Richmond High School - Shield Yearbook (Richmond, CA)

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Charles Jacobs, who was seldom taken out of play. William Costa, whose constant hard hitting kept the opponent from making any large gains. Elton Brombacher, a fast and shifty quarterback who looks as if he has a good future before him. Tom Martinez, a big, rangy halfback who was coming along great until he had to leave school. John Avila, a promising halfback who may be varsity material next year. Paul Blank, a consistent line-backer who took great delight in smacking them. John O’Malley, probably the best end the Junior varsity ever had. John saw action on the varsity before the season was over. Adolf Anderegg, a sophomore tackle who was constantly breaking up opponents’ interference. Don Bignall, although he received a B letter, played also on the varsity. Don scored a touch- down against Hayward on a 48-yard run. George Jester, an experienced end who specializes on defense. He also played with varsity. Frank Kosich, a tackle who shows great possibilities. Bob Abernethy, another experienced player. It was only his lack of weight that stopped him from playing on the varsity. GIRLS SPORTS . . . THIS YEAR 75 girls, under the instruction of Miss Clara McLaurin and Miss Alice Bagley, went out for after school athletics. Hockey was the opening sport for the semester. MANAGERS At a meeting of the G. A. A. held August 26, the following girls were elected hockey managers: Jewel Davis, 12’s; Ruth Barrett, 11’s; Pearl Anderson, 2-10’s; and Mary Freitas, 1-10’s. HOCKEY The first inter-class hockey game was played between the juniors and seniors, the seniors winning 5-1. The second game was also successful for the seniors when they defeated the juniors, 2-0. The winning seniors, under the management of Jewel Davis, were Linda Ro- berto, Rosalie Graham, Dorothy Wiltz, Annie Erich, Vera Page, Dorothy Heine- mann, Ruth Eichar, Sybil Moore, Serena Rust, and Ann Barick. The senior team accepted a challenge of the alumni and defeated the graduates 4-1], PLAY DAY At the G. A. A. play day held at Berkeley, October 21, Richmond was repre- sented by the following girls: Dorothy Heinemann, Vera Page, Ruth Barrett, Alta Nelson, June Hopper, Olga Milicevich, Pearl Anderson, Lola Machado, Miriam Walsh, Edna Wickersheim, Annie Erich, and Ruth Eichar. AWARDS Girls who had gained the necessary points were presented with awards at the G. A. A. banquet. Teresa Bernardi had 90 points and received the first chevron. Loretta Andrade, Serena Rust, Ruth Barrett and Vera Page received the second chevron for 200 points. The Star, requiring 300 points, was presented to Matilda Dudziak, Beth Drummey, Dorothy Heinemann, Vernal Lowrie, Olga Milicevich, Dorothy Wiltz, and Alta Mason. Miss Bagley, at an assembly, presented the three highest awards to the girls who had gained the required points. Jewel Davis and Annie Erich received the gold pin. Ann Barick and Rosalie Graham received the Winged R. Margaret Foley, Alice Olson, and Linda Roberto received the Circle R.

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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.

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po ae ON OPENING BUREAU DRAWERS THERE ARE very few persons in this world who know how to open a stubborn bureau drawer. It is really an art that has never been appreciated and probably never will be. I shall list three fine methods. The best method, the one used by experts, is the “indifferent approach” method. Tn this method you enter the room and walk by the bureau, completely ignoring it. This makes the bureau believe that you are going to do something else and it no longer pays attention. You then suddenly wheel, catching the bureau off guard, and easily and quickly open the desired drawer. “he next method, the one used by country folk, is a bit crude, but effective. You walk directly to the bureau, plant your right foot on the drawer below the required one, grasp the handles of the drawer and tug vigorously. This method is least used, because it usually ends in disaster for the person and the bureau. The drawer sometimes comes loose so easily that the person falls over backwards, spilling the contents of the drawer. If these two methods fail, there is still one possibility, the old standby, that of pulling easily, seeing that both sides of the drawer are pulled at the same time. The people who use this method usually succeed in opening the drawer by the fourth attempt, while the other two methods average six or seven attempts. Even though many unsaintly phrases have been directed at bureau drawers, those who have become skilled through practice secretly wish that the art of opening them may never die out-—Ed Simuth. THE HURRICANE COWBOY’S LIFE It roars and howls among the trees, The howl of the steers Dashing and whirling over the leas; In a cowboy’s ears It brings terror to whoever sees Is music of sweetest strain, The Hurricane. And the howling notes é Of thieving coyotes It dashes the water into foam, Is truly a glad refrain. And tears big holes in the fertile loam; ‘ It then continues on to roam, His carefree song, The Hurrican e. As he rides along, : Tells of a life sublime. It raises havoc on the farms, Wiathonie acare Uprooting trees, unroofing barns, Fe will tacty there: And the whole countryside alarms— Throughout ‘the pages of time. The Hurricane. —Catherine Bastin. For a prince’s fate In a palace great His saddle he would not change. LIFE’S ENDING No life could be So full and free As a cowboy’s on his home range. —Phyllis Tandy. The young face looked to graying skies; The still, dead, cold, wide, staring eyes Saw not the hard-fought battle won, But mutely told of duty done. Behind him lay earth’s daily strife; Behind him lay a stormy life; Behind him lay the friends so dear; Behind him lay all hope and fear. Hiss funeral hymn was cannon’s roar; His bier was earth’s hard stony floor; His grave the soldier’s last reward; His silent soul to heaven soared. —Alan Sill.