The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-01-20
BY BRYAN MORSE.

Unusual success marking the bas-
ketball season here, both in attend
ance at games and competition
among college, scholastic, and indie
pendent teams, is not only giving the
indoor sport big boost, but seems
to have opened the eyes of those in
charge of the various organizations
to the possibilities of even further
development. 1t has been predicted
among basketball men that the sea-
son will set a record here for num-
bers attending games while a COM
pllation of teams in action shows
that there are many more athletes
playing than at any time last year.
DR.. William Z. Hudson. OF the Inter
scholastic Basketball League; Fred
Rice. of Catholic University; John
O'Reilly, OF Georgetown: Jack Haas, OF
Gallaudet; Frank Schlosser, James
Hughes, James Collifiower, and others
prominently identified with the game
are enthusiastically backing a new
movement in basketball here. The idea
of forming a central clearing house for
basketball players in the District where
by teams and athletes will come under
registration Is expected to be broached
at meeting to be called soon.
DR.. Hudson believes all Of the teams
schools. colleges and leagues here.
would be benefited by such registration.
Complete records of teams and PLAYERS
would tend to serve the best interests
OF the game for even further develop
ment of the sport aud the idea viii be
preached at meeting to be called in
the near future.
The two meetings of the officials and
on a high plane. Contests have been
run of this winter without the usual
pickering of officials and the entire
aspect Of the sport has changed for the
better. The next meeting should draw
out all of the teams in the District and
there 10 every indication that the pro-
posed organization would beneht and
oentralize the game.
Catholic University and GEORGETOWN
got away nicely in their ENGAGEMENTS
last night. The Brooklanders were
forced to 40 all the way for a win over
Jack Haas Gallaudet College flve. The
contest was nip and tuck AFFAIR
from the first whistle. GEORGETOWN was
forced to extend all through the contest
with Loyoia for victory in Ryan gym.
c. L. won by % to 10. a four.point
margin. and a smaller win than that re
corded two weeks ago. when Gallaudet
was beaten by "a to "a. The game went
along for a half with the teams alter
mating for the lead. As in the George
, washington 80 game some time back. Gal.
the END OF the contest, CAffrey got in
some good work by shooting a basket
with the result that c. u. took the lead.
MeMahon and keegan followed quickly
with goals. giving Catholic University
enough margin for a respectable win
Mellis. A. WenEer. and Rockwell played
consistently we'll for GaIlaudet.
Georgetown's win over IoyuIa was
accomplished after q ErueIinE contest.
In which condition told for the Blue
and Gray players. The offcnse and
defense OF the HilltopGrs could hard
and Kelly shot the majority of has
kets for Georgetown.
Schcurich. LoyOla's crack forward,
was covered by Donnelly. and held to
four baskets Kelly succeeded in
stopping Corcoran. his opponent. for
single basket
Business meets Central tomorrow
afternoon at the AEcade AMIDST Al
hans engages it's old rival * Arm
aud Navy Prep School Both Buslness
ana =, NJ. are expected 10 win.
George Washington basketball PLAYERS
through Virginia. The Hatchetites were
without the services of Harry AInon
and lost to Virginia. Washington and
Lee. Virgins Military Institute and
ended last night against Randolph
Macon at Ashland. We, with a scors az
S9 to is against them,
Right Forward kersting. of West
' | ~ OF
Catholic University al the A"cadc Tue--
dav. says he believes the university a.
Virginia has the strongest team in the
South Atlantic section.
kerstinE is Of the opinion that yin
ginia is unbeatable in Faverweather
gym. and that Virginia Military InR,l-
tutc is another team which Is invincihle
at homo. The cadets at Lexington
have about eight posts right IN thu
playing floor, and | suppose they arc
there TO serve the double purpose Of
holding up the roof and making 1t DIFF
ncu!t for opposing players" saws l[cr-
sting, who is somewhat Of was.
Gallaudets passing game has featured
in everv contest. but the PLAYERS are shy
on basket shooting. Incidentally tho
Catholic University baskGters are uro-
duCing a dribble pass which has caused
the downfall OF visitinc teams.
-
Friends plays Western in its oWr
gym tomorrow afternoon, while tho
nudge! teams OF both schools take IN.
scheduled TO have second team,
same Yesterday, but the teams viii
meet today II ARRANGEMENTS can bc
completed,
Eastern High School is expecting a
tough hattie from the Manassas Hell
School at Manassas, Va, tomorrow.
being unaccustOmed to the floor AMI