Rockford High School - Rocketeer Yearbook (Rockford, MN)

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fs fs ' ' The Rab majors trav- elled to Freeport to present the Pretzels with a third straight defeat, 12-O. The Freeport heavies fought hard in the first half, but gave way to the onslaught of a superior team. The Red and Black warriors showed their heels to the traditional rivals. Frankie,' johnson scored two touch- downs while Ralph Minear, former Pretzel letterman, proved his worth to the fans by starring in offensive play. Rockford fans were in the majority at the Free- RABS SMEAR PRETZELS P011 Held' Chick Minear, playing second string halfback at the start of the season, came through in the last part and displayed why he deserved to win a letter. He played his best game in the Freeport encounter with long gains. Captain Dick Summers was largely responsible for the success of the team throughout the year, playing in excellent fashion. He will be remembered for his determination and ability to tackle. Kenny lplfribal, who was an All-Con- ference guard in the lightweight ranks in the l27 season, came over to the heavies to win a regular berth at guard. In- juries kept Kenny out of several games. KVISITING CAPTAIN! SULLIVAN RALPH MINEAR RICHARD SUMMERS KENNETH HRIBAL ROCKFORD'S OWN I QW? M67 l 5 v sb Q! Q1 - - ninety-eight

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The Rablets surprised the conference advance score sheet when they defeated West high 6-O. The ponies played a bang-up game, at times outclassing a suppos- edly superior eleven. The victory not only raised the boys from the cellar of con- ference standings, but gave the team spirit to carry on. The feature of the game was the fast, powerful of- fensive drive of the ponies. Sparkling in the attack were Beynon, MacCallum, and Prentice. The line had their stars in King, Zuck, and VV'hitf1eld.' QVISITING CAPTAIN! GARRISON Ronny Prentice was given his chance when Truesdell was hurt, and perform- ed so well that he kept the fullback po sition the rest of the season. Ronnie was equally good on defense and of fense. THROWN FOR A LOSS Barney', Marlowe, coming out for the first time, immediately de livered the goods and received a letter. Barney played end, sometimes alternating at tackle, but at both positions playing an excellent game Smoke,' NVhitlield was one of the 'hardest players on the lightweights. He gave all his ability to the team and it was not often that the opposing eleven broke through his side of the line. CHECKING THE RABLETS BYRON MARLOWE ROBERT WHITFIELD RONALD PRENTICE fi! ninety-seven

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9 9 W The Nab lights managed to stop the Pretzel ponies before any permanent dam- age was done to the score and emerged victorious, 13-8, on the Freeport held. The last quarter of the fray witnessed a splendid exhi- bition of football by the home team when they drove down the field in straight football to score one goal and later to push the Rab- lets back for a two-point safety. 'The Rabs, howev- er, played superior ball the first three-quarters and threatened to score several times. A record crowd Wit- nessed the game. at BEAT FREEPORT! Q A A COMING INTO FORMATION Bohn Barr, rated as the best quarterback in the conference at the start of the season, broke his wrist and forced the .team to take a set back. However, he proved his actual worth by making second All Con ference back. Alu Zuck, honorary captain, continued the effective work exhibited last semester guard, and led his team through to a fairly successful season. Zuck was selected as first team All-Conference guard by the coaches. Gene,' Lawson was a clever, fast guard who was noted for tackles on kick- offs. He had a dillicult time getting practice, on account of taking the engi .neering course. Being a Junior, he will return next year. A FLYING START ROBERT BARR ALBERT ZUCK EUGENE LAWSON - - Q Q' Q QW ninety-nine