Evening Republican, Volume 20, Number 66, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 17 March 1916 — TITLE TILTS STARTED TODAY [ARTICLE]

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Opening Skirmishes Played This Morning Jn Scramble For State Basketball Supremacy. TODAY’S GAMES. Lebanon 25; Bloomington 15. Martinsville 53; Washington 22. Elkhart 25; Liberty Center 28. Lafayette 39; Hopewell 27. w The opening skirmishes in the scramble for the state basketball supremacy started this morning at Bloomington with a revolver shot proclaiming the opening of hostilities in the 1916 basketball marathon, with the crew from the seat of Indiana University meeting the Lebanon quintette. The Indiana University gymnasium was filled to capacity, over 2,000 forcing * themselves into the building. Tickets were in the hands of scalpers, and many were unable to get tickets at all. Lt is probable that very few of the university students will be able to get to see the games at all. Ait the time The Republican went to press there had been four games played, and the Cicero-Valparaiso game was in progress. The Lebanon quintette was the first to appear on the floor and they were given a great ovation. The Bloomington five appeared a short time later and the applause they received was even greater than that of the Lebanon crew. Both teams went through a snappy preliminary practice. Lebanon ruled favorite.

It is reported that Edgar D. Crumpacker, of Valparaiso, former congressman of the lOth district, is a candidate for the republican nomination to succeed Senator Shively.