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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1960
Page
18
Philadelphia coach Buck Shaw warns of a letdown as the Eagles face the St. Louis Cardinals for the NFL Eastern title. A win would give Shaw his first divisional crown after 11 seasons. Linebacker Bob Pellegrini is healthy and set to start, enabling Chuck Bednarik to move to center.
Wisconsin and Butler begin the season in Indianapolis. Wisconsin aims to snap a three-year opening loss streak after last season's 88-82 defeat to Butler. Coach John Erickson may start a four guard lineup with forwards Tom Hughbanks and Dave Van dermeulen and guards Jack Alwelling and Jim Biggs while Marty Gharrity recovers from a sprained ankle.
Green Bay Packers paid their last respects to former business manager Jack Vainisi who died of a heart ailment. The team held an abbreviated practice at City Stadium then attended funeral services at Annunciation Church with Lombardi and club officials as honorary pallbearers. The Packers face the Bears at Wrigley Field next Sunday, a loss could end their Western Division title hopes in the NFL.
Sugar Ray Robinson must knockout Gene Fullmer within five rounds to claim the National Boxing Association world middleweight title. The 15 round televised fight is set for Saturday night at the Sports Arena with Robinson showing a lethal left hook in recent drills. Fullmer, 29, from West Jordan Utah, says he will stay alert, acknowledging Robinson’s power.
Despite a 2-8 season, Notre Dame faces calls for change but receives strong support from school leaders led by President Hesburgh. Joe Kuharich maintains two years left on his contract as talk of a pro return circulates, while Irish hopes hinge on a cycle of football and high academic standards.
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Kansas City AP reports 1960 NAIA football honors go to fullbacks Joe Iacone of West Chester for 152.1 rushing yards per game and Herb Sutton of Ottawa for 125 points. Bo Miller of Austin College tops total offense with 218.4 yards per game, 110 completions for 1,647 yards and 319 rushing yards. Dennis Spurlock adds 1,892 passing yards and 14 TDs for Whitworth.
Barry MacKay and Earl Buchholz Jr advanced to the final of the Victorian tennis championships in Melbourne as they battled through today.
With three games remaining the Baltimore Colts top the league in passing and scoring while the St. Louis Cardinals lead in rushing and total offense. The Cardinals hold 3,598 total yards and a 304 yard rushing edge over Green Bay, as Baltimore trails in total yards but leads in passing. Pittsburgh and Philadelphia show strong defenses, with New York tops in rushing defense at 3.1 yards per carry.
Northern Michigan plans two days of workouts in warm weather before facing Lenoir Rhyne in an NAIA playoff game in Hickory North Carolina Saturday. Coach Ferracca rated coach of the year and the Wildcats eye a potential Holiday Bowl berth in St. Petersburg Florida.
The final Associated Press small college football poll lists Ohio University as champion with a perfect 10-0 record. Ohio received the most first-place votes, ahead of Lenoir-Rhyne Humboldt State Whitworth and others in the top 10.
Milwaukee AP reports seven year old Jerry Gerzine rolled a perfect 300 in a Wednesday night Greenfield 875 League. The feat produced a 673 total for the night, his first career 300.
Blue River Wis Dan Rabata La Farge star halfback was the only player with unanimous support on the 1960 All Wisconsin River football team selections by league coaches. First team picks included John Richter Blue River Larry Monskey Weston Jerry Dobson Blue River Doug Wedge Muscoda Frank Hackle Muscoda in the line and Ken Dietz Weston Dick Rice Ithaca in the backfield.
Logan with coach Wayne Lukas aims for first win as they travel to Sparta for a South Central Conference clash. Baraboo and Tomah beat Logan earlier, while Sparta previews a busy week after a 57-54 loss to Black River Falls. Ken Barker leads Logan with 35 points in two games. Nibbe and Keim also tallied.
Carole Anne Washburn 18 year old Pasadena City College freshman was chosen as 1961 Tournament of Roses queen. The hazel eyed auburn haired teen has four prior nose injuries from a teeter totter fall, a rock hit, a fall downstairs, and a pool dive, yet she remains poised for the parade and Rose Bowl game on January 2.
A dense listing of Friday high school games across Wisconsin districts including La Crosse Aquinas at Dubuque Vahlert Riverside La Crosse Central at Eau Claire and numerous matchups in subregions such as OUTHWESTERN WISCONSIN OATH CENTRAL and CENTRAL LAKES. The schedule includes local teams like Tomah Wisconsin Dells Green Bay West and Campion at Marshfield with many venues and pairings noted.
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