La Crosse Eyes Openers vs Eau Claire In WSC Opener
La Crosse meets rival Eau Claire in the Wisconsin State College Conference opener at the Mary E Sawyer Auditorium. La Crosse owns a 3-0 record and a 307 point total, while Eau Claire sits at 0-3 with 180 points. key players include Larry Johnson and Steve Johnson for Eau Claire and Doug Potter for La Crosse.
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Death of La Crosse sports star Billy Dowell in crash
William G. Dowell, 42, known as Billy, died last Monday in a train automobile crash on George Street. A Central High School basketball standout in the late 1930s, he later starred in La Crosse amateur basketball and set a 46 point single game City League record in 1941 with Sheldon's Cigar Store. Dowell helped Central post a 14-2 season in 1938-39 and was famed as a premier free throw shooter. His funeral was held Wednesday. former teammates and booster Walter Erickson praised his impact and talent.
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Billy) Dowell
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Indian Swim Squad Triumphs Over Point in Wisconsin Meet
La Crosse State College defeated Central State 54 41 as Mike Rose and Bill Goers won two events each. Rose claimed the 200 medley and 200 breaststroke, Goers won the 200 and 100 freestyle, with Peter Van Allman taking the 200 butterfly.
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St Mary's Edges Loras In Overtime
St Mary's of Winona Minnesota defeated Loras of Iowa 66 65 in overtime to remain unbeaten at six wins. The game stayed tied 51 51 at the end of regulation and the overtime featured multiple lead changes before St Mary's secured the win with 30 seconds left.
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Y A Tittle Named NFL Most Valuable Player
Y A Tittle, star quarterback of the New York Giants, was named NFL Most Valuable Player by an AP panel, winning 33 of 40 votes over Jim Brown. He aims to carry the honor into Sunday's winner take all matchup with the Pittsburgh Steelers as Giants lead the league in scoring.
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Basketball Scores From Around the Nation
College results show Georgetown 98 over Manhattan 87 and Rhode Island 77 over Brown 62. Ohio State? No. Other scores include Memphis State 88 over Marquette 74 and Notre Dame 107 over Valparaiso 60.
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Memphis State Rolls Past Marquette 88 74 in Victory
Memphis State defeated Marquette 88 to 74 to stay unbeaten and extend its winning streak. B G Petty sparked a second half rally while Rocke Calvelli Joe Mimlitz and Jim Warras paced the Warriors early with Calvelli leading Marquette scorers at 21. Memphis State Bob Neumann led all players with 31 points as the Tigers built a 62 44 lead before Marquette narrowed the gap late.
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Steelers Land Martha Top NFL Selection Dave Parks Signed
The NFL leads the draft money race as it signs two more first round picks Texas Tech end Dave Parks with San Francisco and Pittsburgh halfback Paul Martha with the Steelers. Nine of ten first rounders have joined one league, with the AFL holding one. Other NFL signings include Charles Taylor, Carl Eller, Bill Munson, Marv Woodson, Joe Don Looney, Paul Warfield, and Dick Evey. Beathard remains with Detroit after choosing the Chiefs. Four NFL first rounds uncommitted: Bob Brown Lloyd Voss Scott Appleton and Kortas. The AFL reports Snell Lorick and Beathard’s signings. Lorick’s Colts claim precedence alongside Beathard. Giants grab Gary Wood. Cowboys sign John Simon and Clay Stephens. Maczuzak signs for the Chiefs.
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Kansas City
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Aaron Captures Slugging Crown In Senior Loop
CINCINNATI AP Hank Aaron Milwaukee outfielder won the 1963 National League slugging title with a .586 average ending Frank Robinsons three year reign Robinson led in 213 total bases in 482 at bats Aaron also led in total bases with 370 for the sixth time in his 10 year career Willie Mays was second with .582 and led NL sluggers followed by McCovey Cepeda Pinson Callison and Williams
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Wisconsin Faces Potent Bearcats In Cincinnati Showdown
Wisconsin visits Cincinnati as the Badgers seek to extend a home streak and upset the Bearcats who snapped their 92 game home run. Cincinnati Coach Ed Jucker warns his squad, while Ray Dieringer notes Wisconsin speed and a fast break style. Cincinnati averages 69.3 points per game with strong defense, Wisconsin sits at 2-1 and aims for an even mark on the road.
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Mt La Crosse Ski Area Opens Season This Weekend
Mt La Crosse Ski Area opens at 9 30 a m Saturday offering machine made snow with a touch of natural snow. Ted Metschman notes limited lift access this weekend while snow making expands the skiable area and plans for night skiing after January 1.
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Maye First Brave To Sign Contract
Milwaukee Braves out fielder Lee Maye signed for the 1964 season on his 29th birthday and joined the club's season ticket sales staff. He hit .272 last season with 11 home runs and 34 RBIs and led the National League with 14 steals in 16 attempts.
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