Waco High School - Daisy Chain Yearbook (Waco, TX)

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contest against the Brecken- ridge Buckaroos, probably the most publicised team in K- . the state and certainly one of the most highly regard- ed ones, dawned bright and clear. There was a Fine crowd on hand for the game, and excitement over it had reachedraeffever pitch by starting time. V r On the .opening kickoff, the Tigers fumbled' and the Buckaroos took cover on the XATZICGTAZ4.. Six plays later Breckenridge had scored. Not more than five minutes had passed before the Breckenridge quarterback, Rush, took Blanton's punt on his own go and raced 70 yards for a g,.i.....i...m , .,r,: 1 to,rt,,A ,lgv .Imax Baoanwai' .lack HARRISON Il'l1fFfb0j'.Y the mud. All in all, VVaco gave a credit- ble performance, demonstrating its abili- ty to win even under the worst physical mndifions and the Psychological hmldi- score behind sensational blocking. The cap or playing an unimportant game just to before beginning all-important interdis- trict play. VVaco fans were stunned. But not the team. It fought back with a savage fury that will send it down in history as one Urflfo 27TB BtikF'l l'dffl? 13 ofthe most spirited teams ever to bear the The day for VVaco's first interdistrict banner for VVaco High. Before another .1lt'I4'0HllN1, Pufnffic, Bfrznlozz, 111111 Gzmflzcr rfosr in on Cof'si1'1l1111's Sfnvzrvr. - . . . - - +W- ,.........s . A..., ,A...

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To the Waco High Football Players and Coaches: lXlay I offer our congratulations to you for the most suc- cessful football season the VVaco High School has had in over a decade. VVe realize the many sacrifices you made and the many hours you drilled in order that you might be able to cope successfully with your many worthy opponents. At times it was necessary for you to overcome a lead your op- ponents had secured but each time you fought your way back and thus proved yourselves worthy of the name TIGERS. Throughout the season you conducted yourselves as real champions not only on the gridiron but in the classroom and among your many friends and admirers. Blay I assure you that we all Wish you success in the future and that the VVaco High School has been honored by having had you as our representatives. The great record the football team made reflects the splendid work done by our coaches. VVe appreciate the splendid work you have done in the past and wish for you much success in your future building of great football teams and the molding of character. Sincerely, G. M. SMITH. ll

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Eve minutes had passed, Waco had made a sustained drive from its own zo yard line to the Buckaroo end zone. Before the quarter closed, Gardner had re- covered a Breckenridge fumble and the Tigers had possession of the ball on the Breckenridge zo yard line. As the second period opened, Burke started on what looked like an end run, but instead oi continuing on his course, he archcdia pass, on the dead run, squarely into the waiting arms of Orville Post who stoodealli by himself in the end zone some away. This was probably the niost'1glgo'ril ous single moment in the wholeiiTiger season. Bowen put the Tigers ahead with an excellent conversion that sailed' squarely between the uprights. VVaco scored once more before the half ended, as Pulattie carried an intercepted pass So yards to pay dirt. The blocking on this play was so devasting that no Brecken- ridge player ever touched the flying Bena gal fullback. Through the whole third quarter and the first part of the fourth, an intense defensive struggle raged be- ll fl'he,.s'trong determination in Hghting on tween the zo yard lines, with neither team being able to score. Finally late in the last quarter, Burke made a beautiful +2 yard return of a punt, giving the Tigers the ball on the Buck 7 yard line. After a 5 yard penalty had put it back to the IZ, McCollum sneaked through center on a fake spinner play for the touchdown. ,B The Breckenridge contest was one of tlieimost spectacular ever played in Waco. to victo-ryfafter giving I3 points to a team of the Breckenridge calibre was almost 9-:si ' i f 1 T, N . -miraculous. lhe great offensive play of Bowen and Burke, and the fine defensive .work of Pulattie, Gardner, and Post were aiurtstanding. But no one player could be called the VVaco star, for the whole team played with such power and precision that every man looked like a star in doing his own job. This was probably the most exciting game ever played in lXIuny stadium. Ifzzco ,l0+Tyler IQ Three weeks after the first Tyler rout, Stephen F. flustin, Hnurlmz, .rfojws Uinco mlfwzzzrz' on goal line.