1899–1900_Michigan_State_Normal_Normalites_men's_basketball_team

1899–1900 Michigan State Normal Normalites men's basketball team

1899–1900 Michigan State Normal Normalites men's basketball team

American college basketball season


1899–1900 was the third year of basketball at Michigan State Normal School. Both games were played against Michigan State University. Michigan State Normal School ended up splitting the games and finished 1–1. It was the only year for coach Leslie A. Butler. John Miller was basketball Manager but resigned before any games where played.

1900 Michigan State Normal Men's College Basketball Team
Leslie A. Butler

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Roster

The team captain was H.W. Conklin.[1]

Number Name Position Class Hometown
Hugh W. Conklin Center Senior Owosso, MI
Frank Leonard Cross Guard Junior Cherry Hill, MI
C.A. Palmer Forward Senior Ridgeway Township, MI
Fred Q. Gorton Guard Senior Ypsilanti, MI
Earl Reid Guard Senior Alpine Township, MI
Edwin S. Murray Forward Senior

Schedule

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Eastern Michigan Media Guide[2] and school yearbook list two games played while Michigan State Media Guide[3] only list one. Game is mentioned in the February 18, 1900 edition of the Detroit Free Press. [4] [5]

Game Notes

February 10, 1900

Michigan Normal was leading 5-2 at the half. Cross was the leading scorer with 6 points followed by Palmer with 5 and Conklin with 2.

March 3, 1900

C.A. Palmer scored all 8 points for EMU, making four shots. The Detroit Free Press also mentions that Earl Reid played good.[6]


References

  1. The Aurora (VII ed.). Senior Class of 1900.
  2. "The Normal College News, March 13, 1900". Retrieved December 18, 2023.
  3. Detroit Free Press, March 4, 1900

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