Central Hosts Alumni Versus Aquinas In Pre-Christmas Battle
La Crosse Central matches alumni stars against Aquinas in a carefully watched Thursday night feature. Former Raiders greats join current Raiders for the festive clash as Central seeks win potential in a 1-6 season, with John Peterson or Jim Weidman among the forwards and Lou Wuensch at center. backcourt choices include Wayne Pahl Howie Voss Jim Evans and Russ Henschel. Invitations were sent to 14 former players, including Mark Sutton Jr Don Minard and Joe Townsend, with tickets selling at S and H cigar store.
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Aquinas faces Viroqua in key league clash Tuesday
Aquinas basketball aims for seven wins in eight games as they host Viroqua at 8 p.m. in the final game before the new year. Coach John Michuta’s squad, led by forwards Myron Peterson and Bill Skemp with center Jim Temp, seeks to rebound after only loss to Lourdes. Viroqua, fresh from a 30-29 win at La Crosse, likely starts Jacobson Reidt Eitland Lewison Swanson. A preliminary game is slated for 6:30 p.m.
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Westby Wrestling Spotlight Delivers Wagner vs Long
Tonight at the Avalon ballroom fans await the main event as Bob Wagner and Johnny Long headline a three-show clash. Wagner seeks bigger bouts after a rough reputation and a recent win, while Long looks to keep pace in a bid for top contendership. The card also features Vern Gagne in a semi windup and local prelims starting at 8:30.
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Cashton Five Destroys Sparta in City Hall clash 72 to 30
Cashton Warriors routed Sparta Merchants 72 to 30 at city hall. Sparta trailed 32 to 10 at halftime and only rallied late, scoring 18 in the final quarter to cut the gap. Ernie Zeigler led Sparta with 12 points while Hundt paced Cashton with 19, Schroeder 14, and Wais 12.
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Beloit Beats Coe As Bontemps Pours 38 In Win
Beloit junior star Ron Bontemps scores 38 points to set a Midwest conference single game record as Beloit trounces Coe 98 37. He hits 17 baskets and four free throws to eclipse previous mark. Beloit leads 41 16 at halftime with Jim Sawtell scoring nine for Coe.
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Gale Legion Rolls Over Yellow Cab In Galesville
Galesville R M Legionnaires defeated Yellow Cab of La Crosse 64 to 52 Sunday night. Galesville led from the start with a 26 19 halftime edge, extending it to 46 33 in the fourth quarter. Gerald Sylvester scored 21 points, while Al Ekernanon added 13. Jim Scheel Porky Larson and Don Smith tallied 16 15 and 13 for Yellow Cab.
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Gale Bowling Alley Changes Hands Again
Galesville Wisconsin reports the bowling alleys have new ownership with Jim Bicha taking over. Bicha, a La Crosse barber and former service man with 33 months in uniform, will relocate to Galesville this week and replace Frank Babe Pretasky who returns to La Crosse to rejoin the S and H cigar store staff. Bicha plans a mixed doubles tournament over the holidays and aims to form a Galesville bowling club as 24 men’s teams run in three leagues and 16 women’s teams in one.
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Buckeyes Open Rose Bowl Build Near Pasadena Site
Ohio State coach Wes Fesler and 37 Big 10 champions arrived in Pasadena and plan two workouts daily at Brookside Park near the Rose Bowl arena where the Bucks will meet California on January 2. Fesler said Ohio State faces a strong western opponent but will go in to win.
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BRF Quints Divide Cage Doubleheader
Two Black River Falls quintets split a double bill in Black River Falls Wisconsin Hixton defeated the Boosters 43 17 and BRF Legion beat Fall Creek 70 52 Wagner 16 Jennings 12 led Hixton while Konkol 7 top Booster Young 22 Krenz 17 Lambert 16 led the Legion and Fall Creek respectively
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Tom McArdle Dies Veteran Boxing Figure at 75
Tom McArdle a longtime fighter manager and promoter died Sunday after an operation at age 75. He spent over four decades in boxing and is credited with discovering Benny Leonard the lightweight champion.
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Pro Football Results Show Mixed Prizes Across Circuits
AP reports Sunday results include Philadelphia 14 over Los Angeles Rams in the NFL title game. Saturday All-America Conference All Stars beat Cleveland Browns 12 to 7. Navy and Marine bowls show Quantico Marines 14 over Camp Pendleton 13. Trinity Texas tied Mexico 6 to 6 in Silver Bowl with Monterrey All Stars 28 defeating San Antonio All-Stars 0 in Industrial Bowl.
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River Falls Star Nate De Long Breaks College Scoring Record
River Falls player's 33, 22, and 24 point run across three games push his career total to 2,253 points, surpassing Jim Lacy’s Loyola mark. De Long became the all time NCAA scoring leader with gains against St. John’s Sioux Falls and Morningside. He stands 54 points ahead of the previous record.
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Caledonia Tops Spring Grove 52 to 43 In Fillmore Houston Play
Caledonia defeats Spring Grove 52 to 43 as Bud Lonneville scores 19 and Werner Schroeder 16 for Caledonia while Charles Cneanson nets 16 for Spring Grove. Harmony beats Mabel 52 to 46 with Arnie Veglahn scoring 27. Houston edges Rushford 46 to 45 in another Fillmore Houston game.
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Defunct AAFC Plans Meeting In Jan Says O O Kessing
O O Kessing, commissioner of the defunct All-America Football Conference, said in Houston that the AAC will hold a meeting next month. Cleveland coach Paul Brown signaled quiet resistance to the merger unless placed in a strong division. The NFL National league merged with the AAC to form a new circuit, while a Buffalo public subscription drive funds a potential team.
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Heavy Scrimmage Sets For North South All Stars
North and South all-star elevens prepare for the Shrine charity game in the Orange Bowl on December 26. North coach Herman Hickman of Yale says the team will emphasize passing with Eddie Longin of Boston College and Steve Romanik of Villanova handling most throws, while run plays center on Lou Cecconi Pittsburgh, Larry Coutre Notre Dame, Bob Dueber Pennsylvania and Billy Bye Minnesota.
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Vote Gonzales Dupont Top Tennis Players
Richard Gonzales and Margaret Osborne Dupont were named national champions for 1949 by the USLTA. Gonzales, now a professional, is from Los Angeles and Dupont from Wilmington, Delaware, who plans not to defend her title next season. The rankings will be approved at the USLTA annual meeting on January 21.
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Afghanistan Lies Between the Soviet Union and Pakistan
A historical note places Afghanistan as a geographic crossroads between the Soviet Union and Pakistan, highlighting its strategic position in regional relations.
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Cedar Falls to Host Decorah Cage Quintet
Decorah Vikings visit Cedar Falls for a league game on Monday after their 50-39 win over Osage. Coach Hogeland likely starts Lionberger Peterson Fink Hanson and Riechow, with Haugen and Bezirson providing depth in a balanced lineup.
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Zeke) Hogeland
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High School Basketball Scores From Marinette and Nearby
Marinette defeated Lourdes 43 35. Memoninee beat Manistique 60 49. Seymour 55 edged Waupaca 54 in overtime. Eau Claire 70 over St. Patrick 3. Two Rivers 40 over West Allis Central 34. Green Bay Central Catholic 49 over Green Bay East 27. Milwaukee Marquette 47 over Don Bosco 42. Racine St Catherine 59 over Milwaukee Cathedral 51. Milwaukee Messmer 76 over Notre Dame 44. Sturtevant St Bonaventure 36.
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