Red Raiders Beat Rochester 70 62 Sivertson Keys Central Win
La Crosse Central defeated Rochester John Marshall 70 to 62 in a tight non conference game. Leif Sivertson led Central with crisp 16 points while Jim Nordrum Todd Ondell and John Ford each reached double figures. The win marked Central seventh in eight games ahead of a Big Rivers Conference test.
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Mary E. Sawyer
Rochester
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Jim Nordrum
Todd Ondell
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Greg Munson
Nordrum
Leif Sivertson
John Ford
Steve Flaten
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Brad Harper
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Bryce Kommerstad
Joel
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Tribune
Edward M. Huebner
Cotton Bowl Showdown: Georgia vs SMU Saturday
Georgia, ranked fourth, is a seven point favorite over 10th ranked SMU in the 31st Cotton Bowl before a 75 504 sellout. SMU’s Jerry Levins and Kent Lawrence pace a quick, explosive attack as both teams seek big plays in cold, possibly rainy conditions.
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Cage Exhibitions Set At Whitehall
The Whitehall Lions Club sponsors a basketball doubleheader at Memorial School gym on Sunday night with a main game pitting local stars from past years against the Chicago Brown Bombers at 8 p.m. A junior high versus out of town game starts at 7:30 p.m. Local stars include Henry Anderson and others. Len Ellison and Robert NepERud officiate. Ed Ausderau will announce.
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Chicago Brown Bombers
Henry Anderson
Larry Hanley
John Colliton
Dale Rusch
Maynard Clipper
Warren Herried
Don Johnson
Carl Nordhagen
Ralph Rasmuson
Boyd Relyea
Ben Ringstad
Clifford Ritland
Kenneth Stellpflug
Len Ellison
Robert Neperud
Ed Ausderau
Bangor Falcons Win At Cashton In Holiday double header
Bangor defeated Cashton 62 42 in the second game of a holiday double header. Gordon Horstman led Bangor with 16 points as the team improved to 4 3. Cashton remains winless in eight games. In the first game Brookwood beat Onalaska Luther 75 72 with Dave Olson scoring 25 and Bill Schaefer 17. Norm Seeger added 21. In Montana Jack Swarthout to succeed Hugh Davidson as head football coach at the University of Montana announced by President Pantzer. Greg Lamprich 17 Don Larson 16 Larry Lemke 10 for Coach Herb Grams Knights now 5 4. Brookwood has won seven of eight starts.
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Hugh Davidson
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Dubuque
Beloit
Kitt Jones
Winona
Laurel cancels nine-race card after track deemed unfit
Laurel Maryland canceled its nine race program Thursday after a Maryland Racing Commission steward said the track was unfit for racing.
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Midway Old Timers to Clash with Monitor Youngsters at Copeland Park
The annual 16 inch softball game between the Midway Old Timers and Monitor Youngsters is set for 1 p.m. New Year’s Day at Copeland Park, weather permitting. Also noted is boxing results from Portland Maine with Rinaldo Victoria outpointing Roger Williams in Pittsfield Massachusetts.
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Philadelphia
Lewis College back in title bid at Racine Belle City Classic
Lewis College of Lockport Illinois defeated Stevens Point State 80-74 to retain the Belle City Classic crown in Racine Wisconsin. Bob Blackburn led Lewis with 14 points and was named the tournament outstanding player as the squad moved to 7 and 3.
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Joliet, Ill
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Ken Zieghan
Lutz Dominates with Eighth 700 in La Crosse Bowling Night
Don Lutz led the Red Carpet All Star league action with eight 700 series including a 701 honor score and a 721 in pack games. He produced 246 188 727 725 712 across Straight Away and Tri-State matches. Jenkins and Weimer posted 698 and 672 respectively as other top scores in a busy bowling night.
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Roger Weimer
Jenkins
Weimer
Erv Zeisler
Jim Larson
Bill Burroughs
Jim Wais
Frank Heisman
Virg Payton
Butch Severson
Ray Lichtie
Pepsi Cola
Coulee
Pepsi
Ray Michalko
Pat Ward
Badgers Fall to Michigan in Los Angeles Classic
Michigan rallied behind a balanced attack led by Craig Dill's 24 points and 19 from Bob Sullivan to defeat Wisconsin 98-88. Wisconsin's Mike Carlin scored 22 as Nagle added 18, but the Badgers slid after a 19-6 start and now stand 3-4 ahead of a rematch on Jan. 10.
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Carlin
Bob Sullivan
Manitowoc
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Nagle
Craig Dill
Sullivan
Badger
Jim McCallum
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Dili
Me’ci’rn
Bankey
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Sweeney Maxey
North Texas State names Rod Rust head football coach
Rod Rust, defensive coach at Stanford for two seasons, was named the head football coach of North Texas State University on Thursday.
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Tex
Rod Rust
Stanford
North Texas State University
Dutch Harrison Wins Yuletide Pro-Am in New Orleans
E. J. Dutch Harrison fired a 68 to capture the pro division title at the Yuletide Pro-Am in New Orleans LA, earning the top prize in the $8,500 event.
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Harrison
Lincoln Gains Meet Finals In Holiday Tournament
Lincoln University crushed Illinois Wesleyan 122 to 84 and St Ambrose defeated St Marys 75 to 71 to reach the championship finals of the St Ambrose holiday basketball tournament. Marshall Evans scored 31 points, Arvesta Kelly 25 and Milton Williams 24 for Lincoln.
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Packers Earn Seven on Writers' All Pro Team
Pro Football Writers Association named seven Green Bay Packers to the first all NFL team. Herb Adderley appeared on four ballots, Larry Wilson led with 45. Bart Starr named quarterback and MVP, with Forrest Gregg Jerry Kramer Willie Davis Ray Nitschke and Willie Wood among others on offense and defense.
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Larry Wilson
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Forrest Gregg
Jerry Kramer
Willie Davis
Ray Nitschke
Adderley
Willie Wood
Calkins Brothers Dominate Tomah Bowling Lanes
George Calkins led Vlasek's Lanes with a 687 in the Classic League while Rod Calkins added 681 in the National League. George rolled 219 243 and a two-digit final for the 687. Rod opened with a spare then struck 11 in a row for his 290 middle game.
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Rod Calkins
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Rod
Dan Grygleski
Bun Jamey
Francis Kelly
Lavern Purpus
Russ Gilson
Tom Thomson
Wagner
Bruce Gilson
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Harley Sime
Lou Fishbune
Ted Moskonas
Les Hilsizer
Ron Duncan
Alma Arcadia Net Triumphs In Tourney
Alma defeats Independence 101 to 83 and Arcadia beats Pepin 68 to 53 in Independence holiday tournament. Curt Youngbauer 22 for Alma, Terry Bright 16, Bob Parker 12, Rivermen lead 41 point first quarter. Arcadia’s John Rose 15, Dennis Wolfe 14, Jim Rolbiecki 13, Mike Lien 11, Steve Herrick 11.
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Bill Skroch
Mike Kulig
Mark Marsolek
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Indies
John Rosenow
Dennis Wolfe
Jim Rolbiecki
Mike Lien
Steve Herrick
Larry Marcis
Lakers
Loretto 5 Defeats Wabasha St Felix 61 38
Loretto 5 improved to six wins in nine starts with a 61 38 victory over Wabasha St Felix in Caledonia Minnesota. Joe Gaspard and Gary Pellowski each scored 13 points for Loretto while Mike Schieber added 10. Steve McNallen led St Felix with 10 and the Blue Jays led 33 21 at halftime. St Felix won the B game 41 22.
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Mike Schieber
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Steve McNallen
Leo Burke Tops Sparta Pin Loop
Leo Burke rolled a 635 series to lead the Wednesday League at Sparta Lanes in Sparta Wisconsin. Teammates Dave Hering and Todd Caya posted 613s while Earl Nelson and Jim Wright hit 605 and 603 respectively. Hering’s 256 and Caya’s 234 were top singles.
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Dave Hering
Todd Caya
Earl Nelson
Jim Wright
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Caya
Hemstock
Harpie Niedfelt
al Voelker
Wayne Redman
Dennis Slayton
Roger Strom
Newman Tops La Crosse Central and Milwaukee Pius
Newman, ranked No. 11 in the AP poll, defeated Milwaukee Pius 66-62 as Pat Coe scored 23 points. Earlier Newman beat sixth-ranked La Crosse Central 70-62, with Jerry Siewert delivering 17 points in a balanced attack.
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Ski Report Highlights Fresh Snow Across Resorts
Mt Telemark reports 5 inches of new snow on a 16 to 24 inch base with excellent skiing. Indianhead Mountain in Bessemer Michigan shows 12 inches of new snow on a 20 inch base with excellent skiing. Gateway in Land O Lakes has 1 to 2 inches on a 6 to 8 base with good skiing. Rib Mountain in Wausau records 5 inches on an 8 to 12 base with excellent skiing.
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