St Marys High School - La Maria Yearbook (Huber, OR)

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Page Twenty-Four LA NIARIA Football Though comparatively small in numbers yet the brand of football played at St. Mary's has always been a source of marvel and won- der to opponents, admirers, and followers. The Saints, indeed, have built up enviable records and their gridiron prowess is well known to the en- tire football fandom of Oregon. The season of 1936 found the Saints still adding to their foot- ball fame. Playing one of the most difficult schedules ever at- tempted and handicapped by the fact that only four lettermen re- turned, Coach jimmy Robinson placed a well-trained and fighting band of warriors on the field. Fight was the byword. This spirit of do or die dominated the sixty minutes of each game. The pride of this year's team un- doubtedly was the backfield. This quartet of balltoters had all that is necessary, speed, brawn and brains. Quarterback position was held by Captain Jesse Webb. Un- der his leadership the Saints gal loped up and down the gridiron displaying a coolness and confi- dence that astounded all. At block- ing and pass receiving Webb has no peer. Big Lawrence Daly won the fullback birth. Tipping the beams at the 200 mark he bowled over the opposition with ease. One of the most dependable men on the team and certainly one of the hard- est-hitting backs in the State, Daly gave an artistic interpretation of what a good fullback is to the Notre Dame system of play, At right-half Chet Reynolds played a steady game. Relying on his natural speed, Chet swept left end constantly for large and helpful gains. With two years of competition left Reynolds un- doubtedly will be a great star on the future elevens of St. Mary's.

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Athlvtirn FOOTBALL BASKETBALL TRACK and FIELD JUNIOR HIGH ATHLETICS BOXI NU N N

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LA MARIA Page Twenty-Five Left half-back, the keynote po- sition, was occupied hy Iirnie Stas- sens. His speed, combined with strength and size, marked him as one of the outstanding backs in high school circles. His ability as a runner, passer and punter makes him a triple-threat back. Add to this the fact that Stassens was one of the best blockers on the team, without doubt all realize just what Ernie is to our eleven. YVith the exception of Bill Ond- ler the line was composed of in- experienced players. This husky footballer. holding down the wing position, was a demon on defense, an effective blocker and uncanny pass receiver. Bill plans on a col- lege career at Loyola of Los An- geles, where he will without doubt, go a long way in the football world. Davis and Nyssen formed a nifty pair of ends. Their de- fensive ability kept their lane clear and it was a tough assignment to gain around our line. Bechard and Kingsley at tackles gave a great display of aggressiveness. Kingsley, only a freshman, showed great power. A big, husky lad al- ready 180 pounds, Donald un- doubtedly will be a power house in days to come. Laddie Parapid and Oscar Rey- itolds played at the guard positions, Reynolds, the watch-fob type, was sensational on defense. DePiero at center played unerring ball. To Robert Ezell, Julian Wallert, Braithwaite, Fitzpatrick, Buster Jones, K. Sauser goes great credit for their work done, whenever call- ed upon. Starting the season with the .lef- ferson Ramblers the Saints slowly hut surely moulded themselves in- to a clock-like working team. Clatskanie, Banks, Amity, Beaver- ton, Lebanon, Scappoosc and To- ledo were met in rapid succession. The greatest game of the year was the Thanksgiving Day game with Toledo. The Saints quickly netted two touchdowns and goal place- ments and then rested on their laurels. In the third quarter To- ledo spurred and tallied twice but made only one point after touch- down. The final quarter was a hectic affair. Toledo tried des- perately to score and the Saints gave all to hold their slender mar- gin of one point. It was a battle royal until the final whistle. The fans were in an uproar through- out, and great was the victory for the Saints, Perhaps the greatest disappoint- ment occurred in the Scappoose game. VVith the score tied at twelve all and only three seconds left, Dungey, Scappoosc star, scooped a fumble in the air and ran unhamp- cred over the goal line for the winning score as the gun ended the game. The Saints lose Webb, Daly, Undler and Bechard via gradua- tion. With the rest returning great things loom on the football horizon that bode ill for the op- ponents of 1937. The Schedule St. lWary's 6 .......... Jefferson 0 St. Mary's 0 ........ Clatskanie 0 St. Mary's 20 ...........,.. Banks 6 St. Mary's 12 .... ........ A mity 6 St. lVIary's 19 ...... Beaverton 0 St. Mary's 12 ...... Scappoose 19 St. Mary's 0 .....,,... Lebanon 0 St. Ma1'y's 14 ........ Toledo 13