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Newspaper

La Crosse Tribune

Location

La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Dec 17, 1966

Page

7

Royall Defeats Sparta in Tight 63-58 Battle

Royall led by Greg Fleck with 21 points and 14 from Gary Bever and Dan Tillman toppled unbeaten Sparta 63-58 in a key South Central clash. Sparta, co-leader in the Panthers, suffered its first setback after four straight wins.

Greg Fleck Gary Bever Dan Tillman Jim Dwyer Raywall Sparta Wis Royall Awyau Marty Splittgerber Panthers Dick Martin Spartans Tom Jensen Royal Hillsboro Wau Felland Jim Felland Greg Bever Tribune Gary Kiefner Royall Sparta Tillman Jensen Flock FeWand Krembs Dwyer Bever Johnson Braund Heffling Frederick Burnett Royall Ra

Luther Knights Take Bi-State Lead With 72 62 Win

Onalaska Luther moved into sole first place in the Bi-State Conference by defeating Rollingstone Holy Trinity 72 62. Luther’s Don Larson and Larry Lemke combined for 45 points as Norm Seeger, Greg Lamprich, and Ken Pinski added depth. Holy Trinity’s Denny Fenton led with 19 points.

Onalaska Wis Luther Rollingstone Holy Trinity Knights Don Larson Larry Lemke Larson Lemke Norm Seeger Greg Lamprich Ken Pinski Bill Tanke Denny Fenton Holy ‘Trinity Steve Kalmes Ron Ruhoff Chuck Rinn Luther Holy Hauser Ruhoff Fenton Klinger FTM

Prairie du Chien escapes in late shot to stay unbeaten

Prairie du Chien 62 Bosco bel 61 as Larry Rasmussen hits a 15 foot jumper with 16 seconds left. Rasmussen leads Prairie with 31 points while Terry LaPointe adds 14. Mondrem scores 32 for Boscobel and Saucke 14. Prairie improves to five and three in conference play.

Boscobel Wis Larry Rasmussen Prairie du Chien Southwestern Wisconsin Rasmussen Prairie Dave Moldrem Terry LaPointe Mondrem Bocobel Mike Saucke

Landry Named AP Coach of the Year in NFL

New York AP reports Tom Landry, architect of the Cowboys rapid rise from expansion club to near Eastern Conference title, named NFL Coach of the Year by an AP panel.

Australian Davis Cup Squad Named for India Challenge

The South Australian Lawn Tennis Association announced Roy Emerson John Newcombe Fred Stolle and Tony Roche as Australia's Davis Cup team to face India in the Challenge Round in Sydney on December 28.

Adelaide Australia South Australian Lawn Tennis Association Roy Emerson John Newcombe Fred Stolle Tony Roche India Sydney

Horman Team Sets Pla-Mor 1000 Game Record

Horman Construction’s Pla-Mor Lanes bowled a 1000 game in the Ladies Merchants League led by Marianne Holinka 240 and a 582 series. Herman Horman posted 721 1000 849 for 2570, while Ellen Nockels added a 543 series. Other standout scores came from Alona Knutson 223 and 262 high single, Lorna Farley 201, and Betty Laufie 18 all spares.

Horman Marianne Holinka Alona Knutson Lorna Farley Ellen Nockels Marge Haggerty Herman Hertha Hoeschele Alona Knutson Betty Laufie Warren McCurdy Coulee Leroy Graff Art Anderson Carrol Reed Darwin Severson Jim Hall Vern Granum Iva Deyong George Hanson South Lancs Erv Zeisler Don Larson Don Lutz Bill Burroughs George Swegel Harvey Lunde Stub Yeager Dick Zischke Gary Manninger Hal Weiss Pla-Mer Lanes Horman’s

Seneca Rolls Past Wauzeka in Kickapoo Valley Clash

Seneca upsets Wauzeka 97 to 65 to extend its winning streak to four in the Kickapoo Valley Conference. Five Seneca starters reach double figures led by Mike Burns 26 points and 22 rebounds, as the Indians pull away with a 32-13 second quarter run.

Seneca Wis Wauzeka Jim Benson Indians North Crawford Mike Burns Jim Sullivan John Brockway LeRoy Trautsch Mark Kramer Russ Ward

Holmen remains unbeaten with Onalaska win in Coulee play

Holmen beat Onalaska 76 68 to stretch its Coulee Conference streak to five and lead with a 1 game edge. Owen Unks led with 26 points and Evenson added 25 while Trempealeau Arcadia and Bangor posted league results surrounding the Holmen victory.

Owen Unks Dave Evenson Holmen Unks Evenson Vikings Onalaska Coulee Trempealeau Arcadia Bangor West Salem Gale-Ettrick Dan Haug Jim Berg Alaska Steve Johnson Melrose-Mindoro Johnson Bears Tom Johnson Paul Becker Bob Salsman Chuck Glennie Doug Ross Melrose- Mindoro Red Raiders John Rosenow Richard Frederickson Rosenow Steve Her Banger Dave Hundt Cardinals Salem Gordie Horstman Lonnie Cassell Dennis Nicolai Dan Bina Jim Leicht Tim Krueger

Bowling Scores Roundup at Merchants League Meet

Ron Ranieri, offensive center for Michigan State, captained the 1963 Royal Oak Shrine High School teams with Notre Dame star sophomore end Jim Seymour among the players. The report lists team series and high scores across multiple lanes and clubs, highlighting top individuals like Marianne Holinka and Ralph Morton in various divisions.

Ron Ranieri Michigan State Royal Oak Shrine Notre Dame Jim Seymour Tri-State Bill Zierke Country Kitchen Jim Larson Dolly Madison Roger Wiemer Pepsi Cola Dennis Tittel la Crosse Tribune Jack Wuensch Club 14 Don Lutz Newbury’s Andy Habiger Bina Candy Sales Gary Manninger Varsity Club Erv Zeisser Wiemer Wuensch

Gilson brothers shine in National league bowling scores

Bruce Gilson, 18, rolled a 720 series at Vlasek's Lanes with a 278 game and 217 295 singles while younger Russ added a 661 in the National league this week. Others include George Calkins 648, Tom Liddane 618, Rod Calkins 601 and more as Down Our Alleys profiles South Lanes and city records.

Gilson Brothers Tomah Bruce Vlasek’s Tomah Alleys Russ Gilsons Bill Schroeder George Calkins Tom Liddane Rod Calkins Howard Barnhurst Eric Carlson Carl Schnese Scoop Wagner OK Tire South Lanes la Crosse South Lanes, Inc Roy Wasmuth Butch Troyanek Butch’s Pizza Ron Tuma Ron Hank Kreuzer Donna Steinmetz Marcie’ Mehren Rov Brunswick Butch

Clyde Myers Rolls 646 Series in Tomah League

Clyde Myers bowled a 646 series including a 246 game in the Classic League at Vlasek's Lanes in Tomah Wisconsin. The page also lists high scores for various leagues and bowlers such as Ken Peterson Bruce Gilson Russ Gilson Pat LeVoir and Jolene Hanson among others.

Tomah Wis Clyde Myers Vlasek’s Ken Peterson Bruce Gilson Bob Anderson John Oneil Floyd Pederson Russ Gilson Duane Prott Pat LeVoir del Marquardt St. Mary’s — Firestone Lois VonHaden Sinclairettes Karen Bennett Martha White Marge Sowle Bernieta Pasch Pat Heilman Gerrie Clay Barbara McQuade Lolly Burchell Jean McCartney Marion Christerson Sparta Jolene Hanson Sparta Bowl Rahrs TV Carole Ruedy Karen James Joan Strom Kay Staffon Arla Redman Kasey Mohring Eleanor Deer JoAnne Jackson Rita Woodworth

U S Ski Jumpers Open Final Training Before Europe Trip

At Mount Valhalla Washburn the U S Ski Jumping team wrapped up its final drill session ahead of four jumps by German and Austrian opponents during the holiday season. Ten or more athletes remain under consideration as three jumpers will be chosen from a 20 man squad by December 23 prior to departure for Europe.

Illinois Sports Program To Be Investigated

Illinois athletic irregularities prompt a Big Ten inquiry after a report to the conference by University of Illinois president Dr. David D. Henry. Conference Commissioner Bill Reed said the investigation will follow regular procedures with full university cooperation.

Chicago University of Illinois Big Ten Conference Bill Reed Big Ten David D. Henry Henry Reed Illinois Athletic Pete Elliott Doug Mills Elliott Northwestern Stu Holecomb

Bears coach Halas longest recovered fumble return 98 yards

George Halas remains the Bears record holder for a 98 yard recovered fumble for a touchdown on November 8, 1923 against Jim Thorpe's Indians. Hector Lopez, released by the Yankees, is invited to the California Angels spring training camp in Anaheim.

Chicago UPI George Halas Chicago Bears Jim Thorpe Indians Associated Press Anaheim Calif Hector Lopez New York Yankees California Angels

Taylor Leads Trojans Past Immanuel 82 65

Taylor exploded for 31 points as the West Central Conference game pitted Taylor's Trojans against Immanuel Lutheran. Immanuel remained winless in league play while Alma clinched a 78 59 win over Gilmanton. Arkansaw defeated Fairchild 59 49 in a close league clash.

Taylor Eau Claire Immanuel Lutheran Duane Steven Trojans Immanuel Alma Gilmanton Arkansaws Fairchild

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