Morton Memorial Schools - Retrospect Yearbook (Knightstown, IN)

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SECOND TEAM AFTER losing fifteen of their first sixteen '-games, the Morton second team, better known as the Kits, finished strong by down¬ ing Cadiz and Arlington, their last two op¬ ponents. The Kits were composed of thirteen un¬ derclassmen. These boys gained much exper¬ ience during the season which will be of great benefit to the Morton varsity next year. Jeff Wilbur led the Kits in scoring with 117 points. CHEERLEADERS IDGIE Garrett, Nancy Overton, Jeanne Walters, Lorraine Sandlin, and Melody Phillips were the inspiration of the Morton Tigers during this past basketball season. Midgie and Nancy are three year veterans, Jeanne has led cheers for two years, and for Lorraine and Melody, this was their first year. These girls have lead the Tigers through a rough season this year, and we hope to see Jeanne, Lorraine, and Melody back again next year to lead the Cheerblock and the Tigers to VICTORY. CHEERBLOCK YW E’VE got the spirit” says the Morton ’ ’ Cheerblock who have shown a lot of enthusiasm by backing their team. They really got behind those TIGERS and showed them they cared with lots of hope and spirit. At each home game, the girls, clad in their black skirts, white blouses, saddles, and white gloves, marched into the gym singing out the tune “Who’s Gonna Win This Game Tonight ?” The members did a neat skit at the Coun¬ ty Tourney. They really threw that tiger to¬ gether as they joined to sing “Them Tiger Bones.” Mr. Brown, who was in charge of the cheerblock, deserves much credit for a job well done. Cheerleaders Melody Phillips Lorraine Sandlin Nancy Overton Jeanne Walters Midgie Garrett

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Varsity Basketball Mr. Foster, Coach; James Bowling, Gary Tuttle, Alan Schible, James Kincaid, Norman Dukes, Charles Williams, James Cline, James Robertson, Lyle Lowdermilk, Jerry Coleman, and William Hartley, Student Manager. COACH Verle E. Foster of the Morton Memorial Tigers called the first practice on October 6. Twenty-three boys interested in playing reported for the first practice. In the first game, Mays defeated the Tigers by the small margin of only three points, 74-71. Although Morton led in the first and third quarters, they could not make the ball go through the basket in the fourth quar¬ ter. At Milroy, the Tigers were defeated by the host school, 73-59. In the next game with Sandusky, the Tigers were beaten, 55-49. The next game was with Knightstown. The Tigers were downed by the Panthers, 73 to 48. In the next three games, Morton was defeated by Liberty 66-47, Spiceland 78-43, and Manilla 64-37. The Morton Tigers romped over Laurel. This was the first win of the season, with the score: MORTON 68, Laurel 58. The next game was with Carthage where the Tigers took a bitter defeat from the Raid¬ ers. The score was 79 to 54. Morton beat Centerville seven points in the next game. The score was Morton 65, Cen¬ terville 58. At Lewisville, the Tigers were defeated by the Bears, 63 to 37. Morton was dealt another loss by the Eagles of New Salem, 76 to 42, before the County Tourney. Morton drew Manilla in the County Tourney and was defeated by the Owls, 66 to 39. In the next three games, Morton lost to : Clarksburg 62 to 59, Sulphur Springs 49 to 45, and Straughn 66 to 28. Morton also lost to Burney, 63 to 58. Morton finished out the regular season by bowing to both Cadiz and Arlington. In the Sectional, Morton drew Morris¬ town and was defeated 91-44. James Robertson with 277 points led the Morton scoring attack for this season. The Tigers compiled a record of 2 wins against 18 setbacks. The Tigers are looking forward to having a better season next year.

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Second Team Kneeling: Russell Williams, Student Manager; Michael Carmichael, Jeff Wilbur, William Coleman, Richard Hill, Student Manager. Standing: Richard Wilbur, Darrell Thornton, Richard Cline, James Kincaid, James Cline, Dale Hill, Lyle Lowdermilk, David Bowling, and Mr. Foster, Coach. Cheerblock