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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 26, 1925
Page
15
Ringsted disputes Graettinger canceling a scheduled January game on the Graettinger floor after disagreements over venue. Ringsted asserts Graettinger authority and poor sportsmanship pushed the cancellation, noting Ringsted’s strong season and county tournament honors. Ringsted lauds its own team as excellent and sportsmanlike.
Graettinger placed second at the county basketball tournament as Petersen Elsenbast and Bondhus starred at forward and Craven excelled as an all tournament guard on the second team. The team, coached by Fidler, fought hard against strong opponents and finished with notable performances from Craven and Bondhus while Petersen and Elsenbast led scoring.
The article notes a promising Emmetsburg High School basketball squad with three more years of play ahead. It forecasts forward positions for Geil and Ventsr, praises their tournament showing, and cites coach or reporter J Bernard Nolan summarizing the Emmetsburg Democrat coverage. It also covers Graetlinger and Cylinder in the tournament, detailing score progress and player contributions.
Graettinger 15 Emmetsburg 7 in Saturday session with Graettinger and Ruthven girls advancing. Emmetsburg’s Jensen opened scoring. Geil and Peterson sparked Graettinger rally. Peterson tallied key baskets as Graettinger built a 4 2 lead at half and expanded in the fourth period. Helgen and Jenswald contributed for Emmetsburg while defense from Wisenhast and Geil aided Graettinger. The game featured rough play and swift pace, with both teams delivering strong floorwork and team play.
Qualified electors of the Independent School District of Graettinger Palo Alto County Iowa are notified the annual meeting will be at Woodman Hall Graettinger on the second Monday in March 1925 from 1 to 6 PM A director will be elected for a three year term to succeed Charley Sengen Secretary A Elgenbast Dated February 25 1926.
Graettinger defeated Emmetsburg 15 to 7 as Graettinger forwards Elsenbast Peterson and Geil led the attack while Helgen Jenson Kibbie starred for the home team. Peterson high point maker for the boys with three field goals and two free throws led the scorers. West Bend then edged Graettinger 15 to 12 in a final thriller as Gratteningers’ defense stiffened the guard line.
West Bend clinches the county championship with key field goals by Peterson Mikes Miller and Helmke. Miller also hits a free throw as West Bend and Graettinger display strong defense and sportsmanship amid a large crowd.
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