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Publications telling the history of Tiger basketball at the University of Memphis.

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1941 Memphis State College vs New York Celtics basketball program

A program of basketball games played at Memorial Gymnasium, Memphis State College, on February 18, 1941, and a clipping on the game from the "Memphis Press-Scimitar" the following day.

The feature game was the New York Celtics (Pro-Champs) vs Memphis State College (Memphis Collegiate Champs). The Tigers lost to the World Champion Celtics, 48-43. The "Memphis Press-Scimitar" described the game "as uproariously ridiculous a contest as Memphis has ever seen." For three full quarters, Celtics forward Davey Banks and crew gave a dazzling exhibition and scored almost at will to simply maintain their lead. Midway through the fourth quarter and leading by eight points, the Celtics famed comical circus went into action. At one point, Banks played for the Tigers and even the referee, Marion Hale, scored a basket for the home team. Other games that evening included: Treadwell Jrs. vs Teachers Training School (Treadwell won 18-16) and, Grand Junction, Tennessee, vs Messick High School (Grand Junction won 28-19).
1951 Memphis State College vs Mississippi State University basketball program

Program for the basketball game between the Memphis State College Tigers and the Mississippi State University Bulldogs played at the Memphis State College Field House, Memphis, Tennessee on December 6, 1951. The Tigers lost the game 58-60.
1951 Memphis State College vs University of Portland basketball program

Program for the basketball game between the Memphis State College Tigers and the University of Portland Pilots played at the Pacific International Livestock Pavilion, Portland, Oregon, on December 19, 1951. The Tigers lost the game 49-78.
1952 Memphis State College vs Lambuth College basketball program

Program for the basketball game between the Memphis State College Tigers and the Lambuth College Eagles played in Union City, Tennessee, on December 6, 1952. The Tigers won the game 91-81.

In the preliminary game Union City High School lost to Woodland Mills High School 45-57.
1956 Memphis State College vs Arkansas State College basketball program

Program for the basketball game between the Memphis State College Tigers and the Arkansas State College Red Wolves played at the Memphis State College Field House, Memphis, Tennessee on December 1, 1956. The Tigers won the game 88-68.
1956 Memphis State College vs Spring Hill College basketball program

Program for the basketball game between the Memphis State College Tigers and the Spring Hill College Badgers played at the Ellis Auditorium, Memphis, Tennessee on December 20, 1956. The Tigers won the game 70-62. The game was the second of two played that evening at the Auditorium. Tulane defeated Southwestern 78-58.
1956 Memphis State College vs Texas Western College basketball program

Program for the basketball game between the Memphis State College Tigers and the Texas Western College Miners played at the Memphis State College Field House, Memphis, Tennessee on December 14, 1956. The Tigers won the game 77-48.
1957 Memphis State College vs Tennessee Polytechnic Institute basketball program

Program for the basketball game between the Memphis State College Tigers and the Tennessee Polytechnic Institute Golden Eagles played at the Memphis State College Field House, Memphis, Tennessee, on January 22, 1957. The Tigers won the game 89-73.
1957 Memphis State College vs University of Arizona basketball program

Program for the basketball game between the Memphis State College Tigers and the University of Arizona Wildcats played at the Memphis State College Field House, Memphis, Tennessee, on January 1, 1957. The Tigers won the game 94-76. A report by the Commercial Appeal newspaper is included.
1957 Memphis State College vs University of Houston basketball program

Program for the basketball game between the Memphis State College Tigers and the University of Houston Cougars played at the Memphis State College Field House, Memphis, Tennessee, on February 16, 1957. The Tigers won the game 96-86.
1957 Memphis State College vs University of Louisville basketball program

Program for the basketball game between the Memphis State College Tigers and the University of Louisville Cardinals played at the Memphis State College Field House, Memphis, Tennessee, on February 2, 1957. The Tigers won the game 81-78.
1957 Memphis State University vs Mississippi State University basketball program

Program for the basketball game between the Memphis State University Tigers and the Mississippi State University Bulldogs played at the Ellis Auditorium, Memphis, Tennessee, on December 11, 1957. The Tigers lost the game 54-56. MSU press release included.
1957 Memphis State University vs Texas A&M College basketball program

Program for the basketball game between the Memphis State University Tigers and the Texas A&M College Aggies played at the Memphis State University Field House, Memphis, Tennessee, on December 9, 1957. The Tigers lost the game 68-71.
1957 Memphis State University vs The Citadel basketball program

Program for the basketball game between the Memphis State University Tigers and the The Citadel Bulldogs played at the Memphis State University Field House, Memphis, Tennessee, on December 16, 1957. The Tigers won the game 70-63.
1957 Memphis State University vs Union University basketball program

Program for the basketball game between the Memphis State University Tigers and the Union University Bulldogs played at the Memphis State University Field House, Memphis, Tennessee, on December 4, 1957. The Tigers won the game 96-69.
1957 Memphis State University vs University of Maryland basketball program, Sugar Bowl

Program for the Sugar Bowl second night basketball game between the Memphis State University Tigers and the University of Maryland Terrapins played at the Loyola Field House, New Orleans, Louisiana, on December 30, 1957. The Tigers won the game 47-46. MSU won the tournament after defeating Loyola 65-63 in their first game. The program also included other sports such as boxing, track, tennis and yachting.
1957 Memphis State University vs Virginia Military Institute basketball program

Program for the basketball game between the Memphis State University Tigers and the Virginia Military Institute Keydets played at the Memphis State University Field House, Memphis, Tennessee, on December 7, 1957. The Tigers won the game 72-58.
1957 National Invitation Basketball Tournament program

Program of the 20th National Invitation Tournament of the Metropolitan Intercollegiate Basketball Association held at Madison Square Garden in New York City in 1957. Memphis State College was one of 12 teams competing in the tournament and was runner up to Bradley, losing 83-84 in the final.
1958 Memphis State University vs Florida State University basketball program

Program for the basketball game between the Memphis State University Tigers and the Florida State University Seminoles played at the Memphis State University Field House, Memphis, Tennessee on January 13, 1958. The Tigers won the game 59-56. A press release included.
1958 Memphis State University vs Loyola University (LA) basketball program

Program for the basketball game between the Memphis State University Tigers and the Loyola University (New Orleans) Wolfpack played at the Memphis State University Field House, Memphis, Tennessee, on February 25, 1958. The Tigers lost the game 55-68. Includes press release.
1958 Memphis State University vs Murray State College basketball program

Program for the basketball game between the Memphis State University Tigers and the Murray State College Racers played at the Memphis State University Field House, Memphis, Tennessee, on February 11, 1958. The Tigers won the game 56-50. Includes press release and clipping.
1958 Memphis State University vs Murray State College basketball program

Program for the basketball game between the Memphis State University Tigers and the Murray State College Racers played at the Racer Arena, Murray, Kentucky, on January 11, 1958. The Tigers won the game 75-66.
1958 Memphis State University vs Oklahoma City University basketball program

Program for the basketball game between the Memphis State University Tigers and the Oklahoma City University Stars played at the Memphis State University Field House, Memphis, Tennessee, on January 6, 1958. The Tigers won the game 53-50. A press release is included.
1958 Memphis State University vs Spring Hill College basketball program

Program for the basketball game between the Memphis State University Tigers and the Spring Hill College Badgers played at the Memphis State University Field House, Memphis, Tennessee, on February 28, 1958. The Tigers won the game 70-54. Includes press release.
1958 Memphis State University vs Stetson University basketball program

Program for the basketball game between the Memphis State University Tigers and the Stetson University Hatters played at the Memphis State University Field House, Memphis, Tennessee on January 18, 1958. The Tigers won the game 64-58. A press release is included.