ruth Bppes F Bertha Given C Isabel Thomas G (capt.) Minnie Giles G I. H. L. '08 Junior Team Hazel Dewherst F Bessie Brooks F Ruth Parker C (capt.) Lois Kendall G Dorothy Packard G Mabel Anderson Sub Ruth Page Sub

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THE OOLDEN-ieOD Reason of lf)08 Base-ball WHILE the baseball team as yet has not made a very satisfactory sl owing, there still remains to be played a majority of games, and these are on the home grounds. We have struggled under various difficulties, h irst of all was lack of material and practically a new team had to be developed. But now with a sufficient amount of practice.and hard experience ly play- ing several fast teams, the boys are rounding into mid-season form, and we hope to make a de- cided gain from now on and overshadow the past defeats. Again, we have played most of our games away from home, and as it is to be expected, we can not show to advantage the hard work that is being done by the boys. But now that we are on our home stretch, we hope to give the fans a different specimen of ball. Therefore, putting all these things together (you will find it is no easy mathematical pro- blem) we have fought an up hill fight and the true result will be shown before the season closes. So we trust the school will not lack confidence in the team and, by patiently waiting will find out its true worth. So just wait and WATCH. T. A. K. ‘08 Basket-ball Season ALTHOUGH this was the fust season in basket-ball at Quincy, the school team made a record of which we may well be proud. A strong squad of players who had learned the game at the Y. M. C. A. were available at the very beginning of the season, and the team was very successful from the sounding of the referee’s whistle in the very first game. Lack of team practice was noticeable in the early game, and this fault was never eradicated. All games lost were to teams far superior to our own in team play. The clock-like precision of the teams from Weymouth, Brockton and Malden showed us clearly the weak-point in our team. This is a fault which must be remedied in another season. Too much individual work and a glaring dis- regard for the fundamental rules of training were the two faults most apparent in this team. In individual brilliancy, plucky endeavor,and loyalty to the school our team was the equal to any tcamaround Boston. In two places.at least, we had worthy candidates for positions on the Interscholastic team. Another element of strength in this year’s team was the constant good feeling and loyalty to one another evident among the members of the team. Fortunately for the school, also, a large pro- portion of this year’s team will be available at the beginning of next season,and we can expect even better results next year. Surely a word of commendation is due to the student body at large. The team was supported most loyalty,and this support did much to ensure its success. The “Knocking,” so evident in previous years, was noticeable alone by its absence. This is as things should be. It takes a very small sized individual to knock his own side. May such, hereafter, be ever lacking in Quincy. 'I'he scores of the various games were:— Quincy 3d Braintree 4 4 i 65 Rockland 1 4 4 45 Brockton 18 4 i 13 Melrose 13 4 4 52 R. C. High 24 4 4 28 Milton 19 44 15 Weymouth 25 4 4 16 Everett 15 4 4 40 Middleboro 8 4 4 24 Everett 14 4 i 22 Milton 14 4 4 26 Brockton 41 4 4 27 Abington 14 32 Reading 10 4 4 32 Brookline 12 4 4 20 Malden 61 Total 12 games won, 3 lost, one tie. Track and Field Sports FOR the first time in the history of the school a regular track team has been organized this season and the members of the team have already participated in a triangular meet with Powder Point and Allen School. The Meet was held at Duxbury on the Powder Point grounds and was won by the latter school, Quincy coming in second, and Allen School third. Our team was seriously crippled by the dis-

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THE GOLDEN-ROD Our 1907 Foot Ball Team Captain Gourlie with his winning smile Which people say can stretch a mile; Pat Lacey, who hurt his knee, And paid a nice fat Doctor’s fee; Claflin at full back was a star, And had all others skun by far; Walker and Nash with Marsh as sub, Gave other ends an awful rub; A three hundred pound “Babe” Right tackle held down; While Maiden was used for tackle round; Because of his love for Alma Mater Curtis returned and played at quarter; Lakin and Lupton held down guard. And to gain through them was mighty hard; Hilding Carlson, our Venus fair, With brother Carl made a blamed fast pair. In fact the team of 1907 Was about as good as any eleven That ever represented the grand old school And endeavored to learn the Golden Rule. R.H.M. ’09 Toast to Basket Ball Team l M)8 Here’s to our mighty captain, who’s always in a row, And I ask is there a teacher who knows not Glover Howe? Here’s to Stanley Duncan, our center man so fine, Who plays the game for all it’s worth but never is on time; Who rarely has a foul called, at least not in a game, Although I’ve heard it whispered, but we’re men- tioning no names, While walking homeward from the game with the day’s sun sinking low. He often has two arms around, Bui we're not sup- posed to know. Here’s to Demi Gourlie. who always sucks a pipe. Who shines his shoes, and combs his hair but always looks a sight. And here’s a little secret, but tell it to no one, You’ll find him down at Nerses, when a pipe he can- not burn. Here’s to little Bibby, whose dark hair stands on end And whom the teachers, to the office will never have to send. He owns a big swell auto, a Thomas car, ’tis called, Which between here and Norfolk Downs is very often stalled. Here’s to R. H. Marden, a gentleman is he, never was he known to swear, Never scrapped, or smoked tobacco, for girls he does not care. Here’s to Teddy, rough and ready, “do’em Brown,” he ever cries. He plays football, he runs races, lie’s a Walker, arc you wise? Here’s to Russell Bates, you know, a wild and woolly sophomore, Quiet as a summer day, never gets in anyone’s way. And if a basket he should miss, I think Russ would turn and say— With him our list’s completed Of a team which few defeated; Seven men who earned their Q, And did their best for red and blue R. H. M. ’09 A Merry Widow Base Ball Team They wanted a catcher, a back-stop fine, And after trying everyone in line, They picked out one after lots of fuss, But How (e) he catches is bothering us, For Mr. Cleveland won’t allow him to cuss. They got a first baseman, Duncan his name, But now they’ve dropped him and we’re using Keohane, For Dune valued money more than the game. And I’m sure I don’t blame him for doing the same Murphy and Curley played second base, And between the two it’s a mighty hot race. For one week Curley will take a brace, And do all his studies, while Murphy plays, The next, poor Murphy will sit on the bench, Shading himself from the sun's hot rays, While ever and anon to the captain’s face, He turned a lonely and homesick gaze. Bates at short would be a mighty good man, If he’d drop some lead and not run like a van, He hits all right and his fielding’s good, If run like his brother he only would. Fowler on third is a man of might; In his brand new suit lie’s a beautiful sight. He picks up grounders with grace and ease. And runs in bunts as nice as you please. So seldom he makes an error on third That to shift him to second seems very absurd. Curtisand Galvin are steady as rocks, And for these two I can find no knocks. As for Stan Bates and the other pitchers I can find no fault except your poor hitters. And Stan’s apoor fielder,but perhaps there’s a reason. Seems to me, Stan, you’re more bowlegged thisscason. Last but not least, although I must say I think him about the biggest jay, Comes Nolan, who fills all the teachers with woe, And whom all the girls seem to think so slow. In the words of Byron, which have come down to us, Nolan wakes up and finds himself famous, Or I rather should say he stepped into his fame, By catching a fly while in swimming one game. I guess that is all and if not, it's enough, And as each one is knocked there’s no need of a huff. Yon don’t know who wrote this, so it will be no use To go around swearing or heaping abuse. For the teachers won’t squeal and I’m blamed if Iwill So accept your meddy ami swallow your pill, Or win a few games which would be better still