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Newspaper

La Crosse Tribune

Location

La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Dec 19, 1947

Page

13

Aquinas to host Viroqua in last game before break

Aquinas high school basketball seeks its sixth victory of the season tonight at 8 p m hosting Viroqua. Coach John Michuta’s Blugolds ride a two game win streak and aim for third straight win week. The lineup features Tom Larkin Mike Skemp and Jerry Graf with guards Wateski Dunham and others possible.

Aquinas High School Viro Northsiders Blugolds John Michuta Tom Larkin Mike Skemp Jerry Beano) Graf Don Wateski Jim Dunham

Hoeschiers Defeat Engravers 44 to 25 in League Play

Hoeschier Drug combination toppled Northern Engraving 44 25 ending their three game lead in the Old Timers loop. Solie led with 15 points and Gelatt added nine as Northern Engraving suffered first defeat in three. Northern States Power won 38 31 over Eagles, while Allis Chalmers defeated Eagles 42 29 with Lenz 16 and Blum 14. Referee Harris officiated.

Pvo Northern States Power Northern Engraving Allis-Chalmers Eagles Hoeschler Northern States Power Five Solie Fifeen Gelatt Fuicks Northern States Power Outfit Toppel Adams Allis Chalmers Lenz Blum Beranek N.S. FP. Co Ft Or Feft Toraasonf I Scheitsacht Lambert Newlin Adama Toepel Potts Bachman Osageg Moriarity Powersy Pralleg Olschingerg Harris

Redskins Beat Stars 59 48 in Sheboygan showdown

Doxie Moore watched from the balcony as the Sheboygan Redskins beat the Oshkosh All Stars 59 to 48. Bob McDermott directed play while Moore faced questions over his status after a squabble, with the Redskins tied for first in the National Western division alongside Minneapolis.

Sheboygan Wis Doxie Moore Sheboygan Redskins Oshkosh Anderson Moline Wayne McDermott Moore

Galesville to Host Holiday Doubleheader at West Salem

Galesville high school basketball teams travel to West Salem for a weekend doubleheader during the holidays. On January 2 the Tigers face Alma at 9 p m, in the first meeting this year, followed by a 7 p m game between Galesville and West Salem.

Galesville Wis West Salem Alma Heuce

Prep Basketball Scores From Associated Press Roundup

Ree Degizgs Southagus 68 over Shullsburgh Benson 2 in a low scoring Crest Division game. Deforest 31 toppled Righland 45 while Lone Rock 4 edged Bloomington 50 to 37. Stevens Point 26 beat Weusee 36 and Livingston 37 defeated ...

Ree Degizgs & Southagus Shullsburgh Benson Dohneon Creek Deforest Righland Lone Rock Bloomington Livingston Weusee Stevens Point

Warm-Up Curling Semi-Finals Set After Thursday Night Play

Curlers from eight rinks faced off at the La Crosse curling club to reach the semi finals of the warm-up bonspiel. Jim Arenz defeated Hans Reuter 9 7 and Casey Gregorich beat Lassig 11 4 in the upper bracket. Wilkison tripped Iiams 10 5 and Tate outscored Bud Holley 11 9 as winners advance. Arenz and Reese Schneider rinks to meet Friday night. Arenz calls for a Sunday 9 am skips meeting at the Curling club.

la Crosse Rling Jim Arenz Hans Reuter Casey Gregorich

Big Nine basketball mixed weekend schedule in Chicago era

Wisconsin opens a two game series with California in Berkeley after beating Marquette and Pittsburgh. Illinois heads to Pennsylvania, then travels to Washington State after hosting Washington at Champaign. Northwestern hosts USC in Chicago Stadium with Loyola battles De Paul in a second game. Notre Dame plays Denver and Bradley hosts San Diego State at Peoria.

Chicago Washington Pennsylvania California Texas A & M Wisconsin Marquette Butler Pittsburgh Berkeley Calif Minnesota University of Washington Minneapolis Illinois Illini Champaign Washington State Cougars Manhattan College Madison Square Garden Michigan Western Michigan Michigan State Milwaukee Hilltoppers Ripon Wayne Purdue Ohio State Indiana Loyola of Chicago Chicago Stadium Northwestern Notre Dame University of Southern California Trojans Wildcats Loyola de Paul Iowa St. Louis Washington University Xavier Texas Aggies Columbus Denver University Bradley University San Diego State Peoria

Blair and Taylor Strong In Trempealeau Wins

Blair defeated Icience High School 34 to 21 in Independence Wisconsin as Duane Twesme Carl Herried and Don Strand led the Blair offense with 12 11 and eight points respectively. In Merrillan Taylor High School routed Merrillan 41 to 14 led by Roy Harlem with 16 points and Howard Larson with 10 for Merrillan.

Independence Wis Blair Trempealeau Merrillan Taylor High School Roy Harlem Howard Larson

Mondovi Prep Cagers Edge Gilmanton At Last Moment

Mondovi beat Gilmanton 37 to 36 in a non conference boys basketball clash. Newell Erickson scored 17 for Mondovi, Bud Swain added eight, while Schultz and May led Gilmanton with 15 and eight points. The deciding basket came with 10 seconds left.

Mondovi Wis Gilmanton Bud Swain Newell Erickson Swain Schultz May

Pro Basketball Scores and Tonight's Schedule

Anderson edges Moline 42 to 41 and Sheboygan beats Oshkosh 59 to 48. Tonight's schedule features St Louis at Boston, Port Wayne at Toledo, and Anderson at Syracuse.

First Baseman Shortage Noted In Major Loops

Major league clubs seek a first baseman as a midwinter trade spree leaves five teams without a set regular. Cubs juggle Phil Cavarretta and Eddie Waitkus while Giants rely on Johnny Mize, A’s Ferris Fain shines, and Vernon for Washington looms amid trade talk.

NEW York Chicago Cubs Phil Cavarretta Eddie Waitkus Wrigley Johnny Mize New York Giants Connie Mack Ferris Fain Philadelphia A’s Vernon Nats

College Basketball Scores From East to West and Midwest

AP roundup lists numerous college results across regions. Washington State beat Texas 68 8? Vanderbilt topped Mississippi 71 49, Georgia defeated Chattanooga 62 34, Tulane 44 Wyoming 30, Ball State 78 Manchester 48, Indiana Central 73 Oakland City 61, Bradley 50 San Francisco 43, Toledo 68 none. Overtime Marshall 60, Indiana State 58 Eastern Illinois 56.

Washington State Anaes Ma West Virginia N State Utah State St. Lane South Vanderbilt Mississippi Georgia Chattanooga Tulane Wyoming A Wesleyan Morehead Transylvania Oberline Midwest Georgetown Cedarville Tal Wilmington Ohio Alma St. Cloud Minn St. John's Minn Ball State Manchester Indiana Central Oakland City Bradley San Francisco Elmhurst Lake Forest Buene Viste Wartburg Luther Augsburg Toledo Western Michigan Wichita Culver-Stockton Western Reserve Fenn Cleveland Beloit Marshall Indiana State Eastern Illinois Missouri Mines Scott Field Flyers Ohio Northern Indian Tech Concordia Minot Loras Detroit Oklahoma Aggies Iowa State Kansas State Oklahoma

Robinson and Taylor Clash for Welterweight Title

Detroit promoters expect a record Olympia Stadium crowd for the 15 round title bout between Ray Robinson and Chuck Taylor with Sugar Ray Louis at ringside to root for a defense of the 147 pound crown. Robinson arrives off a year of activity including a title defense and recent knockout wins while Taylor has fought sparingly in the past year.

Detroit Joe Louis Ray Robinson Chuck Taylor Louis Sugar Ray Joe Walcott Nick Londes Olympia Stadium Robinson Tommy Bell Billy Nixon East Sebastian Jimmy Doyle Cleveland Doyle Coalport Chuck Fusari Tony Pellone Frankie Abrams

Plan Set For Independence Open Bowling Match

Arrangements are complete for the mammoth open bowling match at Bisek Lanes from December 20 to 26. Leonard Kern, manager, announced final plans. Entry fee is four dollars, includes regular bowling. Reservations by phone or in person with Kern or at Independence 118. Hours: Saturday and Sunday 1 pm to 11 pm, Christmas Eve and Day 7 to 11 pm. A prize is given to every fourth player, with a $100 top prize for the men's doubles and mixed doubles teams. Spring singles classic plans are in development.

Independence Wis Bisek Leonard Kern Kern

Augusta Wins 36 30 Over Osseo in Mississippi Valley Clash

Augusta jumped to an early lead and beat Osseo 36 to 30 in Osseo Wisconsin. Dickenson scored 11 for Augusta while Orin Aune led Osseo with nine points in the Thursday night game.

Osseo Wis Augusta Mississippi Valley Dickenson Orin Aune

Sparta Crew Ties With Logan For NC Lead

Sparta defeated Chippewa 39 21 to move into a tie with La Crosse Logan atop the North Central conference. Dick Bray led Sparta with 27 points, supporting 14 by Dave Benedict as Sparta opened 17 2 and led 30 6 at halftime. Chippewa’s Ryman had 17 points for the losers. Sparta freshmen won 14 12.

Sparta Wis la Crosse Logan Arnie Wilhelm Cardinal Dick Bray Spartans Chippewa Bray Dave Benedict Ryman

Boxing Spartans Prep for Sugar Carnival Match

East Lansing Michigan State Underscoring seven lettermen as core of boxing team ahead of season opener against Maryland in the New Orleans Sugar Carnival of Sports.

East Lansing Mich Michigan State Maryland New Orleans

Fights Roundup From Several Cities Last Night

In Worcester Tippy Larkin stopped Ernie Petrone after four rounds. In Philadelphia Johnny Walker won a decision over Jerry Hemminger who was disqualified in the seventh round for not trying. In Minneapolis Jackie Graves outpointed Joey Dolan. In Youngstown Tony Janiare beat Myros Siegel on points. In Pittsburgh Al Gualtert defeated Billy Gillen by decision with Gillen disqualified in the sixth for not fighting.

Worcester Mass Tippy Larkin Garfield N. J Ernie Petrone Philadelphia Johnny Walker Jerry Hemminger Tiffin Ohio Hemminger Minneapolis Jackie Graves Austin Minn Joey Dolan Spokane Youngstown Tony Janiare Myros Siegel Chicago Pittsburgh al Gualtert Washington Billy Gillen Homestead Gillian

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