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Terre Haute Tribune

Location

Terre Haute, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Dec 14, 1968

Page

13

Washington No 7 as McGinnis scores 54 in rout

Indianapolis Washington, ranked No 1 by the season's first UP I coaches poll, crushed Lawrence Central 101-52 as Big George McGinnis poured in a school record 54 points. Other top teams followed with decisive wins including Shortridge, Gary Roosevelt, Michigan City, and Attucks, while several unbeaten squads suffered rare losses.

Indianapolis George McGinnis Indianapolis Washington Continentals UPI Lawrence Central McGinnis Énil Cirul Uiue Loplu Washington Marion Kokomo Giants Danny Gunn Wildcats Indianapolis Shortridge Wood Gary Roosevelt Hammond Panthers Michigan City South Bend Adams Richmond Gary Tolleston NCC Muncie Central Rick Reisinger Hammond Noll Madison Noll Crown Point Columbus Shelbyville Terre Haute Carfield Fyvansville Harrison Evansville North Muncie South Scottchure Fort Wayne Catholic Greenfield

Much Trouble On Lakers

United Press International reports turmoil around the Los Angeles Lakers as Wilt Chamberlain clashed with teammates and management. The team, once favored to win the Western Division, now clings to a four game lead after a 105-103 loss to Atlanta, with Lou Hudson scoring the decisive late points.

Los Angeles Lakers Lakers Wilt Chamberlain Elgin Baylor Jerry West Los Angeles Atlanta Hawks Chamberlain Philadelphia Laker Bill van Breda Kolff Lou Hudson Don Ohl van Breda Kolff

No. 2 Spot Is Desired

Villanova pursues the No. 2 college basketball ranking behind UCLA with North Carolina competing for the slot. Howard Porter scored 26 as Villanova beat Boston College 78 68 to push its record to 4 0 while BC suffered its first loss in four. Boston College’s Billy Evans exited with a knee injury and BC had 26 turnovers. Houston is out of the running.

Villanova Lew Alcindor Ucla Bruins North Carolina Tar Heels New York Wildcats Bob Cousy Boston College Howard Porter Eagles Billy Evans Houston

Butler Falls to Spartans in Chicago showdown

Michigan State remained undefeated with a 70-60 win over Butler as Lee Lafayette fouled out early after scoring 10. Jim Gibbons led with 20 points and Copeland added 15, while the Spartans prepare for a Chicago Stadium doubleheader against Western Kentucky.

Chicago Michigan State Spartans Butler Big Ten Lee Lafayette Lafayette Jim Gibbons Bernie Copeland Gibbons Copeland Chicago Stadium Western Kentucky Minnesota Loyola of Chicago Iowa Drake Iowa State Illinois North Carolina State Indiana Harvard Ohio State Ohio University Purdue Northern Illinois Wisconsin

Vols Edge Sooners In Tight Classic Semifinal Clash

In Knoxville Tennessee edged Oklahoma 55 49 while Southern Illinois beat Texas 58 37 in the Volunteer Classic openers. Tennessee meets SIU for the title as Oklahoma faces Texas. A late rally by Tennessee and a 25 foot jumper by Jimmy England with 6 05 left sealed the upset poised win.

Knoxville, Tenn Tennessee Oklahoma Southern Illinois Texas Vols Jimmy England

ISU Matmen and Tankmen Fall to Bloomsburg State

Bloomsburg State beat Indiana State 24 to 12 in wrestling at the Arena, dropping ISU to two losses in two seasons. ISU won four matches, none by pins, as Bloomsburg built a 16–0 lead before ISU rallied to 16–9. ISU winners: Dick Humphreys 154, Bob Ferraro 152, Dan Layton 160, Dave Gesky 177. ISU also saw losses from Diamond, Gray, Kratzer, Mosby, Freeman, and Davis, with ISU set to face Indiana, Purdue, and Illinois in a triple dual next.

Bloomsburg State ISU Sycamores Gary Kratzer John Mosby Ron Russo Russo Rich Freeman Ralph Davis Indiana University Hoosiers Purdue Illinoi

Indiana High School Scores From Marion to Jeffersonville

A sweeping tally lists Indiana high school basketball scores across cities including Marion Kokomo Indianapolis South Bend Evansville and many others. Notable results include Indianapolis Washington 101 Lawrence Central 52 and Terre Haute Garfield 120 Terre Haute State 77.

New Albany Indianapolis Manual Muncie South New Castle Union City Winchester North Miami Southwood Wabash Tipton Northfield Oak Hill Woodlan Churubusco Terre Haute Garfield Terre Haute State Montezuma Turkey Run Terre Haute Gerstmeyer Sullivan Terre Haute Wiley Linton Spencer Terre Haute Schulte Honey Creek North Daviess Barr-Reeve North Central North Vermillion Redsville Clay City Pittsboro North Salem Thorntown Brownsburg Evansville Reitz Washington Evansville Harrison Castle Brookville Rushville Rex Mundi Tecumseh Fort Wayne Luers Fort Wayne North Greencastle Clinton Milan Greensburg Seymour Jeffersonville

Benvenuti Favored Over Fullmer For World Middleweight Title

In San Remo Italy Nino Benvenuti is the 3-1 favorite to beat Don Fullmer of Utah and defend the world middleweight crown. Benvenuti became the first Italian to win the title by outpointing Emile Griffith in 1967 and has not been knocked out in 80 pro fights. If Fullmer wins, he would become the 34th American to hold the 160-pound title and his brother Gene previously held the belt twice.

San Remo Italy Nino Benvenuti Don Fullmer Utah Benvenuti Emile Griffith New York Emile Griffith Fullmer Gene

Rose Poly Faces Wash. U Tonight in St Louis Tipoff at 9

Rose Poly and Washington University of St Louis meet tonight with a 9 p.m. Terre Haute time tipoff. John Mutchner’s Engineers, after a big win over Principia, face concerns about regaining form after finals week and limited practice. Barry Jenkins scored 25 and filled the stat line in the Principia win, while Don Ings contributed his season average of 31 in his first start at forward.

Rose Poly Washington St. Louis Terre Haute John Mutchner Principia Mutchner Rose Barry Jenkins Chrisman Ill Engineers Don Ings Ings Jenkins Tom Butwin Dimitri Cordero George Shaver Illinois College Greenville Morningside Iowa Southern Illinois

ISU Marching Sycamores to perform at 100th Bears Packers game

One hundred eighty Indiana State University students and five faculty members travel to Chicago for the 100th Bears Packers game weekend. ISU Marching Sycamores directed by James E. Church will perform at halftime around 3 p.m. The group includes Sparkettes and a 16 member drill team.

Indiana University Indiana State ISU Mexico Pat Kubly Mike Barnhill Sycamore Ulf Gustaven Gustaven Indiana State University Wrigley Field Chicago Chicago Bears Green Bay Packers Sycamores James E. Church Fon'ball Live Bears-Packers Terre Haute Marching Sycamores Glenn Taum Roger Larrison Terre Harte Floyd Branson Jr Shelbyville Sparkettes Neal Fluegel James Barnes George Graesch

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