Torres Keeps Title By Beating Cotton
Eddie Cotton, a 40 year old Seattle veteran, fought Jose Torres to a unanimous 15 round decision in Las Vegas but left with a loss and frustration. Officials scored 70-67 69-67 68-67 for Torres though the crowd believed Cotton won. Torres defended his light heavyweight title as Cotton eyed a rematch and possible future bout with Dick Tiger.
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Gains Young
Aileen Eaton
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Don Chargin
Oakland
Bobo Olsen
Wayne Thornton
UPI
Former Tomah Grid Ace Joins Milton Coaching Staff
Milton Wis coach Ted Scalissi hires Ervin Johnson and Grovesteen as assistants. Johnson, back for a third term, coaches linemen and has prior Janesville and Muscoda coaching experience. Grovesteen returns to coach backs and supervise intramurals after finishing at Milton two years ago.
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Janesville Senior High School
Janesville
Muscoda High
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Grovesteen
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Rolland Sayre Memorial
Wildcats
Black River Falls Driver Wins Semis
Gary Kinsealy of Black River Falls won the 25-lap semi feature at Griffith Park Speedway on Sunday night in Wisconsin Rapids. Francis Kelly of Tomah took the first heat, Dale Walworth of Warren s won the second heat, and Ev Foxx of Black River Falls finished second in the fourth heat.
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Black River Falls
Griffith Park Speedway
Francis Kelly
Tomah
Dale Walworth
Warrens
Ev Foxx
Cports Crosse Tribune Tuesday August 16 1966
Cports note a Tuesday August 16 1966 issue of the Crosse Tribune delivered on August 17. The item highlights local sports briefings and standings from the area.
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Packers Pour Through Long Practice As Roster Cuts Loom
Green Bay coach Vince Lombardi ran a 90 minute practice as the Packers prepare for three NFL mandated roster reductions to 49 on Aug 23, then 43 by Aug 30 and 40 by Sept 6. Rookie Donny Anderson returned from an ankle injury to pace drills with Jim Grabowski.
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Lee Poy Caffey
French Dominate World Ski Meet at Portillo Chile
The French led by Jean Claude Killy swept six medals as Killy won the men's combined title. Leo Lacroix finished second and Ludwig Leitner third for West Germany. America's bid was wrecked by injuries with Billy Kidd breaking two leg bones during downhill training and Penny McCoy withdrawing from the giant slalom after spraining her ankle. McCoy the only U.S. medalist with third in the slalom at age 16.
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Ludwig Leitner
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Stowe
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Bishop
Calif
Miss McCoy
Rookies Help Giants Line and Falcons Add Gremminger
Giants rookie Jeff Smith and Davis anchor the line in a 14 7 win over Atlanta. Allie Sherman praises the rookies after Morrall completes 20 of 35 passes. Atlanta trades for Hank Gremminger as Washington adds Brig Owens to bolster the injured defensive backfield.
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Mississippi
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Doug Moreau
Louisiana State
Charley Diamond
Ben Rizzo
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Ralph Wenzel
San Diego State
Cleveland
U S Clinches Davis Cup Zone Title With Five Nil Sweep
The United States defeated Mexico 5–0 in Cleveland to win the Davis Cup American Zone final. Clark Graebner impressed by routing Rafael Osuna 6-3 6-4 6-4, while Cliff Richey battled cramps in a long win over Marcelo Lara. Graebner and Dennis Ralston led a doubles victory that sealed the title.
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Tigers Clinch Trane Loop Title With 42 Victory
The Tigers clinched the Trane Fast Pitch League title Monday by beating the Chiefs 42. Butch Severson pitched a four hit game and received support from Ken Cleary and Dave Seymour who each had multiple hits. Severson struck out five and walked three. Chiefs pitcher Dave Loomis allowed 12 runs on 11 hits with three walks and three strikeouts.
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Butch Severson
Severson
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Cleary Loomis
Frederick Slater Dies at 67 Helms Hall of Fame Tackle
Frederick Duke Slater former University of Iowa football tackle who played in 1921 died Monday aged 67. He became the second Iowa player inducted into the Helms College Football Hall of Fame. UPI Telephoto.
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Duke) Slater
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Chargers Lose Vets in Salary Dispute
In Escondido California two Chargers veterans left training camp Frank Buncom a five year linebacker and Ron Mix a six year tackle departed after failing to reach agreed salaries with the team.
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San Diego Chargers
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Rain Washes Out First Round of State Golf Open
The Wisconsin State Open at Maple Bluff and Cherokee faced a rain and wind disruption. A three-inch rainfall canceled first-day scores, forcing a restart with all play at Maple Bluff and 36 holes of qualifying to be held there.
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City Golfer Dies In State Tourney
Warren McKenzie a 50 year old La Crosse golfer died of a heart attack during first round play in the State Open at Maple Bluff Course. He was pronounced dead at Madison Methodist Hospital and left a wife Doris and family. McKenzie played with Gary Johnson and Steve Zauft and had returned to golf in 1961 after a 20 year break. He had won the Hillview Open last year and was tournament chairman of Maple Grove Men’s Club. Funeral details listed with burial at Mormon Coulee Memorial Park Cemetery.
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Judy) Delaney
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Jean) Lovejoy
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Gelatt Gundersen win sailing races on Lake Onalaska
Dan Gelatt and Thoralf Gundersen won the M-20 sailing races on Lake Onalaska Sunday. Gelatt claimed the crew race while Gundersen took the series race with Tom Ringdahl finishing second and Jay Hoeschler third in the crew race. Dave Everhart placed second. In snipes, Dr Gunnar Stickler and Jim Horn earned firsts, with Horn adding a second, Gordon Yates two thirds and Richard Earlham a second.
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Torres Beats Cotton to Retain Light Heavyweight Title
Jose Torres of 173 outpointed Eddie Cotton of 173 to retain the light heavyweight title in Las Vegas boxing brief. Brooke lyn, N.Y., noted in weigh in. Cotton fights from Seattle, Wash. Torres dominates and secures victory.
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