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Newspaper

La Crosse Tribune

Location

La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Dec 23, 1947

Page

6

All-Star Quintet From CYO To Battle Harlem Legionnaires

City high school basketball standings show Petry of Central leading the scoring race with 74 points in six games. Nehring of Logan trails with 66, followed by Wateski of Aquinas at 61 and Thomas of Logan at 59 as the season pauses for holidays.

CYO Petry Centrals Merrin Nehring Logan Nehring Ranger Don Wateski Aquinas Jim Thomas Jim Lyden Mike Skemp Frank Shiffer Ralph Twitegan Mark Sutton, Jr Central Henry Smothers Jim Dunham Mi Mu Nehring Wateski Thomas Lyden Shiffer Twite Sutton Dunham Larkin Minard Bruha Misna Collins Spika M. Peterson Smevog el Whiting Larson Cody Koepeke Fl Jones Delegrave Runging Ee Gilster Ae A

Olympic Ski Leap Gets Face Lifting Ahead of 1948 Games

St Moritz prepares for the 1948 Winter Olympics with a refreshed ski leap profile. The jump remains 105 meters with a 30 degree average slope and 98 meter total height difference. Historic marks include Sigmund Ruud’s 69 meter effort in 1931 and Bradt’s 350.96 feet world record in Planica 1938.

ST. Moritz Switzerland Jnrun Sigmund Ruud Norway Asbjorn Ruud George Thrane Oslo Toble Iron Mountain Planica Yugoslavia

Calvert Distillers Trade Card at Wallingford Address

An advertisement for Calvert Reserve Blended 65 percent grain neutral spirits notes a Wallingford Connecticut address at 62 Prospect Street. Calvert Distillers Corp., New York City, is listed as the source.

Calvert Reserve Calvert Distillers Corp New York City

Local CYO Stars Lead Preseason Showdown With Legionnaires

Watts with Negro Crew and Collegians clash with the Legionnaires, formerly the Globe Trotters, in Aquinas league action. Tenants from CYO senior teams join the Collegians to face Arnie Veglahn and his Sanitone squad, with notable players from St. John’s to Blessed Sacrament and Holy Trinity among them. Tickets are available at multiple local outlets.

CYO Harlam Legiona Johnny Watts Collegians Sanitone Legionnaires Globe Trotters Aquinas Invaders Arnie Veglahn Sanitone Crew Jim Warner Jim Knutson Rudy Horshak Dick Shimshak Jim Cunningham John Steve Pavela Santtone Bob Scharnke Leo Kenny Veglah

Kautskys Rise From Cellar With Playoff Hopes Narrowed

The Indianapolis Kautskys moved out of last place in the Western division with a win over the Toledo Jeeps and host the Anderson Packers in a key home game. Minneapolis and Sheboygan led the Western standings after the Lakers defeated the Redskins, while George Mikan scored 20 as Rochester Royals visit Tri Cities. Syracuse Nationals stretched exhibition win streak to 18 with a 48 to 40 victory over Youngstown.

Indianapolis Indianapolis Kautskys Toledo Jeeps Kautskys Anderson Ind Packers Toledo Tri-Cities Black Hawks Moline Ill Minneapolis Sheboygan Wis Lakers Redskins George Mikan Rochester Royals Tri-Cities Syracuse Nationals Youngstown

College Basketball Results Roundup

East New York City College beat Utah State 82 to 46. Long Island University defeated Oregon 49 to 47. Seton Hall trounced Texas A M 46 to 44. Michigan and Southern California 51 to 38. Xavier topped Ohio Wesleyan 54 to 34. Bowling Green Ohio won 86 to 73 over South Carolina. Lawrence Tech 43 Texas Christian 40. Illinois 71 Washington State 35. Drake 65 Colorado A M 44. Milliken 69 over Arkansas State 56. Evansville 56 Oakland City 46. Southwest San Diego State 60 Texas Mines 57. Oklahoma 75 Wisconsin 49. Far West Eastern Washington College of Education 58 over a52. San Francisco U 48 over Gonzaga 51 Whitworth 45. Denver 69 Marshal 56. California 68 Baylor 57. Santa Barbara College 47 Pepperdine 40.

East New York City College Utah State Long Island U Oregon Seton Hell Texas A. & M Westichigan Southern California Xavier Ohio Wesleyan Bowling Green Ohio South Carolna Lawrence Tech Texas Christian Illinois Washington State Drake Colorado A. & M Milliken Arkansas State Evansville Oakland City Southwest San Diego State Texas Mines

La Crosse Golden Gloves and AAU Entry Blank 1948

An entry form for the 1948 La Crosse District Golden Gloves and Wisconsin AAU tournament requests acceptance for boxers to compete January 27 and February 3 at the Avalon Ballroom La Crosse. It details divisions weights, novice limits, eligibility, and waivers including non-liability for entrants and parent/guardian signatures for minors.

LA Crosse State Athletic Commission Wisconsin Aau Chicago le Crosse Wisconsin Minneapolis Boston Main Street Avalon Ballroom

Holy Cross Keeps CYO Streak With Fifth Win

Holy Cross remains undefeated in the CYO senior league after a 47-16 demolition of St. James, led by Ed Cunningham with 11 and Don Horton with 10. St. Wenceslaus trails one game back after beating St. John’s 49-20 as Jack Schmitz scored 17. Blessed Sacrament beat St. Mary’s 28-19 and Holy Trinity defeated St. Joseph’s 34-25.

Holy Cross St. Wenceslaus CYO St. James Wences Five Northsiders Ed Cunningham Don Horton Tom Collins James Crew St. John’s Jack Schmitz Dick Hinytzke Thorson Wencels Blessed Sacrament St. Mary’s Jim Burns Garrighy Holy Trinity St. Joseph's CYO Tilt Bott J. Weiland Jim Wagner St. Joe’s Oost Wenceslaus St. James St. John's St. Holy Trinity St. Mary's James Ingham Dayton Cu'ingham Smith Schmickin Rendier Marrion Collins Mehren Delenbach Horton Sciborski Johnston Schmickler Adams Goeser Holy Trinity Bott Fett Oo Joseph's Ti McConaghy Wolling B. Weiland Soller Weigele Jim Wegnerg Zanter Semb Joe Wegnerg Adams and Goeser Sacrament Wee Mary's B. Burns DJ Yeager J. Burns Toverson Murphy Stuber Larson

Bowling Scores From Arcade Alleys Like Prairie League Night

Arcade Alleys Handicap totals 746 838 809 and 7289. Pranklin Iron Works 747 745 793 and 2264. Norby's Conf. 602 650 726 and 1978. Mulder's Grocery 724 684 714 and 2122. La Crosse Laundry 642 94 1786. Tighe's Kittens 641 616 1904. High ae M Volk. High Team League Bailly Rorabaugh 469. Wendling 469. Volk 5201. Clark 450. Krueger 497. Ehrsam 440. Koblitz 475. Satka 440. LADIES ARCADE LEAGUE Bodega Lunch Club 659 607 631 1897. Meighen Supply Co. 683 631 620 1936. Babe's Dist. Co. 677 3237 660 7074. The Spot 704 670 630 2004. Monsoor Grocery 602 614 636 1852. Real Food Shop 677 608 690 1975. High single V Bruha 205. High Team RB Freeman 503. L Lehrke 416. A Loeffiad 459. H Slavens aie A Jones 46h. Clark 408. V Bruha 436. Schreier 408. E Selke 418. E Schild 47

Kitty Korner Tavern Pranklin Iron Works Norby’s Conf Mulder’s Grocery la Crosse Laundry Tighe’s Kittens High Ae M. Volk

Michigan State to face three undefeated foes next season

East Lansing will see Michigan State square off with three unbeaten national powers: Michigan on Sept. 25 at home, Notre Dame on Oct. 9 renewing a 27 year gap, and Penn State on Oct. 23 away. The Spartans expand stadium to 50 000 seats for 1950.

East Lansing Mich NEA Michigan State Michigan Notre Dame Penn State Wolverines Spartans Biggie Munn

Coast To Coast College Teams Ready For Bowl And Garden Show

Southern California squads start January 1 as football unit faces Michigan in the Pasadena Rose Bowl while the basketball team from Long Island University plays at Madison Square Garden that night.

Los Angeles

Football Pays Well In Torino Offer Details

Italian football players in Torino are offered a $2000 signing bonus and a $500 monthly salary plus additional bonuses, highlighting lucrative terms for players joining local clubs.

Torino Italy

Harlem Legionnaires Meet Cashton Warriors In Local Showdown

The Harlem Legionnaires visit Cashton Wisconsin to face the Cashton Warriors at the Community Hall. The event starts 8 15 pm with doors at 6 30 pm and a 7 15 pm preliminary. The Legionnaires boast a 150 game schedule with 136 wins and 16 losses.

Cashton Wis Harlem Legionnaires Cashton Warriors Legionnaires United States Canada Mexico Warriors

Sanitone Nets Second Win Delivers 77 48 Rout

Sanitone, a top amateur team in La, routed Modern Laundry 77 to 48 at the YMCA gym in an exhibition. Arnie Veglahn led with 25 points, Big Judge added 25, Don Garin 13, and John Bigelow 12 for Sanitone. Buck Ness and Jim Jacobsen led Laundry with 13 apiece.

Sanitone YMCA Arnie Veglahn Luther College Don Garin John Bigelow Buck Ness Jim Jacobsen

Eagles Owner Denies NFL Quit Claims Amid Draft Spat

Pittsburg report says Alexis Thompson owner of the Philadelphia Eagles denies expressing intent to quit the NFL unless the league adopts a common draft of college players with the All-America Conference.

Pittsburgh Alexis Thompson Philadelphia Eagles National Football League

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