Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 35, Number 1, Decatur, Adams County, 1 January 1937 — Page 6

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Highlights Os Sport Events In Adams County In 1936

BASKETBALL Jan. 11 Berne wins second team tourney from Geneva. 30-29. Jan. J3—Commies lose to Hammond after 11 straight wins. Feb. 1 St. Joe Eighth graders lose in semi-finals of Fort Wayne tourney. Boxing Feb. 18—Robert Bowman wins Golden Glove sportsmanship tro-. phy. Basketball Mar. I—Commodores1 —Commodores lose to Anderson in semi finals of state Catholic tourney. Anderson wins tourney. Bob Braden awarded sportsmanship trophy. Mar. 2—Central Eighth grade wins city series title in two straight victories over St. Joe. Decatur loses to South Side In I semifinals of sectional tourney. Central of Fort Wayne wins tourney. Mar. 19—Commodores defe all New Jersey team in first game of | National Catholic tourney. Mar. 20—Commodores beat Colorado five In second game of national tourney. Mar. 21—Commies lose to Evans ton in quarter finals of national I BR cTsL I (By >’ele> 1936 is dead, hail to 1937! To the basketball teams of Adams county. Basketbawl says: forget the disappointments and disillusionments of 1936, look forward to success in 1937. Just to be sure the sports writers in this neck of the woods got away to a good start on the New Year, officials of four schools conspired to stage a four-team blind tourney at Bluffton this after-

noon and tonight. —oOo— You know, the schools that sponsor these tourneys have always maintained that the reason the “mlind” is given to these tourneys is that the schedule is not drawn until shortly before time for the opening game to be played, in fact, just about time to give 20 or 25 young active boys sufficient time to get out of their clothes into their shirts and shorts. —oOo — However, it seems that the first "blind tourney was held on a New Year's Day and the resultant play was such that no other word but ■‘blind” could fitly describe the activities on the hardwood. Trust none of the players, coaches nor officials, (sports writers always excepted), got that way last night. Whoopee! —OOOIn case you have read thus far, the four teams competing this afternoon and tonight at Bluffton are: The Decatur Yellow Jackets, the Berne Bears, the Bluffton Tigers, and the Hartford City Airdales. —oOo — Two games are scheduled at each session, at 2,3, 7 and 8 o'clock. The first night game is the ‘consolation’ tilt between the afternoon losers, although what consolation it may be, we haven't the least idea. —oOo— The schedule will be drawn shortly before the opening game. Season tickets good for both sessions are priced at 50 cents, with single session tickets at 30 cents. —oOo— Two of northern Indiana's veteran, highly competent officials have contracted to work the tourney. These officials are J. H. McClure, former South Side coach, and Harry Coolman, of Warren, for many years one of northeastern Indiana’s most consistent basketball referees. The Commodores will also see action on the day of headaches. The Commies will motor into Allen county to do battle with the Monroeville Cubs. —oOo— The first basketball activity of the New Year in this city will be npft Tuesday night, January 5. when the Yellow Jackets entertain the Bluffton Tigers on the local floor. —oOo— We now entrain fnr the “blind” tourney!

Cuthollc -tourney. Baseball i April 16- Yellow Jackets lose to Berne in first game of season. Baseball April 23—Central eighth graders , straight. . win city series from St. Joe in two May 2 Molly Miess organizes 'semi-pro team in Decatur. Track . I Muy 13—Central eighth graders j win city grade track and field championship title from St. Joe. , Baseball May 17—Decatur Mutschlers defeat Garrett in first semi-pro game. Tennis J May 17—Decatur Yellow Jack-' •ets lose in N. E. I. C. meet. Fort Wayne Central wins both singles I and doubles titles. Baseball May 23—Yellow Jackets lose to Kendallville in N. E. I. C. tourney. I Kendallville wins title. Softball June I—Church and Industrial I leagues open season under lights. I July B—V. B. and Castings win I first half title in the softball league. Baseball July 20—Decatur Mutschlers lose ito Terre Haute in semi-finals of state semi-pro tourney. July 27—St. Mary’s hands U. B. 1 first loss of season. Aug. 17—Castings win over Fort Wayne St. Joe A. C.’s and all-stars I lose to Fort Wayne Berghoff in j district softball tourney. Football Aug. 20—Decatur school officials |announce Yellow Jacket games will be played under lights. Softball Aug. 20 —Decatur Castings eliminated from district tournament by Fort Wayne Maumees. Football Aug. 24 —Yellow Jackets open 1936 practice in defense of N. E. 1. C. title. Aug. 24—Decatur Castings and G. E. teams tie for first half industrial league title. Aug. 25—St. Mary's wins second half church leaitue title. Aug. 26—G. E. wins second half

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industrial championship. i Aug. 2S V. B. wins church lea gue crown by defeating St. Mary’s. Tennis Aug. 30—Pauline Affolder wins city singles crown by defeating Mildred Acker in Junior C. C. tour-, ney. Softball Sept. I—Decatur1 —Decatur Castings defeat G. E. to win industrial league title. I Tennis Sept. 13 Bud Townsend defeats . Ron Parrish to win 1936 city singles title In Junior C. C. tourney. Football Sept. 18 —Decatur Yellow Jackets dedicate new lights at Worthman field with victory over Bluffton in first game of season. Tennis Sept. 20—Ron Parrish and Bud Townsend easily defeat Paul Hancher and Bun Affolder to retain doubles championship in Jr. C. C. tourney. Basketball Nov. 6 —County teams open 193637 season. Football Nov. 6 —Yellow Jackets lose final game to Central Catholic of Fort Wayne. Finish season with three wins and four losses. Basketball Nov. 13 —Commodores beat Li-

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DECATUR DAILY DEMOCRAT FRIDAY. JANUARY 1,

Week's Schedule For Adams County Basketball Teams Friday Yellow Jackets. Berne. Bluffton and Hartford City, four-team tourney at Bluffton. Commodores at Monroeville. Pleasant Mills vs Geneva at Commodore gym. Saturday Monroe vs Kirkland at Berne. ma. 0.. and Jackets take overtime game from Portland in season openers. Dec. 15—Central eighth grade wins first tilt in city series with St. Joe. o COLLEGE BASKETBALL Notre Dame 24, Northwestern 23. Centenary 40, Evansville 26. — o England Grows More Apples I.ondon — (UP) — England is growing more apples. This season's harvest fa eetmiated at 14,000,000 bushels. Nxt year many jew- orchards will come into being, and the average production during the next two s asons is expected to be 15,-

mayor speaks (CONTINVBD FBOM |..t R loose In Its acclaim of the New Year the plant will have produced more than 9 million klllowutts, an all time record. A peak in prouiic* tion since the operation of the plant, the runner-up being in 1929, when 6.918,000 killowatls were produced. . . „ “The water department has also enjoyed a larger volume of business in 1936 than any time for a decade. It made more net profit this year lhan since 1930. "Decatur, at present, has an ample supply of water through the deep drTven wells and it is hoped that the source will continue that way. Our reservoirs are filled and the pumps are working. During the year 126.260,660 gallons of water were pumped. That's enough to give everybody a drink and put. out all the fires and it you still i like it- —try to take a bath in it. I “Decatur begins another One [ Hundred years of progress with . the advent of 1937. i *’A new century, as far as Deca- ■ tur is concerned Iles ahead. Are we going to he the pioneers of this I generation and through unselfish I service contribute soifl ruling worthy of recognition a generation hence? “As a member of the Rotary club, which has for one of its four objects the ideal of service. I am not afraid to predict that we will roll up our sleeves and fulfill the Rotary Motto — 'Service above Self.' “Then, you ask, 'what can we do to make life better in Decatur?’ • 'What can we do to make Decatur better?' What must be do to continue in the march of progress?' 'What must we do in he’ping make Decatur the home town for which every man. woman an dchild is willing to fight; the County seat where others are anxious to visit.’ ' “It's true we must dream a little and then try to bring those dreams to realization. “A town is just as great as the homes make it. There are people knocking at our gates to enter. We need at least 50 new houses built in 1937. No doubt the best plan is to have the individual build them, financial agencies, both governmental and private being willing and anxious to help. “There is something about a stately, imposing building, taking form from the gifted hand of an rachitect that looks to Heaven. I believe, and like you feel that often communities are judged by the style and beauty of their public buildings, churches and schools. “It would be wonderful if the school board could build a modern

school building. A ', it to Ute children. A ».» or the -odeday conveniences and adva «<«* can do much to step <'P , ... .own and contribute Io i<vXXi. The right kind Os a, structure will inspire y0,,1 "’ 1 crease the prfd* of adults> and in general be a nuceltis in the g toward better citizenship. | “I (l 0 not think it is impoMlbl... in connection with the , gram to erect a building » | would be a civic center, a place for the community, where al would be on common K ro,,n ' l ani where the very pulse and heart oL the people would seem to beat. Let it he an expression of our c.tt' pride, a home for the entertaining, of visitors and guests, a forum and recreational center for our peop e, with facilities for building strong and happy bodies, clean minds and -hearts filled with love of home town. Let it be dedicated to past progress and its doors fonn the opening portals through which will pass the inclination for greater service and achievements. "It's sticking out your chin a little, putting yourself on the spot now and then, biting off more than you can chew and then chew it. that builds men and women equal to shouldering community respon sibilities. “The new year will be one of ac-i tion. As we greet it let’s all march like patriots under the banner of Decatur. “Let each one of us carry an ideal and dream of what the better community should be and then fight to see these ideals come true. “Let's continue to stress the virtues of friendliness, friendship, that mysterious cement of the soul, a community void of jealously, envy, spite, malice and hatred. “Let’s continue to build a town vibrant with life, whose name stands for the finest traditions, embodies the best in citizenship, and is the symbol of Hoosier hospitality, its destiny unquestioned. “Let's give of ourselves, of our strength, of our loyalty and devotion, let our hearts beat in unison with the one purpose of building mine and your community, a garden, as it were, for staging the battle of life? a sunrise for those who can see it.” o Calvary Evangelical Church George S. Lozier, Pastor 9:30 a. m. —Sunday School. Mr. Rolland Miller, Superintendent. 10:30 a. m. —Prayer and Praise Service7:30 p. m.. Thursday—Worship Service with sermon.

' |(l HAI <m * Decatur M. E. Circuit j W Reynolds. Pastor | Washington—i church school. 9•» Morning worship. I<’ <■' «• Beulah Chapel--Church aehool. 9:30 a. m. Pleasajit ValleyChurch achool. 9:M m ' I Willshire Circuit Winchester Sunday School —■■■■■ I ‘ Class Meeting Prayer meeting Wednesday «t>- ! 111 The revival services will begfrt this place on Sunday evening Ji. :(. If you are not in aerv.ces «■- where, we invite you to coma. | | Willshire. ■ Sunday School Preaching W C E.- .’ ’ A program will be given at >s appointment on Thureday event Dec. 31, beginning at 8:30 and c-. tinuing until the New Year. Ewone is invited to this service, jRev laiwrence Dellinger, Par. I < ' Antioch. M. B- C. church. One mile east of Peterson 0. L. Flesher, Pastor .Sunday School 9:30 Jam-* MC<- : lough. Sirpt. Morning sermon 10:45. Even Service E:00. j “He who finds nothing of lieai j' on earth would find nothing t earth in heaven ” i Union Chapel •| A. F. Knepp. Minister i Sunday school. 9:30 n. m. Tlt man Drew, superintendent; F f man Schnepp. assistant. Worship service at 10:15 a..' Theme: Worth Proved by Test. ri Christian Endeavor servlcet • 6:09 p.m. Eajl ('base, presid. I i Leader. Freeman Schnepp. •>! ; subject will be. “Goods and I . Good Life.’’ being chapter four* f the book. “What of the Night; ; i At 7 o’clock, L. E. York, of c diananolis, superintendent of > Indiana Anti-Saloon League, 1 be the speaker. Mr. York is of the foremost leaders in the tion in the mutter of tempera- '• reform, and will bring some inesting and enlightening facta. Following the evening sert there will be a meeting of ‘ P official board. | Wednesday, 7:30 p.m. Midw !

tprayer service I Thursday, 4 pm n men’s Aid Sol win meet f K "t 815 West M Ol . toe afreet. I 1 Thursday, j a |- y. 45 ™ *■rji; Wayne distri (| .|, ; l be held ln th,. by the i tlpei church, hut to the nXof large,. Urlu ‘ ties in the wayproom, the rally Will be held at 1, place indicated Evangelism wiii|one of the out' standing smbj,.,! considered i n the adult and y O L people’s groun conferences. I a E. C. Emery slith. paator Old time revil meeting will ' start at Salem Mftodiet Eplecopa’ Church Sunday, ifcary 3. Th- services will be hellsch evening at 17:00 o’clock. Th* will he good I staging. Doctor cAigham, Preach- ! er. World traveletpissionary from ! the Phillipptnee I has been a i ound the world th* times and visited and preach* :n thirty five countries., includitlnany countries of Europe. Turkey.*lestine. Egypt, India. Ceylon, Javlialaya, Borneo Indo-China, ChinajKorea, Japan. Canada, and MexiAlfEAß HIM. Mrs. Cottinghatl has traveled with him and worl with him in the Mission filed ;*wi’l assist in the meetings. Sin-Ma opportunity does no tcome to a pmunity often lo be in a meeting ph uch widely experienced servanßif GodAfternoon me-tit* will be held lat 1:30 o'clock T.pay. Wednesday. Thursday an ( M s iday. Come. I • 1 * Decatur Bowig LeagAßesults J Decatur FlAco. f Uster «18 159 J 169 i Ahr 11l I6lr 173 I-ankenau ps 1)91 150 Mutschler I . 196 204 Stump «8 191 194 Total B 8 904 890 Decatur All Mars Spangler n 148 191 Hoagland ■> 182 201 Frisinger ... B7 201 173 Girard K 242 157 Hennes 168 200 Total K 941 922 Match Gaft The Decatur Flora.*npany won the first of a se Aof match games from a team Aisisting of the city's leading Siers. The next match will b, 11 at < 15 p. m. January 13.