Evening Republican, Volume 21, Number 282, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 14 December 1917 — Opening Net Bout Won By Locale, 24 to 6. [ARTICLE]

Opening Net Bout Won By Locale, 24 to 6.

Rensselaer high school opened her basketball season Thursday evening with an easy victory over Brook high school on the local court. The men from over the line were clearly outclassed and registered but two field goals during the evening’s play. On the other hand, Rensselaer played clean, snappy basketball, their floor was good and their passing accurate. The Collins brothers at forwards put up clever games and promise to be a power on the attack this season. Babcock and McLain worked well at the guard positions, while Pullins looked promising at center. The final score was 24 to 6 and the first period closed with the locals leading 17 to 3.