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Newspaper

La Crosse Tribune

Location

La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Dec 30, 1961

Page

5

Carroll Tops Ripon In Oshkosh Finals

Carroll defeats Ripon 70 61 to win the Oshkosh State Basketball Tournament final. Oshkosh takes third with a 75 70 win over St Norbert as Stevens Point tops Lawrence 103 69 at home.

Associated Press Carroll Ripon Oshkosh St. Norbert Stevens Point Lawrence Pioneers Howie Ful Ler Dick Papke Redmen Dean Austin Stu Jansen Buck Wickman Joel Ungrodt

Ernie Davis to Pay Off Home Mortgage

San Francisco AP reports Ernie Davis will have the first 5000 of his 15000 bonus pay the mortgage on his mother Mrs. Marie Radford’s Elmira New York home. Davis, Heisman winner and Browns rookie, signed a 65000 three year contract with Cleveland. Cleveland board chairman Arthur B Modell praised his potential. Davis vows to excel in NFL competition.

San Francisco Ernie Davis Ernie Marie Radford Elmira N.Y Arthur B. Modell Cleveland Club Davis

Bangor Bowling Classic League Scores and Leaders

In Bangor Rec Lanes Handicap standings Farmer's Creamery posted 855 953 793 for 2601. Newburg's 1060 898 863, Rain Drain Inc 918 817 889, High series by B Gollnick 560 and H Langrehr 605. National and American League totals list top teams and high game marks including B Hendrickson 606 and H Jernander 225 single.

Bangor Rec Farmer's Creamery Wehr's Newburg 'S Conoco Erie Rain Drain, Inc Christensen's T&f Sherman’s Barb. S Luedt Sportsmen's Bar Wehrs Chev. Sales B. Hendrickson L. Merlo W. Sprehn M. Sprehn W. Garves R. Gjeresten FE. Pralle W. Antony R. Sprehn H. Wehrs American League Olson's Sinclair S White Bakery Bangor Lbr. Co Village Inn Antony's Service Tri-State Breeder's H. Stark H. Je

Salem Bowling League Adds High Scores and Standouts

In the Salem Bowling Businessmen League, Curve-In Lanes results list Herman Builders 820 868 809 and others with contact numbers, while M. Wehrs leads High Eight at 602 and W. Walters of E Miller tops High Single with 236. MERCHANTS LEAGUE shows Denson's Service 964 98% 793 and Lakeview Foodliner with 870 869 787, led by M. Walters 622 in High Eight and M. Walters 249 High Single.

W. Walters E. Miller H. McClintock P. Bolberg L. Pratte B. Gilster R. Groth Merchants League Denson Wehr's Electric Rahn's Plumbing Davy's Standard Maple Grove Lakeview Foodliner Don’s Cities Service M. Walters A. Jackson H. Sma A. Fleishman FP. Schroeder R. Olson J. Dovenberg R. Chapiesky Pro Shop Heed Andy Pizza New Villa Newburg Men's Wr Gordy’s Barber Sp Don & Lil's P. Nonstad M. McKillip R. Wasmuth Grosskopf D. McKenzie B. Bush Roy Wasmuth Ball & Chain League Beadie’s Ins Alpine Inn Hoath’s Excav. Co M McLevick Potter IC. Potter jAnn and Linda's L. Beadle Mr. Boston Marge Levich Ken Potter Con's Grill Wettstein's MERRY South Lancs the Surf Avon Mkt Ohland's Butch and Fay Jay's Mobil Homes Roger's Standard J. Carter Miller R. Young Sat L. Netheisel V. Borger J&h Body Shop F. Amundson Barry G. Martin D. Raatz I. Tornblom Wahlke M. Wilder Anderson Lia Netheisel Schurrer J. Albertsen Gerry Martin Vee Meuille Mercantile League Iladies Nite Owl League Recreation Alley Cargill’s Mobilheat South Neene Nelson Clothing Bob's Bar Howard's Clothes Newbury C. Och C. Gorman D. Burbach Klein & Son Ins R Simonson L. Ostring C. Koch Spika A. Spika Loomis B. Gleue F Heilman B. Zierke Goslin M. Mahlum F. Russell E. Lamb Barris Gordie Temp Remem

Rose Bowl Preview Heads Toward Tight Gophers Bruins Showdown

Minnesota coach Warmath readies his 47 man squad for a hard Rose Bowl with UCLA as both teams rehearse in Southern California. The Gophers rely on quarterback Sandy Stephens and a physical defense while UCLA promotes its rugged single wing with backs Bobby Smith and Mike Haffner.

Jerry Liska Associated Press Pasadena Calif Minnesota Murray Warmath UCLA Don Sutherlin Ohio State Long Beach City College Gophers Sandy Stephens Bobby Smith Mike Haffner Warmath Huntington Hotel Bobby Bell Wisconsin Bell Barnes Bruins

Navy Quarterback Eyes Southern Beauty War

Navy quarterback Bob Hecht visits Jackson Mississippi over the holidays to explore whether Southern girls outshine Northern ones. Hecht, famed for a 39 yard pass in the Army game, pursues a relationship with Margarite Richmond as they mingle in midwinter society.

Navy Bob Hecht Marguerite Richmond Jackson Miss Hecht Miss Richmond Mississippi North South Fellows John Quisenberry Clinton Clairton Quisenberry Marguerite Army Navy Star Miami Florida Sandra

Minnesota Boxers Del Flanagan and Duane Horsman Win

In Rochester Minnesota Del Flanagan of St Paul and Duane Horsman of Chatfield won unanimous 10 round decisions over out of state opponents. Flanagan beat Detroit’s Tommy Caldwell while Horsman defeated Eddie Simms of Milwaukee. Both weighed 162 pounds with no knockdowns.

Rochester, Minn Minnesota del Flanagan St. Paul Duane Horsman Chatfield Flanagan Tommy Caldwell Detroit Wally Holm Caldwell Horsman Eddie Simms Milwaukee Floyd Joyner Rochester Frank Williams Chicago Chico Gardner Kun Surefoot Brian O'Shea Minneapolis Adolph Pruitt St. Louis

Notre Dame Field Goal Becomes 1961 Oddity Of The Year

Notre Dame edged Syracuse 17 15 on a last second field goal that sparked dispute over legality. The play arose after roughing on a missed kick and a 15 yard penalty, prompting NCAA rules committee debate and calls for a full committee ruling.

Associated Press Cornell Dartmouth Roy Riegels Notre Dame Syracuse South Bend Joe Perkowski Perkowski Robert Neyland Tennessee Neyland

Bowling Scores Consolidated League Ladies Merchants League

Scores from the Handicap Johnson Child division show Maj or Drugs Papacek Texaco and Catholic Foresters near the top with multiple game totals. Individual standouts include Lora Peterson with a high single of 206 and several players posting strong series.

Ladies' Merchants League Johnson Child Major Drugs Papacek Texaco Catholic Foresters Popcorn Tavern Herman Construct Sportsview Inn Twilite L. Farley Stokke L. Peterson E. Nockels A. Knutson B. Laufie V. Weilandt Willis Lora Peterson

Foreign stars enter Sea Island Ladies Open field

Three international players Claudine Cros Brigitte Varangot and Maria Luisa Martinez joined the amateur field for the Sea Island Ladies Invitation Open in Georgia. Americans listed include defending champion Mrs T Richard Garlington Mrs A Anthony Drego Mrs H M Hobson and Miss Ann Richardson as the amateur contingent amid expectations of top pros competing to open the LPGA season.

Sea Island, Ga Sea Island Claudine Cros Brigitte Varangot Maria Luisa Martinez Monterrey Mexico T. Richard Garlington Atlanta A. Anthony Dregspool Elmsford N.Y H. M. Hobson Gen. Hobson Ft. Gordon Ann Richardson Columbus Ohio Louise Suggs

Lamar Tech Wins Tangerine Bowl 21-14 Over Middle Tennessee

Lamar Tech of Beaumont Texas defeated Middle Tennessee 21 to 14 in the 1961 Tangerine Bowl in Orlando Florida before about 6000 fans. Key scores included a 52 yard touchdown by quarterback Win Herbert and a late fourth quarter run by Jerry Pearson.

Lamar Tech Orlando, Fla Beaumont Tex Middle Tennessee Win Herbert Cardinals Lindley King Jerry Pearson George Dykes Tennesseeans Lamar Pearson Kezar Stadium NBC Georgia Tech Penn State CBS Villanova Wichita ABC Texas Orlando Fla

Minnesota Gophers rout Harvard in 7-2 victory

The undefeated Minnesota hockey team scored seven goals against Harvard led by Jerry Westby two assists and a goal. Ron Constantine Gary Schmalz Bauer Larry Stordahl Bill Ram say Larry Smith and Len Lilyholm contributed as Harvard avoided a shutout with two third period goals by Dave Grannis and Chris Norris. It marked Harvard’s fifth straight loss to Minnesota.

Minneapolis Minnesota Harvard Easterners Gophers Jerry Westby Ron Constantine Gary Schmalzbauer Larry Stordahl Bill Ramsay Larry Smith Len Lilyholm Dave Grannis Chris Norris

Shrine All-Star Game Leaders Weekend Football Lineup

East-West Shrine game headlines San Francisco showdown with Ernie Davis and Bob Ferguson leading the East, Roman Gabriel among KUharich backfield talents. Other post season bowls include Gator Bowl at Jacksonville Blue-Gray in Montgomery Sun Bowl at El Paso All-America Bowl at Tucson with TV and crowd estimates.

Associated Press Joe Kuharich San Francisco Ernie Davis Syracuse Bob Ferguson Ohio State North Carolina State Roman Gabriel Kuharich Jacksonville Fla Montgomery Ala el Paso Tex Tucson Ariz

Rainy Sugar Bowl Forecast Dampens Alabama Arkansas Clash

The Weather Bureau predicted showers and a temperature drop for Monday in New Orleans ahead of the Sugar Bowl pitting national champion Alabama against Arkansas. An updated forecast later showed partly cloudy skies and milder temperatures, offering a possible break from the expected rain.

NBC Alabama Arkansas Mississippi Texas CBS Louisiana State New Orleans Weather Bureau Mercury

Mondovi Beats Whitehall 54 52 In Holiday Showdown

Mondovi nipped Whitehall 54 to 52 as Ron Parr pumped in 14 points and Keith Holden added 12. Whitehall’s Francis Kokott scored 12 and Charles Christianson 11, while Mondovi surged 18 points in the fourth period but could not overtake the lead.

Whitehall Wis Mondovi Arcadia Trempealeau Ron Parr Keith Holden Francis Kokott Charles Christianson

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