Evening Republican, Volume 14, Number 28, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 2 February 1910 — EASY FOR COLLEGE ON THEIR COURT. [ARTICLE]

EASY FOR COLLEGE ON THEIR COURT.

Militia Team Weakened by Kirk’s Injured Arm Make Poor Shewing - Against Fast College Fire. Company M’s basketball team received a defeat at the'hands of the fast St. Joe quintette at' the college gymnasium Tuesday night by the disparaging score of 59 to 7. The game was one of the cleanest - ever played and only two fouls were called against each side during its progress. There was no wrangling and the effect should be to closen the athletic relationship between the college and town. - St. Joe played a very remarkable game, making difficult baskets repeatedly, and putting up the best game ever witnessed in the. big gymnasium. They' clearly outmatched the militia team and seemed to have all the good luck that forms a part of every basketball contest. They know their court perfectly, and in that respect had a big advantage, while the local five was crippled badly by Kirk’s Injury, which he suffered several days ago, badly wrenching, his left arm. He played throughout with scant use only of the disabled member and during the latter half scarcely got into the contest. The college boys by constant daily training are in the best physical condition and their endurance told on the soldier team. A remarkable feature of the contest was the fact that during the second half the militia did not make a basket, while Hie collegians made 19 field goals. As the soldiers won the other game it is probable that the 'fie will be played off next week, and a series of games may yet be played. The next game for Company M Is Friday night of this week, when Battle Ground will be here. Tickets are being disposed of and a big crowd is expected.