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Bernard McCann

  • Class
    1935
  • Honors
    Football (1931-1932)

The 1931 freshmen football team proved itself to be one of the best yearling squads on the coast and the best that ever represented the University of San Francisco. Under the capable leadership of Coaches George Malley and John O'Marie the frosh gave a good account of themselves in all their contests.

The powerful Oakland Athletic Club were the first victims of the aspiring young Dons as they were sent back across the bay on the short end of a 19 to 0 score. The surprise of the game was the playing of Larry Seimering, the center. Seimering ripped huge holes in the Oakland defense. McStocker, Condray and Gutherie accounted for the yearlings' touchdowns with McCann converting one of them.

Power, speed and deception were featured in their next clash when they rolled over the West Coast Army Reserves to the tune of 50 to 0. Condray scored three touchdowns, Gutherie and Little crossed the goal line once apiece. Capable third and fourth teams pushed over three tallies in the final half.

Rated the under-dogs in their next game with San Mateo Junior College, the yearlings kicked over the dope bucket and walked off the field with a 13 to 0 victory. Condray broke through right tackle for the first score after a 35 yard dash. The next tally came as the result of a blocked punt by Seimering, which rolled over the goal line and was recovered by U.S. F. McCann converted with a place kick. Pacheu, Little, Seimering and Condray stood out with their playing for the yearlings (USFAnnual).

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