The J-TAC (Stephenville, Tex.), Vol. 8, No. 12, Ed. 1 Friday, December 2, 1927 Page: 1 of 4
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VOLUME 8
STEPHENVILLE, TEXAS, DECEMBER 2, 1927.
NUMBER 12.
WIN STATE
IN FOOTBALL
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Hundreds of Ex-Students Return to See Annual Clash
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Listen, Plowboy
Well, the Plowboys proved their
superiority over the Hornets last
Thursday in the usual decisive
manner. Modesty forbids the -writer,
to claim to he a prophet, but it
seems that the outcome was pre-
dicted several weeks ago in this
column.
Football is over for this year, but
you can bet your last dollar Tarle-
ton will be right back with another
championship team next year:
, Tarleton's "twelfth man" was
very much in evidence at the game,
and just a little bit stronger than
Grubbs' "twelfth man." Notice the
score if you have any doubts about
his importance.
PROMINENT EX-
STUDENTS HERE
LAST THURSDAY
Came Here to See Their Alma
Mater Revel in Glory Over .
Time-Honored Rival ^ ^
From now on, the "twelfth man"
will become the "sixth man'." Bas-
ketball will soon be here, and we
want to support that team just as
we did our football team.
It is only three more weeks until
the Christmas holidays. Let's
buckle down and work to make this
time count. Many grades can be
brought up in three weeks.
FORESIGHTEDNESS
The Ten Tarleton Peppers
certainly displayed a wonderful
amount of foresight in having
the "Tarleton, State Champions
in Football, '27" posters print-
ed. Just before the end of the
game, when victory was appar-
ent, these stickers were placed
oh sale for the sum of five cents
each. People bought them like
hot cakes—many buying as
many as a dozen. In a short
time the supply was exhausted,
and the TrT. P's helped consid-
erably in a financial way.
We congratulate the T. T. P's
'in their foresightedness. ,The
idea was purely original, and
Tarelton received a great
amount of free advertising as
a result. If we had lost, how-
ever, we feel sure that the con-
tents of the small package held
by Bob Williams would have
remained, a mystery, to all but
eleven people—the T. T, P's and
their faculty adviser.
The campus and the Varsity were
thronged T-hursday with hundreds
of ex-istudents who still felt the
old Tarleton spirit too strongly to
miss a Turkey Day game between
Tarleton and Grubbs. All of them
seemed happy to be back, if only
for one day, and all enjoyed the
Hornet-stomping spectacle of the
afternoon. Several old Plowboys
were here, and were seated behind
the players' bench. IJiese boys
could oof,. keep still during...the
game, for they were aching to get
in and fight for Tarleton once more.
Among these old1 athletes were
Max Menzies, Sam Bitzhugh, Jake
Hammond, Quincy Rogers, Ernest
Baker, and Roy Burks.
We were delighted to meet all
the old-timers again, and we hope
they will not wait until next
Thanksgiving to visit us again.
The ex-students who have helped
to make Tarleton what she is, and
have always had a part in con-
tributing to the enthusiasm and
spirit, are the ones that are general-
ly found on the campus ready to
lend a helping hand during a crisis.
Not only are these kinds of stud-
ents thought a great deal of while
they are in school, but also their
names are familiar to Tarleton stu-
dents for a longs>while; especially
are they thought a great deal of
by the boys and girls who were
their contemporaries.
A number of former Tarletonites
were at the game Thursday. Some
of them were' Carvel Hammock,
Deaton Moorehouse, Earl Ray, A.
D. Petitt, Lester Smith, Roy Burks,
.Rayford Young, Jack Abbott, Anne
Lois Striegler, and May Cantrell.
We hope that there will be more
students each year to help to make
Tarleton more prosperous. ,
POPULAR PLAY
TO BE GIVEN
BY STUDENTS
"Alice-Sit-By-The-Fire" Will Be
Presented to the Public Friday
Night, December 15
The Public Speaking and Ex-
pression department will present to
the public on Friday, December 15,
the delightful comedy-drama, "Alice
Sit-By-the-Fire," by Sir J. M. Bar-
rie. This is a. play that grips the
emotion; yet it is not all drama,
for there are many scenes in which
there is more than the "usual share
of comedy. It is in grand style
from start to finish. In fact, it is
a wonderful play.
Barriers sphere is in comedy of
manner arid 'fantasy,'' and "'within
this sphere he has secured for him-
self a distinguished place. His
works have a kindly humanity, a
whimiscal humor, a grace of senti-
ment, and a. bizarre fancy that "have
cast an unfailing spell over a vast
and appreciative audience. Tricksy
wit, fresh vernacular style, persua-
sive sentiment, and overflowing
pathos are shown in his works.
Some of his other works beside
"Alice-Sit-By-the.-Fire" are "A Kiss
for Cinderella," "Quality Street,"
and "Rosalind."
The Senior Orden Club of S. M.
-U. presented this play last season
to a large and enthusiastic audi-
ence. The Senior Orden Club wit-
nessed its greatest success when it
presented this play to the public.
By special arrangement with the
company Miss Lillard will be able
to put on this $50.00 royalty play.
With the programs and stage ar-
rangements, the play is expected to
cost about $75.00,
Alice (Pauline Smith) plays the
PROMOTIONS IN
CADET CORPS
ARE ANNOUNCED
Promotions are Made in Videttes,
The Band, and "B" Company
Organizations
PLOWBOYS SWAMP HORNETS BY
THE SCORE OF EIGHTEEN TO SEVEN
(Continued on page four)
The" organisation of the Videttes
resulted in further promotions in
the Cadet Corps. It was deemed
.best by the professor of military
science and tactics to make perma-
nent officers for the organization.
Every effort is being exerted to
make the organization this year
the same that will compete at the
Dallas Fair next fall.
The men who were promoted to
sergeari tries-. will fill, vacancies—in
"B" Company resulting from the
transferring of "B" Company men
to the Videttes. Four sergeants
were also made in the band. The
other is as follows:
Special Orders ,
Number 5 November 21, 1927
1. Upon the recommendation of
the commandant and company com
manders, the following promotions
are hereby announced in the Cadet
Corps, John Tarleton Agricultural
College, Stephenville, Texas,
To be Second Lieutenants:
Gragg, Willard.
Fletcher, Nick.
To be Sergeants:
Clayton, Estes.
Chaney, M. V,
Wells, R. C.
Stockton, Bragg.
Eubanks, Neil.
Tindall, Golden.
Frey, Joe.
TARLETON CLUB
AT A. AND M. IS
NOW ORGANIZED
Trumaii E. Threadgill is President,
and R. N. Talbott, Vice-Presi-
dent of Organization
WARNING: Boys should be
careful about teasing a certain girl
about her eyes when she laughs,
For instance, Mickey Arendell,
ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT WILL
SOON FINISH AUDITORIUM PLANS
GIRLS'RIFLE
TEAM TO HAVE
MATCHESSOON
Girls Settle Down to the Job df
Making a Winning Aggregation
In College Activities
At the last meeting of the Girls'
1 Rifle Team, Captain Mulcahy ap-
pointed two girls to write to (seve-
ral teams in other schools for the
purpose of getting specific dates
(Continued, on page four)
GIRLS SHOW
APPRECIATION
FOR THE TEAM
Beautiful Bouquets of Flowers are
Presented to Team Before the
Game Thursday
Appreciation of the "football team
was expressed in many ways at
the game Thursday.
Just after the football boys came
on the field, Coach Wisdom called
them together, and they were
given a football by one of the mem-
bers of the O. W. L. S. Club. The
football was made of white chrys-
anthemums with purple chiffon for
the seams. It was erected on a
stand of ferns.
A few minutes after this the
J. A. P. S. Club gave the boys a
large purple and white T made of
white chrysanthemums with an out-
line of purple chiffon.
Both of the gifts were very ap-
propriate andi helped the boys feel
jnore that the student body wanted
to help win the game. ,
The plans of the new auditorium
to be constructed on the Tarleton
Campus are almost completed, and
in a few days they will be turned
over to builders for an approxima-
tion of the cost.
The plans and specifications are
being made by the engineering de-
partment of the college, Mr. James
E. Gardner being the architect in
charge. The steel work and other
engineering problems are being
taken care of by Mr. J, P, Oliver,
and Mr. H. C. Doremus. These
men have been working On the
plans for the past several weeks,
and are glad to announce that their
work is near completion. ' . '
The building will be loctiN?d ejjsfc
of the science building:/ , = , ui will'
necessitate the removal' f the re-
mains of John Tarleton.
The building will cost-
mately one hundred and t n thou-
sand dollars, and th«'.«i■.
fifteen thousand. i .,
The auditorium will <1 prdrir.
It will be made of a r^ddif;-fcffilres?,
brick; Indiana limest'&t|$. Ajl. fcl
used to trim the buildig^,
ornarrientation. The
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namented with Doric pilasters. The
seating capacity will be approxi-
mately fourteen hundred.
Although such items as accous
tics are largely a matter of luck,
the designers have studied their
problems carefully, and have pro-
vided for them accordingly. Al-
tho the appropriation for the build-
ing was small, comparatively speak-
ing, Mr, Gardner has so planned it
that a. maximum seating capacity
and ample ornamentation will be
provided,
, The building will have a large
concert-style stage, provisions be-
ing made for college plays that
will be) staged from time to time.
Back of the stage will be dressing
room's and offices. There will also
b^ an orchestra pit, and other con-
veniences found in all large, mod-
ern auditoriums.
Due to a provision made in 'the
appropriation bill, the funds for the
construction work will not be avail-
able' until this summer. ■ Work will
thpn begin immediately. The inter-
vening time will be spent in consid-
ering bids, approximates, materials,
and other matters. Tarleton will
of architecture emplq^^.. ! have an auditorium that might well
Georgian, and the ! be envied by other institutions.
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From the Agricultural and. Me
chanfcal College Of Texas comes an
account of the Tarleton-Club, com
posed of the ex-students of Tarle
ton College, Each year Tarleton
sends a dumber of boys to the
mother. institution, and . it is
keeping with the Tarleton spirit
that these boys be organized into
a club. In this way the old-feel-
ing of Tarleton comradeship may
be kept alive, and many happy
scenes and memories revived. We
appreciate the fact that we. are a
part of this great institution, and
we wish all of our old students
there success in all their undertake
ings. The Tarleton Club at A. and
M, College is composed of the fol
lowing: ....
T. E, Threadgill, president:
R. N, Talbott, vice-president.
C. B, Gaston, secretary-treasurer.
J. Mike Killough, J-Tac reporter.
Class of 1928 (
Bailey, R, A,
Boswell, H. B.
Buckley, F. A.
Coleman, E, A.
Davis, J. William
Fitzhugh, V. F.
Gaston, C. B.
Gentry, P. C.
Hamilton, L. W.
Hancock, J. M.
Hood, M. O.
(Continued on page four)
THE DOPE SHEET
The football season ended Thurs-
day with our glorious victory on
Hays Field. Now it is time to be-
gin to think about basketball, which
will occupy our attention for the
next three months. There is no
apparent reason why Tarleton
should not add another State cham-
pionship in basketball to her string.
The material is here; the spirit is
here; the coaches are here. On Ye
Tarleton!
No organized workouts have been
attempted yet, but practice for the
class games will be started this
week, and the games played off
next week. The outstanding mem-
bers of the class teams will be
picked and will report for regular
practice with last year's squad.
Five letter men are back from
last year. They are Captain Davis,
and Irwin, guards; Matthews, cen-
ter; Glover and Houghton, for-
wards, Campbell, Yarborough, and
Foote from the squad are back, and
there is a1 host of good material as
yet undiscovered- With Coaches
Wisdom and Hudspeth working
with this' material, a team which
will compare favorably with the
greatest teams in the history, of
Tarleton 'should result. -Tarietoii
always-My ji a<j-^Basketball team,
,exception.
'2- S&L:'
The Plowboys won theij- third
consecutive State championship
here Thursday, The game was
played before a record breaking
crowd, i -
The North Texas Aggies were no
match for their heavy rivals, and /
although they gained much ground,
the Plowboys were easily the .better s
team, - y
Starting Line-up -
N. T. A, C. J. T. A. C,
MeCollough Davis
End '
Creely * Powell
End ' . . ■
Tittle :
Tackle' .m<
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Dorward
Tackle
Corse
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and 19
Guard
Boswell Bacon
,1 Guard
Thomason Rudder
- Center
Pope Patton
Half
Maxey : Houghton
Half
Jackson Taylor
Quarter
'Patterson Holder
Full
Referee, Weber; Umpire, Myers;
Head linesman, Winkleman,
Taylor for Tarleton kicked off to
Jackson on his own 7-yard line.
Jackson returned to his owp* 10-
yard line. Davis, for Tarleton,
stopped Pope, N. T. A. C. Jackson
made four yards off tackle and
Creecy kicks 40 yards to Taylor,
who returned twelve yards to his
own 49-yard line. Taylor makes
five yards off right tackle. Patton ,
gets two yards at guard.' Patton -
fumbles and Pope, N. T-. A. C., re-
covers on his own 42-yard line.
Two passes fail and N. T. A. C,
draws a five-yard penalty. Creecy
kicks out on Tarleton's 40-yard line.
Houghton goes 20-yards off left
tackle. Holder goes two yards.
Patton fumbles and Rudder recov-
ers on N. T. A., C.'s 28-yard line.
Taylor goes around right end for
four yards and Patton makes three
yards at tackle. Houghton goes 17,
first down, and goal to go. Taylor
goes to 3-inches of line, and Holder
carries the ball over. Taylor adds
the extra point on a place kick,
Tarleton 7, Grubbs 0.
Taylor kicked off for Tarleton to
Jackson on his own seven-yard line.
Jackson returned 23 yards to his
own 30-yard line. Pass, Jackson to
McCullough is incomplete. Jack-
son makes three yards at end and
then three yards at tackle. Creqey
kicks out on Tarleton's 15-yard
line. Tarleton's ball on their own
15-yard line. Taylor goes five
yards off left end. Substitution:
Taylor for Jackson (N. T. A. C.). -
Holder kicks to midfield. N. T. A.
C.'s ball. Talley goes three shards
off tackle, and Pope loses one, yard
at guard. Pass, Patterson to Mc-
Cullough, is incomplete, and Creecy
kicks to R. Taylor oh Tarleton's
five-yard line. Holder drops back
of goal line and kicks to own 30-
yard line. Houghton recovers fum-
ble on 32-yard line. Tarleton gets
signals mixed and Creecy recovers
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