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Newspaper

La Crosse Tribune

Location

La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Dec 09, 1961

Page

4

Menomonie Edges Logan 48 47 In Tight Rally

Menomonie nipped La Crosse Logan 48 47 after an 18 point lead vanished in the Ranger gym. Orland Larson and Jack Harbour sealed it with late baskets and free throws as Logan rallied behind Bill Stark Gary Gartner and Ralph Tolokken. Logan led 45 44 with three minutes left before Menomonie answered with a Larson bucket and two Harbour free throws. Dave DuMez sparked Logan late. Stark scored 16 for Logan while Dave Oas led Menomonie with 12 and Pat Hammond added 10.

Ken Blanchard la Crosse Tribune Menomonie la Crosse Logan Ranger Gym Pete Hendrickson Indians Logan Bill Stark Gary Gartner Ralph Tolekken Gartner Orland Larson Jack Harbour Dave DuMez la Crosse Aquinas Mary E. Sawyer Auditorium Rangers Wayne Lukas Cagers Larson Menomonies Fy Wa Dave Moe Stark Tolokken DuMez Dave Oas Pat Hammond Steve Rebhan Oas Hammond Moe Harbour Sheldon Oo Koehler Stanton Addis Tylee Wood Miyam’o Varvis Miyam'o Jon Mulrooney Cecil Smith Prairie du Chien

Regents Approve 181000 Rose Bowl Travel Bill

Minnesota regents approve a 181000 Rose Bowl travel bill covering players officials and the band. The players party costs 72000 the second official group 58000 the band 45000 and the university float 6000. Payments come from Big Ten receipts and Minnesota gate shares.

Minneapolis University of Minnesota Regents Pasadena Minnesota

Hoeschler’s All Wisconsin Honor Backed by Game Facts

The column defends La Crosse Aquinas halfback Jim Hoeschler as the top All-State candidate, listing game by game stats from Pacelli to Assumption, noting 11 touchdowns and 12 extra points for 78 points to support his selection.

la Crosse Aquinas Jim Jungle) Hoeschler Wisconsin Associated Press Lee Gilbert la Crosse Times-Review Gilbert Times Review Blugold Aquinas Hoeschler Ray Nibbe Logan Darold King Central John Michuta Madison Pacelli Regis Lourdes Campion Newman Assumption

Armstrong Named to Five Man Rose Bowl Committee

Minnesota athletic director Ike Armstrong was named to a five man committee to negotiate a new Rose Bowl contract with the Athletic Association of Western Universities. The panel includes Robert Ray of Iowa John Mee of Indiana Fritz Crisler of Michigan and Big Ten Commissioner Bill Reed. The conference also awarded the 1962 league tennis meet to Minnesota with competition set for May 17 19.

Chicago Minnesota Ike Armstrong The Athletic Association of Western Universities Armstrong Mittee Robert Ray Iowa John Mee Indiana Fritz Crisler Michigan Big Ten Bill Reed

Eleva Strum Edges Osseo 40 38 in Dairyland clash

Eleva-Strum Central tops Osseo 40-38 after Davis breaks a 38-38 tie. Gunderson leads with 10 for Eleva-Strum. Osseo’s Bagley also scores 10 as Blair defeats Blair 55-48 in another Dairyland matchup. Independence beats Whitehall 51-37 with Halvorson 29 for Independence.

Blair Osseo Wis Jack Davis Dairyland Eleva-Strum Central Larry Gunderson Cardinals Daryl Bagley Eleva Strum Independence Whitehall Jerome Halverson Chuck Christianson John Eleva-Strummen Alma Center Lincoln Augusta Burlington St. Mary Mukwonago Norris Clinton Palmyra Waterford Williams Bay Salem Union Grove South Milwaukee West Allis Central Cudahy Wauwatosa West Milwaukee Lodi Randolph Rio Fall River Princeton Oregon Sun Prairie Monticello Argyle Blanchardville Orfordville Waunakee Sauk City Juneau Evansville Westfield Almond Manitowoc Sheboygan South West Bend Beaver Dam Casco Sevastopol Brussels Gibraltar Whitewater Delavan Darien East Troy Walworth Big Foot Elkhorn Wilmot Salem Central Woodstock Ill Marian Central Beloit Catholic Auburndale Athens Marathon Pittsville Edgar Rudolph Ironwood Mich Ashland Hurley Bessemer Wakefield Maple Saxon South Shore Jefferson Edgerton Belmont Hazel Green Lombra Hustisford Oakfield Brandon Blue River Ridgeway Weston Ithaca Marshall Deerfield Arena Mazomanie College

Caledonia falls in Root River clash at Mabel

Mabel beat Caledonia 56-51 in Root River Conference action as Davis Asgaard scored 23 points and sank four late free throws to seal the win. Mabel moves into a share of the league lead with Peterson, while Vern Heintz and Mike Percucco also scored for Caledonia.

Davis Asgaard Mabel Lyle Besse Caledonia Dave Milne Asgaard Tribune Jack Kenward Minn Peterson Jim Sidebottom Vern Heintz Mike Percucco Warriors Canton, Minn Norman Gilland Canton Spring Grove Lions Vernon Heintz

Wisconsin High School Basketball Scores Snapshot

A dense list shows dozens of high school basketball results across Wisconsin and nearby areas, featuring matchups like Menomonie 48 over La Crosse Logan 47 and diverse schools such as Westby, Osseo, Independence, and Blair. The long catalog also includes state and college scores and ends with a note on the requirement of Public Service Commission permits for navigable waterway damming in the state.

Wisconsin The Public Service Commission

City Bowlers Finish Among 1000 Leaders

La Crosse bowlers led by Jim Wais performed well in the National 700 Club telegraphic sweepstakes. Wais set a national record in the Pin Buoys singles with a 706 series, beating the old mark of 689 by Jim McGuire. Frank DeMaria topped the National division with 742, while Art Parr won the Upper Division with 723 and Bob Wigdal was second with 688.

la Crosse Jim Wais Ford Lipovetz Wais Jim McGuire Flint Mich Frank DeMaria Passaic

Tomah High Wins Dual Meet 41-8 Over Portage

Tomah High School remains unbeaten in dual wrestling with a 41-8 triumph over Portage in Tomah Wisconsin. The card featured several Tomah pins and decisions including Durkee Kosch Kimpton Olson Wenker Cavanaugh Tiber Price Maum Winchell Thundercloud and Portage’s Wenker and Haller defeats.

Tomah Wis Tomah High Portage Wisconsin Dells John Durkee Dean Russell Roy Kosch Dick Haller Dennis Kimpton Dave Weyh Curt Olson Jim Alf Bill Winchell Dale Crawford Hvy — Quentin Thundercloud Ken Rozinski

Brue Ties for 25th in Coral Gables Open Halfway

Bobby Brue of Milwaukee shot a par 71 Friday to reach 140 at the halfway in the $20,000 Coral Gables Open. He sits in a 10 way tie for 25th while four leaders posted 136: George Knudson, Dave Hill, Bill Farrell, and Bill Collins.

Coral Gables, Fla Bobby Brue Milwaukee Wisconsin George Knudson Dave Hill Bill Farrell Bill Collins

Basketball scores from Far West and NBA games

The input lists multiple college match results with teams such as Southern California, Kansas, Colorado, Arizona, Utah State, and others, plus NBA scores including an Angeles game, Philadelphia at Boston, Syracuse at Detroit, Chicago at New York, and Cincinnati at St. Louis.

Far West Southern Calif Kansas Colorado Arizona Utah State Los Angeles Loyola NBA Angeles Philadelphia Boston Syracuse Detroit Chicago Cincinnati St. Louis Kansas City San Francisco Hawaii

Zierke Leads Chippewa Valley Bowling Meet Standings

La Crosse bowler Bill Zierke tops the fifth annual Chippewa Valley individual match game championships at Wagner's 40 lanes Eau Claire. He holds 4 085 pins at halfway, ahead of Tony Lemke and Wally Wirz, with Don Lutz as first alternate and Chet Wagner as second alternate. Additional top contenders include Bob Wigdal Jim Wais Howie Zunker Eddie Lassek and John Tingvold. Dar win Severson failed to place among leaders with 3758.

la Crosse Bill Zierke Amo Annupewa Valley Wagner Eau Claire Zierke Eau Clather la Crosse Tony Lemke Wally Wirz Chippewa Falls Eddie Lassek Wigdal Lassek Wais John Tingvold Zunker Lutz Chet Wagner Darwin Severson

Seneca Triumphs Over Soldiers Grove in Key Valley Match

Seneca, Wis. led 48-47 after three quarters then pulled away in the final period to beat Soldiers Grove 66-58. Larry Wilkinson scored 28 points for Seneca with Bob Ostrender adding 12 and John Leary 10. Soldiers Grove’s Ron Hoff led the other side with notable scoring.

Houston, Minn Peterson Houston Stan Gudnundson Don Gorder Don Carlson Ron Anwash Seneca Wis Larry Wilkinson Kickapoo

Gays Mills Dominates De Soto to Lead Kickapoo Valley Standings

Gays Mills crushed De Soto 61-20 as Charlie Petit led with 19 points and the Tigers built a 15-4 first quarter edge. In B games, Gays Mills won 30-18 while Seneca edged Campbell 37-32. Readstown posted a 50-36 win at La Farge to join a four way tie for fifth.

Gays Mills Wis Walloping de Soto Tigers Pirates Charlie Petit de Soto Wauzeka Viola Hornets Fritz Siegenthaler Jerry Mara Jim Sanford Randy Bowell LA Farge Readstown Eagles Kickapoo Nick Yuran Ron Larson Greg Ferries Don Trowbridge Kickapoo Valley Seneca Ay Gays Mills Readstons West Lima la Parge Soldiers Grove

Badger Vanderkelen Voted Another Year

Wisconsin quarterback Ron Vanderkelen of Green Bay was granted another year of eligibility by the Big Ten after missing 1960 with injury and sitting out this year for scholastic deficiencies. Coach Milt Bruhn says Vanderkelen is a strong candidate to replace Ron Miller who graduates.

Chicago Big Ten Wisconsin Ron Vanderkelen Green Bay Wis Vanderkelen Badger Milt Bruhn Ron Miller

Necedah Nips Wild Rose In CL Thriller

Necedah defeated Wild Rose 60-57 in a Central Lakes Conference game. Bruce Decorah hit a late field goal to seal the win, finishing with 21 points along with 17 for Jerry Delaney and 13 for Dick Baumgart.

Gilmanton Wis Fairchild John Ehlers Tom Marum Necedah

Twins sign Allison and Battey to 1962 contracts

Bob Allison and catcher Earl Battey signed 1962 contracts with the Minnesota Twins. President Calvin Griffith of the American League club announced the deals.

Minneapolis St, Paul Bob Allison Earl Battey Minnesota Twins Calvin Griffith

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