18 ACORN Game No. 2 Not satisfied with the game at Weber, the Salt Lake team invited Ogden to another game. The invitation was accepted, and the game was played on the Y. M. C. A.'s floor, January 11, 1913. Watson and Peterson were put into the game. The first half ended 22 to 8 against Weber. Lindsay and Belnap went into the game in the second half, but the game ended 44 to 26 in favor of Salt Lake. It has been said that a poor beginning should make a good ending. If this be true, Weber should make a good showing in the rest of the games, for this was the first game in the new near. Another Good Ending. "Good morning, Joe." "Good morning, Frank," said an enthusiastic Weber student. "But, Joe, did you ever hear of the Salt Lake High School playing Weber?" Well, yes, about five years ago, and then Weber sent them back badly beaten." "That sounds good, but let me tell you the latest. Last night Salt Lake played Weber in the Academy's hall, and once more they went back; this time badly swamped. Weber just simply played them off their feet. McKay would get the jump at center, and away they would; go until little 'A' would slip the ball into the basket. Oh, Lind's played great; he was everywhere at the same time. Salt Lake just couldn't score at all, for Weber's guards would cover them like beggars scrambling for nickels. I've got to hurry, or I'll be late for devotional; but let this tingle in your ears: Weber 41, Salt Lake 9, three field goals and three lonely fouls. The First Step. After defeating Salt Lake, Weber bent her efforts toward getting in condition for the league games that were to follow. A league was organized January 7, 1913, and each team was scheduled to play six games. The first game for Weber was January 24, with Richmond at Weber. In this game Weber tried out two new men. Toone was out of the game, while Lindsay could only play in the second half, owing to injuries. Herbert and Heiner were substituted for them. In the second half V. Belnap and Lindsay were put into the places of the above named. McKay was the star in the game, which ended 53 to 14 in favor of Weber. A soothsayer seems to be making his headquarters at Weber, for the following was seen upon a blackboard two days before the game: "And behold it came to pass that there was a great game at Weber. And it came to pass also that the team of the Weberites did cause much slaughter among the Richmondites, in so much that the latter were sorely defeated." ACORN 19 Ogden High School Tried Out. All Weber rejoiced when it was learned that the Ogden High School had entered the league. Weber supporters rejoiced much more on the 27th of January, for Weber met and defeated Ogden's team. The following were the headlines in a Salt Lake newspaper: "Weber Academy 87, O. H. S. 4. OUCH !" That expressed the game, for Weber's cry was 50 points or bust. Fourteen field baskets for McKay, 17 for A. Belnap, 9 between V. Belnap and Heiner, and the others following along with a few points to add to the score. Weber worked their signals to perfection, for the ball just chased itself through the basket. Ogden was lucky to get away with four fouls, which Weber's players could not very well prevent. At guard, Lindsay played an excellent game. The First Landing. "Stop! Look! Listen! Join the crowd for a holiday," were the words seen on the bulletin board in the Weber Academy. The cause was the victory of the Weber team over her strongest rival. Brigham brought 150 rooters with her to celebrate Weber's overthrow. Weber met them at the game with a brass band and a crowd of supporters. Then commenced the contest between, first, the rooters, then the players. Weber started off fast, with Belnap throwing several baskets The noise was almost unbearable while this was going on. Nevertheless, Weber never stopped until time was called for the first half, and the score was 21 to 3 in her favor. The second half was not so fast as the first, for Weber felt that she had a safe lead and was satisfied with holding Brigham. The game was called with Weber far in the lead, the score being 36 to 12. Lindsay was again the star player, for his guarding was spectacular. He also made four points. Belnap was also a factor in Brigham's defeat, for he scored 25 points. Some of his baskets were nerve-breakers for Brigham. After the game the Athletic Association entertained the visitors at a dancing party. At 11 o'clock the visitors returned home to prepart for their next meeting with Weber.