Quincy High School - Goldenrod Yearbook (Quincy, MA)

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down was obtained by a fine 65-yard run by Wentworth. Jackson, Leavitt, and Bennett played their usual good game for Quincy. Capt. Mellendy and Hedges, a former Quincy star, played well for Deane. QUINCY 6—HYDE PARK 13 October 17. Quincy suffered defeat at the hands of the Hyde Park team. Hyde Park continually used a peculiar open formation which was new to Quincy. By this formation long end-runs were made, which proved disastrous to Quincy. Lea- vitt played his usual star game for Quincy. QUINCY 6—NATICK 12 October 25. Natick won over Quincy in a hard-fought game. In the last quarter, Quincy line advanced seventy yards by persistent plunging. Mullarkey then carried the ball over the goal for Quincy’s only touchdown. QUINCY 13—REVERE 6 November 1. Quincy gave the Revere boys a big surprise on the Oval by de- feating them 13 to 6 in a real football contest. Revere gained her first and only touchdown in the first few minutes of play. Then Quincy buckled down to work and sent the ball across the goal twice in fine style. QUINCY 6—BOSTON LATIN 27 November 7. With a score of 27 to G, Boston Latin inflicted a crushing defeat on Quincy at the Oval. Johnstone, the Boston Latin colored halfback, was the feature player of the whole game. His terrible rushing through the Quincy de- fense netted him gains of from twenty to twenty-five yards each time. Davis, catching a punt, made a spectacular forty yard spurt for Quincy’s only touchdown. Capt. Bennett displayed remarkable ability for punting. QUINCY 0—U. S. S. NANTUCKET 14 November 11. The sailors from the U. S. Training Ship Nantucket proved to be too much for the Quincy boys. Quincy was ridiculously outweighed, but showed a commendable spirit in the way she held back a much heavier team of older players. Jenkins, Wentworth, Bennett, and Mullarkey played an excellent game for Quincy. QUINCY 7—WEYMOUTH 7 November 21. Quincy’s final inter-school game of the season was a pitched battle with an old rival, Weymouth. In the first quarter “Hap” Davis intercepted a forward pass and made a 30-yard gain. Mullarkey then carried the ball over the goal for a touchdown and Wentworth kicked the goal, making the score 7 to 0. In the last quarter, with but a few minutes to play, Weymouth made a successful for- ward pass play and evened the score. Jackson, who has been out of the game for a long time because of injuries received in the Deane Academy game, came back with his old-time remarkable playing and proved to be the individual star of the game. Vallacenti played well for Weymouth. The lineup: Young 1. e., Bennett 1.1., Hannon 1. g.. Robertson c., Shaw r. g., Wentworth r. t., Jenkins r. e., Davis q. b., Jackson 1. h., Mullarkey r. h., Curtis f. b.

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THE GOLDEN-ROD 27 Athletics Post-war enthusiasm in athletics has been greatly in evidence during the past Quincy High football season. The football team has thrived with pep and good playing, largely the result of constant drill by our efficient Coach Mitchell. Much of the advertising and general success of the games has been due to Mr. Green, who has ably served as teacher-manager of the team. The faculty in general and especially the office has shown greater enthusiasm than usual during the past season in supporting the football team. The team was somewhat weakened by the loss of many of the experienced players who graduated in June. But this difficulty was quickly overcome by the boys, who displayed an earnest spirit n practice and fast work in the actual game. Bennett and Wentworth on the line, and Leavitt and Jackson in the backfield composed the very backbone of the team. The squad consisted of:— 1. e. Young and Hokenson; 1. t. Bennett, Capt.; 1. g. Hannon, Houlihan and Litton; c. Robertson, Carter; r. g. Shaw, Vallee, and Holden; r. t. Wentworth; r. e. Jenkins; 1. h. Curtis and Jackson; q. b. Davis, and Lindsay; r. h. Gould and Mullarkey; f. b. Leavitt. The following schedule for the season was arranged by Manager Carl Hokenson. October 6—Quincy at Watertown. 10—Melrose at Quincy. 13—Deane Academy at Quincy. 17—Hyde Park at Quincy. 25—Quincy at Natick. 31—Revere at Quincy. November 7—Boston Latin at Quincy. 21—Weymouth at Quincy. 25—Freshmen and Sophomores. “ 27—Alumni. December 2—Juniors and Seniors. 5—Class Championship. QUINCY 0—WATERTOWN 6 October 3. Quincy lost its first game of the season to the Watertown boys. Quincy had the ball behind the opponent’s goal but just as a Quincy player was going to fall on it for a touchdown, the ball was snatched away and a Watertown player ran the whole length of the field for the single touchdown of the game. QUINCY 40—MELROSE 0 October 10. Quincy easily defeated Melrose, rolling up a score of 40 to 0, surging through the Melrose lines as though they were paper. Jackson made a 35-yard run for a touchdown, and Gould secured two more touchdowns, running from the 30 and 45-yard lines. The backfield, consisting of Davis, Gould, Leavitt, and Jackson, exhibited some fine playing. Capt. Bennett and Wentworth on the line also performed well for Quincy. QUINCY 6—DEANE 0 October 13. Quincy met the Deane Academy second team before a large holiday crowd at the Oval. The game was a continuous struggle. The only touch-

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THE GOLDEN-ROD 2D THE CLASS TEAMS The Freshmen have built up a strong team which will be a match for the Sophomore Class team. Practice has been held on practically every morning and the Freshman-Sophomore game on November 25 will prove to be a very exciting one. In the Freshmen there is some good material for a team which will in a few years uphold Quincy’s glory on the football field. The Sophomore Class organized a promising football team under the direction of Coach Green. Hussey was chosen captain. The team is scheduled to meet the Freshmen on November 25. The winner of this game will meet the victor of the Junior-Senior game to decide the class championship. Their first game this season was with the Boston College High freshmen, whom they easily defeated with a score of 20 to 0. The lineup for Quincy was as follows: Laing 1. e., Jones. 1. t., McQuarrie 1. g., McGovern c., Durgin r. g.. Smith r. t.. Arvison r. e., Armstrong 1. h., Rankin r. h., Hussey q. b., Woodworth f. b. The Junior Class team was organized under the direction of Mr. Leavitt, No- vember 20. Donald “Hap” Davis was the choice for captain. This team also contains many of the players on the regular school team, and so hould be good competitors with the Seniors when they play on December 2. The Seniors were called out to organize a class football team on November 17. “Stonewall’’ Jackson was unanimously chosen captain. Coach Nissen has efficient- ly drilled the team for the Junior-Senior game. ATHLETIC NOTES Brown T4 is playing right end for Syracuse. Paul Larkin T5 is playing for Lehigh. Crosscup T4 is with the Harvard team. LeCain T7 is substitute half back for Tufts. Mullen T7 is playing with the Quincy Civics team. Prout T5 is on the Syracuse track team. Hedges T9 is quarter back for Deane Academy second team. Peterson TO is right guard for Brown. Foy T4 is right guard for Boston College. Wm. MacMahon To, representing M. I. T., came in second at the Intercol- legiate Track Meet held at New York, November 22. Although our past football season does not register high on the percentage of games won, it has had its bright spots. These were produced mainly by the won- derful work of Coach Mitchell, Teacher-Manager Green, and Mr. Ball, all new mem- bers of the faculty. Much credit is due Mr. Mitchell for his tireless work as coach and for his instilling such wonderful fighting spirit into our players. To Mr. Green, whose activity and success in “gathering in the shekels” has been nothing short of miraculous, we owe our present satisfactory financial condition. And last, but far, far from least, is Mr. Ball, whose spendid co-operation, done in his own quiet way, is heartily appreciated. This trio has surely proved itself a wonderful addition to the school. And right here, we wish to extend to them, on behalf of the entire student body, the most heartfelt thanks and appreciation for their ex- cellent work. Edgar G. Lundin, Athletic Editor.