Rangers and Sparta Meet in Weekend Showdown
Logan High hosts Sparta in a South Central Conference clash after both teams stood 0-2. Sparta headlines with 6-3 center Larry Baumel and guard talent while Logan relies on Gary Gartner and Bill Stark to pace the sophomores and starters. The game tips at 8 p.m. Saturday following a 6:30 p.m. junior bout.
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la Crosse Tribune
la Crosse Logan
Sparta
Logan High Gym
la Crosse
Hugh Blank
Richland Center
Spartans
Black Rivier Falls
la Crosse Aquinas
Logan
Barlaboo
Tomah
Bill Stark
Ralph Tolokken
Ken Knutson
Paul Sheldon
Dave Moe
Gary Addis
Harold Blank
Bud Miyamoto
Steve Olson
Marty Rebhan
Dan Hendrickson
Dave Walker
Wayne Lukas
Spartan
Eagles Fete Set Monday
Jim Temp former Green Bay Packer and Aquinas star will be guest speaker at the 11th annual Eagles Club Football Stag Monday night at the Eagles Club starting 6 30 p m The event honors the 1961 La Crosse Aquinas city champions and the All City first team of 12 players with tickets available at Quinns Sport Shop the Eagles Club or from members.
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la Crosse Tribune
Jim Temp
Green Bay
University of Wisconsin
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Eagles Club
Eagles
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Quinn's
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la Crosse State College
Robert Ludvik
The
Alvin A. Watson
Robert H. Schreier
Bill's Shooting Pro gram halted due to growth and support
Our program grew beyond control with over sixty eager boys and more joining nightly. A temporary halt was announced. Conservation Commissioner Jim Smaby offers department cooperation. West Salem High School Principal Robert Tremain commits to a workable plan and suggests contacting LaCrosse Public Schools Superintendent Conan Edwards. Edwards supports, arranging a December meeting to integrate the program into schools. Father Richard Rossiter of Aquinas High School backs the idea. Police officers Edwin Schaefer Jr. and Jerry Mosher credited for strong program efforts.
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Dave Hammes
Robert Tremain
West Salem High School
Frank Kaufmann
West Salem
Conan Edwards
LaCrosse
Kaufmann
Edwards
Richard Rossiter
Aquinas High School
Marshfield
Wisconsin
Edwin Schaefer Jr
Jerry Mosher
Badger Cage Team Opens 1961 62 Season Against South Dakota
Wisconsin basketball tips off a rugged 1961-62 season in Madison versus South Dakota as coach John Erickson touts a stronger lineup built on six lettermen and promising sophomores. South Dakota brings a veteran squad led by Roger Faber and Frank Washington, while Wisconsin relies on Tom Hughbanks, Ron Jackson, Tom Gwyn, Ken Seibel, and newcomer Mike OMelia in a fast breaking style.
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University of Wisconsin
South Dakota
John Erickson
Badger
Erickson
Wisconsin
South Dakota Coyotes
Coyotes
Roger Faber
Frank Washington
Faber
Washington
Garnett
Linzey
California
Badgers
Tom Hughbanks
Ron, Jackson
Tom Gwyn
Ken Seibel
Mike O’melia
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Butler
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Ohio State
Pittsburgh
Purdue
Indiana
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Iowa
Evansville
Ball State
Michigan
Northern Michigan
Michigan State
de Paul
Minnesota
Northwestern
Western Michigan
St Mary's Minn 67 Eau Claire 60 in college game
St Mary's of Minnesota defeated Eau Claire 67 to 60 in a college basketball contest. Green Bay Premontre beat Marinette Central 51 to 24 in a high school game. Boxing results feature Rademacher stopping Turman in Dallas and Scott outpointing Rayo in Philadelphia. NBA and NHL scores include Cincinnati 133 130 Boston, Detroit 3 1 Boston, and a 1 1 tie Toronto Montreal with Detroit Boston and others noted.
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Eau Claire
Green Bay Premontre
Marinette Central
Open House for Galesville curling rink on Dec 17
The new Galesville curling rink will host an open house on Sunday December 17 with invitations sent to neighboring clubs. Attendees include A C Jones Utica Ill past Midwest Curling Association president Don Dunlap St Paul Laurie Carlson Wauwatosa and Bill Best Milwaukee. Equipment arriving from Salt Lake City is awaited as club officers were elected Monday night Carroll Sacia president Lloyd Thurston vice president Scott Hotchkiss secretary treasurer Don Johnson and Wendell Sacia directors.
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Galesville
Wis
A. C. Jones
Utica
Ill
Midwest Curling Association
Don Dunlap
St. Paul
Laurie Carlson
Wauwatosa
Bill Best
Milwaukee
Salt Lake City
Utah
Carroll Sacia
Lloyd Thurston
Scott Hotchkiss
Don Johnson
Wendell Sacia
Luther Gridders Land All-Iowa Conference Honors
Three Luther College players earned All-Iowa Conference first team honors. Jon Jansson Robbinsdale offensive center Gerald Anderson Granada Little All-America halfback and Jerry Wiebusch Lake City utility lineman were named to the squad.
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Dkvlunah
Iowa
Luther College
Jon Jansson
Robbinsdale
Gerald Anderson
Granada
Jerry Wiebusch
Lake
City
Don Hoak's Wife Granted A Divorce
Pittsburgh AP report says Phyllis Hoak was granted a divorce from Don Hoak Pirates third baseman by Judge Sara Soffel of Allegheny County. She cites alleged cruelty and indignities as grounds. she is mother of three children.
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Pittsburgh
Phyllis Hoak
Don Hoak
Pittsburgh Pirates
Sara Soffel
Allegheny County
WKBT Plans Full December Football Schedule
WKBT channel 8 in La Crosse announces a full December football schedule. Highlights include Army vs. Navy NCAA game, NFL game of the week, Packers vs Giants, Browns vs Bears, 49ers games, Blue Bonnet college game, Vikings Bears, and the Gator Bowl.
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WKBT
Leonard G. Anderson
Army
Navy
Philadelphia
Cleveland
Milwaukee County Stadium
Baltimore
Los Angeles
Coliseum
Cleveland Browns
Chicago Bears
Wrigley Field
Green Bay
San Francisco 49Ers
Kezar Stadium
Blue Bonnet
Kezar ‘Stadium
Minnesota Vikings
Sparta Radio Station Plans Weekend of Big Broadcasts
Sparta Wisconsin WCOW-FM will air five major sports events. The To mahWisconsin Dells basketball game goes live Friday at 8 p.m. Army-Navy football Saturday 12 30 p.m. Wisconsin South Dakota basketball Saturday 2 30 p.m. Sparta Logan basketball Saturday 8 p.m. Green Bay New York football Sunday 1 p.m.
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Tomah-Wisconsin Dells
Army-Navy
Mutual
Wisconsin-South Dakota
Sparta-Logan
Green Bay
Wonder Bar team member sets Sparta high marks in bowling
Mrs. Harriet Simpson of the Wonder Bar squad posted a Sparta season high with a single 246 and a 757 series at Spartan Lanes. Audrey Lamers added a 510 series while Dorothy Brieske rolled 505 in the Sparta Ladies bowling scene. In La Crescent region league play, Prince of Peace and Holy Name squads posted scores with high games and 10 in league leaders listed. Ed Diekrager topped the high single with 200.
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AVL Seagle
Riviera Sportswear
Hengel
Wine House
Hilton’s Pharmacy
Walt's
3Rd & Miss
Popcorn Badger TV
Causeway Chicken
Beissel
Surf Bar
H. Griffin
M. Verse FP. Severson
Verhota Pe Ladies
R. Gantha
L. Scholik
Pla-Mor
H. Wais
Jirsa Alley
B. Woodruff
A. Harris
Schmidty
Helen Wais
P. G. Terpstra
Northern States
Scott Burgess Oil
Dolly Madison Dairy
Oxford Bar
Muriel Cigars
Ed's Tavern
Sapuder
W. Kline
B. Hatlestad
E. Schild
Satka
Dick Harnish
Madonna Conniff
Pearls
Recreation Alley
Ritz Lounge
Sapphires
Emeralds
Opals
P&j Bar
Elfman Marines
Diamonds
Club
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G. Schmitt
P. Johnson
Pfaff
Pickart
M. Bakalars
H. Tanke
Lovold
Gert Schmitt
Kaufman Jewelers
E. Peterson
M. Beitlich
L. Harper
J. Solverson
L. Genz
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A. Johnson
D. Lupie
L. Schomers
C. Deyo
Marilyn Beitlich
National League
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Cary Heating
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Knutson Radio
Horschak's
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Imls Realtors
Roosevelt Co
IM . Faas
B. Nichols
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B. Mosher
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B. Racette
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B. Tiller
Ender
Mike Faas
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Alpine Inn
Raymond Bros
LaPalma Cigars
ServiSoft
Charley Bros
Se Aes
Myer
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Riddle
O. Peagra
M. Mengelt
Carroll Reed
Trane Nut League
South Lanes
Bill Miller
Sportsman's League
Coulee St. Bank
TableRite Meats
Beadle Ins. Co
Erickson Motors
ArtMar
Pepsi-Cola Loveld Inc
B. Sciborski
W. Lankford E. Strittmaier
L. Beadle
W. Manske
R. Allen
WKBH
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Clayton Club
Geisers Po
Peter Nelson & Son
Sun Set Inn
Weber's Bar
F. Ruud
J. Miller
Bernie's
Sjuggerud
L. Shuman
Sherwood
D. Pokarth
M. Skert
R. Pfennig
Shirlie Sjuggerud
D. Roth
R. Ender
R. Severson
E. Crossett
Becker’s Tavern
Bernies Plumbing
Cerise
Benson's Opt. Co
No. la Crosse
Lbr
Viking Pins ‘Limpert’s Tavern
Riverside Bar
Pepsi-Cola
Danny
Glen’s Bar
Lax
Bates and Ganey
Bob & Hazel's
E. Zeisler
Buchner
J. Ziegler
Sparta
Wis
Harriet Simpson
Wonder Bar
Sparta Ladies’ Bowling Association
Spartan Lanes
Audrey Lamers
Dorothy Brieske
LA Crescent Church League
Shamrock Alley
Prince of Peace
Methodist
Holy Name
Luth
la Crescent K.C
1St
B. Oldenburg
L. Cook
L. Bolstad
E. Fowler
EB. Diekrager
Halverson
P. Todd
B. Ingerolson
B. Yeiter
J. Welch
Ed Diekrager
Indians Play Luther Quint At Calmar Gym
Luther and La Crosse State College collide in Calmar Iowa as Luther opens its season after a fire at its Preus auditorium. Luther features four returning lettermen led by Joel Aarsvold Dave Grove Tom Bailey and Lon Hyland with Gary Johnson Ken Peterson and Pete Hassemer among likely starters.
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Calmar
C. K. Preus
Decorah
Cliff DeVoll
Bethel
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DeVoll
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Pete Hassemer
Tom McLaughlin
Gary Johnson
Bob Murphy
Larry Hilgendorf
Jim Rothe
Larry Tranberg
la Crosse
Hamlet Peterson
Joel Aarsvold
Peterson
Minn
Dave Grove
New Hampton
Tom Bailey
Burlington
Lon Hyland
Delavan
Manly Osborn
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