Grand Forks herald., 1917-03-19
Athletic Events From Your Owr
Territory and of t he World

UeSS SCHOldStlC OeIeuS0 man tnaL u2S
ever donned abbreviated toys in
handicapped by crippled arm. but
he is capable Of mastering the ball in
n marvellous manner. He guarded
Churchill and every basket that the
Michigan tosser made was from q dis
tant range.
Cook at center is n strong man, but
he was outclassed by his opponent in
the deciding game. He failed to get
the tip off. which prevented the
his team mates from getting into ac-
ton. Bowen at forward works we'll
with Nelson, but Swanston failed to
let him get far enough away to prove
his real ability. Anfinson. the other
guard, was responsible for Fowler's
failure to get more than one counter.
| Together with Stenshoel, Anflnson
completes defense that is hard to
equal in the northwest.
Game Is Clean.
For clean playing. officials declared.
that they have never wit
messed contest between high schools
in which the competition was so keen
and true sportsmanship &as so ap-
parent. Not one intentional foul was
committed by either aggregation. and
| only eight personal penalties were
made and all were for holding.
AS an exciting game for the specta-
tors. the game could not have been
improved upon. Michigan led off at
the opening of play with a foul toss
by Swanston. who repeated the per-
formance few moments later. Dur
ing the first eight minutes OF play
these two points were the only scores
made Churchill dropped the first
field goal of the evening, and from
then, on the northcasterners hit
pace that threatened to bring the
downfall Of Valley City. A strong rail-
ly at the close Of the first period
brought this half to q 10 to s tally
when time was called. Michigan lead
ing.
Valley City Ties.
In the first two minutes Of play in
the last period, Valley City tied the
score. but Michigan regained the lead
and ran up 16-point score. Valley
City came back for another rally and
again tied the count. with four min
utes left to play. Two minutes be-
fore the final whistle blew swanston
ter OF the floor. The southeasterners
again attempted to stage come
back. but Michigan tightened on the
delense. The game ended with the
oall underneath the latter quint's goal.
l. All-State Team.
To pick an all-state team from the
four aggregations playing in the final
games is a difficult task. Churchill is
the first man to be selected. as he is
undoubtedly the best forward in the
state. He Is a wonder on the floor
and deadly shot For his running
mate, Nelson of Valley City is picked.
HIS heady work and general clever
ness entities him to the berth. For
center, Sinclair Of Kenmare is Sc
lected. This position ia the most Diff
ficult to fill, due to the close compe-
tltlon with Kallestad, but the Ken
mare man is appointed for his ability
to get the jump. For floor work there
appears to be little difference in the
men, and both are good basket shoot-
ers.
The Defense. -
On the defense, Stenshoel of VAL
ley City must be selected first. His
performance In the two games played
on the varsity court ranks him
first among all defense, men. For his
running mate, better man could not
be found than Joe Lewis Of Michigan
City. In these men. 1t is believed, any
team would have defense that would
check the cleverest Of forwards.
The selection of the all-state team
was made from the athletes partici-
pating in the championship games at
the university. Many more clever
high school basketball men are to be
found throughout the state, that
would probably earn berths. Rath.
man or jamestown is credited with
pelng sensational forward that has
outplayed every man ever put against
MIN. Jacobson of Minot at forward.
Beltman Of Tower City and Beals of
ton, and it is probable that had these
men figured in the title contests they
would have gained consideration for
places on the mythical five. =
A Great Season.
North Dakota has experienced the
greatest season in basketball in his
tory, and many interesting records
ture is pointed out relative to the
teams IN the final game. Every man
on both aggregations is a first class
student, and not one has been forced
TO remain out Of a game this season
because of ineligibility. Coach r. B.
murphy OF Michigan City and Coach
Stewart Stevenson Of Valley Citv ,lso
deserve their share Of credit for the
honors won. as both have proved
themselves to be .mentors OF the hr.t
water. '' o.
The summary of the game:
rhge; hMlchigan City. Valley City.
ToS,s.. iA''... ri, Bowen
Irm, h.... III, Nelson
HHaliestad, c.................c, Cook
as'on, rg...... .rg, Anfinson
Field goals: Churchill hiiis g. stFnsHoel FowIer
kaliestad 2, Swanston, Bowen. Nelson
4, Cook 3. A'''eon
Foul goals: swanston 4 out Of 10
Nelson none out Of 4. A0'
Fouls committed: parsono,.
churchill, Kallestad 2. Lewis. Bowen
Neison 2, stenshoel; technicals. Bow
Gil; Neison' Stenshoel 8. Anfinson.
Murphy Of Minot; timekeeper. Hs,s.
scorers, Thompson ana Malone.
MURGUIA'S LOSSES