May 11,1998
Problem of the Week

HANDLEY 75th Anniversary Football Problem



Can you match all 11 NAMES and POSITIONS of the 1923 State Champion John Handley High Football team from the clues below?
  1. Lindon has scored more than the center; and surprisingly, Lowe has scored more than the right end.
  2. Brown is heavier than the ends, guards, and center, but slower than the right half.
  3. The fullback and center have wives and children.
  4. The left half will marry Brown's sister, while the right half is also engaged.
  5. Wilson stays with the left guard and his wife.
  6. Frantz and Isherwood play a right or center position.
  7. Isherwood punts better than the right half back.
  8. Haston's and Lindon's wives are lawyers.
  9. The right guard, right end, Wilson, Frantz, and Isherwood are all 5 bachelors.
  10. The captain is also the quarterback.
  11. The left tackle and Shickle often go fishing together.
  12. Pleacher, Leonard, and the halves play cards with Wilson.
  13. The tackles often play tennis with Haston and the quarterback.
  14. The quarterback is getting a divorce. Brown was married before the quarterback or left tackle, who was married last week.
  15. Leonard and assistant captain Carpenter are not guards, ends or center.
  16. The captain constantly relies on the linemen and Shickle.



Solution to the Problem:





Correctly solved by:

1. Nate Zuckerman Winchester, VA
2. Claire Rezba Winchester, VA
3. Amanda Roby Winchester, VA


Send any comments or questions to: David Pleacher