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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1973
Page
17
A morning canoe excursion on Goose Island reveals abundant wildlife and shifting slough channels. The narrator describes hot conditions, the quiet of the water, and the sense of immersion as he paddles back to the landing, leaving the slough undisturbed.
Bud's Marina defeated Rubber Mills 26-8 and 14-6 to capture the Industrial Softball League playoff title. Dave Smith went four for five with two home runs in the opener, while Larry Wendland homered for Rubber Mills the second game. Marlin McKeever, LA Rams icon, retires after 12 NFL seasons.
Edna's Beauty Salon tops COULEE STARS with 2207 team score and 533 to 1846 spreads. Nelson Mill, KC Strikes, and Quality Lumber Co. post high team totals while individuals push high marks with scores over 600 including Dot Pierce 563 and Moe Amundson 603. Event lists diverse clubs across towns, noting high singles and top series in each division.
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources urged resident hunters to wait about two weeks before applying for the 1973 deer gun season licenses. Back tags were delayed because prison labor produced tags were not delivered on schedule, with availability expected by the second week in September. Grant noted that early applications do not improve chances since party permits are awarded at random by computer once the October 19 deadline passes.
A stroke proved fatal for a Yankee athlete named Durham. The incident occurred recently with medical staff unable to revive him. Funeral arrangements are pending as teammates and officials mourn the loss.
Yancey Yankee Durham longtime boxing manager to Joe Frazier Bob Foster and Willie Monroe died after a stroke suffered August 28. He had been in a coma and hospitalized since then. He was 4 children and survived by a wife. Baseball scores from Midwest League games follow.
Green Bay undefeated in four exhibition games hosts Pittsburgh with a 2-2 record. Steelers face injury issues with four starters uncertain and Franco Harris likely to play despite bruised ribs. Packers bench defensive tackle Mike McCoy two games. Carleton Oats starts with Phil Engle backing up. Dan Devine to decide quarterback usage among Scott Hunter Jerry Tagge and Jim Del Garzo.
Detroit jumped on Dave Goltz for five runs in the first inning including a two out passed ball and misplayed strikeout that allowed Aurelio Rodriguez to reach. The Tigers beat the Twins 9-5 while Nolan Ryan dominated the Yankees with a one hitter in California's 5-0 win.
Atlanta second baseman Dave Johnson hit his 37th homer to spark a 7-4 win over the Chicago Cubs and set an August club record with 12 homers. The day’s NL results also saw Expos, Giants, Mets, and Reds win as Houston beat St Louis 3-2 on a ninth inning rally.
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