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Newspaper

La Crosse Tribune

Location

La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Dec 13, 1952

Page

3

Aquinas Nips Chippewa Falls In Last Seconds

Aquinas High School upsets Chippewa Falls McDowell 93-52 after trailing most of the game. Gary Larkin drives a late layup with 20 seconds left for the Blu Golds, who improve to 4-3. Don Bruchmann leads Aquinas with 14 points. McDowell’s Tommy Larkin scores 14.

Chippewa Falls Wis la Crosse Aquinas High School McDowell Gary Larkin Aquinas Larkin Blugolds John Michuta Milwaukee St. John’s Prairie du Chien Cotter Eau Claire Regis St. Paul St. Thomas Rochester Lourdes Macks Chippewa Nets McDonell Don Bruchmann Bluegolds Bill Leonard Tommy Larkin Devine Marquie Hart Horne Tom Larkin Fredericks Schmidt Devines Leonard O Marquie Bruha Bruchmann Pattersong Franz Knotheg Awe G.larkin Bchuberty Notre Dame Michigan State Michigan Big Seven U. of Florida Tulane

Onalaska and Holmen Split Conference Night Showdowns

Onalaska beats Trempealeau 62 54 to stay undefeated in Coulee Conference as Enge 16 and Poss 15 lead. Holmen blasts Melrose 65 40 to stay tied for first. Quall nets 19 for Holmen while Gates 14 for Melrose.

Onalaska Wis Chuck Enge Bob Poss Coulee Trempealeau Enge Poss Jerry Randahl Mickey Lee Dick Andreesen Norm Whitlock Melrose Holmen Sherman Quall Dick Gates Bangor Mindoro

Indianapolis Outguns Milwaukee 63 to 49

Associated Press report notes Indianapolis defeated Milwaukee 63 49. Saturday’s schedule lists Philadelphia at Boston and New York at Rochester.

Associated Press Indianapolis Milwaukee Philadelphia Boston New York Rochester

Boxing Results: Saxton and Lucciano Score Wins

Johnny Saxton from Brooklyn knocked out Raul Perez of Matanzas after 1. Sonny Lucciano of Paterson outpointed Antonio Alvarez of Barcelona over 10 rounds in West Palm Beach Florida.

New York Johnny Saxton Brooklyn Raul Perez Matanzas Cuba West Palm Beach Fla Sonny Luciano Paterson N.J Antonio Alvarez Barcelona Spain

Luther College Norsemen Triumph 69-65 Over Central

Luther College led by Dick Hefte and Kent Finanger beat Central College of Southern Iowa 69-65 in Decorah. Hefte scored 16 and Finanger 15 as Luther pulled away in the fourth quarter after a tight first three periods. Central topscorer Bob Grahm had 20 points, Arnie Ver Hoef added 17. Luther improves to 6-2 this season and heads to a Monday matchup with St. Olaf College.

Decorah Iowa Luther College Dick Hefte Kent Finnanger Central College of Southern Iowa Hefte Finanger Norsemen Bob Grahm Central Arnie Ver Hoef Luther

Seventh Cigar Bowl Contest Tonight Duel of Tampa Passes

TAMPA Fla The seventh annual Cigar Bowl features Tampa passing led by Bill Minehan against Lenoir Rhyne running with Little All American Steve Trudaal and the Robinson twins Gene and Jerry at the halves. Proceeds aid Shrine Crippled Children hospitals.

Tampa Fla Lenoir Rhyen Bill Minehan Lenoir

Curlers Hold Open House in La Crosse Club Event

La Crosse Curling Club invites the public to two day open house with visiting rinks from St Paul Centerville and Galesville. 7:30 p m starts Saturday matches on artificial ice and Sunday afternoon features more games with local and visiting skips offering free instruction.

la Crosse Ford Lipovitz Roy Whitlock Dr. E. J. Wollschlaeger Bud Holley Frank Grover Jack Williams Bud Chapman H. Dahl Bernie Dechine Guy Sagen Pete Isenmann B Krueger

McMahon Leads in 5 Way Race in All Star Bowling Meet

Defending champion Junie McMahon keeps top position at halfway in Chicago as 16 men and 16 women advance in the National All Star Bowling Tournament. Marian Ladewig of Grand Rapids leads the women with strong 78.12 Petersen points and a large pin cushion edge over Sylvia Wene and others as the nine day event heads toward Sunday.

Chicago Junie McMahon Marian Ladewig Grand Rapids Mich McMahon Ed Brosius Joe Wilman Berwyn Ill Don Carter Ed Lubanski Detroit Fairlawn N. J Kegler Lou Sielaff Petersen Brosius Wilman Carter Willman Lubanski Ladewig Sylvia Wene Philadelphia

Strategy Backfires For Hawks In Pro Contest

In Indianapolis the Milwaukee Hawks lost to the Olympians 63 to 49 as their deliberate slowdown failed. The Olympians led 21 to 16 at halftime and pulled away in the second half by shooting 16 of 36, while Milwaukee made 11 of 38 attempts.

Indianapolis Milwaukee Hawks Indianapolis Olympians Hawks Olympians Milwaukee

Vikes Take Sole Lead With 65 63 Win Over Coe

Lawrence seized undisputed first in the Midwest Conference by edging Coe 65 63 on Friday night. Carleton, the defending champion, fell to Monmouth 74 70, leaving the Carls tied for the top with the Vikings.

Lawrence Coe Carleton Monmouth Carls Vikes

Wisconsin high school scores rack up across divisions

A large slate of Wisconsin high school results shows wide margins and overtime games. Notable with overtime are Briilion at Kohler and Elmwood at Boyceville, while several teams like Superior Cathedral and Tomahawk posted solid wins.

Redskins Beat Bears 14 6 to Win NFL Title, End Bears Streak

Ten years ago the Washington Redskins defeated Chicago 14 to 6 to capture the NFL championship and snap the Bears 24 game winning streak. Twenty years ago John A Heydler was re elected to a four year term as National League president.

Washington Redskins Chicago Bears John A. Heydler National League

College Basketball Scores From East to West Across the Nation

The Associated Press roundup lists multiple college games with wide results from East LaSalle 111 over West Chester 60 to Western teams like Denver 84 over Colorado College 58. Notable margins include Iowa Wesleyan 80 over Culver-Stockton 177 and Kent State 72 beating Cincinnati 66 as the season progresses.

East LaSalle West Chester Penn State Alfred CCNY MIT South South Carolina Georgia Tech Alabama Birmingham Southern George Washington WMI Midwest Huron Greenville Ill Carthage William Penn South Dakota State Westmar Moorhead Minn Ellendale South Dakota Univ Buena Vista Dickinson N.D Rocky Mountain Cornell Ripon Lawrence Coe Luther Central Ta Beloit Carroll Wis Superior State Michigan Tech Kansas Wesleyan Northwestern Okla Maryville St. Benedict's Eas State Normal Western Ill Eastern Ill Central Michigan Rockhurst College Emporia Southern Idaho State Brigham Young San Francisco Denver Colorado College

Beloit selects 1953 football co-captains

Beloit College announces the election of three co-captains for the 1953 football season. Jerry Fox of Kenosha Lou Newston of Oakwood Illinois and another Beloit player were chosen Friday to lead the team.

Beloit Jerry Fox Kenosha Lou Newston Oakwood

Packers End 1952 Season Against 49ers in San Francisco

Green Bay and San Francisco meet in the season finale with standings on the line. Frankie Albert and Johnny Strzykalski retirements highlight a game expected to feature a strong air attack led by Tobin Rote Babe Parilli and Bill Howton. Gordon Soltau sidelined for the year, Hugh McElhenny shines for the 49ers, and Tony Canadeo also announces his retirement.

San Francisco Green Bay Packers San Francisco 49Ers 49Ers Frankie Albert Johnny Strzykalski Packers Green Bay Tobin ‘Rote Vito Babe) Paril‘li Bill Howton Gordon Soltau Pittsburgh Hugh McElhenny Ball Sam Cathcart Soltau Albert and Strzykalski

Changes in college recruiting and scholarships take hold

National groups and educators push for reform in athlete recruitment and aid. A survey of 163 sports writers shows a majority see some changes, though many remain cautious. Some programs curb grants while emphasizing academics and selective recruiting.

Hugh Fullerton, Jr New York National Collegiate AA American Council On Education Associated Press

Rangers Edge Menomonie In Narrow 51 45 Victory

In Menomonie Wisconsin La Crosse Logan fell 51 45 as Menomonie used a late rally to pull away. Stocklen led for Menomonie with 19 before injury in the second quarter, while Kamish and Moessner contributed double digit totals for the winners. Logan, paced by Wolden with 11 and Martin with late baskets, drops to 3 2 on the season and opens a city series with Aquinas next Friday.

Menomonie Wis la Crosse Logan Logan Rube Gooderum Russ Wolden Doug Martin Wolden Martin Bruce Stocklen Keith Moessner Dave Kamish Sparta Tomah Winona Cotter Winona High School Rangers Indians Rod Martin Jack Wartinbee Stocklen Moessner Kameish Bursden la Crosse Russ Walden Klamish Ron Tains Aquinas Kraft Abraham Kamish Owartinbeeo Votsburger Barton Marting Breitzman Boehlke Moessnerg Gooderumg Brewer i Lammerg Quarters Menomonie SL Logan

Beloit Stifles Carroll Rally for 99 83 Win

Beloit remains unbeaten after a 99 83 victory over Carroll as Beloit erased a 50 49 deficit in the third quarter with a 21 9 run. Don Oncken scored 24 for Carroll while Ray Whitlow added 20 for Beloit in a decisive conference win.

Beloit Carroll Bucs Don Oncken Ray Whitlow

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