Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 55, Number 16, Decatur, Adams County, 19 January 1957 — Page 6

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YeZZow Jackets Wallop Auburn Red Devils By 68 To 49 Score Friday

. YELLOW JACKETS , The Decatur Yellow Jackets, shooting a red-hot .508 from the field, beat an old nemesis Friday night, as they clobbered the Autegs Red Devils on the Auburn floor, 68-49 I • - The’ Jackets led all the way, and while the first two periods were fafriy dose, the Red Devils weren’t In contention much of the game. Auburn played the game with two of their startingffive out because of illness and the Jackets’ starting center. Stab •fcfrkpatrirtr’ played only live mtoutas of the game. turned his ankle In the first stanza, and Copch Bob Warthman and team doctor Mel Weisman decided to give him a rest. Coupled with a 21-0 lacing the Jackets gave the Red Devils in football last fall, this marked the first time in years too numerous to mention that Decatur has dominated the sports scene over their northern rivals, The Decaturites took turns breaking the Rfed Devils' back, as different players got hot, Gene Baxter started things out right. The veteran guard hit four of his first five shots in the opening quarter. With the score tied at 84 about half-way through the first period, Baxter hit his third fielder of the game, and after a three throw by Kirkpatrick, added another to make it 13-8. Larry Moses hit from the field to offset three Auburn points and the Jackets led at the quarter, 15-11. :, The second period was a loWscoriag obe, Ms Auburn failed to hit and the Jackets played for the good shots. Decatur hit six field goals in 11 attempts, while Auburn connected on five of 15. Only two foul shots were taken in the quartet, with neither scoring. Decatur led at jbe half. 27-21. . Moses and Bob Banks combined to put* the Jackets into a comfortable lead in the third quarter. “Moe** Mt three from the field and Bob dropped in two, and 'Decatur led, 27-26. Tony JCelly hit two free throws against an Auburn field goal and the Jackets were ahead, 39-29. *t the end of three periods. Kelly took ’over the scoring chores in the final period. Tony hit nine of the next 15 points Mr Dacatar, with Banks gutting, two more from the field and John Dorwin flipped in dbe from the pivot. Kelly's last point made the score 54-35 for Decatur, and from then on it wax’, only a matter of time. ReSefVes played out the string for both teams. - Keffy was the leading scow for Delator with 19 points. Moaes hit 12. and Baxter apd Banks each scoritf ». Sophomore Bob Shratraced Kirkpatrick in the first period, did a goodjdb as he Mk six' points and’ along with Mates, helped control the backGaxjr Bowser of Aybym took

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- Schedule For Adams County * Basketball Teams . ‘ Saturday Pleasant Mills at Ohio City. scoring honors tor the night as he hit 25 points. The next Red Devil in line WaS John Sherwood with eight points. The Jackets record firamg *O-3 while Auburn has 7 wins against 6 losses. The Jackets next game will be next Friday night at the Decatur gym against a much-improved group of Kendallville Carnets. DECATUR FG FT TP Kelly 6 7 19 Moses i - - 6 0 12 Kirkpatrick 0 11 Banks - 5 0 10 Baxter 4 2 10 Shraluka ............. 3 0 6 Dotwin 2 0 4 Schrock 0 0 0 Hutker — 10 2 Reinking 2 0 4 Gould .<....»> 0 0 0 TOTALS 29 10 68 AUBURN FG FT TP L. Mofr 10 2 Baker 0 0 0 Bowser 9 7 25 Sherwood , 3 2 8 Magnuseff 2 0 4 R. Morr — Q Oft George 2 0 4 Cutter i....—.„ 0 4 4 Laurie 0 0 0 Shellenbarger 0 2 2 Totals n is 49 Officials: Mosier, McKenzie. Preliminary Decatur. 36-34. MM in II > drii ■mu Ilin ■ ■ H. $. Basketball Kendallville 60, Bluffton 53. Fort Wayne Central 95, Huntington 72. Fort Wayne Central Catholic 100, Fort Wayne North 69. Fremont 44. Waterloo 36. Nappanee 77, Syracuse 38. Union (Wells) 69, Petroleum 60. Lancaster Central 59, Chester Center 43, Hartford City 84. Warsaw 47. Butler 77, Churubusco 43. Portland 69, Montpelier 45. 1 Indianapolis Tech 44, Lafayette 42. Richmand 48, Logansport 45, Muncie Central 65, Anderson 61 (overtime). Marion 79. New Castle 70. Frankfort 60, Kokomo 43. Shelbyville 75, Lebanon 45. Elwood 72, Peru 57. •%., Plymouth 64, Wabash 58. '• Madison’Bß, Franklin 76. •'/. Evansville Central 63, Jasper 55. Princeton 81. Washington 52. LaPorte 58, South Bend Wash- ■ tagton 90. Elkhart 62, Michigan Qty 61 (overtime). Gary Wallace 56, East Chicago .Washington 50. <_ • Hammond 69, Gary Mann 61. East Chicago Roosevelt 72,' Hammond Tech 51. Winchester 63, Dunkirk 54. Allen Co. Tourney - Harlan 48. New Haven 48. ” * Elmhurst 58, Arcola 36. Lafayette Central 55, Monroeville 45. Leo 59, Hoagland 57. Banttngton Co. Toomey Jefferson 59, Rockcreek 57. Warren 60, Huntington Twp. 53. Pro Basketball Philadelphia 96, Syracuse 94. Boston 128, St. Louis 117. > .1 ■ ■ .mA.

n.— Geneva Edges Out Eagles In Two Overtimes The Monmouth Eagles went down in defeat at the hands of the Geneva Cardinals on the Monmouth court Friday night in a heart-breaking, 49 to 47, double overtime decision. / The two teams’.traded points evenly throughout the-game,-with the lead changing hands frequently and neither five able to gain much more than a four point advantage at any time in the close contest. Monmouth held slim leads, 15 to 12 at the end of the first quarter and 29 to 28 at the half, but the score was tied 39 to 39 at the three-quarter mark. Geneva’s Dan Craig led both teams in the scoring column with 15 points. Ivan Nevil assisted him with 12 points. Bob Hildebrand scored 13 and Don Menter, 12 for Monmouth. Monmouth will be in action again next Friday when they host the county champion Berne Bears. Geneva’s next game is also next Friday, on their own floor against Pennville. Geneva FG FT TP Craig 71 15 Yoder 3 2 8 Nevfl 6 0 12 Bauman 3 0 6 Biery ...... -1 0 2 Stuber 2 0 6 TOTALS ........... 22 5 49 Monmouth FG FT TP Menter - - 6 0 12 Brandt 2 0 4 Myers 2 2 6 Bittner —— 10 2 Hildebrand 3 7 13 Boerger ... 5 0 10 TOTALS 19 9 47 Officials: Armstrong. George. Preliminary Monmouth, 40 - 32. Annual Meeting Os Pro Grid League PHILADELPHIA <UP) — Commissioner Bert Bell has announced that the National Football League will begin its annual meeting in Philadelphia Jan. 31 at 10 a.m., EST, with completion of the draft of college players the first order of business. The first four rounds of the draft Were made at a special meeting last November. Coming Attractions At Adams Theater r ‘‘High. Society," which has been acclaiined as the most entertaining picture of the year, is the screen offering at the Adams Sunday and Monday. The star-stud-ded cast includes Bing Crosby, Grace Kelly, Frank Sinatra. Louis Armstrong and Celeste Holm, and the musical score Is filled with hitparade tunes. This is Miss Kelly’s final screen appearance, as she has a new role as the Princess of Monaco. This superlative musical comedy was filed in Technicolor. Doris Day is tife star of ‘‘Julie,” which comes to the Adams next Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. Miss Day is seen as a girl who flees in terror from her husband on her bridal night, and the picture is filled with nerve-tingling suspense and excitement. The important cast includes Louis Jourdan, Barry Sullivan and Frank Lovejoy.

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Adams Central Nosed Out By Bryant, 63-61 The Adams Central Greyhounds were edged out of a victory at Bryant last night, losing 63 to 61, after holding a one point half time advantage. ' The Adams county team .was trailing the Jay county hosts 22 to 16 at the close of the first period but drew ahead 34 to 33 at the main intermission. However, they fell behind again, 52 to 43, by the end of the third quarter. A gallant last quarter brought them clone but fell short of the heeded points for a win. Sj Bryant’s Walter led the scoring with 29 points and Masters on that team put up 21 marks. Jim Steiner topped the Adams Central scorers with 15. The Greyhounds will be on thefr own floor Tuesday night for., a contest with the Decatur Catholic Commodores. The two teams met earlier in the season on the Decatur floor, with the Commodores winning. Adam Central FG FT TP McMillen 4 4 12 Smith ......... 033 Steiner ..... 6 3 15 Ripley 113 Barger A.. 0 3 3 Corson 9 7 25 TOTALS 20 21 61 Bryant FG FT TP Shoemaker 2 0 4 Minch - 0 11 Walter 10 9 i 29 Armentrolit 3 0 6 Masters 77 21 Minnich 1 0 I 0 Sipe .................. 000 TOTALS 23 17 63 Officials: Williamson, Wolfcale. Preliminary Adams CentraL 36 - 35. College Basketball Detroit Tech 62, Concordia 59. Vincennes 82, Indiana Tech 78. Rose Poly 76, Harris Teachers 68 (overtime.) Cincinnati 90, Eastern Kentucky State 82. Tulane 66, Louisiana State 64. Texas 77, Southern Methodist 88.

Inaugural Parlies Will Begin Tonight Eisenhower To Take Office Oath Sunday WASHINGTON (UP)—The nation’s capital today opened the first phase of its quadrennial spectacular — the inauguration of a president. The three-day celebration officially begins tonight with a million dollar variety show expected to attract so many people that it will be held in two places. Stage, movie and TV stars will shuttle between the flag-draped Capitol Theater and Uline Arena to perform before sell-out houses. Among the stars appearing will be Ray Bolger, Pat, Boone, Phil Silvers, Tony Martin, Tony and Sally DeMarco and Edgar Bergen. The President will be sworn into office privately Sunday at the White House—more than 24 hours before he takes his second-term oath publicly at inaugural ceremonies in front of the Capitol. Presidential Press Secretary James C. Hagerty announced Friday at least 57 persons will witness the private oath-taking. No I members of the press will attend.' Those present will include members of the families of both the President and Vice President Richard M. Nixon. One of the President’s brothers, Edgar, a Tacoma, Wash., attorney, will miss the ceremony because he recently injured his back. But his daughter and son-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. William O. Causin of Tacoma, will be on hand. The White House said Mr. and Mrs. Eisenhower, accompanied by thejr son and daughter-in-law, Maj. and Mrs. John Eisenhower, will attend special Sunday services at 9 a.m. EST at National Presbyterian Church. The Nixons also will attend. Mr. Eisenhower and Nixon will drive back to the White House together and take their oaths of office in the East Room at about 10:30 a.m. The vice president will be sworn in first. Chief Justice Earl Warren will administer the oath to Mr. Eisenhower both Sunday and Monday. Tiger Jones Winner Os Smallwood Bout y CLEVELAND (UP) — Thirdranked contender Ralph (Tiger) Jones clamored for a match‘with new middleweight champion Gene Fullmer today on the strength of a sound but scientific thrashing he handed Hardy (Bazooka) Smallwood Friday night in their televised bout. 4 - Jones, at 156% pounds, was a 4M. favorite going into tlje bout and proved the odds were right with his unanimous decision over the willing and eager Smallwood, who was two pounds heavier. If you have eometning to sell or rooms for rent, try a Democrat Want Ad, It brings results.

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Gersfmeyer Is Winner Os 15th In Row Friday INDIANAPOLIS (UP) - Terre Haute Gersfmeyer *s Black Cats, with strong designs on the state title, were the winningest major Indiana high school basketball power today with a ISfcame streak, but several other frontrunners huffed and puffed to escape upsets. Gersfmeyer, ranked second state-wide, whipped city rival Garfield, 66-57, in Friday night’s Wabash Valley tourney headliner despite Terry Dischinger’S 41 points. The Black Cats, led by Sam Smith's 20 points, were ahead all the way. Every other ranking quintet in the United Press "Big 10” came out on top, but Muncie Central, Indianapolis Tech and Elkhart had to hustle. Muncie, No. 3, which meets toprated South Bend Central in tonight’s "game of the week,” outlasted Anderson in overtime, 65-61, for its fifth straight North Central Conference win. Muncie, paced by Larry Wilkerson’s 25 markers, blew a 12-point lead with 4:20 to go but was in control in the extra session. Lafayette Blows Lead Tech, half a game behind Muncie in the NCC, pulled out a 44-42 margin over invading Lafayette, which couldn't make an 11-point least in that final period stand up. Tech, ranked sixth, applied a downcourt pregs that bewildered the Broncos, and Henry Woods’ bucket from the side with two seconds to go was the deciding factor. Gary Roosevelt, in fourth place, won its 12th in a row at Washing-ton-Clay, 68-54. Marion, No. 5, won an NCC test at New Castle, 79-70. Undefeated Hartford City romped over Warsaw, 84-47, for its 14th in a row and grabbed the undisputed Central Conference lead when Wabash was upended at Plymouth, 64-58. It was the Apaches' first loss in its last 9 games. A freethrow by Ken Hudkins gave eighth-rated Elkhart a 62-61 East NIHSC overtime win over Michigan City, the No. 9 quintet. Ted Luckenbill led the Blazers With 21, * Mishawaka dumped South Bend Washington in another East NIHSC headliner, 98-60. Mishawaka's. LerOy Johnson hooped 40 points for a gym record, and the Maroons' team total also was a record. Warren Loses Hammond pulledh alf a game ahead of. Gary Froebel in the West NIHSC title chase, topping Gary Mann, 69-61.

{JOHN DEERE DAY Tuesday January 22-10 A. M. at The DECATUR YOUTH & COMMUNITY CENTER <1 » r L> ■ ■ ’<h~ ■*■: • - O® S L . 1 rwfO fc, ft WmHF ■ ~ ! ? CTpMEI I fjjnK 1 1 > J 1 jrWb WWHt m■ a- ■ WWL wgW '®& : - ~- K' -' wmBBEoOH ilfl&b 1 «Ek 3 . a "«■ • 1 ii||| ' - \ lona This is a typical scene from the John Deere Day feature picture, “Heavehs to Betsy.” It is the story of rural family life and the comedy, turmoil, and excitement that ensues when “Mom” is nominated for the title “Mother o’s the Year.” • “Oddities In Farming” a • “Making Tractor History” • “What’s New for FREE LUNCH SPRUNGER IMPLEMENT CO. ■■■■.-■-■■■ - - .■••:• ii ' . ' . •• ... .... - ■ ' ' - DECATUR. IND.

I'; I 3 I I I COMEDIAN-ACTO* Eddie Cantor tries to count the candles on the cake as be celebfates his 65th birthday at a party in his Holly« wood, Calif, home The cake was presented to the comedian _ after he appeared on a TV show, featuring some of the highlights of his career. (International) Princeton and Evansville Central, the teams to beat for Southern Conference honors, also convinced loop foes. Princeton blasted Washington, 81-52, as Jim Nossett poured in 25 points. Central’s Bears had a tougher time with Jasper, winning 63-55. Also downstate, Bloomington won from Martinsville, 58-57, on Don Silvers’ bucket. Shelbyville made it 6 straight, lacing Lebanon, 75-45. Madison, with Harold Briley and Bob Orrill caging 55 points', dumped Franklin, 89-76, and Scottsburg blew a 16-point lead and lost three players on fouls to lose a 64-63 decision to Salem. Clay Twp. won its 13th straight in the Miami Co., tourney, £6-27 over Gilead, but* Warren Central's 11-game skein ran - out in the Marion County session. Speedway was the spoiler, 74-62. The bite of the short-tailed shrew is poisonous, owing to a secreation in the salivary glands. , » The great teeth of the hippopotamus, which weigh up to seven pounds each and have a length of more than thirty inches on the curve, were formerly used for dental ivory and are still used for ivory ornaments.

SATURDAY, JANUARY 19. 1957

Angola Edges Out Berne By 63-62 Score The Berne Bears, making their first start since winning the county tourney championship last week, were edged out by the Angola Hornets, 63-62, at the Angola gym*. Friday (fight. Berne was out in front at the first quarter, 21-16, and at the half, 35-29, but Angola pulled into a 43-43 tie at the end of the third period. With Angola leading by one point, Pete SchUg connected ih the closing seconds for what appeared to be the winning field goal, but the officials ruled he was fouled before the shot and the basket did not count. Schug then missed the free throw and Angola was the winner. Fred Whitehurst, of the Bears, led all the scorers with 25 points. Carl Liechty and Lynn Lehman each tallied 12 for Berne, while Griffith topped Angola with 19. The Bears will meet the Monmouth Eagles at Monmouth next Friday night. Angola FG FT TP * Kunkel 10 2 Hoffman 113 Sharrow — 2 2 • Forbes - 2 2 .6 Erickson - 5 O N Harter ... ------- 11 ! Griffith J 11 1® Miller t 3 0 6 Chapman -— 16 8 TOTALS 20 23-; Berne . “ FG FT, TP Whitehurst - 8 X 25 Schug - 3,1 1 ’ t Dille - 12 4 Beaty 0 11 Liechty —— 5 2 12 Yoder 0 11 Lehman 4 4 12 TOTALS 21 20 62 Preliminary Berne, 33 - 31.

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