Central Edges Past Marinette 60-58 in Big Rivers Clash
La Crosse Central battled back from a 14 point deficit to beat Marinette 60-58 before 1,500 at Mary E Sawyer Auditorium. Don Iverson led Central with 11 points in the second half and Bill Webb totaled 29 for Marinette.
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Bill Webb
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Maroons
Schultz
Ron Czechowicz
Czechowicz
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Don Iverson
Raiders
Jim Willemssen
Molin
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Pisher oo @ Johnston
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Burch
Mary E. Sawyer Auditorium
Tribune
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Mitchell Says His Team Rice Are Much Alike
Kansas coach Jack Mitchell said his 6 3 1 Jayhawks and 7 3 Rice Owls are very similar ahead of the Bluebonnet Bowl. He noted both teams lack a single explosive star and stressed need for outdoors practice due to weather.
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Rice
Houston
Tex
Jack Mitchell
Kansas Jayhawks
Rice Owls
Kansas
Jayhawks
Missouri
Oklahoma
Butch Blume
Curtis McClinton
James Saxtons
Doak Walkers
Billy Cannons
Big Five form talks to renew Rose Bowl pact with Big Ten
The Big Five appointed a negotiations committee to meet a similar Big Ten group to renew the Rose Bowl agreement. Minnesota will play UCLA on January 1, marking the 15th straight Rose Bowl representation for the Big Ten. If talks succeed, a new contract would cover the 1963 game.
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San Francisco
Big Ten
Big Five
Chicago
Tom Hamilton
J. Gordon Gose
Washington
Wilbur Johns
UCLA
Jess Hill
Southern California
al Masters
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Hamilton
Minnesota
Gophers
Standings Northwest Wisconsin high school football league
Northwest Wisconsin standings show Lancaster leading with 6 wins and 1 loss, Platteville 4 1, Prairie du Chien 4 1, Iowa Grant 4 2, Cuba City 3 2, and Mt. Horeb 3 2. West Grant 1 4, Darlington 2 3, Boscobel 0 5, Fennimore 0 6. Pet 1.000 800 667 600.
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Lancaster
Platteville
Prairie du Chien
Iowa Grant
Cuba City
Mt. Horeb
Mineral Point
Darlington
West Grant
Boscobel
Fennimore
Pet
Eau Claire routs Menominee 104 to 69 in Big Rivers clash
Eau Claire Memorial set a scoring mark with a 104 69 win over Menominee Michigan in Big Rivers action. Stan Johnson led with 24 points and Bill Hermanson added 26 for Menominee. The Maroons drop to 0 2 in league play while Eau Claire rises to 1 1. Next games list Menominee at Central and Marinette at Eau Claire.
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Mich
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Erik Kleven
Dale Lyon
Dick Hanson
Harry Gibbs
Abes
Bill Hermanson
Jim Christopherson
Maroons
Maroons urged to sever Wausau ties over 1963 conference shift
Sports editor Larry Ebsch urges Menominee to replace Wausau in light of the Lumberjacks joining a new six team league with La Crosse Central and others in 1963. The piece notes Menominee failed to join another conference and highlights Big Rivers duration and implications for the BBC. It also covers related notes on local football and individual honors.
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Menominee
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Herald-Leader
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Eau Claire Memorial
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Roger Harring
Ladysmith High
Heart O’north
Badgers Close Home Stand With Pacific Quintet
Wisconsin aims to extend its best start since 1957 58 as it hosts University of the Pacific after beating South Dakota Washington of St Louis and Florida State and losing to Cincinnati. Coach John Erickson notes 63 points allowed per game as key to a strong season with upcoming Marquette game and Holiday Festival at Madison Square Garden.
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University of the Pacific
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Florida State
Cincinnati
Tigers
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John Erickson
Marquette
Badgers
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New York University
St. John's
Dartmouth
la Salle
Providence
Rockwood and Dayton High Teams Wait For Rescheduled Game
Rockwood basketball team arrived for a game with Dayton High but both gyms were dark. The game will be played later after the teams meet at a common site.
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Dayton, Tenn
Rockwood
Dayton High
Dayton
Boxing results from Tacoma Erie and Auckland bouts
In Tacoma George Wright knocked out Mel Ferguson in the 1st. In Erie Johnny Bizzarro outpointed Jack Kelly over 10 rounds. In Auckland Tuna Seanlan outpointed Johnny Smith in 12 rounds. Also Detroit beat Boston 5 to 0 in the NHL.
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George Wright
Mel Ferguson
Los Angeles
Erie
Johnny Bizzarro
Jack Kelly
New York
Auckland
New Zealand
Tuna Seanlan
Samoa
Johnny Smith
Crandall Eyes Full Return After Mayo Clinic Visit
Milwaukee catcher Del Crandall, recovering from a right arm injury, reports 100 percent strength after a Mayo Clinic assessment in Rochester. He plans to start spring drills early in Bradenton, aiming to rejoin the Braves at full speed, though doctors cautioned on timing.
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Minn
Milwaukee
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Crandall
Braves
Wankee
Bradenton
Fla
College and pro basketball scores from AP release
The Associated Press reports scattered results across leagues and levels. Pro NBA Boston beat Chicago 123 to 108 while Philadelphia defeated Syracuse 136 to 125. ABL Kansas City 112 over Cleveland 104. College East Lafayette 73 over Colgate 62. Clemson edged Florida State in overtime 82 to 77. Southwest Utah upset Los Angeles State 106 to 79. High school results include La Crosse Central 60 over Marinette 58 and Eau Claire 104 over Menominee 69.
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Pahl to Captain Winona State 1962 Football Team
Gary Pahl from Arcadia will captain the 1962 Winona State College football squad. He earned Associated Press All Wisconsin honors in his senior year at the Mississippi Valley Conference school and ranked 12th among small college punters this year. Other lettermen include Gaven Grob Caledonia Dick Gunderson Melrose Ben Johnson Doug Konop Jack Weber Fred Wolf La Crosse Bruce Kieser Prairie du Chien Ralph Leistikow Canton Dave Rislove Rushford and Bruce Zellmer Tomah.
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Minn
Gary Pahl
Arcadia
Canton
Dave Rislove
Rushford
Bruce Zellmer
Tomah
Earl Johnson Tops Scoring Lead In Bowling League
Earl Johnson of Minneapolis-St. Paul has overtaken Car men Salvino of Dallas as National Bowling League scoring leader. Johnson has 183 points in 76 games after a 290 high game, two points ahead of Salvino who started the campaign atop the chart. Salvino still leads in strikes with 498 in 78 games as Jim St John gains on 463 in 73 games.
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Minneapolis-St. Paul
Carmen Salvino
Dallas
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Salvino
Jim St. John
Maris and Hamey Open Amiable Salary Talks
New York Yankees executives failed to reach a deal with home run king Roger Maris after an amiable session with GM Roy Hamey. Maris, who hit 61 homers and won MVP, left for Raytown, Missouri, planning return to renew negotiations before the January writers dinner.
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New York Yankees
Roger Maris
Roy Hamey
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Raytown
Hamey
Baseball Writers
Mickey Mantle
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Joe DiMaggio
Roger
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Besmanoff Suspension Sought by Wisconsin Boxing Official
Kenosha AP Frank Falduto chairman of the Wisconsin State Athletic Commission asks the NBA to suspend indefinitely heavyweight Billy Besmanoff who formerly lived in Milwaukee. Falduto on the NBA grievance committee cites refused contract honor with manager Eddie Metrie and lack of training for fights as reasons.
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Frank Falduto
Wisconsin State Athletic Commission
National Boxing Association
Billy Besmanoff
Milwaukee
Falduto
NBA
Eddie Metrie
Mt La Crosse Opens Ski Season With Snow Hit
Mt La Crosse reports about 10 inches of snow with six inches packed base and four inches powder mix. Owner Ted Motschman says the resort will be open 9 30 a m to dusk on Saturday and Sunday with two snow making machines in operation. Contact Mt La Crosse for more details.
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Ted Motschman
Motschman
Metschman
Maris Named APMale Athlete of the Year for 1961
Roger Maris of the New York Yankees, 61 home runs and 555 points, tops the AP ballot as the 1961 male athlete of the year. Paul Hornung and Warren Spahn finish second and third. Mantle, Davis, and M tle follow. Mantle hits 54 homers while Brumel and Player gain later ballot spots.
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New York Yankees
Babe Ruth
Paul Hornung
Green Bay
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Spahn
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Fla
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Y. A. Tittle
New York Giants
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Valery Brumel
Soviet Union
South Africa
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Rustin Inn Wins Third Straight as Bud's Marine Struggles
Rustic Inn remained unbeaten in the Classic league with an 87 46 victory over Bud's Marine. Jim Edwards and Bob Ayers led Rustic Inn with 15 points apiece while Bud's Marine got 13 from Floyd Austin. La Crosse Rubber Mills sits at 3 0 after an idle night.
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Bob Ayers
Rustie Inn
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Moon Photo
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