Central High School - Caldron Yearbook (Fort Wayne, IN)

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VARSITY BASKETBALL SQUAD First rozc'fDr. King, trainerg L. Hire, D. Bash, captaing E. Brockhall, A. Franke, VV. Link, A. Steinhouser, M. Mendallhall, coach: F. Lyons. Smwndiou-R.Domne,A.FaueH,J.HeR,P.Vhwendd,R.Hamnmnd REGIONAL Playing like the composite squadron of veteran basketball players they are, the Central Fighting Central quintet weathered every vestige of a gale to bring the Blue ship safely into port and their third consecutive regional crown by defeating the Kirkland township five in the finals, 32- 24. Although the Tigers were trailing at half, the old time last half fighting spirit safely brought the Blue through once more. Myers, Kirkland center, was by far the outstanding player for his team. He scored seven baskets, four of which came late in the second half. Franke, clever little Central forward, scintillated for the Blue. Brockall, Bash, and Lyons played great ball on defense, CENTRAL DOWNS BLUFFTON TIGERS Central won the right to the finals by dropping the Bluiton Tigers 18-13. The Parlor City quintet had one Win over the Blue chalked up during the season, but Central avenged itself by staging a last half come- back to finally outpoint the Red and Black. The first half of this tilt was an exhibition of close defensive ball playing and when the intermission came, Bluffton was leading 10-6. Cros- bie of Bluffton and Brockhall and Hammond of Central played good ball in this game. Both teams were evenly matched and the game was anyone's until the gun. Page 100

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ENTIRE BASKETBALL SQUAD Top row-E. Brockhall, R. Dornte, W. Link, C. Hammond, R. Coblentz, L. Hire Second row-J. Rinaker, R. Hamm, A. Baldwin, J. Heit, A. Franke, Dr. King, trainer. ' Third row-W. Schible, A. Steinhouser, P. Vincenski, S. Jones, F. Lyons, Men- denhall, coach. Fourth. 'row-A. Farrell, T. Dalman, J. Weiss, J. Williams, H. Croininger, G. THE TIGER SQUAD Above is the basketball club that won the sectional, regional titles for the fourth and third times respectively. This is the squad which went to the state and almost outscored the Clinton quintet. Much credit is due to the fellows who didn't make the varsity, and who played on the scrub team all year. It was through their efforts, through their willingness to work that Coach Mendenhall was able to choose such a capable varsity. It will be these men who will play for the Tigers next year. HERE'S TO THE SUBS! Klaehn, D. Bash. SECTIONAL Four years ago Central won the sectional tournament, and since that time the coveted title has been jealously and successfully guarded by teams coming from the gray walls of the Tiger school. Coach Murray Mendenhall has put out good tourna- ment teams ever since his debut into Fort Wayne coaching, and this year was cer- tainly no exception. After throwing off New Haven's quintet Friday evening, Central went into the semi-finals and met South Side to decide not only the sectional finalist but also the Fort Wayne city championship.This game was undoubtedly the feature game of the tourney. With only four minutes to play and the Green leading 16-11, Adam Farrell shot his way to fame by scoring eight points to bring victory out of defeat. Wayne Link came through in the remaining seconds to score a bucket and cinch a Blue victory, 21-17. By virtue of the Redskins win over Lafayette Central, 18-15, Central and North Side met in the finals. The Blue and White easily defended their title by downing the Red and White quintet 28-11. It was Central all of the way. The Blue cagers took the lead at the start and were never headed. Farrell's spectacular shooting was the feature of the contest. He scored seven field goals and led his mates to their fourth consecutive sectional crown. The whole Tiger aggregation displayed excellent ball throughout the contest. Page 99

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Left to 'right-Dr. King, Coach Mendenhall, D. Bash, C. Hammond, F. Lyons, A. Franke, W. Link, E. Brockhall, A. Farrell, J. Heit, R. Dornte, L. Hire. THE STATE Hoping to launch the good old ship Central on the seas of victorious success at the Indiana high school state tournament, which was staged at the Butler field house in Indianapolis, over three hundred rabid Central fans rode, walked, or flew down to the capitol, and were on hand for the first game which saw Central and Clinton in action. Someday there won't be any jinx! The Fighting Central quintet played far below par throughout the gaime. It is altogether likely and probable that if' Central could have stopped Clinton, the Tigers would have gone to the semi-finals. The Blue has taken on many teams much better than Clinton, but it simply was a case of another one of those things . The Clinton outfit was ahead at half, 14-13, and the Tigers were unable to connect with the basket during this time, with any degree of success. Free throw after free throw was missed by the Fort Wayne bask- eteers. It was this inaccuracy to hit the hoop from the charity that prob- ably cost Central a victory. The Blue in the final period played better ball, and began to narrow the gap. Shooting from all angles, and working the ball down with lightning like rapidity, the old gray school came within an ace of carrying home a win, but the gun cracked making the score 22-21, Clinton. The state tournament was a gala affair, having many close and ex- citing games. The Muncie-Anderson tilt and the Muncie-Martinsville game were two hotly contested battles that set the spectators agog. The Muncie Bearcats after downing the Indians, 38-37, and taking the Artesian five into camp in the finals, 13-12, well deserved to win the coveted shield. Secrist, Muncie center, was by far the outstanding player of the tourney. With Lyons, Franke, and Dornte back next year as well as many others, Central ought to put out as good- a ball club if not better than the team that successfully sailed through the tournaments and down to the state. Page 101