The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1930-02-04
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ID ACKBOARD
- BY VERN BOxELL


March. this column must go on
Sometimes there are many things
to say. and then other times not SC
much. Often, some sayings aren't
exactly to the liking of certain per-
sons. and often some views and
opinions are not expressed that
should be presented. Eventually, We
hear about such misdemeanors
through the mail. Contributors have
flooded Blackboard with mail. Oh
yes, we get letters too. After telling
YOU that Coach Case of Frankfort
used Lawhead, Unroe, Thompson,
Shaefer. Locke and Stroup against
Horace Mann. and that the North
ern Plague used a new tip-of play
which sent Elser, 220-pOund back
guard, crashing under the basket
six times for five field goals when
the Horsemen defeated the champs
Saturday. we'll turn this column
over to our critics. On with the
show.
Among the choice letters We find
a note from Aren't We All" who in
forms us he will pick state champion.
Some people like to do lot of work and
worrying without pay. He has cut his
field az eontenders to seven, Including
Martinsvilie. Tech. Washington. Columbus,
Frankfort. Anderson and muncie. Which
means he isn't considering Horace Mann
and Logansport. We are, along with sew
eral others.
Dear Blackboard When YOU said Wash
Ington Reserves, sat up and read the
whole thing over again. The ConunentalS
really appreciate all the good anybody says
about them Tech IS good. but We have
freshman forward who IS hot and
couple OF sophomores. one who mas Just
become eligible. our varsity is nothing to
look down on. We have center and
forward left for next year. so watch our
smoke. .--.- ,.o1.r.u
The follow on that letter
might read: Washington won
two games this weekend by de-
cisive scores. Never mind who,
they won two games. and two wins
in a row i'm this day of upsets is
SOfneNntnS bD ttQN
Robbie Of Tech" is Of the opinion that
Tech still IS as good as they come, and
adds that the fans stll are back of the
Campbellmen He believes the hard sched-
ule has something to do with the re-
versals.
ON the other hand. Jack and Walt. who
reside near Thirty-fourth and Penn. so
they say, state that Indianapolis has
worthy successor to the greatly scoHed
Sbortr,doe .wonder team'-Tech. We
wonder when they will win another game.
Maybe shortridEe wore them out in the
city tourney. A few more city Journeys,
and Tech will be unable to face Podunk
and Ambrosia on successive evenings with
out a violet ray treatment in between
games"
Wen let Eleanor" an old faith
full, answer that.
Dear Backboard-A Techite speaking
I would like to broadcast a plea for some
real school spirit and some loyal-a mean
really loyal-supporters. If there be any
such persons. speak up. am rather
doubtful myself. The boys need support
now more than they've ever needed it.
There are many who don't intend to go to
another green and white game until Tech
wins one. Don't be that way. We have
wonderful coach, a fine team. and let's
show what kind Of a student body We have
by supporting our team.
Dear Backboard-Now that you've got
reason for being down on Tech, let's hope
YOU don't take advantage of it. Tech has
lowered your batting average for three
consecutive games. and that's enough to
make any columnist mad. However, Tech
looked good even in defeat and I believe
Tim will have q real combination by
tournament time.
THE STUDENT PRINCE.
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