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Newspaper

La Crosse Tribune

Location

La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Aug 26, 1966

Page

3

Packers Loaded Waiting For NFL Title Drive

Packers loaded for a title run as Vince Lombardi blends veterans like Hornung and Taylor with a crop of young players. The team features Bart Starr at QB, a strengthened defense led by Nitschke and Adderley, and key trades including Jet er and Arndt. Lombardi eyeing Sept. 10 opener with Baltimore while evaluating a mix of stars and rookies.

Lombardi Baltimore Chicago San Francisco Pittsburgh Lloyd Voss Tony Jeter Tom Moore Los Angeles Ron Smith Dick Arndt Milwaukee Anderson Vince Hornung Taylor

Sharp 2 hit performance boosts McLain return to form

Detroit right hander Denny McLain tossed eight scoreless innings in an 8 0 win over Chicago. He struck out nine, improved to 15 11, and delivered a complete game with strong support from Dick McAuliffe and the Tigers offense. Ken Berry and Jerry Adair produced Chicago’s only two hits as Cleveland and Boston also split doubleheader action.

Associated Press Lou Boudreau Denny McLain Cleveland Boston Detroit McLain Tiger Chicago Denny Tigers California New York Baltimore Kansas City

County Stadium Hosts Midwest League Opener

Wisconsin Rapids faces Appleton-Fox Cities at County Stadium in a first post Braves game. The Class A matchup features Wisconsin natives Vern Taggart and Gary McGreaty aiming for strong fan turnout, with John Counsell and Doug Adams among players and Andy Rubilotta slated to start for the Foxes.

Milwaukee County Braves Atlanta Wisconsin Rapids Appleton-Fox Cities Wisconsin Vern Taggart the Foxes Gary McGreaty West Allis Hal Smith Kohler McGreaty Minnesota Twins John Counsell Oconomowoc Doug Adams

Independence grid fortunes shaped by defensive core

Defense keys Independence grid fortunes as coach Russ Knutson expects the unit to carry the load early in the Dairyland Conference. Returning defensive leaders include Mike Brice Bill Baecker Java Baecker Lonnie Lee and Mike Dejno with backfield experience limited to four lettermen. Quarterback Mark Marsolek and backs Tony Skroch Dan Sylla and Jim Bautch lead the offense. Newcomers Ron Skroch and LaVern Killian bolster the line for Sept schedule at Brookwood Osseo Blair Cochrane Fountain City Alma Center Lincoln Whitehall Eleva Strum Augusta.

Independence Wis Russ Knutson Indees Mike Brice Bill Baecker Java Baecker Lonnie Lee Mike Dejno Knutson Mark Marsolek Tony Skroch Dan Sylla Jim Bautch Ron Skroch LaVern Killian Brookwood Osseo Blair Cochrane Fountain City Alma Center Lincoln Whitehall Eleva-Strum Augusta

Brandt Sparks Phillies Past Pirates With Elegant Two Run Hits

Philadelphia outfielder Jackie Brandt drove in two on a single and a double to back Jim Bunning’s eight hitter as the Phillies beat the Pirates 4-1. Brandt, noted as a flake for his eccentricities, also sparked runs with key plays including a fourth inning double that brought in Dick Groat. The Pirates fell to second in the National League, a half game behind the idle Giants. In other action, the Cubs edged the Mets 3-2 behind Kessinger, Banks, and Becketts’ scoring plays.

Associated Press Philadelphia Phillies Jackie Brandt Philadelphia Phillies Pittsburgh Pirates Brandt Pittsburgh Jim Bunning Pirates San Francisco Giants Dick Groat Johnny Callison Groat Richie Allen Chicago New York Cubs Mets Don Kessinger

Boxing Results From Multiple Cities

Johnny Persol of Brooklyn outpointed James J Woody in New York. Takeshi Fuji of Japan knocked out Shigeru Oshiwera in Tokyo. Milo Calhoun of Kingston Jamaica outpointed George Benton in Portland Maine. Jesus Pimental of Mexico knocked out Irish Jackie Burke in Los Angeles. Bantamweights event summary.

New York Johnny Persol Brooklyn James J. Woody Tokyo Takeshi Fuji Japan Shigeru Oshiwera Portland Maine Milo Calhoun Kingston Jamaica George Benton Philadelphia Los Angeles Jesus Pimental Mexico Jackie Burke Saint John's N.B

Betty Meyer Frames 277 in 575 Series at Pla-Mor Lanes

Betty Meyer rolled a 277 game and 575 series Thursday night in AFL League action at Pla-Mor Lanes. Team and individual leaders included Bice Bros. and high scorers Rue Ganthe, Lou Butterfield, Vivian Brown, Sylvia Druschke, Penny Mahium, Judy Burkhardt, Shirley Wolden, and Carol Lousbrough among others.

Betty Meyer Pla-Mor Lanes Betty Bice Bros Rue Ganthe Lou Butterfield Vivian Brown Sylvia Druschke Penny Mahium Judy Burkhardt Shirley Wolden Carol Lousbrough Nance Quail Swede & Ferrol Flot-Shop Martha Schultz Pat Murphy Janice Jungen Liz Ostreng Sharon Merfeld Doris Picha Schmidty Bendel Pat Shea Helene Marx Tootie Hebard Hilda Owen Bernice Ender Bernice Pilger Sheryl Welper Rose Lathrop Millie Lynch Jane Meyer High Singlie

Packers Aim to Break Slump in Bishop Charities Exhibition

Green Bay hopes to break an offensive drought as the NFL champion Packers meet the revamped Pittsburgh Steelers in the Bishop's Charities exhibition. PittsburghEyes Bill Austin uses new Packers ties with Lloyd Voss and Tony Jeter as Green Bay seeks scoring punch before final tuneup against the Giants.

Fuzzy Thurston Donny Anderson Packer Green Bay Packers Pittsburgh UPI Green Bay Packers Pittsburgh Steelers Bill Austin San Francisco Austin Vince Lombardi Steelers Lloyd Voss Tony Jeter Baltimore New York Giants Milwaukee Giants

Shrauner 36 Leads Maple Grove Men’s Club

Larry Shrauner led Maple Grove Men’s Club with a 36 low gross score. Lyle Key shot 37 and Gordon Sims 38 while Paul Kuhlen and Reed Horder each posted 39. Quillin tied the Maple Grove course record with 31 37 68 on a 72 layout, playing with Meir Gaynor and Papacek.

Larry Shrauner Maple Grove Lyle Key Gordon Sims Paul Kuhlen Reed Horder Sims Myrle Turner Bob Ross Bill Luedtke Dave Donahue Chuck Thorson Ron Quillin Quillin Gary Meir Dave Gaynor Tom Papacek

Tordena Wins Connie Mack World Series Title

In Farmington New Mexico Tordena California defeated Toledo Ohio 10 0 riding Dave McCormicks no hitter to capture the Connie Mack League World Series Championship. Tordena rallied from the losers bracket after a 7 5 loss to Toledo in the opening round of the double elimination series for ages 16 18.

Farmington N.M Tordena Calif Toledo Ohio Dave McCormick

Tomah Eyes Strong Season With Key QB and Center Returns

Tomah coach Dave Spies aims to fix quarterback and center spots to lift the team in the South Central Conference. Last year Tomah tied for second with Baraboo and Black River Falls behind Reedsburg, and a defense that allowed only five touchdowns in eight games. Returning lettermen include two all-conference players, with center and quarterback options centered on Dave Lenz or transfer Gary Oss. schedule includes games at Reedsburg and Sparta and home matchups against Schofield and D. C. Everest.

Tomah Wis Dave Spies Baraboo Black River Falls Reedsburg Spies Bob Wells Rich Henry Letterman Dave Lenz Gary Oss Sparta John Kozarek Terry Tralmer John Laufenberg Dave Mubarak Denny Linder

La Farge Wildcats Open Season With Veteran Backfield

LA FARGE Wis Eleven lettermen return including five backfield players led by quarterback Dale Huston and running backs Dave Hemstead Ber ney Miller Si Widstrand and Larry Davies. Guards Gene Allen and Frank Meseberg ends Lavern Glick Dick Campbell John Smith and center Dave Kirking also back. Season opener September 9 hosts Ithaca with six other games listed.

LA Farge Wis John Wainright Dale Huston Dave Hemstead Berney Miller Si Widstrand Larry Davies Gene Allen Frank Meseberg LaVern Glick Dick Campbell John Smith Dave Kirking Wildcats Ithaca

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