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FOOTBALL .. ... SEASON w~Slt:~bor~~:~~~mo::,::lt~;;; were striving to match spirit against experience, the gridiron future of the Green and Gold was taking on an added brilliance as a result of the performances of a. capable squad of husky "Baby Terrors" Saturday after Saturday, while the var- sity squad was proving itself far better than anyone had expected, the fresh- men were demonstrating that in their ranks were men who would shine on the gridiron. These freshmen had to witness the sorry contest which closed the 1935 season. At that moment the Spirit of '36 was born. The first day of practice, spirit was still running high. And it wasn't difficult for Coach Havens and assistants Bruce Ferguson and "Bull" Draper to smile in spite of the depleted ranks. Coming along were many freshmen "graduates" to nil in. Men like Mujwit. Thomas. Drugesh. Fagan. Horner and Westerville were all capable players. Gradually these youngsters were blended with the veterans, and it wasn't long before it became evident that Havens was skillfully constructing a smooth- running football machine, one that would prove capable of handling itself creditably in the terrific schedule ahead There was keen competition in the squad for first string positions. Only a few men could be called sure starters. "Lou" Lassahn and "Stan" Benjamin were outstanding and were entitled to positions on any tentative line-up. Ker- mit Westerville was a very good end. also. The tackles were plentiful and powerful, but Horner and Radatovirch stood out. The guards were paced by "Mad Anthony" Ortenzi, a real Terror 109