Topeka High School - Sunflower Yearbook (Topeka, KS)

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i 6rd'sa, . My as 'Myer 5531? , iff ff' f' . gf fi ff 'fy if 9 IKM! 9 lANDLS LAKE CAD ART DITTEM PE C IQLSON .. ,M -M, .y SCU MMI 9 Six CA LK Q M 1. .4 zqv' xl .. M0 FARLA D SMOUP JIM LANDES, Fullback-183 lbs. Jim was one of the two returning letter- men from the 1931 grid squad. It was around Jim that the team was built this year. He called the signals and did more than his share of the ball-lugging. He backed up the line like a Veteran and was good for three or four yards each time he carried the ball. Sharing the burden of punting. he shone in this depart- ment also. His line-plunging ability was sec- ond to none in the league. He could always be counted upon to put forth his best efforts for the success of the Trojans. LLOYD SCHWARTZ, Halfback-163 lbs. Displaying that same broken field running that made him feared by all opponents in 1931, Lloyd was the outstanding player this year. His open field form was beautiful to watch, and more than once this fall he broke away from tacklers to score. On the throwing end of most of the 'Trojan passes, he was responsible for most of the gains made through the air. His 90 yard run for a touchdown in the XVyandotte game was the most spectacular play of the season. ETHBERT CAULK, End-156 lbs. The premier pass snagger of the squad - that is the title that Ethbert Caulk received. If a pass came even close to his fingers. 'tEp could get it. His scoring record this year was fiye touchdowns. His two touchdowns in the Manhattan game will long be remembered. On defense he stopped play with success, while on offense he was the fastest man in the forward line. A great many of the opponent's plays at the other end of the line were broken up by Ethbert's speed. He could evade a blocker. get clear around the offense. and make a tackle right on the line of scrimmage. JACK MCFARLAND, Halfback-165 lbs. Although not a regular. when inserted into the lineup, Jack Dlayed a steady and driving game that wore down all opponents. He had lots of drive and when he broke into the open. he was hard to catch. As a blocker, he paved the way for many of the Trojan gains. Injuries ham- pered him during part of the year, but when he did play he displayed a brand of football that brought fear into the hearts of all opponents. GEORGE SHOUP, End-165 lbs. Starting the season at tackle and then being shifted to end, Shoup played equally well at either position, As a defensive end he played a smart game and never allowed himself to be pulled out of position. Few gains were made around his end. Injuries kept him out of several games. The strong point of Georges defensive play was his ability to bat drown the opponents passes. He saved quite a few touchdowns through this ability. GEORGE LAKE, Guard-180 lbs. Short, stocky. fast. and smart. Those are the requirements for an ideal guard. and George lilled them all. Few gains were made across his position during the season. XVhen there was a pile up at the center of the line, it was usually George, at the bottom, who had stopped the play. Pulling out of his position on sweep- ing end runs, he took down opposition with precision. HARRY GARHART, Tackle-180 lbs. Although not a regular until the latter part of the season, when given his chance Harry cinched a position for the remainder of the year. His defensive work won favorable com- ment. XVhen a play came his way, he either stopped it at the line or before it ever got that far. His work throughout the season won him a position of tackle on the All-Shawnee county team. Players for the team were chosen by the coaches of all the high schools in the county- Highland Park. Seaman, Wfashburn. Topeka Catholic, and Topeka High. DONALD DITTEMORE, Quarter-175 lbs. As a blocking back and a punter, Dinty won a place on the 1932 grid team. His punts averaged from 30 to 40 yards per game, In the Omaha game his kicks averaged 41 yards. On end runs it was Donald who took out the opposition, so that the ball-carrier could make a gain. He threw part of the passes and. as a defensive halfback. he broke up many of the opposing teams' attempts tn pggsh Though handicapped by Weak eyes, he played so well that his absence in the lineup will be felt ne-Xt year. LELAND CARLSON, Halfback-171 ibs. Not a regular starter until late in the season, when Lee did make a place on the team he performed like a veteran. His twisting, Shift- ing, open field running was difficult for oppos- ing players to match, and his deception was the delight of the grandstands. He was also n steady defensive player and one Vvho Could be counted upon to get off a good punt if it were needed. XVhen Coach XVeaver installed him as a regular, he proved his worth by playing oute standing football the rest of thft wagon

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Topeka High School Sunflower 1955 PUBLISHED BY THE SENIOR CLASS OF THE TOPEKA HIGH SCHOOL ITI-IDRAXVIXG from the old Northeast league early in the 1932 football season, Topeka, to- gether with Emporia, Manhattan, Lawrence, and Ottawa, formed the Eastern Kansas conference. NVy- andotte was invited to join but de- clined because of the distance to Emporia and Manhattan. Coach E. B. Xlfeaver faced the job of building an entire new for- ward wall and filling two backlield places. Landes, fullback, and Schwartz, halfback, were the only two returning lettermen. Practice Begins Early Practice started the first of Sep- tember with a large number of junior high p l a y e r s reporting. Troians Enter New League Topeka Joins Four Others to Form New Conference Light drills were held for a week. Then suits were issued and work began. First squad members were chosen and put under the tutelage of Coach VVeaver, Lin e Coach Powers, and A s s i s t a n t Coach Hadley. All others were taken over by the intramural coaches, Carl P. Snyder and H. D. Shotwell. Four teams were chosen and a Round- Robin tourney played. The Blues, captained by Pollock, won the title with four wins and one defeat. Twenty f'All-Stars were picked from the Lawrence second team. The game, held November 19 at Chandler field, ended with a score of 123 to O in favor of the All Stars. four teams to play the Scene at Night Football Game f f 'Vi' c ' Wi t-21 :21 Ta iilfkifs Lloyd Schwartz, Football Captain New Organizations Appear During the football season, To- peka Higlfs new organization, the Trojanettes, made their appearance on the field. During the half of each home game, the fifty girls ap- peared, clad in gold and black skirts with corduroy jackets, new this season, under the direction of M i s s Milicent Hosmer, adviser. The group presented a new drill at each game. At the first Thanks- giving game of several years for the Trojans, the newly organized Trojan-Knights appeared with the girls for the first time in Moore Bowl. Five

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S . ' Q v Y ' 5 I GN BU EL ONDLRLY HOWARD BETHEL, Guard-170 lbs. As a running mate for Lake, Howard filled the place admirably. He could always bc counted upon to give his best. Opponents say that he was one of the hardest playing guards against whom they played. His tackling was sure and hard and his going down on punts was second to none, He is a former Lawrence High School player. Howard was picked by the coaches of all county high schools for the All- Shawnee county team. ROBERT WONDERLY, Tackle-177 lbs. Playing regular this year, after almost earn- ing his letter last year, Bob came into his own this season. Play after play he broke up, and his work in the Omaha game was outstanding. Often he broke through the opposing team to throw the runner for a loss before his oppon- ent ever got started. On offense Bob had loads of drive and plenty of fight. If it was humanly possible to take his man out and so make a hole, he did. Opponents who played against him feared him greatly. ORAN BURNS, End-160 lbs. Playing either end or tackle, Oran was the most versatile line man this season. He began the season at end, was changed to tackle for a few games. and then was placed back at end. In either capacity he performed like a veteran. His defensive ability was second to none in the league, and on offense he could always be counted on to take his man out. He was on the receiving end of some of the passes. also. JUNIOR SHAW, Halfback-150 lbs. Shaw was one of the three underclassmen to receive a letter this year. Although rather small. he was fast and played hard. On end runs and smashes through tackle, he often broke away for gains. His defense playing was also commendable. He did not play as a regular all year. but developed so rapidly during the season that at the end of the year he was con- sidered one of the veterans. As a halfback next year Junior should be a power. He has a drive that will be remembered by anyone he hit. ELMER RUSSUM, Quarter-140 lbs. The best little player I have ever had. That is what Coach XVeaver said about Elmer. YVhen things werent going just right, Coach always looked first to Elmer. As soon as he was inserted into the lineup, the team began to function. and the Trojans would begin an- other victorious march. A broken hand kept him out of the XVichita and Emporia games, mir when he was playing he played the smoothest and hardest fighting game of any of the Trojans. BURNS SHNW, IVAN WASSBERG, Center-185 lbs. After playing sub-center last year, Ivan W-on a regular berth this year. Vsing his 185 pounds to good advantage, he was a 'Frojan mainstay on both offense and defense. His passes back from center were accurate and fast. Often he broke through the line to throw opposing backs for a loss. As roving center on pass defense he broke up many intended passes. IVAN HOLSTRUM, End-160 lbs. A returning letterman from the undefeated 1930 team, Ivan became a regular this year. I-Iis defensive work was outstanding, and on punts Ivan was the iirst end to be down -on them. Though he was not a regular pass re- ceiver. he demonstrated in the Emporia game that he could get them. On offensive plays around his end or through tackle, Ivan was generally at the bottom of the pile with the ball carrier. XYh.en he got his hands on a man, that man was just the same as down because Ivan rarely ever missed a tackle. ORVAL BEHM, Guard-165 lbs. Although not a regular. when Behm was sent into the lineup, the team immediately began going places. On defense he stopped many of the opposing teams plays by breaking through to throw them for a loss. He came out of the line to run interference for the ball carrier on various plays and would always take his man out. On offensive line plunges Orval not only invariably made a hole in the line for the ball lugger but also went on through as interfer- ence to take out one of the opponents backtield men, NORMAN FRENCH, Halfback-145 lbs. 't'l'he speed man of the backtieldf' Short but well-built. Norman was the fastest back this year. On end runs he was elusive and often broke away from opponents through his speed. Playing safety on defense. he could always be counted upon to make a good return of punts. He will be back next year and will form the nucleus around which the team will be built. However, with all the junior high players who reported this year and the intramural stars coming up next year, Norman will have a big job to handle. ALLAN DUNCAN Allan Duncan received a letter this year as football athletic manager. This is the first time the Work of the manager has been so honored. The manager's duties include service in the athletic office an hour a day, issuing of supplies at the clubhouse at every practice, and repairing and transportation of equipment. Bill Brown- lee, a junior, will succeed Allan next fall. QUSSUM wrssetiae 1 i i ., ..,. Q' HOLSTR M 7.-ty., M . FPENC NWN