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December 12, 1925
The Washington Tribune
Washington, District Of Columbia
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Howard University's basketball practice begins after football season, with games scheduled against several teams. New gymnasium nears completion for January 9th dedication game against Storer College. Coach John H. Burr leads squad including returning players; prospects for winning team are bright.
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Howard Basketball Season Begins
The football season having closed, basketball practice at Howard University has begun.
Games have been booked with Wilberforce, Morgan, West Virginia, Lincoln and other teams. Games are pending with Fisk, Morehouse and Atlanta. The new gymnasium and armory on the University Campus, which is now nearing completion, promises to be ready early in January and the court will be dedicated with a game on January 9th against Storer College, Harpers Ferry, W. Va. The basketball squad is coached by John H. Burr, a member of the faculty of the Department of Physical Education. William Lawton has been elected captain of the team.
From all indications prospects of Howard having a winning combination superior to last year's team are very bright. Among those who have already responded to the call are "Billy" Carpenter, Moroney, Washington and Spencer, of last year's varsity; Spears, Whitted and Simpson of the great Kappa Pledgee team, and Allen, Lester and Johnson, substitutes of last year. Coach Burr intends to carry a squad of thirty men through the season, and also a freshman team.
The football season having closed, basketball practice at Howard University has begun.
Games have been booked with Wilberforce, Morgan, West Virginia, Lincoln and other teams. Games are pending with Fisk, Morehouse and Atlanta. The new gymnasium and armory on the University Campus, which is now nearing completion, promises to be ready early in January and the court will be dedicated with a game on January 9th against Storer College, Harpers Ferry, W. Va. The basketball squad is coached by John H. Burr, a member of the faculty of the Department of Physical Education. William Lawton has been elected captain of the team.
From all indications prospects of Howard having a winning combination superior to last year's team are very bright. Among those who have already responded to the call are "Billy" Carpenter, Moroney, Washington and Spencer, of last year's varsity; Spears, Whitted and Simpson of the great Kappa Pledgee team, and Allen, Lester and Johnson, substitutes of last year. Coach Burr intends to carry a squad of thirty men through the season, and also a freshman team.
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Triumph
What keywords are associated?
Basketball Season
Howard University
John H. Burr
William Lawton
New Gymnasium
Storer College
Team Prospects
What entities or persons were involved?
John H. Burr
William Lawton
"Billy" Carpenter
Moroney
Washington
Spencer
Spears
Whitted
Simpson
Allen
Lester
Johnson
Where did it happen?
Howard University Campus
Story Details
Key Persons
John H. Burr
William Lawton
"Billy" Carpenter
Moroney
Washington
Spencer
Spears
Whitted
Simpson
Allen
Lester
Johnson
Location
Howard University Campus
Event Date
January 9th
Story Details
Basketball practice starts at Howard University; games booked with various teams; new gymnasium to open with dedication game against Storer College; coach John H. Burr assembles squad of returning and new players; bright prospects for superior team.