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Newspaper

La Crosse Tribune

Location

La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Dec 30, 1948

Page

5

La Crosse Indians Rally to Beat Platteville in Overtime

Glen Schwanberg hit a late set shot as La Crosse edged Platteville 61 52 in overtime in the first game of a doubleheader. The Indians trailed by seven points before mounting a final-drive rally led by Schwanberg and Ball. It was La Crosse’s third win in six games this season while Platteville struggled to start the game.

Glen Schwanbers Platteville Pioneers Imnes la Crosse Indians Platteville Matteville Bill Knapton Knapton Pioneers John Barth Leo Butts Tom Murphy Southerners Murphy Dick Wainwright John Kauispel Murphys John Townsend Schwanberg Iries Wainwright Francis Eckernpiad— Platteville Schumann Butts Francis Hiavac Almwright Esch Hed Warriors Minnesota Dick Cook Red Warneg Charlie Dah Winona North Dakota Weber Fameel Jerry Dubois Meredith

La Crosse baseball poll urges city ballots on Wisconsin State return

The La Crosse Tribune seeks fan sentiment on returning pro baseball to the Wisconsin State League this year. La Crosse eyes Janesville as a franchise, with Madison and Manitowoc among contenders. Ballots, printed in the Tribune Friday Sunday and Monday, are due by Tuesday noon and can be mailed or dropped at listed local plants and stores.

la Crosse Baseball Co Tribune Sports Department la Crosse Janesville Losus Wee Iseconsin la Crease Madisor Eonnesha Maniteweeweestall la Crosse Tribune Trane Co Allis-Chalmers Northern Engraving, Rubber Mills Electric Avey Co S&s S. Bodega Shelden’s Uptown

Last Minute Raider Rally Fails Against Lake Geneva

Lake Geneva beat Central 44 to 39 on Hixon court in a ragged clash as the Red Raiders missed chances. Unti Hibbard led Lake Geneva with 11 points. Central received late baskets from Unti Boutelle and Hibbard in a tight fourth quarter. Aquinas high school visits Viroqua tonight seeking a sixth win. Viroqua hosts with height up front and Medium as top scorer.

Lake Geneva Basnas Ae Hixon Central Walter Jonas la Crosse Central Jonas Mark Sutton Severa Red Raiders Raiders Tom Unti Clyde Boutelle George Hibbard Unti Hibbard Geneva Knute Schneider Suttenmen Charlie Weigent Thorwald Solverson Lebe Geers Tiom Vasil Ehmeiderf Terugtas Mossy Wertmantfs Orson Woberts Menem Lake Geneve Con Aquinas High School Viroqua Vi- Va John Michuta Tom Bruha Mike Emp Logen la Crosse Aquinas Virequa Toaiget Dick Ja Carlle Ronny Mehlum Roger Bures Vern Lawton Michuta Jim Skaff Jim Temp Myron Peterson Tom Larkin Werren Delagrave Warhawks

Indians and Pioneers Battle In Overtime Duel

La Crosse and Platteville clash in a tight game with Knapton leading the Indians early and Murphy guiding the Pioneers. Platteville edges ahead late but Schwanberg’s late shot ties and the Indians win 53 50 in OT.

Sparta Trojans Top Willey In Hoops Victory

Sparta Trojans beat Willey as Willey collect 19 points to the winners and Dave Ames netted 17. Cramer had 4, Henry 10 and Boehm nine for the hospital crew. Tomah built a 16-6 first quarter lead, led 36-22 at halftime and remained ahead 35-2 heading into the final stanza.

Willey Dave Ames Cramer Henry Boehm Tomah

Church league tilt ends in tight openers and finale

Three YMCA church games produced a 25 to 18 English Lutheran win over Our Savior's as Hall scored 10 points. St Johns Reformed edged Wesley Methodist 13 to 8 in a hotly contested tilt. Congregational narrowly defeated Tabernacle 2 to ...

YMCA Hall Our Savior’s St. Johns Reformed Wesley Methodist Congregational

Oasis Defeats Tough Melody Mill In League Scramble

Oasis upset a strong Melody Mill lineup 10 to 6 as Severson led the winners with key hits and Ritter, Lesky, and Han son contributed three counters. Walls Inn Holmen edged Oxford Bet 8 to 7 while Amber Inn lost 10-6 to Willow Inn, with the Van Riper brothers sealing the victory.

Melody Mill Shuffliers The Oasis S Severson If Severson H. ¢Ison Lamp Mill Ritters A. Lesky M. Ritter G. Hanson D. Heather B. Tischer Roseman Midway Wall's Inn of Holmen Oxford Bet S. Erickson B. Waldenburger Walls Chilées Ortmeier Oxford Willow Inn Amber Inn van Riper Brothers E. Gerke D. Hass Don Bjorkman C. Gerke Miller's Matt Koelbis Freitag Remen Hed Sungaioe Kraft Cooper Fred Burrows K. Patros Green Brudos Bungalow

Schroeder's Bombers Lead YMCA Volleyball Final

Schroeder's Bombers maintained the pace in the YMCA volleyball final with scores of 15 8 and 15 14 across two matches while a third game was lost. Tranes won two matches from Hammond's Hooli gans at 15 10 but dropped a weekly match. A new series is being planned.

Schroeder Bombers Sears Tranes Hammond

Galesville Tops Holmen In Non Conference Clash

Galesville defeated Holmen in a city rivalry game last night in a non conference clash. Donte led the winning effort with standout plays and the final score reflected a Galesville victory.

Galesville Wis Holmen

Cashton Alma Triumph in Wisconsin High School Doubleheader

In Bangor Cashton edged past Cashton 38 32 in overtime while Alma defeated Bangor 49 43. McKee led Cashton with 13 points, Roberts and Taisley had 10 each for the Cashton losers, and Roff 20 Smith 11 for Alma with Swensen 14 in Q1 and Severson 12 for Bangor.

Bangor Wis Cashton Alma Cashteon McKee Cashten Roberts Taisley Roff Smith Swensen Severson

Ray Patterson Joins Wayland Academy as Science Instructor

Ray Patterson a University of Wisconsin freshman basketball coach and 1946 All American, is added to the Wayland Academy faculty in Beaver Dam Wisconsin. He will succeed Peter P. Pasko next month and take over duties as science instructor assistant football and track coach and head basketball coach. Patterson is a Wayland graduate.

Beaver Dam Wis Ray Patterson University of Wisconsin Wayland Academy Patterson Wisconsin Peter P. Pasko Weimer K. Hicke Wayland Pasko

Howie's Bar Leads Shuffleboard Night With Big Win

In Standard Shuffleboard league action Howie's Bar beat Dog House 11-5 to remain ahead. Stork Club grabbed second place by defeating North Star, Spot downed by lale Hour 11-5, and Knotty Pines defeated 123 Club 11-5. Whitey's Bar and Dakota Cabins settled for 8-8. League play resumes Tuesday Jan 4.

Howies Bar Stork Club North Star i Vv Lale Shamrock Whitey’s Bar Dakota Cabins Knotty Pines 123 Hewes Knotty

Quinns Cage Quintet Defeats DeMonlays 34 29

Quinns Sporting Goods topped the DeMolay five 34 to 29 in YMCA senior league action. Jim Lyden scored 4 to pace Quinns. 12 points for the losers. BYF upset Cosmere 38 26 with Otte 14 and Minor 13 for BYF. Openers led 16 14 at half. Welsh Betz eight each. Outcasts beat Zamboos 33 15 at half. Parnow 14 Lifsheim 11. Horschans edged Dobbers 30 22. Flennagan Sonne nine. Kelly Sonne 9 for Dobbers.

Quinn's Sporting Goods Store YMCA Jim Lyden Son Quinn's BYF Cosnere Otte Welsh Betz Knutson Love Alermmnand Zamboos Lifsheim Ll Horschans Dobber Flennagan D Kelly Sonne Ely

Rose Bowl Sets Calm Tone With Two Days To Kickoff

Pasadena notes a peaceful Rose Bowl buildup with no major feuds between Northwestern and California figures. Coaches Waldorf and Voigts mix professional respect, while past incidents at dinner or in practice are recalled as distant reminders of rivalry.

Rose Bowl Pasadena California Lynn Waldorf Northwestern Boyolgs Jock Sutherland Pitt Howard Jones Southern California Wallace Wade Alabama Duke Dave Hope Illinois Illini M.ca

Pla-Mor Bowlers Fire 4 Two-Hundred Games in Classic

Bowlers in the Classic league at Pla-Mor alleys last night delivered a rugged 13 600s and 4 two hundred games as players knocked down maple pins and posted sharp scores.

Pla-Mor Pla-Mar Maples

McGregor Wins Both Ends of Clermont Doubleheader

In Clermont Iowa McGregor swept a girls and a boys basketball doubleheader Tuesday night. The McGregor girls beat Clermont 37 31 led by Dolly Waalk with points. McGregor boys won 43 28 as Rossrolled scored 21 to pace the winners and Sampson had ten for Clermont.

Clermont Iowa McGregor Dolly Waalk Monona Kittelson Ross Sampson

Soldiers Grove City Quintet Triumphs 56-49

Soldiers Grove beat Prairie du Chien 56-49 for their third straight win. McDowell led the Grove with 25 points, Peterson added 21, while Harbison scored 15 for Prairie. Meganak had 2 for Prairie.

Grove City Soldiers Grove Wis Soldiers Grove City Prairie du Chien Readstown Boscobel Gays McDowell Grove Gays Mills Harbison Peterson Meganak Prairie

Hawkeyes Win Y Holiday Meet Crown

The Hawkeyes defeated the All-Stars 32 to 21 to annex the YMCA holiday tournament title on the Hackett paced Hawkeyes with 15 points while Wartinbee led the All-Stars with 12.

Hawkeyes All- Stars YMCA Hackett Wartinbee Dro

Badger Five and Hilltoppers Duel In 45th Meeting

Milwaukee Thursday hosts Wisconsin and Marquette in the 45th basketball tilt New Year’s Eve crowd about 5800 expected. Badgers favored after 67 63 overtime win at Madison last month to make series 30 15 to date. Wisconsin relies on defense while Marquette posts high scoring average.

Milwaukee Maruelle Wisconsin Badgers Madison Marquette Hilltoppers

Nodaks Rally To Win 61-54 In Overtime Thriller

North Dakota rallied late to beat Winona State Teachers College 61-54 after an overtime session. Ed Weber led with 16 points including a decisive 5 minute OT burst, Meredith added key free throws, and Winona's DennelleyPolusDahl Cook each scored in double digits in a tight contest.

North Dakota University Nodaks Winona State Teachers College North Dakota Ed Weber Weber Nodak Winona Jim Polus Warriors Emgel Phil Denneley Charlie Dahl Dick Cook

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