Sutton State Championship Semi-Pro Football Team - 1930

Sutton baker E. T. Nuss fielded a semi-pro football team that took on a Lincoln team for the unofficial Nebraska State Championship in 1930.

The Sutton Nuss semi-pro championship team, 1930, is shown in the team photo after the last game. The team split up shortly after. Front row: (l-r) Milton Bauer, Herbert Heckman, John Eberhard, Al Spielman, Robert Oakes, Rueben Tysell, Herbert Spielman quarterback and coach. Seated Jerry Nuss, Middle Row: (l-r) Alex Bauer Business Manager, Henry Brening Equipment Manager, James McLaughlin, Herbert Heinz, Mr. Woods, Charles Oates, Floyd Schmer, Al Delaney, E. T. Nuss Owner/Sponsor, Back row: (l-r) Dr. J. W. Welch Team Physician, Ernest Rauscher, Henry Nolde, John Haberman, Al Ochsner, Orville Oates and Herbert Wiley. Not shown: Henry Hofmann. 

This article appeared in The Clay County News on June 9, 1994 - Page 3B.