Aquinas Blugolds Open Home Cage Season Against St Pats
Aquinas High School hosts St. Patrick’s in La Crosse for the Blugolds home opener led by guard Jim Knutson and newcomer Don Watesky opposite Pat’s. Centre Rudy Horschak anchors the frontline as Aquinas seeks a second victory after a 44-19 season debut win over McDowell and a 4th straight Eau Claire win.
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Aquinas Blugolds
P. m
St. Pat's
Eau Claire
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McDowell
Jim Knutson
Macks
Blugold
Don Watesky
Knutson
Rudy Horschak
Jimmy Warner
Jerry Graf
Graf
Pat's
Cadett
Grevey
Stolp
Egan
le Crosse
Winhawks Triumph 21 16 Over Streicher-Fuller
Northside Winhawks defeated South Side Streicher-Fuller 21 to 16 at Longfellow gym. Robert Otto scored 9 and Robert Bruchman 8 for the winners as they led 6-5 at halftime. Don Barrett and Ewald Parnow led the losers with 4 points each.
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Winhawks
Streicher-Fuller
Robert Otto
Robert Bruchman
Don Barrett
Ewald Parnow
Windowkse
Logan Gym
Don Wolf
Southside Coons
Northside Devils
J. Gardner
Coons
Devils
Strecher-Fuller
SeeMees
Office
Lincoln
Weigel
Mees
Dwyer
Betz
Houlihan
Powell
Evans
Alma Center Defeats Fairchild 35 8 In Cage Contest
Alma Center rolled over Fairchild 35 to 8 in a non conference basketball game at Fairchild. The winners built a 21 3 first quarter lead and coasted the rest. Don Borthardet and Don Wagner each scored 10 for Alma Center while Fairchild had scattered scoring. A preliminary encounter also went Alma Center’s way 21 to 1.
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Fairchild
Wis
Alma Center
Don Bortharedt
Don Wagmer
Center
La Crosse Laundry Upsets AFL for First League Win
In a late season senior league night at Logan, La Crosse Laundry defeated AFL 41-23 led by Tex Carlsson with 16 points seven field goals and two free throws. AFL’s Ken Ingham scored eight as did Fran Lupie, while Bernie Bachman and Joe Sierrant added nine for Laundry in a standout game.
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la Crosse Laundry
Ingham
Tex Carlsson
AFL
Carlsson
Bernie Bachman
Joe Sierrant
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Fran Lupie
Orange Crush
Hank Wittenberg
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Cliff Halmrast
Cal Grabhorn
John Krismer
Crushers
Rhomberg
Amundson
Ray
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Don Larson
Don Fitzpatrick
Longfellow
Terp
Cleaners
Bill
CYO League Set to Open Next Sunday at Ayu High
Catholic Youth Organization basketball resumes under city recreation with eight parish teams. James Quinn will supervise as St. Joseph’s faces St. Wenceslaus at 1 p.m. and St. Perish meets St. John’s at 2 p.m. Full schedule spans December to March with playoff dates listed.
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City Recreation Department
Ayu High School
James Quinn
Aquinas
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St. Perish
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St. Mary's
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St. John's
Holy Cross
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St. Janes
Blessed Sacrament
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St. Wencenaus
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St. Josh’s
Holy Feb
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St. John's Va
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St. Suunto
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Shaughnessy
Headington May Be Top Fullback for Iowa
Decorah star Ronnie Headington may become the Iowa Hawkeyes’ top fullback next season. Assistant coach Frank Cardoeo said the staff plans Headington as the No 1 fullback with Dick Hoerner shifted to a halfback role, pairing two strong backs. Headington earned an I for his debut season and starred in the Iowa Wisconsin game.
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Ronnie Headington
Dick Hoerner
Dubuque
University of Iowa
Iowa
Frank Carideo
Headington
Hoerner
Wisconsin
Legionnaire Race Horse Returns to Viroqua for Vet Care
The celebrated race horse Legionnaire owned by Dr. J. P. West of Madison is in Viroqua for veterinary services by Drs. Minshall and Motts. The horse valued at $10,000 carries a mark of 2.01 percent.
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Viroqua
Wis
J. P. West
Madison
Minshall and Motts
Chile Seen as South America’s Top Mining Nation
Chile is described as the leading mining country in South America, noted for its rich mineral resources and significant output across the sector. The report highlights Chilean dominance in copper production and related mining activity.
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Chile
South America
Passes Were Important In 1946 College Football
The Associated Press poll finds increased reliance on forward passing after a rule changes in 1946. Teams used jump passes and running tosses to offset tougher defenses and shifting formations. Texas with Bobby Lane led aerial play while Arkansas moved to a conservative double wing.
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Associated Press
Middle West
Southwest
Texas
Bobby Lane
Arkansas
John Barnhill
Rice
Howie Odell
Yale
Colgate
Cornell
Syracuse
Upstate
Trautman Named Boss Of Minor Leagues In 1947 Pact
Trautman becomes head of all minor leagues with a $25 000 yearly pay and unites with major officials to push a new 1947 working agreement. Bramham stays as consultant at $10 000 annually as talks on season length and rule changes continue after a unanimous meeting.
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International League
Detroit Tigers
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Numder
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Mondovi Tops BRF In MV Cage Contest
Mondovi beat Black River Falls 43 to 23 in a Mississippi Valley Conference game. The home team led 13-3 after one period and 22-5 in the second, finishing 31-13 after three quarters. Newell Erickson and Don Duncanson scored 10 each for Mondovi while Gerald Hagen had 7 for the Falls.
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Newell Erickson
Don Duncanson
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Curling Club To Form Teams At December Meeting
In Galesville Wisconsin the curling club will hold a skips meeting December 11 at 8 o'clock in the club lobby. Teams will be formed and schedules created for the season.
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Galesville
Wis
Curling Club
Local Scores In Wisconsin High School Basketball Roundup
Blair 6 Blair loses to Hixton 21. Independence 32 defeats Taylor 246 kept as a score prank. Highland 35 over Montfort 30. Cobb 35 over Linden 27. Arena 36 over Sauk City 22. Spring Green 42 over Lodi 24. Albany 46 and Blanchardville 39 result noted.
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Albany
Blanchardville
Yankees Trade Peck and Gettel in Big Winter Deal
Los Angeles reports the New York Yankees send Hal Peck and Al Gettel and Gene Beardon to Cleveland in exchange for Ray Mack and catcher Sherman Lollar. Mack hit .205 in 61 games this year while Lollar, 28 games with Cleveland, hit .242 after a 1945 IL batting title.
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Cleveland Indians
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Athletics
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Oakland
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Indians
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Mack
Sherman Lollar
Lollar
Baltimore
Westby City Crew Defeats Cashton in 59 49 Victory
Westby City Crew topped Cashton 59 to 49 to claim its fifth straight Tri county basketball win. Lyell Neprud led Westby with 15 points while Maurice Per se scored 18 for Cashton. Next Sunday Cashton hosts Ontario in a conference game.
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Wis
Westby
Lyell Neprud
Maurice Perse
Ontario Basket Club
Phillies Offer $150000 for Enos Slaughter
The Philadelphia Inquirer reports the Phillies offered about $150,000 for Enos Slaughter of the World Champion St. Louis Cardinals. President Bob Carpenter is said to propose cash or a combination involving outfielder Ron Northey. Both men attend a conference in Los Angeles.
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Philadelphia Inquirer
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Enos Slaughter
St. Louis Cardinals
Bob Carpenter
Phillies
Sam Breadon
Cardinals
Phil
Ron Northey
Carpenter
Breadon
Los Angeles
Raiders Look To Clinch Third Straight Win At Hixon
Minneapolis North visits Central Red Raiders at Hixon gym for a key Saturday night matchup. The Polar Bears seek revenge after a 28 26 loss last season and aim to spoil Central’s bid for a third straight win. The doubleheader begins at 7 with the Sophs versus West Salem, followed by the main game at 8 p.m.
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Minnesota City
Hixon
Central Red Raiders
Polar Bears
Raiders
Polars
Central Five
Central Sophs
West Salem High School
Minenapolis North At Central Basketball Tonight
High school officials set 6 45 p m doors for the Minneapolis North Central game on Saturday night with booster ticket holders admitted through a separate entrance in the Hixon annex. Veterans Scheel Lyden Bendel Sutton lead a guard forward lineup while Petry Minard and Wartinbee provide reserve action and Falk Smovey back up guards.
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Jim Lyden
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Sutton
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Don Minard
Bob Wartinbee
Bob Falk
John Smovey
Dates For Mat Boxing Clinics Announced Across Wisconsin
The Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association announced four high school wrestling and boxing clinics. Sessions are at Milwaukee Lincoln on Dec 11, Madison Central on Dec 19, Kaukauna on Jan 10, and Stevens Point on Jan 11, with UW boxing coach John Walsh and Badger mat coach George Martin leading.
Condition of Babe Ruth Reported Just Fair
Babe Ruth, the famous Sultan of Swat, remains hospitalized in France nine days after admission for a sinus infection. The current report states his condition is just fair, with little improvement.
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New York
Swat
French Hospital
Four Of Famous Whiz Kids Return To College Basketball
Four Illinois Whiz Kids Andy Phillip Ken Menke Jack Smiley and Gene Vance return to basketball after war service with prewar scores and titles. Vance may be replaced by Walton Kirk Jr as Luther twinkles. The Illini open tonight at Champaign against Cornell College of Mt. Vernon Ia and seek Big Nine crown hopes. Northwestern defeats Ripon 59 45 in Evanston.
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Rangers Seek First Victory In Gateway Clash
Logan highs enter a Gateway conference game at 8 p m against Viroqua seeking their first win of the 1946 47 season. Coach Rod Martins lineup remains intact as Eugene Heafner centers with Blank and Nehring or Larson at forward. Guard pairings are Ralph Twite and Dick Koepcke with reserves Thomas Johnson Gilster Collins Misna. Logan aims to rebound after losses to Tomah and Winona while Viroqua seeks conference success after a Sparta win. Logan hosts Aquinas next Friday in intra city action.
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la Crosse
Rod Martin
Logan
Tomah Indians
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Jim Blank
Porky Larson
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Dick Koepcke
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Jimmy Thomas
Warren Johnson
Bob Jones
Ken Gilster
Tom Collins
Misna
Larson
Nehring
Thomas
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Twite
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Collins
Independence Five Nips Taylor In Home Clash
Independence's basketball team overcame a halftime deficit to beat Taylor 32 to 24 at Taylor Wis. Jim Kowahl and Art Smieja scored 10 each for the visitors while L Olson led Taylor with 10 points. Independence also won the preliminary 24 to 15.
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Wis
Independence
Jim Kowahl
Art Smieja
L. Olson
Hixon
Blair
Trempealeau Valley
Don Ro
New York Clowns Defeat Tomah Team 39 to 29 in Wisconsin
The New York Clowns, a professional basketball unit, beat Ranney's Dairy of Tomah 39-29. Dee led scorers with 14 points for the winners while H. Henry contributed 12 for the Tomah team. Crowd-pleasing antics accompanied the game.
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Wis
New York
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