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BASKETBALL, 1915 AND 1916 Due to the great interest in Football, the Basketball season was late in starting. However, by the middle of December, Manager Tor- rence had things going in such a way that the team was ready for a successful season. On January 7 the team met and defeated the Militia, 19 to 14. This was a surprise to officials, as the Militia team was composed of some former High School players. On January 14 the team went to Prophetstown and defeated that team, 23 to 22. The Prophetstown aggregation was in the lead until the last ten minutes of play, when Morrison simply carried them off their feet. On February 21 Amboy was defeated 35 to 14. At this part of the season the team was in its prime. They played the Morrison Independents and were defeated only 21 to 11 by that fast team. The following Friday they beat the Clinton Seconds, 35 to 4. The last game of the season was played at Amboy, our hardest game. Hurd, our star player, refused to go for some unknown reason, and the game was lost. Without him the team could not work in its regular form. Among the other players worthy of mention are Smith at center, Lyle Ritchie at forward, and B. Ritchie and Rick at guard. It was due to Iine guarding by these two that some fast teams were de- feated.
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FOOTBALL We could say much about the Football team of 1915 and the record they have established for M. H. S. But we merely wish to bring to the minds of interested persons points worth remembering. Perhaps one of the most interesting facts to remember is that the team played real football the whole season, permitting only two teams to score on them, and winning everygame. In connection with this,it is well to remember that, with the exception of the first game with Prophetstown, all the games were played with larger schools. We all realize that during the season certain hardships came about, but they happen in all schools. In any of the schools certain misunderstandings arise. In all the games of the season, the team has gone upon the field of battle with a determination to win, and this has led to victories which have set a new High School record. If the question were asked, Are you proud of the record? , the answer would be unani- mously, Yes It is for this reason the students of the High School were so willing to assist in the purchase of the large, red sweaters. These sweaters are girdled with a black band and have service stripes around the arm, showing the number of years each one has played. The Girls' Athletic Association gave a splendid banquet in honor of the record. It was a good thing it was at the end of the season, for the feed was tremendous. So here's to the team that set the new record for the High School, and may teachers and pupils never forget it.
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