resulted in his death. Out of respect to him who had been such a big
factor in advancing St. Ambrose to the front in athletics, the game
was abandoned for the remainder of the season.
Schedule for 1913.
September 27- ALumni at Davenport
October 10…
Foot Ball.
THAT FOOTBALL did not make the advance this season
as in previous years is not to be attributed to the
lack of proper spirit and enthusiasm on the part of
the Management and Student Body, but rather to
the fatal accident which claimed as a…
EDWARD MORRISSEY.
Born March 20th, 1892.
Died November 17th, 1913.
He has gladdened our hearts in life and saddened them in death.
This is the time when the warmest love and the deepest grief unite
in an overwhelming wave of sorrow. Despite our…
Much credit is also due to the second team, who worked so faithfully during the season in order that St. Ambrose should turn out a
winning team. Among those on the second squad were such men as:
Michalek, "Ty" Cobb Gallagher, "Toots" Murphy, Bongers,…
forms of college athletics. Under his leadership, the team worked as
a unit. Captain Portel is an efficient outfielder and he occupied the
position of left field. As this was Portel's last year at St. Ambrose,
his loss will be keenly felt in…
REV. J. A. O'NEILL
Director of Athletics
WALT DAVIS
Coach
Base Ball.
UNDER the able management of Rev. Father O'Neill
and the efficient coaching of Walter M. Davis, the
baseball season of nineteen thirteen was a succesful
one. With seven veterans of…
