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Woodrow Wilson
High School
Portsmouth, Virginia
FOOTBALL
CAPTAIN POWELL
OW that the 1925 season is a thing of the past, it is with increasing admiration that we look back over the schedule and note the results. Out of nine games, the “Presidents” have seven to their credit, suffer- ing only two defeats. Nevertheless, in reviewing the season, we can not help but feel that we have finished an unusually successful year,
and on this account we extend hearty congratulations to the men who made it possible.
The prospects at the beginning of the term were a little dark, there being only five monogram men reporting to Coach Kibler for the first work-out. However, he was furnished with a wonderful amount of new material which he soon had running in almost perfect harmony. “Toxey” Adams, manager of the team, was active in the pursuit ot his duties, and with the ready aid of the number of assistant managers, ably conducted the “other” side of the work.
The Varsity squad consisted of the following men:
POWELL, Our Captain,
who was always under the punt.
SPEAR, Halfback
The Team’s ten-second man.
WARREN, Guard
The biggest block in the stone wall.
HARRELL,
Halfback
The ram of the Team.
BURCH, Guard
“They shall not pass.”
STARKE, Tackle
•A dive, and another opponent hit the dust.
COLLIER, Center
Nor would there have been a better one for the pivot position.
RICKS, Quarterback
A general in the field.
OWENS, Fullback
The boy with the eagle toe.
MORLINO, Tackle
.Another one for bringing them down.
CARSON, End
He could drop them in their tracks, besides breaking up the passes.
BROWN, Tackle
A sure hit.
ADAM.S, Manager
Who conducted the “other” side of the work
Wilson
Wilson
Wilson
Wilson
Wilson
Wilson
Wilson
Wilson
Wilson
Total------- Wilson 122
7
28
0
14
21
7
7
38
0
Naval Hospital
Park View A. A
Newport News
Suffolk
Petersburg
John Marshall
Hampden-Sidney
Hampton
Maury
Opponents 25
0
0
12
0
0
6
0
0
7
NAVAL HOSPITAL
1
HE Woodrow Wilson football aggregation opened its 1925 campaign Saturday, September 26, in a very exciting game with the Naval Hospital “Gobs.” Although outweighed 20 pounds per man, the Wilson defense showed unexpected strength, causing losses of from five to ten yards for the sailors. The Hospital team
came within the shadows of the Wilson goal-post twice during the first half. Harrell and Carson were the stars for Wilson, followed closely by Spear, Powell, Owens and the combined stone wall of Butler, Burch and Warren. Terry, Dolan and Parkinson performed best for the “Gobs.” The score was not large but we are proud of a team which apparently was outmatched by weight and experience, yet they brought home the bacon to a 7-0 tune.
P. V. A. A.
2
On Friday, the second of October, the Woodrow Wilson Pig Skin Pushers won another victory in a clash with the Park View Athletic Association by a score of 28-0. The game was featured by the brilliant offensive work of Spear, Powell, Owens, Ricks and Garret for Wilson, and Bailey for Park View. On the defensive, Spear, Morlino, and Brown played best for the “Presidents,” while Sanford and Smith were the stars for the .Athletic .Association.
NEWPORT NEWS
3
Thirsting for revenge to wipe out the sting of their defeat at our hands last year, the Newport News team started the game of October 9 with a rough fighting spirit. The game as a whole was ragged, fumbles occurring frequently and at critical moments. The offensive stars were Curtis, Jones and Malcom for the “Shipbuilders,” while Harrell, Spear and Owens were in the limelight for Wilson.
On the defensive, the work of Gresham and Gray featured for the winners, while Spear, Garrett and Butler looked best for the losers. The “Presidents” fought hard but were outclassed by the “Shipbuilders.” .Although they carried about 300 rooters over who cheered till the last, they were forced to journey home wiping the mud of a 12-0 defeat from their eyes.
SUFFOLK
4
Unfortunately for S. H. S., they were scheduled for October 16, just one week
after the “Presidents” had suffered defeat at the hands of Newport News, and the “Presidents” had no idea of taking a dose of medicine as bitter as that one again.
Harrell, Spear, Ricks and Carson were the ground gainers for Wilson, while Rose,
Owens and Garrett played a fine game. The stars for Wilson on the defensive were Burch, Warren, Powell and Morlino, while Collier and Starke also played
well. Johnson and Palmer were the “Peanut” stars.
PETERSBURG
5
The “Goobers” of Petersburg High journeyed down to Portsmouth to attend a football massacre, held by the “Presidents” of Woodrow Wilson, on Friday, October ‘23, and returned just 21 points less, while the “Presidents” didn’t lose a one. For Wilson, Garrett, Spear, Harrell, Owens and Carson were the out- standing offensive players while Powell, Burch and Starke were the defensive.
For Petersburg, Robinson and Fareinholt were the stars, but it was the poor defensive playing of the team which cost them the game.
JOHN MARSHALL
6
In one of the hardest fought battles on the home ground, Wilson put the old Hallow’een hoodo on the Richmond boys, and was sitting on the heavy end of a7-6 score when the whistle blew. Both teams played a wonderful game, but it was the single point which was won for Wilson by the educated toe of Owens that put the thing across. Spear, Powell, Warren and Owens were the stars for Wilson, while Star and Burgess played best for John Marshall.
HAMPDEN SIDNEY FRESHMEN
7
Friday the 13th proved to be an unlucky day for the Hampden-Sidney Fresh-men, when the “Tigers” engaged in a fast and thrilling game with the “Presidents.”
The “Presidents” started with a rush but were checked by the “Tigers” before any great damage could be done. The only score of the game was a pass to Powell. Spear intercepted a pass and made a wonderful broken field run, but all in vain, for the shades of night had already descended upon a 6-0 victory for Wilson. The stars in the backfield were Harrell, Spear, and Owens, while Powell, Burch and Starke played a stellar game in the line.
HAMP'I’ON
8
Hampton took its spanking to the strains of 38-0 on Friday, November 18. Alter an exchange of punts, Wilson decided it was time to make a few points, so after Owens had made a four-yard gain Spear carried the ball 55 yards for a touchdown. During the second half Wilson had several chances to score, but only on two occasions were they able to carry the ball over. The first came when Ricks returned a punt 55 yards, with the splendid interference by Brown, and the second when Spear made an 11-yard run on a circle around right end.
MAURY
9
On Thanksgiving Day, slightly over 6,500 people assembled at Norfolk League
Park, and were fortunate enough to witness one of the football classics of the season, when the “Presidents” lost to Maury by the score of 7-0. Wilson’s old stone wall got into action and held splendidly. Colgin tried a drop-kick which hit the uprights and bounded off. After a desperate rally consisting of plunges and passes, Phil Spear, of Wilson, made a wonderful 57-yard dash. Spear, Owens, Harrell, Ricks, Powell and Burch were the stars for Wilson, while Hawkins was Maury’s pride. Shinburger played a good game at center, smearing several of Wilson’s plays. Although the game was lost by Wilson, we are proud of our team that played so clean and took defeat in such a sportsmanlike manner.
Touchdown Extra
Player Points Points Total
Spear
Owens
Rose
Powell
Carson
Harrell
Ricks
Garrett
48
12
12
12
6
6
6
6
0
9
3
0
1
0
0
0
48
21
15
12
7
6
6
6
BASKETBALL
CAPTAIN POWELL
HIS year Wilson had only a few letter men returning to the team. I'hey were up against one of the hardest schedules in the history of the school, but unless they do get harder from year to year, no progress could be made. The team made a good showing in every game, fighting till the last and we are proud of them. Following are the
members of the squad.
POWELL, Forward
When rhe points were needed, our Captain was there.
SPEAR, Center
You can’t keep a good man down.
MORLINO, Guard
The men went by but the ball stopped.
GARRETT, Forward
A sure shot for the basket.
OWENS, Guard
A tower on the defense.
PAR DUE, Forward
Just half a chance and he would make his shot.
HARRELL, Guard
A good reason for our opponents’ small scores.
BROWN, Guard
What a slap he could give the ball!
BROOKS, Manager
An expert after two years with the team.
BASKETBALL TEAM
HE first game of the season was on Tuesday, December '29, with the
well-experienced Alumni team. The Alumni quint, composed of the “cream” of Wilson’s teams for the past four years, exhibited a brand of passing and shooting which the younger representatives of Wilson could not hope to equal. Powell and Garrett were Wilson’s pride,
while Holcomb, Grant and Rose played best for the Alumni. The game was last thru-out, but as the final shot was fired the Alumni was on the big end of the horn, with a 42 to 26 count.
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NAVAL HOSPITAL
The loss of the Alumni game was just the thing to give pep to the Wilson team, enabling them to best the Hospital “Gobs” by a single point, on January 7, the final score being 21 to 20. For Wilson the work of Garrett stood out above the others. He scored 15 of Wilson’s 21 points and also played a great floor game. Spear also played a good game at center. Piller, Mitchell and Parkinson played best for the Hospital.
3
CRADOCK
On Friday, January 15, Wilson suffered a defeat at the hands of the Cradock High quint. It was a family affair, most of the Cradock team being made up of the younger brothers ot the Wilson team. The big brothers must have thought the long journey and the late hours would render the Cradock team helpless, but it was the other way. The Cradock team walked away with a 42 to 22 victory. P. Powell, B. Powell and J. Garrett starred for Cradock, while Spear starred for Wilson.
4
PETERSBURG
On Friday, January 30, the “Presidents” redeemed themselves lor their loss the week before, when they defeated the Petersburg “Goobers” by a single point, the score being 19 to 18. It was the old Wilson determination, however, that finally enabled the “Presidents” to win the game. Spear, Garrett and Owens showed up well for Wilson, while Best, Andrews, and Barnes looked good for Petersburg.
5
JOHN MARSHALL
In one of the most exciting court battles that has ever been witnessed in the Wilson gym, the Richmond High quint defeated Wilson by a 3*2 to 28 score. The teams were as evenly matched as was possible. At the close of the first half, the
score was 16 to 16 and at the close of the game the score was 21 to 21. John Marshall finally won the game in an extra 5 minute period. Eacho and Manor played great ball for the winners, while Powell and Garrett showed up well for Wilson.
6
HAMPTON
On Wednesday, February 10, the Hampton Crabbers visited the “Presidents” and were sent back home to the tune of 4;5 to 13 defeat. The Wilson team worked as a single man and after a sufficiently high score had been attained. Coach Kibler sent in the second string men. Powell was the star for Wilson, while Garrett, Spear, Owens, Harrell and Pardue also played a fine game. Hughes was Hampton’s best man.
7
MAURY
On Friday, February 12, the Wilson quint journeyed over the river to meet its old rival, Maury. The teams were more evenly matched than the final score of 34 to 23 indicates, for at the close of the first half Wilson was in the lead. The Maury team was able to shoot from all angles of the floor, while the unfamiliar “Presidents” were forced to shoot under the basket. The game was fast and furious, and spectators were bewildered by the lightning passing and dribbling. For Maury, Parkerson, Williams and Schmuss played an outstanding game. Wilson’s whole team worked splendidly, but Spear, Powell and Garrett were in the limelight.
8
SUFFOLK
On Wednesday, February 18, the Wilson team took a motor tour to Suffolk to defeat the Jefferson High team 35 to 12. The Wilson team was full of pep and after running up a safe score was replaced by the Junior Varsity. Pardue and Powell led the Wilson attack while Palmer showed best form for Suffolk.
9
NEWPORT NEWS
For the second time this season the “Presidents” suffered defeat at the hands of the Newport News “Shipbuilders.” The “President” team was patched up on account of injuries. The game was a credit to the Wilson team, as it was only in the final minute of play that Newport News scored the winning points. The final score was 27 to 25, with Newport News on the heavy end. Eddie Garrett was the whole show for Wilson, making eight field goals and a foul. Allmond and Wheeler led the attack for the Shipbuilders.
10
SUFI OLK
Wilson met defeat at the hands of Suffolk on its own Hoot. Suffolk caught Wilson napping, with Captain Powell, Garrett and Spear unable to play. The game was a terrible blunder, with the whole team running wild. Suffolk finally came out victor, with an 18 to 11 score. Owens was the sole redeemer of Wilson’s play, while Palmer looked best for Suffolk.
11
GRIMES BATTERY
With the return of Captain Powell, the old Wilson strength and steadiness return-ed to the team. The Grimes Battery quint was no match for the better trained Wilson team who emerged from the encounter on top of a .S7 to 16 count. Owens, Pardue and Powell were in the star roles for Wilson, while Wade and Ashbury played best for the Battery.
12
MAURY
The “Presidents” played their closing game with the “Commodores” of Maury on Friday, March 5. Altho the “Presidents” were outmatched in the first half, they played a supreme game of basketball during the second half, matching Maury goal for goal, and foul for foul. The lead which Maury had gained in the first half was too much for the team, however, and it was forced to bow in defeat to a 33 to 15 score. Garrett, Spear and Owens played best for Wilson, while Schmus, Parkerson and Williams were Maury’s pride.
HOW I'HE “PRESIDENTS” RUNG THE HOOP
1
WILSON-ALUMNI
Field Goals Foul Goals Total Points
Powell
Garrett
Spear
Pardue
Owens
Morlino
Harrell
Brown
23
34
26
15
12
6
7
1
10
7
10
2
6
3
1
0
76
75
62
32
30
15
15
2
Total—Wilson 307 Opponents 307
BASEBALL
CAPTAIN SPEAR
HIS year Wilson was banking on her baseball team to take the State Championship, and was somewhat disappointed because they came so near, but yet so far. They lost only three league games, one to Newport News and two to Maury. In all three games Wilson played ™ hard and took defeat with that same old Wilson spirit which has always been our
pride. We therefore wish to commend the members of the team for their service to Wilson High. Following are the members of the squad.
BURCH, Catcher
Such backstop as Wilson had this year!
KIRSHON, Pitcher
Just ask Suffolk about this man’s pitching.
POWELL, Second Base
One of the best hitters on the team.
CASSELL, Pitcher
Here we have a tine pitcher, in fact, he is one of Wilson’s best moundsmen.
SMITH, Left Field
How he can hit the ball, and how he can get them out at first!
SPEAR, First Base
Who was very capable in the positions of Captain and first baseman.
MORLINO, Catcher
Drops, curves, or anything, he could stop them.
LEIGH, Third Base
If they ever got to third, he was sure to get them.
GARRETT, Shortstop
He played at several positions but was best at shortstop.
BROWN, Right Field
When they hit the balls to right field, “Dolly” was sure to nab them.
COLLIER, Center Field
He was in the middle of the field and under the ball when it came down.
PRUDEN, Manager
Always there with a helping hand.
BASEBALL TEAM
Wilson
Wilson
Wilson
Wilson
Wilson
Wilson
Wilson
Wilson
Wilson
Wilson
Wilson
Wilson
Wilson
7
9
2
7
6
7
8
6
10
2
12
24
0
Naval Hospital
Hampton
Hampton
Maury
Newport News
Langley Field
U. S. S. Texas
Suffolk
Suffolk
Newport News
Emporia
Elizabeth City
Maury
17
6
1
8
5
16
6
0
7
6
2
3
13
TRACK
THIS year the baseball team could not take the championship, but it could hardly be called a failure, losing only three of the regular league games. Wilson made a total loss of five games. This is not surprising when we consider that the only two outside teams that beat the “Presidents” were the much older and experienced teams of the Naval Hospital and Langley Field.
Wilson started the season by losing to the Naval Hospital by the score of 17 to 7. Cassell was the “Presidents’ ” best man on the mound while Powell looked best at the bat.
This defeat did not dishearten the “Presidents,” who took the next two games from Hampton, first by a 9 to 6 score and second by a '2 to 1 score. These two games were principally mound duels between Cassell of Wilson and Snyder of Hampton, in which the Wilson Freshman showed his superiority.
The next game on Wilson’s schedule was that of Maury, in which Wilson was
forced to bow in defeat in the tenth inning to an 8 to 7 score. The whole Wilson
team played their best, but lost the game on an error.
Wilson won the next game from Newport News to the tune ol 6 to 5, while the next game went to the Langley Field team with a 16 to 7 score. Wilson again had a winning streak, taking the next three games into camp
in rapid succession. The U. S. S. Texas lost to Wilson by an 8 to 6 score, while
Suffolk bowed twice in defeat, with a 6 to 0 and a 10 to 7 score.
Wilson then journeyed over to Newport News, losing the game by a 6 to score, which made them have an even break with the “Shipbuilders.”
The two games following came to Wilson, the first from Emporia with a score of 12 to 2 and the second was a hit and run game with Elizabeth City, the final score being 24 to 3. Wilson closed the 1926 season May 5, losing again to the Maury High teamby a 13 to 0 score. The thirteens seem to get Wilson’s goat, this being her thir- teenth game and Maury getting 13 runs.
Wilson has made a good showing this year, but with only a few of the team leaving, we can easily expect a Championship Team next year,
CAPTAIN CARSON
THIS year Track took another leap in popularity as an outstanding Varsity sport. In three ol the four meets in which Wilson entered, places were won by the team. When we consider that Wilson has had Track as a Varsity sport for only two years and has taken a first, second and third place in four meets, it is with great admiration that we look upon the members of the team. Following are the members of the squad.
CAPTAIN CARSON
Chief mainstay and high point man of our team, deserves highest honorable mention in his achievements.
BURCH
All there with the spirit and ability, Kirk proved a valuable man.
CROSS
The sprinter that was hard to beat.
HARRELL
.Another mainstay and helping hand to the team.
MAYO
May he get as high in the world of success as in jumping.
HAMLET
An asset to our team and school.
WILLIAMS
The Freshman genius at shot putting.
M.ATHIAS
The runner with versatility.
SPICER
.An invaluable runner.
SHEREN
Our diminutive miler.
EVANS, Manager
He has made as good a track manager as Wilson has ever had. He was always working for the betterment of the team
JORDAN
.Another versatile man with ability.
THOMSON
Last but not least comes this miler.
THE track team as a whole was successful this year, winning the Naval Hospital meet and finishing very high in the other meets. Captain Carson was high scorer of the team, making many points in each meet. Mayo, Burch and Harrell were also mainstays of the team.
Others who made points in the various meets are Hamlet, Cross, Mathias, Spicer, King, Walker, Thomson, Wayland and Williams. Those deserving honorable mention for their splendid work are Butt, Owens, Sheren, F. Thomson, Manager Evans and Assistant Manager Ayers.
Coach Wild, Michigan State Normal alumnus, proved a coach of the first calibre in developing a small, tho capable squad into a team that acquitted itself favorably in all meets
