Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-11-28
WEALTH OF MATERIAL IN SIGH
FOR FAST BASKETBALL TEAM AT :.
C0bURN--D DATES NEARLY FIJI LED
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tcgs packed away in moth balls, the
Toys are spending their spare time
around the basketball hall. Plans are
being set fer a fast quintet this win
ter. Already the boys have engaged
in light workouts around the gym in
preparation for the season. 1t is not
expected that the first regular prac-
tice will be issued before the boys re-
turn from the Christmas holidays, but
until then they will be seen in the
gym getting in condition.
There are three men left of last
years team-Captain Whitefield, Jake
Goldberg and George Mittlesdorf. The
team last year was very successful,
emerging victorious from IL ARRAYS
and taking the count in three.
In Whitefield and Goldberg are two
of the strongest guards that have rep
resented the institution. Both men
were chosen for positions on the myth
iual All-Maine prep school eleven this
fall. Mittlesdorf, who appeared at the
basket shooters berth last year. is one
OF the fastest men in the school.
There are several new men this year
who are going to make things hot for
the last year men. The most promi-
nent among these men is Henry Shan
ahan Of Auburn. "Hymie" was cap
tain-elect OF this years team at Ed
ward Little High, but chose to follow
the footsteps of his brother Dan and
entered the Crimson and Gold institu-
ton this fell. He is rated as one of
the best forwards around Lewiston
end without doubt will be able to show
the local fans some class on the courts
this winter.
Another man who should take the
eye of the critics is Dutch" Fielder
Of Adams, Mass. Fielder was men,
Der of the football team and showed his
SameneSs ard grit when he would out
play opponents outweighing him 10 to
% pounds. At Adams, Fielder was the
two years He was one of the best
men ever seen at Adams and has had
several offers to join professional
teams but so far has declined them
ell to stay in the amateur games.
Jim" McCroary, also from Adams,
Promises to be stellar performer in
the suction shoes this winter. He is
small but is reputed to be just twice
as fast as he is small. From present
indications he will be seen regularly
shooting baskets with the team.
a 1.l,n al !, lie
Adams, is one of the most logical can
, lidates for the center's berth left
open by the graduation Of PaNfs Bau-
man. "Smiler" is tall and rangyy~ max
ing an ideal center. He has good
eye for shooting baskets, making him
a valuable man for the squad.
One of the boys who will create much
interest from the local followers of the
game is Tommy OBrien of this city
Tommy surprised the fans when he
landed regular berth on the back
field of the Coburn team this fall. Dur
ing the basketball season he will be
seen trying to GUST one of the backs
from his position. Tommy played his
first game Of basketball last year UNI
Ger the direction of Coach Trueman
Hollis of the Lawrence High school
He is very fast on the floor and was
; the best defensive man on the Fairfield
. team. He plays strong passing
game his passes being very accurate
Whether or not he makes a regular
berth. he is bound to be seen in action
at some time and it is certain that
the basketball followers of Waterville
will be out in full force to see him.
lie is one Of the best and most popular
9 ll-round athletes turned out in this
city in recent years.
Coach Ray Haines will coach the
squad. He showed fine judgment aid
ability with the football team this fall
and for tina. reason the boys are with
rim and are boosting for a champion
ship team this season Manager Ira
Allen is working hard on the sched-
ule, which is nearly completed. 1t will
he announced later.
really a main bout performers, as mis-