Undefeated Indians Face Valparaiso In Cigar Bowl
La Crosse State Teachers College enters the Cigar Bowl on New Year’s Day against Valparaiso University after a 9–0 season. Coach Clark Van Galder and Bill Vickrey led a 23–3–1 three-year run since 1948, with Ace Loomis and Tom Curry co-leading scorers and John Knispel earning Little All-America honors.
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Curlers Shine In '50 'Spiels Highlighting Tri-State Bonspiel
The 1950-51 curling season opened with notable wins. Frank Kleffman of Hibbing defeated Lefty Krasiewski of La Crosse 10-9 to win the Modern Laundry event. La Crosse clubs earned multiple titles as Norm Gelder beat Gale McKeeth at Burns Bonspiel and Wendell Sacia led the first annual Centerville spiel. La Crosse defeated Superior 72 to 6 in football homecoming and tied Whitewater for first in the conference after beating Eau Claire 40 to 12. La Crosse also toppled Gustavus Adolphus 20 to 13 on Dad’s Day, ending the Gusties’ 13-game streak with Loomis scoring twice and Curry rushing for another.
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Eau Claire
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Aquinas nets second straight State Catholic title in 1950
Aquinas College coached by John Michuta completed the 1949-50 season with a 21-1 record and extended a 21 game win streak before St. Thomas of St. Paul ended it in December.logan and onalaska also earned regional and state tournament honors with strong showings in the 1950 basketball season.
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Indians claim third straight Teachers College baseball title
La Crosse College’s 1950 baseball team, led by pitcher Dave Benedict and batters Tom Curry and Bill Knapton, finished 11–1 in league play and 5–0 non conference, totaling 105 runs while allowing 54. The Indians posted a .274 batting average and a .955 fielding percentage with several players earning standout honors. Their only loss came 7-4 to St. Cloud at Sparta, Wisconsin, as Benedict notched six victories on the mound.
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Stock Car Races Draw Thousands At Richmond Farm Oval
Jaycees hosted stock car races last September at Richmond Farm Oval on French Island. About 6000 spectators watched top honors go to Bob Krismer with heat winners Gerald Ames Hurley Finch Melvin Gentzkow and C Bentzen. The events drew thousands of La Crosse area fans through the summer.
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Peacock Relays Highlight 1950 La Crosse Spring Sports
The Peacock Memorial Relays returned May 6 after a 1942 halt. 32 teams and over 200 athletes competed as Wisconsin Rapids won Class A and La Crosse Central took Class B runner-up. Richland Center claimed Class B, Gays Mills swept Class C, and Blair edged Decorah for runner-up.
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La Crosse TC Golfers Claim State Title
Coach Walter Thoresen’s La Crosse State Teachers College golf team closed 1950 by winning the Oshkosh conference title. Ted Levenhagen led with rounds of 64 and 69 tying the league record, with teammates Ken Poterton Howie Bilks Wally Hayes and Bill Heald contributing to a 50 year effort and securing the circuit crown.
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Aquinas senior Josey Temp Voted Athlete of the Year
Aquinas High School star Josey Temp, a three sport performer in football basketball and baseball, was named Athlete of the Year by the La Crosse Tribune Sports Staff. He earned All-State on multiple squads and helped Aquinas win the state basketball championship in 1950.
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La Crosse State Teachers College shines in 1950 track season
Coach Floyd Gautsch's thinclads at La Crosse state college enjoyed a fine 1950 track season. The team opened with a 72 to 52 win over Winona State Teachers at the new Memorial Field, then defeated Luther and Winona in a triangular meet. La Crosse placed fifth at St Paul and won the conference meet at home with 91.7 points. The cross country team, led by Lou Bjorn, claimed the State AAU title with riders Don Strand and Gil Felton among top finishers in a large field.
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Penn State Hosts Fifth-Ever Night Football Game
Penn State plays its fifth night football game in school history against Syracuse marking a rare evening visit in the program timeline.
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Winter Sports Build Up Large Following Hold Ski Meet Here
Winter outdoor sports gain fans in La Crosse in 1950 with the Lagoon Rink skating meet and the U S Central Ski association Snowbowl event. Top honors went to out of town riders in downhill and slalom led by Gene Knable and Audrey Sugden. multiple area meets produced notable winners across classes with Eber Chapman and Central high teams achieving top honors in skating.
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Aquinas Captures Third City Grid Title With 14th Straight Win
Aquinas High School, led by Coach John Michuta, completed the 1950 prep football season with a 5-3 city record and a 14 game winning streak. The Blugolds defeated Central 28-0 and Logan 20-0 to clinch the intra city crown, while standout players Jim Temp and Bill Skemp starred on offense and defense. Temp earned All-State recognition, and Jim Drendel led the city in scoring with 61 points.
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Five New Swim Titles Set at La Crosse Meet
The eighth annual La Crosse Tribune swimming and diving meet at the municipal pool last July produced five new records despite a heavy downpour. Ken Stickney and Kay Ortmeier set 25 yard freestyle marks for boys under 11 and girls respectively, with Stickney also topping the 50 foot dog paddle. Fred Bakkum and Judy Benson added records in senior boys 50 yard freestyle and girls 14 15 year old 50 yard breaststroke. Ray Fellows surpassed his 1949 mark in men’s high diving.
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