The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-03-04
Determined to Win.

o'0A "Ao1ueu Ill braluefQ quintet
by score of As to 13.
Determined to Win,
Aside from the very first few min
utes of play, Brainerd never had a
chance. The Bemidji team went in
to the battle determined to win
and it did-by most decisive count.
Man for. man, Bemidji had it on her
down-state rivals and the ball was
played mostly in Bemidji territory.
The first half was very close, both
teams playing mostly on the defen-
sive and was marked by much fast
and rough playing. Fouls were fire.
quent, both sides being equally gull
ty. The first half ended with the
score 4 to in Bemidji's favor.
Bailey Starts Count.
The second half started with Be-
midi on the offensive. Bailey start
ed the scoring for Bemidji in this
period, securing the ball on the toss
up and going down the big floor for
counter. On the next play he re-
peated the same shot,
"Fuzz" Johnson, who went through
the first half without securing bas-
ket, was the big point getter in the
second half, securing nine baskets in
the last period. The shots were
made at all angles in rapid success
sion and the large crowd showed its
appreciation Of the work of the E-sl-
liant little forward.
Plays Good Defensive. 49,
Tanner at the other forward posi-
ton also played star game, secur-
ing eight baskets, several coming af-
ter long dribbles. He also played
a strong defensive game.
The playing of Graham at left
guard was one of the games features.
He was in every play, following the
ball all the time.
Cameron at center outjumped and
outplayed the much-touted Warner
and was a power on both the offense
and defense.
Bailey at right guard played
brilliant game and it was his two
sensational baskets which started the
scoring in the second half He also
played a star defensive game.
Credit to Each.
From a spectators viewpoint the
Bemidji five showed up more bril-
liant and faster than it has in any
other game this season. Equal
credit must be given to every man
on the team as it was by teamwork
rather than individual playing that
Bemidji was able to roll up the big
score.
AS each team has now won one
game, a third contest will be neces-
sary to decide the championship Of
the Sixth district and a place at the
state high school tournament,
At St. Cloud.
Bemidji proposes that the deciding
game be played at either Duluth or
St. Cloud, both cities having floors
of regulation size, while Brainerd
suggests playing the game at either
Aitkin or Little Falls. However, 1t
is believed that neither of the latter
two places will likely be chosen as
Bemidji is not willing to sacrifice its
chances of playing the deciding game
in "pill box"
The contention of the local play
ers is no more than fair as they are
champions of this district and by q
comparative score of the two teams
this season Bemidji ought to have an
edge on choosing the playing floor.
Bemidji has made ~ points to 43
for Brainerd in the two games played
this season. This matter will prob
ably be settled between representa-
tives of the two schools In few
days.
- Has Good Chance.
Bemidji basket ball followers be-
lieve that If the deciding game Is
played on a neutral floor Of regula-