St John Central High School - Centralite Yearbook (Bellaire, OH)

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.3 - ----l----'----,--- -- T H E L A M P A D 1 s 'r f--,-------------f----- -0 'Z A fl i v they were easily outclassed by the sea- soned Saints . More forward passes were thrown in this contest than in any high school grid battle this season. O'Brien was the defensive star of the -Bellaire team. Hockinberry accounted for two of the touchdowns, and De Marco and Lombardy each tallied one. About the only time the Central lads were suc- cessful in holding the Saints was on the try for the point after the touchdown. ST. JOHN'S 0. WOODSFIELD 6 In the season's final on Thanksgiving Day the Myersmen played in a snow- storm which completely obliterated the markings on the field. After fighting in the blizzard for three quarters with honors even, Woodsfield got the break and pushed over a touchdown for a 6-0 victory over the Fighting Irish , The Saints fought the Monroe Gridders fierce- ly throughout the entire game, but due to extremely cold weather, fumbles were frequent on both sides. Players and spectators alike, shivered along the snowy waste of the gridirong skis and snow shoes would have been more in place than helmets and cleets. St. John's made seven first downs and com- pleted Iive passes. but Woodsfleld won the game by a narrow margin of one touchdown. 101-xoxo: 10:0 P-I GO O0 C I I I-I QD Q3 O I 1 rioioioioioioja ,101 ijojoif-101014 All ' 2 I ! Q ! ! E 'I 1 ! Q ! E I E l i i E Q ! ! i Q ! i i Q ! E ! ! ! I D Q ! !.

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1880 LOUIS VALLORIC -------- End Lefty was the best fumble recoverer on the team, and his recoveries were a great help to St. John's. He is a hard charging player, and one that breaks up many plays in their inception, a sure tackler, and a strong man down the field under kicks. He combined with Patty to make incursions around the flanks very difficult. Lefty is lost to us by graduation, but his Hghting spirit will live on. THOMAS WILLIAMS ----- Quarterback Tom stepped into that position about three years ago and promptly hung out the sign that no others need apply. He appeared equally at home calling signals or facing the field to snag a pass or nail the receiver, and no one can deny his worth at quarter. Tom is the type of a player that studies the game and gives his best at all times. We hope Tom goes to college, for we sure would like to see him make good. MICHAEL DE MARCO ----- Halfback Plunges, passes, runs, were all alike to Shoe. He dotes on iight, and the bigger they come, the better he likes them. Sure of foot and fleet, he earned his name, for he doesn't know what defeat means, and only the last whistle can stop him. Shoe's indomitable courage and fight will carry him through life to vic- tory. This is his last year, and he cer- tainly will be hard to replace. JAMES 0'BRIEN -------- Tackle There is little that you could say about Jimmie that everyone does not already know. The fact that he holds the Ohio Valley record for blocking punts is proof of his worth. This takes nerve, and Jimmie has it. He specialized in get- ting his man, and he always got him. Jimmie was picked on a good many All Valley teams this season, and we hope to find him on some college fresh- men team next year. CLEMENT BAKOSH ------- Tackle Clem played tackle, and whenever a few yards were needed, he was the man called upon to make way for our backs to go rushing through. Smart, aggres- sive, and a willing worker, you may be ksure Clem was always ready to give all he had for St. John's. Never com- plaining but following orders, Clem is the type of player that is a joy to the heart of a coach. He will be missed by all. U in 1930 HENRY BOIARSKI -------- End Henry was a hard hitting end. Though light, he was nervy, and none were too big for him to get under. As long as Henry was in the first line and got the first crack at the opposing runner, he was satisfied, for he was a great defen- sive player and gave his best at all times. Henry graduates this year, and will he hard to replace. BERNARD BENLINE ------- Guard Bernard showed up in good form this year. He was a fast knifing guard who out through the opponents' line to down jjxhe opposing backs for a loss. He doted rv N. XX- W if JA, on fight and made a name for himself by his splendid defensive work. Bernard also leaves this year and will be greatly missed. - FRANK LOMBARDY ------ Halfback Lum, our dashing halfback holds his fame as one of the classiest backs that ever lugged a ball on the gridiron. De- fensively and offensively he left little to be desired. A tremendous driver and a swift runner, he let up only when they carried him off the field. Lum was picked on many All Valley selections, and with still another year, he should easily make his goal- All Valley . HAROLD HOCKINBERRY ---- Fullhack None of them were too big for Hockey, though the opponents did their best to put him out of the games, this only served to make him fight the harder. His playing has marked him as a hard- hitting back, and when he hits them they stay hit. Hockey also was chosen on many All Valley teams. At full-back he is worth his weight in gold, for he doted on fight. He should get his fill in the next two years. FRANK BUSACCA ------- Hnlfbnck Frank made good, there is no doubt about that. He was a speedy, a depend- able pivot man, and an ideal ball-lugger. He could punt and punt with the best of them. He has a good toe and a witty head, a combination that is hard to beat. Frank will make things lively for our opponents in the coming year, and should easily be one of the best backs in the Valley. JOHN HOUSTON ---- ---- 1' ackle Big, powerful Johnnie took his place R: the varsity ranks and showed by his ctions that his was a permanent place on the squad. Johnnie played the line for all he was Worth, and his worth was I i ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! -3 m cs :- as 3 -o cw :J W '73 ! ! ! l ! ! E i Q ! Z 110101:lioiuioiniuilliuinininlininirlisnqplninxit1itnilIioioioiclioinillilviililbitbitlioitlif 'Q