Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1903-01-26
BASKET BALL.

The Crescents scored notable vic
tory over Minersvile Saturday evening
by score OF 13 to 12. The audience
felt that Ton account of the strong team
the locals had to play againsD to win
was impossible, and the fast work of the
locals In the second half was generously
applauded The finish was tho fastest
| kind of work on the part of both teams
and while the locals had the advantage
in scoring the most points the visitors
played well but fouled repeatedly to
cause delay and retain the lead. In the
early part OF the game the locals could
not locate the basket, although many
attempts were made. Out of eleven free
throws given during the game only three
we're scored by the locals, while out of
five allowed the visitors but two were
successful.
The ball was put in play by Referee
Commit and played toward the Crescent
goal, where Nowak shot for and missed
the basket. After a scrimmage a free
throw was given the locals on a foul
1t failed OF basket. MinersviIe Sc
cured a free throw on foul but did not
score. Another miss Of free throw by
the locals was followed by successful
basket for the Crescents on a free throw.
Minersvile missed the goal 10 a free
throw and then by some neat dribbling
and passing scored three baskets in
succession, or points. A free throw
by the locals missed but was followed
by successful basket which gave them
points. free throw by the visitors
scored while one by the locals missed.
and scored on another. The locals
scored on a free throw Time being up
the half ended with the score Miners
Vile, s. Crescents, A.
When play was commenced for the
second half foul by the visitors gave
the locals free throw which was un-
successful. BY good playing the visitors
scored a basket. The locals did like
wise, after which the visitors captured
another basket, increasing the score to
l2 points, which was the last scoring
they were able to do. Here began the
greatest playing yet done and the won
derful squirt of the Crescents snatched
victory from apparently inevitable de-
Feat.
Two f,l IL.
| brought the score 10 to ~ in Miners
ville's favor. The visitors fouled repeat
edly to cause delay aud win. Out of
four free throws allowed the locals only
one was successful. BY the prettiest
kind of moves and passing the locals
scored basket and brought the score
g to 12. The visitors were so overcome
they did not respond to the whistle of
the referee as they yet had few
minutes to play The excitement was
intense and the players were congratu-
lated on their victory.
BASKET BALI. NOTES.
Martin Kelly, Jr., of Minersville, has
been engaged by the Crescents as coach
and will begin his duties this week.
Mr. Kelly has played in Freeland on
different occasions and feels assured
that the ability is here if properly de-
veloped.
The large score card and figures used
Saturday evening were an Improvement
on the old style black board. The score
was conspicuous all through the game
and could be seen plainly by all.
The Calvary team, of town, defeated
Drifton at that place Friday evening by
the score of 20 to IT,
A benefit game will be played shortly
for Mrs. John McGeady, of Walnut
street Arrangements are not complete
as to date or who the visitors will be.
Atlantic City may be early visitors
here, as negotiations are on for game.
The Citizens band was present and
enllvened the game by rendering several
selections.
Pittston will be the attraction Wed
nesday evening.