Blair Tops Hixton in Trempealeau Valley Clash
Blair defeats Hixton 41 to 21 in Trempealeau Valley conference play as Donald Strand scores 22 and Darell Slette adds eight. Hixton’s Dick Knutson leads with seven. Alma Center trounces Merrillan 59 to 13 in Trempealeau-Walh clash with Don Wagner scoring 26.
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Hixton
Wis
Blair H
Trempealeau Valley
Blair
Donald Strand
Strand
Darell Slette
Dick Knutson
ALMA
Alma Center
Don Wagner
Don Borchardt
Merrillan
Taylor routs In here in prep encounter at Independence
At Independence Wisconsin Taylor topped In here by a wide margin in a prep game. Knutson led with 26 points followed by Harlem with 15. Sendelbach scored 11 and Smeija added 10 for the losers.
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Independence
Wis
Taylor
Knutson
Harlem
Dave Sendelbach
Rudy Smeija
Five Texas Golf Meets Offer $56,500 Stake for 1949
Dallas report states Texas will provide a total of 56500 for five golf meets in 1949. The sum is described as the largest stake offered by one state that year.
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Texas
Dallas
Whitehall Merchants Edge Taylor Legion 52 50
Whitehall Merchants defeated Taylor American Legion 52 50 at home. Whitehall led 27 23 at halftime as Al Windjue scored 18 and Herb Johnson 12 to pace the winners while Taylor’s Buzz Owens added 18.
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Whitehall
Wis
Whitehall Merchants
Taylor American Legion
al Windjue
Herb Johnson
Buzz Owens
Taylor
Coach Kenny Suens Protest Over Technical Foul
Commissioner Doxie Moore said Kenny Suens of the Sheboygan Redskins filed a protest over a Wednesday night game in Waterloo Iowa. The protest concerns a technical foul judged by officials. Waterloo defeated Sheboygan 52 to 43.
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Lafayette
Ind
Doxie Moore
National Basketball League
Kenny Suesens
Sheboygan Redskins
Waterloo
Iowa
Suesens
Hockey Scores Boston Wins 3 Detroit 2
Boston defeats Detroit 3 to 2 in a tight game while Montreal handles Chicago 7 to 2. Boston earns a close home victory as Detroit falls short. Chicago loses 2 to 7 against Montreal in another NHL matchup.
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Boston
Detroit
Montreal
Chicago
NCAA Reports Progress Enforcing Sanity Code
The NCAA said steady progress is being made in enforcing its sanity code with most members adhering. A few institutions still violate parts while others struggle during the transition period. Clarence F. Houston noted the goal of becoming a regulatory body within three years and highlighted ongoing compliance efforts.
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NCAA
Russ Newland
San Francisco
National Collegiate Athletic Association
Association
Clarence F. Houston
Tufts College
Houston
Ralph W. Rigler
University of Michigan
James H. Stewart
Dallas
Southwestern Conference
Terp's Nicks Grant Quint Wins In City Rec Basketball
Terp's defeated Giants 36-30 at Logan as Schultz eight, Blank seven, and Stuhr seven guided the winners who led 15-11 at halftime. Grant's top scorer Drendel had 14. Modern Laundry beat Allis-Chalmers by Dayton 15 and Dunham 11. Rowley's defeated Houston 43-31 with Davis 13 and Dasse 10.
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Terp’s
Logan
Giants
Terp
Jerry Schultz
Jim Blank
Stuhr
Drendel
Grant
Modern Laundry
Allis-Chalmers
Dayton
Dunham
Jim Warner
Chalmer
Rowley’s
Houston
L. Davis
Dasse
Rowleys
Hopper
Jorgenson
Pickup
Eagles Set Pin Mark in SPARTA City League
In SPARTA Wisconsin Paced by Hugh Rice with a 601 series the Eagles set a season best league record totaling 1029 while Gettis Supply nearly matched it with 1026 The record game included Bill Niedfeldt 154 G G Lyga 188 F C Rick 213 Don Buckert 216 and Hugh Rice 223.
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Sparta
Wis
Hugh Rice
Ague
Ae Han
Gettis
Eagles
Bill Niedfeldt
Dr. G. G. Ly
Boxing Results From Last Night In New York and Philadelphia
The report lists several bouts including Frankie Palermo at 148 pounds and Eddie Richardson from Paterson knocking out Conte at 172 pounds. Detailing fights against New York and Philadelphia venues, results mention multiple city and state pairings and fighter names.
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Associated Press
la Fae
Irvington
Ted Frankie Palermo
New York
Philadelphia
Pedis Goodman
Eddie Richardson
Paterson
N. J
Conte
Ped Circuit Leaders Face Tailend Clubs In Six-Game Set
Platteville and Superior, unbeaten leaders of the State Teachers Basketball Conference, meet tailend teams in a six game schedule. Platteville hosts and Superior welcomes Stout as neither visiting squad has won in conference play. Other games include La Crosse at River Falls and Whitewater at Stevens Point. Non-conference action sends River Falls to Augsburg and Milwaukee to Chicago to face Platteville.
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Milwaukee
Platteville
Superior
Advant Platteville
Stout
la Crosse
River Falls
Whitewater
Stevens Point
Augsburg
Minneapolis
Chicago
Platt
Tiree
Eau Claire
Gan
Sparta Baseball Group Lights Memorial Park With Westinghouse
Sparta Wis. The S baseball association led by president H L Stannard and secretary Leo D Neiast signed a contract with Westinghouse Electric for installing baseball field lights at Memorial Park. Funds were raised by voluntary subscription with a $13000 contract price for the lights on steel towers, excluding installation costs.
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Sparta
Wis
S Baseball Association
H. L. Stannard
Leo D. Neiast
Westinghouse Electric Company
Memorial Park
Fred Wendt Signs with Chicago Cardinals After Sun Bowl
El Paso Texas reports Fred Wendt inked a national league contract to play for the Chicago Cardinals for the coming season. The Texas Mines fullback added 92 yards in the Sun Bowl and will join the Cardinals at Waukesha training camp in August.
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EL Paso
Tex
Fred Wendt
Go Cardinals
Rudy
Little Doc) Mobley
Hardin- Simmons University
Texas Mines
Cardinal
Waukesha
Wis
Rangers Ice Logans Two Game Road Trip Start Tonight
Coach Rod Martin leads a 10 man Logan squad from the north side school for a two game road swing against Menomonie and Eau Claire. Logan aims for its sixth and seventh wins as they begin with Menomonie and Eau Claire, matching a high scoring Old Abe unit led by Ed Heins and Stan DuFranc.
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Rod Martin
Logan
North Side
Rangers
Menomonie High
Logan Quint
Abes
Eau Claire High
Tomah
Viroqua
Winona
Chippewa Falls
Aouinas
Martin
Menomonie
Eau Claire
John Novak
Ed Heins
Stan DuFranc
Abe
Abba'te
Lovan
Jim Thomas
Heins
Thomas
Two Men Charged With Bribery Free On Bond
Four men accused of attempting to fix a college basketball game saw two released on bail after the judge cut bail from 000 to 20000 dollars each. Jack Levy and William Rivlin posted bond while Joseph Aronowitz and Philip Rivlin remain in custody. The judge called the case particularly mean and despicable.
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New York
Painese Court Justice Ia
Jack Levy
Miami
Fila
William Rivlin
Joseph Aronowitz
Philip
David
Chippewa Falls Tops Sparta 40-31 in NC Basketball
Chippewa Falls defeated Sparta 40 to 31 Tuesday night in a North Central basketball game, correcting an earlier Tribune error that had Menomonie as the opponent. The victory highlights Chippewa Falls as the winner in the collision.
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Chippewa Falls
Wis
Sparta
Menomonie
Tribune
Cubs Pitcher Johnny Schmitz Engaged in Wisconsin Announcement
Chicago Cubs left hander Johnny Schmitz is engaged to Aglie Schu macher of Wausau Wisconsin. The engagement was announced here by her parents Mr and Leslie Schuma Seienits residents. Wedding is planned for a later date.
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Wausau
Wis
Johnny Schmitz
Chicago Cubs
Aglie Schumacher
Sey
Leslie Schuma Seienits
Iaw
Coution
Teachers College Cagers Travel To River Falls Tilt
La Crosse State Teachers college prepares for a 8 p m game at River Falls against a strong Falcon squad led by Nate DeLong. Van Galder drills defense to curb the high scorer as La Crosse aims for a fifth win in eight games and a third straight victory.
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Clark van Galder
la Crosse State Teachers College
Falcon Gym
River Falls
Indians
Nate DeLong
DeLong
Peguneee
van Galder
Glen Schwanberg
John (Limey) Townsend
la Crosse
Ed Olson
Bill Knapton
John Schumann
Ers
Hooky Lukes
Todd McKideeney
Jerry
Jim Miller
Frank Blandin
Jack Weier
John Kn
Hogan Favored In Los Angeles Golf Tourney
In Los Angeles Riviera Country Club hosts a major golf event with Ben Hogan entering as the favorite. Hogan has won the last two Los Angeles Opens and the U S Open last year on the same course, while the field includes 124 others seeking his title in chilly conditions with lightning fast greens.
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Los Angeles
Riviera Country Club
Hogan
U. S
Ben
Hershey
Wisconsin coach search runs without association backing
The Wisconsin High School Coaches' Association did not endorse a candidate for Wisconsin head football coach. Ole J Jorgenson, Neenah president, said the executive board has not met since November. Milwaukee coaches, however, gave full support to Lisle Blackbourn, Sr., citing his past success and potential impact if given charge without interference.
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Neenah
Wis
Wisconsin High School Coaches’ Association
University of Wisconsin
Ole J Neenah
Jorgenson
Milwaukee Public High School Coaches’ Association
Milwaukee
Lisle Blackbourn
Harry Stuhldreher
Milwaukee Stars
Madison
Ken Royal
Association
Blackburn
Blackbourn
Milwaukee Washington High School
Stuhldreher
Wisconsin
Washington
Close Curling Round Robin Delivers Narrow Results
In La Crosse Curling Club action last night close games defined the Round Robin. Mili th and Roy Whitlock split a tense 11 end with Whitlock tying late before Lassig delivered a decisive shot for a 9-8 extra frame win. Other tight scores included Wuest 10 Sagen 9, Lassig 9 Arenz 8, Grover 7 Ful lerton 6, Reese 11 ag ains 8, Krajewski 9 Skemp 4.
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la Crosse Curlin Club
Milith
Roy Whitlock
Kyseth
Ernie Lassig
Whitlock
Lassig
Wuest
Sagen
Arenz
Grover
Fullerton
Reese
Krajewski
Skemp
Nationals edge Oshkosh 75 70 in NBA clash
Syracuse Nationals fought to a 75-70 victory over the Oshkosh All-Stars in a National Basketball League game. Ed Peterson sparked Syracuse with 22 points in 22 minutes before fouling out, while Gene Englund led Oshkosh with 24 points as both sides battled through a tight contest and late fouls.
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Syracuse
N. Y
Syracuse Nationals
Oshkosh
Gene Englund
Tg Ft Volkert
Gabor
Rmaster
Seymour
Hawkins
Okeeffe
Hannum
Macka
Skif
Pro Basketball Association Scores Note Close Baltimore Win
Baltimore beats Philadelphia 93 to 88, while Providence trails Rochester 62 to 89 and 73 to 78 against arc Otek. Local scores reflect ABA standings with tense finishes and key players unspecified.
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Associated Press
Association of America
Baltimore
Philadelphia
Rochester
Providence
Arse Otek
Oregon Coach Eyes Nebraska Top Football Job
San Francisco reports Oregon head coach Jim Ennis plans to visit Lincoln to discuss Nebraska's head football coach vacancy after talks with athletic director George Patsy Clark. UCLA's Wilbur Johns says Bert LaBrucherie may be named soon, with Oklahoma’s Wilkinson as another name floated.
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San Francisco
Oren
Jimen
Lincoln
University of Nebraska
George
Patsy) Clark
Nebraska
Clark
Wilbur Johns
UCLA
Bert la Brucherie
Wilkinson
Bombers Edge Trojans 41 39 in close finish
Sparta Trojans trailed by two points of a 41 39 defeat to the Brown Bombers. Sparta led early 10 8 and 18 14 at halftime, but a 18 point third quarter by the Bombers swung the game. Dave James scored 10 for the hosts while Jerry Boldon added eight and Bob Milton 18 for the winners. In the preliminary Wilton beat Sparta 40 24 as Duke Johnson had 16 for Wilton and Ernie Ziegler 11 for Sparta.
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Sparta
Wis
Trojans
Brown Bombers
Dave James
Erry Boldon
Bob Milton
Wilton
Sparta Eagles
Duke Johnson
Ernie Ziegler
Bob Salmon
Onalaska Beats Westby 57 31 In Tri County Circuit Game
Onalaska led 10 6 after the first quarter and expanded to 31 16 by halftime in a 57 31 Tri County circuit win over Westby. Lloyd Thompson scored 25 points for Onalaska while Westby’s Jeffson added eight.
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Onalaska
Westby
Wis
Big Lloyd Thompson
Onalaska City
Wesley Here
Thompson
Nets
Wad Hal Pee
Ug Jefson
Illini face Indiana in Big Nine action after win over Wisconsin
Illinois, riding a week lead after a 60 to 52 win over Wisconsin, prepares for Indiana as Michigan Minnesota clash in the Big Nine opening games. Northwestern visits Ohio State, Purdue takes on Iowa, Wisconsin hosts Creighton as Marquette begins trips, Bradley meets Tulsa, and Loyola Chicago debuts at Madison Square Garden against St. John’s.
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Chicago
Illinois
Wisconsin
Indiana
Hoosiers
Butler
Illini
Champaign
Paul
de Paul
Minneapolis
Michigan
Minnesota
Wolverines
Stanford
Ozzie Cowles
Northwestern
Ohio State
Purdue
Iowa
Creighton
Marquette
Michigan State
Detroit
University of Detroit
Bradley
Tulsa
Loyola of Chicago
Madison Square Garden
New York
St. John’s College of Brooklyn
McGregor Prep Teams Schedule Multiple Games
McGregor high school basketball teams travel to Guttenberg today for boys and girls games. Next Tuesday they play at Monona. Thursday they return home for games with Elkader. Junior boys also play Thursday. Last Tuesday’s Lansing game was canceled due to icy roads.
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Mcgregor
McGregor High School
Guttenberg
Monona
Elkader
Lansing
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