Somerville High School - Radiator Yearbook (Somerville, MA)

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22 SOMERVILLE HIGH SCHOOL RADIATOR our eleven athletes. “Donny” gathered it in, then, like a frightened rabbit, dodged and twisted his way about sixty yards, across the all-important goal line. It was a very spec- tacular broken field run and climaxed the game. So that, classmates, is how Somerville High got its eighteen counters and its initial victory of the season. The starting lineups:— Somerville Hayes, 1. e. Regan, Capt., 1. t. Janjigian, 1. g. Bertocci, c. Luciano, r. g. Tranello, r. t. Allrecht, r. e. Donahue, q. b. Rogan, r. h. b. Androske, 1. h. b. Falco, f. b. Keith Academy 1. e., McGowan 1. t., Coffey, Capt. 1. g., Fleming c., O’Neil r. g., O’Sullivan r. t., McGuirk r. e., Walsh q. b., Stowell r. h. b., McGuane 1. h. b., Davis f. b., Reilly WALTHAM IS VICTOR October 3. The great Napolean met his Waterloo and, in like happenings Somerville High School collided with Waltham for its first set-back. It requires no knowledge of intricate mathe- matics to recognize the infantile score of our opponents, but, although the defeat was by a small margin, the point is that Somerville lost. The first three periods were devoid of spec- tacular plays, although Falco, occasionally bulled his way through scrimmages. The or- der of play seemed to be attempts at the line, then punting on fourth down. Everyone real- ized that the turning point of the contest would occur on a “break,” and that is exactly how it happened. On the last play of the third stanza, Wal- tham recovered a Red and Blue fumble, and im- mediately, when play was resumed, uncovered a very effective aerial attack. In two passes, from Lands to Johnson, forty-four yards were gained. Then, after two line bucks were at- tempted, Allia smacked across the goal for the game’s only score. Somerville was, figura- tively, never in the game after that. The day, itself, was pleasant and warm, which may have bothered the gladiators, but certainly pepped up the enthusiasm of the- crowd, which witnessed the game. The line-up:— Somerville Hayes, 1. e. Regan, Capt., 1. t. Janjigian, 1. g. Bertocci, c. Luciano, r. g. Tranello, r. t. Allrecht, r. e. Donohue, q. b. Androske, 1. h. b. Rogan, r. h. b. Falco, f. b. Waltham 1. e., Parker 1. t., Miele 1. g., Sanderson c., Jushin r. g., Collura. r. t., Kelly r. e., Emerson, Capt. q. b., Lands 1. h. b., Yalzone r. h. b., Johnson f. b., Allia Kelley, a splendid Waltham tackle, had his jersey torn so badly it resembled a sun-back bathing suit. The leaders of the rival bands were a red- headed boy for us, and a flaming-thatched girl for Waltham. The girl looked like Clara Bow before she (Clara) decided to become a decided blond. Our opponents came from the “Watch City”

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SOMERVILLE HIGH SCHOOL RADIATOR 21 AN APPEAL! THIS article is written for the purpose of proving to you that it is both your duty and your pleasant privilege to support Somerville High athletics, especially football, which has, rightfully been called “the father of academic sports.” Students of this traditional school should be proud of its buildings and its societies. Old S. H. S. has turned out many teams, glorious in victory and so it will continue to do in the future, too. But (and you might stop for fair reflection, while I pause for emphasis), your support, physical and financial, is imperative if we are to hold our heads high in the sport- ing world. The 1931 football schedule is attractive, to say the least, in that we meet some of the strongest local teams. And when we do play, all students will want to be present to see their classmates smashing their rivals. There is great enjoyment to be obtained from watch- ing two teams of merit play a sensational game like football, particularly when, surely, eleven of those boys are acquaintances of yours. Every peppy, red-blooded Somerville High School student will want to cheer for the Red and Blue. And you may have your chance to do this, for, by seeing Mr. William O’Brien, the faculty manager, you can secure as many yellow tickets as you desire, at twenty-five cents each. These checks will entitle you to an afternoon of thrill- ing, healthy fun. So, let’s go. And boys, invite your girl friends along, too. They tell me it’s quite the thing to do. FOOTBALL SCHEDULE Sept. 26 Keith Academy at Somerville. Oct 3 Waltham at Somerville. Oct. 12 At Medford. Oct. 17 Cambridge Latin at Somerville. Oct. 24 Newton at Somerville. Oct. 31 B. C. High at Somerville. Nov. 7 At Brookline. Nov. 14 At Nashua, N. H. Nov. 21 Lynn Eastern at Somerville. Nov. 26 At Rindge Tech. KEITH ACADEMY GAME September 26 was indeed a dismal day, but it colorfully commenced the Somerville High 1931 Football Season. The team of Keith Acad- emy of Lowell, were our worthy opponents, but we sent them home with the impressive score of 18 to 0 burdening their shoulders. Our first touchdown came as a gift from the patron saint of all football players. A rather too ambitious Somerville back “heaved” a pass, “smack” into the surprised countenance of a Keith Academy player. From this “No Man’s Land” it bounded straight into the hands of none other than our all-scholastic captain, Joe Regan, who promptly terminated this “crazy accident” into six points. Touchdown No. 2 was put over by Nicky Androske, when that erst-while player caught a lateral flip from Duggan. This play gained the Red and Blue a half-dozen more units. Rogan deserves much credit for placing the sphere in scoring distance. He skirted ends and sprinted through scrimmages for sizeable yardage. In the fourth period the opposing punter hoisted a kick down to Donahue, the pilot of

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SOMERVILLE HIGH SCHOOL RADIATOR -and our backs should have watched their passes. SIDELINES Bv Robert S. Miller I RECENTLY witnessed a wrestling match and was struck with the similarity of the scene of two pachyderma laboring in the referee’s hold and the sight of some of our student dancers doing the “four hundred.” Somerville High School has quite a giant tri- angle of coaches in Charles Dickerman, ex- Frinceton ace, and Robert Buckley and Mc- Kelvey, well-remembered players at Mt. St. Mary and Villanova, respectively. They might be called the “Big Three” of the instruction •department. In the Waltham game, all sport reporters were requested to surrender their seats to band members. I know that “the pen is might- ier than the sword,” but, I wonder, is it might- ier than the ----? Track followers will be gratified to learn that another cross country team is to be or- ganized under the direction of a competent •coach, to be appointed soon. This running ovent is rightfully gaining in popularity with the students, who now appreciate its value, in that it keeps one out of doors and offers vigor- ous exercise. Wanted: A quarterback or a cheer leader who can emit a war whoop like Joe E. Brown’s “eeyaaah”; a few original and unusual excuses or “gags” for the Noble Order of Gate Crash- ers to use at Dilboy Field, and just one girl who didn’t think that a quarterback was money one received on a refund. SHAKESPEARE On Saturday, October 17, a group of first- year English students attended a performance of “As You Like It,” which was given by the Stratford-Upon-Avon Festival Company at the Tremont Theatre, Boston. This company di- rect from the Memorial Theatre in Stratford, carry on the traditions of the old Globe Thea- tre in which the famous bard himself was once .an actor. 23 On Looking Wise (Continued from page 6) ing their ignorance discovered. A few people may rejoice in thinking they have succeeded in their attempt to look wise, because it gives them confidence in themselves, and this is very essential to them. Others think it good judgment to look wise. Business men who have earned the right to give their opinions, recommend the habit of looking wise. They consider it an asset. Study the face of someone whom you know well. Watch him attempt to look wise when real knowledge is shown on a subject. He will no doubt look comical to you, but your own attempt may prove to be even worse — it prob- ably is. You will find that it is useless to try to deceive others, for wisdom is knowledge practically applied and the only one whom most of you could deceive would be yourself. Agent: “We have no objection to a dog in your apartment.” Prospective Tenant: “Yes, but can I bring my Austin in here?” Mr. Avery to truant: “What are you doing back in school? Didn’t you read my letter?” Truant: “Yes, sir; inside and out. Inside it said: ‘You are expelled,' and outside it said: ‘Return in five days.’ ” “Excuse me, constable,” said the old gentle- man, “but here is a parcel of fish which I found in the railway station.” “Right sir,” answered the new officer of the law, “if it isn’t claimed in six months, it’ yours.”