Elwood Community High School - Crescent Yearbook (Elwood, IN)

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BASKETBAU.STARHNE HVE SEUREEARD James Copeland-Senior, Forward E- H. S- Opponent Jim was the captain and highest scorer of the Panthers this year. He was an expert on those shots from the side and under the basket. His sterling performances were in- strumental in winning most of our games. We hate to lose Jim and we wish him suc- cess. Thurman Runyan-Senior, Center Thurm used his height to an advantage under the basket as was shown by his tip-in shots. His playing was of the consistent type, coming through with clean baskets when they were needed badly. We are sorry to lose him. Howard Lambert-Junior, Forward Pig really went places during the sea- son by virtue of good, clean fighting. He is a dependable shot both under the basket and from the side. His drive and hard fighting spirit were outstanding. We're expecting greater things of him next year. James Hook-Junior, Guard Jim Bill was alvaluable asset to the team because of his praiseworthy ability to guard taller opponents. Many games were won this way mainly because of his close guarding. Although Jim Bill didn't shoot much, he usually scored when he did. We shall see more of him next year. Robert Justice-Junior, Guard Bob is another of those long shot artists. He is able to hit from the ten-second lane. He is a dependable guard and he plays hard to win . Watch him go next year. 57 ............... Frankton 26 ............... Greensburg 34 35 ...... -, ........ Pendleton 30 ............... Southport 36 ............... Tipton 32 45 ............... Alexandria 32 ............... Frankfort 42 ............... Wabash 31 30 ............... Lebanon 29 .............. Burris 20 ............ ---South Side 38 ............... Greenfield 43 ............... Huntington 34 ............... Alexandria 29 47 ............... Peru, 38 32 ............... Tipton 29 ............ .---Froebel 28 ............... Burris Total: Won-11 Lost-7 SECTIONAL Anderson-45 Elwood-33 '.,- 5'-:-

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THE VARSITY Elwood High's Panther five exper- ienced only a mediocre season this year as they couldn't seem to find the basket in many of their games. After Winning seven of the first eight games played, the Panthers turned cold and lost the next four. One bright spark of this year's schedule was the defeat of the Froebel Blue Devils of Gary. It was a sterling performance as the Panthers repeatedly stole the rebounds. l The Panthers Were highly keyed up for the sectional and were determined to Win. Alas, however, We were de- feated by the Anderson Indians in the first game. The 43-44 team, despite the loss of five seniors, Will still be a team to be feared. And next year Will be another sectional and another opportunity.

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M C6, C62 Glwtgi Sass 'iffy BASKETBALL RESERVES The Panthertreserves had a tough schedule this ye.ar but emerged victorious in eight of the fif- ' teen games. Most of the Visiting teams were very R Maw' much larger but that didn't stop the Panther E ,- Kittens. The Kittens repeatedly stole the re- YCVVVLCA bounds from the bigger visitors. Most of these boys will be playing on the varsity next year, so watch them go. RESERVE SSSRES E. H. S. Opponents 10 - -- ..... Frankton 11 17 - ..... Greensburg 26 24 - ..... Pendleton 22 22 - .... Southport 19 18 - -,,,.-Tipton 24 28 - ..... Alexandria 19 2-3 - ..... Frankfort 32 18 - ..... Wabash 22 20 - ..... Lebanon 25 26 - ..... Burris 25 Overtime 36 - .... .- Greenfield 22 23 - -.., Alexandria 17 25 -, ...,, Peru 22 21 - .......... - - ..... Tipton 19 13 -. .- - .- ............. Q ...... Burris 28 Total : Won-8 : Lost-7