Kirksville Tops LIU 82 80 Behind Vaughn 23
Charley Vaughn returning to the SIU squad scored 23 points in 25 minutes as Kirksville defeated Southern Illinois 82 to 80 in Harrisburg. Don Hepler also scored 23 as Kirksville built and held a lead despite a late Saluki rally led by Vaughn and captain Hepler. Kirksville shot 29 of 50 and hit 24 of 32 free throws to edge SIU in a tightly contested game.
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Shawnee Lynxes Win In Tourney Thriller
Shawnee and Lynxes advanced to the Shawnee invitational semifinals after dramatic rallies. Shawnee beat Chester 56-51 to reach the semifinals, while University School edged Lovejoy 60-56 in overtime. The winners meet tonight after the Hurst Bush Cairo Sumner clash at 7 p.m.. title and third place games set for Saturday.
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Shawnee Surges Past Chester After Fourth Quarter Free Throws
Shawnee pulled away in the fourth as they buried 11 free throws to beat Chester. The Redskins battled, with Kinney and Henson leading Shawnee’s balanced attack, while Chester’s Roth and Underbrink paced a late comeback, but Shawnee held on for the win.
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Saluki Return of Vaughn Stirs Gallatin Contingent
Southern Illinois Salukis face adjustments as Charley Vaughn returns to the lineup after an 82-80 loss to Kirksville. Coach Harry Gallatin must balance veterans with Vaughn's scoring and setup, while Ivan Jefferson appears ready to contend for a starting spot. Vaughn’s 23 points in 25 minutes show his touch, but team harmony and setting up teammates will determine impact next season.
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Packers Rely On Running To Beat Eagles In Title Clash
Green Bay coach Vince Lombardi says the Packers will lean on their strong rushing attack and ball control as they meet the Philadelphia Eagles for the NFL crown in Philadelphia. Star Bart Starr and backs Hornung and Taylor key the plan while Norm Van Brocklin leads the Eagles’ passing threat. The note adds a 1946 Red Sox pennant claim as an aside.
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Castillo to play in Cotton Bowl junior tennis
Francisco Castillo 18 SIU freshman will compete in the Cotton Bowl junior tennis event in Dallas starting December 28. He and LIU coach Dick LeFevre depart today. Castillo, from Hamtramck Michigan and formerly Colombia, is SIU’s top freshman player and will face under 18 entrants in a three day tournament.
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SIU Wrestlers Shine at Great Plains AAU Meet
Five Southern Illinois University Saluki wrestlers posted strong showings in the Great Plains AAU tournament in Omaha. Jack Crider captured first in the 147 pound class while Ray Didonato finished second in the 125 pound division and Don Millard second at 167 pounds. Larry Kristoff and Jim Bledsoe reached the semifinals before losses, Kristoff bowing in a close refereeing decision.
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Elkville Bluebirds captures Wayne City tournament title
Elkville led 25 at halftime then held off host Wayne City 60 to 58 to claim the Wayne City tournament crown as coach Bob Groves watched Elkville extend its win streak to eight. Guard duo Chuck Rees 18 and Roger Jackson 10 led Elkville with Crabb Orchard topping Cisne for third.
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Mantino brothers form Syracuse football act
Syracuse AP report describes Fred Mantino a 21 pound end and Lou Mantino a tackle, both seniors from Reading Pennsylvania. Fred and Lou join the Orange lineup after Lou missed two seasons with injuries and come from Read ing, Pa.
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