Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1942-11-01
Denikos FIashy
As Pacesetter
For Vikings
DemoroIizes Maroon
Early. Blocked Kick
Gains Big Marker
BY GEORGE HUBER.

Mike Denikos, Central's barrel r
chested little Greek fullback, proved
q 140-pound package of dynamic
football talent yesterday as he led a
high geared Viking eleven to 1877
victory over its arch rival, Tech, in
the 4Oth renewal of Washington's
high school gridiron classic.
Denikos scored neither of Central's
but his passing, kicking.
runback of punts and his spirited
leadership gave the Vikings much
of their edge.
Close to 5000 spectators at Central
stadium were treated to one OF the
best games in the. long series, fea-
tured as it was by Central's good
passing, Techs outstanding line
play, several long runs and thrilling
goal-line stands by both teams.
Denikos quickly demoralized Tech
with quick thrusts through the air
and his kicking early in the game.
and before the Maroons could re-
organize and get its good running
attack started the Vikings had an
edge they were able to protect.
Right at the start Denikos dis
rupted Techs defenses with two
long passes to Johnny Ward and
Bobby Mess that carried from Gen.
trails IS to Techs IS. He then kicked
ol1t inside Techs s
Score on Blocked Kick.
Tech almost got out of this hole
when Jim Gilmore passed to Ernie
Morrisette up to the 30, but penalty
called the Maroons back and they
were forced to kick. Joe Tucker.
Central left guard, poured through
to block the boot and End Bob Hill
poupced on the ball in Techs end
zone for a touchdown. Ned Bro
CANS placement was blocked.
The Vikings came back again IN
the first period to pound at the goal,
with Denikos' passes to Ward and
Bob Troll and Gene Dunns rush.
ing carrying 50 yards to Techs s..
The Maroons braced here and took
over to start the second quarter. but
Denikos set the stage for q score
when he ran back IS yards with
Morrisette's punt to Techs IS. On
the next play Quarterback Mess
passed to his brother Jim, Centrals
right end, for touchdown. Dick
Moulds dropkick was wide.
After that Tech took over and
Central made only one more first
down the rest Of the game as the
Maroon line began its work of tear
ing and pushing. 1t gave Tech all
the edge, but only one of several
scoring threats materialized.
Tech Makes Big Effort.
Still in the second period, Tech
marched from it's own 20 to Gen.
trails IS on power plays by Morri-
settle and Gilmore, with penalty
finally aiding in stopping 1t. Tech
just before the half made another
drive from its As to Centrals 10,
this one going through the air with
Dan O'Connen passing to Nor
risette and Gilmore. The halftime
whistle halted this scoring bid.
In the third period the Maroons
again threatened to no avail, reach
ing deep into Central territory when
George Paul and Miles Quail blocked
Trolls punt and Warren Bentz re-
covered on the 10. Morrisette, Gill
more and Joe Flocker powered to
within six inches of score before
Central took over at the start OF
the final quarter.
With five minutes to go. Tech
finally made one of its drives carry
all the way. Starting from midfield
it pushed down, with Morrisette
carrying over from only six inches
out. His placement was good.
With time almost run out Tech
again drove deep into Viking terri
tory, this time with Flocker and
OConnell passing, one of O'Connell's
heaves to al Nencioni reaching the
TO- Bobby Mess ended this by in
tercepting O'Connells next pass as
the game ended.
Tech outdid Central in first downs,
1876. The victory gave Central Is
victories to Techs 16 in the long
series (six ended in ties). and vir-
tually clinched spot for the Vik-
ings in the high school championship
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