Mallards hold off Wildcats in close Washburn contest
The Mallards upset the Wildcats 63 to 57 as Ken Ger rammed in 17 points and Tom Stickel 13 with Bob Dewey 15. Washburn-Low Point beat Henry-Senach Ducklings 55 to 37 in the preliminary game.
17 Jan 1962
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Newspaper
Henry News Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1962
Page
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The Mallards upset the Wildcats 63 to 57 as Ken Ger rammed in 17 points and Tom Stickel 13 with Bob Dewey 15. Washburn-Low Point beat Henry-Senach Ducklings 55 to 37 in the preliminary game.
Parland High School beat Mag a Swaney Pirates 63 to 35 on the Hilltop court. Coach Bill Rogers notches his seventh win in ten starts as Parland leads the game with 19 point leader Raguet and others contributing while Mag a Swaney struggles to an eighth straight loss.
In a Tuesday night thriller Williamsfield outlasted Sparland 70 64 after double overtime. Joe Murdock sealed the win with two free throws 10 seconds left in regulation, and Jerry Quick delivered late for the Bombers. Williamsfield led by scoring from Ants Olson and Steve P4218 while Sparland counters with quick baskets.
The Mallards of Coach John Keegan host Lostant Rams this Friday Jan 19 after a 6 5 season mark and earlier loss to Lostant. Center Bf Schafer Wright and Wayne Spitzer lead the offense as Keegan faces Rams charged with firepower and size. The following Tuesday Jan 23 the Mallards travel to Granville to meet Hopkins Hornets in a rematch that includes an earlier overtime win for Hopkins.
Bradley University's basketball team, led by coach Charles Orsborn, rides a stellar season with sophomores stepping up to a ninth national ranking. A win at Wichita and Drake could seal a Missouri Valley title, as Henry Senachwine’s Mallards reel off seven straight and impress with a late surge.
The Henry Cardinals defeated St. Mary's Parochial in two junior games at Henry grade school gym. The lights won 21 to 17 and the heavies edged 17 to 15, with St Mary's Schwiderski scoring 9 of his team's points in the second game.
Lostant Rams beat Washburn 63 to 49 in a Tri County conference game played Saturday night at Lostant. Bill Schafer led Lostant with 17 points, while Larry Sterling was Washburns only double figure scorer with 12.
Bowling standings and high scores from Lacon Lanes include High Team Series for Lacon Lanes 2044 Newell's 2014 Oz-Tins 1984. Individuals: Newell 601 and Ozga 598 in men. Peterson 561 and Austin 533 in women. Weekly leaders include W Russell 265 and Ozga 254. Suburban League totals show Club LaCon 2723 top, Nevitt 653 in highs.
Mid-County survived a late Metamora push to win 65-64 at Varna Tuesday night. It was the Bulldogs sixth straight win and seventh in nine games. Norman Nelson provided six points in the final period to seal the victory while Bud Grieves led Mid-County scorers and Dennis Tipsword paced Metamora with 19 points.
Hopkins Hornets rally to beat Tiskilwa 70 to 63 at Granville. Dick Anderson leads late comeback after a tight first three periods with Jim McCoy and Jim Sterling scoring 15 each for Tiskilwa. Hopkins to face Magnolia Swaney Friday.
The Rotary clubs of Marshall county at Varna Henry Lacon and Toluca will again present a good sportsmanship trophy during the Tri-County tournament starting January 29. Inez Peterson of Varna will co-ordinate. anonymous judges will assess players coaches and fans. the trophy honors the entire community’s conduct.
District Governor James Dorothy of Sterling will present the Tri County traveling sportsmanship trophy at the championship game. The trophy, owned by Henry Rotary Club, honors Marshall County clubs with Henry-Senachwine last year. The award has promoted local sportsmanship and has been displayed at Henry-Senachwine High School.
Wenona player Mike Flynn scored 23 points to lead Wenona to a 75 56 road win over Lostant. Lostant Rams were led by Bill Schaeffer with 16 points as Lostant fell to 6 5 on the season.
Hennepin high school basketball beat Bureau Township 79 to 54 at home. Jim Petersen led with 30 points, Tom Grant added 21, and Warfield scored 18 for the winners.
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