Logan Seeks Backs Ends to Defend City Title
La Crosse Logan High School football coach Ron Johnson aims to build a strong line as practice starts with 75 candidates and 14 lettermen. The Rangers finished 6-2 last year, beating Aquinas 20-7 and Central 25-12 to claim the city championship. The 1964 season opens September 11 at Memorial Field against Decorah High School, with four home games at Swanson Field this year.
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Rangers schedule home games and key opponents
Memorial Field hosts Decorah and Sept 25 against Wausau with Central on Oct 31. Logan also plays Aquinas Sept 19 at Memorial Field and Chippewa Falls Oct 10 at home. Road games include Eau Claire Memorial and Eau Claire North. Johnson aims to replace most of the line with returns by Dick Koeller and Bob Thornd.
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Lombardi Has Whip Out Drives Packers Harder
Vince Lombardi increases the intensity at Green Bay training camp after two losses to Chicago and the NFL title defeat. He pushes players like Hornung Moore and Taylor, aims for peak physical condition, and cites pride and intangibles as keys to a successful season.
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McElhenny Tops NFL Cut List As Veterans Depart
veteran halfback Hugh McElhenny leads about 50 players cut from NFL and AFL rosters as teams reduce to 45 and 43 respectively. The 36 year old Hall of Famer joins a wave of veterans facing a pro dead end ahead of Sept. 8 deadline for final 40 and 34 rosters.
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Wisconsin Badgers eyes brighter spirit under Bruhn leadership
Wisconsin football coach Milt Bruhn vows to boost team spirit and defensive focus as 73 prospects visit, with Harold Brandt set to start at quarterback and Ralph Kurek expected to share leadership and backfield workload during a 18 day prep for the Kansas State game at Camp Randall.
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Vikings Give Mason Flanker Back Shot in Camp
Vikings coach Norm Van Brocklin is testing Tom Mason at flanker to improve the receiving corps while Mason aims for 1 000 rushing yards in 1964. Mason, a 763-yard rusher in 1963, also serves as a top receiver and may see action Saturday against the Rams in Los Angeles.
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WBA Delegates Split Over Liston Clay Rematch
Norfolk AP A majority of early-arriving WBA delegates favor banning the Liston Clay rematch. A floor fight is seen over Sonny Liston's suspension after his defeat by Cassius Clay. Nevada official James E. Deskin plans to challenge the suspension's authority at the convention.
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Galesville Women Select Partners For Scotch Tournament
Galesville golf club women choose partners for an upcoming Scotch tournament to be played Monday. Winners will be figured according to handicaps. Mrs. Lester Danuser, club president, names the nominating committee: Mrs. Henry Lovig, Mrs. Frank Dahlgren and Mrs. Blaine Pederson. Play day is Thursday September 10.
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Herring Dies After Crash At Owatonna
ROCHESTER Minn AP Gordon Herring 44 of Golden Colorado died after an Offenhauser rolled at the Steele County Fair Grounds track in Owatonna Sunday. He died at a hospital in Rochester Monday.
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Braves Rally For 7-5 Win Over Phillies In Milwaukee
Eddie Mathews and Lee Maye homer as Milwaukee builds 7-5 victory over the Philadelphia Phils at County Stadium. Tony Cloninger, Billy Hoeft combine on the mound for Cloninger’s 13th win. Torre, Oliver also contribute in a 12-hit attack.
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