Topeka High School - Sunflower Yearbook (Topeka, KS)

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Vernon Lillard, Halfback-160 lbs. Vernon's first year on the squad was most successful, and he probably will be a real threat next year. His deception and open field running baffled opponents. Be- sides being an excellent offense man, he was exceptionally strong on defense. Dave Beckley, Quarterback-137 lbs. The smallest man on the squad - that's Dave, and one of the mightiest. A consistent ground gainer, he pulled the Wichita game out of the fire by scoring the touchdown that ended a sustained 60- yard drive by Topeka. George Shoup, End-175 lbs. A two-letter man and a smart defensive end, George was valuable on defense, and his speed getting down under punts kept the opposing safeties worried. The strong point in George's defensive play was his uncanny ability to bat down passes. Charles Kushera, Halfback-155 lbs. Kushera was one of five underclassmen to receive a letter this year. Although rather light for the backfield. Charles was an ex- cellent ground gainer, shifty runner, and a good blocker. Charles should be a power for next year. Junior Shaw, Fullback-160 lbs. The mainstay of the team. Junior. 1932 letterman, was always good for just a couple more. On end runs and smashes through tackle he repeatedly broke away for gains. Junior had a drive remembered by anyone he hit. His defense playing was always exceedingly commendable. Lillard Beckley James Kell, Quarterback-150 lbs. Strategy and uncanny selection of the right play at the right time was Jim's busi- ness. Although it was his first season of play, he ran the team like a veteran. His absence in the line-up will be greatly felt next year. Charles Rosenbaum, End-Halfback- 150 lbs. When Charles came to Topeka from Pratt, Kan.. he became a powerhouse of strength. He played end on defense and halfback on the offense. Placing punts in far corners of the field, he pulled the team out of numerous tight places. Ivan Lawson, Guard-190 lbs. Coach Weax'er had an abundance of good guards this season. Lawson was one of them. taking part in most of the action. Bolstering up the defense, he helped the line repulse attack after attack. Ivan was always down under the punts. Milton Long, Center-205 lbs. Tiny was a Trojan mainstay on both offense and defense. His fast, accurate passes were just where the backs needed them to start scoring drives. Tackling hard, he was a threat to opposing backfield stars. He was named All-Conference center. Aaron Sheetz, Guard-190 lbs. A power on defense, Aaron bolstered up the left side of the Trojan forward wall. On offensive line plunges, he invariably made a hole and went on through to take out one of the opponents' backfield. He will be a power next year. Shoup Kushera L Shaw Kell Rosenbaum Lawson Long Sheet: Page Twenty-one

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7 Junior Shaw Norman French Co-Captain Co-Captain a Pressler Orr Pate Twenty Hill Nitz Letters Go to 18 Trojans Veterans and New Men Work Togetlreri Five Unclerclassmen Win Their T Dean Pressler, Quarterback-150 lbs. Dean Pressler is a short, fast well-built, and smart quarterback. Although he did not get to play in many games. he made good whenever called upon. He had a lot of drive and his speed aided him in doing his share. new Hin, Emi-150 lbs. Dean was a good pass snagger. He was fast on the forward line, and on defense. stopped play with great success. Com- bining fighting with excellent knowledge of the game. Dean overcame the handicap of light weight and played an excellent game. Stanley Orr, Tackle-210 lbs. While not always in the starting line- up, Stanley lost little time in showing his ability and making his weight felt , after breaking into the conflict. He was a most capable reserve. Stanley will he one of the returning lettermen. Lloyd Nitz, Halfback-155 lbs. A smart, speedy, and deceptive back. The speed man of the backfieldf' Lloyd could always be counted on for consistent gains. He was the main cog in many of the successful trick plays. Lloyd will return to play next fall. Brown French Richard Brown, Tackle-180 lbs. Dick won a reputation as one of the hardest, cleanest fighting. most versatile tackles in state high school athletics. He was always in there fighting. Breaking through to throw opposing backs for de- cisive losses was his favorite pastime. ' Norman French, Halfback-150 lbs. Norman always gave a good account of himself in running back punts. He was one of the speediest men in the backfield. On end runs he often broke away for long gains or touchtowns. Norm was a let- terman from the 1932 season. Charles Cramer, Guard-160 lbs. Short. stocky, fast. and smart-Charles filled all requirements for an ideal guard. His speed enabled him to break through the opposing line and throw runners for losses. He always made holes in the line for the ball lugger. Kenneth Colvin, Tackle--205 lbs. Whenever a play came his way Kenneth was there to mess it up. The 200 pounds of beef he packed around on his frame did not hinder his playing. His weight, speed, and endurance made him a powerful de- fensive tackle. Crarner Colvin n 4

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OLLOWING a custom established long ago by the sport editors of the Topeka High School World, the Novem- ber 17 edition of The World carried the All-Conference selections for the 1933 sea- son. The All-Stars were chosen for out- standing play and leadership from the five members of the East Central Kansas con- ference-Topeka, Emporia, Lawrence, Manhattan, and Ottawa, Including both first and second team se- lections. Topeka and Lawrence. who tied for first place in the East Central confer- ence this year. received seven and three positions respectively. Emporia and Man- hattan, who knotted for third position. placed seven and three players among the selections. Ottawa, who dropped to' the cellar position, had only two representa- tives. Emporia won her right to equal rep- resentation with Topeka by her outstand- ing non-conference record. The conference all-stars as chosen by the sport writers and coaches of Topeka high school follow: First team linemen: Plumlee, Emporia. and Shoup, Topeka. ends: Carmony, Man- hattan. and Brown, Topeka. tackles: Love- less, Ottawa, and Wasson, Emporia. guards: and Long. Topeka, center. First team backfield: Ireland, Lawrence, quarter: Shaw, Topeka. and Messinger, Manhattan. halfs: and Kinter, Emporia. fullback. Kinter was also chosen honorary captain. Second team linemen: Rosenbaum. To- peka. and K. Johnson. Lawrence, ends: Kephart, Lawrence, and Clausen, Emporia, tackles: Speen. Manhattan. and Lawson, Topeka. guards: and Walker, Emporia, center. Second team backfield: Petty, Emporia. quarter: Kowalski. Emporia. and French, Topeka. halfs: and Blunt, Ottawa, full- back. French received the second team cap- taincy. Fifty 'Play Intramural More than fifty boys took part in the third annual intramural football play held this year. These players were dropped from C NBHIC .Ali-CODFCFCHCC Team Sport Editors Choose Star Players From Five High Schools in League by Harold Weeks Row 1: Barrett. Slawson, Youngdoff, Walrafen, Martin, Gladfelter, Weidner, Hayward, Wors- wick. Row 2: McNeish, Stanley, DeMoss, Towler, B. Mallory, Atkins, Rollmau, Tork, R. Mal- lory. Row 3: Ellenbeeker, Landes, Cresap, Snow, Crawford, Robinson, Mr. Snyder, coach. INTRAMURAL FOOTBALL TEAM the varsity squad after the early season cuts. The teams were directed by Coaches H. D. Shotwell and C. P. Snyder, who trained the boys and officiated at the games. The large squad was divided into four teams by captains chosen by the coaches. The four teams and their captains were Blues, Ralph Pollock: Reds, Warren Gad- dis: Yellows, Frank Oliver: and Greens, Earl Atkins. To be eligible for participa- tion in the games on,'Thursdays and Fri- days, a player had to report for the prac- tice sessions held during the week. The schedule as drawn up by W. J. Barnett, director of athletics, provided for six games for each team. The Blue eleven, captained by Pollock, led the league throughout the entire season. and finished the play in first place with a record of three victories, two ties. and one defeat. With a backfield of passing and running strength the Blue set a pace that went unchallenged. Second place went to the Yellow team who had three wins, one tie. and two losses. The Reds won third position by virtue of 193 3 FOOTBALL TEAM two victories. one tie, and three losses. The Green eleven dropped to the cellar position with one win, two ties. and three defeats. With the close of the season on Novem- ber 3, a squad composed of the outstanding intramural stars was chosen to compete against Lawrence high school's second team. The game was played on the Law- rence field and resulted in a 21 to 0 vic- tory for the Trojans. The starting line-up for the Trojan All-Stars was Towler. Snow. Weidner, Stanley, Hayward, Landes, and Walrafen, lineman: and Martin, W. Mallory, R. Mallory, and Atkins, back- field. The results of the intramural play were: Reds-6 Blues-6 Sept, 28 Greens-0 Yellows-0 Sept. 29 Reds-19 Greens-0 Oct, 5 Blues-24 Yellows-0 Oct, 6 Blues-13 Greens-7 Oct. 12 Yel-lows-13 Reds-0 Oct, 13 Yellows-19 Greens-7 Oct. 19 Blues-7 Reds-0 Out, 20 Yellows-13 Blues-6 Oct. 26 Greens-12 Reds-0 Oct. 27 Blues-18 Greens-13 Nov. 2 Reds-12 Yellows-0 Nov. 3 Row 1: French, Smith, Pressler, Beckley, Kushera, Shaw, Cramer, Whitegon, Lillard, Bartlett, Rose. Row 2: Thomann, Lawson, Hill, Brown, Orr, Long, Colvin, Wylie, Landes. Baker, Fee, Cuatenborder. Row 3: C. F. Hadley La-ssistant coachl, Maxwell, Schlicher, Sheetz, Purkey, Cookin- ham, Shoup, Schmidt, Rosenbaum, Rutledge, Nitz, Dawson, Kell, E. B. Weaver, coach. Bill Brownlee, student manager, not in the picture. l Page Twenty-two