Engsberg Earns Medal of Honor at WSUC
Pole vaulter Jack Engsberg of Wisconsin La Crosse earns the WSUC Medal of Honor as the conference's top scholar athlete. He holds indoor and outdoor pole vault records, is a spring co captain of the Indiana track team, majors in mathematics, makes the dean's list six times and has a 3.50 GPA while earning WSUC Athletic Honor Roll honors.
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Jack Engsberg
Wisconsin State University
University of Wisconsin-La Crosse
Engsberg
WSUC
All American Swimmer Mike Kearney To Join Wisconsin
Bloomington Indiana standout Mike Kearney a four time All American high school swimmer plans to enroll at the University of Wisconsin this fall after signing a letter of intent. Kearney won seven Indiana state championships during his prep career and will compete for Wisconsin in college.
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Mike Kearney
Bloomington
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University of Wisconsin
University
Kearney
Indiana
Wisconsin
Pepitone Quits Braves After Personal Problems
Joe Pepitone informed manager Eddie Mathews before the game against the St. Louis Cardinals that he is quitting the Atlanta Braves. He cited personal problems and a wish to play in Japan, noting he would have quit no matter which team held him. He had previously quit the Cubs in May of the prior season, returning in July to bat .262 in 66 games.
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Joe Pepitone
Atlanta Braves
Chicago Cubs
Pepitone
Eddie Mathews
St. Louis Cardinals
Japan
Cubs
Puerto Rico Open to Hosting 1979 Pan Am Games
Governor Rafael Hernandez Colón announced Puerto Rico will contribute up to 7 million dollars to host the 1979 Pan American Games in San Juan. He previously opposed hosting the Olympic Games here due to financial strain.
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Puerto Rico
Pitching Keys Indians Title with Dominant ERA in 1973
Wisconsin La Crosse led the conference with a stellar pitching staff posting a 2.05 ERA while Oshkosh produced the league’s best hitting at .337. Ron Joten headed a 1.09 ERA season, Jerry Augustine went 4-0 with 49 strikeouts, Ken Buege added a 1.69 ERA, and Oshkosh boasted Mark Hinske Lynn Held and Mike Vanden Avand atop batting averages.
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Oshkosh
Wisconsin State University
Indians
Ron Joten
Taylor
Jerry Augustine
Kewaunee
Ken Buege
Lansing St. George
la Crosse
Mark Hinske
Lynn Held
Mike Vanden Avand
Titan Strikers
Roger Buswell
Bob Steigerwald
Buswell
Steigerwald
Rbi
Betting on sports by government far from reality
AP survey shows legislative barriers to legal sports betting beyond horse racing and jai alai remain strong in most states. Nevada is the only current exception, while New York and Rhode Island weigh broader legalization and proposals face opposition from major leagues.
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National Football League
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Ways and Means Committee
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Howard Samuels
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Newport
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Vogt's Three-Run Homer Lifts Marietta Past Indiana Central
In Edwardsville Illinois Joe Vogt hit a three run homer as Marietta College opened with four runs to beat Indiana Central 6 3 in the NCAA Mideast regional semifinals.
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Edwardsville, Ill
Joe Vogt
Marietta, Ohio College
Indiana Central
National Collegiate Athletic Association
Custom Pools Anniversary Sale in the Coulee Region
The Coulee Region pool outlet marks its first anniversary with a sale on all pools and accessories. Displays include Trojan insulated pools and Imperial galvanized pools, built with Alcoa aluminum and two inch foam walls. Discounts promise heating savings and pre season pricing on 500 pools. Over 80 Trojan Imperial and stainless steel styles available.
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Coulee
Tim Hannon to Demonstrate Exclusive Pool Features
Factory representative Tim Hannon will visit to answer questions and showcase exclusive pool features. He will explain product details and address customer inquiries during the session.
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Tim Hannon
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