Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 25, Number 303, Decatur, Adams County, 24 December 1927 — Page 5

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YELLOW JACKETS TROUNCEANGOU Curtismen Have Easy Time Beating Old Rival Friday Night, Score 45-27 Assuming the lead at the very start, the Decatur high school Yellow Jackets trounced the Angola high school basketball team, on the Angola floor, last night. Tho final score was 45. 27. The Curtismen had command of the situation throughout the game and not a single player appeared tired after the battle of Thursday night with Delphi. The local quintet jumped into a lead at the opening of the game when Bell, Hill and Krick counted for two-point-ers. The Yellow Jackets continued to score and led at the half, 19-9. in the second half, Coach Herb Curtis subsituted frequently and Cole, bank enau and Reynolds saw action. Bob Hill, Bill Bell and Joe Krick were the offensive mainstays for Decatur, while Brokaw with three field goals was the chief scorer for the home team . The game clowed down considerably during the last few minutes and the local team managed to run the score up at will. Angola never threatened to rally. Ford Griffith, of Auburn, was the official. Lineup and summary: Decatur (45) Angola (27) Bell F ...Brokaw Hill F Grimes Gerber C Handy Anadell G Clark Krick G Barron Field goals: Bell. 4; Krick, 6: Hi’l. 7; Gerber. Anadell, 2; Brokaw, 3: Grimes, 2; Clark; Barron; Jarard. 2 Foul goals: Hill, 2; Gerber; Krick 2; Brokaw; Grimes, 2; Handy; Clark; Jarard, 3; German. Referee, Griffith, Auburn. - ' 0 HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL Covington 71, Hillsboro 17. Spencer 45; Wiley (Terre Haute) 16. Danville 34; Pittsboro 39. . Vincennes 27; Marion 13. Logansport 31; Bloomington 26. Martinsville 60; Sheivyville 23. Frankfort 42; Morton (Richmond) 23 Rushville 25; Greensburg 19. North Manchester 38; Wabash 19. Washington 29: Franklin 16. Waldron 33; Mooresville 29. Noblesvile 30; Tiptcn 29. Lebanon 34 Tech (Indianapolis) 23. Froebel (Gary) 47; North Side (For: Wayne) 13. Muncie, 35; Newcastle, 34. Valparaiso 23; Horace Mann Gan 16 Monrovia 35; Zionsville. 19. Milford 37; Bristol 24 Central (Evansville, 34; Oakland City 12. Elwood, 50, Summittville 12 Anderson 64; Kokomo 24. Frankton, 40; Arcadia 27. South Bend 33; Mishawaka 23. South Side 37; Delphi. 27. Centra) Catholic, 32; Alumni 28. Bluffton 42; Montpelier, 21 Lancaster 31; Chester Center 7. Petroleum, 26; Kirkland 15. Decatur, 45; Angola 27. —l—- 0 — Notre Dame Wins From Minnesota Team, 26 To 18 Minneapolis, Minim. Dec. 24 (INS) Another Big Ten scalp reposed today among the Trophies of Notre Dame's )ambling basketball team. The latest victim was the University of Minn, sota, defeated here l ist night, 26 to IS The Irish previously had conquered Northwestern and lowa, both of the Western Conference loop. Honors were about even during the first half, but the gophers weakened 1 in the stretch. Johnny Colerick, Notre Dame center, was the outstanding star of the evening. He looped them from all angles and could not be stopped. ■ ~ o— SEEKS $5,000 HEART BALM (CONTIMED FROM PAGE OFK) bringing shame and dishonor on the plaintiff and his family; that in 192. the plaintiff returned home froth his work in Geneva and found the defendant in his home: that his wife told him (plaintiff) that she did not care tor him and would not livv with him any longer; that he was compelled to leave the home which he had furnished and maintained and continued to remain away from same. The plaintiff alleges the defendant alienee* his wife's affections and broke up his home for which he feels damaged in the sum of $5,000. The Old Adams Count' bank passed out Cigars and apples to ‘beir cus'omers today, observing the Au e .< i Miss Margaret Vesey, of Fort Wayne ( will arrive this evening to enjoy Christmas with Mr. and Mi-- - ■ ■ , Kumpe.

I Adams County High School Net Standing' i Decatur Hartford .. * J ™ KkMd * « ; ’f"“" '.. 4 4 M - KIRKLAND FIVE IS SURPRISED Petroleum Quintet Upset Dope And Beats Kangaroos, 26 To 15 The Petroleum Zippers, of Well county, upset the ’dope ami hande the Kirkland high school Kangaroo a 26 to 15 defeat on the Kirkland floo last night. The first half ended witl the winners on the heavy end of f 13 to 9 score. Bowman, former Lancaster higl school star, played his first game witl Kirkland last night, having beconv eligible with the close of the first sem ester yesterday. He held down a tor ward position but was closely guard ed by the Petroleum players and wa: held to one basket. The scoring of th< Petroleum team was evenly divided. The Kirkland second team defeate' the Petroleum seconds in the preli minary game, 20 to 13. Lineups and summary: Kirkland (15) Petroleum (26) Baumgartner.... F Wheele Bowman F Uptgraf MyersCElstor F. ArnoldGFishe Gerber G Frant; Substitutions: (Kirkland) L. Arnolt' for Baumgartner, Heller for F. Arnold: (Petroleum) Dunwiddie for Wheeler Holloway for Elston. Field goals: Bow man. 1; Myers 2: F. Arnold 1; Heller, 1; L. Arnold, 1: Wheeler, 2; Uptgraf 2; Elston, 2; Fisher, 1; Frantz 1. Fort goals: Howman, 1; L. Arnold, 1; He) ler, 1; Wheeler 2; Uptgraft 3; Fishe 5. Referee: Dorwin, Decatur. C —: —. PARTY GIVEN BY CLOVERLEAF CO fCOVTIM ’ED FROM PAGE ONE) also, paid tribute to Mr. Klepper's unt ring energy in building up such a large organization and of the good it was to the community, in that the Creamery provided one of the best cash markets in the county for the farmer's product. Mr. Klepper distributed gifts to eacli one of the employes in the form of compensation, based on the number of years that the employee was employed by the company. Presented With Watch As a surprise of the evening, Mr. ‘ Quinn, in behalf of the office and ' plant employees, presented Mr. Klep- ( per with a beautiful white gold watch and chain, a gift from his co-workers and those who admired his splendid qualities as an employer. Reai Santa Came Then came the treat for the children. Announced by the ringing o the sleigh bells, 01’ Santa drove up to the south window, climbed right 1 through with a big sack on his back I and then shook hands with the children and distributed toys and gift - to them. Every child present received a toy. i Following the program, music was provided for those who wished to dance and the merriment and good I cheer of the holiday season rang , high. ■ —o Doris Erwin Promoted In Community Houe Dore B. Erwin of this city, has received word from bis daughter. Miss Doris Fi win, of San Diego community ( house, following the resignation of the house that she has been made president of the San Diego community the previous superintendent. Miss Erwin has been recreational director in the community house since last May Prior to that time, she was connected with a community house in ( hicago for a period of five years. Advance Guard 01 Auction Students Here The advance guard of the student body of Keppert Auction School, Which will open IIS annual winter term next Tuesday morning, arrived in De catiir this nn iniug- John Wilbeck, a 250-pound bundle of energy from Vesper. Kansas. was the first arrive Many more students an- expected to arrive Sunday and Monday. 3he inst.uctors will reach here Monday. — — — o , Virgil Simmons of Bluffton, attended to business here last evening.

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HARTFORD WINS FROM MONROE — Gorillas, Minus Two Regulars, Win 34-21 Victory Here Friday Night The Hartford township high school Gorillas, with two regulars out of the ineup and two or three new men filling in, handed the Monroe quintet r--14 to 21 defeat in a game played on the Decatur high school floor last light. Hartford led at the end of the half, 19 to 6. Hoffman, center, and N. Banter, forward, were unable to play with the Hartford team last night due to injuries sustained in the game against Geleva last week. Schrogham, former Lancaster player, made his initial aplearance with the Gorillas last nigl t, flaying center, and scored eight field reals and a free throw, before being •elieved by Schlagenhauf, who also Dlayed a nice game. Gottschalk, 108- 1 .lound forward, also played a nice jame for the Gorillas. A. Andrews and Huffman, forwards ’eatured in the Monroe bid for victory. Huffman sank five field goals, and his lunning-mate caged three twowinters and two free throws. In the preliminary game, the Hart'ord seconds defeated the Monroe sec-| nids, 11 to 7. Only one point was cored in the second half, a free throw >y Hartford. " Lineups and summary: iartford (34) Monroe (21) leynolds F A. Andrews Gottschalk F Huffman schrogham C Busche IcllowayGLeßrun R. Banter G Lobsiger Substitutions: (Hartford) Cchlagenhauf for Schrogham. Studler for Hoik■vay; (Monroe) Elzey for Busche. •held goals: Reynolds 3; Gottschalk, !; Schrogham, 8; Holloway. 2; R. Banter, 1; A. Andrews, 3; Huffman, >; Busche 1. Foul goals: Reynolds, 1; , Schrogham 1; A. Andrews. 2; Leßron. 1. COMMODORES I TO PLAY ALUMNI 7 ormer Catholic High School Stars To Be Seen In Action Monday Night Tile Catholic high school Commo lores will battle the former Commolores next Monday night Dec. 26, in he annual alumni game. This game, is all previous alumni games promises .5 be an interesting content. Several of the former Commodore 1 (tars will be back in the city during the holidays and aie expected to get I Into the lineup. Hob Vogiewede, who is a member of the Notre Dame University squad, likely will hold down the center job for the alumni. Among he ether ex-Commodores who likely will be seen in action on the home floor again are Earl Christen, Hng.i Holthouse, Art Vogiewede, "Mongo" Meyer, Ait Wemhoff, "Tubby” Gass mil "Silent" Smith. Tho St. Joe eighth grade team will play the Catholic high school second team in the preliminary game, starling at 7 o'clock. The big game will start about 7:45 o’clock. — () Wgoals' * By MARK M. UPP —' Here’s wishing everyone a merry, merry Christmas, and nay your turkey be tender. Mark. OBSERVANCE OF CHRISTMAS OPENS (CONTINUED FROM PAGE ONE) vened Hie 'day after Christmas of last year, has been shut in. From ‘here, the singers caroled happiness 'nlo ‘he homes of Mrs. Strickler and Samuel Chronister, both -residents of Mercer avenue, and aged shut-ins The group of songs used by the -arolers wen’: "It Came I pon the Midnight Clear," “Silent (Night." and "Little Star of Bethlehem.” Their final call of the evening was made ui hi- hospital, where the patients were elite: tabled with a half hours musical program. , Tin Christmas observance will bo carried on tonigiit and Sunday throughout the city and coiprly. The churches will hold impressive services Sunday, in commemoration of he birth of the Christ child. Christmas will be observed In a legal way on Monday, business in joueral being suspended for the day.

GENEVA BREAKS LOSING STREAK Cardinals Defeat Jefferson In Hotly Contested Game, 25-23 Coach Reeves’ Geneva high school Cardinals, after taking knockout blows in nine consecutive sUrts this season, tasted of victory for the first time hist night when they took the Jefferson township high school quinj let into camp to the tune of 25 to 23. The game was hotly contested ell the way, but Jefferson was never In the lead. Al the end of the first half, Geneva was leading, 14 to 9. The score was tied three or four times during the game and the fans were given plenty cf thrills. There was a large de'egation of rooters from Jefferson township and a fair crowd from Ge- j neva. In the preliminary game, (he Jefferson second team continued its I winning streak by trouncing the Geneva seconds, 31 to 12, The Jefferson seconds have not lost a game this year. Lineups and summary: Geneva (25) Jefferson (23) Hawbaker F Walter Neal F Butcher Stahley AC... Bo’.lenbacht r Fravel G Smith v Straker G Burk I Substitutions: (Geneva) Dunwiddie tor Fravel, PaiT for Neal; (Jefferson) I Morningstar for Walter, Hinshaw for ' Smitley. Field goals: Hawbaker 3; Stahley 1; Striker 4; Parr 2; Walter 1; Butcher 3; Bollenbaciier 3; Smitley 2. Foul goals: Hawbaker 1: Stahley 2; Fravel 1; Butcher 3; Bolllenbacher 1; Smitley 1. Referee.’ Dale Braun, Lierue. I o Sid Terris Scores Win Over Phil McGraw New York, D«c. 24. -(INS)—A sen- 1 satfonal and profitable fistic feud had been settled todav by S’.d Terris' decisive victory over Phil McGraw here last night. The flashy New York lightwight won nine of the ten rounds and proved conclusively that he is the Detroit florist's master. It was the third and "rubber" bout between the pair. In the first scrap Terris took a close decision after being floored lour times in the first round. McGraw was awarded the second bout on a foul. The series has been extremely I profitable to both boxers. Their three I bouts have drawn a total gate of | $170,090, almost enough to mfike a Tunney or a Dempsey raise an inquiring eyebrow. O G. E. Quintet To Play At Bluffton Monday Night The Decatur (Jenera! Electric has ' ketball team wjll Jf0,40 Bluffton Moti-I day night to play the Bluffton Junior Moose team. — ; o New York —(UP) The American football coaches' association will meet at the Hotel Astor to discuss the fntitle of the game and t > draw up the! playing fode for 1928. — 0 — Get the Habit —Trade at Home, it Pay;

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BLUFFTON FEOS . SEAT MONMOUTH i Adams County Quintet Plays Good Game At Bluffton, But Loses, 34-21 ! Monmouth high school's basketball team put up a nice scrap against i the Bluffton high school Varsity Red, at Bluffton last night, but lost by a i score of 34 to 21. The game was . played as a preliminary to the Bluffton Varsity Black-Montpelier game, hut was said to be more interesting than the main game. The first half i cl ' with Bluffton leading, 21-11. Johnson, who has been out of the Monmouth lineup on account of his health recently, played part of the game Inst night. Brokaw was the high point man for Monmouth, with four i field goals and two free throws to his credit. Lineups and summary: Bluffton (34) Monmouth (21) Ward F Parrish Barrington. F HUI Maddux C Boerger High G Brobaw Smith G Johnson Substitutions: (Bluffton) Emshwiler for Ward, Hesher for Emshwiler,

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Omaha. Nebr., —(UP)—For the aecqnd time in as many nights, Creighton University defeated Oregon Aggioe, 17 to 16, in a basketball game. --..,-——. Get the Habit—Trade at Home, It Pays