News Scrapbook 1956-1959

STROM, BROCK, C, 6-0, 203, 21, Ironwood, Mich. Numerals in football and baseball. Led '5 5 grid team in time played with 408 minutes a nd was elected honorary co-captain at end of season. Performed both at guard and center. TAYLOR, GOODWIN, E, 6-1, 185, 19, Arlington, Va . Participated in football but did not see game a ction. Earned numeral in wrestling. THOMSON, LARRY, FB, 6-0, 187, 19, Billings, Mont. Another three-sport numeral winner, in foot- ball, basketball, baseball, and a regular in each sport. Played halfback and fullback last season, rushed for 4.9 average in 67 carries. Batted .409 in base ball as second sacker and average 13 .5 in basketball. VOSIKA, GENE, T, 6-3, 217, 20, Bellevue, Neb. Numerals in football and wrestling, participated in basketball. Gene's father is a M/ Sgt. in Strategic Air Command. He's big and rugged and should see lots of action again in '56, Here's one of the A. F. A.' s brightest prospects. WHITE, JOHN, FB, 6-0, 185, 20, Catonsville, Md. Numeral '55. Already has carved quite a n.iche in AFA athletic history by scoring first two touchdowns for Falcons last season, carry- 82 times, most on team, for 343 yards. Was e le cted honorary co-captain at season's end. One of 6 AFA Cadets who escorted Orange Bowl queen and court at Miami, Fla. WIDEMAN, GILES, T , 5-11, 186, 18, Perrysburg, Ohio. Numeral '55. Saw reserve action last season. ZALESKI, CHARLES, G, 5-11, 183, 18, Morgan- town, W. Va. Numerals in football, wrestling. Missed four games with shoulder injury, but was regular most of way, playing both guard and ta ckle. Captained wrestling team and won Acad- emy's first individual championship when he took laurels in 177-pound class in Rocky Moun- tain AAU championships. Was undefeated on mat. Named on Dean's list of Academic Merit during entire year.

HENDRICKS, TOM, E, 6-2, 187, 19, St. Louis, Mo. Tom saw limited service in 1955, missing part of the season. HOLMES, RANSOM, E, 6-0, 186, 19, Hinsdale, Ill. Earned numerals in football and track last season. A prep tackle, he was moved to halfback, then to end, where he did a fine job. JOZWIAK, TOM, E, 6-3, 211, 19, Detroit, Mich. One of four Cadets who won numerals in three different sports during Academy's first year. His awards were in football, basketball, track. Play- ed both end and tackle in '55. MAY, CHARLES, HB, 5-10, 184, 18, Silver Spring, Md. Numeral '55. Also participated in baseball. Played halfback and fullback last year, averaged. 3.1 rushing, caught three passes. MCLAIN, WILLIAM, T, 5-11, 197, 18, Pitts- burgh, Pa. Numeral •55. Did a good consistent job all during season. MITCHELL, JAY, G, 5-11, 190, 19, Artesia, N. M. Numeral '55- Also track manager. Missed several games mid-season with injury, then came back strong. Blocked New Mexico Frosh P.A.T. attempt as Falcons scored 7-6 win. OAKS, ROBERT, QB, 5-11, 178, 20, Provo, Utah. Participated in football, basketbalL base- ball last season. One of the Academy's most outstanding debaters. PHILLIPS, DAVE, E, 6-3, 190, 19, Burbank, Calif. Numerals in football and baseball. Caught 4 passes and did good job defensively last fall. Should improve this year. Batted .350 as catcher in base ball. ROGERS, CHARLES, E, 6-1, 195, 18, St. Paul, Minn. Numerals in football and baseball. Caught 2 passes for 58 yards and was tough defender in in '55. Hit long ball as outfielder this spring. ROSANE, EDDIE, QB, 6-0, 170, 20, Pasco, Wash. One of a quartet of Cadets who earned three numerals during 1955-56 year, Eddie won awards in football, basketball, baseball. Broke wrist bone just before '55 football season and missed early games.

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