Morton Memorial Schools - Retrospect Yearbook (Knightstown, IN)

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BASKETBALL The Tigers finished a successful if not impressive season by downing the New Salem Eagles in Sectional play before falling to the eventual sectional winner, Rushville, who won 43-33 in a last minute rush from a one point lead. Basketball, the most interesting sport to the student body, opened early in October for the basketball squad as they started their training campaign. 30 boys answered the call and with a month's training in fundamentals and scrimmages a starting lineup was selected for the first game with Char- lottesville. Bunch, Johnson, Jupp, Curtis, and Snedaker com- posed the starting five and they continued throughout the sea- son. Sanders and Carpenter saw action in most games and proved to be valuable substitutes. Morton easily triumphed over Charlottesville, 45-31, in the opener. As a member of the East Central Conference, which was formed last spring, Morton did not do so well, winning two of five games. The final record for all games played showed ten wins and eleven losses, the worst defeat being at the hands of the Knightstown Falcons, to The Tigers, however, were almost invincible on their home court, winning seven and los- ing only two, one being to Knightstown by two points and the other to Straughn by seven points. With a lot of support from the fans and with the best cheer leaders in the county leading the yells, the Tigers put forth their best efforts for a winning season. Cricket Bunch led the Tigers with 221 points and an average of 10.5 points per game. Johnson and Snedaker followed in the point col- umn. Le-.ft to right, fl William Carpente James Curtis. Walter Jupp Bob Bunch. Jack Johnson and Robert Snednke Second row: Sam Moreland Roy Allison, Leroy M Da iel Bill Sanders. Stanley Lewl and Donald Rnrd n

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BASKETBALL The Morton quintet lost a few games on two point de- cisions and the inability to hit free throws cost valuable points. The Tigers managed to score a total of 786 points for an average of more than 37 points per game. The Tigers will miss the loss of Bunch and Jupp, regulars, as well as Sanders, Lewis, and Rardon, all seniors. Other boys seeing action of the varsity were Moreland, McDaniel, Allison, and Conner. OPENING GAME The Tigers won the opening game of the 47-48 season by downing the Charlottesville Eagles 45-31. The game, being played on the Home floor, gave the Tigers an advantage. With speedy passing and shooting the Tigers led at the half mark 22-17. Cricket Bunch led the scoring parade by gather- ing 26 counters. If , nn holdt KNIGIITSTOWN GAME The fighting Tiger quintet lost their first East Central Conference game of the season to the Knightstown Falcons, 28-26. The Tigers, playing a smooth passing game, led the Falcons throughout the game. Morton led at the half mark 18-9. But a split second before the final gun sounded a Falcon hit from far out to give the Falcons a 28-26 victory. Jack Johnson grabbed scoring honors for the Tigers with 16 points. WALDRON GAME The Eder quintet won a close game from Waldron by a score of 36-35. The Tigers had a little trouble finding the hoop in the early stages of play, but found the range in the final minutes. The Tigers were trailing by one point at the half, but when the chips were down the Tigers had the power. Bunch led the Tigers with 12 points, Sanders followed close behind with 11. Baker, :nd Left to right. first r Jesse Knotts. Larry Rard Clifford Gerhig. Wayne craft. Tom Olller. Ds d H t d J k Th p lf Olll Second row: Homer G . George Con Richard Shields, Kenn th Bunch. Fred Mitchell. Aa Kenneth St