Eastern Illinois University The Keep Masters Theses Student Theses & Publications 1988 Communication Through Athletic History at Eastern Illinois University: 1899-1988 Michael H. Chron Eastern Illinois University Recommended Citation Chron, Michael H., "Communication Through Athletic History at Eastern Illinois University: 1899-1988" (1988). Masters Theses. 4446. https://thekeep.eiu.edu/theses/4446 This Dissertation/Thesis is brought to you for free and open access by the Student Theses & Publications at The Keep. It has been accepted for inclusion in Masters Theses by an authorized administrator of The Keep. For more information, please contact [email protected]. THESIS REPRODUCTION CERTIFICATE TO: Graduate Degree Candidates who have written formal theses. SUBJECT: Permission to reproduce theses. The University Library is receiving a number of requests from other institutions asking permission to reproduce dissertations for inclusion in their library holdings. 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CHRON THESIS SUBMITIED IN PARTIAL FULFILLMENT OF THE REQUIREMENTS FOR THE DEGREE OF Master of Arts IN THE GRADUATE SCHOOL, EASTERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY CHARLESTON, ILLINOIS 1988 YEAR I HEREBY RECOMMEND THIS THESIS BE ACCEPTED AS FULFILLING THIS PART OF THE GRADUATE DEGREE CITED ABOVE /7f'4£;df$- DATE IL'?1A(!0 !fff ii ACKNOWLEDGMENTS Someone told me I could never achieve this research proj ect, but I did. I cannot over-estimate the patience and assistance of Dr. Doug Bock, my adviser, and Dr . Floyd E. Merritt , for their unrelenting contributions . A sincere thank you also is extended to Dave Kidwell and Ron Yoakum of Sports Information Department for their advice and help. Also, Jim Erdmann, of the E. I. Letterman 's Club for helping me find boxes of old programs and scorebooks which had been stashed away years ago . And to the proofreader who caught errors I don't remember making . Moms always come in handy . iii ABSTRACT Communication Through Athletic History at Eastern Illinois University : 1899-1988 by Michael H. Chron Eastern Illinois University , 1988 Major Professor : Dr. Douglas G. Bock Department : Speech Communication This study is divided into 14 chapters, with an introduction, the 12 different sports categories and lhe year-by-year results, and a conclusion. The sports are arranged into chapters in accordance with the scheduling of the academic year . The method of research involved collecting and classi- fying source materials, and interpreting and presenting these facts and findings . This method is critical in synthesizing the development and history of intercollegiate athletics at Eastern Illinois University. This documented data will serve as a public relations project for the athletic department as a recruiting tool for prospective athletes and coaches who contemplate coming to Eastern Illinois University . TABLE OF CONTENTS Page ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. • . • . • . • • • • • • . • • • . • . • • . ii ABSTRACT . • • • • • • • . • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • . • • • • . • • • • . • • • . • • • iii CHAPTER I. INTRODUCTION ..••.•.••.•.••..••..•......... 1 Identification of Sources . ................ 2 Arrangements . 3 II. FOOTBALL ••••••.••••••••••••••.•••••••••••• 4 From a . Humble Beginning in 1899. .......... 4 Opponents and Scores from 1899 . ........... 7 Football Coaching History . ................ 30 Eastern Illinois University Records. ...... 31 Rushing Yardage ........................... 32 Passing Yardage ........................... 33 Passes Completed .......................... 33 Pass Receiving Yardage . ................... 34 Touchdown Passes .......................... 35 III. SOCCER •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 36 Soccer Established in 1963 .••••••••.•..... 36 Opponents and Scores from 1963 •••....••.•• 38 Soccer Honor Roll ......................... 52 Panthers in the Pros .•..••.........•..•..• 52 IV. CROSS COUNTRY ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 53 Cross Country Ran in 1938................. 53 Opponents and Scores from 1938 . ........... 55 Cross Country Coaching History............ 70 NCAA, Conference Records . ................. 70 V . BASKETBALL . • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 71 Basketball First Played in Old Main. ...... 71 Opponents and Scores from 1908. ........... 73 Basketball Coaching History ............... 133 Eastern All-Americans..................... 133 EIU Top Scorers : Career and Season . ...... 134 VI . WRESTLING •••••••••••.••••••.•••••••••••••• 135 Wrestling Began in 1948 •.•......•.••••••.. 135 Opponents and Scores from 1948............ 137 Wrestling Coaching History . ............... 153 Eastern Wrestling Records. ................ 153 VII. GYMNASTICS •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 1 54 Gymnastics Developed from a Club Sport.... 154 Opponents and Scores from 1958 . ........... 156 Eastern All-Americans..................... 164 National Champions ......•................. 1 64 VIII. SWIMMING ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 165 Swimming Introduced in 1959................ 165 Opponents and Scores from 1959............. 167 Swimming Coaching History . ................. 179 All-Time Records ........................... 179 IX. INDOOR TRACK . 180 Indoor Track Added in 1967................ 180 Opponents and Scores from 1967 ............. 182 Indoor Track Coaching History. ............. 190 Indoor Track Records . ...................... 190 x. BASEBALL ••••••••••••••••••••• 1 91 Baseball Originated in 1 904 •••• 1 91 Opponents and Scores from 1904. 193 Eastern Baseball Signees •• 243 XI . TRACK AND FIELD ••••••••••• 245 Track and Field First Conducted in 1 91 2 •••• 245 Opponents and Scores from 1 91 2 •.•• 247 Track and Field Coaching History. 271 Outdoor Track and Field Records •• 271 XII. TENNIS ••••••.••••••••••••• 272 Tennis Competition Began in 1 931 272 Opponents and Scores from 1 931 274 Tennis Coaching History .••..••.....•••.•........ 294 XIII. GOLF •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• • • • • • 295 Golf Added in 1935 •• 295 Opponents and Scores from 1935. 296 Golf Coaching History •••••••••• 309 XIV. CONCLUSION •• 31 0 REFERENCES . 312 VITA ••••••.•••••••••••••••..••••••.••••••••..•••• 315 At'tlletic communication 1 CHAPTER I INTRODUCTION It is through the communication of our history that we learn our true heritage. Through knowledge of the past, we can adapt and understand our present environment . Intense research into Eastern Illinois University athletic history illustrates the many individual achievements and respective accomplishments which enhance the credibility of the institution . Because of the record-breaking performances, the tradition of excellence is attained. These many honors and winning traditions will communicate to prospective athletes the greatness which awaits them at Eastern. Through an appreciation for athletic excellence, today 's students, faculty and alumni can better appreciate the quality and caliber of athletics. Through outstanding performances in competition, the athletes will also excel in other endeavors . The collection of data into one source can serve as a recruiting tool for future athletes or coaches who may come to Eastern Illinois University . Additionally, this study is a public relations project of the Speech Communication Department and is intended to inform individuals interested in joining the Panther Club of the high-caliber program which is offered. Also, this documented data will serve as undisputed authority in deter- A{hletic communication 2 mining future nominees selected for Hall of Fame membership. This study is composed of 14 chapters; an introduction, 12 chapters of men's sports since 1899, and a conclusion . Men's athletics were selected because in the 90-years of competition, the results have never been compiled into one paper . It is hoped this endeavor will encourage a future student to undertake the researching of the women 's program . In undertaking a research proj ect of this magnitude , one factor is evident : the availability of old and �ccurate documents were often hard to find . Also, results of events in recent history have a way of disappearing , and efforts must be made to save these documents . Sources include the Eastern Illinois Normal School Classbook; the Eastern Illinois Normal School W'apper; the Eastern Illinois University Warbler; the Normal School News; the Teachers ' College News; the Charleston Courier­ News; the Coles County Daily Times, the Charleston (IL) Times-Courier; sports brochures , varsity scorebooks, physical education handbooks; personal files and papers of former Eastern Illinois University coaches , and personal interviews with present and former persons associated with the University . The information contained in this paper will also be helpful in future broadcasts of the mass media . These