Trumbull County Public Schools - Annual Yearbook (Trumbull County, OH)

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Hartford Baseball Resume Heavily outscoring their opponents and go- ing through the season without any losses, Hartford High School baseball team won the Trumbull County Baseball Championship. After two weeks of practice the team was ready for the hard schedule afforded by North- ern Trumbull County schools. The first game of the season at Johnson was left as a tie in the eighth inning. This was the only mar on the season's record, but Hart- ford had a decided edge in the play-off which ended in a 19-S victory. To Coach Sechler must be handed the laurels for developing a winning team. His experience, advice and demand for thorough practice was invaluable. The three Irwin boys must receive the bulk of the credit for the school's victories. Cap- tain Dale Irwin's cool head, unexcelled pitch- ing, great hitting power and base running pulled the team safely past the opponents' ral- lies. Ken Irwin on the receiving end was always behind Dale's weird shoots and at bat, weilded a mighty bludgeon. Bill Irwin was THE SCHEDULE a venerable wall at shortstop and was a mighty crafty batter and runner. Lefty Johnson at first base certainly could scoop in the ball with his lanky left arm. He was also a dangerous batter. Joey Sabol played second base like a vet- eran. He could never be rattled at the bag or at the plate. He nailed many base stealers. Bobbie Edwards played a good game at third and came through at the bat when runs were needed. Carl Chilson was the Ty Cobb of the out- field. He could run backwards faster than most of us could run forwards and he certainly did hit the ball. Keith Miles, a dependable outfielder, was the opposing pitcher's jinx. When Keith was at bat, the pitcher couldn't locate the plate, so he generally reached the first base via the four-ball' route. Ossie Johnson, outfielder, could be de- pended upon to be parked under flies in his territory. 'iOssie hit when hits were needed. AND SCORES Hartford ..... .................... S Johnston ..... ..,.. Hartford ,.... ....... 2 2 Vernon ......,. Hartford ..... ....... 6 Fowler ....... Hartford ..... ........ 1 4 Kinsman Hartford ..... ....... 1 9 Johnston ..,.... if Hartford ...... ....... 1 6 Greene ........... :P'iHartford ....... ....... 9 Howland .. .,... . Total ........,....... .. ......... ....... . 94 Total :iSemi-finals. :F :iFinals. Glrlsi Basketball We had hopes of chalking up many victories SCORES this last season, but fate seemed to be against Hartford, 21g Farmington, 20. us, or at least a number of good teams, and it Hartford, 18, Lordstown, 21. turned out with more defeats than victories. Hartford, 325 Fowler, 41. Our failure to make a good showing was Hartford, 363 Farmington, 14 partly due to the size of the players, we did Hartford, 295 Mecca, 18. not have even one tall girl on the squad. The Hartford, 20, Kinsman, 33. size of the squad was also small as we only had Hartford, 205 Liberty, 13 twelve or thirteen girls from which to select Hartford, 45 Cortland, 30. two teams. Hartford, 205 Brookfield, 42. A great deal of credit must be handed Mr. Hartford, 105 McDonald, 27. LeMasters for coaching us eve y day after we Hartford, 263 Fowler, 36. met one defeat after another. Hartford, 205 Vernon, 26. The squad loses two guards and a forward Hartford, 295 Vernon, 36. by the graduation route this year that will Hartford, 265 Champion, 22. be hard for us to replace. Hartford, 19, Howland, 41.

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Hartford Boys' Basketball Developed by the excellent coaching and de- termination of Coach Sechler and backed by the indomitable spirit of the student body, the Hartford High School basketeers ran up an impressive record of ten consecutive victories before they were halted by Brookfield, 35-31. Carl Messersmith, a sphomore, captained the team this year. He played at the pivot position and was outstanding for his ability to play above his oponents' heads. Bobbie Edwards, forward, and the leading scorer, brought home victories several times by his last moment baskets. We will lose Bobbie by graduation. Joey Sabol, Junior, was a clever man on the offense and filled many gaps in the defense. Jack Wlodarsky, Junior, amazed the fans by his ability to outguess his opponents when given overdue responsibility at his still guard position. Ken Irwin is another player who will be lost to us next year. With his experience and ability to fill any position, he has brought us out of many tight places. He played a great game as a running guard this year. RECORD Hartford .,., 2 0 Farmington ,----- 10 Hartford .... ...... 4 S Vienna ......... ...... 2 0 Hartford .... 2 8 Lordstown ...... ..........,. ..... - 2 0 Hartford .... ...... 2 9 Alumni ....... - ......... ...... 1 3 Hartford .... s-- 56 Vienna -,,,,, --5-- 1 16 Hartford .... ...... 2 8 Vernon ..-l----- N----- 2 2 Hartford .... ...... 3 9 Hubbard '---- -----i 3 8 Hartford ..., ...... 3 3 Hartford .... ...... 2 2 Yjljgggnl iiiui - -i' 3 3 Hartford .,., ..... - - 23 F I ' ' Hartford .... ....., 3 1 ow er ' ' 1 6 Hartford -,-- -h---- 3 0 Brookfield ....., -,,-,, 3 S Hartford .... ,,.,,, S 7 McDonald ----------- '----- 3 1 Hartford .... ,,,-,, 2 1 W. Farmington .... W 3 Hartford ..... ...... 1 8 Gustavus ....,i.. ---5- 1 18 Senior Chronology NAME NICKNAME PET PRIDE HANGOUT IS OUGHT TO BE Paul ....... . .....,. Hank ......, His way with women ,,...,,.,. Fowler .,,,,,,, .,.,,,,, 'Well-known ,,,A,,,,,-,,,,-,,-,,-,.,,,--1---1, In love Mae ......... Miss Hartford . .......... English .......... ...In the Cheve .,.,r, Crazy about basketball ,,..,,, ,,,,. A coach Dale ..... ...... ' 'D. I. ....,... Baseball ..,....... ........ M axwell ..,..,,. , ...i..i...i. Pretty ,,,,,,,. A butcher Alice ...... 'Qlane ...... Ken ............ ..On a piano bench .,.......... Surprising .,,,,,,, Better known Ferne .... Patsy ........ Neatness ...... .. ...... Lover's Lane .,,....... Always giggling .,,,, i....,,.. M arried Louis .....,..... Robbie Three-Man Orchestra ...... - Jakie's .. ....r. Beyond words .,...,, rr,,r..,r.,ii,,. S trurig up Kenneth ,,....... Ken ............ Jane ....... -.. ....,.. Gym .,,,,i ....... S tately .,.... . ....... A shady politician Mary ....s,,....., M. S. ..,.... Studies , ...... H. H. S. ...,,. ....... Q uiet ., ..,...,..,..,.,,s,s,.,,. Noisy Lawrcncc Roy ,,,... .... ' Miller 'Bateseyn Philosophy ...... Gusie's The window .,,,... ....... Neat .,....,, - .... A Joke ,.,,,. Rudy's little twin 2 ...,,.... Rosie's beau