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Newspaper

La Crosse Tribune

Location

La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Dec 20, 1949

Page

14

Hoosiers Beat Oregon State In Big Ten Opener

Indiana's Hoosiers won 65-60 at Corvallis to start their Big Ten title bid, led by Lou Watson 13, Bill Garrett 12, and Jerry Stateville 12. Iowa edged Notre Dame 64-62 behind Bob Wollers 20, while Iowa State toppled Northwestern 64-54. Northwestern suffered injuries to Bob Hughes and Jim Barr as the losses mounted.

Chicago Indiana Corvallis Ore Oregon Coast Chamons Hoosiers Lou Watson Bill Garrett Jerry Stateville Mican Carolina State Don McIntosh Guy Vander Kay Iowa Notre Dame South Bend Bob Wollers Iowa State Northwestern Ames Wildcats Jack F Ray Angelis Northwestern Eforts Bob Hughes Jim Barr Michigan Oregon State North Carolina State Minnesota Washing Wisconsin

Honor Field Meyer Here Honor Field Meyer Here

Two former Logan high school athletes now stars at Carleton College Northfield Minnesota will be honored at a dinner at the Linker hotel Thursday night December 22 Gordy Meyer captain elect of the 1950 football squad and George Field senior won multiple monograms will attend with Carleton alumni and parents Vice President Charles J Miel to speak. Meyer led Carleton in 1949 ground gains Field was a top scorer with 24 points. Jep Knox will show Carleton game films. Meredith A Torrance arranging the dinner.

Logan High School Carleton College Northfield Minn Linker Gordy Meyer George Field Meyer James C. Meyer N. 20Th Street Field Carleton Donald E. Field Wood Street Charles J. Miel Mever Jep Knox Minnesota Meredith A. Torrance la Crosse

Villian Bob Wagner Defeats John Long In Mat Main

In a headlining wrestling match at the Avalon ballroom Tuesday Bob Wagner defeated John Long in a no holds barred main event. Wagner employed a wide range of holds and maneuvers to secure the victory, drawing boos from a fair sized crowd at the controversial decision.

Villian Bob Wagner John Long Bob Wag P. Buffalo Eee Ae Jum Joh Avalon Ball Room Wagner

Smoked flavoring via closed chamber process touted

The article describes a new method to smoke soft-textured foods by burning wood in a sealed chamber and forcing the smoke through the food in a second container with a blower. It also reviews a wrestling card featuring Long, Wagner, Pazandak, Watson, Gagne and Mars with results and notable incidents.

Fairchild Tops Hixton 33 26 in Valley clash

Fairchild racked up a Trempealeau Valley conference game on the road, defeating Hixton 33 to 26. The teams were tied 23 23 late in the third before Fairchild surged to the win. McGaver and Creaton each scored eight for Fairchild while Bruce Larson led Hixton with ten and Jay Berg added eight.

Hixton Wis Fairchild McGaver Creaton Bruce Larson Jay Berg

Noon weight varies with sun and moon positions

A person weighs more at noon when the sun is on the meridian than at any other time, and weighs least at the new moon when both the sun and the moon are on the meridian.

National League Sets Records in 1949 Season

The National League broke three major records and tied four others in 1949. Ralph Kiner led with 51 homers and 16 in a single month, Stan Musial topped hits and triples, and Red Schoendienst set fielding marks at second base.

New York Ralph Kiner Pittsburgh Swat Babe Ruth Johnny Mize New York Giants St. Louis Cardinals Kiner Stan Musial Schoendienst Seminick Alker Cooper Cincinnati Cooper Willie Jones Philadelphia Jackie Robinson Brooklyn St. Louis

Whitehall Five Trips Taylor Quint For 43 38 Victory

Whitehall wins 43 38 over Taylor in a non conference game at Whitehall Wisconsin. Whitehall trails at three quarters then outscores Taylor in the final period. Fred Johnson scores 17 for Whitehall while Maynard leads Taylor with 21 points.

Whitehall Trips Taylor Quint Wis Taylor Fred Johnson Maynard

Knicks Defeat Anderson 86 83 in NBA Action

The New York Knickerbockers beat Anderson 86 to 83 as Syracuse slips in the Eastern division chase. Anderson led Western standings with 15 7 as New York improves to 18 7 behind Syracuse. John Hargis scored 20 and Harry Gallatin 17 for Andersones.

Associated Press New York Knickerbockers Syracuse National Basketball Association New York Five Anderson New York Knicks John Hargis Harry Gallatin

Boxing Results From Last Night Include Marciano Victory

Rocky Marciano stopped Phil Muscato in Brockton as a 123 percent fighter. Lew Jenkins knocked out Iggy Veccari in Boston at 138 percent. Buffalo and Sweet Water, Texas are listed with予.

Associated Press Rocky Marciano Brockton Phil Muscato Buffalo Boston Lew Jenkins Sweetwater Tex Iggy Veccari

Glenn Davis Eyes Baseball Career

Lt. Glenn Davis former West Point All American back on leave discusses pursuing baseball next spring. He expects to be released from the army to join a reserve role and notes interest from several major league clubs due to his speed and batting average above .400.

Los Angeles Jpj Glenn Davis West Point

Mission House Beats Northern Michigan Teachers 72 to 65

Plymouth Wis Mission House college basketball team shot 44 percent and overturned a halftime deficit 34 33 to defeat Northern Michigan State Teachers of Marquette 72 65. Louie Bluim added 22 points while Tom Kirby led the Teachers with 24 points.

Plymouth Wis Mission House College Northern Michigan State Teachers of Marquette Louie Bluim Mission House Tom Kirby

Sox Sign Tomahawk Second Baseman

The Chicago White Sox announce the signing of infielder Gerald Cook of Tomahawk to a 1950 contract with the Wisconsin Rapids club of the Wisconsin State league. Cook, a second baseman, starred at Tomahawk High and played last year with the Tomahawk Cubs in the Wisconsin Valley semi pro league.

Wisconsin Rapids Wis Chicago White Sox Gerald Cook Tomahawk Wisconsin Rapids Club Cook Tomahawk High School Tomahawk Cubs

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