1916 Cedrus Yearbook

19 16 Chesnut or McClure Right Forward Creswell Left Forward J. Collins Center W.Collins or Cornwell Right Guard Kennon Left Guard Soon after the holidays the team took a trip thru the northern and eastern sections of the state, first meeting the St. Ignatius school of Cleveland, which had the best team in Cleveland, if not in the state. The game was lost by the score of 74-30. The only thing remarkable about the game was that the 30 points was the most scored against them by any team this season. The following night Cedarville won over Ashland College by the score of 41-30 in a very well played game. The next evening they lost to West Lafayette College 24-19 (Reason Eighteen fouls were called on Cedarville.) The tireless athletes journeyed back to Columbus,where they met and defeated the famous team representing the Ohio State institution for deaf-mutes. The first and only time in the history of the college that we have defeated this team. The score was 43-18. The boys thoroly enjoyed every minute of the trip, even tho W. Collins lost a five spot and P. H. lost an overcoat. On the 21st of January Cedarville met and defeated the fast New Straitsville Cubs in the fastest game staged on the local floor this season. With the reputa- tion gained from years playing together, during which time the Cubs developed a machine which claimed the world's championship in 1914, Cedarville was ex- pected to play a losing game, but the team played the best brand of ball shown this year and won 41-30. Thefirst half ended 14-15 in favor of the Cubs. Chesnut replaced McClure,and by every player playing brilliant ball and making star shots the game was put on the "won"- side of the Cedarville scorebook. This also marked the appearance of Cornwell as guard, Kennon, the regular being a grippe victim. He allowed one basket as well as scoring one himself and playing a great floor game. Toward the last of the season the team seemed to go back a little and lost two close games to Wilmington. Against Bellbrook Cedarville ran up a freak score of 122-21,J. Collins alone scoring 24 field goals. The prospects for next year are the brightest in the history of the college. All the squad will be back together with one or probably twofrom previous teams, and the new talent from the high schools, which should be something above the ordinary. The team wishes to thank their patrons who supportedthem this year and also the second team and the High School team which afforded the team so much prac- tice: also the referee Mr.S.F.Creswell and the Official Scorer, Mr.Earl Richards, who very efficiently performed their respective duties. While the team has a few regrets,it hasnoapologies,altho a more successful season is hoped for next year. P.H.C. 72