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Newspaper
Anderson Herald
Location
Anderson, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1961
Page
18
Muncie Central Bearcats and East Chicago Washington Senators, still undefeated, clash Friday night in a region full of strong prep teams. Both squads feature rising stars and deep rosters as they eye key upcoming games across Indiana this week.
Wichita shocks Purdue 71 to 68 as Ernie Moore and Lanny VanEman combine for 41 points. Purdue’s Terry Dischinger racks up 36 but the Boilermakers fall short without Kim McGinley. Wichita wins with balanced outside shooting and a second half rally to erase a 54-49 deficit.
National League scores Montreal 4 Boston 3 and Toronto 3 New York 2. Detroit 3 Chicago 2. American League results Buffalo 5 Pittsburgh 3 Providence 2 Hershey 0 Rochester 3 Cleveland 0 Quebec 7 Springfield 2. Regional high school and college matches listed through Saturday with numerous town pairings and tournament notes.
A reader advertises seeking firearms and military memorabilia for purchase. The note requests contact and specifics on items offered. No further details provided.
Indiana 76 North Carolina 70 and other college results feature Indiana State 100 Ind. Central 84 Michigan 74 Denver 63 Kentucky 86 St. Louis 77 Duke 89 Clemson 66 Iowa 69 S. D. State 52 Nebraska 65 Notre Dame 61 Memphis State 62 Texas A M Wisconsin 91 Washington St Louis 63 Detroit 88 Xavier Ohio 73 Geo Washington 95 Davidson 77 Georgetown 71 American 68 John Carroll 88 Carnege Tech 83 E Tenn State 89 Furman 69 N Carolina A I 93 Hampton Queens 94 Adelphia 88 Loyola Chicago 96 N Dakota 73 Cincinnati 60 Drake 59 Villanova 74 Iowa State 53 Sundays scores Philadelphia 118 Chicago 109 Cincinnati 134 New York 94 Cleveland 107 Pittsburgh 102 Washington 101 Los Angeles 100 Kansas City 97 Chicago 89 Mondays NBA Cincinnati 133 Chicago 117
Indiana State's Sycamores surged with 14 of 17 second half field goals to topple Indiana Central 100-84. Howard Dardeen shot 15 of 19, Steve Newton 15, John Robbins 16, Ray Goddard 14 for ISU, while Central's Tom Moran scored 28 and Harold Boyd 26 as Greyhounds fall to 3-2. Indiana State improves with only a loss to Cincinnati in five starts.
The San Francisco Saints of the American Basketball League announced the signing of Ron Horn a 6 7 forward from Gas City Indiana formerly with Indiana University and the St Louis Hawks. Horn fills a vacancy after the Saints released Joe Gardere formerly of St Marys.
Horton Smith former golfing great was reported in fair condition in Springfield Missouri after his second operation in less than three months. The illness was not disclosed though his physician confirmed the hospital admission and authorized the statement.
Anderson College hosts Franklin College in a Hoosier Conference game at 7 30 p m in East a St gym. Grizzlies led by Herman Moyer aim to rebound after a 77 75 loss to Hanover, while Franklin seeks a fourth straight win outside the league and a dark horse role this season.
Nebraska rallied from eight down at halftime to defeat Notre Dame 65 to 61. Notre Dame early control faded as John Dearie Ar mand Reo and John Andreola each picked up early fouls, allowing Nebraska to seize momentum and turn a 30 38 halftime deficit into a comeback victory.
A rustic tip encourages visitors to bring a small token of appreciation when hunting or fishing on someone else’s land. A box of shells and candy for the host’s family during off seasons is suggested to make a good impression. Visiting the landowner at Christmas is recommended for lasting goodwill.
Oscar Robertson tallied 32 points and 20 assists to propel the Cincinnati Royals past the Chicago Packers 133-117 in Dayton. The Royals shot 49.1 percent to Chicago's 42.3 and built a lead after a 16-16 tie. Bob Leonard led Chicago with 31 points.
Indiana guard Tom Bolyard scored 22 points including a late sequence of a layup and two free throws to seal a 76 70 win over North Carolina. The Tar Heels led early but Indiana pulled away, with UNC tying the game at 66 66 with 4:41 left before Bolyard's finishing burst. Larry Brown topped UNC with 22 points.
A 21 game week unfolds with Noblesville Madison Heights Vernon Two Middletown Lapel Alex Elwood each playing twice. Alexandria hosts Tipton in CIC play while Noblesville visits Lapel and Madison Heights faces Lebanon and New Castle. Local wrestling features Melby vs Lubich at Anderson Armory.
Bethel Methodist trampled North Anderson 76 to 64 in Senior B. Madison Avenue belted First Baptist 75 to 6. Grace Methodist defeated Belmont 62 to 26. First Nazarene beat Park Place Methodist 43 to 24 in Junior competition.
Maco Beverage used a fast break to pull away in the third quarter and beat Dodd Electric 100 to 87 to claim the Indianapolis City championship. Ralph Teter led with 26 points, John Teague 16, Wayne Duncan 15, and Jack Tilley 14. Dodd Electric had five double figure scorers. The Beveragemen improve to 5 0 in the Bush Callahan League and will open the Holiday tournament next Sunday at Dearborn Gym. Former jockey Conn McCreary is now training Morris Lober’s horses of Richmond Indiana.
Duke Blue Devils beat Clemson 89-66 in Durham to extend their win streak to four. Art Heyman led with 26 points, supported by Buzzy Harrison 15, Fred Schmidt 12, and Jeff Mullins 12 as Duke built a 48-32 halftime margin. Clemson top scorer was Nick Milasnovich with 19 points.
A California woman who was struck by a baseball bat at Wrigley Field lost her $65,000 damage suit against the Cincinnati Reds and outfielder Wally Post in a Superior Court jury verdict.
The Gun Barn advertises a Bausch and Lomb 10x telescope priced at 9.95 for hunting and bird watching enthusiasts. The short listing highlights optical quality and practical use in outdoor viewing.
A new barber shop has opened at 902 Nursery Road offering grooming services for men and boys. The business, named Nursery Road Barber Shop, advertises convenient hours and a welcoming, neighborhood atmosphere.
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