Foster Leads G H S Scoring at Rockville
Greencastle High School defeated Rockville 29 to 20 on Rockville’s floor. Foster led Greencastle with 18 points as Hocker and Wimmer shone for Rockville while Chapman sprained an ankle but returned briefly.
25 Nov 1921
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Newspaper
Greencastle Herald
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 25, 1921
Page
1
Greencastle High School defeated Rockville 29 to 20 on Rockville’s floor. Foster led Greencastle with 18 points as Hocker and Wimmer shone for Rockville while Chapman sprained an ankle but returned briefly.
Coach Gilbert D D Rhea of G H S basketball prepares his wards for a clash with the Rathville five Saturday night. Reports say Monroe’s sturdy squad features most of last season’s players.
Greencastle's squad has one loss this season and faces a hard fight Saturday night at Smithville. Local fans plan to attend, signaling high community interest in the matchup.
With only post season games remaining the 1921 football season ends after Thanksgiving. Key results include Marquette defeating Wabash 7 to 0 and Notre Dame routing Michigan Aggies 48 to 0. Earlham beat Franklin 7 to 0 and Rose Poly tied Culver 7 to 7 with Notre Dame freshmen edging Albion 14 to 7.
In Milwaukee, Marquette University beat Wabash 7 to 0 as a late third quarter forward pass set up the touchdown. Wabash threatened in the third with drives and passes, but fumbled near the four yard line and missed three drop kicks. Knee and Singleton starred for Wabash with strong line plunges and passing gains in the final period.
A clipped voting coupon from the Greencastle Herald in Greencastle Indiana promises that mailing the coupon with the name and address of a candidate to the Campaign Department will count as 100 votes. The notice states there is no cost or restriction on voting and instructs to deliver coupons flat and unfolded.
Mrs J P Hughes visited Gary to spend Thanksgiving with Mr and Mrs Harry Call. Miss Mona McAllister court stenographer stayed with relatives at Carbon for Thanksgiving. Miss Maude Sutherlin and her niece Miss Agnes Sutherlin returned from St Vincent's Hospital Indianapolis where the latter had undergone a throat procedure for removal of tonsils and adenoids.
Fillmore defeats Reelsville 51 to 5 at Fillmore Tuesday night. The Fillmore second team beat New Winchester 20 to 7 in curtain raiser. Gym remodeling aims to make Fillmore’s facility among the county’s top three with bigger seating and improved dressing rooms.
Rockville led by two regulars out of the lineup faced rough conditions in Russellville and endured a decisive 38 to 9 defeat as reported by the Rockville Tribune.
The marriage of Mrs Ruth Sears daughter of Mr and Mrs Joseph Sears and Earl H Fitchett of Indianapolis occurred Thursday evening at Locust Street Church parsonage with Rev H C Clippinger officiating using the ring ceremony. Attendants were Mr and Mrs Carl Twigg. The couple plan to live with the bride's parents. Fitchett is manager of the grocery department at Hurst & Company in this city.
Locust Street M. E. Church filled Thursday night as Evangelist Baker delivered a strong Bible sermon Warning To The Backslider. Nine people came to the altar for prayer and salvation. Rev. H. C. Clippinger led a helpful song service. Evening services continue with a 7:50 PM start and a praise service at 7 PM.
The Liberty protracted meeting led by Evangelist Barnett with Rev Wilson of Greencastle concludes Sunday night. Local residents including Mrs. Horace Robinson family and others visited relatives. social events and C C Club gatherings described. a Ford disappearance noted with no trace found.
A Mary Emma Jones School dedication marks Greencastle events. A Wednesday program featured a mock school taught by Miss Bana Jones with former pupils including Roy Hillis, Wes Miller, Harry Moore and many others, plus a first ward building program and a retrospective on the school’s 50 years.
Hogs opened 25 cents higher with receipts of 6000 hogs 700 cattle 300 calves 500 sheep and lambs. Prices for hogs ranged from 7.00 to 7.25 with some light hogs at 7.60 to 7.25. Sows sold 6.50. Cattle trade active with gains to higher. Calves up 50 cents to 1.00 at 10.50. Sheep and lambs steady at 8.50.
Edith Sibbitt returned to her Bainbridge home Tuesday. Ray Miller and Laura McFadden visited Ray’s aunt near Raccoon Sunday. Ray Etcheson family spent Sunday at Perle Hartman’s. Herschel Darnall was in Indianapolis Monday. Lena Steele moved to Indianapolis Monday. John Sharp and Lily Cully visited friends in Morton Thursday. Greencastle O F E S conducted work here Monday night. Harvey Shuev attended the Bloomington football game Saturday. John Michaels’ wife visited daughter Ellington in Greencastle Sunday. Milt Brown and Vera Grave of Greencastle visited relatives here Saturday.
Mapl ewood residents hosted and visited relatives including Mr and Mrs Hubert Petro and children from Ladoga over the weekend. Several locals traveled to nearby towns, attended social visits, and watched a Fillmore Reinbridge basketball game Friday night. A pony owned by Cyril Masten died from acute tetanus after being examined by Dr. W D James of Greencastle.
The Herald promotes its Everybody Wins BIG VOTE as eight days remain to win a Buick or cash prizes. Subscriptions at $25 yield from 17,500 to 400,000 votes, with no limit on clubs. candidates urged to hustle and maximize votes before the December deadline.
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