Evening Republican, Volume 21, Number 6, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 9 January 1917 — H. S. Basket Ball For Coming Season. [ARTICLE]

H. S. Basket Ball For Coming Season.

Owing to the fact that the floor of the high school gymnasium had to be repaired, the local squad did not get into action as they would have otherwise done. Four games were cancelled owing to the delay, but nevertheless a strong card has been arranged for the balance of the season and basket fans are assured of treats for the remainder of the current season, as not a weak team has be§n booked. The material for a team is good and practice has been started under the direction of Profs. Stonejumer and Gordon, The opening jame is scheduled for next Fnday night with Delphi here. The complete card follows:' Jan. 12, Delphi, here. Jan. 19, W. Lafayette, here. Jan. 26, Reynolds, here. Feb. 2, Delphi, there. Feb. 9, Fowler, here. Feb. 16, W. Lafayette, there. Feb. 23, open date. March *2, open date. March 9, district meet. March 16, Goodland, here. The open dates probably will be filled by Lowell and Whiting. The district meet probably will be held at East Chicago. Monticello was on the schedule but was forced to cancel thfiit schedule on account of not having any hall in which to play. The men who reported the coaches are hard workers and are very enthusiastic about their prospects. The men reporting for guards are, Capt. Guild, McLain, Babcock and Pullins; forwards, Collins, Peek, McColly, Eight, < Dixie, and Tilton. Tilton will not be eligible until Hie second semester. The candidates for center* are Hemphill and Crooks.