Unbeaten Central Rout Aquinas In Definite Showdown
Illinois coach Pete Elliott faces a busy Rose Bowl week after his team’s win. Ceithaml, a Pasadena sport veteran, predicts Washington will enter New Year’s Day with high emotion and a need to redeem its West Coast reputation. He recalls Rose Bowl history from Michigan and USC stints and notes the game’s mixed coaching legacy across the two programs.
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Fritz Crisler
Bennie Oosterbaan
California
Red Raiders Clinch Share Of City Title
Undefeated La Crosse Central crushed La Crosse Aquinas 73-43 before 3,000 at Mary E Sawyer Auditorium to clinch at least a share of the city crown. Central led 57-23 after three as reserves played late, with Steve Sofia hitting six straight free throws to extend his streak to 19. Central hosts Winona next, while Aquinas travels to Marksfield Columbus.
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U.S. Netters Close In On Davis Cup Victory
Chuck McKinley and Dennis Ralston beat Australia’s Roy Emerson and Neale Fraser in a four set doubles at Memorial Drive to move within one win of reclaiming the Davis Cup for the United States. The Americans led 2-1 in the Challenge Round and can clinch with one more victory on Saturday.
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Emerson
John Newcombe
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United States
Alejandro Olmedo
University of Southern California
Barry Mackay
Hamilton Richardson
Brisbane
Kunze Sparkles In Minnesota's Win At Garden
Minnesota upset Cornell 89 77 to reach the Madison Square Garden semifinal. Terry Kunze scored 24 points powering a second half burst as the Gophers recovered from jitters and prepare to face St Joseph Pa in the next round after their 60 53 win over Providence.
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Holiday Tournament scores from college basketball and bowls
A compact roundup of scores across multiple events: Villanova over Dayton 77 73. Utah over St John s 66. Minnesota over Cornell 89 77. Providence over Los Angeles Classic results UCLA 95 Yale 65 Illinois 92 West Virginia 86 Michigan 83 New York U 74 Pitt 82 So California 72. Wyoming over Houston 75 OT Texas A M 61 Washington 53. Okla City 104 Idaho State 66 Wichita 85 Montana State 69. Big Eight Kansas St 100 Nebraska 78 Missouri 95 Oklahoma 88. Gator Bowl Air Force 78 Florida St 3 Florida 100 Manhattan 75. Queen City Xavier Ohio 69 Miami Ohio 68. DePaul 102 Canisius 79. Far West Colorado St 61 Iowa 56. Oregon St 87 Louisiana St 57. Holiday Tourney Hastings Hastings Quincey Hl Minnesota Duluth Hastings 77 Morningside 67. Hastings Hastings 77 Morningside 67. Red River Classic Moorhead St Cloud State 87 Concordia Hamline 76. St John s Minnesota 73 North Dakota hate 71.
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No Lights at Wrigley Casts Shadow on NFL Title Game
Chicago Bears and New York Giants face the NFL title at Wrigley Field with no lights for early darkness. Commissioner Rozelle scheduled noon CST to avoid sunset conflicts, hoping conditions allow play before dark despite potential overtime scenarios.
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Move To Blackwell Mayor Tells Finley
Blackwell Oklahoma mayor William Kasl proposes moving the Kansas City Athletics to Blackwell if a new lease at Kansas City's Municipal Stadium cannot be secured. He offers help obtaining a 10 year lease for one dollar annually on Dave Morgan Field and cites the burden of commuting to Kansas City.
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Packers’ Lombardi signs new five year contract
Green Bay announces Vince Lombardi has renewed his contract through January 1, 1969. Lombardi, coach and general manager, said he is happy as rumors of interest from Rams, 49ers, West Point and Notre Dame fade. Packers have won three Western titles and two league championships under his leadership.
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La Crosse Central Wins Big in Holiday Tourney
La Crosse Central defeated La Crosse Aquinas 73 to 43 in the Mabel Holiday Tournament. Harmony beat Houston 67 to 58, and Mabel topped Rose Creek 51 to 45.
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Rose Creek
Christmas Vacation Senior Division Basketball Results
Sweet Violettes defeated Grid Iron Left overs 44 to 30 while Sardonyx's won 2 to 0 by forfeit Hardlocks. Gunners 58 over Toppers 44 Ripcords 63 over Unknowns 49 Rhythm Pounders 59 over Six Friends 27 Ex-Bs 32 over Logan Hi-Y 29.
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Village 13 Enters La Crosse Invitational Basketball Tournament
Gar Ammerman leads Village 13 in a ten-team La Crosse Invitational at Mary E Sawyer Auditorium. The squad opens Saturday 9 a.m. versus Glen's Bar La Crosse with other early matchups including La Crosse Rubber Mills vs New Albin Merchants and Rochester vs Viroqua Eagles.
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