Hogden Defends Onalaska Open Title In Sudden Death
John Hogden of Galesville won the Onalaska Open in a two extra hole playoff against Jim Morton of La Crosse. Hogden captured No 2 a 510 yard par five while Morton double bogied the hole. Morton birdied the first two holes and led briefly before Hogden prevailed with clutch pars and birdies during the extended playoff.
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Champ Hogden
Morton
John Hogden
Galesville
Jim Morton
la Crosse
Coulee
la Crosse Tribune
Onalaska
Wis
Hogden
University of Wisconsin
Jack Knothe
Ron Hanson
Viroqua
Art Johnson
Maurice Bogie
Larry Olson
Wausau
Tom Dunwell
Lake City
Minn
Wally Hayes
Milt Dunwell
Wayne Peterson
Jim Burcum Sr
Gene Oliver
Dave Gaynor
Ron Ping
Russ Bakkum
Gil Wenker
John Fleis
Dave Bruha
Packers fair but erratic in preseason win over Pirates
Coach Vince Lombardi called the Packers offense off rhythm after a 17-6 preseason victory over Pittsburgh. Jim Taylor starred, scoring one TD and assisting on another as Bart Starr struggled at times with the passing game. Weatherwax and Brown anchored a strong defensive effort while rookies Grabowski and Anderson added late-yardage in a 17-6 win. Green Bay heads to Milwaukee for one more tuneup before opening the season against Baltimore.
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Associated Press
Green Bay
Green Bay Packers
Vince Lombardi
Packers
Pittsburgh
Lombardi
Jim Taylor
Taylor
Bart Starr
Starr
Bill Asbury
Bill Anderson
Jim Bradshaw
Paul Hornung
Don Chandler
Jim Grabowski
Donnie Anderson
Jim Weatherwax
Bob Brown
Milwaukee
New York Giants
LSU
Grabowski
Jim Taylor Primed For Great Season With Green Bay
Green Bay fullback Jim Taylor declares peak condition for 1963 season after a 17 6 exhibition win over Pittsburgh. He rushed 67 yards on nine carries and 59 receiving yards, highlighting a strong comeback from leg troubles and a measured prep routine including cycling, stairs, and weightlifting.
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Jim Taylor
Green Bay
Tournament Of Champions Title To Bill Halverson
WHITEHALL Wis Bill Halverson won the Tournament of Champions at Whitehall Country Club firing a five under par 103 after rounds of 33 33 and 37 to top 56 entries in the Chippewa Valley Golf Association tour Halverson edged rival field leader Tom Puls of Barron who shot 115 seven over par in the event's conclusion.
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Whitehall
Wis
Bill Halverson
Eau Claire
Hillcrest
Whitehall Country Club
Halverson
Tom Puls
Barron
la Crosse Country Club
CVGA
La Crosse Criluur Report Delivered on RFD Aug 30 1966
Brief sports item notes assignment of La Crosse Criluur report delivered via Rural Free Delivery on August 30 1966. The clipping references Monday August 29 1966 and service details without full game context.
Halverson Leads Then Fades in Sixth Annual Open Golf
Halverson tops after nine and after 18 holes with 66 but finishes with 103 at No 2 and 37 on the back nine. Whitehall Open winner Bob Bud Tompkins of Sparta and Reed McKenzie of Eau Claire tie for second with 105. The event, played in fine conditions, was marred by a clubhouse break-in and cash theft discovered Monday.
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Bob
Bud Tompkins
Sparta
Reed McKenzie
Eau Claire
Halverson
Tompkins
Bill Halverson
Rick Norman
Bob Yule
Chuck Bever
Menomonie
Rolf Kleven
Jack Howe
Chippewa Falls
Ralph Ryan
Red Wing
Minn
Don Johnson
St. Paul
Pat Patterson
Hank Youngman
Ladysmith
Jack Gaffner
Lake Delton
Marty Eslinger
George Diller
Mondovi
Bob Brandenberg
Bob Quinn
Galesville
Anno Mattice
Dennis Danielson
Bob Kleinheinz
Tony Coleman
Joe Brenner
Durand
Schollander Ties 110 Yard Freestyle World Record
Don Schollander equaled the world record in the 110 yard freestyle at 53.6 seconds during a special time trial at the British Columbia centennial meet in Vancouver. He previously starred at the U S National AAU Championships and tied Zac Zorn of Los Angeles for the world mark.
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Vancouver
B.C
Don Schollander
Schollander
U.S
British Columbia
Zac Zorn
Los Angeles
Iowa Man Leads Large RCA Rodeo Field at Memorial Park
About 3,000 spectators watched the two day RCA rodeo at Memorial Park. Bill Campidilli of Denver Iowa won steer wrestling and placed in calf roping to earn 432.16 dollars. Ted Warhol led bareback riding with top honor, while other winners included Jack Buschbom Tom Campon and Ken Carlson across saddle bronc calf roping and bull riding with notable performances by Elaine Kramer riding Roman style in a three team hitch act. The event moved from Sparta to Prairie du Chien for additional shows.
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Sparta
Wis
Memorial Park
Rodeo Cowboys Association
RCA
Bill Campidilli
Denver
Iowa
Ted Warhol
Minneapolis
Jack Buschbom
Mobridge
S.D
Tom Campon
New Berlin
Ken Carlson
Alden
Minn
Tom Hazeltine
Tex Flynn
Wounded Knee
Carlson
Butch Stein
Rochester
Ron Spicer
Wendy Potter
Mel Potter
Kathy Thoen
Minnetonka
Carolyn Adams
Janesville
Kathy Doering
Roseburg
Ore
Elaine Kramer
Prairie du Chien
Bleckinger Wins Wisconsin Closed Men’s Singles Title
Chuck Bleckinger of Oshkosh defeated top seed Bob Leig of Milwaukee 6-4 6-2 in the finals to reclaim the state crown. Barbara Mueller of Mequon won the women’s title with a 6-2 6-2 victory over sister Jackie.
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Milwaukee
Chuck Bleckinger
Oshkosh
Bob Leig
Tulane University
Leig
Bleckinger
Barbara Mueller
Mequon
Jackie
John Drake
Bayside
Bill Kaether
Madison
German driver wins 3750 dollar U S road race at Mid-Ohio
Lothar Motschenbacher, 27, born in Germany and now a mechanic turned race driver, won the 204 mile U S Road Racing Championship race at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course. He drove a Nickey Vinegardon owned by Dan Blocker to an average speed of 84.13 mph for the $3,750 victory.
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Mansfield, Ohio
Mid- Ohio
Lothar Motschenbacher
Dan Blocker
NFL and AFL Exhibition Scores Show Early Standings
Atlanta defeats San Francisco 24 to 17 while Dallas beats Detroit 20 to 10 and Los Angeles 32 to 14 over St. Louis. Green Bay topples Pittsburgh 17 to 6 as Philadelphia wins 24 to 7 over New York. AFL action features New York 34 Buffalo 17, Kansas City 31 Houston 20, San Diego 31 Boston 13, and Oakland 52 Denver 21.
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Atlanta
San Francisco
Dallas
Detroit
Los Angeles
St. Louis
Green Bay
Pittsburch
Philadelphia
New York
Buffalo
Kansas City
Houston
San Diego
Boston
Oakland
Denver
January Wins Philadelphia Golf Classic After Exhausting Final Round
Don January endured fatigue to win the Philadelphia Golf Classic at Whitemarsh Valley. He shot 69 69 69 71 for 278, one stroke ahead of Jack Nicklaus, with Arnold Palmer and others falling back as January claimed his first win since 1963.
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Art Bronson
Coulee Golf Bowl
Don January
Dallas
Tex
January
Whitemarsh
Philadelphia
Whitemarsh Valley Country Club
Jack Nicklaus
Arnold Palmer
Nicklaus
Columbus
Palmer
Bob Goalby
Gene Littler
Billy Casper
al Geiberger
George Knuudson
Chuck Courtney
Bill Martindale
Bob Charles
Dan Sikes
Roberto DeVicenzo
Bruce Crampton
Claude King
Tommy Bolt
Dave Marr
Chi Chi Rodriguez
Charles Coody
Julius Boros
Gay Brewer
Jay Hebert
George Archer
Tom Weiskopf
Jack Rule
Billy Maxwell
John Schlee
Butch Baird
Charles Sifford
Ritger Fails to Reach Fort Smith Finalists Field
Dick Ritger of Hartford Wis failed to place among the 16 finalists after the 24 game qualifying round in the Professional Bowlers Association Fort Smith open. Greensboro Pony champ Ralston Neb blanked Gadsden Ala 6 0 to win the Pony League World Series title in Greensboro Sunday night.
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Fort Smith, Ark
Dick Ritger
Hartford
Wis
Ralston
Neb
Greensboro
N.C
Gadsden
Ala
Major League Leaders Overview Baseball Stats
Key American League leaders include Frank Robinson of Baltimore leading with 40 home runs and 95 runs, Brooks Oliva of Minnesota with 155 hits, and Luis Aparicio Baltimore driving in 82 runs. Jim Powell and F. Robinson pace RBIs, while Campaneris and Hershberger share triples. Pitching leaders include McNally of Baltimore with 11 decisions and Richert of Washington with 175 strikeouts.
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F. Robinson
Baltimore
Oliva
Minnesota
Aparicio
Powell
Yastrzemski
Boston
Robinson
Campaneris
Hershberger
Kansas City
Brinkman
Washington
Buford
Chicago
McNally
Sanford
California
Richert
Boswell
National League Batting and Pitching Leaders
Alou of Pittsburgh led NL batting with 325 at bats and 177 hits, Clemente Pittsburgh 167 hits, Aaron Atlanta 99 RBIs and 35 homers, Brock stole 60 bases, Koufax struck out 261 for Dodgers, Bunning had 199. Perry 20 4 with 0.833 ERA.
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Alou
Pittsburgh
Clemente
Atlanta
Aaron
Pinson
Rose
Cincinnati
Callison
Philadelphia
McCarver
St. Louis
Allen
Mays
San Francisco
Brock
Jackson
Houston
Regan
Los Angeles
Perry
Koufax
Bunning
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