Amateur boxing heats up for Jaycee second show in La Crosse
Amateur boxing heats up as Jaycees announce the second show on Monday January 6 at the Avalon Ballroom. Tickets at the Bodega Howie's Bar S Wittenberg's on the Northside with more bouts planned including a surprise match. Main event features featherweights Battling Jackie O'Brien vs Jerry Adams both from La Crosse with additional bouts lined up for Monsoor Lange Lachman McCauley Pintz Bemis and more prospects from La Crosse Hokah Norwalk Caledonia and nearby towns.
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Jaycees
Avalon Ballroom
Bodege
S and H
Howie's
Wittenberg’s
Jaen
Jaycee Committee
Jackie O’brien
LeRoy Lachman
Jerry Adams
la Crosse
Monsoor
Ted Lange
Aled
Louis Hall
Lange
Mittman
Hokah
Boyd Zietlow
Norwalk
Wis
Illinois Defenses Bruins in Rose Bowl Showdown at Pasadena
Illinois faces UCLA in the Rose Bowl with a defense built on goal line stands and a fast, shifting backfield. The Illini, 7 wins 2 losses, meet UCLA’s air and case-to-bald passing attack led by All-America guard Alex Young and star Burr Baldwin on a sunny day in Pasadena.
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Illini
Hardbitten Ray Eliot
Case
Cal Rossi
Rowland
UCLA
Coast
Bruin
Illinois
Alexy Young
Eliot
Gates
Young
Canas
Burr Baldwin
Don Paul
Mac Wenskunas
la Mathews
Don Malmberg
Paulson and Bonadurer Lead Challengers Doubles Tourney
Paulson and Bonadurer topped the Pla Mor Alleys field with 2429 to pace the Challengers Doubles. Posen led with two scores of 603 and 649, while Mehren and Gryphan had 2229 for third. The final block rolls Saturday January 4 at 7, with the last round robin games and a position match.
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Oscar
Pop) Paulson
Bill Bonadurer
Pla Mor
Posen
Maples
Errol Oleen
Andy Anderson
Bob Mehren
Elmer Gryphan
Mehren
Gryphan
Russ Braun
Don Weigel
Frank Heilman
Jimmy Wais
Harold
Willard Swan
Kautskys Out Of Loop Lead In Western Standings
Syracuse upsets the Kautskys 56-49 in Chicago as George Nelmark and Chick Meehan spark a 36-21 halftime surge. Indianapolis drops to five losses in 16 on the road week. Oshkosh All-Stars rise to 10-4 in the Western division. Zollers of Fort Wayne erase a 12-point hole to edge Youngstown 57-54 behind Arm strong and Kinney.
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Chicago
Indianapolis
Syracuse
Kautskys
George Nelmark
Chick Meehan
Anderson
Ind
Kers
Packers
Oshkosh
Wis
Fort Wayne
Zollers
Youngstown
Bears
Paul Armstrong
Bob Kinney
Platteville All Stars Dominate In Week Wins
The Platteville All-Stars, a new independent basketball team, defeated Livingston 76 to 30, East Dubuque 72 to 55, and Belmont Legion 106 to 48. They poured in 64 points in the second half at Belmont.
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Platteville
Wis
Platteville All-Stars
All-Stars
Livingston
East Dubuque
Belmont Legion
Belmont
William Coffman Named 1946 Grid Man of the Year
Des Moines reports William Coffman named 1946 grid man of the year by the Football Writers Association of America. Coffman, a San Francisco business executive, was selected after a vote by 400 writers. The Shrine East-West game benefits the San Francisco Shrine hospital for crippled children. Coffman has served as East-West director for 21 of its 22 years.
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Des Moines
Football Writers Association of America
Coffman
San Francisco
Bert McGrane
Associaon
Guiles
Shrine Hospital For Crippled Children
Superior Teachers Top North Dakota Team
Superior State Teachers College edged North Dakota University 41 to 39 in the finale of a doubleheader at the Yellow Jacket gym. Gustavus Adolphus crushed Duluth State Teachers 47 in the opener. Dominick Moselle led Yellowjackets with 11 points. Rehnstrand and Eznarich each scored 10. The teams swap opponents tonight with Superior facing Gustavus Adolphus.
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Superior
Wis
Superior State Teachers College
North Dakota University
Yellow Jacket Gymnasium
Gustavus Adolphus
Duluth State Teachers
Junior Skoglund
Dominic Moselle
Moose) Rehnstrand
Math Eznarich
Duluth
North Dakota
Glen Selbo Set To Return For Wisconsin Illinois Tilt
Wisconsin basketball coach Bud Foster expects guard Glen Selbo to rejoin the Badgers for the Big Nine opener against Illinois at the Badger Fieldhouse after a week with a cold. Wisconsin, coming off seven non conference games, five wins,will start Selbo alongside Exner Menzel Cook and Lautenbach with Mills or Haar at center.
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Madison
Wis
Glen Selbo
la Crosse
Wisconsin
Illinois
Badger
Bud Foster
Foster
Illini Badger
Cook
Exner Menzel
Selbo
Walt Lautenbach
Ards
Ed Mills
Bob Haarat
Jim Moore
Stevens Point
Dick Falls
River Forest
Gil Hertz
Weyauwega
Sanitones crush Viola All-Stars 73 to 37 on home court
La Crosse Sanitones raced to a fast start in Viola, led by Arnie Veglahn with 25 points and John Jungbluth 16, while Westby led by Doug Jefson with 21. The All-Stars managed 13 points in the first period and never recovered, as Sanitones widened the gap to a 33-22 halftime margin and pulled away in the final two quarters.
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Viola
Wis
la Crosse
Sanitones
All-Stars
Stars
Westby City
Sanitone
John Jungbluth
Veglahn
Bob Scharnke
Kenny Bey
An Gobis
Len Banta
Doug Jefson
Westby
Skundberg
Sanitene
M.campbells
Vegiahn
Lepiey
Steinbacke
Hunter
Saritones
Ladies Commercial League
Aletta’s Hat Shop
Ed Phillips & Gons
Mulder's Grocery
Norby
V. Greene
M. Volk
A. Blankenship
M. Donovar
I. Clark H. Wendling
B. Bailly
A. Bruemmer
T. Knudson
High Ter
Nelson
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Sca
R. Moore
G. Carroll
H. Semb
Troyanes
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W. Temple
Satanes
Heileman's
Krutson Dairy
Frank Tighe
Law's Drug Store
Whitey's Bar
Richmond
J. Richmond
Nedvideg
F. Kelly
Chambers
M. Mehren
H. Morton
B. Wiggers
V. Temp
Holy Trinity League
Holy Trinity Alleys
Hoeschier's
White Bear
Abicht's Aces
Leo & Johnnies
P. Huegel
A. Schmikia
V. Huegel
D. Paul C
G. Guggenbuehl
Larson
C. Blackowits
L. Whitlock
A. Caulum Morthan Oo
N. Wasmuth
M. Boeck
E. Pohlman
L. Anderson
Handicap League Trade Co
City Emp. Trade Co
Carpenters
T. Olson
Co. Wallace
Olson
M. Solberg
M. Linser
K. Nadbalski
G. Olson
T. Wallace
Maurice Richard Extends Lead In NHL Scoring Race
Montreal’s Maurice Richard dominates the NHL with 20 goals in 27 games and 35 points total. Ted Kennedy of Toronto and Billy Taylor of Detroit trail with 28 points each. Goaltenders Bill Durnan and Turk Broda allow 58 and 65 goals respectively in their appearances. Ezinicki and Mariucci sit among penalty leaders with 53 minutes.
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Montreal
National Hockey League
Montreal Canadiens
Maurice
Rocket) Richard
Richard
Ted Kennedy
Toronto
Detroit
Billy Taylor
Bill Durnan
Turk Broda
Maple Leafs
Bill Ezinicki
Johnny Mariucci
Chicago
Villian
Sleepy Jim Crowley Quits As Commissioner
Sleepy Jim Crowley resigns as All America conference commissioner and leads a Rockets takeover with investors promising 250000 dollars to build a winning team. Toohey and Brogan join Crowley in running the club, with plans for new coaches and a reorganization as the Rockets target a stronger bid in pro football. Notre Dame QB Johnny Lujack was drafted to the Rockets while Bears seek a Luckman successor.
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Sleepy Jim Crowley
Rockets
Chicago
Jim Crowley
Chicago Rockets
Soldier Field
Lock, Stock and Barrel
Crow
Green
Iliam S. Toohey
John Brogan
Crowley
Toohey
Brogan
Notre Dame
Johnny Lujack
Bears
Sid Luckman
Fred Negus
Wisconsin
Bob Sandberg
Minnesota
Bob Derleth
Michigan
Bill Hillenbrand
Elroy Hirsch
Walt Clay
Ned Mathews
Wee Willie Wilkin
Bob Dove
Stoddard Players Eye New Uniforms From Legion Meeting
Stoddard Wisconsin Special group of Stoddard American Legion Post No 315 local businessmen and players met to plan uniforms for next season. Lyndon Lawrynk elected manager with Elmer Beier Morrell Peterson as assistants and Forrest Umberger as secretary treasurer. A uniform-purchase committee was named and a benefit dance planned for February. The club aims to join Vernon County baseball league. Notables Keith Owen and Chester Rick of La Crosse attended.
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Stoddard
Wis
Stoddard American Legion Post No
Legion Hall
R. H. Tate
Lyndon Lawrynk
Elmer Beier
Morrell Peterson
Forrest Umberger
James A. Wall
Rolland Hanesworth
Elmer Stellick
Keith Owen
Raymond Umberger
Elmer Proksch
K. J. Robinson
W. J. Held
Vernon County Baseball League
Chester Rick
la Crosse
19 Bowl Games Open Gates To Million Fans
New Year bowl games number 19 as fans flood in expected to reach about half a million. Rose Bowl at Pasadena draws the largest crowd with 90 000, Sugar Bowl 73 000, East West game 62 000, Orange Bowl 38 000, and Cotton and Oil Bowls together around 75 000. Georgia Tech and St. Marys play in the Oil Bowl. Virginia Tech and Cincinnati in the Sun Bowl.
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New York
Pasa
San Francisco
University of California At
Los Angeles
Pacific Coast
University of Illinois
Georgia
North Carolina
Tennessee
Rice
Arkansas
Louisiana State
Houston
Georgia Tech
St. Mary's
Virginia Tech
Cincinnati
San Antonio
Hardin-Simmons
Denver
Tam
Delaware
Pasadena
Shriners
Subway
Hullae Baloo
Yankee Stadium
Big Nine
Army
West Point
Notre Dame
Blaik
Big Nine Teams Play Tonight in Conference Basketball
Iowa aims for a seventh straight win hosting Texas Christian as Purdue Northwestern and Michigan also seek keys to the Western Conference race. Illinois Wisconsin opens the next night while other Midwest games feature Harvard Bradley Michigan State Syracuse and Bowling Green Loyola. DePaul defeated Illinois Wesleyan as Whitey Kachan and Gene Stump scored for the Blue Demons.
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Chicago
Iowa
Northwestern
Michigan
Texas Christian
Purdue
Boilermakers
Butler
Marquette
Milwaukee
Midwest
DePaul University of Chicago
Walloping
Illinois Wesleyan
Bloomington
Ill
Whitey Kachan
Gene Stump
Blue Demons
College Basketball Scores With AP Roundup
The Associated Press reports multiple college basketball results across regions. Notable outcomes include NYU 66 over UCLA 49, USC 49 over Long Island U 40, Marshall WV 84 defeating U Toronto 40, and Kentucky 31 over Oklahoma A&M 37.
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East Nyu
UCLA
South California
Long Island U
John Marshall
Queens College
South Marshall
W.va
U. of Toronto
Louisiana State
Tulane
Oklahoma A. & M
Kentucky
Southwest Beloit
Wis
Arkansas State
Midwest DePaul
Ilinois Wesleyan
Santa Clara
Idaho
Montana State
Omaha Univ
St. Louis Univ
Yale
FAR West Loyola
Los Angeles
Mardin-Simmons
Univ. of Oregon
Fee's
Northwest
Pro Basketball Association Scores and National League Results
The record lists ABA games with Washington 70 Boston 60 and Philadelphia 62 Pittsburgh 60. NL results show Rochester 67 Anderson 62. Fort Wayne 57 Youngstown 64. Syracuse and Indianapolis scores noted as six dollars in Syracuse game.
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Association of America
Washington
Boston
Philadelphia
Pittsburgh
National League
Rochester
Anderson
Syracuse
Indianapolis
Fort Wayne
Youngstown
Louis Opens Harlem Restaurant A Symbol Of Style And Ambition
Heavyweight champion Joe Louis debuts a $500000 Harlem restaurant attracting attention as a nightlife hub. The 500 seat venue features a 100 foot mural gallery of famous African Americans, a large oval bar, modern chrome decor, and extensive kitchen and prep facilities.
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New York
Joe Louis
Harlem
Upper Manhattan
Marian Anderson
Paul Robeson
Booker T. Washington
Bill Robinson
George Washington Carver
Joe
Manhattan
Fights Last Night Roundup From Cities
Associated Press report lists boxing results from St Nicholas Arena Newark Chicago Dayton Omaha Kansas City with fighters Billy Arnold Jimmy Mandell McKinley English Eddie Miller Abel Cestac Levi Southall and others scoring decisions or TKOs across venues noting outpoints and knockouts and international participants Puebla Argentina Detroit New York Indianapolis and Brooklyn names and scores for ten round bouts.
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New York
St. Nicholas Arena
Billy Arnold
Philadelphia
Jerry Fiorello
Brooklyn
Newark
Jimmy Mandell
Burefalo
George E. Brown
Chicago
McKinley English
Detroit
Bob Foxworth
St. Louis
Dayton
Eddie Miller
Daveton
Billy Parsons
Daneville
Til
Omaha
Abel Cestac
Argentina
Clarence Brown
Kansas City
Levi Southall
Sparky Reynolds
Indianapolis
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Pivet Shire Reiman
Wels
Clerm-A. Anderson
Orrphee
R. Mehren
Preen-D. Weigel
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Wats
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Gryphes
Preuen
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Sephene
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Vic Flint
Michael O'Malley
Ralph Lane
Flint
William Coffman
Superior Teachers Top
Maurice Richard
Charles Chamberlain
Bangor
Bangor Alleys Ee Eee Co
Burback's Service
Asa
Newbure’s Corners
Pish Creek
Nub’s Marketsis
Chapiewsky's Tavern
Swerman’s Bar Shop
Niesen’s Log
Cassel's Produce
Meyer & Jones
Stratman’s Tavern
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Cotty’s Tavern
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West Salem Hatchery
L. Bedessem
Pleischman
Solberg
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Chevrolet CO
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Ale Elias
By Sid Feder
Maxwell D. Taylor
Military Academy
John J. Cavanaugh
Army Notre Dame
Memorial Stadium
South Bend
Jack O'Brian
Johnn’ Joseph
Red Blaik
Doc Blanchard
Glenn Davis
Oklahoma
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West Virginia
Big Ten
Wolverines
Washington & Lee
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Villanova
Columbia
Penn
Navy
Harry's Bee Line
Ao Northern Engraving
Peerless Squawkers
Sears Roebuck
Pat's Shell Station
Howard Clothing Co
Oasis Tavern
Ward Co
Yerly Coal Co
Benson Optical Co
Schneeberger. Jr
D. Danielson
D. Spettel
J. Netwal
D. Wohlhoefer
R. Sackmaster
P. Gautseh
W. Veneman
J. Gmithel
J. Hoch
R. Pierce
E. Bjerstad
F. Weigel
A. Schaffer
A. Halverson
T. Bruha
R. Fox
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FP. Mueller
FP. Kaemmer
H. Ke
J. Johnson
L. Iverson
C. Wagner
A. Marnwell
Springfields
Krags
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