University of Wisconsin Stout - Tower Yearbook (Menomonie, WI)

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JOHX E. RUDE John more than fulfilled our expectations as a plucky wingman. The burden of captain fell upon his shoulders; he carried his responsibility well. When a forward pass appeared on the horizon. John had glue on his hands and Mercury ' s sandals on his feet. He leaves us this year. We lose the best when we lose him. JULIUS X. NELSON Sue possessed the ability of taking advantage of what holes he could find, and of making his own when there were none to be found. He has two more years of com- petition; we expect much of him. GEORGE BIWER Butch, although short-changed by nature, po the fight which made him the fly- wheel in the Blue an J White engine. He was a good blocker and a hard tackier. He is expected to bolster the line again nevr year. HENRY A. HARMON Harmon ' s sole purpose on the field was to play foot- ball. His playing was marked by intense spirit and fight as well as by unusual ability. His defensive work at fullback was always deserving of praise; he was a hard man to keep out of the play. LEROY E. MYRELL The experience which Myrell gained on this year ' s squad will be of value to him in his next two years of competition. When called upon to play, he proved steady and dependable. Pagt Tucnty

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Football— 1930 FOOTBALL, in 1930, started with a squad of fifty-two men reporting. After a few strenuous weeks of practice, the squad was cut to thirty-three. Twenty-two men and two m inagers received letters, with seven men re- ing numerals. The season was net successful from the standpoint of wins and losses, but a good sixty minutes of football was guaranteed every Saturday. The team developed from green, raw material into a fighting squad well - in fundamentals. The bright spot of football is that eighteen of the lettermen will report next fall; the teams may also draw material from a few men who have transferred from other schools and from the incoming freshmen. season is looked for next year. Last fall, after a week ' s practice, the team went to Winona to play the Teachers, but the boys showed their inexperience. The following Saturday Macalester completely outplayed our team the first half — a fighting Stout team took the field the second half and played a great defensive game. Then came Stevens Point, our first conference game — a close game with hard breaks. After a misunderstanding had brought the «oldiers to Mcnomonie and had sent our team to Minneapolis, the two teams played at Fort Sncliing, in the dark, without the aid of lights. River Falls offered a fine game on a terrible day — breaks with the wind, a superior, experienced team; the Falls won in the last quarter. At Eau Claire our team did its best work — outgained and outfought Eau Claire but could not score. The final game against La Crosse was a thriller — a good defensive game — with mental lapses darkening the day for Stout. We hope the experience gained this year will benefit our team next year. Spitznaglc was elected backfield captain; Stori was elected line captain. Page S

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HAROLD MATSON Mat son was one of the most consistent ground gainers in the Blue and White train. His running and stamina won him recognition as one of the mainstays of the backfield. GERALD E. DECKER Decker, a yearling, was one of the hardest tacklcrs on the team and rarely failed to get what he was after. He is fast and follows interference well. He blocks with the same gusto with which he cackles. DAVID D. BITTER Bitters held up the tackle position on the other side of Cronk. His playing showed real style when time and again he broke through the enemy ' s line to smear backfield men for losses. ANSEL L. ANDERSON Ans developed into a speedy end. His rangy build and speed increased the efficiency of the aerial attack. He has two years in which to secure more honors. GLENN JOHNSON Tufty gave .1 good account of himself at every turn. He was a dependable lineman, performing best on the defensive. He did much toward the team ' s pro- duction. T -.cent y one