University of California Davis - El Rodeo Yearbook (Davis, CA)

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'4 w ' . 'IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII' I4 9 4,.Ilpnnnnnzanllaalplo . TVhQT'.. 8 .. '6. '- 50.19.2525: wplilllllllllllllllllll '9 5.: O'ltllllnlalrdlnll'. The 1924.- Seasmfs Games Stockton Amblers Shortly after college Opened the newly organized team went down to defeat before the fast Stockton Amblers, 41-31. The game was played on the latteris court, January 12. The game was a practice affair to let Coach Driver see what he really had. College of the Pacific Series The next week-end the Aggies entertained C. of P. on our home court and split the games. The first game was won by our men, 19-10. ffBobii Moffett, a new man, starred with five field goals. The next night the San J ose fellows were out for revenge and succeeded in besting our team, 21-19, after a hard struggle. The Aggies put up a brilliant game in the second half after being behind 10-p0ints. Trip to the Bay The week-end of January 25-26 the Aggies took a trip to the Bay Region and played St. Ignatius and St. Marys 0n succeeding evenings. They lost the St. Ignatius game 31-18 and the St. Marys 29-19. Playing on strange courts and against high class opposition, the boys did not show up to advantage, but nevertheless, played very creditable ball. ffLarryi, Erb was high point man of both games, but his teammates did not seem able to find the hoop. Woodland Legion Series The first Legion game was played at home, February 1, and resulted in a 21-9 Victory for the Aggies. They completely outclassed their 0p- ponents, the score at half time reading 12-3. The second game, February 13, was played on the enemyis court and again resulted in a win for the Aggies, 26-21. This game was much closer, five minutes extra time was needed to determine the winner, but the way the fellows came up was a revelation. ffBabe3 Slater, a former Farm student, starred in both games. Sacramento Jr. Coliege Games Both Sacramento Jr. College games were played at home and re- sulted in one-sided victories for our team. The first game, F ebruary 8, resulted in a 22-8 victory, and the second, F ebruary 27, in a 27-9 conquest. In eachigame Coach Driver used numerous substitutes, Baker at forward, doing well in the first encounter, and Hitch, with 4 field goals in the second. TheAggies used 10 men in the second contest. Second St. Marys Game Seeking revenge for their early season defeat, the California Aggies, on February 9, took St. Marys Varsity into camp by the 10p-51ded score of 29 to 15. F rom first to last the Aggies simply played St. Marys off their feet, the score at half time standing 11 t0 4. The combination of Erb, Spilman, Wetmore, Moffett and Bassford worked beautifully. Bob Moffett was the big .noise, shooting baskets from far up the field and accounting for 13 p01nts, wh11e tharry3 Erb was close behind with 10 markers. The brand of basketball played by Coach Driver,s men was little short of perfect. - f73i

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