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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1969
Page
9
SIU overcame a slow first half to pound San Diego State 67 53. John Garrett sparked a 14 3 second half run with 26 points as SIU built a 16 point lead and controlled the Glass in a four of five start season.
In Gainesville Florida opened a 64 63 lead after intermission but Louisville capitalized on Moor errors to surge ahead and win 94 87. The Cardinals improved their record as Florida’s defense faltered and key plays emerged in the second half.
A roundup of college basketball scores with teams like Wisconsin, Notre Dame, Indiana, Minnesota, Drake, Creighton, Nebraska, and many others. Notable outcomes include Wisconsin 85 over Pitt 1, Minnesota 88 over Drake 76 in OT, and Creighton leading 7 to 0. The page lists numerous matchups, scores, and tournament notes across conferences.
Nebraska fashioned a 69-50 lead with five minutes left and held off Arizona 79-69 on Saturday night. The Huskers earned their seventh win in eight starts, led by a Chuck Jural basket that pushed the lead to 14 early in the game as Arizona dropped to 4-4.
The World Boxing Association ordered heavyweight champion Jimmy Ellis to negotiate a title fight with Joe Frazier by December. WBA President Emile Bruneau of New Orleans said Ellis was told to negotiate with the top contender, effectively Frazier. Bruneau planned to contact Ellis manager Angelo Dundee if no contact was made. The WBA still recognizes Ellis as champion after Cassius Clay was stripped, and the Buenos Aires bout with Gregorio Peralta was canceled due to ticket sales.
In a Southern Illinois College Conference matchup at Belleville, Harrisburg defeated Centralia 74 to 70. Bead Lake and Logan led scoring for Harrisburg, while Belleville hosted the contest between the two teams.
Cahokia trailed Meridian 60-73 in a prep basketball card from the Meridian game. Individual scorers include Cahokia Mulherin 22, Hill 7, Richards 3, Willis 3, Lester 5, Hunter 2, Dryer 2, while Meridian’s J Dumas 3, H Dumas 26, Spaulding 17, Kerby 26, Mabron 2 led the charge in a high scoring affair.
Evansville defeats Purdue 80 78 after a disputed goal tend on John Wellemeyer’s late shot. Purdue 12th ranked, without Rick Mount, turns over ball on a walking violation with three seconds left. Wellemeyer scores 23 for Evansville, McKissie 21, Faerber 17 for Purdue.
The Minnesota Gophers rallied from six points down in the final 53 seconds to force overtime and beat Drake 79-76. Regenfuss and Pyle key the OT surge as Minnesota avenges a rocky start, while Drake’s 13-point first-half lead dwindled amid late fouls and a tight finish.
STU coach Jack Hartman said his team lifted intensity in the final 20 minutes after a slow start, noting stronger offense and defense and a more aggressive approach. He attributed the first half to a quieter crowd and a subdued atmosphere.
New York Knicks overwhelmed the Baltimore Bullets 196-91 in a Saturday NBA game at New York. Dick Barnett scored 26 points on 12 of 19 shooting, Walt Frazier added 24, and a tight defense aided a 60-47 halftime edge. The win extends the Knicks’ streak over Baltimore to seven and widens their division lead to 6 1/2 games. In Detroit, Dave Bing sparked a fourth quarter run as the Pistons fell to the Suns 103-94, with Phoenix’ Dick Van Arsdale totaling 30 points.
West Frankfort defeats Mt Vernon 62-58 as Gary Warren seals the late win with two free throws after Mt Vernon missed shots. West Frankfort, led by Willmore and Jordan, breaks the Rams’ five game win streak and tightens South Seven standings.
Historic Mt Vernon Rams basketball reunites Class of 1950 and 1949 teammates Max Hooper Eddie King John Riley Walter Moore with coach Stanley Changnon. The 1949 squad lost three one point games and the 1950 team dominated the state tournament setting all time scoring marks led by Hooper’s 36 points in the final.
The Benton Rangers beat the Herrin Tigers 69 to 41 for their first win of the season at home. Benton built leads through the first three quarters, then held on in a tumultuous fourth as Herrin struggled from the line.
Ohio University jumps to a 12 point early lead and stays ahead to beat Ball State 92-81 in Athens. John Canine scores 21 for the Bobcats with five players in double figures as Greg McDivitt adds 15 and Craig Love 13 with rebounds. Ball State’s Roger Lawtilts in 22 as the Cardinals drop to 2 5. The win ties a school record with six straight victories opening the 1963 64 season.
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