Rockford High School - Rocketeer Yearbook (Rockford, MN)

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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

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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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IN A HUDDLE It was DeKalb's misfor- tune to play Rockford when the Rabs were at the height of their power. journeying to the Barb City with a fighting spirit to turn back the cohorts of the Orange and Black, the Rabs came, saw, and conquered their opponents in the biggest score of the season, 45-O. Five Rabs broke into the scoring column, while Nordstrom led the list of ground gainers with l68 yards from scrimmage to his credit. Swanson, cap- tain of the home team, played the best game for the losers. 'fOrrie,' Nordstrom was selected by the Big Seven coaches as the most fitting man to occupy the Conference fullback position. Orrin played a smashing game at fullback and was the backbone of Rock- ford's secondary defense. ORRIN NORDSTROM ROBERT DENNIS REUBEN PETERSON T T Bobn Denngis rose from the light- weight ranks to win a regular berth on the varsity team. During his two years of competition, Bob outwitted many teams by playing a clear, heady game. rely: n IJA JM 1 squad, tipping the scales at 190. ' z cte ctcison payed center, and formed part of the All-Conference com- bination-PalmenMcGeachie and Peter- son. Bad passes were not frequent by Pete. He was the heaviest man on the COACH ARTHUR LUNDAHL A PLAY THAT WORKED Q Z W W - one hundred