Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-02-16

J1lClI JULIET GI1COuI1GGE.
Tech swept to its second title in as
many seasons in dramatic style. The
boys in gray were by no means favoriteS
to retain the championship. Western
was the choice Of many to gain the
crown and Business. which had an i'm
presSive pre-Series record, was given a
real chance by numerous fans. Techs
stock fell sharply in the early stages of
the series when the Gray lost two of
its first three games. Here, however,
Tech made right-about-f and pro-
remaining matches. AS in last Winter S
series the Mckinley combination proved
money" team, a quint which packed
the punch to come through in the
pinch, worthy champion.
Play Is Erratic.
Central, Eastern and Western, which
finished in a second-place tie, were err
ratio. Each, however, showed strongly
at times. Central was of to an impress
sive start, winning its firsts three games,
but then faltered and losss its next four,
only to come back in The final match
Of the series to show we'll In conquer
ing Western. Eastern, on the other
hand, after dropping three of its f1rst
form reversal to achieve victories in
its next three starts, only to then bow
to Tech in the game that gave the
Gray the crown. Western was some
what Disappointing. At one stage with
three wins and one loss as its record,
Western appeared well on its way to
Justify the confidence of those who
picked it to gain the flag. Here, how
ever, the west end boys skidded, losing
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Business, which has been taking it on
the chin so long and so often in cham
pionship competition that its hard luck
has become almost proverbial, again
failed to get the breaks. After the
Stenogs defeated Tech In ore Of the
opening games of the series tIey were
able to win Just one more tilt Five OF
their six defeats came after heart
breaking struggles.
An exceptionally large number OF
capable players showed in the series,
making the selection of an all-high
team more difficult than under ordinary
circumstances when it is hard enough.
The writer does not figure that the
players he has chosen for The Stars
team will meet with unanimous APP
prevail. Doubtless other combinations
might have been picked that would be
lust as formidable, but he is convinced,
nevertheless, that this papers team is
made up of players peculiarly deserving
Of recognition.
MacCartee Is Clever.
Perhaps the best all-around performer
In the series was Capt. Carl MacCartee
of Tech, though doubtless some would
accord this honor to Capt. Jimmy
Thompson Of Western. 1t is the writer's
belief, however, that the steady, heady
play Of the Tech leader, combined with
the effective leadership he displayed
gave him the call in this respect.
Both MacCartee and Thompson have
been picked for The Stars team. Mac
Cartee Is one of two Tech players
selected, and Thompson is one OF two
Western performers chosen. Eastern
was awarded the other place on the
combination.
MacCartee has been placed at one
Of the guard posts and Joe Robey, hard
working, alert Eastern dependable, at
the other. MacCartee also has been
DESIGNATED as captain Of the team.
There were other guards of worth In
the series, including George Lasisse OF
Yech, Russell Lampson of Central,
Dallas Shirley of Eastern, Stanley
Parkins Of Central and Alton Rabbit
of western. MacCartee and Robey,
however, were, as we saw It, the class
Of the field on the basis Of all-around
value.
Like last season good centers were
rather scarce. Bob Freeman of Western
was the best In the series. A polished
player, his work was generally of high
order. PlayirS. against Spencer Chase
Of Business, who, perhaps, was the Sec
ond best center in the set, Freeman
was the more impressive as he was
against the other pivot players with
whom he contended. Freeman was also
on The Stars team last Winter. George
Brandt Of Central, Jake Diversion Of
Tech and Bill Noonan of Eastern were
other centers who showed well at times.
Thompson of Western and Everett
Russell of Tech are choices for forwards.
Capt. Wilbur Cross of Central. who.
with Thompson, was tied for scoring
honors at II points, was outstanding,
but on the whole. was shaded by both
Thompson and Russell, In our opinion.
Thompson's height and Russell's fire
and dash gave them the edge over
Gross, we think. though, admittedly, it
was only an edge. Little Bobbie Lucas
Of Business, clever all-around player;
Barney Kane, lightning fast fastener
and Cupt. Jimmy Ryan, also of Eastern,
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