Xavier University Exhibit All Xavier Student Newspapers Xavier Student Newspapers 1924-02-27 Xavier University Newswire Xavier University (Cincinnati, Ohio) Follow this and additional works at: https://www.exhibit.xavier.edu/student_newspaper Part of the Higher Education Commons Recommended Citation Xavier University (Cincinnati, Ohio), "Xavier University Newswire" (1924). All Xavier Student Newspapers. 85. https://www.exhibit.xavier.edu/student_newspaper/85 This Book is brought to you for free and open access by the Xavier Student Newspapers at Exhibit. It has been accepted for inclusion in All Xavier Student Newspapers by an authorized administrator of Exhibit. For more information, please contact [email protected]. h^&Qedari}^&^ ^ ^br Published bi-weekly by the (^^ Students of StXavier College Vol. IX. CINCINNATI, WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 1924 No. 10 Xavier Wins in BULLETIN BOARD First All-St. Xavier Wednesday, February 27.— Second Half Basketball, St. Xavier vs. Mus- Convocation l:ingum, Fenwick Gym. Weiskittel Scores 20 of 29 Points- Friday, February 29.—Col­ Attendance of Students To Be Com­ Saints Miss Many Opportunities lege Club Dance, Gibson roof pulsory. Purpose Is To Stimulate To Score garden. School Spirit. Saturday, March 1.—Condi­ tioned examinations. After being- held to a 9-to9 tie "Bo.x and Co.\," operetta by Compulsory attendance at the first score at the close of the first half, the the Three Arts Society, at the general convocation of students in St. Xavier collegians pulled away Odeon, 8:15 p. m. the College of Liberal Arts, the Col­ from the Covington "Y" Puritans at Tuesday, iVlarch 4 to Wednes­ lege of Law and the School of Com­ the latter's gym, Saturday nig-ht, day, March 12.—Novena of merce and Sociology will be required February 23, in the second half and grace in honor of St. Francis at tho session to be held in St. Xavier won the tilt by a 11-point margin. Xavier, at St. Xavior Church. Memorial Plall, Seventh and Syca­ The score was 29 to 18. Friday, March 14.—First all- more streets, Friday evening, March Dick Weiskittel, Xavier center, St. Xavier convocation, at St. 14. This announcement was made re­ with his rangy arms scooped up Xavier High School, 8 p. m. cently by Rev. Hubert F. Brockman, passes and dribbles in a most inter­ S. .1., president of the college. esting- manner. He tallied 20 points, Father Brockman will deliver an seven times he hit the rim from the important message at the convoca­ field, and he made 6 of his 13 at­ PASSION PLAY TO BE THIS tion, while a prominent outside speak­ tempts from the free throw line. YEAR'S ALL-ST. XAVIER er will also give a short talk on a The Saints had three .shots to one SHOW pertinent subject to the assembled for the Puritans, yet inability of the collegians. college boys to locate the rim pre­ The convocation will count as class All Departments Will Participate in attendance in the respective depart­ vented their score from reaching- a Presentation During Holy Week. higher mark. St. Xavier made only ments. Hence, a "cut" of the convo­ cation will be dealt with in the same 9 of their 18 attempts for free A departure from the accustomed throws. The Puritans were not much procedure as a "skip" of class. The theatrical presentations heretofore convocation will probably be held better in this respect, as they missed given by students of St. Xavier will about as many as they made. from 8 to 9 p. m. be made this spring- when a Passion According to the plan jiroposed by "Irv" Hart, '23, and former star Play will serve as the "all-St. Xavier" Father Brockman student speakers guard at St. Xavier, played with the show of the year. from each of the departments will Puritans. His defensive work, to­ Passion Play performances have give a brief talk. gether with that of Ritter, was re­ grown in vogue throughout the The purpose of the general inter- sponsible for checking the Xavier country, and this type of sacred department assembly is to stimulate cagers during the first half. Eddie drama in many instances has been enthusiasm and school spirit in all Coons, forward and coach of the "Y" cited as ranking vvith the highest the students. "One for all and all five, and former star U. C. athlete, form of dramatic effort. The pres­ for one" will be the slogan. played a good game, although lacking ence of the Oberammergau players Provided that the first convocation, the steadiness which characterized his in the United States at this time has similar to that in vogue at other col­ play in college. increased American interest in the leges and universities, is successful, The line-up: Passion Play. Lovers of all that is periodical assemblies will be held at the best in art and in the theater stated intervals in the future. Puritans— G. F. T.P. flocked to the Cincinnati Music Hall Overand, f 15 7 when the original Passion Players Coons, f 2 2 6 from the little Bavarian village ex­ MANION WINS WASHING- Linneman, c 0 0 0 hibited their handiwork here recently. TON MEDAL Hart, g- 10 2 The Passion Play to be given by Ritter, g- 0 0 0 St. Xavier will be based on either Thomas J. Manion, '20, was de­ Leslie, g 113 "The Upper Room," by Rt. Rev. clared the winner of the Washington Msgr. Robert Hugh Benson, or an­ medal at the annual oratorical con­ Totals 5 8 18 other work based on the suffering- of test held at Hamilton County Mem­ the Saviour, written by Rev. Mich­ orial Hall, Thursday evening, Feb­ St. Xavier— G. F. T.P. ael Gorman, S. J. The play will be ruary 21. Speaking on "The World Reynolds, f 113 presented during Holy Week, as the Court," Manion declared it to be the Weiner, f 12 4 college authorities in charge believe off-spring of the League of Nations. Weiskittel, c 7 6 20 that time to be most fitting and suit­ He argued against the entry of the Marnell, g 0 0 0 able for the rendition. United States into the court, saying Sullivan, g 10 2 Characters in the cast will be se­ that America's internal problems re­ Bartlett, g 0 0 0 lected from among- the student body main to be solved before she should of the College of Liberal Arts, the even consider interfering in compli­ Totals 19 9 29 Law School, the School of Commerce cated international difficulties. (Continued on page 7) (Continued on page 7) Referee—Lane. TFTE XAVERIAN NEWS. Qke^^enan'NeNQs \ j„ Qur Letter Box j Annals of the Past Pj^ Stuoents ^St-Xa-oler Coilega (From the Xavier Athenaeum) Subscnplion $1.50 per year Published bi-weekly. Dear Editor: Ten Years Ago Publicat-on dny, Wed"esday. The Alumni As;ociation lost a OfBce, Room 103, Alumni Hall, Dana and The St. Xavier High School team faithful and active member by the Herald Avenues. again was the last of the city high death of JoscDh A. Brockman, which THE STAFF schools to go down in dafeat at the occurred at his home February 19. Facultv Adviser..Rev. Daniel M. O'Connell, S.J. re-ent basketball tour.lament held at Mr. Erockman was well-known in EDITORIAL DEPARTMENT the University of Cincinnati gym­ Editor-in-Chief Victor W. J. FeiRhery, '24 business and church circles and was ManaKJnB Editor Clement J. Fchuck, '24 nasium. It was only after a bitter a brother of Rev. Hubert F. Brock­ Libeial Arts Robert M. Olinger, '26 struggie that the Franklin (Ind.) man and Mr. Harry Frockman. both Commerce and Sociology team defer-tcd them in their fifth George V Bidincer, Ph B., '22 of the Society of Jesus. Father Lnw Mabel V. Madden, '24 game. It certainly was a splendid I rockman was the celebrant of the Sports..'" E.nrl J. Winter. '26 showing and one of which St. Xavier solemn funeral Mass. F..r.,f Ph:l T. Kon-'ed-'. "25 and Cincinnati may be proud. Magazine Page: J. Leroy Grogan, '25 Kpeciilb G. Murray l^aUd.iek.'2P The way in which the other city Five Years Ago F,^c'ia->Brs To=<'i'li '•" '.'"6 high school tenms, after they them­ The Philopedian Society is heartily Contributing -Writer Joseph A. Dell. '25 Art John A. Mm- av. '25 selves had been defeated, and also co-operating with the Peace Confer­ Humor.... J. Harrv Moore. '25 many students of the institution ence in deciding- all the important po­ BUSINESS DEPARTMENT where the tournament was held, ac­ litical and social problems of the Rusiness Manag-r Albert M. Schmit?,, '25 cepted this feat, is a mar on C.ncin­ present day. A.ist. Business Mannger....Ch!is. F. Murphv, 26 nati's athletic record. From them Circu^at'on Manager William A. Rudd, '27 jeers and cries of derision were "With the Sophs" directed at St. Xavier High phyers. Guiney, Amann, Kyte, Maggini, FOR A GREATER ST. XAVIER In the game with Franklin, a univer­ An All-St. Xavier Student Council Bunker and Boeh furnish the "eats" Pf^riid'cal Studrrt Ccnvncalint^s sity man wearing a sweater which and amusement fer the class. Orpanization of Dramatic and Glee Clubs bears a letter representing the city as •' Stndvt Anvvnl well a3 the institution from which it "With the Freshmen" Cnnstrnction of Gymnasium BuiWnn was receivad, ro:e and led cheers for Continued Eff^rt in Dormitory Drive Freshmen showed that they had l.iicri'asrd Interest in Academic Pursuits the opposition.