Evening star., 1940-03-07
Little Hoyas Replace
6. ". High, Fina|ist
In State Event =
Bethesdo-C Chevy Chase
Fovorite Over WI.
In Rubber Contest
BY ROD THOMAS,

by kOD THOMAS.
In %aylaying George Washington,
Georgetown set an example the Lit
tie Hoyas of Georgetown Prep hope
to follow tonight when they meet
Eastern High in a first-round match
in The Stars metropolitan inter-
scholastic basket ball tournament at
Tech.
Georgetown Prep was chosen from
a bevy of candidates to replace
George Washington High of Alexan-
dria, which was forced to withdraw
because of its State championship
clash Saturday with Glass High of
Lynchburg.
In withdrawing his team, Principal
H. T. Moncure of George Washing
ton wrote: Il am speaking in behalf
of the school. and I believe the citi-
zens of Alexandria, when say that
We are very sorry to withdraw our
team from The Star tournament.
believe we mentioned the fact that
we were in the Virginia Literary and
Athletic League and had won in our
district. Since we happened to exc
out a one-point victory over New
port News, the eastern district
champion, and must play Lynch
burg for the championship of the
State on Saturday, and the semi
finals of the your tournament also
are to be played Saturday, you can
see it is impossible for us to compete.
No Chance for Adjustment.
I'VE gladly would make an ad-
justment if it were possible, but as
you probably know, the Virginia
League specifies that the State
championship will be declared the
week of March 9; hence, it would be
a matter of forfeiting to Lynchburg
If we do not meet it by the day of
the deadline.
Il believe you will recognize our
position and ask us to participate in
your future tournaments"
Informed of the switch in oppo-
nents, Johnny Mcbride, the Eastern
coach, said: That's no bargain for
U.s."
This was the consensus among
those who noted the surge of
Georgetown Prep toward the close
of its regular season. Coached by
Tom Keating, former Hilltop star,
the Little Hoyas of 1910 are among
the best basket ball teams in the
history of the Garrett Park school.
Rated on recent games they are bet
ter than their record of IA wins in
20 games might indicate and the
withdrawal of George Washington
gave The Star tournament manage
ment an opportunity to extend to
Georgetown Prep richly deserved
recognition.
Preps Happy to Play.
Eastern and Georgetown Prep will
meet in the second game tonight, at
approximately $50. In the opener,
at 7:30, Bethesda Chevy Chase Will
tangle with Washington-Lee,
school with which it has broken
even in two games.
The Little Hoyas, who regretfully
slowed away their uniforms several
days ago, when at their peak, are
joyful over the return to action.
Eastern, geared high for George
Washington. had no difficulty ad-
justing itself to the new outlook.
The defending metropolitan cham
plons will be just as much on their
mettle facing Georgetown Prep as
they would have been in meeting
G. w.
Bethesda Chevy Chase will be
favorite against Washington-Lee, a
team extremely tough at times and
surprisingly Ineffective at others.
In the meantime, the girls look
eagerly to the opening of their
metropolitan struggle Saturday at
Tech. In a 3 o'clock double header,
Mount Rainier will face Bethesda
Chevy Chase and Montgomery Blair
will oppose Hyattsville. The winners
will play for the title Monday night
prior to the boys final