Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1924-03-20

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Hoffman, -..-.--..........---....-,O 0
Eckhart, t ....-..........-......1 0
Hilton, G ----..-----...-.--......1 8
Daskam, .....-....!-..--.1 0 O.
Howard, --s.--.:-.-...-..-...0 0
EAGLE RIVER FG TT P
Belongy, -.-.-.-.,--......-..3 0 0
EWald, ..--.-.-.-...---.-,...-..,...0 0
! Hoover, G ....,.-..---.-..-.-.-...,...3 0 2
Bent, -....--.--.s--.---.-.-.-.......0 0 2
| Morgan, --.s.s.-.......--..--..0 0 2
Three throws missed; Eagle River,
Morgan 2, Ewald 2, Hoover 1. Amigo,
Hilton 8, Hoffman 2, Howard 2.
Referee, Smith. Umpire, Danielson.
slDELIGHTs ON TOURNAMENT
The visiting teams, coaches and
fans are showing fine craftsmanship
and the tournament so far is big
success.
Over SO rooters came over from
Eagle River yesterday in sleigh at
tached to a tractor, others came in a
snowmobile That's spirit for you.
The writer heard that special
train is coming over Saturday.
Such spirit as that deserves to win
and Eagle River is going to represent
this district at Madison unless Wau-
sau takes a very decided brace.
Eagle River is the class of the
tournament
William Smith of Appleton, connect
ed with Lawrence college, and Mr..
Danielson Of Stevens Point, both state
wide known basketball, authorities,
are the two officials for the tourney.
They alternate as referee and umpire,
so that neither will be exhausted by
the strenuous work Of the four games
per day.
EAGLE RIVER IS; WAUSAU IA
Eagle River earned the right to re
present this district at the state
tournament by brilliant victory over
Wausau in the championship game of
the tournament Saturday night
Captain Belongy of Eagle River led
his mates to a wen deserved victory.
His shooting, passing, dribbling and
leadership was by far the best in the.
tournament. He scored twelve of his
teams points on five field goals and
two free throws. The Eagle River
team worked as unit and it was a
treat to the fans to see their short
passing game. Time and again they
worked the ball under the basket for
pretty shot.
Wausau's inability to locate the bas
ket on easy shots. lost them the cham
pionship.
Eagle River deserved to win. Her
passing was fast and accurate and
her three offense men swept down the
court with astonishing celebrity.
BeIongy Was Star
Belongy was the outstanding star
for the winners, but the whole team
played very well. Braatz starred for
Wausau but the work of Severson at
guard is deserving of special mention
Morgan's work on the defense was
exceptionally fine.
The game started with both teams
fighting hard for the first counter
Captain Belongy was the first trans
gressor of the rules. He was fined for
holding and Severson scored the first
point of the game. Cawley was fouled
shortly after this and Be1ongy scored
twice, putting his team ahead. Cawley
scored from the field and Braatz fol
lowed with another ringer as the
quarter ended, with the champions
trailing to 2.
Severson was fouled shortly after
the quarter started Ewald made his
first try out but fell short on the sec
ond Belongy found the ring for a
fielder, tying the score, and followed
in a. minute with another ringer, plac
ing the resort boys in the lead, which
they held throughout the remainder of
the game Hoover. was fouled and Cav
ley made his shot at the iron ring
Wausau took time out. Both teams
fought hard until the half ended, with
Eagle enjoying a one point margin.
Score at end of half Eagle River Z,
Wausau g.
Third Quarter
Ewald started the scoring in this
frame with a pretty basket from the
center of the court Eagle River took
time out. Captain Laabs took Cawley's
place for Wausau. Braatz scored a
ringer for the Lumberjacks. Hoover
was injured and time was taken out.
but he resumed play in a few minutes
Belongy scored two pretty field goals
in quick succession after some fine
floor work and passes. The quarter
ended shortly after this with the score
13. to 8 in favor of the resort town
boys
Fourth Quarter
Belongy scored the winners last
points on a nice shot under the basket
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