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Newspaper

La Crosse Tribune

Location

La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Dec 17, 1948

Page

13

Armistice In Pro Leagues Gathers Owners For Annual Meeting

Owners of the All America conference, now three years old, meet to discuss a working agreement with the National league as writers predict a possible fold. Admiral Jonas Ingram foresees peace within 30 days and says seven National owners favor a settlement. Preston Marshall and Alexis Thompson push for a proposal uniting the Browns Eagles and other teams for the league title.

New York Joe King Cleveland Jonas Ingram All- America Ingram National League Ensay Manappar Preston Marshall Washington Redskins Marshall Alexis Thompson Philadelphia Eagles Browns Buffalo

Superior Nets 52 49 Victory Over Falcons

Superior Teachers college defeated River Falls Teachers 52 to 49 to claim its second consecutive conference win. A 27 26 halftime edge held through much of the game before River Falls briefly led late. Nate DeLong scored 26 for River Falls while Mitt Krzynarich led Superior with 13 points.

Superior Wis Superior Teachers College River Falls Teachers River Falls

Pro Basketball Scores From AP Briefs

Scattered score notes show teams such as Baltimore, Providence, Oshkosh, and Detroit with various totals. Other entries reference ports, universities, and cities in a rapid AP style roundup.

Schultz's Gateway Inn Menu Ad

Jackson Pike fries and fried shrimp plus fried chicken and hamburger steaks are offered at Schultz's Gateway Inn. Shrimp cocktails and sandwiches are available with home made chili. Open every night with orders prepared to take out.

Garske Sees First Curling Here Next Week

Len Garske to lead La Crosse Curling Club as mild weather delays opening. Club redecorated and set to welcome members tonight with Roy Whitlock urging signups to form early schedules. Curlers must sign in to secure a rink and captains should prepare rinks for upcoming games.

Garske Club House Len Garske la Crosse Curling Et le Comseason Ha Kubiak Roy Whitlock Games Committee Whitlock

Luther Raps Augsburg Five in 59 45 Victory

Luther college Norsemen beat Augsburg 59 to 45 in Decorah with a 26 point burst in the final period. Don Estenson scored 15 and Nylund 10 to lead Luther, while Arnie Jahn played through a cold and Bill Holte added nine for Augsburg.

Decorah Luther College Augsburg Norsemen Dave Nelson Luther Don Estenson Nylund Arnie Jahn Bill Holte

Tri Cities 5 Defeat Stars to Lead NBL Western Division

Tri Cities 5 topped the Stars 73 to 64 to pull even for a full game advantage in the Western division. Joe Camic of Blackhawks started the final period with three straight baskets to spark a 58 53 lead. Gene Englund led scoring with 22 points while Don Otten and Bob McDermott added 18 each for Tri Cities.

Wer National Basketball League All-Stars Joe Camic Blackhawk Tri-Cities Gene Englund Oshkosh Don Otten Bob MccDermott

Sparta Quints Score Wins In Double Bill

Sparta Wisconsin hosts a doubleheader as Sparta Trojans beat Reedsburg 71 to 48. Dave James led the Trojans with 22 points while Johnnes scored 19 for Reedsburg. In the second game the Sparta Eagles edged Camp Douglas 49 to 45 with a 27 to 18 halftime edge.

Sparta Wis Sparta Trojans Reedsburg Sparta Eagles Camp Douglas Dave James Trojen Johnnes Yes Whereatt Eagles

Koller's Whip 123 Club Edges 128 Club in Senior Hoop Tilt

Koller's Whip 123 Club defeated the 128 Club 43 to 6 on the Longfellow court in a men’s senior league game. Bill Dowell led Koller's with 15 points while Schoenberg had 14 for the losers.

Koller Longfellow Bill Dowell Schoenberg AFL Johnson Motors Longfellow Court Ladg Oe Ladg Oe Py Ed Cunningham Hank Johnson Frank Wurm la Crosse Vending Company Grant Jeffers Allis Chalmers Jim Warner Jim Petry Rowley Logan Warner Petry Davis Trane Company al Menke Salvation Army Menke Bangor Chips

Warriors edge La Crosse in late free throws

Winona State College defeats La Crosse State Teachers 52 to 51 on a last minute pair of free throws by Reserve Forward Konko. Vondrashek led La Crosse with 20 points while John Townsend and Schumann paced the visitors. Referees called 27 fouls on La Crosse and 15 on Winona.

la Crosse Winona Winona, Minn la Crosse State Warriors Oe Konko George Vondrashek Cotter High School Clark van Galder John (Limey) Townsend John Schumann Todd McEldowney Bill Knapton Warrior Wirona Knapton Indians Don Johnson Townsend Schumann Jerry DuBois Eddie Vondrashek Sonny Cou Jim Miller Phil Donnelly Miller Nets Courter Konkol Bob Kime Wisland Swota Wimense Johneot Denneily D.bow Jerry Mulert Borkart Fc Idm Millers Vondisheke Slakestos

Bachelor’s Club Edges Gladstone In Cushion Rebound Affair

In a tight cushion rebound contest the Bachelor’s Club overcame Gladstone 11 to 9. Patros Mara Davis Swords and Freisinger contributed points for the winners while Gladstone’s team struggled early before mounting a late rally. Our Corner Tavern beat Hotel Victoria 14 to 6 to move up in the league standings. An upset saw K Hanson and R Hanson defeat B Croran and Ww 44 for Our Corner securing four league points.

Bachelor's Gladstone Inn Patros Mara Davis Swords M. Evans Freisinger Our Corner Tavern Hotel Victoria K. Hanson R Hanson B. Croran Victoria

Jake Flowers Weds Marguerite Sherstad in Milwaukee Baseball Leader

Marguerite Sherstad aged 26 married D Arcy Flowers 46, president of the Milwaukee baseball club of the American Association, yesterday in Nebraska City. The ceremony linked a Nebraska city wedding with a prominent Milwaukee sports figure.

Nebraska City

Gehrmann Sets Fast Mile at Wisconsin Armory

Gehrmann clocked a remarkable mile in four minutes and a few seconds at the Wisconsin Armory annex workout, beating his prior best by over six seconds. Baedger debuted his time trial this season with a swift mile, though the exact official status remains unsettled.

Armory Annex Gehrmann Baedger

Cards Aim for Sixth Straight Victory Over Eagles

Chicago Cardinals prepare for a title game at Shibe Park after extending their win streak against the Philadelphia Eagles to two years. They leave for Philadelphia with No. 1 quarterback Paul Christman sidelined by a fractured finger from the Bears game as Greasy Neale warns that one mistake could doom the Eagles.

Chicago Chicago Cardinals Philadelphia Eagles Shibe Park Cardinals Bears Philadelphia Eagles Jimmy Cannelman Paul Christman Chicago Bears Greasy Neale

Nagy Leads All-Star Pin Tournament in Chicago

Steve Nagy of Cleveland tops 16 finalists in the National tar individual bowling cham ssed event with 79.19 points under Petersen. Nagy ousts Connie Schwoegler and sits ahead of Andy Varipapa who has 78.15 points. Other leaders include Joe Norris and Ruddy Bomar as standings show strong performances at Madison.

Chicago Steve Nagy Cleveland Nagy Connie Schwoegier Madison Wis Schwoegler Andy Varipapa Hempstead N. Y Kegler Steve Nagr Ler Crimmins Detroit Joe Norris Newark Joe Angeles Joe Wilman Ruddy Bomar Kawolics Ray Canigia Louisville G. Andersen Moline Bi. Sie

High School Basketball Scores From Wisconsin Rapids Area

Wisconsin Rapids 36 Nekpors 27 Port Edwards 87 Pisinfield 33 Manitowoc 29 Green Bay West 28 Leyes 1 Spencer 30 Bart Troy 84 Racine County Aggies 34 Waterford 54 Norris Foundation 4 3 Muk Beseron 4 Fors Aukione 3 Prairie Sac 34 Matomanie Mi Sack City TV Spring Green 4 Ledi 37 Black Earth 35 Cembrie 36 Markesan 22 Pornette 44 Fall River 35

Wisconsin Rapids Nekpors Port Edwards Pisinfield Manitowoc Green Bay West Leyes Spencer Bart Troy Racine County Aggies Waterford Norris Foundation Muk Beseron Fors Aukione Prairie Éu Sac Matomanie Mi Sack City TV Spring Green Ledi Black Earth Cembrie Markesan Pornette Fall River

Negro House Of David Quintet Set For Logan Exhibition

The Negro Minneapis House of David five meets La Crosse AFL at 8 p.m. Saturday in Logan. AFL, featuring Don Wateski and Jim Sciborski, ranks among area’s best and hosts a high-scoring, balanced lineup including Ed Cunningham and Ken Ingham.

Logan Minneapolis House of David la Crosse City Recreation Minnesota Santones Riods Sanitone Milford Larson la Crosse Aquinas Central High School Don Wateski Jim Sciborski AFL Ed Cun Ningham Aquinas Ken (Hambone Invaders David

Arcadia Edges Whitehall 31 29 in MVL Clash

Arcadia beat Whitehall 31 29 as Franklin Sobotta hit a last minute field goal. Don Galuska led Arcadia with nine points while Sobotta added seven. Whitehall got eight from Dick Rice and Jim Matson. Durand beat Osseo 41 29 in the same MVL action.

Whitehall Wis Franklin Sobotta Arcadia Fightin Whitehall Don Galuska Arcadia Center Sobotta Dick Rice Jim Matson Durand Osseo Invaders Jack Hepzer Deiderman Hartung Augusta Joe Rose Siefert Peterson Eli Black River Nk

Redskins Rout Syracuse 67-46 in National League Tilt

Sheboygan Redskins toppled the Syracuse Nationals 67 to 46 in a National League game. After a tight first half 28-27 at intermission, Sheboygan surged with 12 quick third quarter points as Syracuse cooled. Bob Brannum led Sheboygan with 15 points. Adolph Schayes had 13 for Syracuse.

Sheboygan Wis Shevboygan Redskins Syracuse Nationals Redskins Syracuse Bob Brannum Adolph Schayes

Tomah Chippewa Falls High Game Called Off

Road conditions in northern Wisconsin forced the postponement of the Tomah versus Chippewa Falls basketball clash. Chippewa Falls officials advised superintendent E. J. Meeweways were also advised in trip. The North Central conference match will be rescheduled for a later date.

Tomah Wis Chippewa Falls E. J. Meeways

La Crosse Tribune 1948 December 13 Friday Page 17

Front page item notes the La Crosse Tribune edition dated Friday December 17 1948. Mentions page 13 and a brief of local events and notices typical of a mid-century city newspaper. Names, places, and specific events are referenced but not detailed in readable text.

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Reedsburg Rolls Past Portage Quint 65-30

Reedsburg, Wis Special edition reports the Rebels overwhelmed Portage with a 65-30 Southern Ten basketball win. Center Bob Schroeder led with 19 points and forward Frazier added 18 as the team built a 37-13 halftime cushion and cruised to victory. Graham scored 11 for Portage.

Reedsburg Wis Reedsburg High School Portage Southern Ten Bob Schroeder Frazier Graham

Hanson bowls 246 and 244 top weekly totals

La Mont Hanson earned the high single with a 246 in Mondays Classic league and led Tuesday handi cap with a 244. A note alongside mentions Savings Bonds.

Sparta Wis la Mont Hanson

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