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Newspaper

La Crosse Tribune

Location

La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Dec 27, 1952

Page

3

Browns and Lions face title tilt with key injuries

Cleveland led by coach Paul Brown faces Detroit in the world championship game at Municipal Stadium. End Mac Speedie and halfback Dub Jones are benched, leaving the Browns as underdogs for the seventh straight title game as about 50,000 fans fill the lake front stadium. Mutual and Dumont will broadcast the game nationwide.

Cleveland Browns Detroit Lions Municipal Stadium Paul Brown Mac Speedie Dub Jones Buddy Parker Brown Speedie Jones Lake Front Mutual Dumont

La Crosse Tribune Publisher and staff details

The La Crosse Tribune list shows publisher W. T. Burgess and editors R. L. Bangsberg J. E. Lienlokken Alfred W. Rice and others. It notes departments for Circulation Advertising Production and printing details. It includes delivery and mail subscription rates and service hours for missed papers.

W. T. Burgess R. L. Bangsberg J. E. Lienlokken Alfred W. Rice Gerald G. Moriarity Ed Keefe Howard Colvin A. E. Teachout Luther Wilkins L. Burgess Mgr la Crosse Sunday Tribune

Boxing results from various bouts include light terms

The report lists fighters by city and state and country with their weights and outcomes. Vince Martinez stopped Don Williams, Emerson Butcher outpointed Chief Crazy Horse, Georgie Dunn stopped Carlos Chavez in Edmonton, all per Associated Press briefs.

Associated Press New York Vince Martinez Paterson N.J Don Williams Worcester Mass West Palm Beach Emerson Butcher Rock Island Crazy Horse Rosebud Edmonton Alberta Georgie Dunn Carlos Chavez Los Angeles

Hawkeyes Beat Oregon 86 57 in Intersectional Showdown

Iowa toppled Oregon 86 57 at the Wisconsin Fieldhouse setting a new team scoring mark. Herb Thompson led the Hawkeyes with 18 as Wisconsin defense neutralized California's height edge while guard Chuck Siefert and center Paul Morrow paced the Badgers in the win over Oregon and the Big Ten swept the PCC in the doubleheader.

Madison Wisconsin California Badgers Big Ten Iowa Oregon Hawkeyes Western Ontario Chuck Siefert Bears Tom Ward Siefert Tony Stracka Bob McKeen Ward John Rickson Dick Cable Paul Morrow Herb’Thompson Iowa City

Americans Cup Three Of Four Track Events From Jamaican Squad

In Kingston Jamaica United States runners captured three of four events from a top Jamaican squad and set two records. The U S relay of Milton Campbell Mal Whitefield Jim Gathers and Harrison Dillard won the 400 meter relay in 42.3 seconds beating Jamaica Olympians Lloyd LaBeach Les Laing Herb McKenley and George Rhoden. Dillard won the 110 meter hurdles in 14.5 seconds. Reggie Pearman of New York beat Rhoden in a 500 yard race in 56.8 seconds. Laing beat Gathers in a 300 yard event in 30.8 seconds.

Kingston Jamaica America U. S Milton Campbell Mal Whitefield Jim Gathers Harrison Dillard Lloyd LaBeach Les Laing Herb McKenley George Rhoden Dillard Reggie Pearman New York Rhoden Laing Gathers

Eight Hand-Picked College Cage Teams In Holiday Tourney

Eight teams begin at Madison Square Garden in a holiday festival basketball tourney. Afternoon games feature Manhattan versus Cincinnati and LaSalle against De Paul, with evening matchups St John’s against Miami of Ohio and New York U against Utah State. LaSalle, last season’s NIT winners and AP top ranked, are favored to win.

New York Madison Square Garden LaSalle Explorers Manhattan Cincinnati LaSalle de Paul

Swimmer Bets $1000 on Badger USC Rose Bowl Score

In Los Angeles Jack Swimmer, a professional seer, predicts the Wisconsin USC Rose Bowl score and will donate $1000 to charity if he is wrong. He presented Superior Judge Mildred L. Lillie a sealed chest claiming it holds his score, to be opened January 5 at a National Guild of Prestidigitators meeting.

Los Angeles Jack Swimmer Swimmer Mildred L. Lillie Lillie National Guild of Prestidigitators

Pro Basketball Friday Result and Weekend Schedule Recap

Indianapolis beat Boston 85 as Syracuse faces Baltimore and Boston meets Minneapolis on Friday night. Indianapolis also plays Rochester while Ft Wayne meets New York in Baltimore. In space, researchers note about 14 000 hydrogen atoms per cubic soot in a vacuum.

Indianapolis Boston Syracuse Baltimore Minneapolis Rochester Ft. Wayne New York Earth

Trojans End Scrimmage Ahead of Rose Bowl Showdown

Southern California and Wisconsin squads staged a final tune up with clear skies in Pasadena. Coach Hill praised his Trojans while Ivy Williamson emphasized Wisconsin’s passing drills and Haluska’s midseason form as Carl’s knee reappeared as a concern for the Badgers.

Pasadena Calif Southern California Trojans Jess Hill Wisconsin Ivy Williamson Badgers Williamson Haluska Sharp Harland Carl Carl Bill Hutchinson Hutchinson Hill Jim Psaltis Witt Peters Haluska Jerry Witt Kent Peters Jim Sears Tom Nickeloff George Bozanic

Johnny O'Brien Aims For Four Year College Point Scoring Mark

Seattle University guard Johnny O'Brien needs one point to break the national college scoring record of 2 592 held by Nate De Long of River Falls State College. O'Brien tied De Long with 29 points in a 102 101 win over NYU and faces St Josephs College in Philadelphia as coach Bill Ferguson plans to counter with Don Swanick.

Philadelphia Long Nate de Long River Falls Wis State College Johnny O'Brien Seattle University O'Brien Seattle St. Joseph's College de Long Seattle Star New York University Madison Square Garden Bill Ferguson St. Joseph's O’brien Fergy Don Swanick

Ted Williams Aims To Return To Baseball In September

Ted Williams, the Boston Red Sox slugger and Marine pilot, expects to resume his baseball career after finishing duty with the Marines next September. He left a Boston job reportedly worth $125,000 and is currently en route to California and then Korea.

Ted Williams Miami Fla Boston Red Sox Marine Air Force

Pools Have A Boy

A son weighing 7 pounds 4 ounces was born to Mrs. Pool and Coach Hampton Pool of the Los Angeles Rams on Friday. The birth arrives after Christmas.

Los Angeles Hampton Pool Los Angeles Rams

Not Seeing Double in College Basketball Action

Washington University of St Louis defeated Idaho 61 to 57 while University of Washington beat Saint Louis University 61 to 57 on Friday night in separate games.

New York University of Washington St. Louis University Washington University of St. Louis Idaho

Central Marinette Clash On Hixon Court Tonight

Central plays Marinette in a Christmas holiday basketball game at Hixon Gym tonight at 8 p.m. Likely starters for Central include John Pamperin Paul Johnson Tommy Thompson Gerry Thompson and Dick Hackett.

Central Marinette Hixon Gymnasia Red Raiders John Pamperin Paul Johnson Tommy Thompson Gerry Thompson Dick Hackett

Olympic Track Team Sets Records in Jamaica Meet

In Kingston Jamaica a United States Olympic track team broke two Jamaican records in the post Olympic meet. Also noted were Ft Lee training for Harry Chiti with the Cubs and Wichita University football coach changes with Bob Carlson not retained.

Associated Press Ft. Lee Harry Chiti Chicago Cubs Wichita Kans Norvall Neve University of Wichita Bob Carlson Kingston Jamaica Miami Beach Fla Ruby J. Scull Ventnor N. J

Jockey DeSpirito Seeks Record Wins After Setbacks

Miami report says 18 year old Jockey Tony DeSpirito from Lawrence Massachusetts trails the world record with 375 wins in 1950. He needs 13 victories in five days to surpass the 388 mark set in 1906 by Walter Miller and tied by Culmone Shoemaker. He will ride at Tropical Park today then travel to Oriental Park Havana.

Miami Fla Tony DeSpirito Tropical Park Lawrence, Massrider Walter Miller Joe Culmone Willie Shoemaker DeSpirito Havana Oriental Park

College Basketball Early Round Ups From Major Conferences

Missouri edge Iowa State 63 61 and Kansas defeats Nebraska 73 66 in Big 7 first round action Baylor defeats Texas 57 43 while Rice tops Texas Christian 68 49 Augustana Sioux Falls tourney saw Mankato 97 61 Augustana 61 St John Minn 69 Also Wisconsin 64 California 57 Iowa 86 57 Oregon 61 57 UCLA 74 56 USC 65 Washington State 60 OT San Jose State 68 Stanford 62 Washington St Louis 61 Idaho 57 Santa Clara 82 Los Angeles Loyola 67 A baby who dropped an apple on an MP s head was ejected from Australia s Parliament

Missouri Iowa State Kansas Nebraska Baylor Texas Rice Texas Christian Augustana Sioux Falls Mankato Dakota State St. John's Minn Wisconsin California Iowa Oregon Washington St. Louis UCLA Oregon State Southern California Washington State San Jose State Stanford Washington St. Louis Idaho Santa Clara Los Angeles Loyola

Celtics Fight Through Streaks Despite Loss to Olympians

The Boston Celtics lost to the Indianapolis Olympians 85 to 74 Friday night, extending their skid to three after an eight game run. Boston had started 2 of 3, then dropped three straight, and followed by a seven game win streak before another three-game slide.

Associated Press Boston Celtics National Basketball Association Celtics Indianapolis Olympians Indianapolis New York Syracuse Olympians Boston Bill Tosheff

Illinois Faces Buckeyes After Big Ten Setback

Illinois seeks rebound against Ohio State in Champaign after a 77-73 loss to Minnesota. The Illini, 1-1 in conference, had beaten Michigan 96-66 and Butler 75-58 en route to non conference wins. Meanwhile Northwestern hosts Michigan State in Evanston as Waldo Fisher begins his first Big Ten season.

Chicago Illinois Illini Ohio State Buckeyes Champaign Minnesota Michigan Butler Loyola of Chicago Bucks St. Louis University Pittsburgh Michigan State Spartans Northwestern Wildcats Evanston Ill Waldo Fisher

Martinez Clinches TKO Win in Madison Square Garden

New York Vince Martinez of Paterson New Jersey extended his surge toward Rookie of the Year honors with a ninth round technical knockout of Don Williams at Madison Square Garden. Referee Ruby Goldstein stopped the Worcester veteran after 1 35 of the ninth. Martinez, after a six month layoff, roared back with fast hands and a cut over Williams eye. Martinez manager Tex Pelete said they will press for Chuck Davey next.

New York Vince Martinez Paterson N. J Bobby Sox Chuck Davey Vinnie Sammy Giuliani Martinez Don Williams Madison Square Garden Ruby Goldstein Worcester Mass Williams Tex Pelete

Hawks land O'Neill in trade with Lakers

Milwaukee Hawks announce the acquisition of rookie guard Mickey O'Neill from the Minneapolis Lakers. O'Neill, 6 feet 3, was an All-PCC selection at California.

Milwaukee Milwaukee Hawks Mickey O'Neill Minneapolis Lakers National Basketball Association O'Neill California

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