Vincennes Pirates defeat Fightin' Irish in fast gym win
Vincennes Pirates beat the Fighting Irish 38 to 23 after leading 21 to 13 at halftime. Henley starred with eight field goals as Vincennes built an early 8-0 run and withstood Irish pressure in the second half. Homann led locals with four baskets while Zinkan and Lundergan contributed strong inside play. The junior rivals split with St Simon Reserves edging Vincennes Cardinals 18 to 16 in a preliminary game.
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Vincennes Cardinals
Sugarland Wins In Overtime Narrow Victory
In a tight season game on Jefferson school floor Sugarland edged the Jefferson lads 19 to 17 after a 17–17 tie at the end of regulation. Sugarland ended the game with a field goal in overtime to claim the win.
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Mark Twain Quits School At Age Twelve
A concise report notes that Mark Twain left formal schooling when he was twelve, a turning point in his early life before he pursued writing and other careers.
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Mark Twain
Hatchets Aim To Upset Rushville In Washington Showdown
Washington fans hail a pivotal Indiana basketball night as Rushville visits to challenge one of the state’s strongest teams. The Lions defeated a top outfit, prompting bold praise and high hopes for a Rogers Field crowd. The Hatchets seek a turning point to boost local pride and draw Vincennes papers into the chatter.
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Fightin Irish Prep for Rushville in New Year Showdown
A large crowd urged the team to victory as Vincennes Pirates showcase a tough offense and solid defense ahead of a junior tournament clash with Muncie Midgets in Vincennes on New Year’s night. Downey plans to remove Patch and prep, while Seal’s injury and backcourt depth loom. The Rushville game at 9 pm follows a Glendale Washington girls’ prelim.
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Local high school hoops chatter stirs picks and scores
Martinsville and Frankfort loom in state Big Tens races as Mitchell, Newcastle, Shelbyville and Crawfordsville weigh in with wins and expectations. Wabash College looks ahead after Crawfordsville Reporter predicts more coverage. Newcastle and Vincennes prepare for tough schedules. Martinsville hosts a key clash with Franklin as fans fill the stands.
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Wabash College
Plainville Wins In Slow Game 40 18
Plainville Fightin Midgets improve to seven wins with a 40 to 18 victory over Sandborn in a slow paced game. Rush Smith nets seven field goals and six free throws to score half the team’s points. Sandborn center Singer, tall and effective until fouled out, led a weak defense that could not halt Plainville’s forwards. Washington junior high beat Plainville junior high 12 to 8 in the curtain raiser.
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Rockne to Remain Notre Dame Coach Denies Columbia Offer
In Philadelphia on December 12, J M Byrne Eastern representative for Notre Dame stated Knute Rockne will not leave South Bend. Byrne said Rockne has not seriously considered Columbia’s coaching offer and Rockne denied signing to coach Columbia.
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Referee Impresses Plainville Fans After Game
The refereeing duo drew praise from Plainville supporters as they officiated the match, with fans expressing satisfaction at the decisions and overall control of the game.
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