1923 Yearbook
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1923 Yearbook
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ELMER BESTEN
Junior Football Captain 1922
JUNIOR FOOTBALL
Another remarkable record was established by the Juniors on the gridiron during the
season of 1922, that will take its place along with the other great achievements hung
up by the academy teams in all branches of athletics since their organization several
years ago. A record of five victories, one tie, and no defeats for the season has caused
even their most ardent admirers to exclaim, "How do they do it?"
However, feats such as this are common amongst the Little Saints, who look upon
them as a matter of course, so accustomed are they to turning in games on the win
column even in the face of tremendous odds. Year after year they continue to win
great victories on the gridiron, basketball court, and baseball diamond and have taken
a commanding position amongst the leading high schools and academies of Iowa and
Illinois.
The Juniors owe their success to the untiring efforts of Father Adrian, their coach.
Known as the Gil Dobie of prep schools, Father Adrian has turned out winning teams
year after year, many times with nothing but a bunch of inexperienced kids. Ability
to handle boys and to get the best that is in them has been the secret of his success.
Much credit is also due to Father O'Connor, former star Varsity athlete, who has been
assisting Father Adrian in molding winning teams for the Saintlings.
East Moline high school was the first team to feel the sting of defeat in the hands
of the Little Saints in their opening game, the Illinoisians proving to be easy and bowing to the superior playing of the Saintlings by the score of 19 to 0.
St. Mary's of Clinton came, saw, and were convinced that the wearers of the Red
and Black were their masters as they took the count by the score of 37 to 0. Journeying to Peru, Illinois, the Juniors played a 13 to 13 tie with the St. Bedes eleven.
Galva high school was the next to take the count, the Little Saints turning the trick
by a 26 to 0 margin. The Little Saints next triumphed over Geneseo, their ancient
rivals, by the count of 18 to 8 in a hard fought game.
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Junior Football Captain 1922
JUNIOR FOOTBALL
Another remarkable record was established by the Juniors on the gridiron during the
season of 1922, that will take its place along with the other great achievements hung
up by the academy teams in all branches of athletics since their organization several
years ago. A record of five victories, one tie, and no defeats for the season has caused
even their most ardent admirers to exclaim, "How do they do it?"
However, feats such as this are common amongst the Little Saints, who look upon
them as a matter of course, so accustomed are they to turning in games on the win
column even in the face of tremendous odds. Year after year they continue to win
great victories on the gridiron, basketball court, and baseball diamond and have taken
a commanding position amongst the leading high schools and academies of Iowa and
Illinois.
The Juniors owe their success to the untiring efforts of Father Adrian, their coach.
Known as the Gil Dobie of prep schools, Father Adrian has turned out winning teams
year after year, many times with nothing but a bunch of inexperienced kids. Ability
to handle boys and to get the best that is in them has been the secret of his success.
Much credit is also due to Father O'Connor, former star Varsity athlete, who has been
assisting Father Adrian in molding winning teams for the Saintlings.
East Moline high school was the first team to feel the sting of defeat in the hands
of the Little Saints in their opening game, the Illinoisians proving to be easy and bowing to the superior playing of the Saintlings by the score of 19 to 0.
St. Mary's of Clinton came, saw, and were convinced that the wearers of the Red
and Black were their masters as they took the count by the score of 37 to 0. Journeying to Peru, Illinois, the Juniors played a 13 to 13 tie with the St. Bedes eleven.
Galva high school was the next to take the count, the Little Saints turning the trick
by a 26 to 0 margin. The Little Saints next triumphed over Geneseo, their ancient
rivals, by the count of 18 to 8 in a hard fought game.
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Date
1923
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St. Ambrose University, 518 W. Locust St., Davenport, IA 52803
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