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Newspaper

La Crosse Tribune

Location

La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Dec 22, 1947

Page

8

Sanitones Triumph 46 to 37 Over La Crosse Laundry

The Sanitones defeated La Crosse Laundry 46 to 37 on Longfellow Court as Arnie Vegian led with 20 points. Laundry led 22-22 at halftime but faded in the second half while the YMCA city champs pulled away in the third quarter. Edwin Cunningham topped Laundry with 21 points, with Dowell and Carlsson scoring eight each. Blair crushed Orange Crush 41-31 in the other Sunday game, Dean Van Gordon leading Blair with 19 points.

la Crosse Laundry Arnie Vegian Longfellow Court Sanstone Crosse Laundry Vvhn YMCA Bob Jake Ken Bey John Bigelow Don Garin John Jungbluth Ed Cunningham Benttenes Lax Leandry Bechermkef Hogue Gobiat Carlson Geriit Dowell Wegishne Byrerac iCungheame Jungbisthg iJohneong Bygeborg Ischeeie Sea ' Bere 4Sciborskig Ee Setels Gantitomes Laundry Mahike Ellison

Harmony and Mabel Rout Rushford and Houston in HF Cage Play

Harmony beat Rushford 44 to 33 to remain undefeated in HF league. Mabel edged Houston 36 to 31 in a tight finish to stay close to Peterson for second place. Peterson defeated Spring Grove 46 to 34 as Smaby led with 14 points. CaledoniaCaledonia-Caledonia-Caledonia-Caledonia postponed game to next Sunday due to mis arranging for Christmas break play resumes Jan 4.

Harmony Minn Rushford Houston-Fillmore County Dick Elliot Bob Crotty Dick Rostvold Carlson Rocky Carlson Rostvold Pace Rushford Sid Arnold Houston, Minn Mabel Peterson Houston Spring Grove Houston- Fillmore Jim Smaby Wally Floe Milford Malmin Dick Prolow Clifton Dahl Caledonia Ant

Ped Tankmen Cup Meet Nets La Crosse Swimmers Victory

The Ped Tankmen of La Crosse Teachers College won five of eight events in a 47 to 28 telegraphic meet against Gustavus Adolphus. Siesco and Grier led with three firsts. La Crosse swept two relays and set top times as they prepare for Beloit and McCallister duals.

la Crosse St. Paul Minn Bob Siesco Marv Grier Siesco Jim Timmel Grier Hanson Gustavus al Barry Claude Kaczmarek Kaczmarek Dick Grosse Don Buschatz Beescoe Barry Kacemareck Gustavus Adolphus Buschatz Russ Flink Nelson Fillmore Lindberg Sifford

Joe Louis Record Snapshot After Schmeling Loss

Joe Louis has suffered only one defeat since turning professional in 1934 a 32 round knockout by Max Schmeling on June 19 1936.

Joe Louis Max Schmeling

Orange Crush Five Heads to Soldiers Grove Showdown

Orange Crush, a National League Division senior circuit team, travels to Soldiers Grove for an 8 o clock basketball game on the hardwoods tonight.

Orange Crush Soldiers National League City Recreation Department Soldiers Grove

Galesville Defeats Trempealeau 54 to 31 in Little Six

Galesville beat Trempealeau 54 to 31 in a Little Six Conference game. Kaye Jacobson led with 12 points, Jerry Sylvester added 11, Jim Carlson had 13 for Trempealeau. Galesville schedules two December games and seeks additional local opponents.

Trempealeau Wis Galesville Gales Kaye Jacobson Jerry Sylvester Jim Carlson Taylor Winona Dutch Kitchens Art Severson

Clyde Woodry Elected President of Wisconsin Harness Group

Clyde Woody of Madison was chosen president of the Wisconsin Breeders and Harness Horse Association at its annual meeting. Other officers named include Emmett Wright Beloit as vice president August Born Milwaukee secretary treasurer and directors J P West Madison Edward Vogel Solon Mills NL J P Murphy Janesville and C J Langley Elkhorn.

Elkhorn Wis Clyde Woody Madison Wisconsin Breeders and Harness Horse Association Emmett Wright Beloit August Born Milwaukee J. P. West Edward Vogel Solon Mills J. P. Murphy Janesville C. J. Langley

City Recreation Seasonal Shutdown Halts Athletic Events

All athletic events of the city recreation department will be halted over the Christmas holidays due to reconditioning of gym floors. Activities will resume Jan. 4.

Wisconsin Bears Rally in Cal Slim Victory over Wisconsin

Wisconsin's Badgers fell 59 44 to California in Berkeley as Hanger 17 Wolfe 14 led the Bears while Wisconsin Reacted with Rehfeldt eight points in a tight second half. Oklahoma Sooners beat Missouri to claim third in the Big Six tourney. Sooners hold four wins and two losses this season.

Norman Okla Wisconsin Badgers California Bears Oklahoma University Berkeley Calif Oklahoma Sooners Kansas City Missouri Sooners Californians Dick Falls Doug Rogers Chuck Hanger Hanger Andy Wolfe Bob Cook Don Rehhfeldt Rehfeldt Pokryzywinski Ed Mills Catttornia Cook Walkers Tok’winskif Mills Smith Rogers S Wolfes Zorn I Lucase JB. Walker J Rippers Stradert Palis Tryon Schneider Cuneo Deans G. Walker Wolfe B. Walker Dean Pokrzywinski Palis

Black River Falls Five Rout Elroy 79 to 51

Black River Falls defeated Elroy by 79 to 51 as Norman Kranz scored 40 points for the winners. Kranz is the basketball coach at Black River Falls High School.

Black River Falls Elroy Kranz Wis Black River Falls City Elroy City Normannz Black River Falls High School

Geraldine Bollrud Totals 256 In City Bowling Week

Geraldine Bollrud rolled a high single score of 256 in a three game series with the Orphans and Pat's Plumberettes in Tomah Wisconsin. Her effort tops the 200 Club list including Clara Snider 234 Charlotte Howes 216 Beth Pearce 211 Wilda Rehberg 211 and Margaret Peterson 208.

Tomah Wis Orphans Pat's Geraldine Bollrud Clara Snider Charlotte Howes Beth Pearce Wilda Rehberg Margaret Peterson

Eagles Rout Steelers to claim eastern division title

The Philadelphia Eagles shut out the Pittsburgh Steelers 21 0 to clinch the NFL eastern division and set up a title game against the Chicago Cardinals. Pete Pihos blocked a kick and Steve Van Buren scored the opening touchdown as Earl Neale's squad dominated with 255 total yards and a 17 7 first down edge.

Pittsburgh Philadelphia Eagles Earl Greasy) Neale Chicago Cardinals Chicago Pittsburgh Steelers Eagles Forbes Field Steelers Philadelphia Pete Pihos University of Indiana Tommy Thompson Steve van Buren van Buren John B Jock) Sutherland Pihos Bob) Cifers Joe Muha Steagles Champs Johnny Clements Cifers Clement

Ohio State backs linked to Cleveland Browns in 1947 reports

A Columbus report claims four 1947 Buckeye backs Brugge Cline Sensanbaugher and Whisler could join the Cleveland Browns next season. Brugge and Whisler deny. Fesler notes possible approaches. Browns coach Brown says he did not sign OSU players, while OSU fears pro raids impacting the 1947 squad.

Ohio State Brown Columbus Cleveland Browns Buckeye Bob Brugge Ollie Cline Paul Brown Ohio State Journal Brugge Cline Deane Sensanbaugher Joe Whisler Whisler Seasonbaugher Browns Ohio Wes Fesler Parma Cleveland Buffalo Bills Buckeyes All America Conference National Professional Football League Sensanbaugher Bucks Fesler Journal Tommy James Detroit Lions Tony Adamle Bob Gaudio

Cashton Rally Tops Norwalk 58-50 in Wisconsin

Cashton Warriors overcame a 5-14 start to beat Norwalk 58-50 Sunday. Forward Don Hundt scored 20 points to spark the comeback, while Paul Ziegler led Norwalk with 10 points. Cashton moved ahead 43-34 after three quarters.

Cashton Wis Cashton Warriors Norwalk Don Hundt Invaders Paul Ziegler

Ladies Swanson Team Defeats VFW Outfit

A Sunday match at Pla yer Alleys saw Swanson Heavy Movers beat VFW as A Wittinger scored a 201 in a single game and Anita Caulum totaled 555 across three games. Swanson's trailed 1 then won the second game to finish 2 559 to 2 558 and M Wittinger led VFW with 224 in a single and 548 overall.

Men's Eagles Merchants League Aron’s Tri-State Kalamazoo Tilt Boney's Oval Shoe Store Sears Helleman's Nelson Clothing Co Dr. Danielson D. Bendel Erediow B. Bendel A. Betz Lewison W. Moers Palmquist C. Biddle Yankees Browns Cubs Brewers Giants Athletics Indians Reds Tigers Langue M. Bott Braves Pirates FP. Muehrenkamp C. Farley Rita Johnston N. Howard D. Zahn E. Hegenbarth Gantenbein Gollnick D. Paul M. Bautech M. Markham FE. Howly F. Huegel M. Faas Swanson A. Wittinger Singleton Anita Caulum M. Wittinger VFW

Kollers defeat Army Navy quintet in YMCA exhibition

Kollers Super Market rallied from a 16 to 14 halftime deficit to a 56 44 win over the Army Navy Store five. Jerry Greider and Tom Spence each scored 14 for Kollers while Jack Fry led Army Navy with 18 points.

Kollers Super Market Army-Navy Jerry Greider Tom Spence Jack Fry

Three La Crosse Teams To Bowl In ABC Meet

Three La Crosse teams will represent the area in the national ABC tournament at Detroit this year. The Old Style Lagers captained by Henry Kreuzer will compete in team, doubles and singles events March 27 and 28. The Bodega Lunch Club led by Errol Olson will perform May 10 for unit events and May 11 for singles and doubles, with Peerless Beers sharing the same schedule.

la Crosse Detroit Los Angeles Casey's Car Sales Henry Kreuzer Bodega Peerless Errol Olson Joe Wittinger

Galesville Legionnaires Triumph Over Black River Falls

Galesville Legionnaires defeated Black River Falls 42 to 37 in a non conference game on Friday night. Joe Gordon scored 29 home runs for Cleveland last season with 18 coming in the final three months and 53 runs batted in.

Black River Falls Wis Galesville Legionnaires Joe Gordon Cleveland

Murray Seeks Liberalization and Enforcement Tightening in Football Rules

Marquette coach Frank J. Murray, a National Football Coaches association rules committee member, says rules are okay but need more liberal substitution and stricter enforcement. He forecasts fireworks at the January New York meeting over the free substitution rule and cites flying blocks and illegal use of locked forearms as areas needing penalties. Murray mentions his long tenure at Marquette and past coaching stints including Virginia, noting a desire for stronger penalties to curb dangerous plays.

Milwaukee Marquette Frank J. Murray Murray National Football Coaches’ Association New York Hilltop University of Virginia

Bookmakers Favor Michigan Georgia Tech in Major Bowls

New York bookmakers list Michigan as a 14 point Rose Bowl favorite over Southern California and Georgia Tech as a 13 point Orange Bowl favorite over Kansas. Texas edges Alabama by seven in the Sugar Bowl while SMU gets 6 1 4 points over Penn State in the Cotton Bowl. Georgia leads Maryland by seven and a half in the Gator Bowl. Arkansas tops William and Mary by six in the Dixie Bowl. Shrine game East All Stars favored by seven and a half over the West. Texas Tech and Miami of Ohio sit even in the Sun Bowl.

New York Michigan Southern Methodist Texas Georgia Tech Southern California Pasadena Calif Wolverines Kansas Miami Alabama New Orleans Doak Walker Penn State Dallas Mississippi Charlie Conerly Barney Poole Texas Christian Memphis Georgia Maryland Jacksonville Fla Arkansas William and Mary Birmingham Ala San Francisco Notre Dame Johnny Lujack Texas Tech Ohio el Paso

Plant riches mark Somaliland’s ancient regional name

Somaliland has long been known as regio aromatica due to its abundance of aromatic plants. The label reflects historical trade and cultivation patterns in the region, highlighting a landscape famed for fragrant herbs and essential oils.

Somaliland Regio

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