Woodrow Wilson High School Alumni "Sports Pics for Class of 1925"

MILDRED STEWART

Guard

Mildred, our captain, has led our team to victory many times when all seemed lost. No one can deny that she is a wonderful player and in all the games she showed that old “Wilson Spirit” to fight to the last.

FLORENCE HOLCOMB

Forward

Florence, our captain-elect, has ably showed her ability as a fine player. She has never failed to ring up goals for Wilson. Good luck to you, Florence, in leading the team of 1926.

DORIST VICK

Forward

With “Ever dependable” as her motto, Doris was always there and never fell down on the job. Too much credit can not be given to Doris as a good basketball player.

ELIZABETH WHITAKER

Guard

Elizabeth was always there to help hold down the opponents’ score and easily deserves a place among the first six. Keep up the good work!

RUTH BROWN

Jumping Center

We were always confident of the top off for Ruth never failed us in this phase of the game. Her ability as a good player and jumper was never doubted.

MARION HOLLOWAY

Side Center

If you want a man to play any position of the team just call on Marion. Her play at side center was unusually fine, as she was always there to get the ball.

JOSEPHINE DILLON

Sub-Guard

We do not know what we would have done without Josephine. Whenever there was the place of guard to be filled she was always ready.

VIRGINIA THOMAS

Sub. Side Center

Tho small of stature, “Jitney” was one of our fastest subs. In many games she showed her value to the teams.

REVIEW OF SEASON

games were exciting and never once did the opposing team give in to the Wilson girls without a hard fight. The first game of the season was played in Franklin. This game was very one-sided and was merely practice for the Wilson team. The next four games were played on the home court. Each time we triumphed over the invaders, but not without some trouble on the part of the Wilson girls. Each one of these games was thrilling and they kept the onlookers excited until the last whistle sounded. The team then journeyed up to Suffolk and played the peanut girls. The game was one-sided but the Walter Reid girls did their best. The next game was played on the home court and as anticipated it was a very exciting game. The Wilson girls had to put up a strenuous fight to down Great Bridge. Then came a series of games to be played on foreign courts. These games were peppy and kept the people sitting on the edge of their seats until the last minute, but the teams couldn’t down the determination of our girls to win,

and so the Girl Presidents brought home their opponents’ scalps under their belts. Only one game was forfeited; this game was forfeited to Wilson by South Norfolk.

The Wilson girls now set out to win from Waynesboro in the semi-finals and their purpose was not in vain. Both teams fought until the very end, neither giving anything to the other without a fight. But Wilson proved too strong and beat Waynesboro by three points. Then came the day when Roanoke invaded Portsmouth. Everyone knew it would be a fine game and so they all turned out. These people were not disappointed, for they saw the best game of the season. Each and every one of the Wilson girls showed their Wilson spirit and never gave up hope. None knew who was going to win. When the last whistle blew Roanoke had beaten the Presidents by two points. Roanoke team was State Champion team.

For the first time in the history of the high school the girls were awarded gold basketballs. This was indeed a pleasant surprise for them. Those receiving them were Mildred Stewart, Captain; Florence Holcomb, Captain-elect; Doris Vick, Elizabeth Whitaker, Ruth Brown, Marion Holloway, Virginia Thomas, Josephine Dillon, Garnett Tonkin, Manager, and Ruth White, Coach. Those who received letters and stars were Mildred Stewart, W and three stars; Florence Holcomb, W and one star; Elizabeth Whitaker, a W; Ruth Brown, W and one star; Marion Holloway, W and one star; Doris Vick, W and one star; Virginia

Thomas, a W; Josephine Dillon, one W; Garnett Tonkin, a W.

TRIBUTE TO SUBS

In all our praise of the other members of the team do not let us forget or pass over lightly the subs. They have really been the backbone of the team. Without them what would our team have done? They were in training rules and did not miss any practices without some good excuse. Had it not been for these girls the regular team would not have been able to practice. The scrubs worked as hard as anyone. Some of these girls displayed their value in the games, but others, who though seldom seen, never fell down on the job. Among these girls are Josephine Dillon, Virginia Thomas, Virginia Welton, Virginia Whitson, Doris Marks, Garnett Tonkin, our manager, Lysle Calbreath and Eddie Carter. These girls were always ready to take the place of a varsity girl when needed in the game. They never forgot the responsibility which had been placed on them when they went into the game, but kept up the fight until the end, never missing the chance to make some play to help old Wilson win the game.

ALEX SMILE:

Alex, captain, has played his fourth year on the squad. He played a good, steady game through the whole season. He was a bulwark in the line.

GEORGE HOLCOMB.

“Hokie” is just a natural born football player. He has played every position on the team except guard and quarter. He possesses the real Wilson “do or die” spirit on both the defensive and offensive plays. “Hokie” is a deadly tackler.

WILLIAM SCOTT.

Bill is an excellent end. Ask Maury—they know. Bill is the fastest man on the team. This quality he uses to a good advantage in stopping fast end runs. Bill is the best forward pass catcher in Eastern Virginia.

PAUL POWELL:

New at school this year, Paul, captain-elect, stepped right into the midst of things. He played every game hard and the result was that he played every game well.

BRAXTON ROUNTREE.

“Rounie,” as you know, is the big boy who is taller than the rest, plays center and incidentally plays it well. Rountree played his best and last game for Wilson against Roanoke.

KIRK BURCH.

Burch, another one of the steam-roller, plays a hard and steady game. We are expecting good things from Burch in the future.

EUGENE HINMAN.

“Tubby” received injuries at the beginning of the season but he made up for lost time when he recovered. “Tubby” has another year on the team which will save the trouble of training a new guard for next year.

EDWIN TOONE.

Eddie, a small but hard working guard, made the squad his first year out. His steadiness made him a real asset to the team. Toone graduates this year and will be unable to help the steam-roller roll in the future.

PERCY WARREN.

Percy made his letter this year. He proved himself an invaluable guard. He was instrumental in breaking up more than one of our opponents’ plays.

JAKE MILLER

Jake broke his collar bone and was unable to play in any of the games. There is no doubt that Jake would have strengthened the game. He showed his spirit by always being there when there was anything to be done.

CLINTON BUTLER:

Clinton -made his letter this, his first year, and has three more years to go. Although a new man, the stiff competition of the captain and a former captain was the only thing which kept him from being a regular.

RAYMOND HUTCHINS.

“Zacum’s” good headwork played a large part in the strength in the team of °24. “Zacum”’ is always good for a gain through tackle. He scored touchdown in the 14-7 Maury game on a 22-yard run. That was a play we won't forget.

RAYMOND CREEKMORE.

“Creeky,” a half and quarter, showed up well this year. ““Creeky’’ is a good man on off tackle plays but he excels in running back punts.

ROBERT ELLIS

“Scat,” a fine substitute backfield man, showed many opposing ends his heels. “‘Scat’’ also knows how to give good interference.

HORACE HARRELL.

Horace excels in line plunging. He plays exceptionally hard and steadily. We are expecting great things from him next year.

PHIL SPEAR

Spear started the season with long gains on end runs. In the U. of R. game he received an injury to his knee which handicapped him until the end of the season, when he recovered. He succeeded in gaining by long end runs and often good gains thru tackle. Spear played his best games against Hampton and Roanoke, making a forty-yard run in the Roanoke game.

MAX LEITMAN.

Maxie’s trusty toe has many times brought Wilson out of deep holes. Besides being able to kick a ball he can pass with an unerring eye. Max is a good line plunger and a deadly tackle.

WILSON 44—SUFFOLK 0

The Jefferson eleven bowed to the Presidents by the score of 44 to 0. The winner was never in doubt, Wilson having a margin of 19 points before the end of the first quarter. The entire Wilson team played a good game on both offensive and defensive. Spear, Holcomb, Ellis, and Hutchins were the point-getters for the Presidents. Between them seven touchdowns were scored. Scat‘ Ellis

played his best game of the season, scoring two touchdowns. Holcomb interrupted many of Suftolk’s passes, making them good for two touchdowns.

WILSON 12—— SOUTH NORFOLK 0

In a hard and clean battle the Presidents succeeded in defeating the Tigers. The Wilson team showed superior head work. Harrell, who substituted for Leitman, proved himself a star, for he repeatedly broke thru the Tiger line for substantial gains. Holcomb, Hinman, and Harrell played well for Wilson, while Pool, Smith and Morgan starred for South Norfolk.

U. OF RICHMOND 0—WILSON 12

On October 7th the Presidents journeyed to Richmond to play the U. of R. Freshmen. By a score of 12-0 Wilson won this game, which was featured by end runs by Phil Spear. He scored twice. Hutchins showed his skill in running back punts. On receiving the ball he ran no less than 30 yards on each return. As a whole the team played splendidly against their much larger opponents.

WILSON 13—PETERSBURG 7

Wilson played the ““cockade boys” in their own city and won this game 13 to 7, after a pretty return of a punt seventy yards and a touchdown by Spear. In this game our old tackle pass was brought into play, Butler receiving the pass and going for a touchdown. Bill Scott tried his stuff in the backfield during this game and proved to be some line plunger.

NEWPORT NEWS 9—WILSON 7

In a hard fought battle the Presidents bowed to the Shipbuilders. The feature of the game was a long run by Holcomb, who intercepted a pass to gain 54 yards. He was the outstanding star. Butler, Ellis, Spear and Leitman also deserve mention. The game in a nut shell is that the Wilson line failed to hold.

HAMPTON 0—WILSON 20

The Presidents were administering a defeat to the Crabbers while the Tigers were giving the Commodores the same dose. The Presidents completely outclassed the Crabbers in every department of the game. Phil Spear was circling the ends for gains of 20 to 50 yards, while Leitman was passing with the ability of a college man. Burch and Holcomb played the best defensive game, while Leitman, Hutchins, and Spear were good on the offensive game. Wilson registered thirteen first downs to Hampton’s two.

THANKSGIVING—MAURY-WILSON

Wilson journeyed to Norfolk and brought back a Turkey to the tune of 14 to 7. The game was fought hard, Maury scoring first in the second and third quarters. Wilson’s superior team could not be held in check by their less steady opponents. Hutchins furnished the thrill of the game by running 27 yards for a touchdown. Leitman, Scott, and Holcomb were the outstanding Wilson players, while Captain Anderson and Hofheimer deserve equal credit for Maury’s part.

WILSON 6—MAURY 6

Presidents and Commodores battled fiercely to a 6-6 tie at the Portsmouth League Park. Both touchdowns being made via forward passes by Scott and Hofheimer. The Wilson team was not up to its usual standard, while the Commodores were weakened by the loss of Bloxom. Hutchins, Harrell and Leitman played best for Wilson, while Penzold was Maury’s star.

ROANOKE

In a hard fought battle the Presidents were defeated by Roanoke by the score of 8 to0. The game was filled with thrills, Roanoke having the ball with only four inches to go and four downs, was unable to score. Spear and Day were the outstanding stars, while Tooney, Gilbert, Holcomb and Scott displayed good football. The feature of the game was a long run by Spear that put Wilson out of danger.

CREEKMORE

“Creeky,” a substitute forward, played a good game whenever called upon. He is a fast man on the floor and always plays a hard game.

HUGHES

Joe, one of last year’s forwards, was shifted to guard this year. Joe made all the trips with the team and figured in many of Wilson’s victories.

GEORGE HOLCOMB

Captain Holcomb, the best floor man on the team, is also a good guard. He has a good eye on the basket, and leads the team in scoring. He played an outstanding game against Maury at Maury.

HUTCHINS

“Zacum” made a poor start, playing on the second team for the greater part of the season. In the last few games he became a first string man who had an unerring eye on the basket. “‘All’s well that ends well.”

GARRETT

Eddie, a former Wilson student, returned late in the season. He plays forward, being a good floor man and an excellent man under

the basket. His late entrance left a good man to warm the bench.

HOZIER

Hozier, the little forward, made the squad this year and played in most of the important games. He has speed and is a good all-round man. “Lefty” could use the pivot and leave the best guard flat-footed.

PAUL POWELL

Powell, captain-elect, a Cradock star, went out for basketball, and it didn’t take coach long to find out what was in him. He plays a hard and steady game. He is a good floor man and often puts the ball in the basket.

MAX LEITMAN

Leitman, the greater part of the season, played running guard. The forwards seldom get by him. Maxie has a way of snooking off and when the opposing team is unaware of him he shoots his basket. Bile COs Bill, although new at basketball this year, came thru astar. Bill started off the season playing guard then he was shifted to center to take the place of Holcomb, who became running guard. It takes a good man to get the tip-off from Bill.

SPEAR

Phil, for whom we have to thank Cradock, plays guard. Altho unable to be in some of this season’s games on account of sickness, he always “delivered the goods” when his chance came.

BROOKS

Cecil has the record of being one of the most efficient managers in the history of Woodrow Wilson High School. Cecil boosted the team in every possible way.