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Post by David Sechrest on Mar 25, 2007 3:15:42 GMT -5
Ms. Shelby Ross Senior Guard Scores 39 Points To Lead Her Columbus East High School Team To The State FinalsThis year 2007 Women's Basketball Star Shelby RejoicesShelby shot the lights out in Saturday's Class 4A girls basketball semistate at a temporarily darkened Southport High School. Ms. Shelby Ross, a 5-10 senior guard, rejoices after her heroic performance led Columbus East to a 71-69 victory over Center Grove Saturday at Southport. Ms. Ross of Columbus East High School scored 39 points to beat Center Grove.
Go here for the Indianapolis Stars Article:
www.indystar.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070225/SPORTS0217/702250403/1057/SPORTS02
Comment: Reminds fans of Maria Stack fame during the 1980 women's basketball season. Maria was awarded Indiana Ms. Basketball that year and went on to a higher career in college. She is a member of the Indiana Women's Basketball Hall of Fame. Maria Stack was also a graduate of Columbus East High School.
With fingers crossed maybe Shelby Ross will help her team win the state title this yea of 2007. Good Luck Columbus East High School Women's basketball team at the state title. Go Columbus East High and win the state this year !!!
Final Game Details March 3, 2007: State championships Saturday is the 32nd Indiana High School Athletic Association girls basketball tournament (All times EST). The game will be held at Conseco Fieldhouse in Indianapolis.
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Dreams shattered: South Bend Washington wins state crown over East 84-64
By Tyler Hoeppner Sports Reporter
INDIANAPOLIS - The color of the ribbons was not what the Columbus East girls basketball team wanted, and the size of the trophy was not as big, but the season was still a success.
Unfortunately for East, it just didn't end the way the team had hoped.
The school's fourth trip to the state finals netted the same result as its first three appearances.
The Olympians (24-3) failed in their bid to win the program's first state title, falling to South Bend Washington 84-64 Saturday in the Class 4A final at Conseco Fieldhouse.
As the Columbus East girls basketball team accepted its medals at center court, sadness and disappointment filled the players' faces. But hope for the future with a young team remains.
In her final game as an Olympian, Shelby Ross scored a team-high 25 points to go with 11 rebounds, five assists and four steals.
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Post by David Sechrest on Mar 25, 2007 3:16:58 GMT -5
This post area I am reserving to bring forward Maria Stack information because she graduated from Columbus East High School. Her basketball career now is posted under Columbus High School Basketball.
This post will be erased and the data brought forward at this post number later. Her Indiana Basketball Hall of Fame induction is later in April 2007.
Until complete you can read about Maria Stack at this web site call-up (post # 45 & 46):
columbusin.proboards34.com/index.cgi?board=talk&action=display&thread=1103084757&page=4
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Post by David Sechrest on Mar 25, 2007 3:18:14 GMT -5
One East & One North High School Basketball Girls Honored On "Indiana All-Star" Team The Columbus Republic reports this about the two stars
3/18/2007 10:59:00 PM Bowen, Ross named All-Stars
By Andy Proffet Sports Editor
Columbus North senior Bri Bowen admitted she was shocked when she was told that she had been named to the Indianapolis Star Indiana Girls All-Star basketball team.
"(With) the talent in our state ... I was shocked I made it," said Bowen. "I'm honored."
Bowen and crosstown rival Shelby Ross are two of the 13 players selected to represent Indiana in the All-Star series with Kentucky.
Ross played with the core of the Juniors last season, while Bowen was chosen to the South squad that paired with the core for a scrimmage against last year's All-Stars.
Bowen said it will be interesting to see how the All-Stars come together as a team.
"All the girls are star players on their teams," she said.
Ross expects the All-Star experience to be a fun one.
Bowen's season ended with a loss to East in the first round of the sectional, while Ross led the Olympians to the 4A state title game.
Bowen said she's been taking a break from basketball.
"I've got to get back into working out and practicing," she admitted.
East coach Danny Brown is proud of both players.
"With Shelby and Bowen on the team, it just goes to show what great girls basketball we have here in Columbus," Brown said.
"It ought to be a great series."
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Post by David Sechrest on Mar 25, 2007 3:19:16 GMT -5
Columbus East High School Girls Basketball Player Honored on the Indiana All-Star Team
Indianapolis star indiana girls all-star team Top talent found in every corner of state All-State players come from South Bend, Fort Wayne, Columbus and Jeffersonville, as well as Indy By Jeff Rabjohns
Brittany Bowen may need to come up with a new nickname for her coach. After all, both can now answer to "Hey, All-Star." A 5-9 guard from Columbus North, Bowenwas among the 13 high school girls basketball players from around the state who were named to the 2007 Indianapolis Star Indiana Girls All-Star team, game director Patrick Aikman announced Saturday. Bowen's coach, Debbie Law Marr, was an All-Star in 1981 after graduating from the same high school where she now coaches. "We're always joking around with her," Bowen said. "It's never 'Coach.' We're always like, 'Come on, All-Star.' When we found out I was on the team, she was like, 'You're an All-Star now,' so we're kind of on the same page in a way now."
The team is headlined by Brebeuf Jesuit's Ta'Shia Phillips, whose selection as Miss Basketball was announced last week. The 6-6 Phillips is the tallest player on the team, but she's joined by four others who are 6-foot or taller: Becca Bruszewski of Wheeler, Kristen Dockery of South Bend St. Joseph's, Sabrina Johnson of Jeffersonville and Ashley Varner of South Bend Washington.
Lawrence North's Azjah Bass and Arlington's Ebony Jackson join Phillips as players chosen from Indianapolis-area schools, while the squad is completed by Sha'la Jackson of Fort Wayne South, Shelby Ross of Columbus East, Sydney Smallbone of South Bend St. Joseph's, Jasmine Ussery of Castle and Corie West of New Castle.
The annual home-and-home series with Kentucky will be June 16 in Bowling Green, Ky., and June 23 in Conseco Fieldhouse. Sites for exhibitions against the Junior All-Stars on June 13, 19 and 21 will be announced.
Like many from Indiana, Bowen grew up playing basketball. It's not like she minded, or had much of a choice. With three older brothers, pickup games were routine.
"I grew up playing against them, and I think that's one of the main reasons I stuck with it," Bowen said. "I started playing when I was 7 or 8, and I fell in love with the game. "When you're young, kids do every sport to find out what they like, and basketball was a sport I could play with my family and have a lot of fun and go play with my friends. It was never boring to me. When I got older, it was my goal to get better and better." Dockery, Smallbone and Varner represent a strong contingent from South Bend.
Varner played for Class 4A champion South Bend Washington. Dockery and Smallbone played for South Bend St. Joseph's, which ended the year ranked first in Class 3A but fell in the semistate. "We had a lot of fun competing against each other," said Smallbone, who is headed to Tennessee. "We had a lot of battles in our area. Our conference (Northern Indiana) was a lot of fun.
"A lot of us in the area know each other so well from AAU. When we step on the court, we act like we don't know each other. We compete so hard. When the game's over, we go back to being friends. A lot of us have such strong friendships from playing each other so much over the summer."
Now they'll have a chance to reunite and take on Kentucky. 2007 Indiana Girls All-Stars
Player School Ht. PPG College
Azjah Bass Lawrence North 5-7 16.1 Butler Brittany Bowen Columbus North 5-9 21.5 Undecided Becca Bruszewski Wheeler 6-1 22.8 Notre Dame Kristen Dockery South Bend St. Joseph's 6-4 12.0 Minnesota Ebony Jackson Arlington 5-11 14.7 Indiana Sha'la Jackson Fort Wayne South 5-9 24.8 Illinois State Sabrina Johnson Jeffersonville 6-2 17.4 Xavier Ta'Shia Phillips Brebeuf Jesuit 6-6 21.6 Undecided Shelby Ross Columbus East 5-10 18.8 Undecided Sydney Smallbone South Bend St. Joseph's 5-10 23.8 Tennessee Jasmine Ussery Castle 5-11 13.7 Valparaiso Ashley Varner South Bend Washington 6-1 12.6 Valparaiso Corie West New Castle 5-6 18.9 Taylor
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Post by Mike Hall on Apr 4, 2007 15:38:31 GMT -5
I really enjoyed reading these messages. I grew up in Columbus, graduated in 1965 and had the fortune to play for Coach Stearman. I spent a lot of time in Memorial Gym....I think my dad took me there for the first game and remember that he had season tickets on the very top row....he didn't like to sit among people and liked to have the wall at his back. I probably learned to count by reading the scoreboard and learned a lot of geography by finding on the map the location of the Dogs opponents. Got a kick out of reading Vic Thixton's note....I remember that team well. Those of us who were a year behind those guys got to practice against them every day for two years. Some of the most physical and competitive practices I've ever seen, and that includes high school, 4 years of college basketball and 32 years of coaching. I still think the 63-64 team was the best high school team I ever saw in terms of basketball IQ, chemistry and confidence. Probably some had more physical talent, although the top 6 players all went on to play at what would be called Division 1 in college. My class, the class of 65, had 9 seniors, all went to college and to the best of my knowledge 8 graduated. 7 of us played college ball for at least a year and at least 5 played all 4 years. I appreciate the letter from Bob Records and his comments about the mid 50's teams. I heard a lot about them growing up but don't remember a lot about seeing them play. It would be hard to imagine any era better than 62-65.
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Post by RER on Apr 7, 2007 15:39:35 GMT -5
Ref. Mike Hall's comments on basketball
Mike Hall said:
Note: I modified and deleted the other post response to Mike Hall and transferred modified post here.
Welcome aboard the Historical boards. I will try to respond to two of your posts about Columbus Basketball and "Holy Cow Sam Simmermaker."
Columbus High Basketball:
Thanks for your nice comments and input about teams in the 1960s. I have to agree even though I wasn't living there during some of the mid-sixties teams. Here is what I said among the many posts: "The "Powerhouses of the 1960's" highlights the best of Columbus High School basketball during that decade. Leading the pack of great players was Jerry Newsom. Jerry played on two of Bill Stearman's teams that went undefeated during the regular season. Jerry played from 1961 to 1964 and later graduated from Indiana State University in 1968. During his senior year at Columbus he averaged 28 points per game. He was named the Most Valuable Player (MVP) on the team and that team went to the state final four and finished the year with 27 wins and only 1 lose. During his last year he was a member of the Indiana High School All-Stars team. Jerry Newsom is a member of the Indiana Basketball Hall of Fame." Then of course these great players:
Indiana All-Star teams/Years 1964 Steve Hollenbeck (Indiana Hall of Fame) 1964 Jerry Newsom (Indiana Hall of Fame) 1963 Bill Russell
Indiana Hall of Fame Tom McKinney 1964
Additionally, the 1950s teams were semi-state teams. Some of those players were the last to play in the old Pearl Street gym scheduled to be destroyed next year. The two articles within were mostly written during the 50th Anniversary of those teams. The local paper was writing and the high school had a game night bringing in some of the old players. They were great and fun days and spirited and brought Columbus into a new donated gym we all played in. Every team through CHS history had some great individual players and some teams better than others. It is gratifying to read the many former CHS players that were Indiana All-Stars and members of the Indiana Hall of Fame. Radio names from Bob Westermier (early 50s) Jerry Castor (1956 & 1963/64) to Sam Simmermaker beginning in 1960 and still going.
Mike Hall said:
"Holy Cow Sam Simmermaker": You said it all about Sam. He is a great man and has contributed much too all the school sports in Columbus. He will be the Columbus Historical Celebration MC scheduled for April 14, 2007 at the Columbus Commons Mall. I would urge you to "come on down" and see maybe other friends and talk to Sam.
Lastly, we welcome you to come back and post and read the comments within. The members that post are either Columbus residents or former residents. They live from the East Coast to the West Coast and many other states. Some don't post but read but that is a welcome situation also. I hope you can post some of you former knowledge about Columbus in the future and I wish you well in your searching endeavor
Bob
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Post by RER on Apr 11, 2007 14:25:46 GMT -5
A Brief Historical Summary of Columbus High School Gymnasiums
Background Short: Sports were very limited in Columbus prior to 1914 and a newly arrived mathematics teacher and Coach F. L. Busenburg said this: “Not even the most advanced minute sign of athletics in the school. He found croquet, chess and horseshoe were seldom indulged in by students, and such sports as baseball, basketball, and track were unheard of and unseen." With no gymnasium and lack of interest he began to rally other teachers to help establishing an athletic program.
In 1916 his efforts produced basketball teams without a gym of course. They played on the second floor of the old City Hall at 5th & Franklin Streets. There were of course outdoor basketball courts when weather permitted. The sports programs expanded into all other activities known today. Mr. Busenburg said this that year: "Many of the games were played on inferior floors, where effective team play could not be used."
In 1924 the Pearl Street gymnasium became reality with a swimming pool under the floor for classes and sport. Mr. Busenburg's efforts and dreams were developing and satisfying to the Columbus community. Now, the town was starting to realize the importance of organized high school sports programs.
In 1953/1954 Mr. Glenn Thompson, President and Chairman of the Board of Arvin’s lead the Columbus community into building the Columbus High School gymnasium on Maple & 25th Street. He had taken the leadership of the company when Q.G. Noblitt died in 1954. Prior to Mr. Noblitt's passing Glenn Thompson was the company president. Mr. Thompson was a former CHS sports player and later an avid fan of Columbus sports and community contributor of many subjects. During basketball he and his wife, always sat upstairs at the North end near the scoreboard at Pearl Street. Mr. Thompson rallied the whole town people and business folks to contribute to building the one million dollar gym. It seemed to have been built overnight. The next season the 1954/1955 teams played at the Maple Street gym.
In 1967 the Columbus community had expanded and the 25th Street high school had growing pains, so to speak. Then the Columbus East High School gym was built.
Then sometime after 2007 the old Pearl Street gym will just be a memory to many today; because its demise to destruction is on paper. I am not aware of the history of the East High School gym building. However, I guess we should thank Mr. Busenburg, Mr. Glenn Thompson, and all the town folks of Columbus for the progression of sports and gymnasiums built.
Results: Many former players of basketball, football, swimming, track and the like have gone on to be Indiana & National Hall of Fame players and professional athletes. With the leadership's of all the various years so numerous to list, it has been a delight for many.
Comments: Mr. Busenburg arrived CHS in 1914 and a graduate of Indiana University. Mr. Glenn Thompson was a graduate of CHS 1917. Q.G. Noblitt and Glenn Thompson were life long friends and had business relationships. Mr. Noblitt as well contributed much to Columbus in donations and quality of life efforts before his death.
Bob
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Post by RER on Apr 17, 2007 8:45:42 GMT -5
The annual awards dinner honoring the 48th Class of Indiana Basketball Hall of Fame was held March 21, 2007 at Primo Banquet Hall, Indianapolis, Indiana.
The book handed out to all attendees listed all of the "Silver Anniversary Teams" members. Columbus Indiana players of the past were listed by year as follows.Year Recognized/ Name /School1979/John (JC) Gosnell/CHS **
1980/Jerry Schofield/CHS
1988/William (Bill) Russell/CHS
1989/Steve Hollenbeck/CHS
1989/Jerry Newsom/CHS
1993/Tom Arnholt/CHS
2000/Dave Welmer/CHS
2005/Maria Stack/CEHS
2006/Debbie (Law) Marr/CHSLegend: ** Deceased Bob
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Post by RER on Apr 26, 2007 6:20:34 GMT -5
In The Republic Newspaper Today April 26, 2007 By Harry McCawleyPlease buy and read our local newspaperHeight, scrappiness take Perry to Utah State HOF AS a high school basketball player in the 1950s, Max Perry was hardly an imposing figure. He was 5 feet 10 inches and so skinny that strangers might have worried he would get hurt playing with those tall fellows. He looked even less imposing when his Columbus team battled its way to the semistate round of the state basketball tournament in 1955 and was paired against the powerful Indianapolis Crispus Attucks, a team led by basketball immortal Oscar Robertson. The “O” was literally unstoppable on the court — driving around, over, and sometimes through opponents on effortless trips to 20 and 30-point games. When Columbus coach Bill Stearman learned the Bull Dogs would be facing Attucks and Oscar he turned to the skinny, 5-10 Perry and told him that if Oscar could be contained, victory was possible. He assigned Max Perry the job of containing the point machine. Stopping the Big O For the first half of that game in Butler Fieldhouse, Max Perry did just that. By the time both teams headed into the locker room, Oscar had a mere 6 points. Unfortunately for Columbus, Max had picked up four personal fouls. Shortly after returning for the second half, he picked up his fifth foul. Oscar went on to score 17 points; Attucks won the game and went on to win the title. Oscar became a household name in college and professional basketball. After high school Max also achieved fame on college basketball floors — only on a more measured basis. He played for Utah State from 1958 to 1961 and achieved Little All-American status. For a year he was the all-time scoring leader in the school’s history — a record that would be broken a year later — and was good enough to be signed to a pro contract with Hawaii in the fledgling American Basketball Association. That was just under 50 years ago, and it is only now that Utah State has gone into the record books to recognize his achievements. Last week, officials in the school’s athletic department contacted the former Columbus player to tell him that he would be inducted into the school’s basketball Hall of Fame. “We got a call from the school’s new athletic director,” said Max’s wife, Monaei, who grew up in Seymour when Max was playing in Columbus. “He told us that they had gone through the school’s old records and when they took note of Max’s achievements decided to make things right.” Max’s career as a player ended after a 1-year stint in the ABA. He and his young family returned to the mainland and Indiana where he began a career in coaching. He carried the same attitude into coaching that he had as a player. He could coach with the tall guys just as well as he could play against them. He began at New Point in Decatur County, and in 1965 took over as head coach at Brown County. From 1965 to 69 he established the Eagles as a powerhouse in the Mid-Hoosier conference, winning three titles. From there he went on to coaching jobs at Peru, Whiteland, Southwestern (Jefferson County) and Scottsburg. His teams were just as tenacious as their coach. They were all scrappy bunches. Changed after 40 years His induction into the Utah State Hall of Fame will be next February but old-time Utah State fans might not make an immediate association of the man of today with the skinny, but tenacious point guard of 40-some years ago. He suffered a major stroke in 2000 that hampered the use of his right arm and leg. It also has affected his speech. In recent years he has undergone three operations to fight cancer. But he’s still scrappy. He was sitting in the living room of his North Carolina home while I talked with Monaei about his career. She hesitated when I asked how many points Oscar eventually wound up with in that 1955 game. After a moment she laughed and answered, “Max told me he scored ONLY 17 points.”
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Post by RER on Apr 26, 2007 7:32:30 GMT -5
Max "The Magician" Perry From A Recent Logan Utah Talk Site Logan Utah Newspaper Talk Inputs Magician MaxQuote: Denver Doug wrote on March 30, 2007 7:18 PM:"Sorry to post two in a row, but when it gets to nostalgia, I can't control myself. Question: Who knows the 5 Aggie hoops players (and coach) of the team called the Iron Man Five that won the All-College Tournament in 1961? Here we go: Center: Tyler Wilbon Forward: Cornell Green Forward: Jerry Schofield Guard: Max "The Magician" Perry Guard: Ralph Cullimore Coach: Cecil "Cec" Baker This may have been the best or second best Aggie Basketball team of all time, competing with the 1972 team of Marvin Roberts, Nate Williams, Tim Tollstrup, Paul Jeppeson, Jeff Tebbs and Terry Wakefield as a tough shooting 6th man coming off the bench. They played a UCLA dynasty team (Wicks, Rowe, Patterson, Bibby) that won the NCAA tournament very tough." End QuoteSource of Quote: hjnews.townnews.com/articles/2007/04/01/newtoday/newtoday08.txt Flying Max Perry In "Chuck Taylor All-Star" ShoesNote: This picture was the first game ever played on the Gym floor. My Comment: Max Perry and Jerry Schofield of Columbus played together at Utah State. Max was called "The Magician" . Max is 19th all-time leading scorer at Utah State game years 1959-1961 with 1236 points. Also, note that Cornell Green (famous later NFL Superstar on Dallas Cowboys) played basketball with these two guys. The Basketball Coach famed Cecil Baker is the one that supposedly developed the hook shoot used today in basketball worldwide. This was a great team with roots from Columbus Indiana. Bob
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Post by RER on Apr 26, 2007 13:55:31 GMT -5
Historical First In 25th & Maple Streets GymThe Memorial Gym Opened in 1954 & Was Built In 90 DaysLet history record the following events in the Columbus High School Gym:First Coach: William (Bill) Stearman First Former Bulldog Star To Coach In Gym: Bill Stearman First Assistant Basketball Coach: Max Andress First Athletic Trainer In Gym: Mel Blickenstaff ("Blic") First Player To Make Basket: Bob Risk First & Second Cheerleaders On Floor: Jane Ann Noblitt & Jane Burns First Evening Republican Newspaper Reporter In Gym: Scott Alexander First Starting Five Bulldog Team: Max Perry, Jerry Schofield, Bob Risk, Jerry Records, James Wilbur First Game Played: Bloomington Panthers and Bulldogs won 56 to 39 First Starting Five To Get Full College Scholarships From Gym:Same as five listed above and pictured below. Date of First Game Played: November 23, 1954 First Type Tennis Shoes Worn In Gym: Columbus' "Chuck Taylor All-Star" ShoesFirst Corner Stone Placed: Placed by CHS Cheerblock Group First Radio Announced In Gym: WCSI (Bob Westermier / and maybe Jerry Castor) First Time Gym Was Filled With Fans: November 23, 1954 with 7,500 folks and 250 fans standing (first game ever played) Number Of Fans First Game: 7,750 Gym Cap 7,500 First Team To Win Sectional and Regional In Gym: This team year 1955 Second & Third Teams To Go To Sweet Sixteen State Tourney: These teams were from 1954 and 1955. The first team to go to the Sweet Sixteen was in 1938 under coach Boots at the Pearl Street Gym. First Indiana All-Star From This Gym: Jerry Schofield The Only NBA Draftee From This Team: Jerry Schofield First Principal This Gym: Judson Erne Local Leader To Build The Gym By Donations: Glenn Thompson, Arvins Industry Pictures of First Starting Five: Max Perry Jerry Schofield Bob Risk Jerry Records Jim Wilbur The Most Tense Game Every Played In Gym: The final score was CHS 17 and Madison 10. The Madison Cubs came to town figuring that they didn't have the horses to run with the Bulldogs; so after grabbing the opening tip, all the action stopped. Finally, after gaining a substantial lead, the Bulldogs began to give the Madison Cubs some of their own medicine by keeping the ball away from them by clever ball handling and dribbling.Comment: Now the full story is told. Sources: Bartholomew County History Book, Volume II. Interviews and conversations with players. Various CHS Log's information. Finally, my exposure and attendance. Bob
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Post by RER on Apr 26, 2007 16:27:57 GMT -5
Jerry SchofieldFormer Columbus Bulldog Star, Indiana All-Star Team, State of Indiana Silver Anniversary Team, Utah State Star & Former NBA Draftee "The Scho"Jerry Schofield attended Clifford High School in Bartholomew County during his first three years. He moved to Columbus his senior year and played for the Columbus Bulldogs to finish his high school years. While playing basketball at Clifford he averaged 18 points a game his second year. During his junior year he averaged 30 points per game. When his family moved to Columbus his senior year he averaged 18 points per game and was one of the high rebounding players. During the 1955 semi-state game against Crispus Attucks he scored 27 point, but the dogs couldn’t pull off the victory. During 1955 he was selected as a player for the Indiana All-Stars and scored 18 points for the win over Kentucky All-Stars. In 1980 he was selected for the Indiana Silver Anniversary All-State Basketball Team. Through full scholarship he went on to Utah State University in Logan Utah. There Jerry proved to be a tremendous rebounding and offensive/defensive player also. He led the conference in rebounding at 13.2 rebounds per game and 14.2 points per run. He set a school record of 22 rebounds in one single game. During his 1959 season Utah State was 6th ranked in AP Poll and 8th in UPI. The team was able to play in the NIT and placed 3rd. During his final season he averaged 16.3 points a game and lead in rebounding. He was chosen to play in the North-South game. However, because of a severely sprained ankle he sustained in the NIT Tourney he couldn’t play. He was drafted in the NBA by the New York Nickerbockers after graduation from Utah State. He is a Retired Air Force Officer, and former teacher and coach. Worked for Lockheed Martin-Systems Division at one point related to Air Force simulation systems. He lives in Sarasota, Florida. Bob
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Post by TEXACO on Sept 17, 2007 10:55:10 GMT -5
Thanks, Bob, for your posts!! Oh, how I miss those games in the Cracker Barrel on Pearl Street !! Cracker Barrell I believe that the old gym was referred to as the "cracker box".
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Post by donholmanjr on Jan 22, 2008 0:15:12 GMT -5
I just found this site and I recognize Max Perry and Jerry schofields names. My Dad played Basketball in Columbus and at Utah State. I know he played at Utah State in 1962 in the NCAA tournament but I'm not sure what years he played in Columbus.
His name is Don Holman I think he was called Donny in Columbus.
Just curious if you have any info on him.
Thanks, Don
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Post by RER on Jan 22, 2008 10:35:42 GMT -5
Hello Don Holman: Your dad was a great guard at Columbus High School during a three year run, from years 1954, 1955, and 1956. He graduated during the 1956 class. He was one of Bill Stearman's better point guards and quick and a smart player. I remember his jump shot was very accurate and seemed to always come at a time when the Bulldogs needed the extra points. Donny was recruited to Utah State University with Max Perry and Jerry Schofield after his graduation in 1956. He played there with them and coach Cecil Baker. Mr. Baker is noted for the man whom "invented the early hook shot" as the story goes. Donny Holman was an "outstanding Cross Country track star" for the Bulldogs. He won many school meets with his tremendous stamina. Donny was a very popular student at CHS during his stay in Columbus. I lost track of Donny after he graduated from Columbus, but have thought of him off and on over the years. I will post additional information by asking Jerry Records and Jerry Schofield of his data after Columbus. Further, welcome to the Columbus Historical Boads and I hope you can add more about Donny and other Columbus items as the days progress.
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Post by lholman on Jan 22, 2008 11:25:13 GMT -5
Hi Bob, I am Donnie Holman's wife and our son has gotten me to register on this site. We live in NC. Used to get e-mails from Schofield a lot but haven't heard from him lately.We keep in touch with Max and Monaei and Schofner. Don is not too much of a computer person, I may have to get him started. Glad to read the info you sent our son.
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Post by nancs on Jan 22, 2008 16:16:27 GMT -5
I never cease to be amazed at these message boards, and the names that come up, and one says, 'BINGO, I think I know.........................' Such is the case with the mention of Don Holman. I do believe that Don Holman attended Garfield School and that he was in class with me. Check out the Schools thread, under Garfield, page 1, and a picture of Miss Yeager's class. That may well have been a combo class of two grades, as I was class of 1955. Check out page 3 of the Garfield thread, another photo of the basketball team, and Don's picture. Hmmmm, am betting that recollections of the elementary school basketball tournaments would be lurking in the memory bank, as well. Fun, and welcome to all, to the message boards. Love it when new folks join and post. That is what makes the boards so interesting to so many. Nanc (Nancy Stevens)
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