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Newspaper
Delphi Citizen
Location
Delphi, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 08, 1924
Page
6
Delphi High School reports a 26 to 20 sectional win amid crowd shouts and escorting officials after the game. The school also announces entry in the National Oratorical Contest with a focus on constitutional themes and $3500 prize potential, with district competition in Logansport and state/Chicago rounds ahead.
Chronicle of D H S updates shows multiple absences due to bad roads and illness, plus reports on class activities. Mentions new teacher Miss Ogle in Indianapolis, seniors' play tryouts, orchestra events, scripture readings, and ongoing student projects across grades.
In a tight sectional opener Camden outscored Burlington 22 to 19 after a see saw second half. Burlington led 15 14 at halftime before Camden rallied to take the lead and clinch the win.
Delphi dominated Wheeling 63 to 4 in a one sided game described as more of a comedy than basketball. Thomas led the locals and was labeled the villain as Sam cleared subs by halftime with a 39 to 2 lead. The second half kept the light mood with frequent substitutions and two Wheeling fouls.
Delphi led Flora 18 to 10 at the half and extended the advantage in the second period. Koontz and Snell were injured during the heat of play as Delphi finished with a 28 to 17 victory.
Delphi defeated Brookston 44 to 24 on Brookston's visit. Sam's Fighting Five played short minutes as Delphi used the second team, leaving Delphi atop the bid lead after the game.
Delphi traveled to Laporte but fell short 48 to 39 as outbreaks of measles hit the squad. Leonhardt was fouled out after ten minutes, weakening the defense and sealing the loss for Delphi.
Cutler overwhelmed Rockfield with a 23 to 0 first half and continued scoring in the second half as Rockfield managed only three points.
Delphi and Cutler met in a tense county tournament game. Early Leonhardt opened with the first basket while Delphi built a 16 point lead. Cutler rallied with four baskets and Thomas suffered an injury, carried off, as Quick and a Flora doctor aided at the bench.
Cutler outpaced Deer Creek early, took a timeout to build a large lead and sealed a 37 to 8 victory. The first half ended 18 to 5 with Cutler in front and the second half mirrored the lopsided tempo.
Deer Creek edged Camden by two points 18 to 16 after a hard fought second half. The first half ended 8 to 5 with the teams evenly matched and momentum swinging during the contest.
Student citizens honor coach Sam Kerr and the winning team with a town parade through the square. Students cheer, banners shine, and local figures like Mr. Grimm Rev. Martin and Mr. Margowski join the celebration with speeches and a box of chocolates.
Delphi High School joins a national Week of Song observance with a song knowledge test led by Miss McCarty. Forty songs were played from their first lines and students named titles. The week featured a class sing along and an orchestra recital with Roberta Gardner and Don Koontz performing a duet.
Ruth Kleinman recited "O Captain My Captain" last Wednesday at a reception hosted by the ladies of the G A R in Lincoln Washington and Longfellow. Compositions have been written.
Howard Hinkle and others file a drainage petition in Carroll County Indiana seeking repair and change of the Michael A. Ryan Ditch in Washington Township. The report names landowners including Ella L. Watson. hearing set for April 7, 1924, with parties notified and pending before the Carroll County Board of Commissioners.
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