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Newspaper

La Crosse Tribune

Location

La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Dec 23, 1961

Page

5

McGee Calls Packer Practice Refreshing After Layoff

Green Bay reports a refreshed Packers practice as Max McGee returns from a cracked rib injury suffered December 10 against San Francisco. He rejoined the squad in light work, saying it felt good and that wind recovery is the key. The team prepares for the NFL playoff game December 31 with two days of rest planned for Christmas. Linebacker Ray Nitschke and Boyd Dowler arrived from the Army, and Jim Taylor practiced in a limited role while John Symank sat out with a rib injury.

Green Bay Green Max Lines Taylor McGee Los Angeles Bane Nades Besin Cesnaken San Francisco Packers Ray Nitschke Boyd Dowler Jim Taylor John Symank Packer Vince Lombardi Brown County Arena

Oilers Favored To Retain AFL Title In San Diego

The Houston Oilers, 10-3-1, aim to repeat as AFL champions against the San Diego Chargers, 12-2, in Balboa Stadium with George Blanda and Billy Cannon leading Houston. Chargers quarterback Jack Kemp provides the offense as Ern ie Ladd’s health looms over San Diego’s defense in a pivotal title clash.

San Diego Calif Houston Oilers San Diego Chargers Balboa Stadium ABC Network Oilers George Blanda Billy Houston Wally Lemm Chargers Sid Gulman

Bowling Scores Salem Bowling Big Green Lake Stocking

Arcades lanes list city league standings and high scores with numbers for La Claire Bus Line Culp's Tavern Pepsi Cola Nelson Clothing Ralph's Market Dairyland Power and players led by D Prick D Shore E Niebling W LeJeune T Clark C Schuster plus high single Myron Swennes 224.

la Claire Culp's Tavern Pepsi-Cola Nelson Clothing Co Ralph's Market Dairyland Power D. Prick D. Shore E. Niebling W. LeJeune T. Clark C. Schuster Myron Swennes Recreation League ReCreation Alley S&h Sport Shop Holmen Dairy Charlotte Hat Shop Roellig’s Bendel's Toepel's la X Bottling Co Bob's Bar Erickson’s Bakery la X Communica Pitaner's Cleaners Bodega M. Simonson L. Lyman C. Koch P. Burbach Igh L. Ostreng G. Alverson C. Larson L._ Tooke B. Zunker M. Marcus Ly Tooke B. Christianson C. Gilles E. Zierke M. Zuefluh Hansen Jets Glen's Bar Betty Zunker Shamrock Lanes Tire's Bar Dugan's Mercantile League Greenhorns Ridgeview Inn Krome’s Tavern Klein & Son Puent’s Flowers Lucky Tavern Schumacher's F. H Karl's Tavern Manske Manske’s Bar Bohemian Hall Police Howard's Clothes Packers A. Walters L. Lenox E. Osgood P. Solberg Ray Hutson Chevnutson J. Strupp F. Kaiser R. Lichtie la X Pioral Co M. Zumach B. Schulze J. Chase Commercial League B. Zierke M. Hendrickson A. Gilles J. Guggenbuehl Abe Texaco M. Mahlum A. Anderson Hobart & Huss B. Thebe Ball & Chain League R. Tuma R. Bendel Blanchard Cloth R. McFadden Engebretson Bob’s Flowers Sun Drop Hoeth Alpine Inn Pepsi-Co Wettstein’s Con’s Grill P. DeClute K. Sprain Swartz Market Lea Men— G. Manninger Miller C. Potter Potter F. Perci MERRY Salem Hatchery L. Neihetsel W. Borger M. Anderson J. Carter Pischke Motors H. Johnson C. Miller I&h Body Shop Marc Miller F. Amundson J. Taylor Lew & Sow J. Wieman R. Young Orrin’s Builders the Surf Roger's Stand Metzger Farmers Co-op Bob's Standard J. Schurrer V. Mettille E. Seeger M. Wilder S. Anderson E. Johnson C. Lambert E. Hesselberg J & R Standard Rose St. Merchants Rocky's Bar Neon Supply J. Knebes J. Tornblom D. Kieinke T. Bolles Herman Builders Polk Industries Jay’s Mobil Homes Herman Construct Boone Docks Twilite Schlitzer's D. Greene E. Beranek B. Gilster L. Kapelke IGA Popcorn Tavern Rebel Rousers J. Raymer W. Walter Sportsview Inn Endhammer North Side Friendly Papacek Texaco R's K. Hagel Barber Shopper's T. Brockman Handicap Co. Lambert Curve Inn J. Thompson B. Burroughs Hurd John Deer F. Shifter V. Snider D. Bartsch B. Gaskill Rhodes Fireside Clayton Lambert M. Stokke L. Farley E. Nockels G. Rieland L. Tauscher J. Blank J. Olson Labus L. Johnson West Plumbing Shamrock Ladies’ League G. Clark D. Gaskill Salem Motors Lorna Farley L. John Enders la Crescent Motors Son Lakeview Gambles Otto's Tavern Swamrock 4ils-Chalmers Fitz's M. Metzger H. Meyer W. Gerke Consolidated Build H. Small T. West Ranch Motel Seeger C. Snyder Commodore Neumann Electric Masewicz L. Panek Wehr’s Electric P. Justin Z. Huerkam Stephan’s Berry M. McLaughlin Ern's Bar Lakeview Food Knutson M. Smith Maple Grove J. Barton E. Heberlein Drain Florence McLaughlin B. Russell E. Temp Don's Cities H. Schreier G. Temp Denson D. Schroeder C. Schmikla G. Summerfeld L. Helmer Douvy Standard South Lancs Andy's Pizza W. Severson Bowler’s Pro Shop Newby G. Hanson McKenzie P. Nonstad L. Lewison B. Kato McCurdy D. McKenzie Bob Temte

Kentucky Cagers Face Kansas State For Tourney Title

In Lexington Kentucky the fourth ranked Kansas State meets Kentucky for the University of Kentucky Invitational title. Kansas State star Mike Wroblewski scored 31 points against Xavier to drive an undefeated Musketeers loss. Kentucky guard Larry Pursifal posted a tournament record 17 field goals as Kentucky beat Tennessee 96-69 with 34 points for Pursifal.

Lexington Kansas State Kentucky University of Kentucky Mike Wroblewski Xavier Musketeers Cincinnati Larry Pursifal Wildcats Tennessee Wroblewski Parsifal

Tiger Fernandez Winner Gets Champ

Miami Beach AP report says the middleweight winner between Florentino Fernandez and Dick Tiger will meet champion Gene Fullmer. The 10 round televised bout is set for the Miami Beach Convention Hall. Fernandez, now living in Miami, previously lost to Fullmer in Utah last July. Tiger, from Nigeria, has defeated Terry Downes to hold the European middleweight title.

Miami Beach Fla Florentino Fernandez Dick Tiger Gene Fullmer Chris Dundee Fernandez Havana Miami Fullmer West Jordan Utah Tiger Nigeria Terry Downes

Warmath Rates Michigan State Purdue Tough for Gophers

Minnesota coach Murray Warmath analyzed the 1961 foes as the hardest tests, noting Michigan State and Purdue were physical powerhouses with Michigan State speed. He highlighted injuries from the Purdue and Wisconsin games and warned UCLA will present size and depth challenges for his Rose Bowl contenders.

Jerry Liska Associated Press Pasadena Calif Murray Warmath Minnesota Michigan State Purdue Gophers Wisconsin Badgers Ron Miller Warmath Ohio State Ohio State Duffy Daugherty Smith UCLA Haffner Bob Smith Mike Haffner

Santa Moves In On Preparations For Rose Bowl

In Pasadena California AP Santa Claus halts Rose Bowl prep as Minnesota and UCLA pause for Christmas. Minnesota carries on with final double workout then a Sunday drill before a Christmas Day break. UCLA has a light drill and a Sunday Monday holiday. UCLA and Minnesota plan late week moves to Long Beach City College for the final New Year’s Day game phase.

Pasadena Calif Santa Claus Minnesota UCLA Gophers Uclans Bill Barnes Long Beach City College Murray Warmath Barnes Lafayette Long Beach

North Squad Prepares for College All Star Game in Miami

North squad players cut practice short to attend the wedding of Rut gers center Alex Kroll and Phyllis Benford at a Miami Beach hotel at 11 a.m. The North and South teams praised workouts for the Orange Bowl game with Duffy Daugherty noting the players’ assignments and spirit and Frank Howard calling the South practice the best yet as both teams gear up for the December 25 showdown in Miami.

Miami Beach Fla Rutgers Alex Kroll Phyllis Benford Miami Duffy Daugherty Michigan State Clemson Frank Howard

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