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Newspaper

La Crosse Tribune

Location

La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Dec 28, 1948

Page

9

Purdue and Indiana suffer first losses in Se In tourney play

Purdue and Indiana each lost in the Se In tournament last night as Minnesota remained the lone unbeaten Big Nine team. Notre Dame defeated Purdue 80 to 51 in a late rally capped by Leo Barnhorst, while Indiana beat Butler 64 to 55.

Chicago Purdue Indiana Minnesota Gophers Indianapol Notre Dame Leo Barnhorst Butler Hoosiers Beane Illinois Ohio State So State Denver Denver University Pioneers Dick Schnittker Rob Denham Vince Bervin

Brooklyn and Chicago Notes From Uneven Local Wire

Fragmentary OCR text references Brooklyn and Chicago with scattered names and street or building bits. The readable entities include Brooklyn, Chicago, and several personal names, but the segment lacks a clear event, date, or outcome to summarize fully.

Rose Bowl mood shifts as forecast tests weather hopes

Pasadena notes say coaches Voigts and Waldorf seek clear skies for the Rose Bowl as rain and mud threaten the field. Cal back Jackie Jensen shines in poor footing on other fields, while Northwestern’s Art Murakowski and Jack Swaner face slick conditions ahead of the big game.

Pasadena Calif Jock California Bob Voigts Northwestern Lynn Waldorf California Bears Pappy Waldorf Golden Bears Washington Seattle Jackie Jensen Jensen Jack Swaner Art Murakowski Bori Penge Rg Wildcats

Holiday Cage Fest Sets Four Teams on Teachers College Floor

Four Wisconsin State Teachers College rivals Winona La Crosse Platteville and North Dakota meet in a two game holiday doubleheader at 7 45 and 9 15 with Platteville favored to win one or two games. Ed Olson and John Schumann pace the Indians scoring while coach Van Galder eyes lineup tonight and tomorrow night. Tickets are on sale at S and H Bodega and Quinn's Sporting store.

Teachers College Winona la Crosse Platteville North Dakota University Clark van Galder Indians North Dakota Helds Bheniens Wisconsin State Teachers College Southern Invaders Crosse Claire Luther Superior Arriors van Galder TD Crew Ed Olson John Schumann River Falls la College S and H Bodega Quinn

Packers 5 Tops Skins in Anderson Tilt

Anderson's Packers led wire to wire to beat Sheboygan 72 53 before about 2 000 fans in an Eastern division National Basketball League game. Anderson improved to 17 7 while Sheboygan fell to 9 17. Mark Todorovich led Sheboygan with 16 points and Frank Brian scored 14 for Anderson.

Anderson Ind Packers Sheboygan Reaskins c Lfth Sheborgan Mark Todorovich Frank Brian

Waukon Preps End Season With Seventh Straight Loss

Waukon high school basketball team dropped its seventh straight, losing 33-20 to Monona in WAukon Ia. Monona led 12-3 after the first quarter and 21-9 at halftime. Bill Hubacher led Monona with 11 points while Waukon’s Curtis Clark Bill Downing and Chuck Bauer Camper each scored five. In a preceding game, Waukon reserves edged Monona second stringers 22-21.

Waukon Ial Waukon High School Monona Bill Hubacher Curtis Clark Bill Downing Chuck Bauercamper

Louis Bombers to Clash with Trojans at Sparta Jan 6

Louis’ Bombers meet the Sparta Trojans in Sparta Wisconsin on January 6 as part of a doubleheader eve. The Trojans, leading the TriCounty league, average over 60 points a game and face a strong professional challenge. Tonight’s schedule includes Sparta Eagles versus Wilton and Trojans against laska in non conference play.

Sparta Wis Louis’ Bombers Trojans Jaycees Theam Packers Oshkosh Alll Harlem Globe Trotters Harlem Legionnaires Sparta Eagles Wilton Laska Veteran's Hospital Tomah

Westby Preps Clash With Spring Grove in Cage Clash

Westby high school hosts Spring Grove in a non conference basketball game at Westby gym. Tipoff is 8 p m with seventh and eighth grade in action an hour earlier. Westby aims for its third win in six games led by Knutson Berger Holt Rutten.

Westby Wis Westby High School Spring Grove Norsemen Grove Minnesota Knutson N. Berger Estby Holt Rutten Lunde Lindiig Ekern Larson Westby Norsemen Sparta Prep Qaint

West Salem Hoops Doubleheader Stages Tillson Memorial

West Salem and Holmen high schools of the Coulee conference face Tri County prep clubs in a twin bill at Tilson Memorial. Salem meets Lodi at 7 30 p m and Holmen plays Prairie du Lac in the nightcap. A mixer follows after the second game with the Central high school swing band providing music.

West Salem Wis Holmen Salem Lodi Prairie du Lac Prairie West Salem High School Central High School Swing Band la Crosse

Shuffleboard leaders crowned in Monday league action

Russ U Bar and the Club Gysyl grabbed early leads in the American Shuffleboard League Monday division. Russ U Bar beat Temp s 12 to 4 while Gysyl Outfit tied Newbury s at 88. McHenry and Peterson starred for Russ s and Temp s duo Temp and Schmidt shone. Newburg and Marquard led Newburgs with three points, as Christie Graffi Ganey Thatro each added for Gysyl Dugan s Dugout. Monitor bar edged Carroll Reed s 9 to 7 with Fritz Vehrenkamp and Ken Slaback top scorers. Ray and Sam s won 7 7 over Frolic Inn as Shuda Peterson tallied four for the victors. Ore Fritz bar shut Severson Johnson 13 to 3 with three points from Johnson.

Russ Gysyl Bar Temp's Newbury’s McHenry Peterson Temp Schmidt Rich Newburg Marquard DeJariais Lamp Newburgs Christie Graffi Ganey Thatro Severson Johnson

Federal water project aids Sonora Yaqui Mayo valleys

Federal State project under way at Guaymas will supply farm lands in the Sonora Yaqui and Mayo river valleys of Mexico with water. Officials plan to extend irrigation to farmers in the region, aiming to boost agricultural production and regional development.

Federal Sonora, Yaque Mayo River Mexico Guaymas

Central Hosts Lake Geneva In Midweek Clash

Central High, 4 3 record, meets Lake Geneva at Hixon gym Wednesday night in the third intra city showdown. Former Central grad Jonas will coach Lake Geneva against Mark Sutton’s Red Raiders who seek a third straight win after two close losses.

la Crosse Central Lake Geneva Blugolds Aquinas Viroqua Logan Menomonie Eau Claire Rangers E Central High School Lake Geneva Prep Hixon Gym Red Raiders Jonas Lake Geneva Mark Sutton Central Crew Raiders Sparta Minneapolis Sutton

Tickets Available for Central Lake Geneva Basketball Game

Tickets go on sale at S and H cigar store per Athletic Director Harold Keelock. Lake Geneva and Central clash in a balanced lineup, with Knute Schneieder and Lemont Running slated for forwards and Leon Miller Wuensch at center. Aquinas aims to rebound behind Frank Shiffer Dan Spika and Jack Collins as guards and center respectively.

Sparta Logan Knute Schneider Lemont Aquinas Virequa John Michuta Blugolds Arcadia Viroqua Central Hixon la Crosse Catholic Frank Shiffer Dan Spika Jack Collins Mike Skemp Tommy Larkin

Badgers Return to Practice Ahead of Marquette Showdown

Wisconsin men resume workouts at the fieldhouse after a layoff. They prep to face Marquette in Milwaukee Friday, eye a rematch with Hilltoppers following a 67 63 overtime loss in Madison earlier this month. Coach Bud Foster notes the need to find a forward to pair with Fred Schneider as Larry Pokrzywinski is out for the season from a December injury. Don Page Jack Wise and Dale Bowers join post tryouts alongside established starters Don Rehfeldt Bob Mader and Doug Rogers.

Madison Wis Wisconsin Marquette Milwaukee Badger UCLA Los Angeles Badgers Hilltoppers Bud Foster Fred Schneider Larry Pokrzywinski Don Page Jack Wise Dale Bowers Rockford Foster Don Rehfeldt Bob Mader Doug Rogers

Mixed Spiel Opens Tonight at La Crosse Curling Club

The La Crosse Curling Club announces the Mixed Spiel starts tonight at 7 p.m. Draws will place teams by hat draw. Twenty four new members have joined, with more applications possible. six pickup rinks curled Monday with results including Lefty Krajewski’s 13-4 win over Harry Watkins and Guy Sagen over Frank Schneider by the same margin.

la Crosse Curling Club Lefty Krajewski Harry Watkins Guy Sagen Frank Schneider Lindekugel Warren Isenman

M W Ice Association Sees Calumet-Laurium Withdraw

MARQUETTE Mich Calumet Laurium withdraws from the Michigan Wisconsin Hockey association leaving four teams. Manager Coach Joseph Savini says the club pulled out after dropping its first five starts. Marquette officials express surprise over the move. Nat Holmen continues coaching basketball.

Marquette Mich Michigan-Wisconsin Hockey Association Calumet-Laurium Joseph Savini

Cashton, Mindoro, Bangor, Alma Clash in Bangor Twin Bill

Four area high school teams meet in Bangor Wisconsin in a two game non conference twin bill at the Bangor high school gym. Cashton faces Mindoro in the opener and Bangor aims to derail Alma who carries an undefeated record. Wednesday evening December 29.

Bangor Wis Bangor High School Cashton Mindoro Alma

Naming of the Solomon Islands T: Mendana promotes gold legend for King Solomon

The Solomon Islands got their name from Mendana who claimed the islands yielded gold for King Solomon's temple, creating a legendary link to biblical riches.

Solomon Islands Mendana King Solomon's Temple

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