York High School - Duke Yearbook (York, NE)

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Powerful Line, Swift Backfield Spark Varsity

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4 , 23,3 in ,'f , , V 'E 2 'G 1 vig, , . Meg, J MK , , M h,,, READING UP FOR NEW IDEAS- Coaches Earl Graft, George Bost- wick, and L. E. Sieckmann. 41 Lu . Q1 'Fighting York Dukes' Boost 6-2 Grid Season Commencing season play with a new head coach, George Bostwick, who was helped by Earl Graft, seemed no obstacle to the York High eleven. After losing a heart-breaker to Curtis, the Dukes ended their season with an impressive six wins and two losses York, bulwarked with a rough line and a speedy backfield, plowed their way through Columbus and Fairbury only to be dropped by the season's rival, Seward, by one point. This cinched the Central Ten championship for the Blueiays. Ranked seventh by the Omaha World-Herald and eighth by the Lincoln Journal, the York Dukes ended their eight-game season. Outstanding in the games were Duane Smith, GETTING READY FOR FRIDAY NIGHT- Student Managers Benny Lovell and Jim Buchanan. Paul Smith, Harvey Blair, Bob Harry, Jack Kemp, Gary Epp, Phil Vandecar, Dick Dearing, and Gary Mosier. Selected from York on the All-Conference teams were ends, Gary lviosier, Bob Harry, guards, Harvey Blair, Dick Dearing, tackle , Paul Smith, backs, Duane Smith, Gary Epp. All-State honors went to lanky end Bob Harry, by both the Omaha World-Herald and Lincoln Journal. The defensive-oftensive star snagged many seemingly impossible passes to charter a win for the Butt and Blue. Also, the Lincoln Journal recogniz- ed Paul Smith, while the Omaha World-Herald gave honorable-mention to Duane Smith. a M, , by--1 , V ..,,,,...a-ui! c -

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M ,,.' : ,fswr Wai H. Blair YY YORK 34 - COLUMBUS 7 For the season's opener, September TO, the Dukes trampled the Discoverers on home ground. The York eleven, after registering on the ground, took to the air to experiment with a wicked combination of aerial attacks. Outstanding were linemen Harvey Blair and Dick Dearing, who both recovered fumbles, led interference, and tackled with professional ease. YORK 25 - FAIRBURY I2 Definitely having the edge of power were the Dukes on September I7, although they were not as alert as in the season's opener. At, the half York had forged a l2'6 count with two touchdowns by Gary Epp. Fairbury was competent in capturing York's fumbles, which often hurt the Dukes. The Jeffs tied the score following a 60-yard reverse. It proved to be a useless attempt, however, as the Dukes chartered the course for the rest of the game. G. Epp YY I , . v v 1. R. Deering YY YORK T8 - SEVVARD l9 First defeat of the season was doled out by Seward in a close game, September 24, at East Hill. The enthusiasm and pep talks were to no avail in overcoming the season's rival. Although the Bluejays were in command most of the way, Duane Nien- hueser's sparkling tackles and interception were a thorn in their side. YORK 33 - CRETE O Gary Epp's 86-yard TD in the first quarter and Paul Smith's offensive game were highlights in the Crete game, October l. Paul's series of three touch- downs sparked the York eleven to an easy win. York powerhoused their way for a 389 net yardage to Crete's feeble lOl-yard attempt. Defensive play by .lim Linderholm, Jim Lundy, and Louis Light bul- warked the Dukes. Pass catches by Bob Harry were also outstanding. N. Gross Y -9633