Published In:
Ann Arbor News, May 23, 1941
Caption:
UNBEATEN PIONEERS TO SEEK STATE TRACK TITLE: Ann Arbor high's unbeaten track team will seek the state scholastic Class A title at East Lansing tomorrow in competition with 35 Class A schools. Although his team has been installed as a favorite, Coach Tim Ryan figures that Benton Harbor may win the meet. Benton Harbor has two athletes capable of winning four firsts for a total of 24 points as well as other probable point winners, including its relay team. The Pioneers are undefeated in five dual meets and captured the titles in the River Rouge and Albion College invitationals and in the Five-A league. From left to right the Pioneers are: Top row - Manager D. Siebert, Guy Paul, L. Nelson, W. Moss, W. Delhey, Paul Braun, E. Vlisides and Bob Twining; Middle row - Manager A. Steeb, W. Larmee, Herb Wenk, Wilbur Hann, Bill Wheatley, Wayne Newman, Glen Shankland, D. Bowerman and Coach Tim Ryan. Front row - J. Mercado, William Blaess, Ron Schairer, P. Ringquist, W. Marshall, Desmond Howarth, F. Nowland and J. Bertsos.