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1927 Class Roster
1926 Virginia State Champions - Football Squad
KIRK BURCH, Captain , Guard
Kirk’s ability to smear his opponents’ plays, coupled with his excellent offensive and equally good defensive, have made him captain of the team for two successive years. His guarding
has been a big factor in Wilson’s great football line.

 MITT OWENS, Fullback 
“Jughead” is the surest ground-gainer on the team and never fails to deliver when called upon. His terrible line plunges and defense have done much to uphold the morale of the team. One of his brightest points is punting.

PAUL ROSE, Quarterback 
“Cockey” has shown himself to be a qualified quarterback by the heady manner in which he ran the team. Without doubt the scores in many games would be vastly different, were it not for his great accuracy in passing.

PHIL SPEAR, Halfback
Phil’s fleetness of foot, ability to tackle and do some very effective clipping have made him a mainstay on the team. Many a time have his opponents tasted the dust off bis heels after he has gotten away, behind a perfect interference. 

BOB SPEAR, Halfback 
Bob, although not a regular, was an important part in Wilson’s great machine. He made his greatest bid for glory in the second Newport News game, when his gains started an offensive which brought the first touchdown. A plunger and no mean tackier were his biggest assets.

ALFRED CASEY, Halfback 
Casey, playing his first year on the varsity> conducted himself like a veteran. Though be was a good man for end runs, plunges and tackling, the talent at which he excelled was in forward pass receiving. 

YOCK COLLIER, Center 
Yock has developed into a center of ex- ceptional ability. His accurate passing and fine defensive work have done much toward making a good team. Knowing how to use his hands has made him an alert tackier. 

FRANK WILLIAMS, Guard
“Weenie’s” splendid playing has resulted in his being a bulwark of strength to the line. Not only was he able to break through the opponents’ line, but he also played a faultless defense. He
was characterized by his hard and steady game.
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HARRY STARKE, Tackle 
“Starkey” was a linesman of rare ability. His weight and judgment have caused him to be a tower of strength. It is astounding how fast he gets under punts and how aggressive a player he is.

 CHARLES BROWN, Tackle 
“Dolly’s” playing this year has been of the highest order. Although he was repeatedly hammered by thrusts, he held his position and gave back many of them with interest. A sure tackier and aggressive player, he contributed much to the team’s success. 

LOUIS MORLINO, Tackle 
Louis was another reason why Wilson had such a good team. Always playing the game, good on the offensive and defensive, with the ability to solve his opponents’ tactics, he made himself a necessity to the team. 

JOHN DILLON, Guard
“Nick” made an alternate linesman with ability seldom seen in these parts. A guard right there when it came to give and take, but with him it was mostly give. Fortunately “Nick” will be available next year. 

TEDDY CARSON, End
Teddy has played a faultless brand of football throughout the season. His ability to get under punts, break up plays and get his man is amazing. I.ight, but fast, he was a splendid tackier. 

PURL POWELL, End
Purl, another Cradock man, has completed a season which is highly commendable. A deadly
tackier, a good man to smear his opponents’ interference and plays, he had some of the finest football qualities. Purl’s playing was all any one could wish. 

BOB EVERETT, End
“Mugsy” gained his berth on the varsity through his grit and fast thinking. Light on his feet, always playing hard, he was in every play. He had the ability of getting the man who received the punt with astonishing quickness. 

GEORGE MEYERS, Manager
George has served as manager this year in an
efficient manner. Coming out every afternoon with the squad and spending much time trying to complete a schedule, Wilson owes George many thanks
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WILSON VS. NAVAL HOSPITAL
The Presidents kicked off their 1926 football lid with a victory over the Naval Hospital Gobs, 13 to 0. Starting the season with the brightest prospects for a championship team, the Wilsonmen gave Medicos only one first down and played an offensive game throughout, except a few minutes in the third quarter when the Gobs made their only sustained offensive effort. Although playing a great game, the Presidents showed the lack of practice. Phil Spear and Owens showed up best, while Casey, a new man, showed good headwork in running the team and the ball. The line was as good as a stone wall, and the Gobs were unable to pierce it.

WILSON VS. HAMPTON
Hurrah! The Wilson Presidents started their scholastic season with an easy victory over the Hampton Crabbers, by the score of 26 to 0. When playing on the defensive the Presidents smothered everything the Hampton lads had to offer, and on the offensive the line opened up holes large enough to drive a horse and buggy through. Phil Spear and Casey gave some brilliant exhibitions of end running, each making big gains around the wings. Owens also made consistent gains through the line. Bob Spear showed up well at halfback. Everett recovered a fumble and ran forty yards for a touchdown in the last quarter.
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WILSON VS. NEWPORT NEWS
In one of the most gruelling battles seen on local lots in a long time, the Presidents and Shipbuilders fought a scoreless tie. Although unable to score, the Presidents displayed a slight edge over their opponents by making seven first downs to the Shipbuilders’ five. After the first few minutes the Wilson line showed itself to be impenetrable, by holding the Newport gridmen for four successive downs, within four yards of the goal line. Casey probably showed up best for the Presidents with the rest of the backline running a close second. The Presidents played on the defensive nearly the whole first half but after that they had things their own way. 

WILSON VS. SUFFOLK
Although playing a ragged game of football, the Presidents displayed enough form to put Suffolk on the short end of the 25 to 0 score. A week of bad weather in which practice was impossible, coupled with the fact that the entire Wilson Varsity was never in the game at any one time, except a few minutes in the third quarter, may account for the bad game the Presidents played. Casey, Rose and Spear

showed up best for Wilson in running and passing the ball, while Collier played his best game, so far this season, at center. Griffen and Andrews played best for the Jeffersons. Buddy Owens and Kirshon were the bright lights for the substitutes.

WILSON VS. PETERSBURG
The Presidents had an easy time with Day’s “Fighting Goobers,” winning 40 to 0. The regulars were only in the game for two quarters and at one time Wilson had an entire backfield of second string men. Petersburg made their best showing in the first quarter, when they held the Presidents scoreless. Phil Spear, Bob Spear and Rose ran the ball around the ends for heavy gains and Owens was good for five or ten yards every time he bucked the line. Carson and Powell were right there whenever the Goobers tried end runs and the rest of the line played a great defensive game.

WILSON VS. WILLIAM AND MARY FROSH
The next victory chalked up by the Presidents was against the Frosh of William and Mary, the final score being 7 to 0. The Presidents seemed to have an ofF day, taking the ball up to the Frosh’s goal line and then being unable to push it over. Phil Spear, however, came to the rescue, catching a pass heaved by Owens and taking it across the line. Owens, Spear and Everett were the spotlights for Wilson, with the line playing a good game against their opponents’ much heavier one
WILSON VS. U. OF RICHMOND FRESHMEN
Not able to score a touchdown in their attempts to rush the ball through the U. of Richmond Freshmen’s line, the Presidents turned to the air, and with Rose hurling the ball with astounding accuracy, defeated the Freshmen 16 to 0. The Presidents crossed their opponents’ goal line twice, each time the man scoring received one ot Rose’s passes. Carson and Bob Spear showed up well on the receiving end of the aerial attack, each scoring a touchdown. The whole Wilson team played a great defensive game.

 WILSON VS. WESTERN HIGH
Uncorking an aerial attack in the second half that completely bewildered the Western gridmen, Champions ot Washington, D. C., the Presidents again scored a victory, by a 33 to 0 score. With Rose hurling the oval, 35 to 45 yards, Casey and Spear on the receiving end, the Presidents have developed a trio of which any team would be proud. The Western gridmen offered little opposition to the Presidents’ line plunges and on the defensive our line smothered everything their adversaries attempted. Rose, Casey, and Phil Spear played stellar football, while the line deserves much credit for the victory.
WILSON VS. MAURY
Displaying a powerful offensive and the same effective defensive that had characterized them the whole season, the Presidents chalked up a 12 to 0 victory over the Maury Commodores. Throughout the game the Presidents showed great gaining ability, but they did not score until Owens intercepted a Maury pass and raced 60 yards for a touchdown. A little later Casey nabbed one of Rose’s passes and scored Wilson’s second tally. Owens was, without doubt, the shining light for the Presidents, carrying the ball for big gains, backing up the line, and punting. Casey, Rose, and Spear also showed up well in running the ball and playing on the defensive. The Wilson line, led by Captain Burch, held like a stone wall, throwing the Commodore backs for losses most of the time.

WILSON VS. NEWPORT NEWS
Again we meet the Shipbuilders, this time in their own back yard, and by staging a superior drive in the second halt the Presidents overwhelmed their opponents. When the smoke had cleared away the Presidents had two touchdowns and the Championship of Eastern Virginia to their credit. Throughout the game the Presidents tried their aerial attack, which was not as effective as usual, but netted them their first touchdown, a Rose to Casey affair. The Wilson second touchdown was the result of line plunges started from midfield. Casey, Owens, Bob and Phil Spear displayed great gaining ability coupled with a fine defense. 

WILSON VS. ROANOKE
Three cheers for the "Fighting” Presidents, Champions of Virginia, by virtue of their victory over the Roanoke Magicians, by a one-sided score, 20 to 0. The Magicians were unable to stand the attacks of our tearing backs and powerful line, which worked with telling effect. Phil Spear and Owens played a great game in maneuvering end runs and line plunges, the latter intercepting a pass and running 65 yards for a touchdown. Wilson’s first touchdown came as a result of a pass hurled by Rose with Casey on the receiving end. In the line Starke was outstanding, playing a versatile game.
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