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La Crosse Tribune

Location

La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Aug 12, 1964

Page

15

Packers prep for New York meeting with Giants

Green Bay coach Vince Lombardi continues cuts as the Packers train before Saturday's game in Green Bay against the New York Giants. Giants rookie Homer Jones to start at flanker amid injuries to Shofner and Gifford.

Vince Packers New York Green Bay Vince Lombardi National Football League St. Louis Cardinals New Orleans New York Giants Bears Chicago Lloyd Voss Tommy Crutcher Duke Carlisle Ken Bowman Wisconsin Dennis Claridge Fairfield Homer Jones Texas Southern Bob Hayes Giants Minnesota Vikings Jones del Shofner Shofner Frank Gifford Gifford Allie Sherman Joe Morrison

Jim Huettl Wins Rushford Open Golf Playoff

Jim Huettl Jr. of Lake City defeated Clayton Pike of Austin in a sudden death playoff after both shot 109 for 27 holes to win the Rushford Open. Dave Gaynor of La Crosse won the first flight with 117. Ron Quillin of La Crosse tied for second in that flight, one stroke back.

Rushford Minn Jim Huettl Jr Lake City Clayton Pike Austin Dave Gaynor la Crosse Ron Quillin

Oliva Chasing AL Rookie Home Run Record

In Minneapolis, Tony Oliva of the Minnesota Twins hit his 26th homer to lift the team past Detroit 5 3. He needs eight more to beat Jimmie Hall’s 33 set last year, with 48 games left to play. Harmon Killebrew sits at 39 homers and is hot on his own mark.

Minneapolis - ST. Paul Harmon Killebrew Tony Oliva Oliva Minnesota Twins Detroit Twins Jimmie Hall Killebrew

Cashton softball tournament set for August dates

Cashton Wisconsin announces the annual Cashton softball tournament from August 19 to 23. For more information contact Bill Jantz Jr. of Cashton at phone 154.

Cashton Wis Bill Jantz Jr

Black River Falls Women Schedule Thursday Bowling Meeting

Black River Falls Wisconsin announces a meeting of local women at the town bowling alleys on Thursday night at 8 oclock. The event gathers neighbors for community chatter and group planning in the evening.

Black River Falls Wis

Records Fall In 2nd WFAA Archery Meet

The second annual Wisconsin Field Archery Association championship drew 339 archers and an audience over 1,000 at East Fork Recreation. Winners include Clay Sherman Madison and Clete Long La Crosse with many region names across FS and instinctive divisions. Out of state competitors from Iowa and Illinois also placed in several events.

Clete Long la Crosse Wisconsin Field Black River Falls Wis Clay Sherman Madison Bowman Benton Ann Faber Milwaukee Jim Frey Jim Salza Kathy Fish Ken Gest Sheboygan Bruce Clark Wausau Joyce Johnson Maple Dale Hackett Lake Geneva Bob Leuenberger Monroe Greg Schlffer Wisconsin Rapids Jackie Sheffer

Four rookies start for Vikings in exhibition with Cardinals

In Atlanta, Norm Van Brocklin lists four rookie starters including Hal Bedsole at flanker. Wally Lemm plans a long look at backup QB Buddy Humphrey. Former Gophers Carl Eller and Milt Sunde to play. Franckhauser leaves hospital to join family as he ends football days to pursue insurance in Dallas.

Bemidji, Minn Mininesota Vikings St. Louis Cardinals Atlanta Norm van Brocklin Vikings Hal Bedsole Cardinal Wally Lemm Buddy Humphrey Charley Johnson Green Bay Minnesota Gopher Carl Eller Milt Sunde Eller Sunde van Brocklin Palmer Pype Ted Dean Bill McWatters Tom Franckhauser Minneapolis Rip Hawkins Viking Franckhauser Dallas Texas

Race Track Leader Edward Brennan Dies

Edward J. Brennan, longtime general manager of Monmouth Park, died at 71 after a stroke at his Red Bank home. He steered Monmouth Park since it opened 18 years ago and helped open tracks at Rockingham, Suffolk Downs and the New Orleans Fair Grounds, with ties to Delaware Park, Laurel and Havre de Grace. Funeral services were planned in Baltimore.

Neptune N.J Edward J. Brennan Monmouth Park Red Bank Baltimore Brennan New Orleans Fair Grounds Monmouth Delaware Park Laurel Havre de Grace

Atlanta Applies For Franchise In AFL

Atlanta Football Inc seeks an AFL franchise for 1965 with president Charlie Leachman presenting $25,000 earnest money to AFL Commissioner Joe Foss in Chicago. The group aims for league expansion rather than taking an existing team.

Atlanta Atlanta Football, Inc Charlie Leachman Chicago AFL Joe Foss Leachman

Minnesota Public Links Crown To Clasen

Al Clasen of Minneapolis won his fifth Minnesota Public Links title on his home course the par 71 Gall’s layout. He shot 71 75 74 for 220 to edge former champion Chet Latawiec by two strokes with Gary Hauser third at 223.

ST. Paul al Clasen Minneapolis Minnesota Chet Latawiec Clasen Gary Hauser

Charley Taylor Is All Stars MVP in Chicago Loss

Charley Taylor of Arizona State was named the most valuable All-Star after the 28-17 defeat to the Chicago Bears. He earned 76 votes from writers and sportscasters, with George Mira close behind at 13. Taylor supplied the offense, setting up a field goal for a 3-0 lead and catching a five-yard touchdown pass late to seal his performance.

Chicago Charley Taylor Arizona State University Chicago Bears Taylor George Mira Collegians Mira

Gavre Finishes Strong in Jaycee Junior Golf Event

Marshall Gavre of Waukesha led Wisconsin scoring in the 19th Jaycee International Junior Golf Championship windup. He shot 75 for a 72 hole total of 305. Don Falstad of Rice Lake was runner up with 307, while Jim Day of Laurel, Mississippi captured the Jaycee International title with 286.

ST. Paul Jim Day Laurel,Miss

Warrens Gun Club To Stage Sunday Merchandise Shoot

Warrens Wis The recently remodeled Warrens Gun Club east of Warrens on the Dan Rezin Marsh will run a merchandise shoot from 1 p.m. to midnight Sunday The club features two electric traps a small arms range night lighting and a family picnic area New cabin facilities include a lunch and beverage bar.

Warrens Wis Dan Rezin Marsh

Illini Favored To Retain Big Ten Title This Season

Illinois, returning 33 of 44 from the Rose Bowl squad, led by Dick Butkus, is favored to repeat as Big Ten football champion. Michigan, Michigan State, and Ohio State loom as top challengers, with Indiana and Northwestern among potential spoilers and Wisconsin, Iowa, Minnesota, and Purdue in the mix. The article notes rebuilding jobs for several programs and key player exchanges across teams.

Charles Chamberlain Chicago Illinois Illini Dick Butkus Pete Elliott Michigan Michigan State Ohio State Indiana Northwestern Wisconsin Iowa Minnesota Purdue

Linton Beats Janesville 7-5 in Regional Babe Ruth Round

Linton Indiana defeated Janesville Wisconsin 7-5 on Monday to eliminate the Wisconsin entry in the third round of the Ohio Valley Regional Babe Ruth League baseball tournament held in Grosse Pointe Woods Michigan.

Grosse Pointe Woods Mich Linton Ind Janesville Wisconsin

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