Wisconsin Downs Butler 61 to 53 in Madison
Wisconsin rallied in the second half to defeat Butler 61-53 before 11,000 at the field house. Ed Mills and Dick Falls sparked the Wisconsin run, Bob Cook scored from the line, and Ralph O'Brien led Butler with 21 points while Larry Pokrzywinski had 15 for Wisconsin. Illinois upset Notre Dame 40-38 at home as Walt Osterkorn and Jack Burmaster fueled the comeback from an 18-16 halftime deficit. Notre Dame’s John Brennan led scoring with 15 points. Illinois’ Bill Erickson had nine. Purdue beat Nebraska 60-56 behind Howard Williams with 19 and Bill Berberian with 16 as Purdue’s pace quickened ahead of a Wednesday test at Marquette.
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John Brennan
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St James and Holy Cross Lead Unbeaten CYO Quintets
St James and Holy Cross stayed unbeaten atop the Senior CYO standings after Monday wins on Aquinas hardwoods. St James defeated St Joseph’s 36 32 in double overtime, with Bob Smith and Tom Collins each scoring 12. Holy Cross routed Holy Trinity 47 17, extending Trinity’s third straight loss as Jim Sciborski led the performance.
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Becky Cremer Among Skiers Embarking For Olympian Winter Games
A 30 member American ski team plus managers and coaches left for St Moritz to compete January 30 February 8. Team members include Ann Rebecca Fraser Cremer of La Crosse Wisconsin Ralph Bietila of Ishpeming Michigan his brother Walter from Iron Mountain Michigan Paul Perrault of Ishpeming and Sverre Fredheim of St Paul Minnesota.
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Holy Cross tops Trinity 47 17 in league tilt
Holy Cross outscored Trinity 20 to 8 in the second half to win 47 to 17. John Schmitz led Trinity with 13 points while Hinytzke Nagel and Jim Burns paced St. Wenceslaus. Ryan and Hass starred for St. John’s in a 39 22 victory over St. Mary’s. Officals: Adams and McCulloch.
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Conerly on NEA All America team for Mississippi lining
University of Mississippi halfback Charley Conerly earned a selection on the NEA Service All America squad, marking him as the third Mississippi Lane player to receive the honor. Tackle Inard earned the rating in 1936-37 and halfback Bullet Hall in 1938.
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Indian Telegraphed Swim Team Triumphs Over Alabama Poly
The La Crosse State Teachers College Fighting GI swimmers defeated Alabama Polytechnic Institute 43 to 23 in the season opener. Marv Grier led with two individual wins and swam on a victorious 400-yard relay. Grier won the 100 and 220 yard freestyles, while Siesco triumphed in the 150 backstroke and helped the medley relay to second. Barry took the 200 breaststroke, and Kaczmarek joined the medley relay. Alabama’s Torbert won the 440 free. The next telegraph meet is set for December 18 against Gustavus Adolphus, with a triangular telegraphic race in the planning stages for January 10 involving La Crosse, Alabama Poly, and the last college.
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College Basketball Scoring Mix From Various Matches
A fragmentary sports roundup lists multiple college basketball results across conferences. East Marshall beat Morehead 62 55 Georgetown edged Denver 64 60 in overtime West Virginia won 68 51 over Brigham Young Indiana State and West Texas State posted 30 40 lopsided scores Wabash 50 edged Manchester 48 Purdue defeated Nebraska 60 56 Marquette 67 44 North Carolina 74 routed Elon 22 and Kentucky Wesleyan beat Berea 73 63 Union Kentucky 50 toppled Transylvania 4 Southwest Baylor 51 North Texas State 43 Arkansas 68 defeated Culver Stockton 36 Rice 58 LSU 55 Texas Tech 42 Oregon dominated Stanford 54 4 The Philippine republic’s economy is described as expanding buoyantly.
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Dodgers May Send Cox To Cub Outfit
New York reports Brooklyn may trade Billy Cox to the Chicago Cubs for Eddie Waitkus or Phil Cavarretta. The deal follows a prior six man swap with Pittsburgh sending Dixie Walker and others out. Branch Rickey denies cash in the talks as the winter meetings open.
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Baltimore Is Better Sports Town Than Green Bay Says Isbell
Cecil Isbell, former Green Bay Packers ace, says Baltimore is a superior sports town to Green Bay. He notes Baltimore fans’ enthusiasm despite a losing Colts record, and Bob Rodenberg backs Baltimore’s status, urging franchise revamps with New Orleans or Dallas as NL picks.
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Dead Eye Dick at Hardin-Simmons shines in passing show
ABILENE Tex Hardin Simmons Al Johnson asserts his passing remains superb after last fall when he threw 91 attempts with two interceptions. The standout quarterback showcases precision and leadership for the team amid spring drills and upcoming season previews.
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Wilson Probes Ill Feeling Over Purdue Recruiting
Big Nine Commissioner Kenneth Tug Wilson plans an inquiry into alleged football player poaching by Purdue after reports Illinois and Ohio State probed lax athletic policies. He noted no official charges but will review facts before the winter meeting in Chicago. Purdue denied formal complaints, citing periodic concerns amid transfers from Ohio and Illinois.
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Smoe Five Capture YMCA Cage Victory
The Smoe's edged the Sharpies 20 to 19 in the senior boys league opener at the YMCA. Schulenberg led Sharpies with 10 while Bob Lee and Gene Lappen had six for the winners.
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Fights Last Night Card Recaps Five Bout Outs
New Haven Tony Janko from Youngstown outpointed Andres Gomez of Havana in a ten round bout. Chicago Sylvester Perkins defeated Eddie O Neill by decision. Miami Johnny Dobbs beat Irish Jimmy Cone in ten rounds. Cincinnati Charney Bank won over Colin Chaney after ten rounds. Philadelphia Joey Maxim defeated Bill Thompson in ten rounds.
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Prep Basketball Scores From Wisconsin Lakeside Games
Reedsburg edged Monroe 34 to 33 while Dodgeville defeated Platteville 34 to 32. Darlington beat Fennimore 28 to 2. Mt Horeb won 47 to 33 against Boscobel.
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Petry Sets Blazing Scoring Pace In City Prep Basketball
Jim Petry, Central forward, leads city scoring as Red Raiders drop two of three. Logan's Jim Thomas and Merlin Nehring trail, Aquinas guard Don Wateski and sophomore Mike Skemp also post strong totals across four games. Petry's 48 points come on 18 field goals and 12 free throws in three outings.
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Pro Basketball Scores and Tonight's AA Schedule
The Associated Press summary lists New York 71 over St. Louis 56 and Indianapolis 64 over Anderson 62 in National League play. Exhibition results show Toledo 81 over Bridgeport and Newfields 71 over Toledo. Tonight's schedule includes Providence at Philadelphia and Oshkosh at Moline with Flint at Indianapolis and Sheboygan at Rochester.
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Northwestern cage team forms nucleus with eight players
Experienced hands at Evanston form Northwestern's basketball nucleus as eight players are listed, with only two serving as starters. The group shapes the squad as it prepares for the upcoming season.
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