DiMaggio recalling glory and Roosevelt moment at 21
Joe DiMaggio talks about his famed hitting streak, his hard training, and the notable World Series moment at the Polo Grounds when President Roosevelt acknowledged his catch. He recalls the taxi cab incident and reflects on the lasting pride of that gesture from the president.
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Cincinnati Signs Hill from Cedar Rapids Jefferson
Joe Hill a 6-4 285 pound sophomore signed a national letter of intent with the University of Cincinnati. Hill started at right guard last season for Ellsworth Community College whose Panthers finished 10-1 and No 2 nationally after a 24-3 win over DuPage in the Like Cola Bowl at the UNI Dome Cedar Falls. Hill also wrestled heavyweight placing third in his senior year at Jefferson and is projected as a right offensive tackle.
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Cyclone Gophers Clash In Minneapolis Night Tilt
Iowa State and Minnesota meet at Williams Arena as Johnny Orr faces former assistant Jim Dutcher with the Cyclones seeking to halt the Gophers five game win streak. Barry Stevens and Ron Harris pace ISU while Davis Wilson and Shasky lead Minnesota amid a Big Ten opener looming.
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Burden fuels St Louis win over Drake in non-conference clash
Luther Burden scored a season high 33 points to lift St Louis to a 71 to 61 victory over Drake at Veterans Auditorium. The 6-1 junior guard hit 10 of 21 from the floor and 13 of 14 at the line as Drake Bulldogs dropped to 4 and 6, their fourth straight loss.
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LSU tops Vanderbilt in SEC opener showdown
Leonard Mitchell scored 18 points including late baskets to lift ninth ranked LSU past Vanderbilt 73-66 in Baton Rouge. Derrick Taylor added 16 as LSU overcame a late Commodores rally led by Phil Cox and Jeff Turner who scored 39 of Vanderbilt's points in the second half.
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Iowa Falls to Northern Illinois 69-65 in Dial Classic
Iowa slow start loses six game win streak as Northern Illinois wins 69-65 in Miami. Lisa Long leads Hawkeyes with 16 points while Lisa Becker grabs nine rebounds before fouling out. Sue Stratosta scores 20 for NIU as Lynn Kennedy sits out.
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