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Newspaper

La Crosse Tribune

Location

La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Dec 16, 1947

Page

12

Aquinas Hosts Independence in Fifth Win Bid

Aquinas Briugolds aim for fifth win of the season as they host Independence at 8 pm with a 7 pm preliminary. Coach Michuta utilizes nearly full roster in a bid to beat a tough Independence squad after a 46 44 double overtime win over Cotter.

Aquinas Billgolds Babe Derouin Independence Crew Michuta Horde Biugolds Cotter Independence Aquinas Bilugolds Michuta Jerry Beano) Graf Myron Peterson Jack Collins Tommy Larkin Frank Shiffer Mike Skemp Dan Spika Jack Cody Tommy Bruba Spika

Armed Wins Horse Of The Year Vote In Magazine Ballot

Calumet Farms Armed led turf writers with 151 of 173 votes for the horse of the year in a digest sponsored poll. Stymie eight votes, Bewitch four, Assault three.

Armed Ist Horse of Year New York Calumet Farm Turf and Sport Digest Stymie Bewitch

Lawrence Rallies To Edge Carroll 41 40

Lawrence Vikings overcome a halftime deficit to beat Carroll 41 to 40 in Appleton Wisconsin. Don Boya and Claude Radtke sparked the late rally as Bruce Larson contributed key plays. Lawrence advances with a dramatic final-minute finish.

Lawrence Nick Carroll

Beloit Cagers Win Gold’s Third Straight Victory

Beloit college beat Grinnell college 70 to 36 to extend its lead in the Midwest conference basketball race. The brief item notes only five seniors from the 1847 football Boue¢ of Syracuse.

Beloit Wis Beloit College Grinnell College Syracuse

Gordienko and Kuss Triumph in Avalon Wrestling

The Avalon show last night featured Otto Kuss pinning William Moen in 15 44, Gordienko defeating Abe Kashey in 24 45, and a dramatic 30 minute draw between Dirty Dick Raines of Dallas and Bill Kuusisto of Minneapolis with a bloody eye cut requiring stitches.

Abe Kashey George Gordienko the Avalon Gordienko Kuss Raines Kuusiste Otto Kuss Pine City Minn Fergus Jme Windepoede Dallas Texas Bill Kuusiste Minnneapolis Winnipeg Can Abe Kasher Kansas Iy Dick Raines Tex Bill Kuusisto Minneapolis Kausisto Big Bill Wally Karbo Willian Andy Moen

Sparta Bowling Cashton Ladies League Highlights and Scores

The Cashton Alleys handicap league shows Bank Rolls 685 640 658 totaling 1983 with Stonmargetter Balle 669 and 6642 1905. High scores include Margaret Berens 164 and M Berens 418 followed by L Flickinger 372 FP Sturdevant 414 and others.

Stonmargetter Balle Ove Nyall Tavern Margaret Berens M. Berens L. Flickinger FP. Sturdevant M. Cole D. Birkhols C. Myers L. Seitz M. Weber

Blair Rally Tops Gales Blair vs Galesville Non-Conference Showdown

Blair high school rallied in the final minute to beat Galesville 32 to 26 in a non-conference game at Blair. Carl Herried led Blair with 12 points, Twesime added nine, while Bob Anderson scored 11 for Galesville and Winfred Byom had seven. This was the teams’ last game before Christmas.

Galesville Wis Blair High School Coulee Blair Carl Herried Twesime Bob Anderson Winfred Byom

T Formation At Its Peak In 1948 Football Trends

The Associated Press poll finds T formations dominant with Notre Dame using the T exclusively and others adopting variants like the single wing and winged-T. Cleveland Browns showcase T efficiency while coaches merge systems, favor shorter passes, and note rising forward pass interest across college and pro ranks.

New York Notre Dame Associated Press Michigan Lou Columbia E T Cleveland Browns Southern California Tom Walker Walker Midwest Wisconsin Iowa Jim Tatum Maryland North Carolina Duke Southern Methodist Pennsylvania Penn State

Olympic committee threat eases over Swiss hockey entry

The U S Olympic committee appears to shift from threat to protest as the Swiss organizing group approves the American Hockey Association entry. The A H A’s status in the IOC is disputed by the U S committee citing commercialism. If formally notified of acceptance, a strong protest will be filed with the IOC and the Swiss panel.

Chicago U. S. Olympic Committee Switzerland American Hockey Association U. S A.A.A National Collegiate Athletic Association International Olympic Committee

Teachers College Quintet Sets Road Test vs Stevens Point

La Crosse State Teachers College faces Stevens Point on the Pointer’s court for a non conference battle tonight at 8. Coach Floyd Gautsch plans to start the usual five with Glenn Schwanberg and Hank Lakes at guard, Jack Weier at center, Bob Novak and Leon Graupman at guards. The traveling squad numbers 150 players with key reserves listed among Johnny Paulin Bob Dohr Ed Robeson Todd McEldowney and others.

la Crosse State Teachers College Stevens Point Winona Indians Nate DeLong River Falls Floyd Gautsch Gautsch Glenn Schwanberg Milwaukee Hank Lakes New Lisbon Jack Weier Bob Novak Leon Graupman Weier Independence Groupman New London la Crosse Aquiena Battle Tonight Johnny Paulin Bob Dohr Ed Oleson John Musa Todd McEldowney Bill Thrall Ace Loomis Bill Knapton Gene Schneider John Schumann

Major Upset In CYO Play Shocks Aquinas Floor

In the Senior CYO cage circuit at Aquinas high school gym St Wencels edged St James 32 to 28. Schmitz scored 12 for St Wencels. Smith had 10 for St James. Holy Cross beat St Johns 40 19 as Wagner led St Josephs with 11. Holy Trinity beat St Marys 26 22 with Garrighy leading the losers at seven.

Men's Blackha Ee Ae Ee Barre Mills Bos Casey's Car Sales Ee Eens As Eee Bee Skogen Grocery Knutson Dairy Ben's Phillips Sta. Howie's Bar Jll Heileman's Ans Knutson’s Dairy M. Durrhammer W. Bart M. Wiggert Bangor Alleys Sparta Women's Bowling Association M. Wagner Felland’s Shoe Store Iz Michtelés B. Wiegert Chip's Lagers Kay's Beauty Shop J. Lassig Lombard Mindoro Gas Company Moseley, Joe & Ken's Cullman's Supply Wisconsin Cleaners Ladies’ Commercial League la Crosse Laundry Nicolet Hotel P League Bangor H. & Pais Ed's Geneseo Ser Hoppy's Alleys Mulder's Grocery Heineck’s Cafe le Crosse la Oni ‘S Tavern Sparta Alleys Ingle R. Steingerwold Peerless Beer In Iron Works Oasis Kitty Korner Tavern Nelson Leon Welders Tighe’s Kittens E Roberts W. Hicks L. Atwater A. Aichele B. Bailly B. Koblitz E. Schmitz L. Barnes Audrey Lamers Ruth Hilliker D. Layman J. Kachiler BE. Seeger Virginia Buckert Toby Apple M. Volk Sif A. Weber L. Chaplewsky M. J Ase Cotty’s Tavern Sparta Niesen’s Long Cabin Stratman’s Tavern Miller Bros. Dairy Steteers Pharmacy Carpenters Meyer's Store Meyers Auto Service Harmony Cafe Trade & Ladies Coun EB. Pierce Oan Metzger Affeldt A. Taylor Bangor National League K. Niedbalski L. Kaufmann E. Allen Schroeder Bros. Howe E. Ferries G. Olson Wehrs Chev Kopecky Cassels Bangor Coal & Ice Ou Pn Ladies’ Merchants League Nub’s Recreation Janes Hendicap League Swerman's Barber Allis Chalmers Bat Steemeinen Radloff's Store Bangor Cos! & Harvey's Bary Cassel la Conga Nite Club Cargill W. Cassel V. Fr. W. Roi ISE A. Ikert R. Steigerwald FP. Storandt W. Whitehead George's L. Bedessem A. Weingarten G. Guegenbueh Savings Greider G. Weisbecker F. Tausche A. Palmquist A. Caulum M. Miller Dansberry Aquinas High School St. Wencel’s St. James Schmitz Smith St James Holy Cross Jim Sciborski St. John’s Horton Ingham Ceckham Jim Wagner St. Joseph’s Blessed Sacrament Burns Holy Trinity St. Mary’s Both Garrighy St. Mary's St. Wenecel Sullivan Nagel Delienbach Lepach Dayton C. Beranek Rendier Niedbalski Collins R. Lepsch Hinytzke J. Beranek St. Wencess Iene Nichols, McCullough S Holy Cross Hass Cuntham Dockham Hortone Snyder Sciborski Thorson Johnson Ryan Barron Keaveny St. John's McCullough Botta Zanter Lowell BK. Weiland Eens T J. Weiland Mary's Goeser Nichols St. Joseph's Sacrament J. Wagner Welling Stuber Drendel Serres Murphy Albrecht T Saller Daler St. Joe's

Boxing results from night across several cities

Boxers from multiple nations faced decisions in cities including Manchester Glasgow and Brooklyn. Jackie Paterson defeated Al Chavez and Peter Kane outpointed Joe Cornelis while other bouts produced decisions and draws in St Louis Louisville New Britain Chicago Newark and more. Pitcher Don Black of the Cleveland Indians beat seven American League clubs in 1947 with one win against the Athletics noted.

Manchester Eng Jackie Paterson Glasgow al Chavez U. S Peter Kane England Joe Cornelis Belgium Brooklyn Bobby Ruffin Astoria Ruby Kessler Drew ST. Louis Charney Riley Miguel Acevedo Havana Louisville Charrlie Elliott New Albany Ind Jack Hogan Pittsburgh New Britain Conn Shamus McCray Cleveland Bill Kearns Wethersfield Chicago Sammy Mastrean Cappy Benton Cincinnati Newark Jackie Cooper Lennox Dingle Philadelphia Don Black Cleveland Indians Athletics Noitter

WIAA Cage Tournament Sites Named

The Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association outlines 1948 basketball tournament sites with district regional and sectional rounds. Sub regional and sub district adds reduce travel and expand crowds. finals set for Madison March 11-13.

Marinette Wis Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association WIAA Paul Neverman Madison Ashland Athens Baldwin Bowler Brilliton Brodhead New Glarus Ameron Shell Lake Cornell East Troy Waterford Eau Claire Elroy Juneau Lena Livingston Luck Minocqua Wabeno Mondovian North Fond du Lac Phillips Plainfield Plymouth Prairie du Lac Randolph Shullsburg Viola Waupaca West Salem Whitehall Beaver Dam Waupun Beloit Columbus-Reedsburg Edgerton - Stoughton Marinette- Shawano Menasha Merrill-Wittenberg Platteville Racine Park South Milwaukee

Sep Palin Moves Training Quarters to Del Mar California

Veteran sulky driver Sep Palin leaves Aiken South Carolina his longtime winter base for 15 years and shifts training operations to Del Mar California for the Western Harness Racing Association meet at Santa Anita next spring. His stars Hoot Man and Victory Song head a strong Golden West trot field worth 50000. Cold weather last year affected prep in Aiken and prompted the move.

Aiken del Mar

Luther La Crosse Schedule Changes For Jan 7 Game

Luther La Crosse and Luther College will meet here on January 7 instead of the previously planned Wednesday night game. Coach Floyd Gautsch announced the revised date Tuesday morning.

la Crosse Luther College Floyd Gautsch

Syl Apps Leads Hockey League Point Parade

Syl Apps of the Toronto Maple Leafs remains the NHL scoring leader with 27 points after a light week. Elmer Lach of the Montreal Canadiens climbs to second with 4 goals and 3 assists for 23 points, while Maurice Richard and Buddy O'Connor tie for third at 23. Ted Lindsay and Jim McFadden sit at 22, with Apps and Lach atop goals with 13 and Barriko Barilko penalized leader at 79 minutes.

Montreal Syl Apps Toronto Maple Leafs Elmer Lach Montreal Canadiens Apps Lach Canadien Maurice Richard New York Buddy O’connor Ted Lindsay Jim McFadden Detroit Lindsay Getti Toe Blake Bill Durnan Bill Barilko Toronto

Stout Blue Devils Edge St Olaf in Narrow Win

Stout Institute's Blue Devils pulled away late to beat St Olaf of Minnesota 42-39 in Menomonie. Don Bredahl led both teams with 13 points as Stout held a 19-17 halftime advantage. South Africa is debating whether to have native teachers in universities.

Menomonie Wis Stout Institute Blue Devils St. Olaf Minnesota Stout Don Bredahl South Africa

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