Grayson Anderson Leads Comeback Victory
Greencastle High School falls 24 to 21 in a hard fought game. Anderson tallied the decisive points and sparked the late surge.
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Newspaper
Greencastle Herald
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 13, 1920
Page
1
Greencastle High School falls 24 to 21 in a hard fought game. Anderson tallied the decisive points and sparked the late surge.
In Bloomington on Saturday morning the Greencastle five known as the Fighting Five lost 24 to 21 to Anderson after defeating Martinsville and South Bend earlier in the state tournament. Green castle rallied late but could not overcome Anderson 16 to 25 at halftime. The Greencastle team, led by Roy Hillis and Stoner, had been praised for prior upsets and faced strong competition in the Anderson tilt.
Martinsville was upset 20 to 16 by Greencastle at the state tournament on Thursday afternoon. Greencastle led from the start, Martinsville tied at 16 but could not regain the lead. Fans from both cities expressed disbelief as Greencastle advanced with the victory.
First services held in newly constructed Ly tabernacle with about 100 attendees. Rev J L Wary delivered the dedicatory address while Mrs Barr received praise for her contributions to the project and community.
More than 100 attended the dedication of the Daisy Barr tabernacle as a six week revival series begins Sunday night at 7 89 oclock under United Churches of Green Castle auspices. Rev Ward of Franklin praised Mrs Barr as a leader and said tabernacle revivals reach broader audiences than churches. Choir rehearsal announced for Sunday at 3 PM.
Large turnout fills Greencastle High Auditorium for the Fifth District Indiana State Teachers Association meeting. Prominent speakers include Prof J S Collicott on Vocational Education, Dr Joseph S McGraw on The Bible in the Public Schools and The Making of a Citizen, plus Prof F Tilden on Literature in the New Education.
Obituaries note the death of Margaret Sigler at 81 in Marion county. Funeral at Dunkard Church Clinton township with Rev. Dodd, burial in Dunkard cemetery. Also Turmett McCamwack funeral held at Brick Chapel with burial in Allee cemetery near Belle Union. Various city visits and school events referenced including Homer Higgins at a teachers meeting and Otto Dobbs’s ill health. O H Bowen funeral noted with family in attendance. County officials discuss two Master trucks vote tied. new bids set for April 6. Dr J A Gobin to South Bend for sermon. Mrs H C Clippinger visits Indianapolis. influenza in several families. Harold Talbott omitted from basketball tournament roster.
Bloomington reports Greencastle defeated South Bend 17 to 12 in a defensive tournament bout. Allen starred with scoring drives and strong center play aided by Hirt and York as Greencastle surged to an early lead and held it through a tight second half bungling, with Odell and Nyikos contributing for South Bend.
At 3:00 P.M. in sectional meetings presiding officer President Edwin C. Dodson delivers address Literature in the New Education. Featured speaker Professor F. C. Tilden of DePauw University discusses educational literature and updates.
Local lads delivered a strong defensive effort as they toppled Northern Indiana rivals. The clash dampened Northern Indiana ambitions while South Bend pressed on with sustained pressure.
Forward Butman Masten and Wahl Allen, center Nyikos and Wirt, guard Scheer and Odell along with York Hirt and others credited with field goals. Allen had four field goals and four total goals with Nyikos two, referee Smith and umpire Veeker noted.
Greencastle fans expect Anderson to face a strong batter as the crowd gathers for the South Bend game after Greencastle’s standout showing against Martinsville yesterday. Coach Smyth carried a cluster of congratulatory telegrams last evening.
Washington Township residents attend a farmers institute at Reelsville featuring an engaging program. Prizes are awarded for agricultural and domestic science displays, highlighting local achievement and community interest.
The Washington Township Institute in Reelsville convened March 9 with sessions on legumes peace and livestock led by local speakers. Prize winners in county exhibits were named including corn wheat oats potatoes meat pies and crochet work with Walter Kirk elected chairman Thadd Pickett secretary and Everett Logan treasurer.
Wabash Valley empire community betterment campaign to be started here with nineteen speeches to be made in the county during the day.
The Wabash Valley Empire Community Betterment Campaign opens in Putnam county Monday with speeches in nineteen locations. A Vermillion banquet marks a reorganization as the Commercial Club becomes the Chamber of Commerce, with talks outlining the movement.
Real estate transfers include Alice E. Shaw to Elmer Nichols and Otis E. Bartlett to Gertie B. Bartlett with acreages and sums listed. Also Nancy Stewart purchase of two Roachdale lots for 1450 dollars and Henry C. Fred acquires Cloverdale lot for 220 dollars. Local notices report Jackson Boyd’s health improvement, funeral of O H Bowen, birth of Paul Edwin Bunten, scarlet fever quarantine for John Rightsell, and upcoming musical and revival events in Indianapolis and local visits.
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