Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1922-01-16
EASTERN CONTINUES
ITS WINNING WAY

continued Its winning streak sat
urday evening by defeating Sue
Benefits crack team of goa
shooters in the most spectacular
, game seen on the home floor
/ this season.
The EasterniteS deserve a full
measure of commentator fol
their "peppy" exhibition in Sat
urday'S game. Rumors had beer
seeping in for several days con-
corning the strength of this team
from down London way. 1t was
not without some trepidation
that Coach Hembree put his tos-
sers of the inflated sphere thru
their final PAGES. The team. how
ever, was eager for an opportu-
nifty to match its skill with a
team of Sue Benefits reputa-
ton.
Eastern stock at the last mo-
ment took a sudden skyrocket
towards that zero cipher at the
bottom of the scale when it was
disclosed that Byrd, who has
been starring at one of the Tor
ward positions, was declared de
linquent il his studies and would
not be allowed to play.
Young Edgar Higgins. OF the
Model School, was thrown into
the breach and, considering the
fact that this was his first big
caliber game, he acquitted him
self in highly creditable man
i'ner. Though closely guarded. lie
managed to locate the basket
twice. His work probably would
have been better. but the respon-
sibilitv suddenly thrust upon him.
seemed i'll measure to unnerye
him. Capt. Overley. of Sue Ben
nett, singled Stephenson a. the
most dangerous man and detailed
two men to guard him continual
~. As far as Stephenson was
concerned. such tactics proved
effective, for he succeeded III Gag
ing the ball only one time Clark
won the plaudits of the Specta-
tors repeatedly by caging basket
from difficult positions. His total
points amounted to fifteen. six
goals from the field and three
free ones. Clark is a new man
at Eastern but his dazzling floor
work has already won the admi-
ration OF Richmond fans.
The score made by the visiting
team is the best testimonial that
can be offered in behalf of Combs
and MainouS. Both these men
were quick to diagnose plans OF
attack laid out by their opponents
and seemingly such plans were
frustrated i'll their very inception.
Combs executed some clever pass
work in returning the bail To his
team mates. Mainous. while con-
spicuouS for his aggressive play
ing, was guilty on several ocCa-
/ sions of passing wild. Doubtless,
this defect will be corrected as he
gains i'll experience.
Overley for Sue Bennett play
ed spectacular game and clear
~ was the class of his team. His
arch shots from the middle of
the floor were surprisingly &C
curate. All told he looped the
iron ring for a total of 14points.
Wilson. the other forward. was
responsible for the other 2 points.
The ecorts OF the play-cmfwypv
The final score indicates close
guarding, but does not tell the
story of breathless moments
when the final outcome hung
momentarily i'll the balance. The
Richmond fans evidently enjoved
the fracas. A wish is being ex-
pressed that efforts be made to
bring the big teams OF Kentucky
to Richmond. 1t is said that
Eastern's team will stand up well
with State, Centre. Georgetown.
or any OF them.
The next four games are as
follows: Union College at Bar
bourville. Jan. 2lst; Sue Bennett
at London, Jan. 18th; Cumber-
land College. at Richmond. Feb.
lst; Western Kentucky State
Normal at Richmond, Feb. 5th.
Lineup and score for Sue Ben
nett game:
Eastern Fl 81 Sue Bennett 10
Clark Q5)... F.. Overley (l4)
Higgins 90. F....... Poynter
Steph'sn ~. c.. Wilson (2)l
Combs ...... G. ....... Smith
Mainous -. G........B oreing
Officials-Lassiter and Carter.
MIR. Herndon Improving !
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