Evangel University - Lancer Yearbook (Springfield, MO)

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el Cru- letition. lft, Joe :l great squad. Kgainst played ltil the future Jl. record 2 most rudents nt next spirit, Melvin Hollis llis, Bob Ash- BASKETBALL RECORD l E.C. Opponents Scores 73 School of the Ozark 72 Q 80 Aurora Christian Church 46 2 1 17 Convenant College 80 50 Southwest Missouri State J.V. 75 l 70 Drury College J.V. 66 l 71 Covenant College 36 xl 70 Drury College J.v. 58 gl, 113 ozefle Bible College 75 92 Southern Baptist College 86 l 49 Pittsburgh State J.V. lKansas1 89 81 Ozark Bible College 59 1 81 Pittsburgh State J.V. lliansasl 89 63 School of the Ozark 67 101 Aurora Christian College 98 10 Won Lost 4 DON PEARSON COACH FOREST ARNOLD ll Athletic Director Head Basketball Coach V ll 1 ll l Coach Arnold's Starting Five l 'l ll il RAY SCHULZ Point per game 12.2 JOE ANDERSON Point per game 6.8 JIM WILLIAMS Point per game 14.0 Coach Forest Arnold giving the boys instructions at half time Boa ASI-ICROFT. Point per game 15.0 A PAUL HOLLIS 7' Point per game 12.9 l l l

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THE CHUSADEHS UNDER THE COACHING of the former All-American, Forest Arnold, the Evangel Cru- saders for the second straight year had a winning season against college competition. Coach Arnold had only four players returning from last year's squad: Bob Ashcroft, Joe Anderson, Gary Dickinson, and Don Youngs. Arnold's first year of coaching was a great success with l0 wins and four losses. Spirit, stamina, and sportsmanship were the greatest asset of the Crusaders squad. Even when there was a height disadvantage the players would never stop fighting. Against such large schools as Pittsburgh State, and Southwest Missouri State where they played the Junior Varsities against great odds, the Crusaders would not admit defeat until the last whistle was blown. They also showed that they will be a tough team' in the future by beating Drury J.V., a school which is considered a topnotch basketball school. The team could find no better coach than Forest Arnold. He seta scoring record at Memphis State by scoring over 2000 points. Memphis State voted him the most valuable player in the history of the school. He was listed in Who's Who among Students in American Colleges and Universities. A Coach Arnold stated that this year's team was a good solid team, and that next year's team will be even better. Forest Arnold not only gave the team unity and spirit, but gained the respect and confidence of each player. Pictured below from left to right: Mike Allen, Gary Dickinson, Ray Schulz, Joe Anderson, Melvin Hollis, Jim Williams, Coach Forest Arnold, Student Manager Leon Stevens, Paul Hollis, Marvin Hollis, Bob Ash- croft Tex McKinley, Don Youngs. -....,..... Mm.. MW...sX..kxxxst s n. .-- l z E 2 1 K Z 9 5 ? 2 l I DON Athle RAY SCHULZ Point per game JOE ANDERSOI Point per game

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Although Bob Ashcroft is closely guorded, he scores two points ogoinst Pittsburgh Stote with o loyup. N' ' I 'fQ.'...!f.5s5x'!!i1i5' ', ' P' 'W' P' 2.-.. ,Q-,.,,,,....-1.-1. rn, rr v rn- h g, ....,. u...Y . . ., - '- Bob Biro drives in to moke on underhonded loyup good for two points ogoinst Southern Baptist. TEX MC KINLEY DON YOUNGS BOB ASHCROFT BOB BIRO Junior Junior Sophomore Sophomore EGU Bob Ashcrot Paul Hollis shot by Gory for two poin Morvin Hol wos too for Southern Bc JOE ANDERE Sophomore