1955 yearbook
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1955 yearbook
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spectacular floor play provided his teammates
with many good shots.
At this point Jim Fay began a rebounding
and scoring spree which truly made a shambles
of all opposition during the remainder of the
Bees' win streak. With 28 points and 27 rebounds he led the way to an 87-77 victory
over Parsons. Against Great Lakes he accounted for 34 points and cornered 21 rebounds. Ambrose won 83-71.
The season's peak was reached with the
100-73 win over Creighton. Once again it
was Fay who was the individual standout, as
he banged in 43 points for a school record.
His 20 baskets were also a school record for
field goals, and his points in this game were
enough to make him the highest scorer in
Ambrose history for an entire career, a record
which, of course, he broke with every subsequent basket for the rest of the season. His
point total finally reached 1605.
A much improved Iowa Wesleyan team
threw a scare into the Bees before falling
81-78. Next came Loras, and behind Fay's 32
point barrage the DuHawks succumbed 96-85.
The St. Ambrose win streak was brought
to an abrupt conclusion in a road game with
Quincy College. Although they completely
dominated board play, the Bees were unable
to score and suffered a resounding 83-68 setback. The following game, with Rockhurst,
was a different story. The Kansans were
stopped 86-70 as Bill Dart scored a personal
high of 25 points and scrappy Rich Brennan
gathered in 23 rebounds. The regular season
came to a close with a road game which Loras,
shooting 51%, won 68-64. The record thus
far was 15-8, good enough to earn a spot
in the four team NAIA regional playoff at
Cedar Rapids.
Just what we knew all along — Jim Fay head and shoulders above
Loras.
Jim Wolf duels Hower of Regis for control of loose ball.
Bob Cannady shows 'em bow the easy
way, as 'the Lewis boys gather around
to watch.
with many good shots.
At this point Jim Fay began a rebounding
and scoring spree which truly made a shambles
of all opposition during the remainder of the
Bees' win streak. With 28 points and 27 rebounds he led the way to an 87-77 victory
over Parsons. Against Great Lakes he accounted for 34 points and cornered 21 rebounds. Ambrose won 83-71.
The season's peak was reached with the
100-73 win over Creighton. Once again it
was Fay who was the individual standout, as
he banged in 43 points for a school record.
His 20 baskets were also a school record for
field goals, and his points in this game were
enough to make him the highest scorer in
Ambrose history for an entire career, a record
which, of course, he broke with every subsequent basket for the rest of the season. His
point total finally reached 1605.
A much improved Iowa Wesleyan team
threw a scare into the Bees before falling
81-78. Next came Loras, and behind Fay's 32
point barrage the DuHawks succumbed 96-85.
The St. Ambrose win streak was brought
to an abrupt conclusion in a road game with
Quincy College. Although they completely
dominated board play, the Bees were unable
to score and suffered a resounding 83-68 setback. The following game, with Rockhurst,
was a different story. The Kansans were
stopped 86-70 as Bill Dart scored a personal
high of 25 points and scrappy Rich Brennan
gathered in 23 rebounds. The regular season
came to a close with a road game which Loras,
shooting 51%, won 68-64. The record thus
far was 15-8, good enough to earn a spot
in the four team NAIA regional playoff at
Cedar Rapids.
Just what we knew all along — Jim Fay head and shoulders above
Loras.
Jim Wolf duels Hower of Regis for control of loose ball.
Bob Cannady shows 'em bow the easy
way, as 'the Lewis boys gather around
to watch.
Date
1955
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St. Ambrose University, 518 W. Locust St., Davenport, IA 52803
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http://cdm16810.contentdm.oclc.org/cdm/ref/collection/p16810coll2/id/8645