Somerville High School - Radiator Yearbook (Somerville, MA)

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SCMFRYILLK HIGH SCHOOL RADIATOR. 21 ATHLETICS. FRANKLIN F. PHILLIPS, JR., fpcrtirg Editor. The school is beginning a year of athletics under conditions which have never been met with before. Although the prospect of filling out a football team has often been poor indeed, never- theless, for the last few years there have been on hand several men who had played on former elevens and were to be depended upon. We have only two old players left this year, but all know their ability. While the new material for building up a championship eleven is lighter than we have had for several years past, all are playing with the dash and courage which has always characterized Somerville teams. Our boys have always gone in to win out against any odds, and have given a spirit to our athletics which must remain. The increasing success of all our ven- tures, culminating in the Senior Foot- ball Championship of last fall, has left us with a tar greater reputation to de- fend than any preceding team has had ; probably a greater reputation than any other Interscholastic team has ever gained. Our outlook is encouraging, but whether we win again this year, or not, our reputation of playing the hard, determined sort of game, which has won for us the respect of other schools, will be sustained. Somerville 5 ; Malden 0. The school team played its first game of the season with Malden High School at Malden, Sept. 28. It was the first game for both teams and was not unat- tended by a little unsteadiness usual in such a case. Malden’s team was much the heavier, but played a less snappy game, and evidently did not have the science of its opponent. Our team was badly handicapped by the absence of Captain Hall, who tried to play for about two minutes in the first half, but was unable to continue on account of injuries received in practice a few days before. Hatch also received a severe strain on his knee in the first half and has not put on a suit since. Somerville was thus obliged to play the second half without a veteran. Malden kicked off to Somerville and stopped the rush on our 25-yard line. Somerville then punched the line for steady gains, Jones doing fine work. Malden held for downs on their 40-yard line. By sharp work Somerville pre- vented them from making any large gains. They then worked a fake kick completely deceiving our inexperienced men. C. Patch stopped the play after a gain of 48 yards had been made for Malden. Had this play been stopped without loss for Somerville we would probably have scored in the first half. In the second half Lewis, who had taken Hatch’s place at tackle, went to full back, Grant going to left tackle. Jones kicked off to Malden, and after changing sides two or three times the ball was taken well down into Somer- ville’s territory. Jones then took the ball around the end by fine rushing for a 30-yard run. The line was then tried rather unsuccessfully. Jones then kicked the ball fairly between the posts, scoring a goal from the field for Somer- ville. This was remarkably good work considering that he has had no chance to practice the play.

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20 SQMKRVILLE HIGH SCHOOL RADIATOR. 1901. That scat by the window in the Physics room—how Pipe must long for it this year! The old familiar phrase, “Miss B---- stop your laughing!” Can Pigon find any difference between Corin and corn ? A P'rcshman was heard to remark that he thought the teachers were “lovely.” Noble is going to put up a sign,—not “Keep off the grass,” but, “Keep out of my desk.” Bradford has started a new society— “Sons of Rest.” The boys of the third floor want an elevator to save them from walking up three flights of stairs. What do the girls think ? Miss D. told us that there is a new flower that goes by the name of the “Blooming Blossom.” We should all like to see it. Glazier’s song, “Oh! where, Oh! where is my pencil gone ?” We are glad to see William Eaton in our ranks, another athlete added to our school. “Even the walls have ears,”—curtains in Room 30. A class constitution should be drawn up immediately. Don’t get absent minded and carry the microscopes out of the laboratory. At the class meeting held Wednes- day, Sept. 20, the following officers were elected for the ensuing year : Sidney II. Ilunkins, president; Chester L. Whitaker, vice president, and Maud M. Morse, secretary. Mr. Poor was unani mously elected treasurer for the second term. 1902. The question asked (not by a few) Is certainly quite simple; Everyone wishes to know if you Are going to Tremont Temple. The author of the foregoing wishes to state to a much abused public that he is in possession of a duly signed and certi- fied “Poetical License.” We learn in History C that the Huns were a “grazing people.” Another race peculiarity. Armstrong is in training for a profes- sionalist humorist. We all agree that “the first bell” at the close of recess is a great inconven- ience. Some of our classical students are now mystifying the “dog-house-man” with sundry requests for a canis sine. Our class is rather widely scattered. Besides occupying Rooms 22, 28 and 30 C, we have delegations in 23, 32 and 30 A. “Got cher elocution ?” “Sure.” “Got ’ny inc’rcct sentences?” “Nope, everybody I know speaks c’rect.” Two new societies are being organized in the class—the “1902 Debating Soci- ety.” and the “Art Club.” Their names explain their character. The former is a strictly class affair, but the latter is open to all members of the school. Both Harris of the Debating Society and Zetterman of the Art Club are looking for converts. 1903. What about class pins? Teacher—“Where is your example?” Pupil—“On the side-board.” A theme is a burden to Ilodgdon’s mind. How it does amuse Small to squeak his desk. Let us all attend the football games this season. As the Freshman Class is so large we ought to make a good showing in the Radiator. Notes will be gratefully received in Room 12. We are longing to see our first report cards. The secret enemies of the E. Ik L. are going to hold a meeting Friday at the close of school. Oh ! what is so rare as an hour with June! Ask Billy Fitzgerald. The next thing to join is the Camera Club.

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22 SOMERVILLE HIGH SCHOOL RADIATOR. On Malden’s kickoff C. Patch clev- erly caught the ball and made a good run. There was no more scoring. Whittaker was the star of the game considering his inexperience. For new men, Lewis, C. Patch and Moore also did well. Mitchell and Hurley played well for Malden. McCarthy also punted finely. The game was won by Somerville s sand and aggressive play. The lineup: Somerville High. Malden High. Harts. 1. c.. r. e.. Walls Lewis, 1. t.. r. t.. Hill Hatch, 1. t. Grant. 1. t.. r. t.. Decatur Beardsley, i. g., r. g., Flanders W. Patch, c., c., Jurry Kimball, r. g., 1. g., Bartholomew 1. g., Barrows Whittaker, r. t.. 1. t., Powers Moore, r. e.. 1. e.. Mitchell R. Pipe, r. e. Armstrong, q., q., McCarthy, Capt. C. Stone, q., Jones (acting capt.), 1. h.. r. h.. Rice C. Patch, r. h., 1. h., Hurley Lewis, f., f.. Gatchell Hubbard, f., Score—Somerville High, 5. Goal from the field — Jones. Referee— Mr. Hill. Malden. Umpire—Mr. Drouet, Somerville Citizen. Linesman—Mr. Avery, S. II. and L. Somerville vs. Andover. Somerville played a fine game against the heavy Andover eleven on Oct. 4. Our team, compared with that of Andover, appeared too light to be a fit opponent for such heavy men, but played a snappy,determined game,which caused considerable surprise to the spectators. Andover won the toss and worked the ball down the field by steady gains, making no long runs. In about ten minutes Levine had scored a touchdown. Bloomer failed to kick the goal. After this Somerville appeared a little tired and did not hold so firmly until Andover had nearly scored again. Before the ball was pushed over, our team made a wonderful rally considering the weight opposing them. Bloomer again failed to kick an easy goal. Andover started sgain with the ball, but after three downs, Kimball broke through and blocked Levine’s kick. The ball bounced back about ten yards, when it was picked up by Harts, who by clever dodging carried it 30 yards for a touchdown. Jones kicked the goal. There was no more scoring in the first half. In the second half the Andover team had things their own way. Somerville was given 15 yards because of off side play. Andover scored twice in seven minutes. With three minutes to play, Captain Ball went into the game. lie kicked off, sending the ball flying down between Andover’s goal posts. Levine took it, but was tackled by Hall on Andover’s 30-yard line. Andover then made steady gains, but failed to score again. It is remarkable that Andover could make no long runs throughout the game. Harts, Jones, Lewis and Kim- ball played well for Somerville. The lineup: Andover. Somerville. Mathews, 1 e., r. e., Moore Rothchild, 1. t., r. t-. Hamblin, Hall Weeks, 1. g„ .ri g., Kimball Howe, Flinn, c., c., Patch Kenney, r. g., 1. g.,C. Stone Bloomer, r. t., 1. t.. Whittaker Rafferty, r. e.. 1. e., Harts. R. Pipe Brown, q. b., q. b., Armstrong. E. Stone Rinehart. McKay. 1. h. b., r. h. b.. C. Patch Collins, r. h. b.. 1. h. b.. Lewis, Jones Levine, f. b., f. b.. Hubbard Score Andover, 22 : Somerville. 6. Touch- downs—Levine (4» Harts. Goais from touch- downs—Jones, Bloomer (2). Umpire—Stearns. Referee -C. R. Pipe. Linesman—Winslow. Time—20 and 10 minute periods. Somerville, 5 ; Medford, 0. The old rivalry between S. H. and L. and Medford High, which has lasted since Junior League days, drew a large crowd to the Oval on Wednesday, the 10th. Somerville with a lighter team clearlv outplayed its rival, keeping the bull always in Medford's territory. Our touchdown was scored in the first half. Ball bucked the line in fine style for re- peated gains. More of Jones’ punting could have been used effectively. Wil- liams and Blakely gained ground for Medford. For our team, Jones, Ball and Lewis excelled.