University of Nebraska College of Agriculture - Shucks Yearbook (Lincoln, NE)

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L. Johnson QThe Little Shark' from Lyonsj This is the last of the Johnsons, but not least. -1 j E. Johnson CThe Cowpuncher from Sidneyj Earl could play basketball when he wanted to and Jmmie played a Stellar game at SO. Omaha' and by the looks. he sure wanted to in the Beatrice with another year's growth and training will sure be game' Jonme' with your Slze and ability You a demon at guarding. should be a comer next year.

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- Hoagland CThe Dark Horse of the Teamj Hoagie was not recognized by the coaches as a player until almost too late. He played a good game at Uni. Place and kept up the good work until the end of the season. Harley Nelson C Nellie, the Old Reliable Centerj Nellie could hold the ball and his passes were sure. Nellie has not a long list of goals to his credit, but he kept his opponents on the same level. Nellie always played a good defensive game.

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HMI I., '1- Basketball Basketball this year was very successful considering the many things that handicapped the team. In the first place, coaches were changed early in the season: second, only two old men were out making about five new men coming in, and we all know how hard it is to work with new people, and have perfect work with only two nights a week for practice. The success of the season was due to coaches Hiltner and Rutherford, who seemed never to tire of pushing the Aggies along. They were ably assisted in this work by Ralph Root, captain of the team. We are sorry to hear that he will not be back next year, but we are mighty glad to hear that a good man has been chosen to fill his place, Harry Johnson '19. Let's hope that all good basketball material will be back next year to make 1918 a banner year-and Aggies, let's be ready to give our support. LOOKING BACK ON THE SEASON OF 1917 Crete Game ' The Aggies started off the season by taking on the fast Crete five. Crete invaded our territory and they -had a hard time carrying away the honors, as the Aggies were almost sure to win. The first half ended in the Aggies' favor by a three point margin. The second half showed a spurt by the fast Crete five and Dredla, the Crete boys' star forward, shot baskets at will. This game was fast and free from roughness all the way thru. Beatrice Game On January 18, our old friend Beatrice came sailing into town, expecting an easy victory but to their dis- appointment the Aggies took their measure by a lop- sided score of 30 to 9. Beatrice played a fine game in team work, but when it came to shooting baskets they had nothing on the Aggies. E. Johnson easily was the star for the Aggies. Mil Nebraska City Game The next games were played away from home and as usual when away from home the team lost. Nebraska City was the first team to be met. The Aggies landed strong on Nebraska City, but were unable to hold on that account and Nebraska City won on fouls alone. The game showed roughness and hard fighting all the way thru. The final whistle showed the Aggies on the short end of the rope with a score 14 to 12. H. Johnson and Linn played a stellar guarding game for the Aggies. South Omaha Game On the following day the Aggies piled out of bed and took a train for Omaha. They engaged rooms at the Keen Hotel, and after lunch the bunch were busily engaged looking at Omaha's tall buildings. When time came the Aggies boarded a street car and invaded South Omaha. As the Aggies were almost played out they endeavored to play a slow game. The first half was slow and ragged, but the last .half was fast and furious. The Aggies piled up their score to 18 while South Omaha had 26. The game was the roughest of the season and only four fouls were called all thru the game. L. Johnson played a fine guarding game for the Aggies. University Place Game After a week of strenuous basketball the Aggies tried to stop the Uni. boys, but their team work and close guarding were almost perfect. The Aggies played a slow game as a result of four previous games the week before. The score stood l6 to 5 in University Place's favor. Inter-Class Games The Senior class team showed their talent by defeat- ing the Sophomores and Freshmen. The games were attended by a good sized crowd from each class, and class yells and spirit were ata high pitch. The Shorthorns