Upper Arlington High School - Norwester Yearbook (Upper Arlington, OH)

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BOYS’ SPORTS FOOTBALL During tlie first few weeks of practice ( oacli Larkin was laced with the problem of molding together an almost entirely new team as there were only two returning firststring lettermen from last year s squad. Even when the lirst game of the 1942 season came along, the squad as a whole was still green and inexperienced. In the first three games the Bears looked fairly impressive considering the strength of the opposition and managed to break even with one win. one loss, and a tie game for the record books. But the Golden Bears, under the leadership of co-captains, Harry Postle and Bob Blackford, were determined to live up to tin outstanding records ol previous years, and Irom this time on they more than brought hack the glorious memories of the past. I he Bears really started to gain momentum and rolled through five of their last six contests, upsetting a favored Delaware eleven 13 to 6 and defeating a highly touted ( irandview aggression by a 13 to 7 score. I he Grandview game proved to be the climax of a great season. It will remain a high light in the lives of all the players and will long be remembered by the followers of this year’s team. By defeating Grandview and Delaware. Arlington clinched second place in the C.B.I., league, standing with four wins and only one setback. After the season was over, an annual football banquet was held in the Arlington gym in honor of the squad members. I he senior lettermen were Bob Blackiord. Harry Postle. Bill Tyler. Jack Woodruff. Robert Wilkin. Howard Burkle. Dave Auld. Wayne Mcllvaine. Norman Fenner. Nelson brench. Jim iltberger. Dick Aumiller. George McCorinaughey. and Jim Kirk. The two senior managers. Bob Shcahon and Miller I oombs, also were awarded letters. I larry Postle and Bob Blackford announced lh.it Jim Crane had been chosen as the captain for the 1043 team. BASKETBALL At the start of basketball practice Mr. Heischman was very concerned over the outcome of the oncoming season. 1 he first seven men of last year s squad had graduated, leaving but four inexperienced lettermen. Ironical as it may seem we then lost Mr. Heischman to the navy. Mr. Larkin, the football coach, took over and needless to say produced a far above average team. I he Golden Bears, led by Captain Bill Seibert, had an impressive pre-season record, running away with three games and losing close ones to Worthington and South. Entering the C B.L. as an underdog. Arlington, nevertheless, was a definite contender in the pennant race up until the final game with Bexley. Probably the outstanding performance of the season was the first encounter with Delaware in which the Bears turned on a whirlwind finish to win by a 37 to 35 count. Arlington made a er credible showing in the C.B.L. I eagur standing, winning seven and losing but three, two of these setbacks coming at the hands of one of the greatest teams ever produc ed at Bexley. I he Bears took undisputed possession of second place in tin (. .ILL. standing. Arlington got off to a good start in the Central District Tournament by trouncing Cirt leville 31 to 10. However, the team s success was short-lived lor the Bears lost a hcartbreaker to Delaware in the next game bv a 35 to 33 score. I aye Twenty on

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I .otters wore awarded in assembly to tlie following seniors: Bill Seibert. Dick Seibert. Marry Postlc. Bob Blackford. Dick Schnoor. Howard Btirkle. and Blaine Sir kies. Captain Bill Seibert then announced that John Lovett and Steve Sutton were to be co-captains for next years team. SWIMMING Ibis years swimming squad was coached by it'' captain. Jack Kight I be senior squad members, all of whom received their letters, were lark Kight. ( «eorge McConnaughey. Nelson I rench. I rerI Pfening and Bill Mueller. I hr highlight of the season came when the Bears turned in a decisive victory over I Diversity High School. In assembly Captain Jar k Kight announced that lark Edwards would hr next year’s captain. TRACK I he track team this year is looking forward to another great season with such returning lettermen as ( aptain Blaine Sir kies, Dirk Aumiller. Bill Seibert. Dirk Seibert. Robert Wilkin. W nyne Mr llvnine and Gordon Buck. Unfortunately the team will face the loss of Harr) Postlc and lack Shutt. both ol whom are now out td school. I bus far the Bears have come in lirsl in a triangular meet with I Diversity and Westerville, first in a triangular meet with Worthington and t mliana. and second in a triangular meet with West and South. BASEBALL Although faced by the loss of Captain Bill I yler. Howard Burklc, Bob Black lortl anti I lurry Postle. (hr baseball team is making plans for the 1015 season. The baseball team was organized last year by Garfield Grilfith and made a very favorable showing, especially with its brilliant upset over West. I he returning seniors who figure to play a prominent role this year are Dave Aultl. Norman Fenner, and Luke Green. I he outstanding underclassmen are George Johnson. I rank Hager. Wayne Ashby. Steve Sutton. Dan Minor. Jack Sampson and lack Jackson. GOLF I lie only returning letlerman from last year is Captain lack C arruthers. Never theless. the golf team has started oil with a bang this year, defeating Bexley . ( en Iral and Linden McKinley by decisive victories. I he squad members are lack C ar ruthers. Bob Sbeaban. Jim Kirk, lack Sampson, and Ned Green. rENNIS I he tennis team - two returning lettermen are Nelson I rcnch and Ned ( ireen. I lie team i managed by. coai lied by and tinder the general leadership id Nelson French. I he squad members are Nelson I renrli. Ned Green. Dick Davis. Dick ( ireatbouse. Dick Garble. D ave Edwards and Jim I bright Pagi lenity Three