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Newspaper
Washington Washington Democrat
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1929
Page
3
Frankfort high school principal Strouse said a Fort Wayne representative of the basketball team declared someone ineligible today. The remarks reference Strouse and L. Gans in a sports inquiry report.
Oakland flight showcases Mat tilde Moisant once famed as a 1911 stunt flyer now appearing in modern air travel. Reports mention Logansport and Frankfort games and a player named Ray Steinmetz whose eligibility is under scrutiny by Indiana High School officials. Coach Chiff Wells denies solid evidence of ineligibility while noting Steinmetz’s long tenure.
Bloomfield overwhelmed Binora Owls 46 to 25 on their home floor. Manning led with twelve points, Ramsey added nine, Shouse seven, while Elnora’s team highlighted solid plays from Corbin and Hastings. Next Friday, December 12, Elnora hosts Plainville in a key county match.
Montgomery high school basketball defeated Newberry 32 to 18 on Newberry’s floor. Leaders J Grider 14 points and L Grider 8 sparked a late Montgomery rally after a 10 point half. Next Friday Montgomery hosts Shoals in a likely fast showdown with strong crowd expected.
Indiana University hosts DePauw to start the season as Ray Ragsdale, ex Hatchet forward now with Greencastle, seeks to outpace two former Hatchet backguards Bud Gill and Bill Blagrave. The article notes a shift back toward fast break play after a period of deliberate offence.
The article reviews former college stars who found mixed success in professional football. Ernie Nevers and Red Grange shine at times, while others like Bruce Caldwell Wildcat Wilson and Benny Friedman show varying results. It notes Grange’s lasting impact, Nevers’ resurgence, and college legends who became key pros, with anecdotes from coaches and notable games.
Mt Carmel Cardinals visit Mt Carmel Illinois for a tough game against the Kandy Kids following a 25 to 14 win over Salem. Tonight’s 8 o’clock matchup follows a 7:30 preliminary between the Little Cards and Graham Farms with Manhart of Petersburg officiating. The piece analyzes offense and play style with discussion of passing sequences and key players Buckner Sibley Correll Strickland referenced as Indiana team types.
Vincennes December report notes Alicetown played without regulars as Mitchell's fast offense led by Chastain Simpson and McIntyre won 32 to 25. John Adams kept varsity players off the floor while Washington fans watched with keen interest in the local gym.
The Fightin Midgets edged Freelandville 25 to 20 in a hard fought camp game. Kilion led Plainville with 14 points while Handville’s Kirchoff Wiseman and Heidenreich paced Freelandville. An earlier score error was corrected in the night’s preliminary.
Eighty five percent of the rubber output of the United States goes into its automobiles. Cohcrete was first used for pavement at Inverness Scotland in 1865. The first in America was laid in Bellefontaine Ohio in 1884.
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