The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1930-02-17

TINE morning after two days be-
Il fore finds Blackboard still pick
ing Frankfort. After such a
strenuous duty has been performed
it is BETTING that the performer be
allowed a short breathing spell. With
the civil war between Shortridge
and Tech just two weeks off, city
basketball fans have been moved to
attempt to settle the issue "out OF
court Blackboard becomes the
medium. Of course, all these let
tiers were written before Alice of Vim
cennes fell for Tech and Bedford'S
Stonecutters proved too rough for
Shortridge. And Saturdays scores
might indicate that Manual and
Washington may make the civil
struggle a little more interesting.
Dear Boxell--Au these self-admitted Sin
the know guys" who break down and In
form US that Shortrdge was scared pink
in the Tech game and that Tech, after
taking 1t on the chin six times in
row. is still the best in the state. and
that Washington can beat Shortridge after
Shortridge already has thumped them
twice. are permeated with the old proven
bal moisture. If the truth is to be
known. Shortridge does get the buck
fever''-a case of nervous excitement-be-
fore playing Tech in basketball. in the
same manner that Tech gets 1t before
playing Shortridge in football
AS an eye witness to the Shortridge
Delphi and RushviIle games. I can say
safely that the Blue Devils looked 100 per
cent better than they did against Tech.
but whether they will continue in this i'm
proved state until and during the Sec
tional. is matter of speculation.
JOE SMART.
Dear Backboard-I want to step in just
a few minutes to defend Techs reputa-
ton. 1t certainly is a good one. You
know high school must have very
good ons to win games on it. But you
can't tell Tech students that that's how
the Campbellmen won that shortridge
game. Maybe We have a good reputation.
At least one that others covet. If you
ask me. Shortridge is Just trying to keep
people thinking they've got the best team.
score of 80 to 10 in favor Of Tech
isn't very convincing is it?
A IEChIIE.
Dear Backboard-After reading some of
the insulting statements by Shortridge fol-
lowers. think I'll proceed likewise. Short
ridge Lii insulted Tech when she as much
as said Shortridge could beat Tech. That's
a scream. They hardly can beat Manual.
Tech wouldn't even think of Strengthening
one team twice. THE GREEN SHADOW.
Dear Backboard-The self-styled Student
Prince is all wet. 1t was very plain at
the Tech-Anderson game that neither
team was endeavoring to show its full
strength and Techs victory did not mean
thing one way or the other. Tech and
Butler are two of kind. While they both
have good teams. both have discov-
cred they can't get by on last years
reputation. Yes. Student Prince. perhaps
some Of We Shortridge hackers make you
laugh. but remember, he who laughs last
laughs best. and right now I am wearing
a grin which will develop into full grown
horse laugh after the sectional. EDDIE.
Dear Backboard-So Tech Is afraid of
Shortridge. Ell? Shortridge Lii had better
change her mind. After the smoke clears
up. Shortridge's scalp will b. dangling
from Techs war belt, as usual. and Tech
will be at the state.
A MACHINIST FROM TECH.
Dear Boxell- wonder what Short
ridge calls basketball. Imagine that was
a nervous strain for them playing Man
ual. Now they will be too weak to play
in the sectional. TECH FRESHIE.
Eddy Of Shortridge. nhis isn't the orr
ginal Eddie. says that Case. Shuttleworth,
and the rest of Shortridge's quintet will
prove too tough for Tech. But the funny
part is, he brags about the Manual vic
tory.
Apparently the stage and the screen
aren't the only places for sister teams.
For instance FIfeu Ann.