Richmond High School - Shield Yearbook (Richmond, CA)

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1. “Mac” Tosses One. 2. What the Other Team Saw. 3. Hockey Champs. 4. You Tell ’Em. 5. Modern Robin Hoods. 6. Handball Fiends. Tackling the Dummy. 8. “ve Got It!” 9. Senior Managers. 10. Noon Volley Ball. 11. Junior - Sophomore Mana- overs gers. 12. 1934 Basketball Squad.

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VARSITY FOOTBALL At THE CLOosE of the 1933 football season the Richmond High varsity had won four games, lost four, and tied one. Their season opened with a 3-0 defeat on an overcrowded field at University High in Oakland. A field goal by a Cub guard in the third quarter was the only score. Richmond threatened once when a pass to Merideth put them in scoring position. Classing Richmond as a “set-up” team, a football squad from Galileo High in San Francisco came to Richmond and gave the local squad their first taste of victory. Merideth scored through the line. The final score was 6-0. After their surprising victory over Galileo, Richmond invaded the home erounds of the Vallejo Apaches. The Richmond team failed to click and, as a result, came out on the short end of a 14-0 score. Playing on a newly dedicated turf field at San Rafael, Richmond handed the 3ulldogs their first defeat of the season. A pass and lateral play from Jelcich to Moitoza to Merideth made the only tally. The Richmond line showed their super- iority throughout the contest. A 90-yard run by the second heaviest man on the Richmond squad was the feature of the game with Alameda when Bob Drexel intercepted a pass and raced to the goal. The final tally was Richmond 6, Alameda 0. The Richmond squad set almost a record in the next game when they completed every pass they tried, to swamp Alhambra 28-7. Moitoza scored twice on midfield passes from Jelcich, Swan scored once on a pass from the 20, and Merideth scored from the 30. An over-confident Richmond team was lucky to get a tie with a fighting Con- cord team in their next game. McLaughlin scored after recovering a blocked kick. Blocked kicks gave Hayward High a 20-12 victory over Richmond in the next contest. Merideth and Bignall scored for Richmond. All three Hayward touch- downs were the result of blocked punts. After holding the Saint Mary’s Preps scoreless for two quarters and leading them for one, the Richmond team succumbed to a last minute rally and lost their big game, 21-7. Richmond scored on a pass-lateral from Jelcich to Moitoza to Meri- deth. All three Panther scores came in the fourth quarter on long passes. One interesting fact about the season was that Richmond scored exactly the same number of points during the season as did their opponents. Both scored 7 1. Richmond had one of the best passing attacks in the bay region and their line showed up well on several occasions. JUNIOR VARSITY FOOTBALL ANOTHER B FOOTBALL season has been completed. The squad, coached by Griffin Carey, is to be commended on their excellent spirit throughout the season. ane squad this year was called the Junior varsity and consisted of sophomores and juniors. The Richmond J. V’s took the field in their first game of the season against University High. The final score was 6-0 in favor of Richmond. Elton Brom- bacher scored after receiving a pass from Goettel. In their second game of the season the Richmond squad came near beating an undefeated Berkeley B team, only to lose in the last four minutes, 6-0. The R. U. H. S. team threatened several times, but was unable to score. The second string squad of San Leandro High gave the Jayvees their second

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defeat by a 7-0 score. Richmond could not stop the speedy San Leandro quarter who made consistent gains against them. The next game, which was to have been with the Alameda Goots, was called off because of a mixed schedule. After a two weeks’ rest, the Richmond squad came back strong to defeat a powerful Alhambra eleven, 13-7. Brombacher and Costa made the Richmond touchdowns with Faust adding the extra point. The close of the Junior varsity’s season came with a defeat b y the Berkeley High Goof squad by the score of 7-0. This was not bad, considering the fact that Richmond was outweighed seven pounds to a man. Much new material which will prove of value to Coach Ribbel next year was uncovered on the Junior varsity. Even this term the squad proved of value, for several times a man was promoted to the varsity during the season. From the standpoint of their record, this was one of the best seasons the Richmond High sec- ond team has vet had. Captain Paul Moitoza, probably the best end Richmond ever had. His splendid leadership and heads-up football aided Richmond in many games. John Ivancich, a small but hard-driving fullback. He could tackle with the best of them. James Locke, a tackle who should make a name for himself at the University of San Francisco. Locke and Bob Drexel paired made one of the best combinations in the Eastbay. Francis Smith, who played all but 14 minutes of the entire season. His kicking greatly aided the Richmond squad. Don Minor, a light guard, who did a big man’s work. Don backed up the line on defense. Jack Haase, a stone wall in the center of the line. Both on offense and defense he was an exceptional player. George Jelcich, whose specialty was passing. George played halfback on offense and safety on defense. Frank Merideth, a powerhouse who could make yards. Frank was Richmond’s high scorer for the season, with a total of 36 points to his credit. Ray Mathews, a powerful guard. Ray gave the opponent plenty of trouble. Bill McLaughlin, an inexperienced end who played brilliant football. He could always be counted on to come through with the goods. Bob Swan. a made over tackle, who played a great game at end until he was injured. His play was not brilliant, but it was consistent. Jim De Phillips, a promising halfback, who will be returning next year. Jim should be Rich- mond’s main threat. Bob Drexel. an exceptionally good tackle. Bob was always one of the first men to get down under Smith’s punts and make the tackle. James Ruffatto, a tackle. Although not as experienced as Drexel and Locke, Jim always gave a good account of himself when he played. Elmer Bagley, who alternated with Ivancich at fullback. Bagley was a hard hitting player both on defense and offense. JUNIOR VARSITY PLAYERS Wilbur Hosmer, who became captain of the Junior varsity. His leadership and playing ability made him one of the most valuable men on the squad. John Coakley, a good tackle who was handicapped by injuries. Francis Mythen, who played so well in his first year at football that he saw service on the varsity many times. Ed Pontious, a sophomore guard who may some day become a great player. Karl Johnson, a center who was at best when the game was the hardest. Charles Brown, who in time will be a star on the varsity. Kenneth Henson, although injured at the first of the season, came back to play an outstanding game in the tackle position.