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Show 20 ACORN were so quick and passed so brilliantly that the Saints couldn't hold them down." The first half ended 23 to 18 in favor of Weber. Both teams came back strong, playing close ball, Smith and Bel-nap fighting a battle from the foul line. Bennion, the Saints' star guard, adding three field goals in quick succession, tied up the score. From then until the end of the game, with the score 41 to 41, was played the greatest exhibition of basket-ball ever seen in the state. In the extra period that was played, the excitement was so great that the B. Y. U. hall almost shook on its foundation. A foul was called on Weber and Smith missed the attempt. Then one was called on the Saints and Belnap successfully scored the basket which made the score 42 to 41 for Weber. On the next toss-up, McKay outjumped Smith fully six inches. Then Toone, with one of his famous bullet shots, sent the ball to Bel-nap, who, with his guard hanging over him, stretched out and tossed the ball in the basket. This ended one of the hardest fough games ever seen in the state and brought the State Championship to Weber. Smith and Bennion were easily the stars for the Saints, Smith making 33 out of the 41 points and Bennion scoring the other 8. Bel-nap was the star of the evening and proved to be the fastest forward in the state. His basket throwing was brilliant, while his work from the foul line was of a class that is hard to beat. In the game he made 28 out of 32 tries, as well as scored 6 field baskets. The guarding of Lindsay and Toone was of the highest order, both shutting out his opponent. Lindsay, with his snappy passing, put life into his team. McKay and Jones were both fast and heady, which had a great deal to do with the winning of the game. Snow 22, Murdock 33; Heber 31, Lehi 28. Further Necessities. A State Championship is not to be acquired every year. It takes work of the hardest kind in order to bring back such honors. Weber is proud of her basket-ball team and the boys are pleased to think that they were the means of bringing the State Championship to Weber. Xow Students, this is but one championship. Track and baseball are now to take the place of basket-ball for the remainder of the year. Get busy on the track and help your class win the loving cup. Then help the school toward the same goal. A baseball league has been organized this year between the Ogden High School, the State Industrial, the School for the Deaf and Blind and the Weber Academy. Each team is scheduled to play eight games and the winner of the league will receive a silver loving cup. Don't sit back, students, and say that you can't do anything. Get out and try and remember that you are a student of Weber; that she needs your support in order to win in track and baseball. If the students will support this action that silver loving cup will make its home at Weber. Alumni The preceding issues have contained descriptions of various places of note, written by Weber graduates. Many other papers have been received, but lack of space will not permit their being published at this time. However, we take this means of thanking all who have contributed toward the success of this department, and hope that in the future more members will take sufficient pride in the "Acorn" to contribute any material of interest. No doubt, before this issue comes from press, the Alumni Association will have given their annual dancing party. If present plans materialize, this party will excel any given heretofore. The dance is scheduled for March 28 and an evening of genuine pleasure is anticipated. Plans have already been discussed for the annual Alumni reunion, given during commencement week. The committee in charge is extremely enthusiastic and will leave nothing undone to make it the biggest and best affair of its kind in the history of the school. Although nothing definite has been decided upon, there will be a diversion from former occasions. Every victory achieved by the supporters of the Purple and White, and every evidence of progress for the Academy, brings joy to the hearts of all who have been under Weber's influence. The encouraging outlook for the gymnasium, the winning of the state basket-ball championship, the high standard of the "Acorn," the loyal Student Body, the efficient faculty, is all a source of much satisfaction. It points toward a better Weber. Will you help the Souvenir. |