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Newspaper

La Crosse Tribune

Location

La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Dec 31, 1955

Page

3

Stanford Downs Wisconsin 65 53 On Friday

Stanford defeated Wisconsin 65 53 at Palo Alto as six straight wins boosted the Indians. Wisconsin suffered a season sixth loss while star forward Bill Bond was out and Hap Wagner sidelined. Dick Miller led Wisconsin with 20 points, while Barry Brown and Selleck paced Stanford with 18 and 16 points respectively.

Palo Alto Calif University of Wisconsin Stanford Indians Bill Bond Hap Wagner Wisconsin Dick Miller Badgers

Marquette Falls 77 75 in Sugar Bowl Tournament

The Marquette Warriors suffer their second straight loss and fourth of the season as Alabama defeats them 77-75. Alabama’s George Linn scored 35 points and secured the late lead with critical free throws as Marquette failed to capitalize on a final-minute turnover and missed layup. Notre Dame claimed the tournament title with a 70-65 win over Utah.

New Orleans Marquette Warriors Alabama Notre Dame Utah Marquette Warriors George Linn Jay Schauer Schauer al Avant Linn Pat O'Keefe Bob Walczak

Don Peth Ties School Scoring Mark In 102-86 Indians Win

Don Peth scored 35 points to tie La Crosse State College's single game record as the Indians defeated Iowa Teachers 102-86. Peth, off the bench late, led La Crosse with 18 first half points and 17 more after intermission, with Giombetti and Olson adding key baskets and rebounds.

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Local Bowling Scores and Standings From Northern Ligae

The Northern League results list team scores for Rocky's Bar, Serial Club, Hamm's Beer and others with high series by G Retzlaff and 23.6 point average noted. La Crosse and Iowa Teachers clash with notable performances by Giombetti and Winiarski, while seniors Brown and Strub lead the reserves for Iowa Teachers.

South Lancs Rocky's Bar Hamm's Beer Red Lantern Paul's Tavern Office Ipsen Window Nelson Clothing Co Pabst G. Retzlaff Butzman Peth Cetre Ory -Venuke B. Strittmate Vrbsky Aiken Sale Hansen G. Nesseth W. Butazmann eReve Anes Giombetti la Crosse Winiarski Olson Kempf Gene

College Basketball Tournament Results Across Multiple Venues

College basketball results from ECAC festival and many other tournaments list champions, third-place games, and semifinals. Notable winners include UCLA, Notre Dame, and Missouri with varying scores. reports cover Holy Cross, LaSalle, St John’s, Syracuse, Fordham, and more across New York, New Orleans, Raleigh, Waterville, and other sites.

New York San Francisco UCLA Holy Cross Duquesne LaSalle St. John's Bkn St. Syracuse Fordham

Dons praised as best ever by Lapchick after UCLA win

San Francisco Dons extended their 36 game win streak with a 70-53 victory over UCLA at Madison Square Garden. Joe Lapchick called them the best he has seen, citing Bill Russell's defensive impact and the Dons’ suffocating defense. Russell named tournament MVP as Holy Cross, La Salle, Syracuse claimed minor placings.

New York San Francisco Dons Joe Lapchick Knickerbockers Lapchick Madison Square Garden UCLA Bill Russell Russell Holy Cross Duquesne Lasalle St. Johns Syracuse Fordham

Racine Horlick Triumphs in Overtime Victory

Horlick 64 over Sheboygan Central 63 in overtime as Racine edge Racine Horlick faces Sheboygan Central in a tight district contest. Park 67 defeats North 50 in another Boys basketball night surge.

Associated Press Racine Horlick Sheboygan Central Racine Park Sheboygan North

Matadors and Hilltoppers Win YMCA Christmas Titles

The Matadors beat the Clubfoots 38 to 25 in the senior division as Weber scored 14 and Benz added seven. The Hilltoppers edged the Tots 28 to 25 with Everett and Freitag scoring eight for the Hilltoppers and Weaver and Voss nine for the Tots.

Matadors Hilltoppers Weber Benz Everett and Freitag Weaver and Voss

Figure Skate Classes Start Tuesday Here

Miss Winnie Silverthorn will teach figure skating starting Tuesday at 3 30 p m at Lagoon Rink Rochester Mayo Auditorium. Classes cover children four to eight four thirty to five thirty eight to twelve four thirty to five thirty high school and college six thirty to eight thirty and adults eight thirty to nine thirty. Registration this weekend at Lagoon between 1 30 and 4 Sunday Monday and between 7 and 8 30 Monday.

Winnie Silverthorn Canada Mayo Auditorium Rochester Lagoon Rink

S and H Routs Camp Douglas In 68-46 Win

S and H defeated Camp Douglas 68 to 46 in a town basketball clash at CAMP DOUGLAS Wisconsin. Russ Walden led S and H with 23 points while Dick Smith Pat Mealy and Dick Reiners each scored 10. Camp Douglas was led by Whereat with 12 and Mullowney with 11.

Camp Douglas Wis S and H la Crosse Russ Walden Dick Smith Pat Mealy Dick Reiners Mullowney

DePauw Beats Beloit to Lead Beloit Holiday Meet

DePauw University defeated Beloit College 79 to 75 to post its second win in the Beloit holiday basketball meet and remain undefeated. Millikin rallied past Beloit 85 to 82 in the second game of Friday's doubleheader.

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New Year's Party At W and W Tavern

Music and merriment at the W and W Tavern 1728 George St. with hats horns noisemakers and Tom and Jerry drinks. Arnie Bill and Grace invite neighbors to celebrate the new year with friends and entertainment.

George St Bill Arnie Grace

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