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Newspaper

La Crosse Tribune

Location

La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Dec 20, 1946

Page

8

Central to Restrict Crowds for Raider Logan Hoop Game

Central high School will limit attendance at tonight's Raider Logan basketball game to 928 fans following a Le Crosse board of education request. Central, Logan and both student bodies receive first seating, with general tickets available. The match marks Central's fifth straight bid for victory and Logan's final city clash before graduation for key players.

le Crosse Board of Education Central High School Hixon Annex Logan G. D. Scott Southside Central Tauight Board of Education State Industrial Commission Rod Martin Northside Five Aquinas John (Limey) Townsend Jerry Bendel Jim Scheel Mark Sutton Jim Blank Ranger Bendel Don Robelt Logen Junior Misna Ronald Wandry Raiders Bob Wartinbee Uss Colburn Dick Peterson Rangers Jimmy Thomas Beck Hank Smothers Tom Collins Bob Jones Northside C Central Dick Bednar Bob Falk Dave Anderson John Smevoy

Unbeaten 5s Play In CYO Finals at Aquinas

Sunday's CYO contests at Aquinas high school determine the lone unbeaten team. Blessed Sacrament and St Wenceslaus, each with two wins, clash in the finals. St Marys Irish faces Holy Crom in the opener, St John’s meets St James second, then Holy Trinity plays St John’s at 3 p.m. Trinity seeks its first win.

Aquinas High School Blessed Sacrament St Wenceslaus St. Mary's Irish Battles Holy Crom St. John's St. James Holy Trinity Trinity

Prairie Du Chien Benefit Basketball Game Planned

Prairie Du Chien hosts a benefit double header with Reedsville the state champions. Boscobel faces Jillion as Prairie donates proceeds to fund for the athletic field while Kenneth Noggle and Robert Killings rally Prairie business men for donations, about four thousand dollars raised so far.

Prairie DU Chien Wis Reedsville Campion Gym Boscobel Jillion Thoscobel Brillion Prairie Kenneth Noggle Robert Killings

City Cats Defeat Eagles 43 to 23 In YMCA Old Timers

In the Old-Timers league at the YMCA three games were played. City Cats defeated the Eagles 43 to 23 led by Streck with 16 and Scott with 10. Spreuer scored 11 for the Eagles. Rockets beat All is Chalmers 29 to 10 with Ed Redlin scoring 13. No games next Thursday due to holidays. resume January 2.

Norwalk Tops Ontario In MC Prep Play

Norwalk defeated Ontario 37 25 in Monroe county prep action. Norwalk led 11 7 after one quarter and 18 9 at halftime with Zimmerman scoring 15 for Norwalk while Pat Collins led Ontario with 17. Norwalk B squad beat Ontario seconds 21 6.

Norwalk Ontario Wis Monroe County Zimmerman Pat Collins

Eight Thousand Rose Bowl Tickets Allocated for UCLA Illini Tilt

Public sale begins Monday at 1 pm in Pasadena for the Rose Bowl game attracting a limited 8 000 ducats maximum with two tickets per customer. UCLA and Illinois demand plus student and alumni interests limit the distribution, marking the smallest public allotment in 32 years.

Pasadena UCLA Illinois

Badgers Meet Marquette Five in Sellout Tilt

Milwaukee audience awaits the Marquette Wisconsin game slated for tomorrow night at the auditorium, a complete sellout of 5 672 indicating strong local interest. Madison coach Bud Foster names a 16 man varsity squad for the return tilt versus the Hilltoppers as Wisconsin faces USC at Badger Fieldhouse Monday night.

Milwaukee Stan Lowe Stan Madison Tiger Bud Foster Hilltoppers Bob Cook Exner Menzel Larry Pokryzwinski Dick Falls Art Rizzi Doug Holcomb Ed Mills Bob Haarlow Gil Hertz Jim McDonald Walt Lautenbach Glen Selbo Bob Mader Doug Rogers Tom Rippe Bob Krueger Wisconsin University of Southern California Badger

Taylor Quintet Caps Overtime Triumph

Taylor beat Alma Center 29 27 in overtime to win Trempealeau Valley action. Alvernon Knutson scored the winning bucket for Taylor as Alvie Olson led with 15 points and Knutson added nine. Don Bochert had eight for Alma Center.

Alma Center Wis Taylor Alvernon Knutson Alvie Olson Knutson Don Bochert Alma

Mondovi Beats Gilmanton 32-29 In Non-Conference Showdown

Mondovi defeated Gilmanton 32-29 in Mondovi Wisconsin. The Beavers trailed 7-6 after one and 19-11 at halftime before rallying in the final period to pull away 30-24 and finish 32-29. Arlie Everson and Newell Erickson led Mondovi with 12 points each, while Walt Bauer added 10. Gilmanton’s Marum had 11 and Rud’s eight led the visitors.

Mondovi Wis Gilmanton Arlie Everson Newell Erickson Walt Bauer Marum Rud

Iowa and Northwestern Remain Unbeaten in Big Nine Action

Iowa defeated St Marys of California 44 to 41 while Northwestern beat North Carolina 65 to 51 keeping both teams undefeated in the Western Conference standings. Michigan plays Stanford in Ann Arbor opening a five game Midwest tour for the Indians.

Chicago Iowa Northwestern Hawkeyes St. Mary's California Wildcats North Carolina Chicago Stadium University of Texas Longhorns de Paul Michigan Stanford Ann Arbor Wolverines Indians Middle West Michigan State Tulane University Loyola University of Chicago Davenrt St. Ambrose Estern Illinois Teachers of Washington Southern California Notre Dame Drake South Bend St. Mary's of California Bradley University Peoria

Terp Quint Wins 37-24 In City Loop Clash

Fran Lupie star of Central high and La Crosse State Teachers led AFL to an 86-22 victory over Orange Crush at Logan. Lupie poured in 18 field goals and 3 free throws for 39 points, setting a league record and moving toward unofficial scoring lead. Other top scorers include Pohl 17, Ingham 16, Dowell 11, Anderson 8 for AFL and Grabhorn 6, Smevoy 6 for Orange Crush.

Fran Lupie Central High School la Crosse State Teachers Orange Crush Logan Lupie Ken Ingham AFL Bill Dowell Johnny Anderson Cal Grabhorn Wayne Smevoy Tribune Peerless Longfellow Hill Pohl Dick Zimmerman Euey Fry Terps Rhomber Olson Dwyer Reihl Jim Dingledein Rhomberg S. Bill Oilers Ray Sam Gene Lind Oilers John Bigelow Gil Aspenson Johnny Schmidts Ed Rendler Sam's Dick Brown Pia Mor Mandicap League Laundry Workers Lax Garment Co Arnie’'s W. A. Not Maate Pennant Co Om Trane Hiviera Sportewear Cortland’s Jewelry Ov Ed's Tavern Club Gysyl Haraldson's Sears Roebuck Roger's Furn Northern States Albrecht la Crosse Laundry L. Albrecht Cargills Lawking Co. Parley Tex Carlson M. Lowell L. Kinwitter H. Gstalder Jack Dwyer G. Bucwett V. Troyanek Ed Deal al Lowell Wall Gold Cross Shoes Trass Lhx Newbury Bar Hill's Oliers A & Sam's Harron n.Lindt Garin Browr Kreuser Pure Tostrudee Hendler Steve & Lucile Ono Lind Pitepatrick Netleman Atpenson Yeager Geo. Tire & Niry Higelow Slabache K. Matiak Bebmitel Blazerki Pohlman Rh. Muchienkamp K Monsoor C Giuggenbuchl M. B. Donavonski Monsoor Rudrud N. Waemuth Weisbecker Nicrady Steve & Lucile’ Erickson Cary Anderson Treangen Nube Pantie L. Rendell Carisorf Lowelle Sas Nelson Dwyer Beechmen Mattie Biercante M. Moff B. Weishecker Harnse H Metta i OM Mlank Weiss Temp Wiedahl Solief Leo & Johnnies Tavern Pohle Weiland Howle's Bar Gillmeister OJ Frey Brewery Wire Schoenfield Horner Aye Graham Barte-Mills Creamery Vie's Tavern van Gorden G Law Trailer Co Law's Drugs Hawkins Tavern Newbaure's An the Vogue Tavern Matt's Taver Hofbrau Tavern Kraus Troyenek

Augusta Tops Osseo Five In MV Loop

Augusta defeated Osseo 42-26 in a Mississippi Valley League game. Ernie Hadern led Augusta with 19 points, Dale Erickson added eight, and Ed Anderson seven as the home team built a 34-15 lead in the final period.

Augusta Wis Osseo High School Augustans Ernie Hadern Dale Erickson Ed Anderson Russ Larson

Saturday Deadline for Y Holiday Tournament

Saturday is the deadline for teams to enter the YWCA holiday basketball tourney. Two sections run. Cubs ages 9 12 play December 27 27 and Juniors ages 13 15 on December 28 and 31. Teams file at the YMCA or City Recreation Department. First second and third place receive championship awards.

YWCA Cubs YMCA City Recreational Department

Robinson Gets Title Chance in Madison Square Garden Bout

Sugar Ray Robinson seeks the welterweight title against Tommy Bell of Youngstown in a 15 round MSG fight. The Harlem star, called the uncrowned champion, is a heavy favorite to win and gain official recognition from the New York commission and the NBA after years of delay.

New York Sugar Ray Robinson Tommy Bell Youngstown Ohio Sugarman Bell New York Commission National Boxing Association Madison Square Garden

Westby City 5 Organized Roots for Veterans Team

Westby Wisconsin formed a city basketball squad featuring ex war veterans led by manager Burton Bergum. The five straight wins ended with a 42 to 38 loss to the Elroy Colonels in a Tri County league game. The club has defeated La Farge Hillsboro Ontario Cashton and Bangor and schedules include duels with Sparta West Salem Milleboro Tomah and Cashton.

Westby Wis Elroy Colonels Lyell Neprud Ralph Jacobson Ted Jacobson Doug Jefson Roger Peterson la Vern Olson Art Theige Vern Olson Jim Holt Lester Skundberg Mike Looker la Vern Hall Goodulin Seheel Maynard Linding Burton Bergum la Farge Hillsboro Ontario Cashton Bangor Sparta West Salem Milleboro Tomah

SeeMees coast past North Side Devils in blowout win

The SeeMees overwhelmed the North Side Devils 47 to 16 at Logan High as Dwyer led scoring with 18 points while Gartner Bott and Wittenberg added four each for the losers. Don Wolf starred for the Coons, scoring 30 in a 66 to 26 rout of the North Side Winhawks.

SeeMees North Side Devils Logan High Dwyer Gartner Bott Wittenberg Don Wolf Coons Winhawks Wolf Bruchman

Pro Basketball Scores From Associated Press Games

AP reports close results across several NBA games with teams including St Louis Providence Chicago and Buffalo posting varying margins. Notable scores show Providence 81 over Chicago 77 and St Louis 76 over Boston 74 as Cleveland 44 and Syracuse 61 beat Port Wayne 47.

Tomah City Quintet Triumphs Over Port Edward 61 48

Tomah Wis Special Tomah's Ranney's Dairy basketball team in the Tri county cage loop defeated Port Edward 61 to 48. H Henry led Tomah with 16 points while Port Edwards center Fichstead scored 21 and Oijlechlage added 11. K Henry contributed 14 for Tomah along with Burnestad 12 and Boehm 11.

Tomah Wis Ranney's Tri-county Port Edward H. Henry Port Edwards Fichstead Oijlechlage Steinfelt K. Henry D. Burnestad Boehm

Prairie du Chien Routs Lancaster 46 to 19 in Wisconsin Hoop

Larry Lake led Prairie du Chien to a 46 19 win over Lancaster in a Southwestern Wisconsin loop game. Prairie held the lead from start to finish, 9 4 after one quarter and 37 13 after three. In the opener Prairie defeated Lancaster 48 to 4.

Prairie du Chien Lancaster Wis Larry Lake Prairie du Chien High School Wisconsin Prairie

Cashton Earns Monroe Conference Win Over Kendall

Cashton high school defeated Kendall 32 to 20 in Monroe county conference basketball with a 12-8 halftime lead. Hanson and Bates led Cashton with 10 points apiece while Schanke contributed five for Kendall. In the preliminary game, Cashton also won 19- (incomplete).

Kendall Wis Cashton High School Monroe County Hanson Bates Schanke

College Basketball Scores From AP Roundup

College games result summaries show City College of New York defeating Howling Green 52 to 45. Marvard beat Kosten University 55 to 45. Pennsylvania topped William and Mary 73 to 46. Canisius triumphed over St. Honaventure 53 to 35. Washington-Jefferson lost to Hethany W Va 44 to 5. Detroit defeated Lock Haven 57 to 57. Midwest Tulane 67 edged Chicago Loyola 52.

City College New York Howling Green Ohio Marvard Kosten Univ Pennsylvania William and Mary Canisius St. Honaventure Washington-Jefferson Hethany W Detroit Lock Haven Teches. M. Midwest Tulane Chicago Loyola

Indians Are Undefeated in Showdown With Tomah Indians

Aquinas high school basketball hosts undefeated Tomah in a two game evening bill at 8 p m with a 7 p m preliminary. Tom Curry leads Tomah as top scorer while Gene Schacher Red Quick and Dick Davis pace the visitors. Aquinas counters with Jim Warner Dan Spika and Jim Knutson but Jerry Graf is out until after Christmas.

Aquinas High School Hale Quandt Tomah Indians Tom Curry Tomah Curry Gene Schacher Red Quick Dick Davis Dwight Dickenson Phil Schrempf Chargers Aquinas Jim Warner Courtman Dan Spika Jerry Graf Rudy Horschak Giant Quick Jim Knutson Don Watesky Knutson

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