Evening Republican, Volume 22, Number 39, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 15 February 1919 — LOCALS HAVE NARROW ESCAPES; WIN 33 TO 28 [ARTICLE]

LOCALS HAVE NARROW ESCAPE S; WIN 33 TO 28

Downstate Result*. Jefferson 53; Frankfort 10. ~~~ Lebanon 48; Crawfordsville 13. Brookston 28; West Side (Lafayette) 13. Otterbein 26; Montmorenci 18. The local high school five put an end to their losing streak by trouncing the Frapcesville high school crew at that place Friday evening in a close game 33 to 28. After having easily defeated the Pulaski five on the local court a few weeks ago the locals were figuring on an easy win and were surprised at the strength of the home five. ~ Francesville started the game with a rush and at the end of the first few minutes of play had eight points to their credit while the Rensselaer five had failed to register a single point. Then Rensselaer got busy and managed to hold an even pace with their foes during the remainder of the half. During the second half the Rensselaer quintet took a commanding lead and seemed to have nothing to fear. However, in the last three minutes Of play, Francesville started a rally that netted them ten points, which placed them within striking distance of the locals. The game was fast and entertaining throughout and the crowd enjoye dthe melee immensely. But two more battles remain on the local card, Wolcott and Lowell showing here on the 21st and ,28th respectively, after which Superintendent Dean’s proteges will confine their efforts to conditioning themselves for the sectional meet to be held at Gary off “March T-B . The “Winner of this turnament will journey to Lafayette on the 15 and 16 of March. = Every = member of the = local five played a bang-up game. P. Collins lead in the scoring with his brother, L. Collins, a close up. Lineup and summary: Rensselaer— Francesville— P. Collins ....'. F Rhinehart Babcock F R. Myers L. CollinsC Biernum Phegley .G. . Kopka Lambert G Leis Score at end of first half: Rensselaer, 17; Francesville, 12. Substitutions, Arnott for Babcock. Baskets: P. Collins, 7; L. Collins, 4; Babcock, 2; Phegley, 2; Rhinehart, 5; Myers, 5; Kopka, 3. Free throws: P. Col--1 lins, 3; R. Myers, 2.