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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