Evening Republican, Volume 17, Number 34, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 8 February 1913 — HIGH SCHOOL WON FROM OAKWOOD HIGH [ARTICLE]

HIGH SCHOOL WON FROM OAKWOOD HIGH

' * Hardest Played High School Game Exer Seen Here Results in Victory For Local Team. In the hardest fought basketball game that was ever played by the high school here Rensselaer defeated Oakwood, of Lafayette, Friday afternoon at 4 o’clock. The Lafayette lads were much larger than the locals and before, the game started about every one present would have conceded the victory to them, but the red and black defenders with old-time ginger put all the spirit they had into the game and it was hotly contested’ from thef start. The visitors had evidently been used to a much rougher style of play than the locals and it took some little time to get used to the pace set by Oakwood, but when they did get going they put up a remarkable game and the high school gymnasium never witnessed such a contest nor so much rooting. Near the end of the first half, Sam Duvall, who was playing forward, fell as he tried to get the ball and received some terrible bruises. His right cheek near the eye was terribly .bruised and he had one tooth knocked out and was injured somewhat in the back. Later, Eldridge, of the visitors, was injured and had to leave the game, having strained one arm. The pace was not slackened until the contest was over and the final score was 17 to 13 in favor of Rensselaer. The teams line up as follows; Rensselaer—Position. Eigelsbach—forward. Duvall, Padgitt—forward Miller—center. Groom-guard. Padgitt, McCarthy—guard. Lafayette—Position. Matthews—forward. Eldridge, Williams—forward. Jamison—center. Adams—guard. Hart—guard. Time of halves, 20 minutes. Field baskets, Matthews 2, Eldridge L Williams 2, Eigelsbach 1, Miller 2, Padgitt 1. Free throws, Matthews 3, Miller 9. Referee and umpire, Profs. Sharp and Chapman. Scorer, Clark. It is probable that a game will be 'played with a Chicago team next week and a game is also scheduled with Lowell.