The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1916-01-06
OPEN THE 1916 SEASON.

OPEN THE 1916 SEASON.
Co. G. Basket Ball Team Downs Wells
Memorial Club Quint.
Monsieur Hoflander's rejuvenated
basket ball stars staged the "come-
back" act at the armory on the after
noon of New Years day in manner
that truly delighted local enthusiasts.
After one of the fastest exhibitions
seen on the armory floor the militia
boys emerged from a contest with the
Wells Memorial club of Minneapolis,
tired but jubilant, clutching the long
end of a 80 to % score. It was fit
ting start Of the 1916 season.
The two teams were very evenly
matched, and at the end of the first
round the count was IL to IL. In the
final period, however, the locals dem
onstrated their superiority by nego-
tiating nine field baskets to five for
their opponents. Play was clean
throughout, and the contest was thor
oughly enjoyed by good-sized audi
ence
Shortly after $3.50 o'clock play COM
menced, and from the time the ref
eree's whistle sounded at the outset
until time was called at the end of the
first half there was plenty of action
Wilkes at center had the jump on his
opponent, and after a minute or two
Of play Doane secured the ball, drib-
bled it down the floor and tossed it
through the net for the first goal of the
game. Shortly thereafter Wilkes ne
gotiated field goal, and it began to
look like ''cinch" for the locals. The
visitors took a brace. at this stage,
however, and made things extremely
interesting for a time. "A couple Of
field goals tied the score, but Prince
ton forged ahead again, when Captain
Morton negotiated a free throw An
other field goal by the visitors follow
ed by one by Wilkes frightened things
up again, and thus it alternated
throughout the first half. Before time
was called Doane and Newton gently
tossed the mind-infated sphere
through the net, and Smith had free
throw chalked up to his credit. Dur
ing this time, however, the visitors ne
gotiated three goals, and honors were
even at the end of the period.
Confidence marked the bearing of
the militia boys as they trotted onto
the floor for the final half, and their
subsequent performance justified their
appearance. After the first few min
utes of play they forged into the lead
and held it to the end. Smith had his
sights properly adjusted, and during
this round distinguished himself by
throwing four goals from difficult an
giles. Wilkes heaved the ball through
the net twice, as did Newton, and
Doane also made one good. In the
meantime the visitors were not mac
tive, but the clever defense of the To-
Gals was not penetrated any too fire.
quently, and but five goals were nego>
tiated by the down river athletes. The
score for this half was 10 to 10, and
the total count was 80 to %.
| NOTES..
'Pongo" Olson made his debut as
referee in this contest, and needless to
state his decision were absolutely i'm
partial. Fairness is second nature
with Tom.
Marked improvement was notice.
able in the team work of the locals,
and other departments of play. Each
member Of the local quint is deserving
of COMMUNICATION, as they all did ex-
cellent work.
The boys did not make expenses in
this contest, and they are surely en-
titled to more liberal support from
the public. Personally they receive
nothing for the time and energy ex-
pended, and their efforts to provide
clean and wholesome recreation dur
ing the, winter months should be ap-
preciated. It is to be hoped that they
will not be forced to discontinue.
Tomorrow, Friday, evening Co. G
will again be seen in action when the
powerful Temple team of Minneapolis
clashes with the locals. This quint
appeared in Princeton twice last sea-
son, and both contests were thrillers.
Go. G won both, but had only one
point to spare the last time they OPP
posed each other. Game called. after
the first picture show. Be in attend
ance.