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Newspaper

La Crosse Tribune

Location

La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Dec 09, 1965

Page

26

Iowa, Wichita rally past Michigan in high scoring upset

Wichita State defeated No. 2 Michigan 100 94 as Jamie Thompson and Gerry Jones led the Shockers with 28 and 20 points respectively. Iowa beat Creighton 103 77 while Minnesota and Ohio State also posted wins in a busy Big Ten night.

Michigan Craig Dill Wichita Warren Armstrong Wolverines UPI Telephoto Chicago Big Ten Michi Gan Kentucky Illinois Minnesota Iowa Ohio State Butler Wildcats Thad Jaracz Don Freeman Jim Dawson Tlnnic

Gogolak’s Million-Dollar Toe Sets Kicking Record

Charley Gogolak’s toe earned Princeton a modern record of 81 points and the national kick scoring title. The Hungarian-born kicker booted 16 of 23 field goals and 33 of 33 extra points, with a million-dollar toe insured by the Washington Redskins after he signed with them.

NEW York Charley Gogolak Princeton Gogolak Washington Redskins National Football League National Collegiate Athletic Bureau Today Arkansas Ronny South Frank Rogers Colorado Michigan State Dick Kenney Joe Cook Texas Western Bob Wolfe Colorado State Notre Dame Nick Rassas Larry Wachholtz Nebraska Chuck Greer Johnny Roland Missouri Floyd Little Syracuse Eric Crabtree Pittsburgh Steve Bramwell Washington Danny Anderson Texas Tech Bob Grim Oregon State Dan Bland Mississippi State

Millis Rolls 644 Series At Tomah

Tad Millis rolled a 644 series in the National League at Vlasek's Lanes as Citizen's and Loan posted the high team series 2 661 with a 925 high game. Top individual totals include Millis 644 Schnese 602 Connors 589 Nicol 568 Krueger 567 Barnhurst 564 Arity 564 Lidane 556 Wagner 555 Peterson 546.

Tomah Wis Tad Millis Vlasek’s Lanes Citizen’s and Loan National Millis Carl Schnese Barney Connors Blaine Nicol Herb Krueger Howie Barnhurst John Arity Tom Liddane Scoop Wagner Ken Peterson Vanpak Dick Baxter Les Clarke Howard Gerke Harlow Fox Bruce Yates Merle Brookman Russ Kalms Rick Schwarze Casey Kascal Ken Gruen

Rue Gantka Earns 621 Series at Pla-Mor Lanes

Rue Gantka became the latest woman bowler to record a national honor count in La Crosse competition hitting a 621 series at Pla-Mor Lanes on a Wednesday night. She rolled 221 150 and 250 as part of her first 600 series in years while bowling with Johnnie's Bar and Restaurant team in the Ladies Classic League.

Rue Gantka la Crosse Pla-Mor

Red Raiders Face Menomonie In BBC Opener At Central

La Crosse Central prepares for its Big Rivers Conference debut hosting Menomonie at Mary E Sawyer Auditorium. Coach Jerry Day cites lineup questions and free throw struggles after a Wausau loss as Central relies on press defense and a balanced scoring attack led by Hass Murphy Nordrum and Abraham. Menomonie seeks wins after defeating Mondovi and before Riverton Falls and Eau Claire North clashes.

la Crosse Tribune la Crosse Central Big Rivers Menomonie Mary E.sawyer Wausau Chippewa Falls Memorial Abes Jeff Ellenson Gary Rheingans Phil Hagen Bob Hall Mike Reetz Jerry Day Day Jim Nordrum Ron Abraham Terry Hass Randy Hilleshiem Rick Nordstrom Nordrum Abraham Hass Hilleshiem Nordstrom Terry Murphy Gary Meir Leif Sivertson Murphy Steve Flaten

Wisconsin coach Bruhn faces 4-3 board vote on job status

Wisconsin president and regents weigh Bruhn's fate after a dismal season. The 53-year-old coach, who led two Big Ten titles, awaits official decision amid reports of a forthcoming ouster and ongoing campus discussions. Bruhn denies knowledge of any recommendation and says he waits for word.

Associated Press Madison Wisconsin Milt Bruhn Fred Harvey Board of Regents University Athletic Board Bruhn Badger Villers W. Melloche Harrington Regents Melodie University Robbin Fleming Milwaukee Fleming Maurice Pasch

Make Or Break For Me Cuozzo In Big Game

Gary Cuozzo, No. 2 quarterback for the Baltimore Colts, faces Green Bay as a stand in for injured Johnny Unitas. A Phi Beta Kappa dental student and Virginia graduate, Cuozzo calls the game make or break and hopes for a strong showing to earn credit and avoid becoming forgotten. He cites pressure, learning from Unitas and Shula, and the chance to prove himself in his first Green Bay start.

Associated Press Baltimore Gary Cuozzo Johnny Unitas Baltimore Celts Cuozzo University of Tennessee Dental School National Football League Colts Unitas Green Bay University of Virginia

Cports La Crosse Cribuure Thursday December 9 1965

Delivered on RFD December 10 details a local transport or pickup note with dated events. The fragment mentions La Crosse and a cribuure type item, suggesting a regional delivery record or notice from the era.

Lesser Known Players Lead 4 Ball Event

The opening round of the PGA National Four Ball Championship saw Paul Bondeson and Larry Mowry tied for lead with 63, while brother duo Jacky and Buster Cupit also shot 63 on the West course. Ross Coon Jr and Bob Crowley were one stroke behind at 64.

Palm Beach Gardens Fla Paul Bondeson Larry Mowry Jacky Buster Cupit Ross Coon Jr Bob Crowley Cupit Brothers

Prairie du Chien Campion Top Marshfield 61 to 55

Prairie du Chien Campion defeats Marshfield 61 to 55 in high school basketball action. The win improves Campion’s position as the season progresses.

Prairie du Chien Campion Marshfield Columbus

Namath Classified 4 F by Army Over Knee Injury

The Army says it classified Joe Namath 4-F because it cannot provide standby medical care for his knee. An Army report notes Namath, star quarterback for the Jets, is physically active and would be unable to serve under conditions like Viet Nam.

Washington Army Joe Namath New York Jets Namath New York Alabama Viet Nam Nonce

All America backs lead 1965 rushing race in college football

Mike Garrett of Southern California won the 1965 rushing title with 1 440 yards on 267 carries in 10 games. Jim Grabowski of Illinois finished second with 1 258 yards on 252 carries. Donny Anderson of Texas Tech led in total yardage with 2 107.

Mike Garrett Jim Grabowski New York Southern California Illinois Garrett NCAA Trojan Hardin - Simmons Frank Goode Ollie Matson San Francisco Grabowski Illini Brian Piccolo Wake Forest Donny Anderson Texas Tech

College Basketball Scores From Weekend Displays Across The Nation

Basketball scores list games across multiple regions with teams such as Wichita, Michigan, Iowa, Creighton, DePauw, Louisville, Kentucky, Illinois, Loyola Chicago, Ohio State, Butler, Xavier, Canisius, St. Louis, Pepperdine, North Dakota State, Wisconsin Milwaukee, Concordia Illinois, Carroll, Northland, Michigan Tech, Yankton, Southern Dakota, Moorhead, Concordia Minnesota, St Olaf, St. John’s Minnesota, Yale, Fordham, Seton Hall, LaSalle, Providence, Assumption, Syracuse, Cornell, Army, Worcester Tech, Columbia, Lehigh, Colgate, St. Lawrence, Rutgers, Delaware, Bucknell, Lafayette, South Carolina, Richmond, Florida, Florida State, West Virginia, VMI, Lamar Tech, McNeese, Eastern New Mexico, Western Texas, Washington State, Montana, Southern California, Hawaii.

Wichita Michigan Iowa Creighton DePau Louisville Kentucky Illinois Loyola Ill West. Ill Ohio State Butler Xavier Ohio Canisius St. Louis Pepperdine North Dakota State Wisconsin- Milwaukee Concordia Carroll Northland Michigan Tech Yankton Southern S. D Moorhead Minn St. Olaf St. John’s Yale Fordham Seton Hall LaSalle Providence Assumption Syracuse Cornell Army Worcester Tech Columbia Lehigh Colgate St. Lawrence Rutgers Delaware Bucknell Lafayette South N. Carolina Richmond Florida Florida State West Virginia VMI Southwest Lamar Tech McNeese Eastern N.M W. Texas Far West Wash

Packers Sign Ex-SMU Star Ray Schoenke

Ray Schoenke former SMU star in 1961 62 and ex Dallas Cowboys player signed with the Green Bay Packers for next season He was All Southwest Conference in 1961 62 and on the 1962 second All America team The Packers may use him as offensive guard or tackle during spring training

Dallas Tex Ray Schoenke Southern Methodist Dallas Cowboys Green Bay Packers Schoenke KRLD Dallas Insurance Company Cowboys Packers

Durand Beats Whitehall In Dual Wrestling Meet

Durand defeated Whitehall 27 to 21 as Wayne Knudtson 95 pounds Bill Nelson 180 and Dave Thomp son 265 heavyweight earned pins for Whitehall. Dale 145 and Mattson 165 won by decision for Durand.

Whitehall Wis Durand Wayne Knudtson Bill Nelson Dave Thompson Dale Mattson

RBC Basketball Classic Tonight At Rustic Inn and More

The RBC Basketball Classic schedule lists 7:00 p.m. Rustic Inn versus Andy's Pizza Palace, 8:00 p.m. Molzahn Construction against Pearl St. Merchants, and 9:00 p.m. Toby's Bar facing St. Francis Hospital.

Rustic Inn Andy’s Pizza Palace Molzahn Construction Pearl St. Merchants Toby’s Bar St. Francis Hospital

Rangers Ready for Huskies in Eau Claire Showdown

La Crosse Logan travels to Eau Claire North to face the Huskies in a Big Rivers Conference game. Ranger starters likely include Joe Maier and Bob Stevenson with notable scorers Ken Jensen and Woodruff, aiming to rebound after a close win and prior losses. North counters with guards Dave Thiel and Rick Post leading a balanced attack with Wayne Gutsch and Jim DeCremer contributing scoring.

la Crosse Logan Woodruff Ken Jensen Rivers Rudy Wuest Les Steven Huskies Eau Claire North North Menomonie Big Rivers Rice Lake Black River Falls Dave Thiel Rick Post Wayne Gutsch Jim DeCremer DeForest Wis

Adderley May Hold Key As Orrs Guard

Baltimore AP Herb Adderley could be the key to the Packers chances of beating the Colts and taking first in the NFL Western Conference. Adderley will cover Jimmy Orr while Gary Cuozzo faces pass pressure from a strong Green Bay defense led by a healthier offense with Jimmy Taylor. The Colts will be without Unitas and Shinnick, with Ordell Braase returning from a muscle pull and Bart Starr healthy after a finger injury.

Baltimore Herb Adderley Green Bay Packers Adderley Packers Jimmy Orr Colt Johnny Unitas Gary Cuozzo Orr Herb Green Bay Packer Jimmy Taylor Colts Unitas Don Shinnick Ordell Braase Bart Starr Minnesota Vikings

J. C. Caroline Recalled to Bears Active Duty

Chicago Bears coach George Halas announced that veteran defensive back J. C. Caroline is being called up from the taxi squad to the regular roster. It will be his tenth NFL season. Caroline starred at Illinois. Larry Glueck suffered a leg injury in Sunday's game against Baltimore and is on the reserve roster for the rest of the season.

Cuozzo John Glen Ridge N.J Loyola of Chicago Fran Tarkenton Minnesota Green Bay Unitas Gary Los Angeles Chicago J. C. Caroline George Halas Chicago Bears Caroline University of Illinois Larry Glueck

Conditioning And Platoons Worry Gagliardi

Coach John Gagliardi of St. John's worries about team conditioning before the NAIA championship bowl vs Linfield. Indoor drills were limited by two weeks of bad weather and Linfield runs two platoons while St. John's uses players on both offense and defense. The Johnnies, 10-0 and No. 1 NAIA, seek a second NAIA title in three years after beating Fairmont State and Prairie View en route to the final in Augusta.

Augusta John Gagliardi St. John’s Linfield Ore Gagliardi Minnesota Johnnies Collegeville Minn Fairmont State West Virginia Prairie View Tex Associated Press

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