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Newspaper

La Crosse Tribune

Location

La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Dec 31, 1966

Page

7

Loyola Tops Marquette In Chicago Stadium Opener

Jim Tillman scored 41 points leading Chicago Loyola to an 85 72 win over Marquette in the Chicago Stadium doubleheader opener. Iowa beat Cincinnati 78 69 ending the Bearcats eight game win streak.

Chicago Jim Tillman Loyola Marquette Iowa Cincinnati Bearcats

Seagren Sets Indoor Pole Vault Mark at 17-1 in Las Vegas

Bob Seagren of Los Angeles cleared 17 feet 1 inch to establish an indoor pole vault record at the Knights of Columbus Jubilee Games in Saskatoon Las. He eyed 18 feet next and noted indoor vaults offer faster boards and constant conditions. He also recalled an unofficial 17-4 in Mobile and aimed for 17-7 and the world mark 17-6-4.

Saskatoon Las Bob Seagren Los Angeles Mobile Ala Seagren John Pennell Miami University of Southern California

Spartans Purdue Dominate Notre Dame All-Opponent Team

Michigan State led by Gene Washington tops the 1966 all-opponent squad with nine selections, followed by Purdue with five. Notre Dame and other programs trail as the list honors players from across major programs including MSU, USC, Pitt, and Army.

Notre Dame Ind Michigan State Purdue Spartans Southern Cal Pittsburgh Gene Washington MSU Grenville Liggins Oklahoma Jim Beirne Ron Yary Jerry West Tony Conti Chuck Erlenbaugh Tom Mitrakos Bob Griese Joe Jones Clinton Jones Regis Cavender

Brown Invitational Hockey Results

Brown University hosted an invitational with Loyola of Montreal defeating Brown 4 to 3 in the championship. Wisconsin beat Providence 5 to 3 in the consolation game.

Brown University Brown Loyola of Montreal Wisconsin Providence

Bills Seek Unprecedented Third Straight AFL Crown

The Buffalo Bills aim for a third consecutive AFL title against the Kansas City Chiefs in Buffalo. The game offers a path to the Super Bowl with large payoffs, while weather and field conditions at War Memorial Stadium could influence play. Coach Joe Collier notes Kansas City's varied attack offsets Buffalo strengths.

Bills AFL Buffalo N.Y McClinton Otis Buffalo Bills Taylor Chris Burford Kansas Chiefs Mhiafe Cumdaw Vinwid Ounuay Atmis Mvd NBC CST U.S Green Bay Dallas Len Dawson Mike Garrett Curt War Memorial Stadium Joe Collier

Wilt's Teammates Take Cue Spark 137 113 76er Win

Wilt Chamberlain and teammates led the Philadelphia 76ers to a 137 113 road victory over Detroit in Fort Wayne Indiana. Billy Cunningham and Chet Walker added 23 points each on efficient 11 16 and 10 13 shooting as DeBusschere and Bing led Detroit with 18 apiece. Paul Hornung confirmed engagement to Pat Rod er.

Wilt Spark Philadelphia 76Ers National Basketball Association Detroit Fort Wayne Ind Chamberlain Cunningham Walker 76Ers Ian Dave DeBusschere Dave Bing

Bowling Scores Show Strong City League Results

Bowling scores from Pla Mor Lanes and Brunswick Holiday Lanes list teams such as Basement Beauties and Kraus Construction with top series and games. Key individuals include Geo Buschman Vic Snider Eileen Goyette and Judy Leonard, with multiple high scores across leagues and venues.

Pla-Mor Lanes Nelson Clothing Nien Vic Snider Geo. Schneeberger Geo. Buschman R. Kralewski Joe Fanello Spencer Johnson Riviera Brunswick Holiday Lanes Alley Cats Pia-Mor Lanes Kraus Construction Cookie Kraus Eileen Schlifer Sharon Proksch Irene Nedvidek Gladys Pfennig Marion Johnson Audrey Kabat Gerry Searle Marge Haggerty Rue Gantka Joanne Schmid Helen Morton Nancy Slater Lorna Farley Polly Jung S&h Sport Shop Ern’s Bar Don Bett Jack Otto Hugh Boschert Gene Jirsa Steve Sapuder Dick Pfenning Fred Kabat Jr Dave Lund Bob Guesenha Bob Opitz Vic Zahn

Michigan State Crowned Midlands Wrestling Champion

Michigan State scored 92 points to win the Midlands Wrestling Tournament. Iowa State finished second with 79 points, followed by the Mayor Daley Club of Chicago and Michigan in the standings.

Chicago Michigan State Iowa State Mayor Daley Club Michigan Toledo University Southern Illinois Iowa Wisconsin Northwestern Michigan Wrestling Club

Gophers Edge Oregon State For Seventh In Far West Classic

Minnesota survives Oregon State rally to beat the Beavers 60 54 in Portland. Gophers, 4 5 this season, hold late leads with free throws by Presthus Gardner and Kondla. Vince Fritz led OSU with 18 while Gardner scored 14 for Minnesota and Kendla 13. Minnesota finishes non conference play vs Loyola Chicago then opens Big Ten against Ohio State.

Portland Ore Minnesota Oregon State Gophers Oregon West Virginia John Kundla Paul Presthus Leroy Gardner Tom Kondla Gardner Gopher Kendla Presthus Wayne Barry Rich Miller Vince Fritz Chicago Loyola Williams Arena Minneapolis Ohio State Buckeyes

Braves report first Atlanta year nets over $900 thousand

Atlanta Braves Inc. reports a 1966 net profit of $991,885 after relocating from Milwaukee with gross income of $7.8 million. The team drew 1,539,801 fans, the highest since 1959, and over 700 members joined Stadium Club as profits rose versus 1965 losses.

Atlanta Atlanta Braves Inc Milwaukee Braves Chicago Winston, Strawn, Smith and Patterson Atlanta Stadium Productions Inc Stadium Club William Bartholomay

1966 Year of Merger and Big Contracts in Pro Football

In 1966 pro football merged leagues and saw record bonus deals. Donny Anderson earned a $700000 Packers contract, while Joe Namath spoke on the record $400000 deal a year earlier. The year also featured coaching changes, team sales, and notable performances in boxing and golf.

NEW York NBA Sweet Charity Donny Anderson Texas Tech Green Bay Packers New York Jets Joe Namath Donny Namath Jets Joe Boston Jim Hudson Paul Dietzel Army Paul South Carolina Frank Howard Clemson Colgate Paul Frank Howard Colgate Dietzel Plebe Tom Cahill Navy Barron Hilton San Diego Chargers Pierre Salinger

Klein Sets Pace In Cashton Pin Loop

Given Klein of Ontario posted a 614 to lead the Business Men pin loop at Parkview Lanes Cashton Wis in the weekly event.

Given Klein Cashton Wis Ontario Parkview Lanes Torkelson Bronson Mobil Klein Vern Seitz Rich Weibel Glen Siverhus Ted Torkelson Carl Thorsen Curtiss Breeders H & M Construction Ken Mullenberg Mike Liam Roger G. Olson Dave Peterson Duane Schmitz National Monroe Finance Dean Warren Alden Olson la Verne Gabrielson Ken Ostrem Pete Aasen

Kay Staffon Leads Sparta Bowling Loop

Kay Staffon rolled a 531 series to top the Strike & Spare League at Spartan Lanes in Sparta Wisconsin. Team totals show Strike & Spare Sparta Cubs 2401 and Colonial Room 862 with a list of high scores by Karen James Julie Lichtenberg Doris Schober Arla Redman Bonnie Benson Carole Ruedy Marlene Crocher Jean Eberly Mary Schroeder.

Sparta Wis Kay Staffon Sparta Cubs Colonial Room Karen James Julie Lichtenberg Doris Schober Arla Redman Bonnie Benson Carole Ruedy Marlene Crocher Jean Eberly Mary Schroeder

Maryland Hires New Grid Coach

The University of Maryland awarded Bob Ward a five year contract worth 20000 dollars per year to lead the football program. Ward, a former Maryland All America guard, takes over after Lou Saban left for the Denver Broncos. President Dr Wilson H Elkins praised Ward as the foundational hire to revitalize the team.

College Park University of Maryland Bob Ward Lou Saban Denver Broncos Wilson H. Elkins Ward Maryland Jim Tatum Army

Choi Noi Stops McGowan for World Flyweight Title

Chartchai Choi noi defeated Walter Mc Gowan to win the world flyweight title in Bangkok. The bout gave Choi noi recognition across Europe Britain and parts of the Orient.

Bangkok Thailand Chartchai Choinoi Walter McGowan Scolland Choinoi Europe Britain Orient

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