Blugolds Open Road Schedule With Five Games Ahead
Blugolds face St Pat's of Eau Claire on the road after a 63 20 win over West by Tuesday. Logan and Aquinas prepare for St Pat's while Rangers duel Sparta. Lineups feature Michuta likely to use substitutes with Knutson Sciborski Mal m Cunningham in the backcourt and Horshak at center with multiple forward options.
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Logan
Aquinas
John Michuta
St. Pat's
Eau Claire
Rangers
Sparta
Bogan
Ewers
Michuta
Jim Knutson
Jim Sciborski
Erv Malm
Eds Cunningham
Wateski
Dunham
Jimmy Warner
Frank Keaveny
Jim Burns
Virgil Grabinski
Jim Wagner
Pat Murphy
Rudy Ho
Kiesling Signs Two Year Pact With Green Bay Packers
Green Bay Wisconsin Walt Kiesling line coach for the Packers in 1945 has signed a new two year contract through 1947 announced by Curly Lambeau. Kiesling a St Thomas College graduate began pro football in 1926 and played for Duluth Chicago Bears Chicago Cardinals and Green Bay prior to coaching Pittsburgh in the NFL before joining Green Bay last spring.
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Green Bay
Wis
Walt Kiesling
Green Bay Packers
E. L
Curly) Lambeau
Kiesling
St. Thomas College
St. Paul
Minn
Duluth
Chicago Bears
Chicago Cardinals
Packers
Pittsburgh
MacMillan Returns as Minnesota Basketball Coach
Dave MacMillan is back on the job as head basketball coach at Minnesota after a three year absence. He resumes leadership of the Golden Gophers to guide the program.
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Minneapolis
Dave MacMillan
Minnesota
Red Grange
Chicago Bears
Nagurski
Blanchard and Nagurski Compared In Roast Beef and Bun Loop
A brief note compares Blanchard with Nagurski in the roast beef and bun loop, highlighting their contrasting approaches and public interest in the culinary tie. The item offers a glimpse into midcentury sports and sociable dining culture.
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Blanchard
Nagurski
Blanchard and Nagurski Taunt Winter Wrestling Nostalgia
A nostalgic comparison of football greats Doc Blanchard and Bronko Nagurski emerges amid wrestling hype at Avalon. The piece recalls Blanchard's 10.1 100 and Nagurski's versatility from tackle to back, noting potential pro careers and playful dream matchups while steering clear of modern fairness concerns.
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NEW York
NEA
Felix Anthony Blanchard
Bronko Nagurski
Bronko
Doc Blanchard
Blanchard
Navy
Army
Blair tops Independence 30 29 in Trempealeau tilt
Blair high school upset Independence 30 29 as Lyle Anderson led Blair with 14 points. Rogness and Amundson added six each while Independence top scorer Ralph Sabota had 11 points. Taylor defeated Merrillan 27 17 with Harold Husebo on 10 and Merton Stalheim seven.
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Tribune
Blair High School
Independence
Taylor
Merrillan
Lyle Anderson
Blair
Rogness
Amundson
Ralph Sabota
la Crosse
A. Smieja
Willie Smieja
Harold Husebo
Merton Stalheim
Dick Ilbeck
Olson
Trempealeau
Hixton
Alma Center
Whitehall City
CYO Cagers
Marquette Stars Lead With 32 Points In Early Run
In Milwaukee eighteen Marquette University players have combined for 158 points through three games. Forward John Millanzi, a returned war veteran, tops the tally with 32 points.
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Milwaukee
Wis
Marquette University
John Millanzi
Joe Wilman Leads All-Star Pin Event in Chicago
In the fifth renewal of the All-Star bowling finals Joe Wilman moved into the lead with 13 wins in 16 games and an 82.29 Petersen point total. Andy Varipapa trails with 80.22 after a 10 win, 16 game showing and a 220 pin average. The Petersen system awards points for each game won and every 50 pins, shaping the standings.
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Heiseman's
Lutz Purs
Newburg Bar Bss Sil
Amber Clicks
Gold Cross Shoes
Geo. Tire & Battery Barrows
Modern Laundry
la X Laundry
Home
A. Pralie
A. Rudrud
D. Temp
G. Guggenbueh
Cc. Feyen
Prinz
G. Weisbecker
L. Hadded
J. Anderson
Q. Grafie
E Pynn
National League Recreation Alleys
ABC Chips
Andregg Coal
Uptown Cigar Barron Co
Webb's Tavern
Arenz Shoes
Wis. Film Ser
Cary
Trane Co. No
Riviera Sportswear
Temp’s Pennant
H. Griffin
B. Sweet
I. Larson
N. Nelson
Cc. Hafner
Clark
Pins
E. Anderson
R. Tuma
M. Berkel
A. Blankenship
Joe Wilman
Chicago
Andy Varipaps
Hempstead
N. Y
Frank Benkovic
Milwaukee
Tim Leo
Johnnies
Pvt
Therman Gibson
Vic's Tavern
Detroit
Brewery Workers
Connie Schwergler
Neubauer
Madison
Wis
Ned Day
West Allis
Wedge Tavern
Hot Bray Tavern
Butkowski
Viking Tavern
George Valles
Youngstown
la Crosse Trailer Co
Barre Mills Creamery
Waiter Ward
Cleveland
Allis
Fred Bujack
Steve Nagy
Buddy Bomar
Shangri-La Tavern
P. Krumske
H. Schreier
C. Schurz
G. Morrison
N. Burton
Louis G. Williams
Joe Linke
H. Zernecke
A. Currie
D. Clark
R. Scott
J. Merk
R. Miller
Ladies Service League
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Ague Sparta
Hoppy's Alleys
Riels's
Sheehans
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L. Hengel
High Five
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Lauk
Sparta Super Market Svi
L. Murphy
G. Weiss
B. Bakalarsi Helleman’s
Beaver Creek Dairy
Ashton Bowling
Maytags
Cashton Men's League
Cashton
Paints
Newry
Wais Tavern
Bar
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Melvina
Pecks Corner
Spartans
R. Winscher
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T. Torkelson
Opsahls
R. Steffen
C. van Antwerp
H. Opsahl
L. Piekert
Ted Cole
Co. Schreier
H. Fanning
J. Nicol
B. Erickson E. Garland
M. Perse Cole
B. Wals
R. Hagen
Maple Grove
G. Millar
Ish
E. Wilson
C. Wagner
A. Pahlan
Wilman
Petersen
Andy Varipapa
Varipapa
Grid Stag Program Honors Local Football Stars at Avalon
The 2nd annual grid stag at Avalon on December 11 at 7 30 honors La Crosse area players. Russell Hetland opens with greetings. Chuck Freglawny hosts and introduces coaches from Aqui nas Central and Logan. Al Rice and Harry Stuhldreher present All-City team honors. Ray Nibbe also noted. Tickets remain at S&H Sheltons and Wittenberg’s.
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Russell Hetland
Chuck Freglawny
Jim Michuta
Aquinas
Walter
Babe) Weigent
Central
Ray Nibbe
Logan
Freglawny
la Crosse
al Rice
Tribune City
Harry Stuhldreher
University of Wisconsin Grid
Sheldons
Wittenberg
Discharge Ace Skater Seeks Olympic Berth
Pfc. Ken Bartholomew of Minneapolis, a top speed skater and national senior champion, was discharged at Camp McCoy after 45 months of service. He plans to defend titles in Nationals in St Paul and North American in Syracuse, aiming for an Olympic berth in 1948. Bartholomew, 25, holds Canadian and North American crowns and has four campaigns with battle stars. He intends to resume work with Northwestern Bell in Minneapolis.
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Camp Mccoy
Wis
Ken Bartholomew
Minneapolis
Bartholomew
la Crosse
St. Paul
Syracuse
Speed Demon
Northwestern Bell Telephone Co
ETO
Rome
France
Rhineland
Ardennes
Redskins Hand Bears 52-34 Cage Beating
Sheboygan Redskins defeated the Youngstown Bears 52-34 in Wisconsin. Mike Novak scored 15 and Dick Schultz 13 for the winners while Irv Brenner led the Bears with nine points. The Redskins led 22-20 at halftime and pulled away after the break.
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Wis
Youngstown
Ohio
Bears
Wisconsin
Sheboygan Redskins
Oshkosh All-Stars
Mike Novak
Dick Schultz
Irv Brenner
Camp McCoy Cagers Edge Mayo 39 to 32
Camp McCoy basketball beat Mayo General Hospital unit 39-32 in Tomah Wisconsin. Lieut Herb Smith and Sgt Harold Ahlbon led with 11 points each while Joe Fortenberry and Lieut Gil Coleman had 11 for Mayo. McCoy reserves won 52-27 over SNAFU Bar before. They schedule a game with Modern Laundry at Sparta Saturday.
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Tomah
Wis
Camp McCoy
Mayo General Hospital
McCoy
Herb Smith
Harold Ahlbon
Joe Fortenberry
Yvears
Gil Coleman
Sparta
Marquette Varsity Basketball Team Rosters for Action
MILWAUKEE Wis Scorekeepers and linotype operators must be alert as Marquette University basketball prepares for play. Coach Bill Chandler lists Guards Bob Meyers and Don Myers Center Ken Wiesner and Guard Hank Weisner on the roster.
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Milwaukee
Wis
Marquette University
Bill Chandler
Bob Meyers
Don Myers
Ken Wiesner
Hank Weisner
Local Teachers 5 Set For First Tilt
The Indians of La Crosse State prepare for the opener at St. Marys in Winona tonight. Coach Bahr will bring his full squad, assess potential point makers, and finalize the first ten men as alternates show versatility ahead of the season start. Tomorrow the Peds face Winona Teachers, who lost to Luther 38 to 32.
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la Crosse State
St. Mary’s
Bahr
Winona
Wally Hitt
Jack Horner
John Keppel
Hap Cooks
Jack Foster
Clayton Schultz
Bob Hilke
Glen McCulloch
Frank Hadler
Ted Timmons
Jack Roscve
Horner
Hitt
Keppel
Schultz
Luther
Knutson fires first 3 game series without split or error
Knutson bowled a three game league series of 682 on alleys 1 and 2 at the Arcade last November 13. His games were 191 248 and 243 with 16 strikes and 14 spares and one split. This is the season’s first such series reported. Earlier, on October 16, Frank Hammes had three consistent games of 173 per Secretary Ted Solie.
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Cy Knutson
Knutson
Frank Hammes
Ted Solie
Coach Names Catholic All-America Gridders
Three Notre Dame stars and two players each from Holy Cross and St. Marys Cal are chosen for the All-Catholic All-America football team by Marquette coach Tom E Stidham. The lineup lists ends Bob Skoglund and Orlano Palesse, tackles Roger Des Roches and Leni Modzelesky, guards William Bland and John Mastrangelo, center Eugene Malinowski, and backs Francis Dancewicz Henry Wedemeyer Romeo Capriotti and Stanley Koslowski.
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Milwaukee
Notre Dame
Holy Cross
St. Mary’s
Cal
Tom E. Stidham
Marquette University
Bob Skoglund
Orlando Palesse
Marquette
Roger Des Roches
Leni Modzelesky
Scranton
William Bland
John Mastrangelo
Peerless Cagers Top Roy & Sam's Quintet
The Peerless basketball team defeated Roy & Sam's quintet 44 to 17 at Logan High School gym. Russ Walden led Peerless with 10 points while Don Fitzpatrick scored six for the losers. Peerless held a 22 to 8 halftime lead and advance to a Saturday preliminary.
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Peerless
Roy
Sam
Logan High School
Teachers College
Russ Walden
Don Fitzpatrick
National League sees star returns as teams strengthen
The National league games show gradual strengthening with stars returning from service. In five games that afternoon a total of 31 touchdowns were scored signaling improved offense and renewed competition.
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New York
Washington University Coach Quits to Enter Texas Business
St Louis coach Bob Kinnan of Washington University resigns to start a business in Austin Texas.
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ST. Louis
Bob Kinnan
Washington (St. Louis) University
Austin
Tex
Pacific Coast Loop May Become Major League Rival
The National Association of Professional Baseball Leagues held meetings in Columbus as the Pacific Coast league was discussed as a potential major circuit. The minors rejected a move to ban signing bonuses for players and planned to decide on new rules during the session. Commissioner Chandler criticized during the talks and a league realignment was reshuffled.
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Columbus
National Association of Professional Baseball Leagues
Pacific Coast League
A. B
Chandler
Muncie
Ind
Bob Kelly to resign Naval Academy for Notre Dame return
Rep. Edward A Kelly says Bob Kelly, Notre Dame halfback in 1943 and 1944, will resign from the Naval Academy this week and plans to return to Notre Dame immediately. Navy coach Comdr. Oscar Hagberg noted the difficulty of adjusting to military life in a first year.
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Washington
Bob Kelly
Notre Dame
Navy
Kelly
Edward A Kelly
Bob
Naval Academy
Oscar E. Hagberg
Sutton Changes Raider Line Up
Eau Claire's Old Abe high school team visits La Crosse to face Central in the first game of a home and home series at Hixon gym. Central meets the Abes again January 26 in North City with Hoff leading the Abe scoring and Mark Sutton reshaping the lineup to add height and strengthen defense.
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Eau Claire
Abe
la Crosse
Hixon
Central Five
Central
Abes
Hoff
Houman
Thorsen
May
Haugen
Marquette Basketball Rosters Show Older Players
Milwaukee report notes a postwar trend in college rosters with four players age 25 and two age 24 at Marquette. The squad has no 17 year old freshmen among its ranks.
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Milwaukee
Wis
Marquette University
College Scores Reported From Various Matches
Illinois College Jacksonville defeated Shurtieff 33 to 24. Tilincus Normal topped Concordia Seminary 42 to 24. Wheaton beat Elmhurst 30 to 29. Wright Field Dayton defeated Southern Illinois Normal 71 to 36.
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Associated Press
Iinois College
Jacksonville
Shurtieff
Tilincus Normal
Concordia Seminary
Springfield, I
Wheaton
Elmhurst
Wright Field
Dayton
Southern Iinois Normal
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