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Newspaper
Malvern Leader
Location
Malvern, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 13, 1930
Page
5
Malvern dominates in a final consolation clash as Sturges’ squad, nicknamed the Stureesmen, showcases sharp defense and scoring from Elxe to edge past Glenwand seconds. The chaotic play and aroma hints add a quirky footnote to a county basketball title race.
A condensed league notes several upsets and close sets. The Leader Printers beat Cold Storage in two games while Post Office and Farmalls also won, and Farmalls defeated Live Wires as Tuesday action reshaped standings. The Town State fell to Schoolmasters in a three game set with the Banker team losing a tight second game.
Strahan boys travel to Malvern for a hard road game as the girls visit Randolph. Malvern tops the tournament, raising the challenge for Strahan after recent bruises. Strahan boys also visit Tabor on Wednesday February 19.
Henderson led the tourney in field goals and total points while Strahan trailed closely, but surpassed in free throw percentage. The event highlighted Patterson of Henderson as top scorer, edging Curtis of Strahan by three points, with guards like Garth noted for strong defense amidst a crowded field of honorees.
The 1920 Mills County high school tourney drew praise for cheerleaders led by Helen Byers Henderson and Corliss Wilkins Emerson, with strong fan support and lively sidelines. The piece critiques refereeing by Marboth and Cory, notes praise for Emerson gym, and highlights coaches Molsberry Baumgartner Kincaid Thompson guiding consolidated teams amid a modern trend toward larger county events.
A local high school basketball squad shows unified style with two teams wearing coordinated brown duck ranks and colored shirts sewn by the home economics class. Substitutions triggered a quick swap between starter and benched player, and both first and second string squads now have well-made sweat suits along with the primary uniforms.
Sectional tournament for Class A and B teams will be held at Glenwood on March 14 and 15. Classes reflect community size, not team ability. Competing schools include Glenwood, Webber, Malvern, Shenandoah, Tahor, Emerson, Farragut, Hastings, Henderson, Pacific Junction, Tandolph, Riverton, Silver City, Strahan, and Thurman.
Malvern’s semi pro team edged Glenwood’s Co I 48 to 29 at the Community building. Felton Jones led Malvern with 16 points, supported by Herts and Hammel. Glenwood’s Hamilton and Osterholm top scored for the visitors.
Iowa Nebraska Light and Power Company announces a new allotment of Prior Preferred shares for investors with funds available. March first offers privilege to invest in United Island Railways Company stock via the subsidiary. Highlights include absolute guarantees and employee protections familiar to local stockholders, with mortgage or investment maturities referenced.
Malvern triumphed over Swat City Eix-Hi 28 to 4 on Friday night. Kenneth Jones led the scoring with six field goals while Hertz anchored the defense and Pullman and Clay posed the main threats for Malvern.
On Thursday February 13 Pletcher faces Leader and Farmere plays Savers. Cold Storage meets Muthollands. Monday February 17 Fletcher faces Cold Storage. Tow State 78 faces Salers Auto Co. Farmalis 4 faces Schoolmasters. Thursday February 20 Farmers play Leader and Post Office plays Live Wires. Bricks meet Muthollanda. Tuesday February 26 Pletcher vs Muthollanda and Farmers vs Cald Storage plus Bubka vs Electrics. Thursday February 27 Tow State vs Leader and Salyers vs Farmalls. Post Office-
The item notes that regarding the wet and dry question the year 1830 is viewed as the year of the big wind in Indianapolis. It presents a fragmented historical observation without additional context or named entities beyond the city.
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