SMU and SIU Meet in Intersecting Contests at SIU Arena
SMU visits SIU after a 3-0 start for the Salukis who beat Culver-Stockton Wichita State and Washington U. of St. Louis while SMU opened 0-3 on the road at Vanderbilt and Georgia Tech and Western Kentucky. Coach Bob Prewitt’s 6-18 last season and the Mustangs’ lack of size are noted as the teams prepare for tonight’s 8:05 game following a 5:45 p.m. freshman contest.
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Howe and Hull shine in busy NHL night
Gordie Howe, at 40, scored twice with two assists as Detroit beat the New York Rangers 5-1. Bobby Hull collected his 23rd career hat trick for Chicago in a 7-4 win over Boston. Toronto beat Pittsburgh 4-1, St. Louis tied Philadelphia 4-4, Minnesota defeated Oakland 4-1. Nolet scored twice for Philadelphia as St. Louis maintained the lead in the West with a 12th straight unbeaten game.
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Stronger foes on top Big Ten cagers 20 7 so far
The Big Ten opens a tougher week with a 20 7 record after a 7 nonconference sweep. Key games feature Duke Notre Dame Western Kentucky on a busy schedule. Notable scorers include Iowa guard John Johnson with 46 points and Michigan State’s Bernie Copeland hit a last second jumper.
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Bears Upset Rams 17-16 as Division Hopes Grow
Chicago Bears stun Los Angeles 17-16 to keep pace in the NFL Central as the Rams are eliminated from the title race. Key plays include an 88 yard kickoff return by Clarence Childs and a late misapplied down that preserved Chicago’s win. Jack Concannon led the Bears with strong passing and a measured defensive effort.
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Bears' coach Phil Handler dies at 60
Phil Handler, 60, longtime Chicago Bears assistant coach since 1952, collapsed and died at home after watching a 17-16 Bears win over the Rams. A heart ailment had kept him from attending games. he previously played and coached for the Cardinals, and was a noted Southwestern Conference guard at Texas Christian University.
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Granite City tops Collinsville on home floor in tight win
Granite City defeated Collinsville 73 68 at home led by Gary Simpson who averages 26.4 points per game. John Van Buskirk and Simpson have partnered for three years as guards, with Rich Hutchings anchoring the center spot while the Warriors face strong holiday tourney activity and rankings.
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Crenshaw Delivers Dream Day in 28 21 Victory
Willis Crenshaw ran for 162 yards and three touchdowns for St Louis, the fourth best Cardinal rushing performance, as the Cardinals beat the Giants 28 21. Crenshaw praised new blocking schemes and agility work, while Cleveland clinched the Century Division with Washington losing. Fran Tarkenton threw for 326 yards in a losing effort for the Giants.
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