The Scribbler, 1930
Spartanburg High School, Spartanburg, South Carolina
Football
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| Coach Dobson | Coach Cox | Joe Johnson - Captain | Tom Gore - Manager |
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| top row - Fitz Martin, J. Allen, J. Jones J. Johnson, Captain
bottom row - A. Cudd, H. Willard, J. Hall, F. Bennett | J. Brady, J. Ferguson, H. Nash, C. Moss, W. Anderson |
Three, four years of victory and defeat in service of Spartan High. Fitz Martin, one of our hanging guards, has crowned himself with glory and at last makes the greatest goal he has ever achieved—Graduation. It will be hard to
replace this faithful warrior.
With such a stalwart center as Joe Allen, our problem was solved in the pivotman position. He not only filled the position, but played a starring roll on the team. His vacancy next year will hard to fill.
After a most successful season. Murray Jones was elected Captain of our team next year, which speaks volumes in itself. Captain ("elect") Jones is unexcelled in his spirit and sportsmanship.
Maybe, Joe Johnson will forget his football wow in high school, but he will long be remembered by his teammates and high school admirers, as Captain "Big Joe" did exceptionally well and seemed to always have the "pep."
For several years A. D. Cudd has been slowly losing his old avoirdupois, and now in his Senior year his broad shoulders are the talk of the campus. He used them in football—plenty," too.
In Alternate-Captain Willard we have one of the smartest football men on our team. Willard, in addition to playing end to perfection, is a ''sweet" tackle.
When speaking of the future of football, don't fail to mention Willard. It befell the duty of Hall to fill the vacancy left by Carr, a former star at Spartanburg High School, and well did he do his duty, and next year should find him enjoying a great season. "Big Mitt" was especially effective in splitting The interference and defense after breaking through to throw runners for tremendous losses.
Bennett would always be depended on to hold down his side of the line. He seemed to be in every play, and the referee's whistle usually found him at the bottom of the pile. He returns next year and is counted on as a sure bet at tackle.
Brady, our versatile fullback, did splendid work this year, and we all remember his wonderful drive which practically saved the game with Greenwood. He leaves S. H. S. with an enviable record in football.
Ferguson, although the youngest member on the team, made up for his lack of age by his ability to pass, kick and plug that old line. "Ferg" has two more years to carry the Red and Black, and we are sure he will continue to bring credit to the old Alma Mater.
Nash, fleet quarterback of the Crimson Tide, gave an excellent account of himself this season, which warranted a selection on the mythical All-State high school eleven. He will be back another year to strengthen our team.
Coach Dobson had a hard time this season picking his backfield, there being such good material on hand, but he could always rely on Cole Moss in time of distress. Cole did good work this year, and we hope to see him make that regular squad next year.
Anderson, commonly known as "Bru." acted as both halfback and quarterback this season. In fact, Nash and '"Bru" divided up the thing! The same luck and more of it next year! |
| Our football season got off to a slow start this year, but as a whole the season was successful. The coach was changed, but the successor, Mr. Dobson, proved that he knew his business by the results. This 1930 team was well captained by Joe Johnson, who was always the first man to make a name in practices and games and the last to give up.
The best game of the season was played with Clemson Reserves, the final score being 8-0, with the Spartans on the large end. The 1930 squad took the best trip any Spartan football team has ever taken—to Knoxville. Although beaten by the Smoky City contingent, Spartanburg showed themselves fighters and gave a good account. The trip next in importance to the foregoing was the one to Charleston.
Besides winning from the Charleston Bantams, which was our principal object, we had a most delightful trip of about three days. The most heart-breaking game of the season was the one with Greenville. We lost that encounter by the small score of 3-0. Although weak at times, Spartanburg showed surprising strength in several games, notably: Clemson. Charleston, Porter, and Parker. The season's climax came with Gaffney. The Spartans gave a splendid account of themselves, in spite of the 19-6 score, which gave Gaffney the Upper-State championship.
The one redeeming feature of this score was the passing combination of Anderson to Nash, which resulted in the only score in many years to be chalked up against Gaffney.
Hall, end; Johnson. Joe, tackle; Martin. Fitz, guard; Allen. Joe, center; Jones, Murray, guard; Rennet, tackle; Willard. end; Nash, quarterback; Anderson, half-back; Brady, fullback; Ferguson, halfback; Tiusley. end; Mullikin, tackle; Cudd, guard; Johnson, Dan. center; Bridges, tackle; Fike, halfback; Moss, fullback; McCredie, halfback. |
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