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    1. 1939 Steelhead - Indian Basketeers
    2. Chris Havnar
    3. Indian Basketeers ELVERT WILSON held down a forward berth throughout the season. His excellent defensive ability as well as his ability at hitting the basket made him a valuable man on the team. His back-board work often helped to bring victory. Elvert's graduation leave a spot hard to fill. BOB WILL playing his third and last year for the Indians saw plenty of action in a guard position. Bob was captain in the majority of the games and inspired the team to victory more than once. His defense ability and agility were far above average. Bob is another player who follows the graduation route. ROGER DICK held down a forward berth on the Indian five. His accurate shooting made him one of the big funs in The Dalles' scoring attack. Roger is only a junior and will be back to help form the nucleus of next year's team. ED CRANE played his first year on the Brave quintet. His defensive ability and ball-handling won the respect of all who watched him. Ed consistently scored in the crucial moments. He will return next year to fill a regular berth on the local five. DICK WILEY - There are few who will dispute the fact that Dick was one of the best shots on the team. His deadeye shooting and height made him a valuable member to the locals. Many games were put on ice by his shooting. Dick's graduation will leave a big gap to be filled. JACK BOTHWELL, the tallest man on the team, played center for the Indians. His shooting from inside the key marked him as a player of exceptional ability. Jack also spent a lot of his time working the back-board on defense. He is only a junior and much is expect of him next season. GLENN SPIVEY played his first year on the Indian squad. Although not a regular, Glenn will se plenty of action next year. His ball-handling ability marks him as an excellent prospect for 1940. DEWEY WAGENBLAST is the last of the four year lettermen. Although not a regular this season, Dewey has seen action in three previous campaigns. He could be called on to fill the forward position at any time. Dewey is another lost through graduation. WAYNE CAPPS was a reserve forward playing his first year of varsity ball. His speed made it hard for opponents to get a clear shot, and his shooting was good. He will return to see action in the new gym. LYLE SELLECK was a reserve guard on the local five. There is little doubt but that his spirit inspired the team to victory on several occasions. Whenever reserve power was needed Lyle could supply it. He is lost for competition in '40 via graduation.

    07/04/2004 12:29:15