Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1902-12-30
HIGH SCHOOL DEFEATED.
Basket Ball Team From MesIIla Park
College Victorious.
WITNESSED BY A BIG CROWD.

Albuquerque's star basket ball play
ers-the High school girls--were de-
feated by the Mesilla Park girls by a
score of 8 to 6.
The defeat was not one to make the
High school girls feel discouraged or
disheartened, but rather they have
every reason to feel happy over the
excellent showing they made and the
scientific game they played.
The first half started fast. showing
that both teams did not wish to lose
by bad or slow playing. The High
school girls plainly displayed their
superiority in quickness and agility.
The large house of sport lovers were
expectant, as the teams showed they
were evenly matched, and when Ada
Vaughn threw goal from field during
the first few minutes .sy the crowd
gave vent to their feeling by hilarious
and enthusiastic yelling, such as never
before reverberated in Colombo hall.
During the first half the ball lowered
either near one basket or the other.
Ada Vaughn gained possession of the
ball again and made beautiful throw
from field. and scored two more points.
Several fouls were called during the
first half.
The Mesilla valley girls were given
several chances to score on foul, but
only once did they make good.
The High school girls were in ex-
oellent spirit when the first half ended
with a score of to l in their favor
The second half started with a de-
termination, visible in both teams. that
made it decidedly interesting.
The Mesilla Park girls improved in
their team work and also interference
and the High school girls were kept
busy. The ball passed with remark
able rapidity from one college player
to another until it reached Miss Sarah
Meyers, who tossed it into the basket
from field.
In a few minutes Miss Meyers had
an open field again and repeated the
play. Although it was going against
the High school girls the rooters for
the home team kept up the encourag
| ing cries.
The High school girls fought hard
the last half and several times the bal
| had a narrow escape from the basket
| but they couldn't make good. The col
| lege team, by Miss Foster, threw an
other goal from field and scored two
more on fouls, giving them nine points
at the end of the second half.
! Tho in tha faapn wOrL
of the High school is very noticeable
and they are to be commended on the
excellent game they play, even wher
they see they are losing.
| Miss Vaughn received praise from
all sides for her skill as goal throwel
and Rose Harsch and Helen Finch, the
sturdy guards, won the admiration o
the audience by their clever interfer
| ference. Eliza Bessett played an ex
cellent game, as did Rose Huntzinger
the center Everyone feels proud o.
| Albuquerque's star basket ball players
and even If they were defeated they
have won a reputation of excellent
bearing as basket ball players.
The college girls play game that Is
to be admired They display skill ant
strength and give evidence of thorough
training.
A dance, hugely enjoyed by baske
ball players and enthusiasts alike fol
lowed the game
Mrs. Rosa Berry furnished music
for the mirthful CROWD.
The basket ball team from Mesilli
Park will be the guests Of honor at {
reception at the home of Prof. A. b
Stroup on North Walter street this
evening. The visitors will return to th'
college tonight after the reception
The select 1--WE entertained the five
basket ball players from the soutl
with tally-ho ride this afternoon.
The Albuquerque Indian girl baske
ball players were guests at the gam'
last night.