Rome Free Academy - De O Wain Sta Yearbook (Rome, NY)

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Tur SENIOR ANNUAL. THE GAMES. Oct. 3. Clinton High School at Rome, Clinton 0, Oct. 10. Syracuse at Syracuse, Syracuse 40, Rome 0. Oct. 17. Waterville at Rome, Waterville 0, Rome 29. Oct. 26. Utica Free Academy at Utica, Utica 12, Rome 0. Nov. 14. Waterville at Waterville, Waterville 6, Rome 5. Total, Opponents 58. Rome 49. A comparison of scores shows that not very far behind her Rome 15. Rome was opponents. The closest game was played with Utica, when Utica’s score practically won on two bad flukes. In real work Rome far outplayed Utica. As for Syracuse of out- Captain Meyers was laid up in the Utica game, and his position was taken in the games after that by The consistent work throughout the season was, no doubt, played by Bell, while Halstead did bril- liant although sometimes erratic work. Bartlett, Wilson and Evans with exper- ience should Curtis, Harrington and Gawkins made a rock-bound line. On the whole, while the coach was hired, the practice went on pretty well; but, by way of criticism of the season, it should be said that after the first couple of games the interest and spirit of the fellows seemed to The exact cause of this is hard to define. This was partly shown by lack of ‘‘training”. No team can do good work unless the was course we were classed. ably Flanagan. most become plucky players. wane. smoking and keep players give up eating hearty This lack of interest, coupled perhaps with lack of support, on the part of the whole school, largely explains why the not finished. One thing Rome is that the should develop a real pride and interest in the represent it; but before this can be done the team itself must be a unit in the enthusiasm for and in the that the schedule is being played, not fora lark for the team, not so much for the personal glory of the players, but for the name and honor of the Rome Free Academy. Then, and not until then, it be expected that the Academy is going to very earnest support, or that citizens of the community are going to care much for the foot ball season. Pride in the team and all that it represents, and a spirit and enthusiasm that will not down, and foods, and regular hours. season Was necessary to school teams which practice idea can give any even the and school that will swallow up all petty personal differences in a common ideal; will be the the panacea for all athletic evils. This spirit will cause new men to get and practice to thus develop mat erial for coming years, and it will carry through any schedule to the end through victory or defeat. The team is to be praised for its work as far as it but let us try another make everything go a good deal farther, Most of the players will be in school next fall and prospects are bright for a winning team under the manage- ment of Hopkins and the captaincy of Gawkins. out goes, year to old

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Tue SENIOR ANNUAL. FOOT BALL—Season of 1903. W. Harry Meyers, Captain. 3ALL with bright started por prospects for a successful season and for one of the best teams the Academy A schedule was arranged with ever had. seme of the leading Acadamies of central New York, Utica, Syracuse, St. John’s Military Academy, Clinton, etc. Under the captaincy of Harry Meyers the practice started off with good vim on the Y. M.C. A. field. An important was taken when the services of Coach Watkins were secured fora few weeks. If there is any tendency on the part of the fellows not to turn out to practice, the forceful work of a coach ought to check it. A teamcan never do its best work, or represent the school in the way without regular, vigorous practice and careful training. such as step best L. A. Gaines, Manager. The team was made up partly of former players and partly of some new material. Of the latter Kelley gave a great deal of The players lined up in the following way: Halstead, Nock promise. Left end - - - Left tackle - Curtis Left guard - - - Bell Center - Harrington, Marcy Right guard - Gawkins, Pendell Right tackle - - - Kelley Right end Wilson, Bartlett Quarter back Scripture, Evans Left half back - - Right half back Full back - - - - Water boy, (see picture) Flanagan Meyers, (captain) O’ Donnell Roxie”

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Tur SENIOR ANNUAL. GIRLS’ BASKET BALL— Season of 1904. Jane Armstrong, Captain. 'T’HE season of basket ball ’04, began with much enthusiasm. The former season showed the girls, that although victory is glorious, it is hard to obtain. Atfer many trials and tribulations, the Association, with the assistance of Mr. Connell, succeeded in obtaining the same hall that was used last year. After three Mr. Campbell as coach, the girls played The was scheduled for December fourth and weeks of practice with théir first and only game. game played on that date, with the Hamilton Athletic Club. 11-2 line-up-was as follows: The game resulted ina score of in favor of Rome. The Ethyl Jones, Manager. Jane Armstrong (Captain) May Wilson Ernestine Jacobus Ruth Hopkins R. G. Genievieve Etson Ethyl Jones L,. G. May Vassar Miss Armstrong, goals 5, Miss Jacobus, foul 1. Umpire, D. R. Campbell, R. F. A. Referee, Stowell, Colgate. Receipts of game, $29.50. $16.50. Balance, $13.00. After the game the Rome team enter- tained the visiting five at Seegar’s Academy. The girls were unable to carry out their the teams in the neighboring towns had either disbanded or refused to play outside games. The basket ball team of °04 has broken the record of the Rome Free Academy by winning every game they played in an entire season.. Genivieve Underhill (Captain) Mable Vassar Genivieve Culver Cc. R. F. L. F. Expenses, promising season, because