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La Crosse Tribune

Location

La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Dec 12, 1947

Page

13

Baseball Heads See Expansion Sees Major League Growth

The Pacific Coast League delegation learned major leagues rejected unconditional status and a higher draft. Walter Mullery said expansion is virtually certain in our lifetime. Clarence Rowland vowed continued pursuit while talks on a 10 club plan lingered. Yankees acquired Allie Clark for Red Embree. Phils sent Tommy Hughes to Cincinnati for Bert Haas and a future player.

New York Walter Mullery A. B. Chandler Clarence Rowland PCL National League American League Chandler New York Yankees Allie Clark Cleveland Indians Charles Red) Embree Philadelphia Phils Tommy Hughes Cincinnati Bert Haas

College Basketball Scores Roundup from 1946 Action

AP summary of early college basketball results including Vesperesso 61 tied New York Univ 65, Arkansas 62 over Oxsboms Aggies 52 and Long Island 37. Georgetown 1 52 Clemeon 52, Western Maryland 58, William & Mary 36, Moorbes¢ Minn 63 Wahpeton, Wesleyan 73 Prairie du Chien, and other 1946 beating results across multiple small colleges and campuses.

New York Univ Arkansas Oxsboms Aggies Long Island Georgetown Univ. i. Ae Georgie Clemeon Western Maryland Bampéen-Syaney William & Mary Minwwest Miéiané Dane Ot. Josephs Ind Wabash Quincr S Tllinois Galesburg Anderson Olive Minn Wahpeton Science

Injured Eagles Face Packers in Must-Win Clash

Philadelphia Eagles struggle with a shortened backfield as four of seven starters remain fit for Sundays clash with the Green Bay Packers in a must win to reach a share of the Eastern division lead. Injuries rule out Steinke Doss and Mackriddes with Pritchard returning in limited duty. Green Bay in top shape except end Goodnight, aiming to halt Van Buren from a new ground gain mark.

Philadelphia Philadelphia Eagles Green Bay Packers Earle Greasy) Neale Steve van Buren Ernie Steele Russell Craft Pat McHugh Eagles Pittsburgh Steelers Bosh Pritchard Chicago Cardinals Neale Virginia Military Institute Gil Steinke Noble Doss Bill Mackrdides Dick Humbert Jack Ferrante Packers Clyde Goodnight van Buren Chicago Bears Beattie Feathers

West Salem Defeats Viroqua in Tri County Tilt

West Salem held off Viroqua 52 to 37 in a Tri County league game. Freeman Newburg scored 18 and Bob Schroeder 12 in a late surge as Clements Mel Hanson and A Hanson led the visitors with eight points each.

West Salem Wis Viroqua Freeman Newburg Bob Schroeder Clements Mel Hanson A. Hanson

Orange Crush to Clash with Blair City Five Tonight

The Orange Crush basketball team travels to Blair this evening for a city league game at eight o clock. The matchup features local rivals with both teams seeking a win on the road. Blair hosts the contest aiming to defend home court and boost league standings.

Orange Crush Blair

Six NFL All Pro selections and AAFC five posts listed

The historical All Pro roster includes six NFL players named to the first team with AAFC five posts. Highlights show stars like Dick Huffman Otto Graham Sid Luckman and Steve Van Buren among others with positions across ends guards centers and backs. The list also notes second and honorable mentions with multiple teams including the Bears Browns Yankees Cardinals and Rams.

NFL Mt. Wt Mac Speedie Browns al Wistert Eagies Riley Matheson Rams Clyde Turner Bears Bruno Banducci Tigers Dick Huffman Bruce Alford Yankees Sid Luckman Otto Graham Steve van Buren Fagies Urban Sanders Ken Kavanaugh Chicago Bears John Woudenberg San Francisco Garrard Rameey Chicago Bob Nelson L. A. Dons Dick Barnegan N. Y. Yankees Martin Ruby Brooklyn Mal Kutner Marion Motley Cleveland Dante Lavelli Lamar Davis Baltimore Alyn Beals Don Currivan Poston Pete Pihos Philadelphia Val Jansante Pittsburgh Lou Rymkus Fred Davis Frank Kinard Chester Bulger Chicago Cards Quards John Radaczewski Boston Ray Bray Bill Neal Green Bay Bill Radovich L. A Dons Frank Tex Rosten Paul Governall N. Y

Caseys Farleys Triumph and Terps Upset S H Crew

Caseys and Farleys remain undefeated in the city league after Thursday wins. Terps erased S and H with a late rally. In Longfellow AFL, Rollers, La Crosse Laundry and Modern Laundry pace the National circuit. Farleys 39 7-Up 21. Caseys 47 Cargills 29. Hubbard Rhode led Caseys with 14 points.

Caseys Farleys Terps S&h Crew American Basketball League Longfellow Rollers AFL la Crosse Laundry Modern Laundry Rollers Logan Pregent Nets Anderson Farley Mittness Cargills Hub Rhode Casey Outfit Miller National League Laundry Orange Crush Ness Lehmitz Krismer Boschert O. Jacobson Grabhorn McKengie Rochert Schroder Johnson Bednarg Tanke Park Treangen Brady Orange Lax Laundry Allis-Chalmers Hogue A.lowell Dowell Black A. Cun Gham Malin Wagner Solberg Johnston i Schliefer Carlsson Lotus Scheel R.lowelle Sciborsk Severson Bloderman Hail Foundry Focus Fett Ingham Skenadore Piium Hinterberg Bergwall Knispel Martin Nichols Golzg McCulloch Hadley Schultz Behults Squier J. Blank Thorsen i Klar Perries Pappas James Thratikilig Monsoorg Phelps Larson Lampman Caves Wilberg van Vegheltf Parieys Bach Schroeder Penney S&h Rohde DeMerit Cargilis Pingele Nystrom Websters Thompson Grants Nelson Berg Sullivans Powers Bosanny Army-Navy Evans Whaley

Terps Rally to Defeat S and H in Tight League Clash

In a strong late surge the Terps basketball team overcame S and H 36 to 34 to snap their unbeaten run. Schultz contributed 11 points as S and H led 17 12 at halftime while Squier also posted 11 for the losers.

Cargills Terps Schultz Squier la Crosse Laundry Allis Chalmers Longfellow Scheel Cunningham Jim Sciborski Dowell Hogue Jerry Bendel Chalmer Ve Modern Laundry Orange Crush

All-Pro Football Team Picks Highlight 1947 Leaders

The Associated Press selects six National League and five All-America Conference players for its 1947 All-Pro squad. Backfield features Sid Luckman Otto Graham Steve Van Buren and Urban Sanders. Center Bulldog Turner and guard Banducci anchor a strong line as Sanders shines as the conference’s MVP.

New York Associated Press Sid Luckman Chicago Bears Otto Graham Cleveland Browns Steve van Buren Philadelphia Eagles Urban (Speck) Sanders New York Yankees Browns Yankees Mac Speedie Bruce Alford Bruno Banducci San Francisco al Wistert Dick Huffman Los Angeles Rams Riley Matheson Clyde Bulldog) Turner Wistert Banducci Matheson Sanders Turner van Buren Speedie Mark Sanders Buffalo

Bangor Bowling Ladies Link Food Market Scores

Bangor bowling scores list includes Parmners Food Market 695 728 685 and Storandt's Bakery 571 657 630 with contact 2108. Other teams include Salem Theater 676 641 686 Quonsets 596 562 547 and Curran Elevator 618 680 606. League players: C Steigerwald Weinke Roberts Schroeder Drecktrak Small Morley Evenson Morris Benrud.

Bangor Bowling Ladies’ and Allege Parmners ‘Pood Storandt’s Bakery Salem Theater W. S. Warmers Store Mi-Lady Beauty Shop Wegner's Garage M. Small R. Morley H. Evenson Morris K. Benrud

National 700 Singles and Doubles Sweeper Results Listed

Local headquarters announced final results for the National 700 singles and doubles sweeper. A Garibaldi of Stockton led American Division with 701, Vincent Hayes of Fresno topped National division with 677, Art Turner of Long Beach won Grandaddy singles at 646, Herm Teabo and N Yahwah of Auburn took American doubles 1251, Ed Evers and Charles Glavisnky won National division 1176, Chet Baker and Guy Fisler of Seattle won Grandaddy doubles 1103.

A. Garibaldi Stockton Calif Vincent Hayes Fresno Art Turner Long Beach Herm Teabo N. Yahwah Auburn N. Y Ed Evers Charles Glavinsky Chet Baker Guy Fisler Seattle Wash

Injury Forces Shaping Of Monday Avalon Mat Show

Promoters reshuffle the Monday wrestling card after George Temple injures in Minneapolis. Killer Kashey moves to main event against George Gordienko while Bill Kuusisto fills in for Temple against Dirty Dick Raines. opening bout stars Andy Moen and Otto Kuss. Jacob Hyer noted as America’s first ring champion of 1816.

George Temple The Avalon Minneapolis Shirley Temple Temple King Kong Abe Kashey Kashey Killer Kashey Kansas City George Gordienko Winnipeg Gordienko Bill Kuusisto Dirty Dick Raines Army Raines Frank Taylor Taylor Andy Moen Otto Kuss Australia Moon Kuss Wally Karbo Raines-Kuusisto Mr. Raines Jacob Hyer America

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