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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1961
Page
13
Big Ten coaches pressed for changes on eligibility and financial aid, while debating schedules through 1965 66 and a possible seven conference games on a 10 game season. They urged rule reform to ease penalties for missed signals and support free substitution, with Rose Bowl contract talks due Friday in a faculty athletic directors session.
The Interstate Conference on Chicago starts a winter meeting with final action on withdrawals by Southern Illinois and Eastern Michigan universities. If accepted, withdrawals take effect next school year, leaving a five school setup including Central Michigan, Eastern Illinois, Illinois State, Northern Illinois, and Western Illinois. The agenda also covers routine business, committee reports, and officer elections.
Elgin Baylor, likely the top player, may return to duty after a six week recall. He scored 56, 45, and 47 in three Lakers wins over Syracuse, boosting L A’s Western lead to five and a half games. Other results include St Louis 197 Philadelphia 182 and Detroit 133 New York 97.
St Louis December 7 AP reports Cardinals first round pick Irv Goode 6 5 228 pounds from Kentucky has signed with the team for 1962.
Grade basketball notes a 47 46 score with University School led by Norman 16 and Tedvick 10 while Du Quoin Eisenhauer 11 and Brumley 7 contributed. Other names include Higgins 24 Renzatila 6 Stoelzle 4 Gardiner 1 Geilhau sen 1 and Campanella 5. Preliminary shows University School 46 Du Quain 8.
Indiana swimmers highlight the Illinois event with Chet Jastremski leading AAU honors and world records. Indiana’s Kim Counsilman named 1961 Coach of the Year for building a national program.
Baylor arrives in New York facing Utah State in the inaugural Gotham Bowl. Coach Bridgers notes their pro style offense may offset Utah State’s weight advantage of about 20 pounds per man. Utah State’s beef includes linemen Merlin Olsen, Clark Miller and Clyde Brock. The game will be televised nationally by ABC at 12:15 p.m. Central.
Ohio State beat Pittsburgh 99 79 behind 23 points from two-time All American Lucas despite knee trouble. Lucas said knees were swollen and inflamed and may miss weekend games against Wichita and Wake Forest. Buckeyes seek ninth win. Wichita State and Wake Forest next.
Lake View 71 Tuley 52 Steinmetz 78 Taft 52 Gordon Tech 63 Lane Tech 53 Hyde Park 66 Shore 64 ot DuSable 72 Vocational 30 Roosevelt 66 Mather 58 Parker 79 Harrison 37 Carver 75 Corpus Christi 42 Austin 76 Senn 45 Kelvyn Park 46 Valley 44 Harlan 54 Hisreh 47 North Park 51 Amundsen 32 Taylorville 48 Springfield 34 Rochester 66 Petersburg 51 Riverton 43 Elkhart 38
National Basketball Association score roundup with Boston defeating Cincinnati 103 to 102 in a close finish. St Louis beat Philadelphia 197 to 152, Detroit defeated New York 133 to 97, Los Angeles topped Syracuse 123 to 121 in a volatile contest.
Local prep basketball fixtures list dense with mismatched towns and schools. Teams like Sparta Du Quoin Chester Zeigler Eldorado Johnston City Shawnee Hurst Bush U School Dahlgren Woodlay Vall C ab Orchard Waltonville Shawneetown Cave in Rock Rosiclare Equality Tamms Thebes Coulterville Tamatoa Dongola Brookport Joppa Karnak Sandoval Ashley Alto Pass Goreville Grand Chain Cairo Summer Charleston Mo West Frankfort Johnston City Alcks Mt. Vernon Metropolis Marion Centralia Salem Sparta Murphysboro Shawnee Lesser Walter McLeansboro Mound City Cairo Joppa Golconda appear in scattered pairings and venues.
St Louis Dec 7 AP Frank Pop Ivy resigns as head coach of the Cardinals after four seasons citing the need for results. Manager Walter Wolfner called him a fine coach and honorable man while noting the team finished 5-7-0 this year, disappointing hopes for a division title.
Far West Utah 96 Texas State 61 Air Force 81 Hardin Simmons 6 California 58 Saint Marys California Utah State 67 Idaho State 63.
Collinsville posted a 63 38 win over 3 0 Carl as coach Fletcher led Cahokia style play with center Bogiel scoring 19 for the Kahoks. Comanches beat Granite City 55 43 in opener without star Ken McBride, while Harrisburg fell to Marion 54 52 in a league opener highlighting shifts in South Seven Conference odds.
SIU freshman team coached by George Tubelt beat McKendree College 73 to 70 to even the record at 1-1. Dai Fulton hit two late free throws sealing the victory as Rich Williams 21 and Joe Ramsey 14 led SIU in a game marked by rebounding and a high 870 field goal percentage for the Salukis. McKendree’s Chuck Garrett led with 16 points.
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