1965-1966 Chicago Marshall vs New Trier- Gamechangers.film

Marshall Coach- Harvey Hartenstein

Anyone who loves sports history, will love watching the documentary of the 1965 and 1966 IHSA Super-Sectional games pitting Chicago Marshall vs. New Trier at McGaw Hall on the Northwestern University campus.

Sept. 4, 1930- Dedication of the $46,000 Lake Storey Pavilion

Lake Storey Pavilion Today

On September 4, 1930 the city of Galesburg had ceremonies to dedicate the new Lake Storey Pavilion. 

The Aitichson, Topeka, and Santa Fe Railroad had made their 700,000,000 gallon water storage reservoir available for use to the City of Galesburg. According to the local newspaper, Mayor Mack had pushed for the development of the area for recreation. Mack was tabbed as the “father of Lake Storey.”

The citizens of Galesburg had passed a $150,000 bond to be used for the Lake Storey development. To put it in perspective, the $150k bond in 1930 would be the equivalent of $2.9 million in today’s dollar. The cost of the Pavilion was $46,000, which would be the equivalent of $900,000 in today’s dollar. 

The dedication included speeches by Col. B.M. Chiperfield, a prominent Canton lawyer, and H.S. Machen, a representative of the Santa Fe RR. In addition, local politicians spoke as well as mayors from surrounding communities. 

After the dedication, there was to be a dance on the “new pavilion floor.” 

Congratulations to the people of Galesburg in the 1930’s to have the vision to build the Lake Storey Pavilion, and congratulations to the people of Galesburg for refurbishing it in the 2000’s to make it still a valuable local building. 

Streaks Alumni Profile- Kyle Barshinger 2008

Today’s “Streaks Alumni Profile” features Kyle Barshinger of the GHS Class of 2008. 

Massey Quiz #55- More Doors of Galesburg

I have fifteen pictures of Galesburg DOORS. The quiz is designed to celebrate how wonderful Galesburg is, and test your knowledge of our community. Enjoy and have fun!!

1948 Illinois Boys Basketball State Tourney

 State Champions- Pinckneyville

2nd in State- Rockford East

3rd in State- Pekin

4th in State- LaGrange

Cottage’s School of Nursing- Nurses Impacting Health a Century

Galesburg’s Cottage Hospital’s School of Nursing trained nurses in for parts of nine decades. Cottage Hospital opened in 1893, and the School of Nursing started the following year in 1894. Cottage decided to stop admitting new students to the School of Nursing in 1969. 

This Week in Galesburg History (July 20)

 

“This Week in Galesburg History,” Red Grange faced negative publicity, a knee was injured, a floor was damaged, and Camels were being promoted. 

This is a look back at the history of Galesburg (and the world). What was going on 100 years ago, 75 years ago, 50 years ago, 25 years ago, and 10 years ago this week? 

“This Week in Galesburg History” can be found Mondays on WGIL website and Massey Basketball Blog. 

Streaks Alumni Profile- Neil Myer 1993

Today’s “Streaks Alumni Profile” features Neil Myer from the GHS Class of 1993. 

Aliyah Boston’s Lesson for Young Players

Aliyah Boston was not a good college player at South Carolina, she was a GREAT college player. She was a 4 x starter, 4 x All-SEC First Team, 3 x All-American. In 2022 when SC won the NCAA Title, Aliyah was voted the Tourney Most Outstanding Player. 

Coaches’ Corner- Trapping Sideline Actions

A defensive strategy that you see often in the WNBA is to trap half-court sideline actions. The key in making all of these actions successful is for the other three defender to be ready to rotate to take away passes out of the traps. These traps are very effective because the offense on the sideline has fewer options to pass out of the traps. 

1997 Illinois Girls Basketball Class AA State Tourney

 

State Champions- Loyola Academy

Caitlin Clark & WNBA- Optimistic or Pessimistic

After back to back wins, it becomes easy to forget the loss to Golden State. The Fever beat the hapless Seattle team without Aliyah Boston in epic offensive games by Clark and Mitchell. Then seemingly found the ability to put all the pieces together vs. New York in one of the Fever’s best games of the year. There are certainly things to be optimistic about, but still things leaving me pessimistic. 

1964 Silver Streaks- Tom Wilson’s Scrapbook

Here are pictures from Tom Wilson’s scrapbook of the 1964 Silver Streaks, plus brackets and boxscores from the IHSA State Series.

24 Tips from Twitter

This is a collection of the best that I have seen on Facebook and Twitter over the last month. 

Massey Basketball Quiz #2- Legendary Illinois Coaches & Teams

This quiz is designed to test your knowledge of Illinois basketball coaching legends.