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Newspaper

La Crosse Tribune

Location

La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Dec 13, 1955

Page

13

Aquinas Logan Set For Thursday Showdown In La Crosse

La Crosse State College, 6 0, hosts Great Lakes in a non conference clash at 8 p.m. in the campus gym. Don Peth leads La Crosse with 135 points in six games while Great Lakes features Frank Ehmann and Bill Ellis among tall scorers.

la Crosse State College Great Lakes la Crosse State Gymnasium la Crosse Mississippi River Winona Bill Ellis Sailors Ehmann Lee ‘Woods Chuck Rogers Jim ‘Washington Nick Manuch Joe Counts Jack Steiger John Chapleau Crane Jr. College Navy Pier Ft. Sheridan St. Kanhetes

Badgers Fall to SMU 75 62 in Madison

Wisconsin and Southern Methodist met at Madison as the Badgers trailed after a 35-33 halftime, with Jim Krebs scoring 23 points and Joel Krog 18 as SMU pulled away after intermission to hand Wisconsin a 75-62 defeat.

Madison Wisconsin Southern Methodist Badgers Notre Dame Krebs SMU Stiles Water S Jim Krebs Joel Krog Rizow Ron Morris Krog Borland Dick Miller Martins Curt Mueller

Northwestern and Eagles Fire Coaches in Shakeup

Northwestern University and the Philadelphia Eagles dismissed head coaches and several assistants after a season of poor results. Lou Saban at Northwestern and Jim Trimble with three aides were fired. Kenneth Mollenkopf was promoted to head coach at Purdue. Stu Holcomb named to Northwestern athletic director, while Jim Tatum and others were linked to potential moves.

Northwestern University Philadelphia Eagles Northwestern Lou Saban Pro Eagles Jim Trimble Kenneth Jack) Mollenkopf Purdue Maryland Jim Tatum College Park Tatum Trimble North Carolina George Barclay Stu Holcomb Purdue University Saban Bud Svendsen Nathan Johnson George Steinbrenner al Pesek Kenneth Mollenkopf Frederick L. Hovde Mollenkopf Indiana Stu Holcombe Unifax Holcomb Illinois Dal Ward University of Colorado Ara Parseghian Miami Ohio Bowling Green Philadelphia Eagles

College Basketball Scores Roundup From Across The Nation

A compilation of college basketball results featuring Ohio State defeating Oklahoma 89 to 68, SMU over Wisconsin 75 to 62, and St. Louis routing Indiana 86 to 15. Other highlights include Texas Western 58 over Creighton 57 and New York University 95 over Kings Point by margins reflecting a busy day across conferences.

Midwest Ohio State Oklahoma Southern Methodist Wisconsin St. Louis Indiana Wichita Nebraska Drake Kansas State Texas Western Creighton Omaha University South Dakota Central Michigan Ferris Institute Capital Ohio Wesleyan Wayne

Saddler Stops Gallardo in Rough Non-Title Bout

Featherweight champion Sandy Saddler stopped challenger Dave Gallardo in a rough non-title fight in San Francisco. Gallardo failed to answer the bell for the seventh round after a sustained beating in the scheduled ten rounds.

San Francisco Sandy Saddler Dave Gallardo Los Angeles

Big Ten Basketball Suffered Shellackings This Week

The Big Ten endured several losses as Iowa, Indiana, and Wisconsin were defeated by non-conference foes. Michigan State remains unbeaten and opens tonight against Southern Illinois while Ohio State led by Robin Freeman defeated Oklahoma 89-68. Iowa lost 60-57 to Colorado and Indiana fell 86-75 to St. Louis.

Associated Press Big Ten Iowa Indiana Wisconsin Ohio State Robin Freeman Colorado St. Louis Michigan State Spartans Southern Illinois Illinois Notre Dame Freeman Oklahoma Southern Methodist Buckeyes Collorado Carl Cain Hawkeyes Buffaloes

Vicki Vukovich Falls to Third in All Star Bowling

Vicki Vukovich of Milwaukee slips from second to third after 12 games in the women's division of the National All-Star tournament in Chicago. She posted 745 in the third four game series for 2 311 total, three pins behind Doris Porter. Dolores Wroblewski of Detroit leads with 2 348 after a 738 four game score. Lubanski tops the men with a six game 1 343 and 3 864 across 18 games, 78 ahead of Tom Hennessey of Detroit.

Chicago Vicki Vukovich Milwaukee Secretary Doris Porter Los Angeles Dolores Wroblewski Detroit Lubanski Tom Hennessey Ray Bluth Brentwood

San Francisco Dons Top AP Basketball Poll

The University of San Francisco Dons are ranked No. 1 in the AP poll, earning 910 points with 60 first place votes. North Carolina State rises to No. 2, Kentucky drops to No. 12, Temple moves to No. 11, and Marquette visits Chicago to face San Francisco in the DePaul Invitational.

University of San Francisco Dons Associated Press San Francisco North Carolina State Wolfpack N. C. State Kentucky Temple Dons Chicago Marquette Duquesne

Intra City Clash Opens Six Game Series At Mary E Sawyer Auditorium

Logan and Aquinas meet in the first of six intra city prep games at the Mary E Sawyer Auditorium. Logan brings a 6-1 record while Aquinas rides a 5-0 streak. Standouts include Logan's Lind Lubinski Loomis and Aquinas sharp shooters Nockles Skemp Halaska Weber. Central meets Menomonie Friday following the doubleheader.

Logan Aquinas Mary E. Sawyer Rangers Rod Martin Johnny Machuta Winona Cote Aquinas J Cotter Minnesota Dick Lubinski Dave Loomis Jim Lind Lind Jack Nockles Dave Skemp Bob Halaska Mike Weber Central Menomonie Indians

Badger Star Second In Big Ten Scoring

Robin Freeman of Ohio State leads the Big Ten scoring race with 147 points in four games after a streak of high scores. Dick Miller of Wisconsin is second with 78 points, followed by Frank Howard of Ohio State with 61 and other players including Dick Mast of Northwestern and Ron Jecha of Purdue in the top five.

Chicago Robin Freeman Ohio State Freeman Dick Miller Wisconsin Frank Howard Northwestern Dick Mast Purdue Ron Jecha Archie Dees Indiana Curt Mueller Mueller Dees

High School Basketball Scores From Recent Games

Muscoda defeated Weston 57 to 49 Casville beat Cuba City 65 to 56 Oshkosh earned 76 to 39 over Ripon Ithaca 59 Lowe R 47 Watertown Northwestern won 75 to Beaver Dam Wayland 53.

Associated Press Muscoda Weston Casville Cuba City Oshkosh Ripon Ithaca Lowe R Watertown Northwestern Beaver Dam Wayland

Recreation Basketball Classic League Schedule

Longfellow hosts High Spots at 7:00 pm, Vern's plays 5- Mile House at 8:00 pm, La Crosse Rubber Milla faces 8 and H Sport Shop, Quinn's Peter Nelson and Gon Sport Shop vs. unknown opponent.

Marquette Faces Miami Ohio With Banged Up lineup

Marquette hosts Miami of Ohio as key players cope with injuries. Jay Schauer predicts sidelined by a back injury while Terry Rand hobbles with a limp and may not play full time. Gerry Hopfensperger recovers after a hospital stay. Don Bugalski and Bob Walczak remain healthy starters.

Milwaukee Marquette Miami Ohio Jay Schauer Jack Nagle South Dakota State Schauer Terry Rand Warriors Nagle Rand Gerry Hopfensperger Hopfensperger Don Bugalski Bob Walczak

Area Basketball DEC 13 Dec 14 Matchups Listed

The page lists DEC 13 basketball pairs including Wilton Bangor Hixton West Salem Blair Holmen Arcadia Independence Black River Falls Marshfield Augusta Cadett Osseo Eleva-Strum Alma Center Neillsville Ontario Wonewoc De Soto Viola La Farge Seneca West Lima Gays Mills Wauzeka Soldiers Grove New Albin Mar Mac Rushford Spring Grove Peterson Caledonia Madel Houston Canton Harmony Wykoff LeRoy DEC 14 matchups Nekoosa Mauston Dec 15 Jericho near Jerusalem noted 3500 feet below Holy City and 640 feet below sea level.

Wilton Bangor Hixton West Salem Blair Vs Holmen Arcadia Independence Black River Falls Marshfield Augusta Osseo Eleva-Strum Alma Center Neillsville Ontario Wonewoc de Soto Viola la Farge Seneca West Lima Gays Mills Wauzeka Soldiers Grove New Albin Iowa Mar

Wells Gray Miller Will Play In Shrine North South Game

Wisconsin guard Wells Gray and quarterback James Miller are signed to play for the North team in the Shrine College All Star Game on December 26. Gray captained the Badgers this season and Miller scored six touchdowns for Wisconsin.

Wells Gray Miller MIAMI James Miller University of Wisconsin Gray Badger Wisconsin

Omaha Coach Keeps Players On Floor At Half

Omaha University coach Jack Cotton kept his team on the floor during halftime after trailing South Dakota 30 to 22. The Indians shot at the free throw line throughout the break, refusing a pep talk, and the tactic paid off.

Omaha Omaha University Jack Cotton South Dakota Indians Cotton

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