Wellston High School - X Ray Yearbook (Wellston, OH)

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20 The X-Ray Upper Row—Donald Gettles, William Patterson, Clarence Sprcule, Clarence Martin, Roger Pierpont. Lower Row—Raye Ziegler, Manager, Fred James, Edward Wills, Hiram Callahan, Bill Rhodes, Paul Hogan, Coach Raach. County Champi onshi p Caps Basketball Season BY WILLIAM RHODES Wellston drew Scioto Township in the first game of the tournament, only lagged through the first three quarters, but finally nosed ahead to a victory of 23-15. W. H. S. boys defeated Oak Hill in another slow game to the tune of 20-17, thus earning their way to the finals, to battle with Hamden for honors. This game turned out to be one of the best games ever played on the floor. Hamden led the first quarter, but the half ended with W. H. S. ahead. The locals held their lead throughout the game. It ended 23-22. Wellston boys thus won their first tournament in the history of our school, a record which all of next year’s squad are determined to uphold. Review Given Game by Game BASKETBALL SEASON The basketball season of this year was not altogether a success with but one league victory and but four victories out of the twelve games played during the season. With three experienced men back, next year looks more hopeful. Rutland Wellston won its first game of the season by defeating Rutland by the close score of 18-14. Slow basketball was shown throughout the game. Oak Hill W. H. S. came back the next week with a better brand of basketball. The team walked away from Oak Hill by a score of 33-9. Middleport Because of the influenza epidemic and lack of practice, Wellston lost its first league game to Middleport by a margin of 25-19. New Boston Wellston lost its first game away from home when New Boston won by a close score of 32-28. Great improvements were shown in basketball tactics. Logan The next league game was played with Logan on their floor. W. H. S. held the score close until the last quarter, when its defense weakened and Logan forged ahead to a victory of 26-17. (Continued on page 48) Callahan, Wills, Martin Rhodes, Hogan, James, Pierpont.

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Wellston High School 19 Upper Row—Sarah Hudson, Frances Willard, Blanche Molihan, Alberta Watson. Second Row—Marjorie Leach (Manager), Berneda Thorne, Alnia Bellomy, Marjorie Harper, Darlene Wortman, Opal Dovvnard, Janet Sylvester, Miss Maxwell (Coach). I.ewer Row—Minnie Scurlock, Alma Lindauer, Katharine Martin, Goldie Crashed, Jeanne Leach, Laura Whalen. Bluebelles Lose One Game in Successful BRING FOURTH TOURNAMENT VICTORY TO WELLSTON The Wellston girls’ basketball team, not only kept up its good name for another year, but displayed a better brand of basketball than ever before. Miss Maxwe1! had the “Bluebelles” so well trained that each one knew the exact movements of her team mates. The girls were taught to p ay a “six-man” defense. By this method they broke up the team work of their opponents and ruined their chances for scoring. When the season opened with Oak Hill, the girls got away to a slow start. They did not display very good form. The forwards had a hard time locating the basket and the guards committed foul after foul. The girls finally won the game 24-18. The following week, playing against Middleport, the W. H. S. lassies By DARLENE WORTMAN seemed to hit their stride. Few fouls were called against them. The forwards were able to hit the basket and the game ended 38-9. The Hamden game proved to be a thriller. The gime half closed with the score 11-8 in favor of the “Biue-belles.” Both teams came back on the floor determined to win. Due to the close guarding, every shot made had to count First, Hamden would be in the lead, and then Wellston. The “Bluebelles” finally came out three points ahead. The score was 30-27. On its first out-of-town trip, Well- ton trounced the Logan team 43-18. The fo’lowing night they defeated Coalton 61-7. The next week-end, the W. H. S. girls journeyed to Pomeroy. The two teams were more evenly matched than any of the season. Both teams displayed a beautiful brand of basketball. The guarding was close and there was little scoring. With just three minutes to play, the Wellston girls were on the short end of the 17-13 score. They made one last rally, and when the whistle blew the score was 21-17 in their favor. The Ne'sonville game, which was played the next night, was the sore spot of the season. The Pomeroy battle had been too tiring, and the WellsU)-nians were defeated by a team of inferior calibre. The score was 31-25. After a week of rest, the girls broke loose and downed Gallipolis to the tune of 33-8. Good guarding and accurate shooting were evident. (Continued on page U7) Miss Maxwell (Coach), Harper, Wortman, Bellomy, Downard, Sylvester, Thorne, Leach.

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Wellston High School 21 Skeeters and Second Team Give All Boys experience Twelve Players Awarded Numerals Second Team The second team was made up of boys who weighed over one hundred and twenty pounds, but who couldn’t quite make the Varsity. They were taught the fundamentals of basket ball, which should help Kesinger, Bishop, McGarvey, Patrick, and George Wills to make a place on the varsity next year. This group of boys was coached by Mr. Higley, who gave numerals to the six following: Fred Rice, Arthur Bishop, Herbert Kesinger. Charles McGarvey, Grant Patrick, and George Wills. A numeral was also given to Harry Foster, the manager of the Skeeters and second team. The second team won three of the five games played. Coa ton 18 2d Team 16 Hamden 2:1s 15 2d Team 26 McArthur 2ds 8 2d Team 9 Bver 20 2d Team 19 Bloomfield 19 2d Team .... 23 Opponents’ Total. 80 2d Team T. 93 SECOND TEAM Upper Row—Ovid Helm, financial manager; John Hougland, financial manager; Mr. Higley, Coach, Albert Knox, Donald Stewart, Harry Foster, Manager. Second Row—George Wills, Grant Patrick, Arthur Bishop, Fred Rice, Charles McGarvey, Herbert Kesinger, Donald Gettles. Lower Row—Franklin Long, Harley Sadler, Clyde Scott, Estel Jacobs, William Bartoe, Kenneth Everett. •Qyr The Skeeters The Skeeters were composed of boys who weighed under one hundred and twenty pounds. These boys, although small, worked very hard at least four times a week. Numerals were given to the five members of the squad who follow: Johnny Walker, Franklin Walker, William Ward, John James, and Woodrow Kisor. Four other boys who worked hard enough to deserve honorable mention are: Roger Grashel, John Ramsey. Wilbur Long, and John Reed. These boys had a very successful season, having won two of the three games played. The Skeeters were coached by Mr. Leland Jenkins. Top Row—John Ramsey. Wilbur Long, Mr. Jenkins, Coach, John Reed, Roger Grashel. Lower Row—Franklin Walker, William Ward, John Walker, Woodrow Kisor, John James. Hamden Juniors 8 Skeeters 24 Byer - 23 Skeeters n Oak Hill 8 Skeeters 15 Opponents’ Total 39 Skeeters’ T. 50