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Newspaper
The Evening Caledonian
Location
Saint Johnsbury, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Mar 20, 1920
Page
4
Daily paper published in St. Johnsbury with Newport offices and editors listed. Subscription rates set at 4 dollars yearly by mail, divided into six month and three month terms. carrier delivery 50 cents monthly. Government orders payable in advance.
The column laments changing times from horse driven streets to motor cars and notes quirks in society. It mentions doctors prescribing alcohol with few reporting issues and hints at daylight burglaries being common in many places. It criticizes after dinner speaking as dull due to dry auditors.
St Johnsbury defeated Newport 31 to 24 as delays with a Newport special train kept fans from the full arena. Fans arrived early, bleachers filled, and a large crowd enjoyed the game and postgame dancing with Sargent Bros. orchestra. Fisk suffered a nose injury but returned to play, and reports note sportsmanship amid the lively contest.
The report highlights strong sportsmanship and good fellowship between the two basketball centers in Northeastern Vermont, underscoring cooperative spirit and mutual respect during play and community events.
A detailed account of a hard fought game where St Johnsbury edged Newport 8 baskets to 3 in the first period. Fisk, Ashton, Bigelow and Morrison starred for the locals while Newport’s Davis Mosse and Akin earned scoring chances amid rapid, high tempo play. Referee Rosevert ruled quickly as foul calls mounted in the final period.
Newport and St Johnsbury clash with Morrison Emery and Ashton pacing the locals while Bigelow and Mossa perform for the visitors. Emery nets four while Bigelow and Mossa tally four each, with Ashton making notable plays and referees drawing criticism as the score line shows both sides scoring freely.
Newport sent a crowd via a special train to the championship basketball game at the Armory in St Johnsbury. The Newport contingent, from Vermont’s newest city, cheered for Company L and Company D, with stops at Orleans Barton and Lyndonville en route. Big crowd scenes, late arrivals, and standout play by Mossy and Bigelow marked the evening, as Newport supporters filled the arena and stayed for postgame festivities.
The St Johnsbury Legion plans a Friday night visit to Woodsville for a return game. Fans supporting the team have organized a trip, with details at local venues, while Woodsville touts a strong lineup and a likely lively match.
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