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Wednesday, March 5, 2025

Streaks Scrapbook- 1963 Basketball Quiz



I am in the process of doing a scrapbook post on the 1963 Sweet Sixteen season. As I went thru the old newspapers, there were some fun things that I came across. And they are the source of the quiz for you.

1- Galesburg’s Sophomore team was not called the Silver Streaks. What was the nickname of the sophomore team?

2/3- The leading scorer on the 1963 team was a 6’1” post player. Who was he and where did he go to college to play?

4- In 1963, President Kennedy proposed a $193 million project to build what?

5- In 1963, who was the coach of the Streaks cheerleaders?


6- In 1963, what former Streak set the record for career scoring at Knox College?

7/8-  Who was the sports editor of the Galesburg Register-Mail, and what was his column called?

9- What former Streaks star coached Limestone in 1963?

10- What local grocery store would have been advertising steaks for $0.89 a pound?

11- Williamsfield had a star guard playing for them. Who would that have been?

12/13/14/15/16/17/18- In 1963, Galesburg won the Mid-Illini Conference. There were 7 schools in this conference, can you name all 7?

19- This area graduate led Northwestern in scoring?

20- In 1963, Abingdon lost to Galesburg in the Regional championship. This Abingdon player went on to later coach on John Thiel’s staff. Who was the player?

21/22- These two sophomores were in the starting lineup for the Streaks throughout the tourney?

23- At the start of the Regional/Sectionals, Redington Radio and TV advertised they were selling this item for $6.50?

24- Which of these did the Register-Mail include in the newspaper- Summaries of Weddings, Engagement Announcements, New Move Ins to Galesburg?

25- For the first time, a train was organized to take fans to a Streaks game. Who did the train take the fans to see play?

Answers


1- The Ponies.


2/3- Roger Johnson, Purdue.


4- Bomb shelters.


5- Fred Kuster




6- Otis Cowan


7/8- Joe Morrissey and On The Rebound


9- Mike Owens


10- Hi- Lo Grocery



11- Bob Anderson


12-18- Galesburg, Kewanee, Canton, Limestone, East Peoria, Pekin, and Richwoods. 


19- Rich Falk


20- Mick Hickey

(Note that perhaps Mick should have worked a little harder on his ft shooting.)


21/22- Mike Davis, Marv Harris


23- Portable Radios





24- The Register-Mail included Wedding summaries, Engagement announcements and New Move ins.


25- Springfield Lanphier at the Quincey Super-Sectional. 



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