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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1949
Page
9
Justice and Doaker meet in Dallas as North Carolina prepares for the Cotton Bowl against Rice. The two captains, both stars in different paths, share a private chat while Walker watches, and both head to Jacksonville for the Senior Bowl on Jan. 7.
Lawrence Kansas. A slender six foot junior guard Jerry Waugh is nicknamed The Sheriff for his close guarding of Kansas opponents who score heavily against his team.
Alumni hoop showcase pairs Central and Aquinas stars in a Friday night game at Aquinas gym. Notable former prep greats from Central and Aquinas, many playing for university squads, headline the charity contest with Fry directing the Red Raider alumni and Spika Knutson leading Aquinas.
In Walla Walla Washington recreation director Bill Zeigler, coach of the Stone wl teams, faces internal turmoil. The Hornets and All-Stars back Chuck Corey reportedly left a prison dairy farm with three other players affected by reasons. Betting on tobacco remains the inmates true money.
Two hours of wrestling entertainment at the Avalon ballroom begin with January 3 card led by Joe Pazandak of Minneapolis vs Francois Miquet of Paris in a one hour time limit match. June Byers and Violet Viann clash in a 30 minute women’s bout, with Stan Mayslack vs Danny Pleches in the opening 30 minutes. Ticket outlets include S and HH and local bars. Pazandak recently wrestled on La Crosse cards with a win and a draw against Whip a Billy Watson, boosting his main event status. Miquet, a 224 pound Frenchman, is new to the U S but regarded highly. Byers and Viann are seasoned locals, with Byers holding a 15 pound edge. Beard pulling tops off the card as the promos tease lingering questions about Pleches and his foe’s facial hair.
In Red Bank New York opinion splits over the Plow Horse derby at Rockingham Park with critics saying it demeans the course while supporters defend its place in Hunt club meetings. The event, open to farm horses, remains a popular feature of the season amid debates on breeding and practicality.
Wisconsin used a strong first half to build a 36 21 lead and held Rutgers to 55 points. Rehfeldt led Wisconsin with 19 points on nine field goals and a free throw, while Hatchett paced Rutgers with 23 points. In the second game, Iowa defeated Oregon 81 54 as part of a doubleheader before 10 986 fans.
Seven year old English gelding Done Sleeping defeated rivals in the Monmouth County Hunt Cup at Amory L Has kell's estate near Red Bank New Jersey. Michael Smithwick rode the horse three miles over stiff timber fences to victory under favorable conditions. The horse had shown consistent form this year including a third place after a fall at Harrison and finished in the money in all starts. About 2,000 spectators watched from the hillside and roughly 1,000 local farmers and families attended the day’s events.
Indianapolis Capitals star goaltender Terry Sawchuck ignored a jinx and faced 36 shots, turning back Buffalo 21 for an outstanding rookie season award. The AHL goalie produced miraculous saves as his team won.
Center Mariano Ramirez de Arellano of Marquette is nicknamed Pancho or El Toro and is known for his size and presence on the basketball team.
Bobby Sandberg of Rockford Illinois scored a split decision over John La Broi of Gary Indiana in their 10 round main event at the Milwaukee Auditorium. Referee and one judge had Sandberg ahead while another judge saw it as a draw. Dol Rafferty outpointed Juste Fontaine in the co feature. The show drew 5 480 in attendance for a gross gate of 11 476 50 after taxes. Other results included Plant over Ross Vernon over Jones Olla over Cone White over Gunia.
Lafayette Indiana report notes Purdue star Harry Szulborski, Boilermakers left halfback and top Big Nine ground gainer last season, has 439 carries for 2257 yards and a 5.14 average through his first 12 autumn games, despite a preseason knee injury.
Westhampton L L retriever trials crown twenty finalists from 2500 entrants to decide the national retriever championship on December 24. Defending champion Brignall's Gringo, a three year old black Labrador owned by Clifford N Brignall of Long Beach California, seeks to repeat after last year's Herrin Illinois victory. Leading challenger is Black Panther, a five year old black Labrador owned by Carl W Carlson of Helena Montana, with 15 wins this year.
In just four years of major league play Ralph Kiner of the Pittsburgh Pirates has tied or set 14 home run records.
Fred Wilt, 29, former Indiana wrestler turned FBI agent, arrived in Detroit to start in the National AAU 10,000 meter cross country and seeks indoor glory this season. He targets Greg Rice's 8:51 two mile world record and top placements in Belgians Reiff and Ahlden return matches. Wilt gained fame after Navy service and a comeback showing in Millrose and A C games, earning praise as the greatest distance runner in American history.
State College Penn State drew 82 835 in four seasons breaking the prior 73 371 mark as fans packed the stadium for a landmark game.
In a striking economics note the U S steel industry today will produce in one and a quarter hours what took the entire year of 1860 to yield. Analysts highlight productivity surge and capital scale.
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