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Newspaper

La Crosse Tribune

Location

La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Dec 13, 1948

Page

12

Salem Welcomes Israelite House of David Quint Match

West Salem hosts the world famous Israelite House of David basketball team in a cage tilt led by George Anderson. The Davids feature Doyle Cofer, Bob Wegner, Nick Bloom, and Freeman Newburg among others, riding an 18 game win streak. West Salem has five wins in six Tri County starts. An intermission wire-walk act by Kirk Richards is billed on the same card.

West Salem Wis Specelal House of David Davids George Anderson Bob Hallisey Doyle Cofer Indiana State Bob Wegner Nick Bloom Bob Tarrant Mike Stankowitz Jack Walter Legionnaires Freeman Newburg Don Miller Lawrence Semlar Bob Leicht Don Diekroeger Tri-County Casey's Terp's City Recreation League Kirk Richards British Colombia

Rowley's Triumph Over La Crosse Vending on Logan Court

Row Cres fire led Rowley's to a 45 down exhibition win over La Crosse Vending on Logan high hardwoods. Schultz and Davis each scored 11 points to pace Rowley's. Bendel added eight and Jim Scheel scored seven for Vending.

Logan High Larosse Vending Company Schultz Davis Bendel Jim Scheel

Tripleheader Set At Cashton Tuesday

CASHTON Wisconsin Special A Kibasaar basketball at traction is scheduled at the Community hall Tuesday night. In the first tilt at 7 o clock Kendall and Cashton high school B squads will meet. At 8 o clock CHS Eagles play their first Monroe Vernon conference contest meeting Kendall. The final game matches AFL La Crosse against Cashion Warriors starting at 9.

Cashton Wis Kendall and Cashton High School CHS Eagles Monroe-Vernon Kendall la Crosse Cashion Warriors

West Salem Edges Onalaska in Tri County Thriller

West Salem won 37 to 35 over Onalaska in a tight Tri County matchup. Freeman Newburg scored 15 points including a key baskets from near the basket to spark the comeback, with Moxie Semler adding 10 as Onalaska faltered late. Furhman led Onalaska with 13 points.

West Salem Wis Freeman Newburg Onalaska Steve Furhman Newbury Moxie Semler Furhman

Cashton Grabs 60 36 Victory Over Sparta

Cashton Warriors defeated Sparta Eagles 60 to 36 on Sunday afternoon in Wis. Cashton led 18 8 after one quarter 32 14 at halftime and 40 25 after three periods. Cashton made 12 of 18 free throws while Sparta hit 3 of 8. R Heserved and Arlin LaBansk led Sparta with nine points each. Cashton’s R Hundt and R fais scored 17 apiece.

Sparta Wis Cashton Warriors Rta Eagles Cashton Eagles Cashton R. Hundt R. Fais

Marquette Gets Rest Before Wisconsin Tilt

Marquette University basketball, upset 65-61 by Purdue, will rest ahead of the New Year’s Eve rematch with Wisconsin at Madison. The Hilltoppers play San Diego State next, then focus on revenge from the overtime loss to Wisconsin.

Milwaukee Marquette University Purdue Wisconsin Hilltoppers San Diego Calif State Marquette Madison

Spika and Skemp Lead Blugolds Victory Over Cottermblers

Spika scored 17 points to lift La Crosse Aquinas to a 49 46 win over Cotter at Winona Sunday afternoon. Skemp sparked a fast start and the Blugolds battled from behind to secure their fourth win of the season while Spika moved into second in city scoring with 56 points in five games.

Winona Minn la Crosse Aquinas Danny Spika Cottermblers Blugolds Spika la Crosse Logan Merlin Nehring Skemp Invaders Jack Collins Frank Schiffer Jim Shrake Aliszewski Rambler Aquinas Cotser Jasvewskie Goore Cotter

Eagles Visit Gopher Court In Clash For Fifth Win

The Michutamen team travels to Roch tonight to try for a fifth win as they face the La Crosse Eagles on the Gopher court. Tip-off is at 8:00 p.m. The Eagles bring a 4-1 record and are poised to challenge the Blugold lineup with no changes to the lineup expected.

Roch Lourdes Michutamen

Cotter edges Aquinas in tight road game battle

In a seesaw matchup Cotter and Aquinas traded leads into the fourth quarter. Skemp led Cotter with 10 points while Spika paced the visitors with strong scoring and Shrake added 17. Cotter held late to win 46 35 as Aquinas fought to the final buzzer.

Reverend Markie tops Ramblers fans in New Haven games

Rev Deimar Markie of Bridgeport has attended every New Haven Ramblers home game for two decades, traveling 25 miles to support his team in the American Hockey League.

New Haven Conn New Haven Ramblers Deimar Markie Bridgeport

Field Open As Badgers Seek Stuhldreher Replacement

Madison reports the field for a new Wisconsin football coach is open after Harry Stuhldreher resigned as both coach and athletic director. He will continue as AD with a $12 000 salary while the university seeks a successor for the 1949 drills.

Stuhldreher Madison Wis University of Wisconsin Harry Stuhldreher University Board of Regents Chicago Notre Dame Villanova

Upset-filled 1948-49 College Basketball Season

The 1948-49 season is full of upsets as five of last season’s 10 major conference champions have lost. Kentucky and St. Louis show strong form while others like Baylor North Carolina State Kansas State BYU and California have dropped games. Kentucky faces Arkansas Holy Cross and a New York trip including a game with St Johns.

New York Baylor Phillips Oilers Oklahoma A Missouri Valley Arkansas St. Joseph's Philadelphia North Carolina State South Atlantic Kansas State Brigham Young California Kentucky Indiana Central de Paul Tulsa St. Louis University Billikins Bills St. Louis New Orleans Holy Cross Tulane Wildcats Boston Su Johns Brooklyn

Syracuse Nationals Rally To 77 65 Win Over Redskins

Syracuse beat Sheboygan 77 to 65 at home in a National Basketball League game. Milo Todorovich led scoring with 23 points, while Dolf Schayes added 15 as Syracuse extended its home winning streak to eight and improved to 12 wins against three losses.

Syracuse N. Y Syracuse Nationals Sheboygan Milo Todorovich Nats Dolf Schayes New York University

Galesville defeats Osseo 58 44 in Trempealeau league

Galesville takes undisputed lead in Trempealeau county basketball by beating Osseo Bay 58 to 44. Sinda Mark Anderson scores 17 and Gerald Sylvester 13 for Galesville while Instifford leads Osseo with 18. G Alf adds 15 for Osseo.

Galesville Wis Trempealeau County Osseo Bay Sinda Mark Anderson Gerald Sylvester Instifford G. Alf

Packers Sign Center Ralph Olsen to Packers

Green Bay coach Curly Lambeau announced the signing of Ralph Olsen a Utah center and said he discussed a contract with Stan Heath of Nevada in Reno over the weekend Heath a former Wisconsin player expected to sign after January 1 Olsen 225 pounds six four was drafted by Green Bay in 1946 and named to the USC all opponent team

Green Bay Wis Curly Lambeau Ralph Olsen University of Utah Reno Stan Heath University of Nevada Lambeau Heath Milwaukee University of Wisconsin Ames Villanova Olson Packers USC

Six Big Nine Tilts Spark Week of Conference Basketball

Six Western conference teams remain unbeaten in non conference play as Iowa and Indiana lead the Big Nine with three wins each. Indiana hosts Kansas State while Iowa faces Michigan State and Michigan, Purdue and Wisconsin meet Notre Dame, Oklahoma visits Illinois, and a Chicago doubleheader showcases Northwestern, Minnesota, De Paul, Bradley and Temple.

Town Michigan Minnesota Ohie State Wisconsin Illinois Northwestern Drake Indiana Pittsburgh Ithaca College Iowa Oklahoma Notre Dame Kansas Purdor Kansas State Nebraska Purdue Colorado U. Loyola Chicago Bowling Green Michigan State Fagley de Paul Ohio State Penn Ilinois Loyola Toledo Bradley Temple Wsas Big Nine Badgers Loyola of Chicago Illini Wildcats Innesota

Local Bar Team Seeks Exhibition Games

Commercial Bar basketball club in the city recreation senior league seeks a series of exhibition tilts with area teams. Interested clubs should contact Rank Griffin by calling 3476 M.

Commercial Bar City Recreation Erea Jets Rank Griffin

Justice Grabs Punt Honors Leads Nation

North Carolina halfback Charlie Justice topped national punting averages with a 44 yard punt, setting a team record as well. He accounted for most of UNC 64 punts, aiding a team net of 39.4 yards per punt, with Indiana and Michigan close behind in net averages.

New York Charlie Justice North Carolina National Collegiate Athletic Bureau Justice Justine Bureau Waterfield UCLA Leslie Palmer Hall Haynes Santa Clara Dwight Eddleman Illinois Palmer North Carolina State Duke Louisiana State Texas Aggies Furman Tulsa Syracuse Ohio University Tarheels William & Mary Indiana Michigan

Camp Douglas Preps Award Football Letters

Thirteen Camp Douglas high school athletes received football letters for six man play. The team finished the season three wins and two defeats. Merritt Hodges and Elmer Grimshaw were elected honorary co-captains among four seniors, four juniors, three sophomores, and two freshmen.

Camp Douglas Wis Camp Douglas High School Merritt Hodges Elmer Grimshaw Charles Butler Dick Singleton Dick Anderson Frank Buck Jim

Townsend B. Martin Returns to Hialeah Track Racing

Townsend B. Martin resumes racing this winter at Hialeah after a long absence. He won the 1937 Flamingo with Court Scandal, the day after purchasing the colt.

Townsend B. Martin Hialeah Martin

Lions Club Wrestling Show Tonight At Avalon Ballroom

Six major professional wrestlers perform at the Avalon Ballroom in a Lions Club benefit show. Main bout features Abe Kashey vs Joe Pazandak in a one fall hour contest with other matches including Lou Sjoberg vs Jack Guy and Dr Len Hall vs Gino Vagnone. Tickets at the door.

Lions Club Avalon Ballroom la Crosse Abe Kashey Jack Guy Sparta Black River Falls Lou Sjoberg Duluth Mina Sjoberg Len Hall California Gino Vagnone Hall Vagnone Kashey Joe Pazandak Minneapolis Pazandak Mat

Houston Keeps H-F Lead In Rough Houston-Fillmore Play

Houston stayed atop the Houston-Fillmore county league by defeating Mabel 60-41 on Sunday. W Benson led with 13 points. Kerrigan and Summers added 11 each as Houston extended its winning streak to four. Lind scored 14 for Mabel, with Rolfshus adding 10.

Houston, Minn Houston Mabel W. Benson Kerrigan and Summers Lind Rolfshus Caledonia Minn Peterson Houston-Fillmore County Schrader Longueville W. Alberst Rollins Malmin Lee

Badgers Face Notre Dame After Slow Start

Wisconsin travels to South Bend to meet Notre Dame after a 40-37 loss to Loyola. Notre Dame beat Northwestern 55-44 on Saturday. Wisconsin led 31-28 with 7:30 left before Loyola surged ahead to a 40-31 margin.

Madison Wis University of Wisconsin Notre Dame South Bend Loyola Northwestern Badger Wisconsin

Camp Douglas Tops Necedah in Juneau County Cage Action

Camp Douglas defeated Necedah 44 to 33 as Bud Whereatt sparked a second half rally to secure the win. Whereatt scored 23 for Camp Douglas while Necedah’s Meerer led with 11 points.

Camp Douglas Wis Bud Whereatt Necedah City Juneau County Necedah Whereatt Meer Ncedah

Heineman Switches to Calvert Reserve Firm

Irving S. Heineman Jr., a manufacturer's representative and son of 308 South Canon Drive Beverly Hills, is switching to Calvert Reserve. Details indicate a career move within the California business community.

Calvert Reserve Beverly Hills Calif Irving S. Heineman, Jr South Canon Drive

Calvert Reserve Whisky Blend 86.8 Proof Spurned

Calvert Distillers Corp announces Calvert Reserve blended whiskey with 86.8 proof and 65 percent grain neutral spirit content. The notice lists product details and brand alignment with New Cit over the blend's formulation.

Calvert Reserve Calvert Distillers Corp New Cit

Trane Crew Defeats 123 Club 35-23 In Exhibition Tilt

Trane Company's basketball team beat the 123 Club quin tet 35-23 on the Longfellow gym floor Sunday afternoon. Al Menke formerly Purdue captain led the winners with 13 points from center. Von Allman topped the losers with six.

Trane Company Longfellow al Menke Purdue University von Allman

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