Strikes Spares and Splits Highlight Pro Bowler Dick Ruger
A Milwaukee Journal feature profiles Dick Ruger, 1960 UWL grad and top pro bowler, detailing his slump at the Bud Fazio Open in Battle Creek and his career earnings, titles, and near-record status. The piece notes Ruger’s calm approach, family life in River Falls, and past recreation-director job, plus a reader letter on legibility.
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Battle Creek
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Hartford
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Dick Weber
Don Johnson
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Ruger
River Falls
Mabel-Canton Still Leads River Valley Conference Basketball
Mabel-Canton remained atop the River Valley Conference standings after a 43-38 win over Spring Grove, the Cougars’ third straight league victory. Rushford beat Peterson 67-51 in the other league game, with Scott James scoring 17 for Rushford and Dan Kjos 14 for Peterson.
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Elgin-Millville
Maloney May Fire Vancouver Coach After 7 3 Loss
Vancouver general manager Phil Maloney warned he may fire the coach if results do not improve after a 7 3 defeat to Detroit. Vancouver has won eight of 33 games and sits bottom in the Smythe Division. Maloney said the next game at Minnesota Saturday is critical.
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Bohemian Valley Club Trapshoot Set for Sunday
The Bohemian Valley Watershed and Sportsmen's Club sponsors a Sunday trapshoot starting at noon at its Meadow Brook Park range. The event offers poultry prizes including turkeys geese ducks and chickens and refreshments will be served on the grounds.
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Meadow Brook Park
Middle Ridge
Packers Sign DT White and Waive QB Lainhart
The Green Bay Packers announce the signing of wide receiver David Terry White a former Baltimore Colts free agent. White is 5 foot 11 and 175 pounds and runs the 40 yard dash in 4.3 seconds. The club also waives quarterback Steve Lainhart who was on the injured reserve list.
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Green Bay Packers
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D.T.’ White
Baltimore Colts
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Packers
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Bingo Smith Lifts Cavaliers Past Pacers 111 105
Cleveland reserve Bingo Smith scored eight straight shots to spark a 111 105 win over Indiana. Smith finished with 17 points as the Cavaliers won their first NBA game in six, with six players in double figures led by Campy Russell and Jim Cleamons with 19 each.
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Campy Russell
Jim Cleamons
Austin Carr
Billy Knight
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New York
Kings
Nate Archibald
Brian Taylor
Jim Eakins
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Crown Y Handball Champs Crown Y Handball Champs
Orley Brown and Roger Kjos won the YMCA city open doubles handball title last night. They defeated Blaze and Tony Selestow by 21-8 21-17 to claim the championship.
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Roger Kjos
Brown
Blaze
Tony Selestow
Tigers Release Garcia After Brewers Trade
Detroit Tigers Tuesday released Pedro Garcia the 26 year old second baseman acquired from Milwaukee. The club also let go veteran catcher Bill Freehan and outfielder Alex Johnson as part of the same moves.
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Pedro Garcia
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Arcadia Girls Hand Logan Fifth Straight Cage Setback
Arcadia high school girls basketball beat La Crosse Logan 39 31 extending Arcadia to 5 0 on the season while Logan dropped to a fifth straight loss. Signe Schaeufer led Arcadia with 14 points Kate Gamoke added nine and Mary Maloney eight. Louise Peterson scored nine for Logan Judy Yeske eight.
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Andy Dahlen
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Canton
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Todd Oakes
Spring Grove
Kevin Buxengard
Arcadia
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la Crosse Logan
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Kate Gamoke
Mary Maloney
Raiders
Louise Peterson
Judy Yeske
Bowling scores and standings from Viasek's Tomah lanes
Thursday results list team and individual winners across multiple leagues at Viasek's Tomah and Curve-in West Salem, including Viasek's Tomah Classic and National divisions. Notable performances: Wendy Gilson 549 and Ron Lowe 630 led their events. Vogue Beauty Salon and Wit tig Oil top the National team tally. Lane-based leaders feature names like Gordie Watts Jr. and Candy Lund among others.
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Ora’‘s Shoe Store
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Jim Wright
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Ed Seeger
the Gallery
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Manny Torres
Hockey standings update from Boston Buffalo Toronto Cleveland
Regional hockey standings show Boston and Buffalo leading, with Toronto and Cleveland trailing. standings reflect recent games and point totals as teams jockey for position in the league.
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City Girls Arcadia 39 Logan 3 dominates scoreboard
In girls action City Arcadia overwhelmed Logan 39 to 3 while other regional games highlighted strong showings from Onalaska Luther 38 Lewiston 32 and Rushford 67 Peterson 5. Packed results from multiple conferences include Concordia 74 Oakton 5 and Oregon State near postseason showcases.
Sparta and Tomah dominate wrestling duals in regional results
Sparta beats Black River Falls 39 to 17 led by Tom Haville and Brian Falls with multiple forfeit and pin outcomes. Tomah defeats Mauston 32 to 19 and Onalaska edges Fountain City 42 to 18 with wins from HWT and 138 and 132 classes. West Salem defeats GET 51 to 28 in a multi-weight outing with several pins and decisions.
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Roge Nelson
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