Zunker Captures Tri-State Bowling Title In Dramatic Finish
Howie Zunker of La Crosse surged from fifth to win the Tri-State Individual Match Games at Holiday Lanes. He totaled 111.00 Petersen points, earned $100 and the trophy after sweeping the final three games against defending champ Jim Wais. Dick Ruger finished second and Jim Wais third as the event concluded in a tense final round.
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Bears Face Resurgent Lions After San Francisco Win
Chicago clings to Western Division hopes with one game left as Detroit prepares to visit. A 27 7 victory over San Francisco showcased a strong Bears defense led by Richie Petitbon Dave Whitsell and Roosevelt Taylor intercepting four passes.
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Winona State Tops Platteville 100-91 in Non-Conference Game
Winona State defeated Platteville 100-91 in Winona Minnesota as Gary Peterson poured in 33 points and Dave Meisner added 27 from outside. John Shelton led Platteville with 20. Winona held a 43-33 halftime edge to run their non conference mark to 1-2 while Platteville remained winless in three starts.
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Cincinnati Royals guard Adrian Smith sidelined by fractured face
Cincinnati star Adrian Smith suffered a fractured face bone Sunday night and will miss at least two or three games. Team officials said the backcourt player will be reevaluated after the upcoming games.
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Steelers fall to 38 10 loss as Giants loom in East showdown
The Steelers stumble 38 10 at Dallas while the Giants clinch Eastern title hopes with a 44 14 win over Washington. Pittsburgh must beat New York to claim the division as Chicago leads the West with 27 7 over San Francisco. Lions, Packers, and Browns also factor into title races.
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St John’s Gridders Ready for Camellia Bowl
St John’s University prepared for the Camellia Bowl in Sacramento Calif. with a chartered plane ride from the Twin Cities. The Johnnies face Prairie View A M of Texas, which had defeated Kearney State the previous Saturday.
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Iowa Purdue Clash Highlights Big Ten Preseason Play
Iowa faces St Louis while Purdue travels to Wake Forest as undefeated Big Ten teams defend strong nonconference records. Northwestern, Indiana, and Ohio State stumble against southern opponents as Illinois eyes Oklahoma and Kansas State in NAIA events. Ashe and Hard win national hard court titles.
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Kerr Reaches 10000 Points in 126 116 win over Cincinnati
Johnny Kerr scored 10 016 points finishing the Philadelphia 126 116 win over Cincinnati. Hal Greer 30 points and Larry Costello 24 led the 76ers while Oscar Robertson had 32 for Kansas City Royals. Wilt Chamberlain added two late free throws in San Francisco 114 112 victory over Los Angeles.
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Steers Edge Bobcats 4-3 to End Green Bay Streak
In Green Bay, the St. Paul Steers defeated the United States Hockey League leaders 4-3 to snap the Bobcats four-game win streak. St. Paul led 4-2 after two periods and allowed only one Green Bay goal in the final period.
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Aquinas-Lourdes Tilt Set For Auditorium Showdown
Aquinas men, losers of two, host Rochester Lourdes at 8 p.m. in Mary E. Sawyer Auditorium. Blu golds rely on Gary Larner after a 16-point effort. Lourdes counters with five-lettermen including Galuska and Marshall. Lourdes beat Owatonna Marian and St. Felix while falling to Benilde and Cotter.
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SMU to Meet Oregon in Sun Bowl
SMU and Oregon set for the Sun Bowl in El Paso Texas on December 31. SMU owns a 9 6 record while Oregon stands 7 3. This will be their second meeting after SMU defeated Oregon 21 13 in the 1949 Cotton Bowl.
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Wisconsin Star Ken Bowman Wins Winnie Award
Ken Bowman, Wisconsin center and co captain, will receive the Russell G Winnie trophy at the Milwaukee Journal football dinner on December 12. Bowman and Billy Smith were named to the Big Ten all academic football team by Midwest editors from 38 nominees with B or better averages.
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Grand Meadow Tops Rushford 92-58 in Nonconference Clash
Al Jacobson poured in 24 points to lead Grand Meadow past Rushford 92-58 in a nonconference high school basketball game. Ed Sandness added 19 and Dale Olstad 15 for Rushford. Rushford won the B game 44-28.
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