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Newspaper

La Crosse Tribune

Location

La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Dec 17, 1966

Page

6

Central Nips Abes In Two Overtimes In Eau Claire

La Crosse Central edged Eau Claire Memorial 66-60 in double overtime to become the first Central team to win at Eau Claire since the new school opened a decade ago. Nordrum 25 points and 21 rebounds led the Red Raiders with Ondell adding 15 points, while Memorial’s Adler contributed 16 points.

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National Guard Denies Favoritism to Pro Football Stars

Maj. Gen. Ralph Olson of Wisconsin said the National Guard gives no special treatment to professional football players seeking enlistment. He refuted Life magazine claims and stated policy prohibits any preferential handling based on race color creed or prominence.

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Packers Coach Scolds Team After Frustrating Drill

In Stanford, coach Vince Lombardi criticized the Green Bay Packers for missed assignments and loafing during a warm up for the Los Angeles Rams game. He urged effort, saying the team must regain pride and finish the session strong.

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Borden Throws First Two No Hit Games in MLB History

New York reports that Joseph F. E. Borden, a pitcher for both Philadelphia and Boston, hurled the first two no-hit games ever recorded in major league history, with the first in 1875 and the second in 1876.

NEW York UPI Joseph FE. Borden Philadelphia Boston

Richland Center Wins South Central Showdown

Richland Center moved into first place in the South Central Conference after beating Portage 62-58 for its third straight league win while Sparta dropped its first game, 63-58 to Royals. Wisconsin Dells, Baraboo, Mauston, and Viroqua also won to join the chase as Tomah, Tomah’s Ryan Johnson and Viroqua’s Roger and Mark Johnson led their teams in a tight race.

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Wisconsin High School Basketball Scores Roundup

A sprawling recap of high school boys basketball results across Wisconsin. Notable showings include La Crosse Central 66 over Eau Claire Memorial 60, Tomah 62 over Mauston, and Vernon County in several regional matchups with Baraboo Reedsburg and others. Multiple leagues and non conference games listed with varied margins.

Wausau Five Takes Sole Lead in BBC Standings

Wausau moves to first place in the Big Rivers Conference after a 78-57 win over Menomonie. Nowasskey led Menomonie with 20 points, Hammond added 17, while Roeder 19, Anderson 16, and Schade 11 paced Wausau. The Jacks stand 3-0 in conference. Central 3-1, Memorial 2-2, North 2-1 follow.

Menomonie Wis Wausau Big Rivers Steve Nowaskey Ted Hammond Ken Roeder Steve Anderson Frank Schade The Jacks la Crosse Central Eau Claire Memorial

Pan Am Games Trials Planned For April And July

Minneapolis hosts U S Olympic Committee trials for Pan American Games teams in 14 sports. Basketball trials run April 7 to 9 at the University of Minnesota with about 48 players invited. Track finals are July 14 to 15 at the same campus. Other July events include boxing gymnastic and judo July 7 to 10 yachting July 8 to 15 wrestling mid July and several other sports July 5 to 19.

Minneapolis America Winnipeg Man Art Lentz University of Minnesota U.S

Jets Player Charged Referee in Hockey Fight

Johnstown Jets center Danny Patrick tripped referee Ed Pantalone in a third period incident with the Clinton Comets. Patrick charged, knocked down, then hit the official with a hockey stick and was ejected. Pantalone was hospitalized in fair condition with unspecified injuries.

Johnstown Johnstown Jets Eastern Hockey League Ed Pantalone Conemaugh Valley Memorial Hospital Pantalone Danny Patrick Jets Clinton Comets Patrick

Tiger Crown Restored as Light Heavyweight Champion

Dick Tiger, at 37, wins a 15 round decision at Madison Square Garden to become the first former middleweight to claim the light heavyweight title in 63 years. He dethrones Jose Torres, who believed he would win every round but was beaten after the early rounds.

Murray Rose NEW York Dick Tiger Gaffer Ring Warrior Nigeria Jose Torres Madison Square Garden Torres Tiger Emile Griffith Griffith Bob Fitzsimmons UPI

Allen’s Coaching Debut With Rams Proves Successful

Rookie head coach George Allen wraps up his first Rams season with an 8-5 record as Los Angeles eyes a playoff spot. He aimed for 9-5 after a 4-10 year, cites improved pass defense and rebuilt pride, and predicts a win over Green Bay to close.

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Homecoming Night for Cloquet Star Meisner at Winona State

Cloquet High School fans pack the gym as Dave Meisner returns home for Winona State's homecoming game versus Northland College. Meisner leads Winona State with a 29.8 season scoring average, best among Minnesota college players, after starring for Cloquet in 1962 63 state tournaments.

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Dudley tops NFL in rushing and interceptions in 1946

Pittsburgh star Bill Dudley led the NFL in rushing with 604 yards and interceptions with 10 as the Steelers powered through the 1946 season. He stood out for both ground gain and defensive plays, shaping a standout year.

Pittsburgh UPI Bill Dudley Pittsburgh Steelers

Hillsboro Tigers extend win streak with Cashton rout

Hillsboro pushed its record to six straight wins with an 87 36 Scenic Central Conference victory over Cashton. Roger Fish held to 13 points. Dick Shold 27 and Larry Erpenbach 20 led Hillsboro. Cashton scorers were Jim Silha 14 and Dave Ingham 12. Brookwood tops Kickapoo 74 60 to tie for third. North Crawford tops Weston 70 61 as Halverson leads with 34. De Soto rally defeats Wonewoc 61 47.

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Chippewa Falls Routs Logan With Fourth-Quarter Press

Chippewa Falls used an airtight press early in the fourth to erase a five-point deficit and beat Logan 62 to 51 in the Big Rivers Conference. Logan, held to seven shots in the final eight minutes, dropped to 0-3 in league play while Chippewa improved to 2-2 in conference and 3-7 overall. Tom Whiting led Chippewa with 21 points, Rod Gunther and Bill Wolfe added 19 each, and Logan’s Ken Jensen scored 19 in the loss.

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