Nitschke Signs 1965 Packer Contract
All-pro linebacker Ray Nitschke has signed his 1965 contract with the Green Bay Packers, announced by Coach Vince Lombardi. The deal bars him from seeking NFL work elsewhere next season as he reportedly weighed salary concerns and played out his option.
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Football picks by Jack Hand AP
Chicago defeated Baltimore while Green Bay edged Minnesota and New York beat Pittsburgh. San Francisco overtook Detroit and Philadelphia won over Dallas while St Louis defeated Los Angeles. AFL picks included San Diego over New York and Oakland over Denver with Buffalo and Houston also scoring victories.
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Buck Sees No NCAA Desire To Resolve Differences
AAU President Clifford Buck says the NCAA has shown no real desire to resolve the dispute over amateur sports control. Buck asserts solutions must honor AAU obligations to U S member bodies of international federations. Senate action to form a five member committee is expected to report by February 15.
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Coffey Named Father of Student's Child
Seattle AP report says junior Coffey, former UW star fullback, was ruled father of a boy born Sept 8 to a Washington student. Superior Court Judge Solie Ringold ordered $100 monthly child support until the boy turns 16. Coffey, 23, did not attend the trial and now plays for the Green Bay Packers.
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Tomah Bowling League High 268 Game and 616 Series
Carl Schnese rolled a 268 game and 616 series in the National League at Vlasek's Lanes in Tomah. Blaine Nicol 581, Bill Mittelsteadt 577, Tom Liddane 576, Dave Springman 573, Don Pharo 567, Cap Carlson 564, Gib Calkins 561, Jack O'Leary 560, Scoop Wagner 559. Tomah Rotary totaled 2,760 and OK Tire had 943 single.
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Royall wins area wrestling with tight wins and forfeits
Royall defeats Hillsboro 41 to 8 in the area meet. Matches include Royall at 112 Sanderson edging McCoy 7 2 and 120 Center pinning Stanek 3 56. Hansberg of Hillsboro pins Krause at 127 while JaDoul of Hillsboro tops David Bender 6 4. Don Bender of Royall wins 180 over Subera 4 2 and Grant pins Levy at heavyweight. Royall also receives forfeits at 103 133 138 145 and 154 weights.
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Football To Vie With Space Shot
Penn State at Maryland offers a space themed spectacle as NBC plans split screen coverage with Gemini 7 launch. UCLA stars Gary Beban lead the fifth ranked Bruins against Tennessee while Oklahoma faces Oklahoma State and Morgan State meets Florida A&M in the Orange Blossom Classic.
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Dvoracek sidelined with broken nose for Gophers
Minnesota Gophers star Dennis Dvoracek 6 6 senior suffered a broken nose in a 73 59 win over North Dakota and will miss about five days. Coach John Kundla said the Eau Claire Wis. native would miss Saturday's game with Iowa State but hopes to return for next Tuesday's home date with Drake.
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La Crosse Invitational High School Wrestling Tournament
A invitational wrestling meet will be held at La Crosse State University on Saturday December 18 in the main gymnasium. Tournament manager Bill Floyd aims to make it an annual event and plans finals at 3 p.m. Teams invited include La Crosse Central Logan Kickapoo De Soto Sparta Houston Tomah Westby and La Crescent.
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Scenic Central game moved to Tuesday in Hillsboro area
Hillsboro Wisconsin New Lisbon Hillsboro Scenic Central Conference game moved from Saturday to Tuesday. In Sparta Wisconsin Dorothy Fanning rolled a 586 series including a 224 game to lead the Ten Pin League at Spartan Lanes with Mary Ziegler 571 Audrey Lamers 563 Ruth Erickson 546 Clara Herold 545 Dorothy Klein 537 Norma Brandall 520 Rita Wright 514 also featured.
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College football stat leaders set in close races
In the closest small college football races on record, Allen Smith of Findlay wins the rushing crown 1240 to 1238 over Mel Stanton, Ron Christian of Northern Illinois takes total offense 2307 to 2298 over Dan Miles, and George LaPorte tops Truman Franks 74 to 73 for receiving.
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Bowling Scores Pilot at Holiday Lanes Sparks Strong Teams
Across Holiday Lanes and South Lancs venues, multiple teams set high marks in series and games led by Peter Nelson & Son with 2221 and 854. Bernice Bailly topped individual scores with 515 in the Pilot leagues while Marilyn Blexrud led in the Party Line high games at 447 and Bernyce Bailly had a 205 high single.
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Ardelle Pfaff
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Marjorie Renner
Betty Coorough
Carol Abraham
Phyllis McLees
Marion Hopkins
Bernyce Bailly
Terrace Bar leads team series and high scores in National lanes
Holiday Lanes reports National Team Series with Terrace Bar posting 2791 and a Team Game 965. Individual highs include Marv Clark 558 Ralph La Point 550 William Rediske 540 and Merv Garnrud 538 with Floyd Kimball a high 213.
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River Boat Dominates Holiday Lanes Team Series
Collins Sign Co. teams posted a strong performance with a 2826 team score and 1004 team game. Fred Antonneau led with 574 in the high series, while Chuck Keilholtz and Fred Antonneau tied for high single at 198. Other top scores included Wilber Johnson 547 and Marsh Haugen 543.
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Pla-Girls Team Series-400 Club Scores Rising
Pla-Girls standings list Pla-Mar Lanes Team Series 400 Club at 2050 points with teammates Connie Marker 43, Elaine Welda 412, Marilyn Peterson 41, Arlene Servais 484, Mary Sterling 443, Doris Picha 438. High single Arlene Servais 196.
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Gutterdusters and Bowling Leaders Reach High Scores in Pla Mor and South Lancs Leagues
In Pla Mor Lanes action the Gutterdusters posted a team series of 173, with Schmidty’s Hwy 33 delivering a 599 game. Mavis Albrechtson led highs with 496 across the Gutterdusters and 187 best single while Norma Thomson, Pat Lahart and others posted solid marks. Across multiple leagues at Pla Mor, Snap Dragon topped team series 1774 and 617 team game as Mary Simonson led with 478 and 190 high single while Rita Olson hit 203 in the Ladies’ Ten Pin. In Pla Mor lanes Lola/affiliated groups saw Penny Mahlum top 541 with Rita Olson 519 and 502 for the Ten Pin, and Bill Gerke claiming a 604 high in the Tavern, with team Circus Bar posting 2690 series and 945 game. In South Lancs Men’s All Star, Vick’s Motel & Bar led 2761 team series and Pepsi-Cola 962 team game, with Virg Payton 626 and Paul Losen 613 leading individual scores.
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Coulee Cryers and Corvettes Lead in Bowling Team Scores
In the Coulee Golf Bowl and West Salem lanes leagues, Coulee Cryers post a team series of 2108 and high individual scores include Vera Berger 495 Judy Leonard 494 Phyllis Waters 487 Marilyn Hayes 468 Norma Johnson 465. Corvettes show a 2280 team series Curve-In Lanes with B Dutton 496 and S Uber 462 among top game scorers. Coulee Curve-In Lanes see Lakeview Foodliner 2283 in team series and 817 in team game. Alice Cooksey scores 187 high.
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Jets Player Aids FBI In Foiling Bribery Attempt
Jets quarterback recruit Bob Schweickert aided the FBI in arresting Staff Sgt. Winfred Lewis, an Army sergeant accused of soliciting 200 to boost a draft-eligible player's National Guard placement. Lewis, an 18-year veteran with Korea battle stars and a Purple Heart, faced up to 15 years in prison and a 20000 fine if convicted.
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La Crosse State Wrestlers Open With 2 Matches
La Crosse State University wrestles Upper Iowa at 7 p.m. in the main gym. Friday and Saturday they travel to the state collegiate meet at Platteville. Coach Bill Floyd lists returning lettermen and lineup with Freeman out due to injury.
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Elorde Defends Title in Manila Clash With Suh Kang Il
Gabriel Elorde defends his world junior lightweight crown in a 15 round RBA title bout against Suh Kang Il at Araneta Coliseum Quezon City. Suh, 34-2-2, has knockout power and an unbeaten streak since 1961. Elorde, 70-18-2, seeks another defense after 25 KOs.
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Snow Depths Boost Skiing At Mt Telemark And Indianhead
Three inches of surface snow over an 8 to 16 inch base at Mount Telemark in Cable Wisconsin. Indianhead Mountain near Bessemer Michigan reports a 12 inch base and 32 inches of new snow, making for excellent skiing conditions.
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La Crosse Tribune Brief Item From December 3 1965
La Crosse Tribune reports a brief December 3 1965 item delivered by RFD on December 4. Details are limited to the publication date and delivery note for the La Crosse area.
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