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Newspaper

La Crosse Tribune

Location

La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Dec 18, 1944

Page

7

Football Stag to Feature Barry Stubidreher at Avalon

Barry Stubidreher the University of Wisconsin director and ex Wisconsin grid mentor will address players coaches and fans at the Avalon ballroom for the Junior Association Foot Stag. The event aims to honor sportsmanship with 200 players invited and a free program to attract wider attendance.

Barry Stubidreher University of Wisrho Avalon Ballroom Cou Stag Avalon Jace

National league wary of rival circuits amid exhibitor fights

National League officials deny plans for a separate affiliate circuit while facing rival league proposals. George Strickler cites league stability and Layden as football commissioner. Kenneth Jones notes backers differ, Ned Irish warns Garden officials ban 60 undesirables from events to curb wagering.

New York National League George Strickler Layden Kenneth Jones Peoria Ill Journal-Transcript Ned Irish

Local grid notes and odds amid rough conditions

Fragmented notes describe a Saturday football crowd of 8 356 and a pro playoff turnout of 4 563 service men. Mention of Field Second Air Force, Army and Forces Aid Society, and uncertain fundraising implications due to the game. Also references Gunder Haegg in winter context.

Second Air Force Ike Army & Forces Aid Society Cuta Gunder Haegg

Gene Flathmann Released From Naval Hospital

Gene Flathmann formerly a safe tackle at Clemson and Worcester academy under Swede Larson was released from a Philadelphia naval hospital after tropical treatment. He has been appointed in charge of recruiting at Birmingham. He spent months in the Pacific area. Milo Theodorescu the Romanian boxer has sent birthday wishes to Gen Dwight Eisenhower for eight years, with Eisenhower's thanks each time.

Gene Flathmann Clemson Aval Academy Swede Larson Philadelphia Birmingham Pacific Area Milo Theodorescu Dwight Eisen

Swedish track star Haegg tops AP athlete poll year ago

AP poll shows Gunder Haegg named top athlete of the year. Joe DiMaggio and Sam Snead noted among past winners with rankings and prize money highlighted.

Associated Press Gunder Haegg Joe DiMaggio Yankee Sam Snead Henry Picard

Horvath Wins 1944 Western Conference MVP Trophy

Leslie Horvath of Ohio State, acclaimed All American back, was awarded the Western Conference Most Valuable Player trophy for 1944. The award came from a board of 20 electors who selected him from among the nine league teams. Players were chosen by their teammates.

Chicago Leslie Horvath Ohio State New Horvath

East Prepares For West Tilt Shrine Game Leaders Gather

The East football squad headed west for the Shrine Hospital game in San Francisco on New Year’s Day. Les Horvath of Ohio State stays in Columbus for exams while Bernie Bierman and Andy Kerr addressed the team at Northwestern. The roster features Wisconsin players Jack Mead and Earl Jug Girard.

Chicago Shrine Hospital Pever San Francisco Ohio State Les Horvath Bernie Bierman Minnesota Andy Kerr Colgate Dyche Stadium Northwestern University

Badgers Meet Pre-Flighters On Wednesday

Wisconsin faces Notre Dame on the road after a home loss to the Irish. Wisconsin trailed most of the game as Don Rehfeldt led with 13 points while Vince Boryla scored 18 for Notre Dame. The rough contest featured 37 personal fouls and Wisconsin relied on free throws to stay within reach.

Madison Wis Notre Dame Seahawk Badgers Milwaukee Auditorium Marquette Bud Foster Irish Notre Ae Ray Patterson Don Rehfeldt Wisconsin Vince Boryla Johnny Dee Bill Massett

Parker Tops 1944 USTA Tennis Rankings

Sgt. Frankie Parker, former Milwaukeean now in California, ranked No. 1 in the 1944 U.S. lawn tennis rankings after winning the national singles title at Forest Hills last September. He dethroned Lieut. Joe R. Hunt, while William Talbert and Francisco Segura follow. Pauline Betz leads the women’s list for the year.

New York Frankie Parker California Forest Hills U. S. Lawn

College Basketball Scores and Standings Across Programs

Illinois 43 DePaul 40 and multiple regional results list teams such as Oklahoma Western State Teachers Monmouth Illinois Tech Camp McCoy Fort Wayne Michigan Western Michigan Harlem Globetrotters Chanute Field Caterpillar Diesels Valparaiso Loras Dubuque Cornellila Wayne Albion Denver Peru Concordia Wesleyan Wabash Earnham Central Normal Evanoville Butler Fort Benjamin Harrison NAS Olathe Navy.

Syne Associated Press Tllinois DePaul Jens Beahewks Oklahoma Great Lakes Minnesota Drake Iowa State Northwestern Marquette Chicago George Williams College Notre Dame Wisconsin Iowa Nebraska Camp Ellis Alton (Til Western State Teachers Monmouth Tllinois Tech Camp McCoy Western Ontario Fort Wayne Michigan Western Michigan Harlem Globe Trotters Chanute Field Caterpillar Diesels Eastern Tlinois Valparaiso Loras Dubuque Cornellila Wayne Albion Denver Univ Peru Concordia Dans Tinos Wesleyan Wabash Earnham Central Nd. Normal Evanoville Ile Butler Fort Benjamin Harrison Bunker Hill Nas Anderson

Blugolds to Host Cotter in Key Home Clash

Aquinas cagers under coach John Michuta aim to extend a three game unbeaten run on the Blugold floor at 8 p.m. The Redmen from Winona visit after a 35 18 season opening win at Cotter. Captain candidates and lineup details noted.

John Michuta Aquinas Cagers Blugold Cotter High Redmen Winona Minn Ias Cotter Blugolds Jim Smith Letterman Rudy Horschak Ed Rendier Charlie Schmikla Jim Snake) Dayton Jim Warner Virgil Grabinski Jim Knutson Bob Skemp Bob Baum Dick Nagel Jim Sciborski Knutson Aquinas Westby St. Patrick's Eau Claire Sparta Tomah

Ed's Tavern Major League Team Wins Bowling Match

Ed's Tavern Major League crew edged Ed's Tavern American loop 3099 to 3022 at Pla Mar lanes Sunday. A McKenzie led with a 570 series 166 232 172 while B Kinwitter led the American team with 529 and games of 179 182 168.

Pla-Mar Ed's Tavern A. McKenzie B. Kinwitter

Hockey Results From National League Games

Montreal defeated Boston with six goals while Detroit beat Toronto. Montreal then routed New York and Chicago edged Detroit in a separate clash.

Montreal Boston Detroit Toronto New York Chicago

Packers Triumph 14-7 Over Giants For NFL Title

Green Bay regains pro football crown by defeating New York 14 to 7 at the Polo Grounds. Ted Fritsch scores both Packers touchdowns, Don Hutson shelved as decoy then used in a key 24-yard pass play. Giants lose Bill Paschal to injury after limited yardage, 70 on ground to 162 for Packers.

Ted Meier NEW York Green Bay Packers New York Giants Polo Grounds Sunay Giants Packers Giant Bill Paschal Ted Fritsch Green Bay Joe Laws Fritsch Don Hutson Irv Camp Hutson Camp Arnie Herber Frank Liebel Ward Cuff Green Bay Pos Giants Hutson LE Adams Ray Cope Kuusiste Younce Brock Hein Goldenberg Carroll Jacinski Cragon Calligare Fritech Weiss Biazis Avedisian Amont Petrilas Paschal Sulaitis Barker Whelda Croft Schwammel Tinsley Sorenson L. Brock Perkins

Hilltoppers Ready to Face Wisconsin After Defeats

Marquette basketball coaches brace for a Saturday Milwaukee audition against Wisconsin after back to back losses to Wisconsin and Northwestern. Northwestern beat Marquette 58 44 at Chicago Saturday with Max Morris scoring 19 for Northwestern and Joe Evans contributing 13 for Marquette.

Milwaukee Wisconsin Northwestern Marquette Hilltoppers Badgers Milwaukee Auditorium Bill Chandler Chicago Wildcats Cats Max Morris Joe Evans

WIAA Sets Plans for 1945 Basketball and Track Events

The Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association board set March 15 to 17 for the state high school cage tournament at Madison and May 26 for the state track meet with sectional qualifiers. It proposed shortening the fieldhouse court to 84 feet and invited the coaches association to send representatives to meetings.

Milwaukee Board of Control Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association University of Wisconsin Fieldhouse Madison Wisconsin High School Coaches Association Guy Sundt University of Wisconsin WIAA Wisconsin State High School Coaches Association Paul F. Neverman Marinette

Big Cage Week In Store For Western Conference Teams

In Columbus Ohio State hosts Utah in a big early season test as Iowa with Dick Ives faces Notre Dame. Illinois aims for a third straight win over Great Lakes while Purdue, Wisconsin, Minnesota and others schedule tough non conference games this week across the region.

Chicago Ohio State Utes Utah University Columbus Utah Iowa Illinois Dick Ives Notre Dame Ilinois Whiz Kids DePauw Great Lakes Indiana Purdue Northwestern Wisconsin

Detroit Strohs Win National Bowling Championship

The Detroit Strohs retained the national match-game bowling title by defeating Linsz Recreation of Cleveland yesterday by a commanding eight clock margin of 278 pins.

Detroit —i Detroit Strohs Linsz Recreation Cleveland

Byron Nelson Named 1944 Athlete of the Year

Byron Nelson, averaging under 70 strokes across 78 rounds, is named 1944 athlete of the year by 79 AP sports writers. He finishes with 75 points, ahead of Slats Marion and Les Horvath, collecting 16 first place votes and over $45,000 in war bond prizes.

New York Byron Nelson Nelson Gunder Haegg Sweden Toledo Martin Marion St. Louis Cardinals Les Horvath Ohio State Joe Louis Joe DiMaggio Bob Hamilton Evansville Ind Associated Press Martin Marion Hal Newhouser Claude Young Pelix Blanchard Arne Andersson Don Hutson Glenn Davis William Dudley Bob Kelly Notre Dame

Frederic McLaughlin Buried Tuesday in Chicago

Maj. Frederic McLaughlin, 67, owner and chairman of the Chicago Blackhawks, dies after a six month illness. He will be buried Tuesday with private services at the family home in suburban Lake Forest. He was husband of Irene Castle McLaughlin and followed recent deaths of Kenesaw Mountain Landis and Maj. John L. Griffiths.

Chicago Frederic McLaughlin Chicago Blackhawks Maj. McLaughlin Irene Castle McLaughlin Lake Forest Kenesaw Mountain Landis John

Workers Must Be Housed Urgent Room and Apartment Appeal

Classified notice urging immediate housing for workers with rooms and apartments sought as income properties. Calls to action direct readers to phone number 3680 for listings and arrangements.

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