Banner Graphic, Volume 16, Number 131, Greencastle, Putnam County, 15 January 1986 — Page 6
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The Putnam County Banner Graphic, January 15,1986
DePauw remains No. 3 in poll Wendel can make Tigers better
By STEVE FIELDS Banner-Graphic Sports Editor Although off to an 11-1 start and ranked third in the nation for the second consecutive week, it sounds almost funny to say Monday night’s double-overtime victory may become known as the turning point in DePauw University’s basketball season. We’ll find out more tonight (Wednesday) when the Tigers play host to Wabash College in a 7:30 p.m. game at tne Lilly Physical Education and Recreation Center. DePauw takes a 41-game homecourt winning streak into the contest. SPORTS INFORMATION DIRECTOR Joe Owens recalls Illinois Wesleyan as the springboard to the 198384 march into the NCAA Division 111 Final Four. DePauw came from behind to win that game and just kept rolling behind the All-American performances of forward David Hathaway. But Monday night’s victory in Upland was special. Coach Paul Patterson’s team had a 12-game winning streak, a packed house behind it and the lead at halftime. DePauw needed 40 minutes of good basketball, something coach Mike Steele was still searching for. “The Taylor game last night was a tough a game, as instense a game as we’ve had this year. I thought for 50 minutes we played as hard as we can play,” Steele said. THE DIFFERENCE THERE and maybe the rest of the season may be guard Phil Wendel. “I thought Phil Wendel played his best game of the year. Not only on the floor, but he was talking to guys in the huddle, he was talking to guys on the free throw line. He was into the game as well as he’s been this year,” Steele praised. “When Phil plays like that he’s one of the best guards in the country and when he’s one of the best guards in the country we’re one of the best teams in the country.” The MVP of last year’s 21-7 NCAA Tournament entry, Wendel had the kind of game DePauw fans have come to expect. He scored 16 points, passed out four assists, grabbed a couple of rebounds and stole the ball once. “IT WAS JUST a fun game to play in because you knew they were going to play hard, we were going to play hard and you just hoped you came out winning,” Wendel told the Tiger Talk crowd Tuesday. Steele was looking at more than just statistics though. He was watching actions during timeouts and communication with other players. David Galle, the team’s leading scorer through 12 games with 16.5 average, noticed Wendel as well. “Phil’s as much mental as he is physical,” Galle said. “If he’s out there you know you’ve got a chance to win. He’s the kind of guy, he can have a game like he
Cubs get tie from Quakers Plainfield’s strength in the upper weight classes didn’t beat Greencastle Tuesday night, but did lead to a 34-34 draw in the high school wrestling meet at McAnally Center. Greencastle now 8-2-1 in dual competition, jumped out to an early 28-6 lead with Brad Garner and Tom Catanese winning by second period pins, David Singer by 18-0 technical fall, Neil Masten by 13-4 major decision and Troy Peters receiving a forfeit. “OBVIOUSLY THEY ARE very strong in the upper weight classes,” Greencastle coach Dan Layton said. David Pickens was Greencastle’s only winner over the next seven classes, that included previously undefeated Kerry Bullerdick. While Pickens won the 177pound match by first period pin of Brad Hawk, Bullerdick suffered his first loss in 13 matches, losing a 4-0 decision. Admitting Plainfield’s program was much improved over the team Greencastle beat 44-9 last year, Layton defended his own Tiger Cubs by pointing out three new athletes were added to the lineup because of injury and illness. GREENCASTLE GOES TO Northview Thursday night and returns to McAnally for the final home dual meet of the year Jan. 22 against Owen Valley. Greencastle 34. Plainfield 34 M-Brad Gamer. G. second period pin. Chris Duffer. P. 105-Troy Peters, G. by forfeit. 112-David Singer. G, third period technical fall. 18-0, Don Brenneman, P. 110-Tracy Wadell, P. first period pin, Mike Dixon, G. 120-Neil Masten, G, 13-4 maj. dec.. Sean Atkins, P. 132-Tom Catanese, G, second period pin, Brian Good, P. 138-Larry Deaton, P, 54)dec., Frank Wehrheim, G. 145-Brad Duffer, P, 44)dec., Kerry Bullerdick, G. 155-Greg Clark. P, first period pin, Rick Stewart, G. 107-Kevln Cutshaw, P, KM) maj. dec.. Brain Smiley, G. 177-Davld Pickens, G. first period pin. Brad Hawk, P. 185-David McClain, P, second period pin, Jamie Hyde, G. Hwt.-Jack Atkins, P, third period technical fall, 10-1, Tom Shuee, G.
Green castle girls lose lead and game
BRAZIL—With four minutes left in Monday night’s high school girls basketball game Greencastle led host Northview by 11 points. But when the final buzzer sounded the Knights had scored a 47-45 nonconference victory over the Tiger Cubs. The loss dropped Greencastle to 7-4 overall going into Thursday night’s 6:30 p.m. West Central Conference game against Tri-West. The Tiger Cubs are 5-1 in the WCC. LEADING 37-30 when the fourth quarter opened, Greencastle slipped out to an 11point lead. Then Northview applied a 1-2-1-1 full-court press “and our 11 point lead wasn’t big enough,” coach Glenn Hile said.
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did against Taylor and just play super and we’re going to win. “BUT IF PHIL has a bad game, just to have him on the court makes all the difference. If he’s out on the court people are so much more comfortable out there and more assured of themselves,” Galle added. Wendel has worn the “All-American candidate” tag like a pair of weighted shoes through the first 12 games. One game he’s great the next game he’s average. Phil is never terrible. The closest he might have come was against Mac Murray and Steele didn’t start him the next night against 16th ranked Centre College. “Last year I thought I played (well) all year. This year it hasn’t been like that,” Wendel said recalling the second of two seasons that Steele is basing the AllAmerican bid upon. “Now what I have to do is come back against Wabash and play good. Hopefully that will get me going, playing more consistent.” NOW DON’T THINK he’s having a bad year. The sixfoot pointguard is averaging 10.4 points per game, has passed out a team-high 66 assists and stole the ball 18 times. He’s shooting 52 per cent (50-100) from the floor and 72 per cent (21-29) from the free throw line. What more can you ask of the player? Along with vocal leadership, Steele wants Wendel taking his shot and looking for his shot more often. The coach points out that when the guard is penetrating and shooting or popping the 18 and 19-foot a time or two, it makes the defense play him host and creates more things scoring opportunities. THAT’S DIFFICULT FOR blond psychology major. Unlike other players, Wendel earned the Trester Award while feeding Scott Skiles and company enough passes in shooting position for Plymouth High School to win the 1982 state championship. Upon arriving at DePauw, Wendel was taught to feed the front line by then senior-point guard Ted Rutan. “It’s a lot harder than penetrating and looking to pass off because in the previous three years I really didn’t have to do that (shoot),” Wendel said. “This
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“We just didn’t handle it.” Greencastle committed 10 of a game total 27 turnovers during the fourth quarter. “We just can’t keep making 27 turnovers a game and expect to win,” Hile said. The Cubs committed 41 against North Putnam last week and won. Tawnya Pierce, who set a Greencastle school record with 24 rebounds against North Putnam, scored 20 points and grabbed 19 rebounds against Northview. Carol Braden was the only other player in double figures with 11 points. Pat Archer, who entered the game with a 13.2 scoring average, was held scoreless by the Knights.
night against Wabash College. The college basketball game begins at 7:30 p.m. at Lilly Physical Education and Recreation Center. (BannerGraphic photo by Steve Fields).
GREENCASTLE WILL host its own invitational tournament Saturday at McAnally Center. Terre Haute South meets North Montgomery in the 9:30 a.m. game and Greencastle plays Rockville in the 11 a.m. second game. More details will be announced later. Greencastle (45) Pierce 10 (Ml 4 20. Archer 0 0-0 I 0. Tucker J 3-3 1 0, Braden 4 5 1-4 2 11, Maguire 01-21. Gorham 20-114, Duncan 0 0-0 00-Totals FG 20, FT 5-10. PF 10 Northview (47) Dressier 11412. Pell 21-2 2 5, Burns 30-210, M Innick 3 02 0 6. Daugherty 0 2-2 3 14. Reinoehl 1 04 0 2, Amey 0 0-4 1 0, Sheese 0 2-2 0 2. Williams 5 0-0 2 10-Totals FG 21, FT 510, PF 10 QUARTER SCORING GreencasUe 13 10 14 8-45 Northview 8 8 14 17-47 REBOUNDING: GHS37 (Pierce 10). NHS 20 JUNIOR VARSITY GAME: NHS 24, GHS 18
year more so I’m having to do it if we’re going to be successful.” That means if DePauw needs a crucial basket, game on the line and tournament opens hanging in the balance, Wendel is going to take the shot, right? Not necessarily. REMEMBER, BY HABIT Wendel is still a feeder, a passer and magician that makes points appear on the scoreboard. “It’s not like when David (Hathaway) played. We don’t have one person we’re looking for when we’re behind and we need a shot. This year we don’t really have someone like that. “I guess a lot of times I’m the one who has to do it. I start with the ball and I have to at least start something-look for my shot, set up the pass or something,” Wendel admitted. Unlike last year’s team that didn’t have but one double-figure scorer, this year’s team has four players carrying double-figure averages. Galle leads the way at 16.5 and Wendel at 10.4, but between them are Dan Falotico at 12.4 and Mike Connor at 12 even. “But the key for us, I think, is how well Phil plays on the floor and what kind of leadership he gives us,” Steele said. ,** REELSVILLE HIGH SCHOOL graduate Jerry Lewis got his 300th career coaching victory last Friday night when Norwell downed Carroll (Allen County) 6561. Greencastle High School’s David Rushing is the state 25th leading scorer with a 23.1 scoring average and Cloverdale’s Debbie Mann 15th on the girls list with a 22.2 average. Mann could become Putnam County’s second 1,000-point career scorer Thursday night, as she goes into the West Central Conference game against North Putnam needing just 23 points to hit the milestone. Greencastle’s Allison Leer is the only other 1,000-pointer, with 1,035 points.
Top 20 in Division 111 1. Potsdam State, N.V. ,3 "® 2. Wisconsin-Whitewater I# -° 3. DfPauw University 1 M 4. Clark University, Mass. s.l.eMoyne-Owen, Tenn. 1 11 6. Otterbein College, Ohio ,3 " 2 7. Hartwick College, N.Y. ®"® ». Wittenberg University. Ohio 14-1 9. Moravian College, Pa. 10-2 10. Trenton Stale. N.J. O' 2 11. Scranton University, Pa. I# - 2 12. Jersey City State 122 13. Washington College, Md. 9-2 14. Upsala College. N.J. 1 *- 2 15. St. John’s, Minn. 9-1 16. Centre College, Ky. 'O' 3 17. Beloit College, Wis. 7 ' 3 18. Trinity College, Ct. *-* 19. New York University 14-2 20. Tie: Augustana Univeristy. 111. ,9-3 and Calvin College. Mich, 19-2
South wrestlers set two records
CLAYTON -Winning 11 of 13 matches, including seven by pin, South Putnam scored a school record 61-9 victory over host Cascade Tuesday night in high school wrestling action. The victory sends South to West Vigo Wednesday night with a 7-4 dual meet record. AND THE EAGLE record book continued to take a beating at Cascade. The 61 points is the most South has ever scored in a dual meet win and Dan Smetzer became
Mann's 27 points not enough
CLOVERDALE—Debbie Mann enters Thursday night’s 8 p.m. home game with North Putnam High School needing just 23 points to become the second girl in Putnam County high school basketball history to score 1,000 points in a career. Mann scored 27 points Monday night to up her career total to 977 points, but Cloverdale still fell 72-61 to Cascade in the West Central Conference game. THE NOW 4-7 Clovers led 15-11 at the first stop and Mann had not even scored a point. But by halftime Cloverdale’s foul trouble was growing and Cascade had a commanding 40-26 lead. “We’ve just got to decide we’re going to play a whole game,” coach Greg Hammond said. “We outplayed them the second half, but the first half just killed us.”
New standards won’t hurt Irish
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) -The new academic standards adopted by the NCAA may affect about 15 per cent of college freshmen, though none are likely to be Notre Dame players, according to new Irish football coach Lou Holtz. “No. 1, I don’t think that (rule) applies to us here at Notre Dame. I think our standards for admission are far in excess of the standards set by the NCAA convention in New Orleans, the Division I schools voted to require freshmen to have a minimum grade point average and minimum scores on either the ACT or SAT college entrance exam. If they don’t qualify, the can still receive scholarships and have three years of eligibility left after establishing satisfactory academic performance as freshmen. “If I were at another school, I would just have to look at the situation in terms of what kind of work habits the young man has (before deciding whether to gamble a scholarship on him),” Holtz said in a telephone interview from his office in South Bend.
Cubs split with Chargers
• LINDEN -Pulling out a 61-55 double-overtime victory over North Montgomery Monday night in the AGame, one Greencastle High School freshman basketball team evened its record at 4-4. However, North Montgomery won the B-Game 35-30, handing Greencastle its first loss at that level. GREENCASTLE LED THE AGame 27-22 at halftime, but North Montgomery tied it 46-46 at the end of regulation play. It was knotted 52-52 after one overtime period and with just over a minute left in the second overtime and Greencastle ahead 6155, the game was ended when Ron Sutherlin suffered an injury. Sutherlin was taken to Montgomery
Basketball contest set
The Roachdale Optimist Club will sponsor the annual “Pass, Shoot and Dribble” contest Sunday at the Roachdale Elementary Gymnasium. Doors open at 10 a.m. for practice. Boys and girls age eight to 13 years old from the entire area are welcomed to participate. Children who have not registered for the competition at their
Last of Four Horsemen dies
SCRANTON, Pa. (AP) Jim Crowley, the last surviving member of Notre Dame’s Four Horsemen of college football fame, died today at Moly Family Residence, the nursing home director said. He was 83. Crowley, left halfback in the backfield immortalized by the late sports writer Grantland Rice after a 1924 victory over Army, died about 3 a m., said Sister Patricia, director of the home. “He’s been ill for quite a while,” she said, but would not elaborate. The Four Horsemen in 1924 led the Fighting Irish to their first national championship and a victory over Stanford in the Rose Bowl. Besides Crowley, the backfield was comprised of Elmer Layden at fullback, Don Miller at the other halfback and Harry Stuhldreher at quar-
the school’s all-time career winner. Coach Mark Wildman also reported that in an earlier meet, undefeated Brian Hayden set a school record for career pins. Smetzer and Hayden improved upon their records Tuesday night. Smetzer won the 145-pound match by 15-0 second period technical fall over Brent Bowen and Hayden going 19-0 for the year with a first period pin of David Hedge at 155 pounds. It was Hayden’s 14th pin of the season.
In addition to her 27 points, Mann also had 10 steals on the defensive end of the floor and five rebounds. Donda Morris led the Clovers with eight rebounds and Shari Craig passed out four assists. DEE MYERS LED Cascade with 19 points, including 9 of 11 at the free throw line. Cascade won the junior varsity game 4420. Cascade(72) Hiland 4 2-2 2 10. Cooper 4 3-5 4 11. Taft 2 4-4 2 8, Cassida 2 0-1 4 4, Myers 5 9-112 19, Dugan 2 04) 1 4, Hammonds <W>-1 0 0, Simmons 03-4 0 3, Franklin 1 04) 0 2, Smyth 3 5-10 411— Totals FG 23, FT 26-38, PF 19. Cloverdale (61) Mann 11 5-12 4 27, Garrett 0 2-2 42, Morris 20-2 24, Sharp 5 0415 10, Craig 3 04) 56, Hutcheson 4 04) 48, Schwomeyer 0 04) 2 0, Price 1 2-4 3 4-Totals FG 26, FT 9-20, PF 29 QUARTERSCORING Cascade 11 29 15 17-72 Cloverdale 15 11 17 18-61 REBOUNDING: Cascade4s.Clovers27 (MorrisS). JUNIOR VARSITY GAME: Cadets 44, Clovers 20
“I think motivation is important.” BUT HOLTZ SAID he didn’t think many coaches would want to tie up a scholarship for one year in hopes that a recruit would become academically eligible. How many might not qualify? “In general (nationally), I would say approximately 15 per cent; that’s what I would guess,” said Holtz, who was named coach at Notre Dame in December, following the resignation of Gerry Faust. Some of the athletes could go to smaller NCAA Division II or 111 programs, which don’t have the academic requirements, or at NAIA schools or junior colleges, Holtz said. HOLTZ SAID HE didn’t think there would be much change in the balance of power among the Division I teams because of the new rule. “It’s like a roller coaster ride. Somebody’s up a few years and then down a few years. I don’t think you’ll see a great change.” Whether the rule is enforceable is “a question that should be directed to the
County Hospital, then released and is resting at home. Mike Chadd led the balanced Greencastle attack with 12 points, followed by Chris Hutchings with 11, Pete Huber 10, Todd Lancaster eight, Joe Whybrew six, Scott Rehlander and Sutherlin three each and Eric Twigg two. NORTH MONTGOMERY LED the B-Game 17-11 at halftime and managed to hold onto all but one point of that margin. Tim Hood led the now 5-1 Greencastle B-Team with nine points, followed by Matt Bowen and Nick York with six points each, Joe Mazur, Travis Bartlett, Darby King and Marty Hanks with two each. Chad Resner scored one point.
school must be accompanied by a parent or guardian Sunday. Awards will be presented to all participants, plus trophies for the top three places. Winners advance to regional competition, also scheduled for Roachdale, and could participate in the state contest at Plainfield.
terback. “We used to get together quite often,” Crowley said in an interview in 1980. “The last time I saw Don Miller was at Yale when we were honored in the winter of 1979.” Miller died later that year. Crowley said in the same interview that being the last of the Four Horsemen left him with “a very lonesome feeling.” Crowley said Rice’s designation of the Notre Dame backfield as the Four Horsemen; didn’t really register with him at first. After leaving Notre Dame, Crowley coached Fordham University to the Cotton and Sugar bowls, and coached a line that, because of its defensive prowess, became known as the Seven Blocks of Granite.
South Putnam 61, Cascade 9 98—Jeff Starks. SP, first period pin, Larry Smith, C. 105-Nathan Sutherlin, SP, second period pin. Chip Ladigo, C. 112-Pat Thibodeau. SP. by forfeit. 119-Jerry Fox, SP, 13-4 maj. dec.. Steve Johnson. C. 126-John Stigler, SP, second period pin, John Brown, C. 132-Chad Showalter, SP, second period pin, Jim Hayden. C. 138-Mike Romer, C, 13-9 dec.. Shannon Robinson, SP. 145-Dan Smetxer. SP, second period technical fall. 154), Brent Brown, C. 155-Brian Hayden, SP. first period pin, David Hedge, C. 167-Richard Fox, SP, second period pin. Chris McClelland. C. 177-Kevin Raisor, SP, 10-5 dec., Billy Schlegel, C. 185-John Snider, C, second period pin, Ron Timm, SP. Hwt. Tony Cash, SP, third period pin, David Lane, C.
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NCAA,” Holtz said. “They can’t enforce any rule. That’s up to the people (schools). The NCAA will be able to prosecute violators, but will they get them all?” AS FOR CHARGES that the rule discriminates against blacks, Holtz said, “I think it’s a proven fact that many of the blacks’ test scores are lower, but not because they don’t have native intelligence but that their background hasn’t been conducive to taking tests. But the intention (of the rule) is not to be discriminitory. It’s to raise the caliber of student in intercollegiate athletics. With that purpose in mind, it looks like it’s going to serve a useful purpose.” Like Holtz, Purdue basketball coach Gene Ready said the new rule is not really a factor for the Boilermakers. “This really helps us, because we’ve had high standards all along. It doesn’t affect us that much.” READY SAID THE junior colleges “will benefit most. Kids will go there to try to get there grades up.”