Slater High School - Slawica Yearbook (Slater, MO)

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t,-gf If SLATER HIGH SCHOOL THE LEGENDE FOOTBALL 1 928 Slater victoriously opened the 1928 football season, by defeating the New Frank- lin eleven 19 to 13. The Wildcats, went into the last half, with the small end of the score, but with the old Wildcat determination to win. This game gave the boys encouragement, for the greater conflicts, that were to follow. This was a non- conference game. Slater in the first conference game of the season, played the strong Higginsville eleven. In the first few minutes of the game Higginsville made her only touchdown, failing to kick the goal. The Wildcats outflayed them the rest of the game, keeping the ball in Higginsville territory most o the time. In the 4th quarter after ad- vancing the 'pi skin to the 8 yard line Sherman, Slater's fleet-footed halfback skirted the right en Ear a touch down, making the score 6-6 as Slater, also failed to kick the oal. Ifi the next conference game, Slater unable to score, suffered our only defeat by the strong attack of the William Chrisman team. Our opponents gained a six to nothing lead in the first quarter, holding it throughout the game, although threat- ened at times by the strong offensive plays, of the Slater Wild Cats. Slater in showing Odessa what a strong, hard fighting team she had, walked off of the Bull Dogs gridiron with a 6-0 victory. Although played on a dry field there was considerable fumbling, however no touchdowns resulted therefrom. Slater made her winning score in the last quarter, through the good teamwork of the Wildcats. The Wildcats playing their first home game with Lexington, finished the game, with the large end of a 27-O score. The boys seemed to feel the support the Slater side lines were giving them, and made many good plays, resulting in four touch downs, and three goals. The Slater football fans went home feeling very proud of their team. Slater scored her third victory of the season by defeating the Sedalia Tigers, 6-0 on a sea of mud. Slater played mostly a defensive game. And made her touch down in the third quarter. Both teams, made remarkably few fumbles, considering the condition of the field. V The Slater-Marshall game proved to be a fast, well played game. The first quarter showed the teams on even terms as they were excited and nervous. The second puarter was different, Slater having the advantage, and was holding Marshall to ew yards. The 3rd quarter was similar to the 2nd, Slater made yards at will but when in scoring territory Marshall always held like a stone wall. The fourth quarter saw the Slater team fighting desperately and after a beautiful run by Sherman on a fake set kick formation, which placed the ball in scoring territory, the Slater team scored a touchdown. Slater threatened to score again but the Marshall team rallied and held them off. This game closed the High School Football career of several players who will be missed by next year's squad in their bid for a championship team. YEA GANG FIGHT EM: Date Slater Scare Opponmtr Scare Sept. 28 .......... ..... W ild Cats .... 19 .... New Franklin ....... 13 Oct. 5 ...... ..... W ild Cats .... 6 .... ..... H igginsville ........ 6 Oct. 19 ...... ..... W ild Cats .... 0 .... ..... I ndependence. . . . . . 6 Oct. 26. Nov. 9 .....WildCats .....WildCats ...6 .... Odessa ............. 0 Lexington .... .... 0 Nov. 16 ..... ...., W ild Cats .,.. 6 .......,........ Sedalia ....... .... 0 Nov. 23 ................. Wild Cats .... 6 ................ Marshall ..... .... 0 BIG SEVEN FOOTBALL STANDING Independence ........ 10002, Odessa .............. 3332, Slater ............... 8002, Marshall-Sedalia ..... 2502, Higginsville ......... 7502, Lexington ........... 0002, Fifty-seven

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SLATER HIGH SCHOOL THE LEGENDE THE FOOTBALL MEN Richard Dick Nuckles CCapt.j Q.B. 1475 Richard was a worthy Captain who held the esteem and respect of his team-mates and was a real leader and football general. Richard was placed on the All-Conference team and was honored even more by being selected as Captain of the same. Dick was one of the best all around football players in the conference. L. W. Dub Meier CcenterD 1665 L.W. was another All-Conference man and he was a decided favorite for the place. L. W. held the respect of his opponents. Meier's place at center will be hard to fill. ' Alfred Galloping Cameron Cendl 1555 Alfred won a place on the second All-Conference team. He played his position well and could be relied upon to take care of his assignment. John Sherman BQ 1645 John was one of the hardest line plungers in the Conference and should have been placed on the mythical eleven. John's weight and speed made him hard to stop. Harold Bacon Clark BQ 1445 Harold was good on returning punts and was a shifty back, could find the holes opened by the line and was an excellent passer. Kenneth jete Jeter Cguardl Capt. Elect 1535 He made the second All-Conference team and was a guard of no mean ability. Kenneth will lead the Wildcats next year. George Kansas Lyon CguardD 1665 George didn't say much, but action speaks louder than words. He was placed on the All-Conference team. George handles his man like he handles a piece of pie for he eats them up. Henry Rit Johnson CtackleD 1555 Henry is a fast aggressive man and gets down fast on punts and runs good interference. He has two more years to play. Dawes Stipes CendD 1355 What Dawes lacks in size he made up in scrap. He will be missed next year. Clinton Diddle Tennell CtaCkleD 1505 He was a strong tackle and knew his position, and was a willing worker and an earnest player. S. T. Yowell CH. BQ 1445 S. T. will be remembered for his ability to take passes out of the air and was a good interference man. Cecil Six-spot Iman CH. BQ 1295 Cecil is small, but quick and shifty. Watch him next year. Arthur Deis BQ 1345 Arthur is another man who will bear watching next year. He did some good interference and defensive work this year. Much credit is due the rest of the squad who helped make a winning team, so here's to Brame, Brock, Cheney, DeLong, Dodson, Flynn, Garnett, Giger, Gordon, Grinsley, Kirby, Kleine, Nickell, Pollard, Randall, Smith, Sweney, and Stechman. F if ty-nine