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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1973
Page
12
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Green Bay trades second year tackle Kevin Hunt for rookie guard or tackle Bill Dulac from Eastern Michigan and the Rams seventh round pick. Dulac impressed in a college all star game against John Matuszak and teams prepare for a preseason game vs Buffalo.
Coulee Golf Bowl of Onalaska seized first place in the Riverland Softball League after a 17-2 win over Frog Point, keyed by Dave Lemke’s four bagger to move to 7-1. Howie Midtlien and Dennis Peterson homered for the winners as others added four baggers for the losers.
Milwaukee AP reports Mark Donahue joins the field for the Tony Bettenhausen 200 at State Fair Park. The race will feature six former Indianapolis 500 winners next Sunday.
Washington prepares Duane Thomas to start the first game in over a year against Denver while Sonny Jurgensen, returning from injury, is set for the second half. Redskins coach Charlie Waller notes Thomas’s rapid progress as Jurgensen eyes a late-season comeback.
Montreal's bullpen ace Marshall preserves a 5-3 win as Jim Lyttle and Ken Singleton homer early. Marshall enters with bases loaded and one out to stifle late Giants threats, boosting Montreal to 2nd in the NL East behind St. Louis and ahead of Pittsburgh. Dodgers edge Mets 1-0, Braves top Cardinals 8-6, Padres outlast Phillies 10-9 in 11. Also notes Wisconsin license hikes prompt possible reform.
The second seed Jill Swanson and Steve Largent defeated Dan and Annie Moriarity 6-3 6-4 to win the city park and recreation mixed doubles championship at the University of Wisconsin La Crosse courts. The Moriaritys beat Janet Hoeschler David Levinger 6-4 6-4 to reach the final. Swanson Largent had earlier beaten Bob McLoone Susie Moriarity 6-3 6-4. Semifinals and junior vets finals follow with times listed.
Registration for the annual punt pass and kick contest runs from August 20 to September 28 in Black River Falls Wisconsin. Eligible participants are Jackson County grade school and junior high students ages eight to 13. Registration forms are available at Millis Ford Mercury Garage.
Three area tournaments kick off this weekend led by the 36 hole Viroqua Open on Saturday and Sunday. The Rushford Open, now in its 37th year, limits entries to 180 players across Saturday or Sunday play. About 128 golfers are expected for the 18 hole Hiawatha Open at Tomah with defending champion John Hogden among the entrants.
Miami Dolphins coach Don Shula stresses mental attitude as the team pursues back to back Super Bowl titles after a 14-7 playoff win over Washington. Shula notes maturity and attitude are key, despite players sharing $26,000 playoff spoils.
The Fifth Annual La Crosse Women's Invitational Fast Pitch Softball Tournament starts Saturday at 9 a.m. with 23 teams competing for top honors. Burr Oak, a two time champion, returns to defend its crown as opening round games occur at Carroll Park Powell Park and Houska Park, with finals slated for 5:30 p.m. consolation and 7 p.m. championship. The Sports Car Club of La Crosse also hosts a gymkhana at North La Crosse Speedbowl Sunday with seven classes of timed runs starting at 1 p.m.
Powell Park girls sweep to the Park and Recreation city softball title with an undefeated 8 0 record coached by Kay Gunderson. Shula aims for back to back Super Bowls with a dynasty view, citing a record 2 960 rushing yards by the Dolphins led by Csonka 1117 Morris 1000 and Kiick 521 as Griese returns from injury.
The Minnesota Vikings host the Pittsburgh Steelers in the preseason opener at Bloomington. Coach Bud Grant weighs a stronger inside defense to stop the run as Minnesota seeks to improve after last year’s 143 rushing yards allowed per game.
Dick & Ann's moved to 17 5 with a 10 9 win over Vogue led by homers from Bucky Ness Dick Skaff and Jim Walters. OK Bar rolled Koelbls 21 1 as Gary Hall homered for the winners. River City Palace beat Tosa Club 16 8 with homers by Bob Schulz Dave Holzer Len Amberger Randy Trollop. Midway Bar routed Keg 25 8 and other results noted. In fast pitch Hawks beat Slapsticks 6 2 while Trances lost to Pistons 9 8 and Spartans topped Tigers 21 6 with multiple homers.
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