Hammond Central School - Spotlight Yearbook (Hammond, NY)

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HAMMOND HIGH SCHOOL ANNUAL that team work could not be indulged in on either side to any great extent. At nearly all times when the ball was tossed by the referee, holding was done by the Rockets. Never-the-less, after two unin- spiring halves and a hard fought game, the score ended with the tune of six to three in favor of H. H. S. Following was the line-up. H. H. S. Rossie Forwards Gallagher, Walrath Sigourney, Lockie Guards M. McGregor, Moore Phalen, Petrie Center A. McGregor Lee Fifth Game. H. H. S. vs Brier Hill, at Hammond The Brier Hill Chips thought itself in need of a little exer- cise in the basket ball world and although deeming it unworthy of them, obligingly signed for a game with the H. H. S. Neither team had been defeated so it looked as though a good game would be played. The Chips were sure of the game and decided that they would add another victory, and that an easy one, to their record. The game started very fast but many fouls delayed it. The first half ended with the score 10-13 in Brier links favor. The second half was interesting on account of the close guarding by both sides. As the whistle closed the last half the score stood 22-22. Brier Hill Chips were very determined that the tie should be played off, so the game was again started. As the Chips were nearly winded the play was very exciting and the Hammond guards strained every muscle to keep the ball out of their opponent's basket. After many unsat- isfactory shots a basket was caged and the H. H. S. had won their fifth game. The line-up follows:

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HAMMOND HIGH SCHOOL ANNUAL 11.II S, Gallagher, Walrath M. McGregor, Moore A. McGregor Forwards Guards Center Hessis Ritter, Hardy Rappole, Hunter Allen Third Game, H. H. 8, vs Alex. Bay H. 8., at Hammond The game was on at all times but a trifle slow in the begin- ning as there were a number of fouls. Time was called with a score of twelve to eight for the first half in favor of H. H. S. As the last half was introduced a new member appeared for Alex. Bay in the form of Griffin. He was an old player and the out- come looked as though II. H. S. was to be defeated. This displace- ment however, only encouraged the H. H. S. to greater strain and as the last half ended, they had run the score up to twenty-five for their side, the Bay scoring nine points. The line up follows: H. H. S. Alex. Bay Forwards Gallagher, Walrath Ailes, Hutchens Guards M. McGregor, Moore Hunt, Baker, Seneceal Center A. McGregor Griffin, Seneceal Fourth Game, H. H. S, vs Rossie, at Rossie This game was intended by Rossie, to be a defeat for the H. H. S. As Rossie had been beaten at all previous games, they thought they would call the H. H. S. over and then they would have at least one victory to add to their average. But that was not to be. The game started with a fine display of holding by Rossie, so

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HAMMOND HIGH SCHOOL ANNUAL H. H. S. Chips Forwards Gallagher, Walrath J. Beldock, Hamill Guards M. McGregor, Moore Zeems, C. Beldock Center A. McGregor Scott Sixth Game, 11. H. S, vs Rossie, at Hammond, March 11, 1911 The 0. F. A. were to play the H. EL S. on this date, but were unable to come, and after much parlying, the Rossie team consent- ed to fill the date. The game was rather slow at first, but soon be- came lively. The Rossie team, having been defeated in a previous game by the H. H. S. were after revenge and although they strove to their utmost, the game ended with a thirty-three in favor of the H. H. 8. score of twenty-four to EL H. S Rossie Forwards Gallagher, Walrath Lockie, Petrie, Dell Guards Moore, Brown Collins, Dell Center M. McGregor Lee unions, The Leading 'JS'hotogr CANTON, NEW YORK.