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La Crosse Tribune

Location

La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Dec 22, 1961

Page

15

Tomah High Tops Portage 58 to 44 in South Central

Tomah High School defeated Portage 58 to 44 to even its South Central Conference record at 2-2 in a Thursday game. Tomah shot 26 of 31 from the free throw line while Portage went 10 of 15. Terry Richard scored 12 for Tomah and Pat Ducklow and Gerald Bett hauser added 11 each. Portage leaders Bill Wesenberg and Lanny Hays had 10 points each. Tomah also won the B game 35-33.

Portage Wis Tomah Dick Kliefoth Indians Terry Richard Pat Ducklow Gerald Betthauser Dave Myer Chuck Ludeking Bill Wesenberg Lanny Hays

Giants rest key players ahead of Packers title game

Three Giants veterans Webster Brown and Walton were held out with injuries while others practiced lightly at Yankee Stadium. Coach Sherman barred full drills until Tuesday as the team readies for the NFL title showdown with Green Bay in Green Bay on Sunday December 31. Morrison hobbling as Giants gear up to stop Packers run threat Jim Taylor.

NEW York New York Giant Yankee Stadium Alex Webster Roosevelt Brown Joe Walton Allie Sherman Green Bay Packers Sherman Giants Cleveland Philadelphia Field Dick Nolan Bill Stits Jim Taylor Taylor

Shrine East-West Game players visit hospital crippled children

Forty eight top college players visit Shrine Hospital for Crippled Children in San Francisco as they prepare for the Shrine East West Game at Kezar Stadium. IRV Goode and Roman Gabriel among stars greeting the kids and signing autographs for eager youngsters like Maria the 18 month old patient.

Harry Jupiter Associated “Press SAN Francisco Todd Gary Barnes Clemson Kezar Stadium Shrine Hospital Maria Irv Goode Kentucky Roman Gabriel North Carolina State Gabriel

NFL Cornered Says Owner Of Patriots

Boston AP Bill Sullivan president of Boston's American Football League club says the NFL has been whipped in its hope the AFL would fold. He claims the NFL thought the AFL would not start and now says they are in the corner.

Boston Bill Sullivan American Football League National Football League AFL NFL Sullivan

Heilman Posts 620 Series In Ladies AFL at Pla-Mar

Gerry Heilman from Hilton's Pharmacy rolled a 620 series in the Ladies AFL at Pla-Mar Lanes with games of 183 223 and 214.

Gerry Heilman Pla-Mar Gerry Hilton’s Pharmacy

Ski Report Mt Telemark Hayward Snow Base Strong

Two inches of new snow add to a 15 to 30 inch base at Mt Telemark Hayward. Skiing described as excellent with good conditions across the slopes.

MT. Telemark Hayward

Iowa and Purdue Earn Non-Loop Cager Wins

Iowa routed Nevada 88 to 46 as Don Nelson led with 26 points and the Hawkeyes improved to 4-2 in non conference play. Purdue beat Evansville 83 to 77 with Mel Garland scoring 25 and Tim McGinley and Jerry Berkshire 16 each, snapping Evansville’s five game home win streak.

Iowa University of Nevada Purdue Evansville Ind Big Ten Nevada Hawkeyes Hawks Wolf Pack Hawkeye Don Nelson Boilermakers Terry Dischinger Mel Garland Tim McGinley Jerry Berkshire Cornell Illinois Indiana Iowa State Michigan State Butler Minnesota Marquette Brown Northwestern Penn State Ohio State

High School and College Basketball Scores Across Regions

Regional high school contests report La Crosse Central 55 over Wausau 1st, Platteville 61 Prairie du Chien 60, Tomah 58 Portage 44, and state matchups with Madison East 71 over Janesville 50. College and pro results include Purdue 83 Evansville 77, Creighton 91 Rice 57, Drake 82 San Diego State 51, Boston 122 New York 103, and Chicago 113 Cleveland 112.

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Rams Sail Toward Uncertain Deals As Tom Wilson Hopes Free Agency

Los Angeles Rams receive discord as Tom Wilson announces he hopes to negotiate as a free agent with another club. The veteran back seeks a new contract and potential landing choice beyond his current team.

Tom Wilson LOS Angeles Los Angeles Rams

Villanova Coach Criticizes Browns Signing

Villanova football coach Alex Bell voices disappointment and ethical concerns over the Cleveland Browns signing of end Ron Meyers before Meyers exhausted his college eligibility. Bell says the issue reflects broader ethical questions in pro sports.

Villanova Alex Bell Cleveland Browns Ron Meyers Bell Harvard

Warmath Laughs Off Rumor Linking Him With Cadets

Minnesota coach Murray Warmath dismissed rumors he would take the Army head coaching job. He said no contact had been made and he is happy at Minnesota. Warmath led the Gophers toward a Rose Bowl appearance against UCLA, with practice details and player injuries noted.

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Marquette Hit Stride Says Coach Hickey

Milwaukee AP Eddie Hickey, Marquette coach, says the team has hit stride and will challenge Minnesota on Saturday. The lineup has remained the same for four games after a 92 75 win over Wisconsin. Jefferson impressed with defense, scoring 12 points.

Milwaukee Marquette Eddie Hickey Minnesota Wisconsin Len Jefferson Jefferson

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