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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1949
Page
7
The column profiles UW reserves Fred Bencriscutto William Buechl Jim Moore and Page with details on their height positions and past accolades. It also notes Peter son s remarkable scoring runs and thanks readers for holiday support as the 1950 season begins.
Bob Davies led Rochester with 17 points as the Royals beat the Washington Capitols 96 72 to extend their home winning streak to 12. Arnold Risen also scored 17 as Rochester moved 37 percent ahead of second place Minneapolis Indianapolis in the standings.
Cashton’s Warriors defeated Gale Legion with Bob Schroeder scoring 17 points and Sylvester adding seven for the losers. The game featured 2 of Schroeder’s total in the victory and set up an exhibition against Viroqua Friday evening.
Pasadena story notes Buckeyes coach Wes Fesler may resign after next Monday while denying rumors of team dissension. Athletic director Dick Larkins is cited denying internal strife as the Rose Bowl scene features playful distractions and past incidents involving interactions after late hours at Ciros.
Pete Alexander, near 63 and in ill health, reflects on a 20 year Hall of Fame pitching career while battling cancer. The Kansas-born star recalls early salaries, his postbaseball years in California, and his desire to coach youths despite hardship. He helped hundreds at a recent baseball school as his wife Amy keeps in touch.
Chicago reports the Professional Golfers Association outlines a 1950 season with a 625000 prize pool across about 40 tournaments. The season centers on a 50000 dollar world championship in Chicago, a 40000 dollar Columbus event, and a 900080 total winter prize budget from January six through spring. Philippines and Hawaii Open events are tentatively planned for late November with 20 new applicants approved.
Hillsboro fell to Prairie du Sac in Tuesday play as the visiting quintet led 31-15 at halftime and held on to win 62 to 25. Allan Wheeler and Morvitz each scored 17 for Hillsboro and Prairie du Sac respectively.
East and West squads finished practice as they taper for the Shrine game at Stadium. The East held a semi contact intrasquad workout while the West refined passing plays, prompting center Tom Novak of Nebraska to ask why running plays aren’t used.
Bud Wilkinson says Oklahoma players must perform to meet their belief and reviews Sugar Bowl readiness as LSU looms in New Orleans. Four secret practices planned this week with Sunday rest and no scrimmages.
Whitehall Wisconsin special report notes Viking Valley ski tow ready for use as snow arrives. Winter Sports Inc president Hiram Hegge says season buttons on sale for 1950 granting unlimited skiing and tow access. Daily fees apply for non button holders. Tow operates Saturdays Sundays holidays and may run on special evenings if demand exists.
Spartanburg reports the undefeated Wofford football team departs Wednesday for Tampa to face the Florida State Seminoles in the Cigar Bowl on January 2. Practice sessions are set for Thursday Friday and Saturday in Tampa after an 11-0-0 season.
La Crosse man Jim Bicha who bought the Galesville alleys holds a three night event starting Tuesday featuring a blind date mixed doubles. Partners are unknown until play begins and the handicap event uses current league averages with local league members. He plans more tours after this unusual tournament.
Westby hosts Mabel on Friday in the local gym as both squads carry strong records. Westby has six wins in seven starts while Mabel is tied with Spring Grove for District One lead in conference play.
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