Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-16

When the class of 1924 at Cony
high school graduates in June the
majority of the members of Conys
great girls basketball team of the
1924 season will pass along with the
graduates, never more to represent
the red and white in interscholastic
competition on the polished court.
Although but few veterans had re-
manned in school from the 1923 squad
as nucleus around which Coach
James Comedian could build a team,
he did nevertheless by determined
effort. faithful practice on the part
of the aspirants, and the exceptional
natural ability of the girls, develop
a particularly strong and fast aggre-
cation.
During the first half Of the season
just closed, it seemed that Cony
highs sextet of inexperienced play
crs would sweep it's way to a state
championship. AS it was the Cony
girls met all of Names strongest
teams, which could be scheduled
and either won both games or broke
even in every series.
In a season featured by the devel-
opment of exceptionally clever and
fast girl players, Cony produced
Captain Madeline Hussey, the most
consistently scoring forward devel-
oped in Maine in years, and the hold
er of the title for highest total of
floor goals scored in one game-2S
goals or So points.
Manager Vivian Currier,- Who
though unsurpassed in the state as
passing forward. demonstrated alb
ility at guard which saved several
games. Laura Waugh, an accurate
passing center of the rarely found
type, had a steadying influence on
her team mates. Beatrice Milliken.
the side center. saved several games
by her speed in intercepting oppon-
ents passes and turning the play to
Cony's advantage, Mary Davies at
guard. though inexperienced, demon
strated the most finished all round
play at guarding, passing, ball ham
dung and as forward, at accurate
long distance goal shooting Marion
Duncan was the most successful
guard on this years team at holding
her opposing forwards score down.
Her passing was up to the high STAN
dard set by her clever team mates.
With the loss of these girls, Cap
tain elect Polly Getchell, star lump
ing center, and Manager elect Olena
Moulton, who won her way to a reg
ular forward position, will find much
work ahead of them in rounding out
as successful o team next season.
a recapitulation of the seasons
record shows that the Cony lassies
played fourteen games, and won
eight. lost four and tied two. They
chalked up a total of 4O6 points
against their opponents 263. The
Morse high girls of Bath was the
only sextet which they did not break
even with or defeat in a two game
series. The Shipping City girls
would not give the red and white
team return game at Cony high
assembly hall.
The dates, places and scores for
the long schedule We're as follows:
Jan. 11-Cony 10, Alumnae 0.
Jan. 19-Cony 20, Deering IS.
Jan. 25-Cony So, Skowhegan %.
Feb. 2-Cony 20, Portland 10 at
Portland.
Feb. Sony 10, Waterville IL.
Feb. 14-Cony %, Gardiner % at
Gardiner.
Feb. Gloomy A, Bar Harbor 20.
Feb. 22-Cony Sc, Hallowell at
Hallowell.
Feb. 2s-Cony %, Gardiner Fl.
Mar. 7-Cony 90, Morse Is lat Bath.
May 14-Cony &c, Skowhegan 20 at
Skowhegan.
Mar. 19-Cony 81, Hallowell II.
Mar. 29-Cony 90, Portland SO.
Apr. Sony Is, Deering % at
Portland.