1939 Cedrus Yearbook

CEDARVILLE TRIMS WILBERFORCE In a very impressive but one-sided victory, Cedarville revenged an earlier defeat by trimming Wilberforce U. to the tune of 68-38. The Yellow Jackets led at the half-way mark by 13 points. Kenny McNeal starred by scoring 27 markers to top Cedarville's scoring. Kava- nagh followed close with 20 points. Roberts played a splendid defensivegame, but managed to connect for only 8 points. From the bleachers the highlights of the ball game were those beautiful long shots by Wiseman who scored 10 points from the center of the floor and those spectacular passes by Ned Brown. MEN'S BIBLE READING The annual Men's Bible Reading Contest was held in the Presbyterian church Sunday evening, November 13. Winners of this year's contest were: first, Ned Brown; second, Neil Hartman: third, Ray Sisson; fourth, Royden Johnson: and fifth, Orval Labig. Dr. Ritchie of Cedarville, returned U. P. minister, donated the money for this contest. Special music was furnished by the college choir under the direction of Mrs. M. W. Creswell. COASTING PARTY Twenty-three members of the student body, most of them Sophomores, enjoyed a coasting party at the Knott farm Thursday night, February 22. A large fire, built on top of the long hill, served to thaw out frozen fingers and toes. After two hours of fun and frolic the party adjourned to tl-e cozy farm home and enjoyed hot drinks and hot dogs galore. The remainder of the evening was spent playing games, talking and laughing. CEDARVILLE DRUBS DEFIANCE The Yellow Jackets went on a spree to defeat Defiance here by a score of 52-31. Cedarville led at the half by a score of 26-16. K. McNeal contributed 21 points to the cause to lead Cedarville's scoring. Closely following McNeal was Kavanagh with 16 points. CEDARVILLE TROUNCES BLUFFTON Cedarville defeated Bluffton on the latter's floor 51-44. It marks their 12th win in 17 starts and their 4th win out nf 5 starts in the N.W.O.C. Wiseman started the team off with his famous one-handed shot and Cedarville was never headed from this point. Kavanagh and Roberts were in good form and scored 18 and 13 points respec- tively. McNeal and Brown showed good defensive play throughout the game. CEDARVILLE TRIMS WILMINGTON TO BECOME CHAMPS! Before a near capacity crowd the Cedarville Yellow Jackets defeated the Wil- mington Quakers to carry off the championship laurels of the N.W.O.C. This win climaxed a successful season of 13 wins out of 18 starts. E. Kavanagh, high scorer for Cedarville, led the attack with 16 points, followed by McNeal with 9 and Roberts with 8 points. Wiseman and Brown showed veteran ability in holding down their guard positions. Cedarville maintained her point-a-minute record which she has established this season by defeating the Quakers 41-30. Page .cL:qx-Fortr