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

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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

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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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were out in good style and after the Seniors had played two games previous the Shorthorn team took them into camp by a large score. University Place at University Place After the defeat by University Place once the Aggies were determined to win, so into University Place they went accompanied by a large delegation of rooters. The game started and the Aggies were in the lead thruout the battle. One time during the game the Uni. boys tied our score but three baskets followed in quick succession and the Aggies kept well out of danger. The final whistle showed the score 26 to 18. This was the first time in five years that the Aggies won a game away from home. Lincoln Game ' The first time in history the Aggies picked up nerve and met the Lincoln five. The first half was slow and Lincoln played all the game. The second half stood to show what the Aggies could do. By close guarding and good basket shooting the Aggies climbed up and set the score 27 to 16. -A crowd that was hardly ever equalled at varsity games was out to witness this battle. Both of the school bands were out and the spirit that makes a school was sure shown there. Fairbury High School Fairbury seems to like to take a drubbing from the Aggies, for they were beaten in football and suffered a great loss by the Aggies basketball team. The Aggies were never in danger and the score stood 30 to 0 in their favor. Harrington and H. Johnson played a stellar game of basketball. Norfolk Game The Norfolk boys defeated University Place the Friday before our game and they thought that the Aggies' game would be easy. They sure thought differently after a few minutes of play. The Aggies started scoring and kept the lead for a while. Then Norfolk spurted and led the Aggies by one basket. The lead was not kept long, as the Aggies soon overcame it and kept it till the final whistle blew. The final score stood 20 to 16. The Aggie team as a whole played a splendid game of ball. Summary of Games Aggies ..... ....., 1 6 vs. Crete H. S ..,...,,...,, 27 30 Beatrice H. S .......... 9 12 Nebraska City H. S .... 14 18 South Omaha H. S ..... 26 5 University Place H. S. . . 16 26 University Place H. S. , . 18 16 Lincoln H. S .........,. 27 30 Fairbury H. S ..... . . . 9 20 Norfolk H. S .... ... 16 173 162