1960 Gem of the Mountains, Volume 58 - University of Idaho Yearbook

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IDAHO 52 U of WASHINGTON 56 IDAHO 45 U of WASHINGTON

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In the first clash between Washington and Idaho, the Huskies squeezed past the Vandals 56-52. The Idaho five fought right clown the wire before falling to their hosts at Edmonson Pavilion on the \1\Tashington campus. Led by Dean Baxter's backboard work plus Joe King and Gary Floan's sharp-shooting from the key, Idaho stayed right on the Huskies' tail. The score was tied with l :52 left on the clock, when 路washington's Lyle Bakken went up the middle of the key for the winning tally. Sophomore Gary Floan lead the Idaho team with 12 points, followed close behind by Joe King. The second meeting of the two teams was at Memorial Gymnasium. The Huskies placed a young, tall, and aggressive five against the Idaho Vandals. \1\Tashington started slow, but ended the half with a tremendous 52 per cent average on shots. Idaho player Dean Baxter proved to be a threat when he cut the Huskie lead to 45-42 late in the second half. Despite this threat Washington dominated the boards and emerged victOriously. Vandal Ken Maren held clown Huskie top scorer, Hanson, and also scored 13 points to top the Idaho team.

Skillful playing is shown hy Joe KinJ (3)

Idaho Vandals go into action

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