Wells River High School - Chatterbox Yearbook (Wells River, VT)

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THE CHATTERBOX 29 May 16, at Groton Wells River 5—Groton 9 Wells River lost to Groton after a fine exhibition of baseball on both sides. Failure to hit at critical times defeated us. With three on and no- body out, we failed to count and again let in three runs on errors. GAMES YET TO BE PLAYED May 20. Bradford, at Bradford. May 23. St. Johnsbury, at St. Johnsbury. May 27. St. Johnsbury, at Wells River. June 2. Peacham, at Peacham. June 6. Groton, at Wells River. ---§--- FIELD DAY Wells River High School held its Third Annual Field Day for the gram- mar schools in Supt. Garvin’s District on Saturday, May 17, commencing at 10 o’clock in the morning. Mr. Wells took charge of the events and the High School boys assisted very ably, while the girls served ice cream and other refreshments. The Summary of Events: 1. Fifty yard dash, (boys) 1st., Whitcher of Newbury; 2nd., Humphrey of East Ryegate; 3rds Seccairi of Groton. 2. Fifty yard dash, (girls) 1st., Ralston of So. Ryegate; 2nd., Roberts of Groton; 3rd., Bat- ten of East Ryegate. 3. Running broad jump, (boys) 1st., Whitcher of Newbury; 2nd., Foley of Groton; 3rd., Good- ine of Groton. 4. Hundred yard dash, (boys) 1st., Whitcher of Newbury; 2nd., Seccairi of Groton; 3rd., Hum- phrey of East Ryegate. 5. Hundred yard dash, (girls) 1st., Chamberlin of Ryegate Corner; 2nd., Ralston of South Rye- gate; 3rd., Roberts of Groton. 6. High jump, (boys) 1st., Welch of Wells River; 2nd., Gpodine pf Groton; 3rd., Maynes pf East Ryegate,

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28 THE CHATTERBOX If any of the boys from W. R. H. S. want at any time to come down to any of our athletic contests, they are welcome to come and stay with me. My roommate and I keep open house.” Just let me know, and I’ll do my best to have you have a good time while here. Very best wishes for the continued success of W. R. H. S. Sincerely, Wendell J. Whitcher '26 ----§----- BASE BALL April 15, at Wells River Wells River 11—McIndoes 2 Mclndocs came to Wells River for the first game of the season and returned with her first defeat. Both teams were green, of course, and it showed up in the field and at bat. But Darling evidently had them guess- ing at some of his slants while his teammates piled up a decisive lead. April 29, at Wells River Wells River 5—Peacham 3 These were two evenly matched teams and both decided that the game should be theirs. But with Wells River’s new battery and a good eye in the box, we managed to hold our ground and come out on top. May 2, at McIndoes Wells River 5—McIndoes 3 Wells River seemed to keep her habit of 5-3 victories and altho it was plain that McIndoes was out for revenge with a three-run lead in the first, Wells River hit when hits counted and scored their third win of the season. May 5, at Wells River Wells River 3—Bradford 21 Bradford came to Wells River and easily took our scalp to the tune of 21-3. They both fielded and batted much better than we and a smooth path of errors paved them to victory. May 7, at Bath Wells River 4—Bath 3 Altho outhit 9-7, Wells River brought the runs in when they counted, and then at the last inning, staved off a rally to win 4-3. May 13, at Wells River Wells River 8—Bath 12 The thirteenth was Wells River’s unlucky day this time and with a three-run lead in the first, we were too sure and altho we for over half the game held the lead, finally we were covered.

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30 THE CHATTERBOX 7. Fifty yard, three-legged race, (boys) 1st., East Ryegate; 2nd., Groton; 3rd., East Rycgate. 8. Thirty yard rope-skip. 1st., Roberts of Groton; 2nd., Page of Groton; 3rd., Wilson of Wells River. 9. Baseball throw, (boys) 1st., Goodine of Groton; 2nd., Welch of Wells River; 3rd., Foley of Groton. 10. Relay race, (boys) 1st., East Ryegate; 2nd., Groton. team standings were: First place, Groton 38 points. Second place, East Ryegate 22 points. Third place, Newbury 15 points. Fourth place, Wells River 9 points, ---§-- JOKES The time will come,” shouted the speaker, when women will get men’s wages.” Yes,” said a little man in the corner, next Friday night.” —Pharmacal Advance. A man entered a hotel, placed his umbrella in the stand, and tied a card to it on which was written: This umbrella belongs to a champion prize- fighter. Back in ten minutes.” When he returned the umbrella was gone. The card, however, was still there an on it was added: Umbrella was taken by champion long-dis- tance runner. Won’t be back at all.” —Menthology. Mrs. Carney rushed into her living room, Oh, Walter,” she cried as she panted for breath, I dropped my diamond ring off my finger and I can’t find it anywhere.” It’s all right, Olive,” said Walter; I found it in my trousers pocket.” —Pharmacal Advance.