The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1933-03-07
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BY vERN BoxELL

I. H. S. A. a.
It's far too early even TO con-
slider abandoning the short pants
classic at Fairview field house on
March II and 10, A. L. Trester
broadcasted from his Circle Tower
studio today,
In fact. the I. H. S. A. A. isn't
greatly disturbed There may be
some difficulty in getting the ilckeJ
sales rolling. but once under way,
it's stiH a good bet there won't be
enough ducats TO 90 around.
The 7. H. s. A. A. always has de-
handed that the ticket sales be
handled by the high school princi-
pals. Distribution CT the priced
pasteboards is made on an allot-
mont plan based on enrollments,
with an additional supply for the
regional survivors.
In the past and for 1893 as well,
payment in advance for the ducats
has been demanded by the I. II. S.
A. A. from the principals. Money
being what it is and banks what
they are, it has been whispered that
perhaps the principals would not
have the money available this year.
But Trestcr announced in a recent
bulletin, and repeated today, that
high school principals could obtain
their allotted number of seats by de-
posting certified checks to be
Cashed at the proper time.
Regardless Of the existing con-
ditions. Indiana's basketball show
will 60 on. Even if the high school
principals throughout the state we're
unable to dispose of their tickets,
the entire 5000 could be placed on
sale here in indianapolis and every
session on March II and l8 played
to a full house
Nearly six thousand fans jammed
into Tech gym last Saturday to see
the eastsiders and Shortridge in the
local sectional finals. Many we're
turned away. Just a few nights
previously, Notre Dame and Butler
tangled before 10000 fans at Fair
view.
There was a slight decrease in at
tendance at the other siXty-three
sectionals, but most of them played
to at least one or two full houses
and none lost money.
Indiana without championship
basketball tournament-n The
show must go on
Tech tumble to ShOrtrdge didn't excite
the Hoosier scribblcrs much. Most of them
took II with a ho-hum. But the wise guys
who heaved big sigh when Techs tall
boys tonpIed and who expect Shortridge
Ia be not so tough are in for big surprise.
Shortridee defeated Tech and Greencsstle
what more do you want?
Some Of the dopesterS are expecting the
m ior regional upset to occur at Muncie,
where the Bearcats and Newcastle usually
settled the issue. This year. with Muncie
and the TroianS meeting in matinee
struggle, Richmond figures TO come
bouncing through. according to the boys
who like their long shots.
In addition To having one of the best
balanced bail clubs in the state and one
of the best, Gin Wells of the Logansports
also boasts a Hrst-class reserve star. The
name is Jean smith. Gin sent him in at
center during the last quarter against
Nctea in the sectional last Saturday and
nc collected five field goals and five free
throws in the eight minutes he performed
Among other things, Smith also has pinch
hit effectively at forward and Backyard
during the season. Some ace-in -the-hole.
Peru is hoping that John Bruce, brilliant
forward. will be ready to go saturday.
Bruce SuTe cd a knee injury late in the
season which has kept him out OF action
since The Tigers hgure they Will need
johnny against Delphi and LoganSport
Belle Union provided one of the many
sectional upsets by eliminating MarSnaIl,
unbeaten this season, at Greencastle Then
Reue Union tumbled to GreencaStle. But
here's the story; There were TWO Hurst
bows performing for Belle Union; MaIloah
Charles Hurst his brother played at tor
ward for Belle. Union, and L. hurst, a
cousin, pastimed at guard At least, that's
Wy 70 18th TIE anti-Backboards who thought
GreencaStle had il easy in the sectional
let it be related that for the dhII;Stt TINE
scored on it in the first half and traled
20 to 10, at the intermiSsion; It's a good
thing your correspondent didn't find that
DECKING all-Indiana high
L school basketball teams-with
only 5000 boys to choose from
is entirely a matter of personal
choice
Your correspondent sidelined
many games this season, and while
there may be better players, here
are fifteen who will do for Back
boards all-star squad, The selec-
tons are based entirely on pre-
sectional tourney performances: