River Falls attracts top Coulee Region football players
A university appeal draws standout players to Wisconsin River Falls including Steve Lyons Steve Sherwood Paul Moe Bill Engfer and Bryan Mullendore. Mullendore was Coulee Region player of the year 1975 and Mueller of De Soto is this year’s leader seeking a Big Ten scholarship. Former all-city players Blank and Rudy also join River Falls squads.
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Steve Blank
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Recruiting Rivals and River Falls Appeal for Local Football Talent
UW-L coach Roger Harring sees area talent but notes maturity needs for freshmen. River Falls coach Mike Farley praises leaving home for growth and reports strong La Crosse-area recruiting, with several players from local small towns shaping a 10-0 outlook.
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Wisconsin Independent College football team picks two Central grads
Dana French and Tom Hollo way, Central grads at Milton College, named to the all Wisconsin Independent College Association football team. French made the all Illini Badger Conference first team and Holloway earned tight end honors. State playoff attendance totaled 31,620 across 15 games, down from 46,735 last year, with 2,346 attending the two Ca ledonia games en route to the MSHSLB title.
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UW Board OKs Football Ticket Price Increase
The UW Athletic Board approved a one dollar rise for most football single game tickets to eight dollars and raised student and youth ticket prices. Season tickets for the public were kept at forty dollars for five home games, while student season ticks rise to twenty dollars. A tennis clinic featuring Billie Jean King is planned at the UW Fieldhouse, with proceeds to support women’s athletics, and a rock concert may bring rental or gate-based revenue. At UW La Crosse, the women's basketball team routed Winona 105 to 50 behind balanced scoring led by Mary Hanson with 24 points.
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Black River Falls Girls Rally Past Alma Center Lincoln
Sue Brown and Kathy Peasley each scored 13 points as Black River Falls defeated Alma Center Lincoln. The winners trailed 23-17 at halftime, then pulled away with a 15-5 third quarter to stay unbeaten at 3-0, while Lincoln dropped to 1-2.
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Packers face 5-9 season leaves Bart Starr wary
Green Bay finished 5-9 in 1976 after a 24-20 win at Atlanta. Bart Starr admits an air of disappointment yet notes potential in 1977 with Randy Johnson stepping up. Brockington calls the year a disaster. Brockington questions continuing, while Starr foresees some roster changes but not a major overhaul.
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Illinois Coach Glum After 5-1 Start Despite Narrow Win
Illinois coach Lou Henson praised a tough win over Cleveland State but criticized his team's poor mental prep and inconsistent effort after a 72-70 non conference victory that lifted Illinois to 5-1. Center Ken Ferdinand led Illinois with 16 points and nine rebounds.
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Brewers to Open 1977 Season at Yankee Stadium
The Milwaukee Brewers will start the 1977 season with a three game series at New York against the defending champion Yankees. They host Baltimore April 12 and then face the Yankees again in a three game home stand. The schedule includes 81 home games and price increases across all seats.
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Don King Eyes Rematch Promotion for Foreman Fight
Don King says he has been offered to handle a rematch between Muhammad Ali and George Foreman. Herbert Muhammad gave a 90 day window to raise funds while Cordoba and Sulaiman prepare a joint Friday announcement. Ali reportedly will forego other bouts to fight Foreman pending funding and details.
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La Crosse Boys' Club Rallies to Eighth Win
The La Crosse Boys' Club basketball team overcame a 21-20 halftime deficit to defeat Sparta 56-42 in Sparta. Kevin Johnston and Ty Earp each scored 12 for the Boys' Club, while Norm Olsons led Sparta with 21. The seventh grade team also beat Sparta 52-35 with Dan Dahl scoring 17 and Jim Kaiser 12.
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Steel Curtain Faces Colts In Key Playoff Showdown
The Steelers aim to extend a nine game winning streak as the AFC Central champion hosts the Baltimore Colts, who totaled 417 points and clinched the East title. Coaches Noll and Marchibroda reflect on past playoffs as the schedule sets Washington vs Minnesota and New England vs Oakland with other rematches noted.
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UW La Crosse and rivals surge in regional scoreboard
UW La Crosse defeated Milton 83 78 and topped Winona State 105 50 while UW Stevens Point beat St Norbert 79 66. Other results include Northern Illinois 68 Wisconsin 57 and Syracuse 101 Penn St 63 with many campus teams posting strong showings.
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Volleyball YMCA Men's League Results
H. S. R. defeated National Bank of Wisconsin in last night’s YMCA league volleyball action with scores listed as Cashion 66.47 and Logan 49.71 for team totals.
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Cashton Tops Logan Girls In Gymnastics
Cashton defeats Logan 66.47 to 49.71 in a girls gymnastics meet. Patty Quinn of Logan won the all around and vault with Debbie Cary of Cashton placing high in several events.
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Area Mat State Tuesday Nonconference
Lancaster faces Boscobel while Winona plays La Crescent and Spring Valley meets Lewiston. Waukon travels to River Valley in a set of Friday night style prep meets.
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Chris Evert Named Sports Illustrated Athlete of the Year
Chris Evert was named Sports Illustrated 1976 Athlete of the Year in an Olympic year shock, beating all men to the honor. At age 21 she had dominated tennis with Wimbledon US French Italian Open titles and top ranking, earning about 375000 plus endorsements.
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