31 January 1920

**Syracuse Herald**- All-Syracuse Tossers Ready For Hard Tilt

Tuscarora Indians Will Play Locals On State Armory Court; Have Strong
Quintet; Captain Jim Tormey Suffering From Wrenched Knee

With Capt. Jim Tormey suffering from a wrenched knee, the All-Syracuse
court tossers will be in a crippled condition for its game with the Tuscarora
Indians tonight on the State Armory court. Tormey had his knee injured in the
game with the Buffalo Orioles Thursday night. Manager Crisp stated this morning
that he did not know whether the Syracuse pilot would be able to get into the
fray tonight or not. Should Tormey be unable to play, his place at center would
be filled by Sweltzer. It is said that the Tuscarora quintet is exceptionally
strong and will give the locals one of the sternest battles of the season when
they come together tonight. Manager Ganslow refused to make known his lineup
today before the game. Manager Ganslow of the visitors stated that his team is
composed of former Carlisle stars and that they will spring a surprise on the
local court tossers. This is one of the strongest teams that the All-Syracuse
quintet has faced on the local court this season. The main battle will commence
at 8:15 o’clock.

**Syracuse Journal**- Orioles Beat Syracuse After Hard Struggle

Buffalo Plays Like Giants Compared To Syracuse

The summary: ALL- SYRACUSE: Rafter, rf (3-0-6), Martin, lf (1-0-2),
Tormey, c (1-0-2), Crisp, rg (0-5-5), Casey, lg (1-0-2) TOTALS (6-5-17).
ORIOLES: Rhode, rf (3-0-6), Post, lf (2-3-7), Schell, c (0-0-0), H. Miller, rg
(5-0-10), E. Miller, lg (0-0-0) TOTALS (10-3-23). Time of halves- 20 minutes.

Before an enthusiastic crowd last night at the Broadway Auditorium, probably
the biggest crowd that ever saw a basketball game in Buffalo, the Syracuse
team, diminutive in size but great in ability, put up a most stubborn defense
against the Orioles, but was finally compelled to go the way of all others. The
score was 23 to 17. An unusual spectacle was presented when the teams rushed
upon the floor, the Orioles looking the part of giants compared with the
Syracuse dwarfs. Some apprehension was expressed as to the ability of the Salt
City lads to stand up under the attack of the Orioles, but any fears were
dispelled when the game began and the Syracusans displayed their mettle. Within
a few minutes after the game started H. Miller caged the first basket and
quickly followed by two more. Crisp showed his ability to cage fouls and shot
five out of five attempts. Rafter, the shortest player seen here in many of
season, caged two very difficult shots which placed the Syracusans in the lead.
This lasted only a moment, as Rhode inserted two baskets and Post one, which
served to place the Orioles on the long end of the score for the first half, 14
to 9. In the second half the entire Syracuse team had a chance at the basket
and each member rang up a tally with the exception of Crisp. Post threw two
difficult baskets from the side of the court which were nothing short of
spectacular and no doubt decided the game for the Orioles. Incidentally, Post
had an encounter with Casey, guard on the Syracuse team. Casey swung a right on
the local player and Post hit the floor. Further hostilities were prevented by
the other players. H. Miller and Post played splendidly for the Orioles, while
Crisp and Rafter proved to be a clever pair for the Salt City Warriors.