Vikings Trade For Cuozzo Raise Yary I Draft Pick
The Minnesota Vikings acquired quarterback Gary Cuozzo from New Orleans and used their top pick to select Southern California offensive tackle Ron Yary, the Outland Trophy winner. The draft move followed previous swaps involving Fran Tarkenton and a merger influenced bonus pick.
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Badgers Eye 9th Victory At Minnesota
Wisconsin with Joe Franklin aims to extend its Big Ten lead by beating Minnesota. The Badgers, 2-1 league and 8-5 overall, face a Gophers team 0-4 in the conference and 3-11 on the season. Franklin seeks more records as Wisconsin plots a road win to boost confidence.
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Kenosha Bowler Leads All-Events in Wisconsin Tourney
Pat Hau brick of Kenosha posted a 1 641 all-events total to lead the Wisconsin Women's Bowling Tournament after its second weekend. Verda Seiler and Bernice Sunstrom of Sister Bay led Class A doubles with 1 059, while Hufcor of Janesville topped Class A team with 2 455. Other class leaders include Brown National Bank and Luek's Oshkosh in Class A, Byerly Bawa ukee in Class B, The Grill Kaukauna in Class C, Adler Meat Market and Down Towner Motel No 5 in Class D, and Cookie Green Bay in Class E.
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Packers Draft Linebacker Carr From Texas Western
Fred Carr 6-5 230-pound linebacker targeted by Green Bay as their top pick cites his Sun Bowl run with Texas Western against Mississippi. Packers rate him best college player in the nation in seven of eight categories and credit acquisition to New Orleans selection for Jim Taylor. Carr runs 40 in 4.7 seconds in gear.
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CWS Basketball Scores and NFL Drafts Highlight Weekend
Sports roundup lists numerous college basketball results across regions and notes major NFL and AFL draft picks. Highlights include Bucknell over Colgate, Kentucky over Mississippi, and Drake plus Purdue outcomes, with pro selections featuring Larry Csonka, Haven Moses, Mike Taylor, Greg Landry, and Jim Smith from major teams.
Local School Sports Schedule Across Cities and Venues
Schedule lists Tuesday events Winona at La Crosse State Coleman Tech at Marathon County Ex tension pear League Basketball at Longfellow Wrestling Aquinas at Decorah B and C Wednesday matches Winona Cotter at Aaquinas Holy Cross at Notre Dame Cresco Iowa Chippewa Falls at La Crosse Central Logan at Eau Claire Memorial Thursday games Milwaukee at Coleman Tech City League Basketball at Longfellow Aquinas at Lansing Kee High B and C Friday contests Central at Eau Claire Memorial Chippewa Falls at Logan Holy Cross at Lewiston Minn Stout at La Crosse State Hockey Hockey Program at Myrick Park 2 pm Logan and Central at Eau Claire North Invitational La Crosse State at River Falls
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Fans Flock To Games At Wisconsin Ice Hockey
Attendance for the 1967-68 Wisconsin ice hockey season totals 31,572 across 12 home games. The average per game stands at 2,631.
Weekend Upset Blues Hit Local High School Teams
Aquinas lost 70 68 to Marshfield Columbus in a weekend setback that shakes up the Central Wisconsin Catholic Conference race. Central routed by Menomonie 104 73 but remains in the Big Rivers title chase as Logan and La Crosse State also faced losses and Coach Hey’s Indians eye a strong finish for next year. The Packers draft outlook updated with 21 picks and trades enhancing offensive line prospects. Aquinas aims for redemption in the upcoming Catholic Conference wrestling finals hosted by Aquinas with Campion challenging for the team title.
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Negroes Weigh Boycott of New York Track Meet
The AP reports growing momentum among Negro groups to boycott the New York Athletic Club indoor meet on February 16 at Madison Square Garden. Officials remain silent as several Negro colleges and clubs bypass the event while area coaches say teams may enter but will not compel individuals to compete.
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George Christianson Fires 540 At Galesville
In Galesville Wisconsin George Christianson posted a 540 series to lead the American League at Galesville Lanes Don Mahlum followed with a 212 as top scores. Other scorers include American-Schaller Oil 700 series with 992, Don Pass 538 Art Ofsdahl Jr 534 Maynard Gase 523 Don Mahlum 518 Vernon Severson 515 Jake Misna 513 Ralph Lebakken 51 Charlie Johnson 503 and Calvin Anderson 497.
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Duke Breaks Into AP Top Ten As Kentucky Drops Out
Houston remains No. 1 in the AP poll with 28 first place votes and 325 points. Duke rises from unranked to No. 9 after beating North Carolina State, while Kentucky falls to No. 10 following losses to Tennessee and LSU. UCLA is No. 2 with 302 points.
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MacLeod Wins On TKO In Milwaukee Boxing Card
Doug MacLeod of Grand Rapids stops Don Lutz of West Allis in the fifth round for a TKO in a 10 round middleweight main event. Vince Serrano decks Bobby Carrillo three times but wins by decision in a six round welterweight bout. Eddie Brooks stops Joe Byrd on a deep cut in three rounds. Charlie Singleton handles Charlie Brown in four rounds via TKO.
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Wisconsin Badgers edge Minnesota in Big Ten clash preview
Wisconsin heads into a busy week with games at Minnesota and Ohio State. Minnesota, led by 6-8 Tom Kondla and 6-7 Oscar Foster, boasts strong freshmen and a high average height. Wisconsin sits 2-1 in league play and must counter Minnesota’s winless conference record.
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Purdue Tops Northern Michigan 105 79 in Big Ten Night
Purdue surged past Northern Michigan 105-79 as Rick Mount poured in 37 points. DePaul edged Indiana 79-78 and Cornell defeated Ohio State 76-64, leaving Wisconsin at Minnesota and Northwestern pace for second.
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AL Baseball Teams to Lose Six in Draft
The American League will lose six players from each of its 10 teams in the expansion draft for Kansas City and Seattle, starting in 1969. Each club may protect 15 of 40 on its roster, with KC and Seattle to select 30 players while teams lose one additional protected slot after each pick.
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Wisconsin to decide playoff in best of three
The Wisconsin district of the NAIA announced a best-of-three playoff to determine the state representative for the national tournament in Kansas City. O B Bergsrud said the format change came at national officials’ request. The playoff pits WSUC champion against one of seven non WSUC schools and starts in early March.
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