The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1950-02-11
SPORTS
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By Jonathan GaIlimore

king basketball is dead Miller High which has lost
only two games in years dropped close zo-zz ue-
cision to Northern High IN the Eskes GYM
Miller had been sporting 23 game winning streak,
which was the longest of any Class schoo IN Mlcnigah
The Eskimo squad under genial Eddie Powers threw
the Pride of Detroit into first place tie with his boys
and the up and coming Northern team Miller engages
Northeas stern a Brewster Center Friday
Ref Stan Philips and Hal Eustace had their respec-
tive hands full as the game played in almost rioteous
conditions.
Three players Alvin Jackson and Jim Gray of North
ern along with Paul Dean of Miller thumbed out
because of fisticuffs Vernon McNeal of Northern and
Gerald Hutchin the Iropans went out via the veoul
route
Northern began its quest early in the first quarter
when they jumped into an so lead which they never
relinquished. Northern led Coach Will Robnson's
charges 3d. at the end of the initial period The Esk'e
continued their juggernaut tactics by sprintng to ~
10 halftime lead.
Then in the third period Miller began to show flash
es of old when the Northern lead to point
(21-2O) But Bobby Jordan then hit for bucket and
Philip sunk free throw and basket to keep Northern
out of reach
Miller losing its third game in four years seemed
have the trouble Northern had the week
vious with Cass, the making of four shots combined
total of "a free shos were missed in this rough-house
game while the members of both teams only made IL.
The 1922 the lowest in the Metro League
this year. The probab ly be attributed to
the of the two for they really just felt
each other out until the 3rd quarter
Miller rode in the Eskie gym with something else be-
sides long win streak The Trojans owned % point
average per game. while Northern was ID points back
with a point average
The departure of Chuck Bailey hus: the Trojans
far than realized. In the game with Northern,
they didn't have the spirit they've had in games.
Its pretty hard for team to win without spark
plug
Northeastern the sleeper on the East Side played
very exciting with dark horse Cass. The North
easterns emerged the long end of 1888 victory.
Coach Ace Cudos boys held high scoring Ernie Wagner
to markers But Enrie clnched the game with bucket
the last minute of play However, Fred Dtzhazy
with five baskets four foul shots e tn Warren
Grandy boys to their six straight victory.
Tbo WaQfC fhros ,fpfo ttt4ar M
when Bedford smashed the faerng Central -, SO to 49,
on the Huskes home court
Cental's sepia stars giant Werner Killen and Bill
Lafton, accounted for 16 of the teams markers. The
Blazers point up BEDFORD at intermssion
1913 but they fell pieces in the latter stages game
Pace setter I'D. High had few uncomfortable mo-
ments In its 31-2S quest of Cooley.
Northwestern kept in the running for the West Side
crown by soundly whipping Mackenzie, 1926 Willie
Jones led the Colts to their fifth victory cung points
In other games Chadsey put the skds to Pershing
1928 Wright hung hopeless Eastern the tune of 40
SO. Western budgeoned their traditional rivals South
western with 1926 win.
As the regular draws to close teams in both
divisions are fighting hammer and tong gain coveted
pay-of berths 1t looks if all four East Side positions
have been setted but only Cass sure what position Il will
finish in.
The Technicians assured of fourth place where
as Miller Northern and Northeastern remain in the dark
about which respective places they'll occupy
Here are some possible ways the title chase on the
East Side may wnd-up.
First: If the Troians of Miller down Northeastern
Friday and Northern cops its game this would throw Mil
Ter and Norern in deadlock for the crown which will
call for payof game
But maybe City League officials will permit q draw
by agreement with of the coaches of either school
Northeastern whips Miller and the Eskies win the same
situation would prevail However. II Northeastern wins
the Troans and the Eskimos bite dust this would give the
Falcons the undsputed crown.
The only way Miller get the top spot is to stop