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Newspaper

La Crosse Tribune

Location

La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Aug 30, 1966

Page

17

Bill Curry May Get Packers Start At Center

Green Bay GA Tech lineman Bill Curry may start at center for the Packers against the Colts if Ken Bowman is sidelined by a dislocated shoulder. Curry, working with line coach Ray Wietecha, emphasized the need for a fast snap as Bowman’s injury could force a rookie duty. The team reviewed the Steelers game film after a 17-6 win, while Bob Skorowski filled in at center earlier.

Green Bay Bill Curmer Georgia Tech Hasly Bow Packers Baltimore Lombardi Colts Ken Bowman Curry Pittsburgh Steelers Athletics Vince Lombardi Bowman Bob Skorowski Ray Wietecha Steelers Skorowski

Scott Jahimiak Win In Mondovi Gymkhana

Mondovi Wisconsin hosts Friendship Days Gymkhana co sponsored by the La Crosse and Eau Claire sports car clubs. John Scott wins the Class D title and Dave Jahimiak takes the Class C crown beating Dick Lunde. Mary Ann Turner places 12th in Class B and posts best woman’s time.

Mondovi Wis John Scott Dave Jahimiak la Crosse Eau Claire Scott Jahimiak Dick Lunde Mary Ann Turner

Bobby Schang, Former MLB Catcher, Dies at 79

Sacramento AP reports Robert M. Schang aged 79, a major league catcher before and after World War I, has died. He played for the New York Giants, Pittsburgh Pirates and St. Louis Cardinals.

Sacramento Calif Robert M Bobby) Schang New York Giants Pittsburgh Pirates St. Louis Cardinals

AG Bad By KEARNEY EGERTON

The piece shows KEARNEY EGERTON’s voice noting a dislike for the football season’s seat lottery as he jokes with Buff about better seats and the annual push to win them. It captures a light, insider tone about sports seating.

Kearney Egerton

Houston Tigers Bring Back Ten Veterans On Drill

Ten letterwinners report for practice under Coach Arley Shrke at Houston. Key returnees include quarterback Marlin Carrier and backs Clare Palmquist Eliot Littlejohn and fullback Craig Poppe, plus linemen Danny Jergenson Terry Rosen dahl and Craig Bedore with a schedule listing games from Pine Island to Rushford.

Houston Minn Arley Shrke Marlin Carrier Clare Palmquist Eliot Littlejohn Craig Poppe Danny Jergenson Terry Rosendahl Chuck Poppe Gary Lee Dave Gaustad Craig Bedore George Walter Steve Holty Brian Moen Jim Carpenter Terry Jergenson

Hodous and Roberts Win Airport Trap Club Shoot

Les Hodous and John Roberts tied for first with 24 of 25 on the second round after initial equal scores. Doug Schober L Mueller La Farge both had perfect first rounds. other top shooters included Jack Fisher, Don Peterson, Ernie Theisen, and Bob Hengel among a list of 20 plus targets. In the 20 yard handicap, Ron Kleinschmidt and Don Peterson led with 23 of 25.

Les Hodous John Roberts Hodous Roberts Doug Schober L. Mueller la Farge Mueller Jack Fisher Don Peterson Ernie Theisen Peterson

Kabat's Tavern Nets Two 8-0 Softball Exhibitions

Kabat's Tavern in Bangor Wisconsin swept two exhibition games 8-0 Sunday. Bob Toepel pitched both shutouts against Middle Ridge and Onalaska, delivering strong defense and timely hitting.

Bangor Wis

Bowling Scores Highlight Local League Standings and Leaders

Shamrock Lanes hosts national bowling results with team totals at 2738 and 934 high game by Glen Gerdes. Classic at Coulee Golf Bowl reports 2860 team series and 983 team game for Culp's Tavern, with Barker leading high game at 600 and 232 in a single. Ladies Merchants at Holiday Lanes shows Magic Mirror 2327 team series and Jeanne Miller top scoring 543, high single 211. Sundowners at Holiday notes Modern Laundry 1876 team series and Myra Strittmaier 436 high. Blackhawk men at Pla Mor Lanes lists Spot Tavern 2691 team series and Jim Vaaler 621 high.

Shamrock Lanes Shamrock and Sportsman’s Bar Glen Gerdes Dick Dickson Terry Beach Art Jacobson Bob Veglahn Peck Bartz Elroy Dragsten Duane Scheitzach Bob Potter Frank Dobberphul Culp’s Tavern Dave Barker Clayt Lambert Bernie Hansen John Herman Jim Thompson Harley Jones Syl Baures Rich Davison Dick Zischke Magic Mirror Jeanne Miller Kay Kerska Lila Neiheisel Ardell Pfaff Lois Bakalars Doris Heath Sherry Churchill Gloria Borgedah Eleanor Grabinski Lee Gooder Bob Bagniefski John Knudson Jim Hoeschele Jim Vaaler

Football Clinic Planned at Logan High Saturday

A football clinic for all interested persons will be held at 6 30 p.m. Saturday in the Logan High School gym. Sponsored by the Logan Booster Club and the Logan High Athletic Department, officials will present referee signals demonstrate violations using Logan players as models and explain equipment use.

Logan High School Logan Booster Club Logan High Athletic Department Ken Ingham Ken Dobbs George Sladky Logan

Melrose-Mindoro Revamps Line Under New Coach

Melrose Mindoro unveils a veteran line with an Q new system by La Crosse State graduate Dick Buchda to lift football fortunes. The roster features lettermen at most positions, backfield help from several veterans, and two quarterbacks Chuck Osley and Jon Grinde. The schedule lists Alma Center Lincoln West Salem Gale Ettrick Holmen Bangor Arcadia Onalaska Trempealeau.

Melrose Wis Melrose-Mindoro la Crosse State Dick Buchda Mustangs Byam Buchda Chuck Osley Jon Grinde Jerry Huber Basil Tollefson Jeff Saler Alma Center Lincoln West Salem Gale-Ettrick Holmen Bangor Arcadia Onalaska Trempeaieau

Black River Driver Wins Tomah Sparta Speedway Semi Feature

Gary Kinsaly of Black River Falls edged fellow hometowner Ray Knutsen to win the semi feature at Tomah Sparta Speedway in Tomah Wisconsin. Tomah's Mike Finnegan won the first heat race and Garry Lovegreen of Tomah won the first hobby stock. New Lisbon's Tom Jensen beat Lorn Iverson of Black River Falls for the consolation title.

Tomah Wis Gary Kinsaly Black River Falls Ray Knutsen Tomah Sparta Speedway Mike Finnegan Garry Lovegreen New Lisbon Tom Jensen Lorn Iverson

Eitzen Nine Tops Caledonia 9-4 In League Makeup

Eitzen Minn defeated Caledonia 9-4 in a Tri-State League makeup game. Tom Weibke had three hits while Gary Gimble Joe Schoh and Burl Haar added two apiece for Eitzen. Jon Ash homered and doubled, John Schroeder doubled and singled, Neal Morey doubled and singled for Caledonia.

Eitzen Minn

Foxx and Knutson Triumph at Black River Falls Speedway

Ev Foxx won the 30 lap feature and Ray Knutson the 25 lap semifinal at Black River Falls Speedway. Nels Drinkwine of Tomah won Saturday’s feature at Wisconsin Rapids with his 1965 Chevelle.

Black River Falls Wis Ev Foxx Ray Knutson Wisconsin Rapids Tomah

Batting Titles Closed Subject Now For Oliva

Tony Oliva, star of the Minnesota Twins, seeks a third straight AL batting title as contract talks with president Calvin Griffith heat up. The Cuban slugger, famed for his natural swing and autograph sessions, endured a rare midseason slump that threatened his pace in the race.

THE TWINS Tony Oliva Oliva Associated Press Minneapolis - ST. Paul Minnesota Twins Calvin Griffith Minnesota Baltimore Killebrew Sam Mele Mele Dallas-Fort Worth Tye Cobb

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