The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1922-11-18

/ been dOlnsE what nave the members
sacrificed? I'll try TO tell you. They
have been faithful, coming out almost
every afternoon TO practice, giving up
their play time In addition to making
the sacrifice of time they have had to
spend money, for there are items OF
personal equipment which the school
does not furnish. They have been
obedient, responding to my every
within and wish. AS said before they
received their bumps and bruises
some more serious than others. In our
first game. Wood twisted his ankle sc
that he was out for the rest OF the sea-
son; Simpson tried to change the di-
rection of his nose; Matthews received
a severe bone bruise: Alex in Satur-
dy's game managed to mark his fin
gers. believe, for good many years
and Frissell, played his last game.
There were several other casualties
but not as severe With it all. the fell
lows came up smilingly, realizing, l
hope, that they were getting taste
of some of life's knocks. They did
learn discipline-that lesson that tells
you that you must do a certain thing
when you are told to do it. Without
discipline. signals would be valueless
and what should be q football game
would be a young riot. They also
learned the value of teamwork as
compared to individual EFFORT. Then,
too. they learned a lesson in democ-
racy. They learned that it was their
efforts that counted, that it was each
and everyone Of them that was being
tested and not who their parents were
or what they were worth.
The school benefited by having a
football team this year If in no other
way than it has been advertised es
school that sponsors clean athletics,
as a school that turned out team that
fought until the last whistle blew.
The season is over. want to thank
the members of the squad for the way
in which they supported me- 1t was a
pleasure to work with you.
So much is history Let us look into
the future.
Wednesday starts the basket ball
season. How are you going to support
it? The girls have been practicing for
a couple of weeks and are developing
a strong fast team.
Last Wednesday, 40 of the boys re-
ported as members of the basket ball
squad. Naturally some of them will
be eliminated but they have shown the
right spirit. They have put to shame
come Of the boys OF the school who
made no effort 10 come out for foot
ball and have not, as yet, said anything
about coming out for basket ball. All
they have done has been to ridicule
some who have reported.
Can't we eliminate this feeling?
Can't we all get behind the two squads
boys and girls-and start them on
in good spirits with the feeling that
every member OF the school Is behind
them, that we believe in them, that we
know they will win? Sure We can. And
when we have done this, the boys and
girls will enter into the practice with
more vim, competition for places on
the varsity will be more keen, new life
will be given to the coaches and the
sum of it all will be winning teams.
Mr.. Noel will explain to you a plan
for the raising of funds for expenses
of the basket ball teams. 1t is feas-
ible plan and one that should and
am sure will receive the support OF
every member Of the High School SO
when he presents it to you accept it
Then he will know how far he can go
toward getting equipment, visiting
teams, etc.
Our first game is with Sardis and is
to be played on our floor on December
LIST. Every square inch Of available
space in this room should be covered
that night and will be IL you will
boost-boost in school, in your homes,
on the street
The schedule is not complete but
from the start made we will have a
full one. Are you for us or against
US?
What is the greatest word In the
English language? 1t all depends upon
circumstances. In some Instances II
would be Mother; In time OF tempta-
ton, NO.; then there is that little
word. "1f" These do not apply to
athletics. There is word Of unknown
origin that has Of late come into notice
which applies particularly to athletics.
1t is "Spizzerinktum" and is defined
as Pep" plus the "overmastering will
to succeed" The members OF the
teams have the will" but you and the
citizens of this city must supply the
pep" What is Pep?
To say "They will" when you know
they can,
That's Pep.
To look for the best in every man.,
That's Pep.
To meet each laundering Knockout
blow,
And come back with laugh because
you know
You'll get the best Of the whole darn
show,