Willshire High School - Willow Yearbook (Willshire, OH)

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L- ,, ..A av-as BILL GENE Bill Marbaugh--Probably the fastest man on the squad, Bill played sev- eral good ball games. A quick man down on the fast break, he can also cause opponents trouble with his set shots. He will be around to help his teammates next year. ARCHlE e., 4- Ned Byer. the team's manager and handy man, conscientiously served the Bearcats. This was his first year as mana- ger, and he proved to be an excellent one. 'HILLIARD Ted Hakes--One of the two seniors on the team. Ted has served as a real steadying influence, defensively and offensively the past year. His sense of humor and calm manner has helped the rest ofthe boys over many a rough spot. This was his last vear on the squad. Ya:-3 Gene Painter ------ A real Bearcat in defense and off the backboard, Gene really began to develop an offensive punch late in the season. He shows promise of developing into a fine player next year --Ross ...fi Phil Hileman---A lanky, 6 ft. Z in. center, he should be able to help the team much next year. He played several fine games on the reserve team this season 33 Keith Ross-A Sophomore, has plenty of time to develop into a good player. With his size, he should be plenty tough under the basket next year, if he keeps up the good work. mymu-

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--...Q VERNIE Vernie Lugxnbxll ---- Off to a fast start, Vernie ouch gahled Robert Games ---- Our very competent coach, has led the Bearcats through an- other successful season... He certainly deserves all the credit we can give to him. SAM GERALD Gerald Hoblet--The best set shot on the squad, -... led the team in scoring until an operation pre- vented him from playing for the remainder of the season. JIM Jim Koch---As a Senior, Jim played his first Complete year for the Bearcats, l-lampered by illness and injury in previous years, he has turned in some very fine games for the past season m-f .a:- -vi' Vic Strickler ---- a line pivot man, was trans- ferred to Decatur, at the end of the first semester. much to the regret of all the basketball fans. One of the high point men on the team, he was a fine passer, and a good shot with either hand. 32 and one oi the best in the league, is only a Junior, and will be around to con- tribute to next year's team. DON 1 Don Caffee ---- A Junior playing his first sea- son of varsity ball, has proven to be an all- around guard, rebounder, and play maker. He should help the Bearcats to another winning sea- son.

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