The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-12-23

TO II triumph over AnderSon'S Nigh
A basketball victory in itself is
quite treat to the average Hoosier,
but this one was a triple threaten.
1t provided Hot Dog hackers glee
galore to see Everett Cases Indians
bite the dust. Everett turned out
winning basketball teams here for
several years before moving over
to the Madison county seat. When
he left many predicted the death
of great Frankfort teams. But Slim
BauSman has stepped into the gap,
and with only one regular from
last year produced a team which
flashed unbeatable fight to humble
the only conquerors of MuncieS
champions this season.
MerreIl New Hero
Although Anderson led all the
way through the first half, it was
a determined, hard-fghting Hot
Dog crew that rallied in the second
half to finish with the decision well
in hand.
A new name to add to the Plum
ketts, Goods, Unroes and Thomp-
sons was written into local cage
history when Merrell, pint-Sized
guard, tipped il four field goals.
Although Merren is the man Of the
hour, the mainstayS of the 1930-31
Hot Dogs are two big boys left over
from last year.
Locke, a great team-player, would
be the best Backyard in the state
if it weren't for Huffman of New
castle. He covers a world of ground
and stops everything within reach.
CARROT, a tall and husky youth,
isn't another Red Thompson at the
pivot, but he's better than average.
While the home town boys were
making Whoopee and Scorching the
public square bricks with a gigantic
bonfire after the game, dopesters
figured that in thirty-seven heaves,
the Hot Dogs connected for eight
two pointers. Anderson was less
fortunate and accurate, getting four
out of twenty-five.
Anderson Outfought
But the main reason for Frank
forts triumph will not be found in
the figure columns. They outfought
the Indians all the way.
1t was an even tussle throughout
the first half, two rapid-fre net
ticklerS by ChilderS just before the
gun giving Anderson a 10 to 6 edge.
At the three-quarters post, they
still we're deadlocked, 1912.
At the outset of the final period,
introduced its current
version of the delayed offense."
Merrell dead-eyed one in center and
evened it up on free
throws. Then CARROT broke loose
from combination hammer lock |
and half Nelson to tally under the |
basket.
Anderson on Way Up
Milton and Kessler brought the |
score IT to IS with gratis efforts, |
and Locke departed from the floor |
via the personal foul route. Draw
ng Anderson deep into Frankfort
territory, Milton slipped unpro-
5ected under the Anderson nets, |
5ook a long pass from CARROT and
put the game on the well-known
zee with an easy bucket. 1t was
Ill over but the shouting, two free
;hrows by ChiIders merely making
he score closer.
But don't worry about Mr.. Cases
team. 1t will be there.
He needs a tall boy, and it's said
Casey will have him for the sec
md semester.
And here's another tip. Case
wanted to win this game. A vic
DRY would have meant much TO
1im. But when his boys lost, he
didn't berate them. No, sir, he
'ushed on to the floor, wrapped his
arms around them, and told them
If days to come. That's why they
light for Casey-and for A. A.
Stage, a good sport and swell fell
oW if ever there was one.