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La Crosse Tribune

Location

La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Aug 15, 1966

Page

15

Torres-Cotton Fight Tonight in Title Bout

In Las Vegas Jose Torres of Brooklyn defends his world light heavyweight title against Eddie Cotton of Seattle in a 15 round bout. Torres, 30, a feared body punisher, is a 7-2 favorite over Cotton, 40, oldest ranked fighter. Televised nationwide by Sports Network at 10 p.m. EDT from the Las Vegas Convention Center.

Las Vegas Nev Jose Torres Brooklyn N.Y Eddie Cotton Seattle Wash Torres Cotton Sports Network, Inc Las Vegas Convention Center

Terrace Toby's Bendel's Seek 2nd Round Crown

Terrace and Bendel's aim for a second round in the Classic Softball League on Tuesday night at Powell and Copeland Parks. Toby's meets Club 14 at 6 30 p m and Terrace faces Club 14 at 8 30 p m while Bendel's plays S H Pizza Villa at 6 30 p m. Toby's 7 3 trails 8 3 records for Terrace and Bendel's. There are 102 former Big Ten athletes in the NFL this year.

Terrace Bendel’s Toby Toby’s Club Club 14 Powell Park S & H Pizza Villa Copeland Park Toby's Bar Powell Terrace Bar S&h-Pizza Village Copeland Big Ten National Football League

Davis Defends State Open as Iverson Leads Challenger

Eddie Davis, 23, Milwaukee, defends his Wisconsin Open title amid 80 pros and a strong amateur field at Maple Bluff and Cherokee. Iverson, Don Iverson, the national small college champion, and former champions Manuel de la Torre Jim Milward Tommy Veech Steve Bull vie for the title. prize money totals $5,000.

Madison Eddie Davis Davis Manuel de la Torre Manny Don Iverson Iverson la Crosse State Wisconsin Maple Bluff Cherokee Country Clubs Jim Milward Tommy Veech Steve Bull Milwaukee Bobby Brue Chicago Tom Puls Barron Veech Milward de la Torre Blue Ralph Butch) Schlicht Wally Atwood Steve Caravelle Jay Lohmiller Harry Simonson

Crucifixion wins Church League softball title over La Crescent Methodist

Crucifixion defeated La Crescent Methodist 13 to 5 to claim the Church League softball crown in La Crescent Minnesota. Crucifixion ended 8-1 for the season while Methodist finished 6-3 and Evangelical Lutheran 3-6 with Prince of Peace at 1-8. Sixteen former Michigan State athletes are on NFL rosters this year.

la Crescent Minn la Crescent Methodist Methodist Evangelical Lutheran Prince of Peace Michigan State National Football League

Ralston Graebner Spark U.S. Netters

Dennis Ralston and Clark Graebner powered the United States to the Davis Cup American Zone title by defeating Rafael Osuna and Joaquin Loyo-Mayo 6 1 6 4 6 0 in 59 minutes. Graebner dominated his serve, and Ralston’s big upsets and quick serves sealed the win as the U.S. moves toward an October Brazil rematch and a possible Australia final.

Cleveland Dennis Ralston Clark Graebner United States Mexico Ralston-Graebner Rafael Osuna Joaquin Loyo-Mayo U.S Graebner Love Ralston Herced Loyo- Mayo Osuna Rafe Loyo-Mayo

Jacks Wins Brockton Open Bowling Title

Bobby Jacks of New Orleans won the Professional Bowlers Association Brockton Open with a 9,357 40 game total to claim a $34,000 prize in Brockton Massachusetts.

Brockton Mass Bobby Jacks New Orleans

Increased Quota For Geese Sought

Rep. Melvin Laird urged a 20 000 to 25 000 goose quota for Wisconsin for 1966 in a letter to Secretary Udall, opposing a proposed 14 000 goose limit. He warned a 14 000 quota would damage crops, hurt farmers, and penalize non Horicon hunters while geese linger if hunting ends early.

Washington Wisconsin Melvin R. Laird R-Wis Secretary of the Interior Stewart L. Udall Laird Bureau of Sports Fisheries and Wildlife Canada

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