Three Old-Timer League Teams Remain Unbeaten
In a three way deadlock for first place the YMCA Old-timers league saw Hoeschler Drugs Northern Engraving and Northern States Power undefeated after round two. Northern Engraving beat Eagles 35 32 with W Hansen 18 and Wolhoefer nine, while Dutch Ott led Eagles with 21. Hoeschler Drugs defeated Eagles No 2 56 38 with Streck 16 Beggs 11. Northern States Power beat Allis Chalmers 32 17 with Jerryne contributing 14 and Walton five for the losers.
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City Battle Opens Race Between Aquinas and Logan
Two high school games highlight the evening as Aquinas meets Logan in the intra city clash on the Blugold floor while Central faces Eau Claire at Hixon. Logan seeks a 5th straight win and Aquinas aims to rebound after 3 wins in 4.
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Pro Basketball Scores and Miscellany From Town Ledger
A garbled wire service recap notes Washington beating Baltimore 69 in overtime and Philadelphia losing to Baltimore. Mentions Philadelphia at times and Chicago, Minneapolis, Indianapolis appear in scattered, unclear lines amid a long, disjointed boxing and basketball fragment.
Seode SS 6S Den Popular Winter Sport Growing
Norwegians and forefathers helped create a winter pastime gaining traction. Skiing, like tennis or golf, requires practice to reach proficiency and enjoyment.
Blair strengthens hold with 73 22 win over Merrillian
Blair high school's Carl Herried scored 31 points to lead a 73 to 22 Trempealeau Valley victory over Merrillian. Strand 18 points and Slette 11 followed Herried as Blair built a 57-16 lead by late third period with Keaney seven and Waller nine for Merrillian. Alma Center edges Taylor 45 29 to take second place in the Trempealeau Valley standings. Elve Olson scored 16 for Alma Center, Don Bochardt and Tom Neal eight each for Taylor/Losses.
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Holiday Sweeper Set In Black River Falls Arena
Black River Falls will host a holiday Sweeper December 20 to January 4 sponsored by Joseph W. Widuch Jr of Widuch Bowing Alleys. Daily shifts run 7, 8, 9 and 10 pm except weekends and holidays when bowling runs hourly from 1 to 10 pm. Entry is 3 dollars with one prize per four entries. Reserve early, out of town bowlers welcome, averages attested. New York boxing rule history note appears as background.
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Joseph W. Widuch
Widuch
Black River
Corbett Becomes First Queensberry Heavyweight Champion in 1892
James J. Corbett defeats John L Sullivan over 21 rounds in New Orleans in September 1892 to win the first heavyweight title under Marquis of Queensberry rules.
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John L. Suliven
New Orleans
Teachers College Cage Crew Faces River Falls Falcons
La Crosse Indians led by Floyd Gautsch host River Falls Falcons in an 8 o'clock clash on TC hardwoods. River Falls star Nat DeLong anchors a sharp offense while Jim Bodoh is remembered in a pre game memorial service at 7 30. A 6 30 B squad tilt precedes.
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Leon Groupman
New London
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Amateur Boxing Show Returns To Avalon Hall December
Amateur boxing resumes at the Avalon ballroom with the second Jaycee card on Tuesday night. Local fighters prepare for the Golden Gloves district tournament in La Crosse January. New and returning boxers will appear. opening bout features Jo Pretasky versus Dick Bruerth of La Crosse.
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la Crosse
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Dick Brewer
Local boxing cards set for season opener talents
Richard Dent last year’s district bantam king returns to face Stan Kundert of Zum bro Falls in a season debut. Jerry Stankey and Jack Dayton meet in a middleweight bout while Bob Duncanson faces Joe Kartz in light heavyweight action. John Pintz and Bob Waner are slated for a heavyweight clash with tickets on sale at area stores.
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Zumbro Falls
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Wittenberg’s
Louis says June Walcott rematch will be his last
New York report states heavyweight champion Joe Louis plans to retire after his June return match with Jersey Joe Walcott regardless of result. He expects to be in better shape next time and notes he was very weak in last week's disputed split decision.
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Joe Louis
Jersey
Joe Walcott
Walcott
Bronx
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Rangers Seek First Playoff Berth With Canadiens Win
The New York Rangers beat the Montreal Canadiens 4-2 to pull into a fourth place tie with Montreal, moving toward a first playoff berth in six seasons. The Rangers held a 4-4 tie in their other meeting earlier in the week.
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Montreal Canadiens
Frank Boucher
Rangers
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Stag tickets go on sale for town event at Aqui nas HS
Tickets for the Junior Chamber of Commerce football stag next Wednesday at Aqui nas High School are on sale. Ticket HQs are Bodega S and H and Wittenberg's. Anticipated strong turnout with UW Wisconsin assistant coach Russ Rippe as the main speaker.
Milward Opens With 68 In Miami Open Golf
Jimmy Milward formerly of Madison Wisconsin and now based in Three Lakes Wisconsin shot 33 and 35 for a 68 in the opening round of the Miami open. Fred Haas Jr of New Orleans led the field with 65.
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Wisconsin Quintet Battles Pittsburgh Tonight
Wisconsin’s Big Nine champions meet Pittsburgh in a non conference test as part of an eight game weekend program. Notre Dame Northwestern and De Paul Oklahoma highlight the Chicago Stadium doubleheaders.
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Steelers Seek Stand By Pay
Pittsburgh players and management formed a two man committee to press for stand by pay while NFL playoff status remains undecided. Spokesman Chuck Cherundolo, veteran center, stressed the move has no ultimatum or walkout tied to it.
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Pittsburgh Steeler
Chuck Cherundolo
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