Harold H. Sachs

Class

1954
Honors

Football (1951-1952), Track and Field (1952-1954)

Only one non-letterman appeared in the starting line-up. He was Hal Sachs, a 6' 2", 200 lb. Pasadenan. The Dons were never forced to employ his field goal kicking to any great extent, and his rather polished public speaking talents went almost entirely to waste. He did remain the prime mover on play after play during the course of nine games (TheDon).

The returning men were Bob Cantwell and Jerry DeRyan in the distances, Bob Breedlove over the hurdles, Hal Sachs. Dick Huxley and Dick Jonson pushing the javelin, shot, and discus, respectively (TheDon).

Three weeks later, the Spartans began "Operation Save Face," a calculated attempt to regain some luster lost to the Don team that had humbled them so completely. For two quarters the Prune Valley boys showed the partisan home town crowd that they could play in the same league as USF, for they trailed only 7-16 before the end of the third period. Ollie soon put a stop to their aspirations by reeling 54 yards through the Spartan team. Although the run was nullified by a penalty, nevertheless the pressure on the home team was heightened to such a degree that from here on it was "no contest." Matson scored thrice, while Joe Scudero, Dick Huxley and Vince Sakowski tallied one touchdown apiece. Burl Toler capitalized on a SIS miscue for a safety. Center Hal Sachs added four points-after-touchdowns to bring the USF scoring to 42 for the evening. The Spartans consolation touchdown came as a result of a pass play (TheDon).

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