Shepherd High Quarterback Club Wins Enthusiastic Backing
Nearly forty fans gathered November 2 at the Shepherd High cafeteria to back a new Quarterback Club for athletic support. Coach J C Clyma outlined aims of fellowship and boosting athletics, with membership limited to season ticket holders. First meeting December 2 will include coffee, donuts, and a preview scrimmage. officers were elected Stewart Gillison president James Kanine secretary treasurer and directors Henry Seifker Fred Cochran Gordon McGuire.
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Stewart Gillison
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Fred Cochran
Gordon McGuire
Weekend College Grid Aims Big Ten Upsets and Local Basketball
The column previews Saturday football picks across Big Ten matchups including Purdue Minnesota and Ohio State Oregon with analyses of potential upsets. It also notes Shepherds basketball season, weather, and rules on total games plus the new Quarterback Club inviting season ticket holders to participate.
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Duffy Daugherty
Purdue
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Ohio State
Golden Gopher
Wisconsin
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Iowa
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Wolverines
Hawkeyes
Michigan State
Northwestern
Spartans
Wildcats
Don DiGravio
Sandy Stephens
Illinois
Clint
Oregon
Indiana
West Virginia
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J. C. Clyma
1937 Shepherd Blue Jays On Early Path To Greatness
The 1937 Shepherd Blue Jays football team is celebrated as the start of one of the school’s best eras. Many players were sophomores or juniors, with core members remaining into 1939. Notable names include Sally Kunik, Hubert Rich, Dave Lynch, Stub Priest, LeRoy Harry, Ray Hoffman, Don Hetherington, Bill Kunik, Russ Meyers, Bill Beatty, Floyd McClintic, George Root, Bob Rossetti, Dick Clark, Johnny Wright, and coach Ralph Jensen. Rossetti later starred at Central Michigan University, while Beatty and Meyers were standout defenders. Beatty broke a finger but continued playing brilliantly.
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Sally” Kunik
Hubert Rich
Dave Lynch
Stub Priest
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Priest
Early Shepherd football teams shaped a storied gridiron era
From 1927 to 1949 Shepherd produced legendary Blue Jays squads. Coach Ralph Forsyth in 1939 led an eight point undefeated run. 1948 started a three year, 27 game unbeaten streak with a stingy defense. Players from a small town formed standout lineups, some returning graduates bolstering practice.
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Ralph Forsyth
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Blue Jays
Extra Extra Points Editor Reflects on Team Loyalty
An editor from Libya letters urges past football players to value friendship and loyalty. He recalls Shepherd versus Chesaning league title and a tragedy that united the team, stressing many players including Seifker Meyer Curtiss and Salisbury rely on teamwork to win or endure.
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Salisbury
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