Morton Memorial Schools - Retrospect Yearbook (Knightstown, IN)

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J oice Craft SECOND TEAM HE MORTON Kits had a fine season as compared to the last few seasons, winning 8 and losing 10. They too lacked in height in some departments but made up for it in their teamwork and fine play which rapidly devel- oped throughout the season. COUNTY TOURNAMENT HE MORTON Tigers entered the county tourney with a record of 4 Wins and 6 losses. The Tigers lost their first game to Manilla, 47 - 39. SECTIONAI, TOURNAMENT HE MORTON Tigers drew New Salem in the first game of the Sectional Tourney. The Tigers entered the tourney with a record of 8 wins against ll defeats. This record left the Tigers facing the odds against the Rush County Champs, the New Salem Eagles. The Tigers lost the game, 77 to 55. CHEERLEADERS THROUGHOUT the basketball season this year, the Cheerleaders were to be con- gratulated for their important role in keep- ing the team's morale high and organizing the student body in their backing of the team. Joice Craft, Evangeline Smith, Alberta Johnson, and Mary Walters have helped to promote an enthusiastic school spirit and good sportsmanship throughout the school year. Cheerleaders Alberta .Johnson Linda Padgett Mary Walters Elaine Weatherbee Evangeline Smith Gladys Goins

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Cross Country Kneeling: Jerry Vaughan, Larry llarshman, Ed Ferguson, and Lorenza Beard. Standing: Coach Ralph Eder, Charles Weaver, Bob Allen, Gary Lemons, and George Smith. ORTON Memorial participated in Cross Country for the second time in the history of the school. The squad, made up of boys who were interested in the sport. was coached by Mr. Eder. The members of the squad were: Daniel Beard, Robert Allen, Lorenza Beard, Jerry Vaughan, Ed Ferguson. Gary Lemons. and Charles Weaver. On Monday. September 8, the squad traveled to Spiceland to take its first victory from Spiceland 335 to 24. The Tigers placed 7 runners in the top 10. The Tigers again showed their strength and spirit in the following meet with Spice- land and Middletown by defeating them 33-57-45. This meet was held at Middletown on September 18. On October 1, the Conference Meet was held. With Morristown winning with 19, Morton received second with 91, followed by Knightstown 95, and Spiceland 103. Other teams entered were: Carthage, Centerville, Union City, and Liberty. On October 21, the Tigers traveled to Indianapolis for the Cross Country Sectional, where they placed 23rd. This ended the sea- son for Morton. The boys did a fine job. Bet- ter luck in the Sectional and all your meets next year. fellows.