Somerville High School - Radiator Yearbook (Somerville, MA)

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SOMERVILLE HIGH had showed while braving the perils of No Man's I-and. “Fight and fight hard.”’ was the motto of the teams, and they did. The contest waxed hot and furious in the opening quarter and ended with the ball in the centre of the field in Union’s ] ossession. A close observer of the game, after witnessing the two elevens fight so splendidly in the initial quarter with neither showing an advantage over the other, might have declared that the contest would end scoreless, but the “breaks” of tin- game must alwavs be considered. In this case the Union team got the first break. It was an unusual occurrence, and a hard blow to the Essex team and its supporters. The Union quarter had signalled to a fleet end lor a forward. The pigskin, however, never reached its destination, for an alert Essex lines- man blocked the pass. In the act of blocking the pass, the linesman stumbled and the ball, strik- ing him in the chest, bounced off into the arms of a Union half-back, who, quick to grasp the situa- tion. started to sprint with an open field ahead of him. and before the bewildered F.ssex players could realize it. a six point lead had been chalked up against them. They had been scored upon for the first time that season by an opposing eleven. A bit chagrined, nevertheless accepting the shock like true sportsmen, the Essex eleven lined up under their goal posts, 'midst the deafening cheering of the spectators. The Union captain. Hushed by the unexpected touchdown and doubtlessly rattled by the reigning confusion, missed the goal and so the score stood at six. The elevens lined up a gam and the battle waged evenly. The half ended with Union holding their six point lead. The intermission was gladly welcomed by the tired players. Coach Edwards, undismayed by the score against his charges, lectured to them calmly and encouraged them in everv way. The third quarter found Essex fighting the best battle of its career and Union defending its goal valiantly. The massive red-jerseyed backs pounded the Union line incessantly, and Captain Saunders, the Essex quarter, using all his strategy to pilot his eleven to victory, received- round after round of applause for his brilliant', ■clashing plays. The period ended with I nion holding their fierce rivals on the forty-yard line. The last quarter, the Essex mentor played down his best cards and pinned his hopes in tin- ability of his men to come through. It was time for the stonewall line of Union to crumble. Reserves were rushed in on both sides to strengthen the weaker spots in the opposing grid machines. SCHOOL RADIATOR 19 Essex started a last march with the ball in its possession. A series of brilliantly executed for- ward passes gained precious ground, and the heavy line plunging of the red jerseys began to tell and netted yard after yard. The Union line • altered! Essex had the ball on the twenty-five yard line. 1 he supreme moment had come; a secret play which Edwards had told Saunders to save until the last was about to be used. Captain Saunders gave the signals and received the ball. 1 he Essex linesmen fell back as if by magic in a double line, the backs rushed forward and Saunders in ; Hash was completely surrounded bv Ins fellow players. The body id players advanced speedily like a red phaianx and crushed the Union line. The plucky Union players rallied and. holding on tenaciously, split up the body-guard and brought Saunders to earth on the ten-yard stripe. Edwards’ wonder play had counted for twenty big yards, but it was only gained at a great cost, for several moments afterwards it was discov- ered that Saunders had wrenched his ankle severely in the triumphant rush. It was a stag- gering blow to the hopes of the Essex eleven. A moment ago victory was imminent, now defeat was inevitable. The morale of the Essex boys was crushed when they saw their gallant leader being assisted to the sidelines. Then his successor, the diminutive Lee Castle- ton. ran to take his place. The spectators gasped ip astonishment on seeing the midget. It seemed incredible that the little fellow could do anything among his tall and heavy comrades. This was a battle of giants, and everyone failed to see how Castleton would fit in the gruelling struggle. He was greeted sullenly by the tired, groggy Essex players, while the Union men grinned and took the change as a joke. There were three scant minutes left to play when the teams lined up. The crowds figured it would be all over in a few rushes. Castleton, cool and determined, fully understanding the feelings of his fellow players, went to work with one view in mind, that being to win his letter hon- orably hi the eyes of ail his companions. “11 17- 23-34-50.” The little quarter was harking the signals in a snappy fashion and it was as good as a tonic t the red jerseys. lie repeated the signals calling for a forward pass to the right end. The play, to the surprise of all. netted live yards. They were in the shadow of the goal posts now. and the next play was a decisive one. I he Essex players, sweating with excitement, and fighting doggedly, expected Castleton to give the ball to one of the big backs and make a final eflfori to break clean through (Continued on Page 22.)

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18 SOM ICR VILLK HIGH SCHOOL RADIATOR wonderful forward passes worked by Bob .McPhail and Captain Kclliher were a feature of the game. Captain Kclliher. McPhail and Goodwin were the shining tights for Somerville. Zarakov and Duffy excelled for Cambridge Latin. CAMBRIDGE LATIN. SOMERVILLE. J. Sullivan, l.e. .. Clvdc. Benedict. l.t M. Sullivan, l.g. . Anderson, c . .c.. Campbell. Wells Smith, r.g Redman, r.t .... Groden, r.e l.e., Kclliher Shea. Fitzgerald. qi , .q.b., Goodwin. Bhea Zarakov. (Tonin. l.li.b r.h.b.. Bucklev Duffv. r.h.b .... l.li.b.. McPhail Frie. f.b...................f.b.. Marmatul Score—Cambridge Latin. 14; Somerville High. 0. Touchdowns—Made by Duffy and Zarakov Goals from touchdowns—Made by Zarakov (2). Referee— Remmert. Umpire—Scanlon. Lines- man—OTIern. Time—ICight-minute periods. Somerville 0, Newton 41 Somerville met defeat at the hands of Newton at Dilbov Field, Somerville, by a score of 41 to 0. In the first three minutes Newton scored a touchdown by a trick end run. Little needs to be said outside of that the orange and black players proved too fast for the red and blue warriors, and at the end of the first half the score stood 27 to 0 in favor of Newton. As in the Cambridge Latin game, Somerville came back strong in the second half and made large gains by line plunges. Newton’s line seemed to crumble for a few plays and then it turned to a stone wall. Somerville tried some forward passes, but they did not prove very suc- cessful. On one of these passes, Garritv intercepted the ball and carried it for a touchdown. T. Bowen kicked the goal, bringing the score to 34 to 0. Newton’s lateral passing and a clever end run by their quarterback for a touchdown advanced the score to 41 to 0. T. Bowen again kicked the goal. In the last minute to play. Bob Buckley’s thirty-five-yard run brought the Somerville rooters to their feet, but all their hopes vanished, tor as he was tackled, the whistle blew and the game was over. Captain Kclliher played his usual game, while the work of Marmaud. McPhail and Buckley stood cut. Garritv. Stafford and Bowen did good work for Newton. NEWTON HIGH. SOMERVILLE HIGH. Jenkins, Blair. Dunlop, Andres, l.e. r.c.. Fermoyle, Aldrich Johnson, Cartwright, l.t. ...r.t. McKclvey. Fuller Goddard, Regan, l.g..............r.g., Sullivan T. Bowen. Weymouth, c... .c.. Campbell. I. Well:» (j. Bowen. Lcete, Oakes, Leahy, r.g. l.g.. Hopkins Pratt. Lovcjoy, r.t........l.t., Caradi. Casey Osborne. Tedesco. Duane. Chappie, r.e. l.e., Kclliher Stafford, q.b..............q.b.. Shea. Goodwin O’Donnell. McQueston. Hardy, l.li.b. r.h.b., Buckley, Wells. McPhail Garritv. Salinger. Valentine, r.h.b. l.li.b.. McPhail. Wells Kohler. Brewer. Hurley, f.b. f.b.. Marmaud. Buckley Score—Newton High, 41 Somerville High, 0. Touchdowns—Made by Stafford (4). Garritv (2j Goals from touchdowns—Made by 'I'. Bowen (5). Referee—hi. P. Woodlock. Umpire—J. W. Mooney. Linesman—Prendergast. Time—Eight- minute periods. WINNING HIS LETTER (Continued from Page 9.) lie would get his letter after the season was over, but it would be nothing more to him than a mere piece of bunting if the other members of the eleven thought he had not earned it. His dis- appointment was keen, for lie knew he would not have another chance to distinguish himself. The day lor the Union game finally arrived, and excitement at Essex High was keyed to its highest pitch. 'Hie annual game was rated as a classic in Delaware interscholastic sporting circles, for the elevens were evenly matched and the state titie was hanging in the balance. A vast assemblage was on hand to witness the gladiators of the gridiron fight for supremacy, and blaring bands were there to liven the atmos- phere. The red jerseys of the Essex eleven and the blue jerseys of Union made a pretty spectacle and presented a miniature Harvard-versus-Vale battle. The galaxy of stars in the opposing line- ups. and the fact that neither team had been scored on for the season, increased the interest of the title combat. At last the game began, and from the very monienr that the hollow boom which announced the kick-off was heard, to the end of the first quarter the teams kept the frenzied mob on its feet. Even Lee Castleton. on the sidelines, downcast as he was. could not help feeling thrilled at the. glorious sight. Every inch of ground was cieanly fought for. and some of those youths who had fought in the trenches and chanced to be in the game, displayed that same grit and courage on the football field that they

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20 SOM ERYTLLK HIGH SCHOOL RADIATOR 1922 Charles G. Daniels, Editor Walter V. Robinson, Assistant Editor Classmates, this is OCR LAST YEAR. Wc have elected our oflicers and are already for the homestretch. Let’s all get together and make the ('lass of 1922 a class that will never he for- gotten to the school. It is our duty, as we are now at the head of the school, and also of the Radiator Notes Column, to set an example to our underclassmates In- coming to the front in all our activities. The class election resulted as follows:—■ President—Lemuel J. Rogers. Vice-President—Alice L. McGrath. Secretary—Elinor P. Martin. Treasurer—Harold C. Quail. Editor—Charles G. Daniels. Assistant Editor—-Walter V. Robinson. Congratulations, officers; now let’s GO!! Lost A perfectly good cuff link belonging to Jim Powers. Finder please return or come and buy the mate. Ella—“Whv is a clock like a vain, pretty young lady?” Mildred— That’s over my head.” Ella—“Because it’s all face and figure, has no head to speak of. is very hard to stop after it is wound up. and has a striking way of calling attention to itself every hour of the day.” Grace—“I saw an interesting game of ball yesterday.” John—“Who was playing?” Grace—“The washerwomen at the hotel were playing scrub.” “Y aiter. this coffee tastes like mud.” “Well, it was ground this morning, sir.” Wanted!! Short stories and notes for this column. No experience necessary. Apply to Editor. Room 104. or Assistant. Room 110. If the Orchestra. Glee Clubs and Debating teams arc represented by Seniors as is the foot- ball team, we may look forward to some good work. Seniors on the football team Captain Kelliher Marmaud Caldcroni Campbell M cKelvey Sandstrom MacPhail Eldridge Bucklev Shea Goodwin Albrecht Yacubian Sullivan Hopkins McCarthy Coyle Fuller Wells So They Say Well Handled—The pump. How to Grow Fat—Breed hogs. A Trimming Store—The barber shop. Light Work—The gas man’s. The Worst Thing Out—Out of cash. Where to Recover Yourself -The tailor shop. A Man of Some Account—The bookkeeper. Shaky Business—Playing with dice. Don’t forget to hand in notes!! J. Br--cn was “back to school” recently. He hopes to play quarter-back next year. Hero—“What’s in a name?” Comedian— Vowels and consonants.” Have you heard of the new “Frat”? A-skS Robinson. O. C. D. is the name.