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The opening game found Brooks moved from his old position at end, to the back field. Thruout the season his playing was of the highest order; a deadly tackler, splendid interferer, and place kicker on un-usual accuracy, Brooks made an ideal captain.
GEORGE HOLCOMB (Captain Elect)
Center
George made a roving center of exceptional ability. He and Esleeck backed up the defensive line in fine style. George was an accurate passer, good with his hands, and a swift tackler. In the second Newport News game his receiving of a long pass from Leitman was responsible for the victory. George will make an excellent Captain, we are confident.
KARL ("DICKIE") ESLEECK
Full-back
Old Reliable. The surest ground-gainer on the team. Although handicapped thruout the season with a bad knee and later a bruised shoulder, he continued the mainstay of the offense to the last game. A terrific line-plunger, sure tackler, and heady passer were the salient points which placed him at the fullback position on the All-Tidewater eleven.
ROBERT ("BOB") WOODY
Quarter-back
The diminutive "half-pint" quarterback whose heady running of the team, combined with his fleetness of foot won him a well-earned position on the All-Tidewater. Time after time "Bob" would get away around the ends behind the splendid interference of Tenney and Esleeck for great gains.
SULLY GRIFFIN
Guard
Sully was another big factor in the old "steam roller". Quick to take advantage of every break thru the opponents' line and smear the play before it was well under way.
ALEXANDER SMITH
Tackle
"Alec" proved as axcellent running mate with Frey on offensive, a stone wall on the defensive. His weight, with ability to solve the opponents' plays proved a sore point to many of our rivals. With two years experience to his credit, next fall should find "Alec" one of our best bets for the Championship.
EUGENE ("TUBBY") HINMAN
Guard
"Tubby" was the only new man on the team, and it took a good man to win out over a big field for the postion. Always serious and ready for the next play, "Tubby" admirably filled his position. Although repeatedly hammered by thrusts at him, "Tubby" kept his feet like a seasoned linesman.
FRANCIS ("RED") ALLEN
End
"Red" played a well nigh faultless brand of football thruout the season. Fast as lightning on his feet and a deadly tackler, "Red's" crimson mop could always be seen in the thick of the fight. The best game of his high school career was played against Roanoke, when he covered himself with glory by fierce tackling and smearing of interference.
ROBERT BUCKNER
Manager
O"Bob" has held down his job as Manager in an efficient manner all year, coming out with the team every day and working as har4d as any member of the squad.
ROBERT ("SCAT") ELLIS
Half-back
"Scat" was an ideal alternate backfield man. An good broken-field runner, and swift in the straight-away, he proved a valuable ground-gainer. He was also a good receiver of passes and a tackler of no mean ability. Unfortunately he fractured his collar-bone towards the end of the season in an attempt to break up one off Maury's serial plays.
ZACH FREY
Tackle
A tower of strength in the lie, fast down under punts, and an aggressive tackler, Zach was another of our All-Tidewater men. Big and rangy, fast on his feet, and adept at using his hands, Zach proved himself the strongest linesman in Eastern Virginia high school circles, receiving a unanimous vote from the several coaches.
PETE THOMAS
End
Pete finished his fourth season at end on the Orange andb Blue. Experience and ability, combined with his grit and quick thinking made Pete one of the best ends in the State. Light, but fast, he was into every play, smearing the interference and nailing his man.
ALLEN PERRY
End
Allen was an important part of our well-oiled machine of '22. A good receiver of passes, deadly tackler, and fast under punts, he proved an ideal end. Lsate in the season he injured his shoulder, but the quality of his playing was not diminished in the least.
MAX LEITMAN
Half-back
Max's game was of the highest under thruout the entire season. Although an excellent passer, plunger, and tackler, his ability as a punter proved his strongest point. In no game of the season was he outdistanced in yardage. Even the famous Peake, of Hampton, could not out-punt him. Max's best game of the year was played against Suffolk, when his line-plunging counted for four touchdowns in quick succession.
The "Steam Roller" in action.
1922-23 Basketball Team
Wilson
Wilson
Wilson
Wilson
Wilson
Wilson
Wilson
Wilson
Wilson
Wilson
Wilson
Wilson
Wilson
Wilson
Wilson
Wilson
Total
23
45
23
29
30
42
19
27
21
31
35
36
27
10
32
20
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454
Alumni
Drivers
John Marshall
Suffolk
All Stars
Wake Forest 2nd
John Marshall
Richmond Freshmen
Petersburg
Hampton
Churchland
William & Mary Fresmen
Newport News Apprentices
Newport News
Suffolk
Maury
18
17
22
13
29
24
16
20
18
7
22
12
24
15
17
26
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300
Basketball Record
1923 Baseball Team
JOHN BROOKS TENNEY (Captain)
Second Base
Brooks has been one of the mst consistent players on the team this year. A heady fielder, excellent base-runner, and good hitter, he has contributed largely to Wilson's long strong of victories. As captain he has certainly set a good example to his team-mates.
TENNEY
ESLEECK
SCOTT
PERRY
LEITMAN
KARL ("DICKY") ESLEECK
Pitcher, First Base
"Dicky" was back with us this spring, and better than ever. Playing firt base, and pitching occasionally he has played "jam-up" ball all season. Holding William and Mary second team to two hits and by a superior brand of pitching defeated Newport News and Maury.
WILLIAM ("BILL") SCOTT
Catcher
Little "Bill" was called upon to fill the vacancy left by Abie Leitman and and has done it admirably. Plenty of pep and go, with a nice peg and consistent hitting have placed him well up in the teams average.
ALLEN ("SIS") PERRY
Center Field
"Sis" has pushed Tenney hard all season for base-running honors. Starting the season with a number of slashing hits he fell into a slump around mid-season, but at tghe time of the State Championship games draws near he has begun to pick up in thjis department of the game.
MAX LEITMAN
Left Field
Max is another important cog in our well-oiled team of '23. His hard hitting and consistent fielding have kept up since the first of the season; his batting average is now over .300.
RALEIGH ("MULLET") SAUNDERS
Picher, First Base
"Mullet's" pitching has been the chief factor in Wilson's winning the Tidewater title. Against the hard-hitting South Norfolk crew "Mullet" hurled the best game of his career, Wilson winning 6-1. Be4sides his brilliant pitching in this game Saunders contributed a double and triple to the run getting.
"MACK" WARD
Third Base
"Mack" although inexperienced and diminutive in statue, has played a stellar brand of baseball all season. His ability to hit in a pinch has been indispensable to the team.
WILLIAM ("Bump") ROSE
Shortstop
"Bump" has been the mainstay of our team on both offensive and defensive. He steady fielding at shortstop and slashing hitting have helped greatly in the team's standing. At present he is batting over .400, leading the team.
FRANK CURLING
Right Field
This is Frank's first year with the team, and although inexperienced, has played a faultless brand of ball; hardly a game passing in which his name has not appeared in the hit column.
NORMAN ("CORK") CARLISLE
Center Field
"Cork" was playing good ball up to the time of his unfortunate injury.
SAUNDERS
WARD
ROSE
CURLING
CARLISLE
1922 Girl's Basketball Team
FOOTBALL
BASKETBALL
BASEBALL
GIRL'S
BASKETBALL
TRACK
For the first time in two years, Wilson put a track team in the field and entered the annual meetb of all Tidewater high schools. Wilson made quite a creditable showing with Harper, Ellis, and Tyler in the dashes; Nichols and Tatem in the eight-eighty and mile run, respectively; Max, Ace, and Max Leitman in the broad jump; Ellis and Grant in he high jump; Abe and Max Leitman in the shot put, and a relay team composed of a Nichols, Tyler, Ellis, and Harper.
The meet was held at Mariners' Track, Norfolk, with Maury, Hampton, Newport News, Cape Charles, Oceana and Wilson entering teams. The meet was won by Maury with a total of 28 points. Newport News was second and Wilson was third. Wilson came out first in the high jump and half-mile relay. This relay was the feature of the meet. The standing Wilson made in the various events is as follows:
100 yard dash ---- Harper, third.
220 yard dash ---- Harper, second.
880 yard run ---- Nichols.
1 mile run ---- Tatem, fifth.
Broad jump ---- Abe Lietman and Max Lietman.
High jump ---- Ellis, first; Grant, third.
Shot put ---- Leitman, third.
Relay ---- Nichols, Tyler, Ellis, Harper, first.
The pictures are as represented in the Woodrow Wilson High School, Portsmouth, Virginia yearbook or annual of the year indicated on the page. The Memory pictures may not be complete and pictures and names may have been removed by request of the person involved. Also, it does not offically indicate the year of graduation and/or that the party in question graduated. This section of the website is dedicated to the memories of all alumni and are found in personal items that alumni have saved and were kind enough to allow it to be shared with others. Thank You. If you are not represented in your class, or have other pictures for the memories section you may submit a photo to be added. John “Eddie” Lee ’68.
TRACK&FIELD
The Girls’ Basketball Team did not win the championship of Virginia, but it made a splendid record. The team won two out of the three games played with the Virginia champions, Great Bridge, thus we feel justly proud of her year’s work. This year nine girls received letters, five of these will return next year, making the outlook bright tor a championship team. Those that will return are Mildred Liebrecht, Mildred Stewart, Dorothy Williams, Kathleen Murphy and Marion Holloway. Go to it, girls, and put the girls of Wilson on the map next year.
KATHLEEN MURPHY
Forward
At all times Kathleen displayed good floor work and although she did not shoot as many goals as Williams, she made them possible by her passing. Good luck, Kathleen, keep it up next year.
DOROTHY WILLLAMS
Forward
Dorothy always moved about with speed that completely baffled her guards. She also showed much accuracy in shooting goals. Keep the good work up next year, Dorothy, we’re betting on you.
KATHERINE SPRINGER
Jumping Center
No wonder this year’s team was such a dandy one, look who was Captain. While playing a game Katherine would always fight every minute and very rare were the times when she would fail to pass the ball down to one end of the field. Wilson hates to lose you, Katherine, but we see only success for vou in the future.
MILDRED LIEBRECHT
Side Center
Mildred is manager of next year’s team, we know that she will make a successful one after showing us what she can do this year. Never did Mildred let the ball rest anywhere near her, she would always pass it over to our side. We are looking for big things from you next year, Mildred.
MILDRED W.ALTERS
Guard
To Mildred, the manager of this year’s team, we owe a great deal of credit for arranging such a fine schedule for the team. “Swift,” well that’s Mildred, and dependable she can’t be beat. Mildred is another one of our Seniors that we hate to lose, but whatever your future may be we will always see you as a “shining star.”
MILDRED STEWART
Guard
Mildred is captain of next year’s team. We see success printed in next year’s annual right now, if she has anything to do with it. Mildred always played a steady game and greatly aided in keeping the other end of the score down by her “Excellent” guarding.
Much of the success of the team is due to the work of the second team, which was there at every practice. Dorothy MacKan, Annie Vick and Marion Holloway, reliable substitutes, were always ready to enter the game when called upon. These three showed such good work that they were given letters Last but not least is Miss Ethel Parrott, Coach, who worked daily with the team and was always ready to give advice. Without her ready service we feel that the team would not have been the credit to Wilson that it proved to be. We’re wishing you success in all that you may undertake to do. Miss Parrott; here’s to you.
