The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1932-12-17
IMPROVED DEMONS
SMOTHER RIVALS
/ IN CONTEST HERE
Locals Go Into Action Minus
Services of Green and
Schlickenmeyer
OWENS IS OUTSTANDING
lmps Set Down Co. A Conting-
ent in Preliminary Engage
ment, IS to ~
Chalking up their second victory OF

Chalking up their second victory of
the season, the Bismarck Demons
rode rough shod over the Linton
Lions for so to 81 victory on the
basketball floor at the Bismarck high
school Friday night.
The Imps made it a perfect evening
for the high school forces by setting
down Co. A in a preliminary contest,
Is to IL.
The Demons got away to flying
start to pile up II points while hold
ing the opposition scoreless in the
first period. They maintained fast
clip during the next two stanzas only
to have their attack bog down in the
last quarter when the Lions outscored
them by a one point margin
The locals went into action without
the services of two veterans Green
and Schlickenmeyer, who sat on the
sidelines all during the contest.
Schlickenmeyer is suffering from an
injured ankle while Green is Receiving
from a severe cold.
Demons Reach Peak
The peak of the Bismarck attack
was reached In the second and third
quarters when the locals picked up 20
and 10 points respectively. Apparent
~ suffering from fatigue resulting
from the strain OF fast breaking Of
tense, the Demons were unable to
keep the Lions at bay in the final
minutes of the contest.
Owens played a stellar game at for
ward for the locals and Finnegan
walked off with scoring honors with
II points to his credit. Olgiersoh
played an outstanding game at center
to count five times from the floor and
twice from the charity line.
Meier at guard for Linton was the
outstanding performer for the Lions
He was an outstanding defensive
player and led his team in scoring.
tallying three field goals and two free
throws.
The Demons gave an exhibition OF
handling the ball that was far super
Tor to their performance against Tut
tie a week ago. The attack function
ed smoothly and was marred only by
q lack of accuracy under the basket
from time to time during the sklrn-
ish.
Linton fought subbornly but was
unable to click until the last quarter
when the Demons defense slowed up.
Get Early Lead
Bismarck came out to score soon
after the opening whistle and man
aged to pile up II point lead in the
first quarter and to keep the Lions at
bay without a single tally.
Reaching the peak OF their Offense
in the second stanza, the Demons
counted 20 points with Owens, F1nne-
gan and Olgierson tallying in rapid
succession.
Linton got started in the second
period, however, and picked up seven
points in a stubborn offensive attack.
Bismarck came back at the half to
maintain a fast-scoring clip and
picked up total Of 10 points before
the period ended.
The Lions had their innings in the
last quarter and outscored the locals.
They took advantage Of the let-doWn
in the Bismarck play and picked up
10 points in sustained and deter
mined attack.
In the preliminary tilt, the 1mps
also showed considerable improve
ment in setting down Co. A. The
high school outfit handled the ball
we'll and functioned smoothly as a
unit.
Agre, Croonquist and Engen were
outstanding for the Imps while He'd
strom and Beer played stellar bas-
ketball for the Guardsmen.