University of Missouri College of Engineering - Shamrock Yearbook (Columbia, MO)

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'. THE SHAMROCK - ENGINEERS IN ATHLETICS The Engineering School has not been very well represented in Varsity Athletics at the University of Missouri during the past few years. Just why this condition exists is a question to a great many of our number. There are two main reasons why we are not better represented: first, the Engi- neer is the type of student that is depending upon the knowledge acquired in school for the foundation of the profession which he intends to practice in the futureg second, the average Engineering student is usually lacking the required funds neces- sary to live a life of leisure while attending college. Regardless of these conditions there are a few students who feel that they can give! some of their time to athletics. ' The major sports at present are: Football, Basketball, Wrestling, Track, and Baseball. Cross-country is as yet a minor sport, but its popularity is growing rapidly at the Tiger institution. The Engineering school was represented on each of the major teams with the exception of the basketball squad, and in cross-country the Engineers showed their prowess by placing three members on the varisty team. FOOTBALL S-am Graham represented us on the football squad again this year, and he dis- played his usual style of fight at the old position of fullback. He weighed 185 pounds, and when his turn came to carry the ball, ground was usually gained. ' The following men showed their ability on the 1923 Freshman squad: H. B. ADAMS-guard or tackle F. ARTRIP-guard R. M. BLACKMORE-halfbaclc VV. F. CONNOR-quarter W. F. Fr.E'rcHER-quarter W. M. GIBS0N1hdlf PAUL GAVAN-center M. E. HARRoLD+cente1' E. E. LEWIS-quarter P. L. EDWARD-end O. P. MINNICK-tackle T. J. O'SULL1vAN-quarter Page fifty-l-wa

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I 'I 71- -Q I I I . I II I I I it no -..- D. XVALTER Fox Mr. VValter Fox has been connected with the University of Missouri, in one way or another, since 1905. He started as helper in the old power house in that year. In 1908 he was appointed University Electrician. In 1911 he left Columbia and continued in absence until the year of 1920, at which time he was appointed Chief Electrician of the University, the position which he now holds. Mr. Fox is related to the Engineering school, not as professor to student, but as engineer to engineer. He has an understanding of students in the Engieering school, aud he never fails to lend support where it is needed. He has always been ready to lend wire and light bulbs for our electrical displays, and has been very considerate I with us concerning lost artiees. I I , In every particular, he has proven himself a loyal supporter of our school, :md we consider it a real honor to place his name on the list of Honorary Knights of St. Patrick. I I I I I I I I II Page fifty-one D . I I ' I I

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Y 'E THE SHAMROCK . CROSS-COUNTRY In cross-country the En . . . g , . S running his second year on the Tifrer team was elected ca tain H' ' C, 1 p C . is running was not so sensational as that of the other members of the- team, but he could be depended upon to do his part towards gaining a victory. The other Engineers on the cross- country team were H. A. Trowbridge and S. E. Vallet. Both men ran a consistent ra d tl l l f ' ' ' ' ce, an iey 16 ped the Missouri team to win several vlctories. The team as a whole had a very successful year. They won all of the dual meets by a lar 'e score tl . 8 193' secured second place in the Valley meet which was held at Lawrence. All threje En- gineers were awarded their cross-country sweaters. gineers were well represented R C Poa e who i TRACK Several Engineers turned out when the call was sounded for track material. Those who are on the team at present are: H. A. Trowbridge, R. C. Poage, Tom E. Donahoe, S. F. Vallet, and E. C. Rowedder. Name Events Record fMi1e -,,.-..... -- 41 min. 32 sec. H. A. TROWBRIDGE .... i My mile ..... -- 2 min. flat v l650 yards --- -- lmin.. 1711 sec. R., C, POAGE -- ...- SMile 4 min. 40 sec. 12 Mile 10 min. 2 sec. TOM E. DoNAHoE pole vault --- --------- 12 feet- In the K. C. A. C. meet February 9, 19244, Trowbridge ran on the Tiger mile relay team which defeated Nebraska in the most thrilling race of the evening. ' WRESTLING The following Engineers are out for wrestling: L. E. Mays, R.. E. LaNier, and Jimmy Orton. BASEBALL Six Engineers have already turned out for baseball, and mo1'e are expected to turn out later. Those out at present are: J. V. Oliver, Preston Lannee, Paul Heaney, Richard Evans, and H. H. Kansteiner. -H. A. T. Page jffiy-three :J 'l - l