Evening Republican, Volume 23, Number 47, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 23 February 1920 — INDIANA DENTALS BOW IN DEFEAT BEFORE ST. JOE [ARTICLE]

INDIANA DENTALS BOW IN DEFEAT BEFORE ST. JOE

In oneofthegreatestexhibife ever witnessed on a local court, the Red and Purple of St. Joseph college triumphed over the flashy Indiana Dental five of Indianapolis Saturday afternoon in a close finish 38 to 32. There was not a dull moment during the game' and the outcome was always in doubt and never once did the victors have a safe margin. The staying qualities of Heinie’s men was the deciding factor in their victory and during the final moments of play they speeded up and caged several baskets in rapid succession. The Dentals hung on tenaciously and never once gave up. The St Joseph five had been defeated by their opponents earlier in the season and were determined to even matters. Their play was characterized by dash throughout and they were relentless in their attack. Heinie 'has his squad going alt top form now and it will take a mighty strong five to stop them. Capt. Schaefer, Cox, O’Brien and Brady are all dangerous marksmen while big Wellman is the bulwark of the defense. The Dentals are far from being a mediocre team and their passing was deadly, and the work of Wittwer was never excelled on home court. He was panther-like in his movements and time and again he alone baffled the attempts of two opposing players to cage the leather as he stood in the shadow of his own net. Worth McCarthy, a Rensselaer boy, was stationed at the back guard position for the toothpullers and was a tower of strength to his mates until removed toward the close of the first half for com.mitting his fourth personal foul. His removal perceptibly weakened the defense of the invaders, and was a great disappointment to the local fans who wanted to see him in action.