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Newspaper
Anderson Herald
Location
Anderson, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1961
Page
3
In a night of scattered results, Wilkinson defeated the Beveragemen to top Great Northern in a key matchup. Several matches featured Spartan, Indian, and Wildcat competitors with mixed outcomes including pins and decisions at Logansport and surrounding venues.
New Castle Star reports that the Trojans leading scorer and rebounder broke a bone in his right hand after being struck on the end of a finger by a ball during practice. He will be out indefinitely while sidelined.
Purdue's leading scorer Terry Dischinger cut the middle finger of his right hand in a chemistry lab, requiring five stitches. The 6-7 junior, averaging 25.5 points in 11 games, practiced but was limited and may miss Saturday's Iowa game if stitches remain.
Milwaukee Braves catcher Del Crandall and his wife welcomed their fourth son, Jeffrey Alan, at Misericordia Hospital weighing 8 pounds 9 ounces.
The Anderson Downtown Coaches Club hosts Veer to address the panel alongside a long line of notable speakers since 1947 including Jesse Owens John Longfellow Adolph Rupp and Carl Erskine. The event features a mix of basketball and other sports figures with local teams like the Pirates noted for their speed and performance.
Reading from Shelbyville to Westfield and beyond, scores span many teams. Notable numbers include Indiana Tech 106 and DePauw 4, with several close games in the Montgomery County Tourney and surrounding matches.
Robertson sparked a high scoring game as the West Stars defeated the East 153 to 131. Boh Peeling and other players contributed in a torrid shooting display while Bob Cousy faced stifling defense and notable rebounds.
The Pirates overpower Fort Wayne Catholic with pin attempts and quick finishes. Huntzinger pins Delaney at 0 28. Pat Starrete earns a decision for MN. Prather and Burgers win by pins. Bonner pins Wik. Little loses by decision to Shrover.
Sam Snead becomes the first player to three-putt in Israel during a Rosehild Trophy match at the Carrea Sarena Golf Club course as Corcoran, director of the Internal GF Association, returns from Israel with Harry Weetman of England in the event. The match opened amid heat and a rare birdie for Snead.
In Indiana high school football standings Attucks Kokomo Muncie are listed in order with teams like Froche Rossover Logansport Covington Berne Royerton Peru Elkfiart and Pinnsil showing records around 11-2 13-1 and 10-3 as the season progresses. The report notes unbeaten status for the leading position and lists several teams by city and rank.
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