saint0917
February 3rd, 2009, 05:53 AM
2/1/64:
Power Memorial High School of New York City, led by Lew Alcindor, wins its 48th straight game by defeating Catholic school powerhouse DeMatha of Hyattsville, Maryland, 65-62. Alcindor dominates play with 35 points (20 in the second half) and 17 rebounds. Over 13,000 fans pack the gymnasium at the University of Maryland for the showdown between two unbeaten teams. DeMatha’s 23-game winning streak (over two seasons) is snapped.
B I R T H D A Y S
Paul Blair b. 1944
Dick Snyder b. 1944
T.R. Dunn b. 1955
Malik Sealy b. 1970
Tommy Salo b. 1971
Power Memorial High School of New York City, led by Lew Alcindor, wins its 48th straight game by defeating Catholic school powerhouse DeMatha of Hyattsville, Maryland, 65-62. Alcindor dominates play with 35 points (20 in the second half) and 17 rebounds. Over 13,000 fans pack the gymnasium at the University of Maryland for the showdown between two unbeaten teams. DeMatha’s 23-game winning streak (over two seasons) is snapped.
B I R T H D A Y S
Paul Blair b. 1944
Dick Snyder b. 1944
T.R. Dunn b. 1955
Malik Sealy b. 1970
Tommy Salo b. 1971