Indians Rally Past Mankato 78 77 in Double Overtime
Illinois Normal opened the twin bill with a 69 52 win over St Marys of Winona in the Teachers College gym. Glenn Hansbruch led Illinois Normal with 18 points while Craig Saufl held scoring mate Paul Saufl to six in the first half.
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Indians
Mankato
Illinois
Illinois Normal
Teachers College
Downi St. Mary’s
Winona
la Crosse
Redbirds
Glenn Hansbruch
T. Molloy
Paul Saufl
St. Mary’s
Saufl
Illneis Nermal
Mary's
Fgt
P Ff
Hughes
SaufLf
Austin
Holohan
Honsbruch
LaFond
Ortworth
Ruhnke
Brenneman
Tobias
Ago Richard
Smithsgoot Sarver
Shrakeg
New Year's Day Bowl Games Attract Football Fans Nationwide
New York reports expect about 450000 fans and 2 million dollars in gate receipts across six major bowls on New Year's Day. The Rose Bowl in Pasadena draws up to 100000 for California versus Michigan, while the Sugar Bowl in New Orleans seats about 82500 for Oklahoma versus Kentucky. Cotton, Orange, and other smaller bowls fill the schedule with regional matchups and sizable crowds.
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New York
Pasadena
Calif
California
Michigan
King Pin
Wolverines
Oklahoma
Kentucky
New Orleans
Bowl Favorites and Odds Named for New Year Games
New York report lists favorites and quoted odds for major bowls. California favored over Michigan by a small margin in the New Year’s game. Clemson edges Miami by one point in the Orange Bowl. Oklahoma expected to beat Kentucky by six points in the Sugar Bowl. Texas favored over Tennessee by seven in the Cotton Bowl. Wyoming to upend Washington and Lee by seven in the Gator Bowl. La Crosse to defeat Valparaiso by seven in the Cigar Bowl.
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New York
California
Michigan
Clemson
Miami
Oklahoma
Kentucky
Texas
Tennessee
Wyoming
Washington and Lee
la Crosse
Valparaiso
South Downs North Rivals By 31-6 Score
In Montgomery the South downs North Rivals 31 to 6 in the Blue Gray game before 21 000. Southern All Star backs and a strong ground attack outscored the Yankees 16 first downs 259 rushing yards and 171 passing yards to 30 95. Key players included Ken Kent Billy Cox Billy Nixon Gene Schroeder Dan Feldberg and Arthur Tait. The lone North score came on a 3 yard Glorioso pass late in the second period.
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Montgomery
Ala
Rebels
Yankees
Missouri
John Glorioso
Grays
Louisiana State
Ken Kent
Duke
Billy Cox
Georgia
Billy Nixon
Gene Schroeder
Virginia
Army
Dan Feldberg
Arthur Tait
Mississippi State
Glorioso
Blues
Tampa Glowing With Cigar Bowl Buzz And Big Names
Ken Blanchard reports on Tampa’s vibrant winter scene around the Cigar Bowl and La Crosse State Teachers College. He notes hospitality for the Indian squad, visits to St. Petersburg and Clearwater, and remarks from Milt Spencer and Al Lopez amid spring training chatter and Yankee movements.
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Tampa
Fla
la Crosse State Teachers College
la Crosse
Wis
Milt Spencer
WFLA
Tampa Tribune
Milt
Charlie Kearns
WKTV
Charlie
Florida
al Lopez
Cleveland Indians
Cleveland
Boston
York
Tribe
Boston Red Sox
Lou Boudreau
Red Sox
Lopez
Johnny Pesky
Sports figures flock to Tampa for Cigar Bowl events
Notable sports personalities arrive in the Tampa area as the Cigar Bowl draws attention. Ewell Blackwell Burt Shotton Babe Zaharias and George Zaharias Donis Hart Gardner Mulloy Louis Suggs Dot Kielty and Al Rosen are linked to for pro tennis golf and baseball events starting January 1. Frankie Sinkwich coaches Tampa U football and supports Emory Bauer Clark Van Galder. Local La Crosse ties and Shrine sponsorship highlight the charity-focused bowl buildup.
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New York Giants
St. Petersburg
Ewell Blackwell
Cincinnati
Burt Shotton
Brooklyn
Babe
George Zaharias
Tampa
Donis Hart
Gardner Mulloy
Louis Suggs
Dot Kielty
al Rosen
Cleveland
Frankie Sinkwich
Georgia U
Detroit Lions
Tampa U
Frankie
Valparaiso
la Crosse
Emory Bauer
Clark van Galder
Wisconsin
George O. Tweed
Floridan Hotel
Tweed
Duluth
Red Wing
Jule Freas
Henry Reget
Happy Hanson
Jim Gort
la Crosse TC
Jim
Ben Overtons
Bens
Herb Fischer
West Allis
Wis
van Galder
Average Cage Season For TC
La Crosse State Teachers College finished 11 9 overall and 6 6 in conference in 1949 50. River Falls led by Nate De Long and Newman Ben captured the conference crown as La Crosse list shows results against Dubuque Platteville River Falls Winona Augustana Stout Town Teachers Mankato Eau Claire Stevens Point Winona Whitewater Luther River Palls Stout Milwaukee Oshkosh Eau Claire Luther Superior with mixed scores throughout a 20 game schedule.
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la Crosse State Teachers College
Clark van Galder
River Falls Falcons
Big Nate de Long
Newman Ben
Teachers College
High
Falcons
la Crosse
Dubuque
Platteville
River Falls
Winona
Augustana
Stout
Town Teachers
Mankato
Eau Claire
Stevens Point
Whitewater
Luther
River Palls
Milwaukee
Oshkosh
Superior
Holovak Named Boston College Coach After Myers Resigns
Mike Holovak former 1942 All America fullback and BC freshman coach is promoted to head coach succeeding Denny Myers who resigned late in the season. Contract terms were not disclosed.
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Boston
Mike Holovak
Boston College
Boston College Focus
Holovak
Denny Myers
Senn Crmstopne Declares Himself King of Haiti
Historian notes a figure named Senn Crmstopne, described as a leader facing a slave rebellion, who seized authority and proclaimed himself ruler in Haiti. The account emphasizes the political shift during the uprising era.
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Senn Crmstopne
Feacer
Haiti
Grode Clinches La Crosse Tennis Honors in 1950
Bill Grode dominates La Crosse tennis in 1950 by winning the men’s singles crown and, with John Kroner, the men’s doubles title. Grode defeated Jim Scheel 6-2 6-3 6-3, while Grode Kroner beat Weigent Baker in five sets 6-4 final. Kroner also wins the Junior city recreation title, and the pair represented the area at the state tournament sponsored by the Milwaukee Journal and Wisconsin Recreation department. Bill Baker directs recreation tennis across city courts.
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Bill Grode
la Crosse
Grode
John Kroner
Jim Scheel
Charlie Weigent
Weigent
Kroner
Bill Baker
Baker
City Recreation
Dick McLoone
Jerry Thomson
Bert Baker
Milwaukee Journal
Wisconsin Recreation Department
Tomah
de Soto
Soldiers Grove
Bloomington
la Crescent
Eitzen
Minnesota
Holmen
Coon Valley
Harmony
Fillmore County
College basketball scores roundup
Oklahoma defeated Iowa State 68 to 50 and Colorado College beat Abilene Christian 57 to 46. Other results include New Mexico 71 over Montana 59 and Duke 74 over Tulane 72 with several more games across the nation.
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Oklahoma
Iowa State
Colorado
Col
Abilene Christian
New Mexico
Montana
Duke
Tulane
Missouri
North Dakota
North Dakota State
Grinnell
South Dakota
Brigham Young
Colorado A and M
Manhattan
San Jose State
Penn State
Ohio State
Navy
Wake Forest
St. Bonaventure
Western Kentucky
Kentucky
Syracuse
Baldwin-Wallace
Fordham
Arizona
West Virginia
Notre Dame
Northwestern
Iowa
Pittsburgh
St. Michaels
Tavior
Dayton
Arizona State
Tempe
St. John’s
Ill
Wartburg
Eastern Kentucky
Beloit
North Carolina State
Colgate
Bowling Green
Colby
Miami
Marshall
Washington
St. Louis
Harvard
Denver
Utah State
Northeast Missouri State
Quincy
Banner Year For Coulee Region Baseball In 1950
La Crosse and Coulee Region clubs posted a strong season with new lights boosting attendance. AFL dominated La Crosse city league, while Bangor beat local champs in the district finals. Major leaguers emerged including Everett Johnson to Cincinnati and pitchers Nehring and Benedict to New York farm system.
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Coulee Region
la Crosse and Coulee
AFL
la Crosse City
Laborites
VFW
Bangor
Levi Chapiewsky
Milwaukee Police
Everett Johnson
Onalaska
Cincinnati Reds
Merlin Nehring
Logan
Dave Benedict
Sparta
Fond du Lac
New York Yankee
Ralph Twite
Nehring
la Crosse
Boosters
la Crescent
Holmen
Cardinals
la Farge
Rod Martin
Charlie Weigent
City Recreation Department
West Triumphs Over East in Shrine Charity Classic
Kyle Rote set the pace as the West defeated the East 16 to 7 in the Shrine Charity Football Classic. Fran Nagle and Brad Rowland helped the Westerners start with a 70 yard drive, while Alan Egler pushed the East to a late score. The crowd of 62,000 applauded Rote, now a father, as he left the field with the game decided.
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San Francisco
Kyle Rote
Southern Methodist
Western College
Rote
Dallas
Alan Egler
Colgate
Marchie Schwartz Quits As Stanford Coach
Marchie Schwartz announced his resignation as Stanford head coach after the West beat the East 16 to 7. The Notre Dame star turned Stanford leader said he would go into business, praising the tough victory as the nicest moment of his coaching career.
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San Francisco
Marchie Schwartz
Stanford University
Schwartz
Notre Dame
Stanford
Creighton University
Bowling Leads 1950 La Crosse City season highlights
La Crosse showcases a banner bowling year with over 50 leagues across nine alleys. Anita Caulum dominates individual women’s marks with 658 top total and 11 600+ series, while Carl Schurz and Elmer Gryphon set high scorers in men’s events.
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la Crosse
Keglers
Mary Knutson
Bertha Hutzler
Bernice Anderson
Hazel Wallace
Mellon and
Edwards
Ee’s Tavern
Maple Grove
Bill Beranek
R. A. Spika
Joe Huebner
Anita Caulum
Anita
Lysle Peterson
Mauston
Wisconsin
Frankie Heisman
S. Knutson
Heisman
E. Gryphon
Bill Knapton Leads Peds In 78 77 Double OT Win
Bill Knapton scores 25 points as the La Crosse State Indians edge the opponent 78 77 in two overtimes to even their record at 1 1.
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Bill Knapton
Heilemans Cup Class AA Race Leads City Softball Titles
In La Crosse during 1950 the Heileman’s Cup softball scene drew hundreds of players and thousands of spectators. Walter Weigent supervised the bustling league play as Heileman’s won Class AA, beating Ed’s Tavern four games to one for the city title. Ed’s then repeated in a decisive series.
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la Crosse
Walter
Babe) Weigent
Heileman’s
Ed’s Tavern
Ed’s
Northwest
Shamrock Tavern
Our Savior’s Lutheran Church
Oasis Bar
Allis-Chalmers
Nite Hawks
Trane Company
Dahl Motor Company
Zahn
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Pleckinger
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Strand
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Joe Brettelli
Karth
Art Richter
R. Kane
J. Korth
H. Knezovich
Ralph Sabotta
Holy Trinity Ladies’ League
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G. Schnurrer
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