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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1964
Page
12
Murphysboro defeats Pinckneyville 60 to 54 to snap a 14-year drought and snap a 29-game skid. Richmond scores 20 leads Murphysboro, Svanda tops Pinckneyville with 16, free throws seal the victory as Red Devils pull away late.
Southern Illinois University will not participate in holiday tournaments this year due to final exam week and a quarter system. Coach Jack Hartman cited full schedules and lack of openings at Mile High and Arizona State events. SIU resumes practice December 2 with twice daily sessions to regain form, while scouts evaluate state prep tournaments.
SIU coach Bill Meade praised a wrestling win over a strong Denver team while noting three current wrestlers will miss January action and four more could become eligible later. Transfers Baron, Kustanok, and Pforr join as 123 to 170 pound wrestlers, Baron edging Bloomsberg’s Bill Robb in an exhibition. Don Boydston lamented light basketball crowds but praised gymnastics and wrestling turnout and urged stronger February support.
Murphysboro's 60-54 upset over Pinckneyville ends a 29 game Pinckneyville win streak against the Red Devils dating back to 1930. Mike Richmond led with 20 points, Jerry Snyder 18, Steve Glodo 13 off the bench, and Ed Reeder anchored defense. Pinckneyville fouled heavily as Murphysboro shot 26 of 34 free throws to seal the victory.
Southern Illinois University swimmers swept most events at Carbondale, defeating Evansville College 37 to 38. SIU claimed wins in 400 medley relay, 200 freestyle, 50 freestyle, 100 freestyle, 200 backstroke, 300 freestyle, 200 breaststroke, and 400 freestyle relay, while Evansville won diving and the final relay.
Annapolis, Md. December 12 AP Navy football Coach Wayne Hardin and Naval Academy athletic officials denied reports he would be fired or resign. They said his five year contract signed last January remains under renegotiation and both sides hope for a satisfactory settlement. Capt William Busik stressed no renewal recommendations have been made and noted persistent rumors origin unknown.
Thees: Coca Cola team high series 2285 led by Jansco 2285 and Bank of Her oin 2234. Coca Cola high single 820 with Janico 26 and Bank of Her rin B21. Individual high: Mary Pre wit 193 Bettie Smith 169 Marian Farley 184. High series: Bettie Smith 526 Wanda Storme 508 Sue Montgomery 509. Last line notes 1 539 American soldiers married Korean women.
Carbondale Terriers remain unbeaten in Southwest Egyptian conference play after a 73 38 win at Chester. Lynn Howerton led with 25 points, Johnny Jordan added 22, Pilly Perkins had 14 rebounds despite foul trouble, and Coach John Cherry praised fast break and defense improvements as he eyed next Friday’s key SWE clash with Sparta.
A 14 team basketball tournament starts Monday at Wayne City. Eofield won last year's title over Crab Orchard 50-48 in two overtimes. This year two finalists from 去年 receive first round byes. First round pairings include Waltonville vs Mills Prairie and Carterville vs Dahlgren on Monday.
Christopher Cops earned its first conference win 75 to 62 against University School in a Black Diamond game. Dan Gouge led Christopher with 14 points as Gary Renzaglia of U School scored 15 to top all players. Christopher improved to 1-2 in the league while U School remained 0-3 in conference play.
Drake opened with a quick lead and beat Michigan State 91 to 75. Drake led 40 30 at halftime and maintained a double digit advantage as MSU shot poorly, with Bill Curtis and Bob Netolicy scoring 26 each for Drake and Stan Washington adding 22 for MSU.
Herrin edges Harrisburg 42 40 as Rich Brandon nails a 20 foot jumper at the horn after a stalled finish. Brandon drove for a late layup miss, then recovered the ball to win. Doughty and Hunter contributed, while Feazel and Cannon led Harrisburg scoring. Game featured defensive battles and tied late in the fourth.
Herrin defeated Mt. Vernon 62 to 48 while Du Quoin beat Murphysboro 48 to 43. Benton toppled West Frankfort 49 to 39 and Carmi won over Harrisburg 54 to 45.
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