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Newspaper

La Crosse Tribune

Location

La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Jan 31, 1963

Page

16

North Five No. 1 In Big 16 Ratings

Milwaukee North remains undefeated at 13 0 and tops the Big 16 ratings ahead of Eau Claire Memorial after a 71 67 loss for Memorial to Superior Central Lincoln drops to 13th after a second straight defeat Baraboo 13 0 and Whitefish Bay Green Bay West sit high in rankings Lena and Holcombe shift in Little 16 with Wausau moving into the Big 16 15th and Homestead Thiensville Mequon joining the list.

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Frantic Bidding Expected for NFL Television Pact

The NFL bids for the title game TV contract may top the 615000 high of the expired 1962 deal with Commissioner Rozelle planning to call for bids before spring meetings. A rise to 750000 for one game is possible, while regular season rights run through 1963 at 4650000 annually.

Miami Beach Fla Pete Rozelle CBS NBC NFL

Johnston Becomes Boss of Senators

Washington AP James M Johnston took over as boss of the Washington Senators after stockholders rejected Bill Veek s offer Elwood R Pete Quesada resigned as president and sold his stock to a three man group led by Johnston The new board elected Johnston chairman and he would serve as chief executive officer with an office at the stadium

Washington James M. Johnston Washington Senators Bill Veeck Elwood R Pete) Quesada Air Force Johnston Veeck Cleveland St. Louis Chicago Nate Dolin James H. Lemon George M. Bunker

Joe Adcock Signs with Cleveland Indians Pact

Cleveland reports that 35 year old first baseman Joe Adcock, a slugger traded from Milwaukee, signed for his 14th major league season. He needs 30 homers to reach 300 career blasts and was acquired with pitcher Jack Curtis in exchange for Frank Funk and outfielder Don Dillard.

Cleveland Joe Adcock Milwaukee Braves Cleveland Indians Adcock Jack Curtis Indians Frank Funk Don Dillard

Fox and Berry Sign With White Sox for 1963

Nellie Fox and rookie Ken Berry have signed with the Chicago White Sox, expanding their roster to 24 players for the 1963 season. Fox, 35, begins his 14th year with the Sox as Berry solidifies the outfield depth for the club.

Chicago Nellie Fox Ken Berry Chicago White Sox Fox Sox

Ruth to Honor Maury Wills at Milwaukee Dinner

Mrs. Ruth will join in honoring Maury Wills as the 1962 Athlete of the Year at a Fraternal Order of Eagles dinner February 7 in Milwaukee. Judge Robert Cannon, chair, announced Mrs. Ruth accepted the invitation from New York. Wills will receive the Frederick C. Miller Memorial Trophy in the AP poll. Dawn Fraser will not attend. her trophy will be shipped to Melbourne.

Milwaukee George Herman Ruth Babe Los Angeles Dodger Maury Wills Order of Eagles Robert C. Cannon Ruth New York Wills Frederick C. Miller Associated Press Eagles Miller Dawn Fraser Melbourne

Wigdal Rolls A720 Series In Men’s Classic League

Bob Wigdal rolled his third 700 series Wednesday night at Pla-Mar Lanes finishing with 237 258 225 for a 720. Earlier this season he had 723 and 721 for Continental Clothiers. Darwin Severson matched with 216 217 206 for 639 and had 17 strikes 15 spares including one split cleaned.

Bob Wigdal Pla-Mar Wigdal Continental Clothiers Darwin Severson

Sugar Ray Robinson Wins Split Decision Over Dupas

In Miami Beach Sugar Ray Robinson, 42, defeats Ralph Dupas by a split decision 98-96 97-94 with judge Jim Ruby voting for Dupas 98-94 and the AP leanIng Dupas. Referee Billy Reagan and judge Barry Pearlman favored Robinson amid a boisterous crowd of 6,282 at the Miami Beach Convention Hall. Dupas plans to appeal to the boxing commission.

Associated Press Miami Beach Fla Sugar Ray Robinson Ralph Dupas Dupas Miami Beach Convention Hall Robinson Billy Reagan Barry Pearlman Jim Ruby The Boxing Commission

Tobin Rote Signs With San Diego Chargers

Tobin Rote, 35, veteran quarterback and former Green Bay Packers signal caller, signed with the San Diego Chargers of the AFL on Wednesday. He will begin his 14th pro season after previous NFL stints with the Packers and Lions and a stint in the Canadian League with the Toronto Argonauts.

San Diego Calif Tobin Rote Green Bay Packers San Diego Chargers Rote Packers Detroit Lions Toronto Argonauts Argos

Kneece and Dickin son Lead Palm Springs Golf Classic

Harold Kneece and Gardner Dickinson opened with 66s to pace the $50,000 Palm Springs Golf Classic in California. Gary Player followed with 67 while Jack Nicklaus posted 69 and Arnold Palmer 71 at Indian Wells. In baseball, the Minnesota Twins had 53 complete games last season, the Angels 23.

Palm Springs Calif Harold Kneece Gardner Dickinson Gary Player Jack Nicklaus Arnold Palmer Indian Wells Minnesota Twins Los Angeles Angel

Sports in Brief Highlights from a packed week of pro and college action

Ray Crone scored 54 points across two Lakeland games while Bob Kelleher will again captain the Davis Cup team for the U.S. Michigan halfback Dave Raumey signed with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers. Cubs post 239,994 in 1962 losses. Vern Woodward to coach U.S. Pan American team in Sao Paulo. Twins fail to desegregate spring training in Orlando. AP poll: Wittenberg tops small college list with Southeast Missouri and others following. Dodgers give Drysdale and Davis big raises. other signings listed. Two fatal stock car incidents reported in Florida and Arizona. Minnesota beats Indiana in wrestling, defeats Iowa State in indoor track, loses gymnastics. Harold Erickson, two Rose Bowl veteran, dies. Albie Pearson signed with Washington Angels. Mantle honored by Philadelphia Sports Writers, Dave Robinson named college lineman of the year. Pasarell wins Thunderbird. Furman edges West Virginia. Pat Richter to marry June 8. Norman Snead heads to Peace Corps, while Na tional Navy reports training near July. Twins sign Paul Ratliff as veteran catcher, in a season framed by wartime era notes.

Ray Crone University of Minnesota Lakeland Bob Kelleher Beverly Hills Calif Michigan Dave Raimey Winnipeg Blue Bombers Chicago Cubs Vern Woodward University of Wisconsin U.S Sao Paulo Brazil Minnesota Twins Orlando Fla Wittenberg Ohio Grambling Associated Press Southeast Missouri Westminster Evansville Akron Prairie View Tennessee State Southern Illinois Lamar Tech Jim Norwood Hialeah West Palm Beach M. D Red) Stefton Ontario Phoenix Ariz Minnesota Indiana Iowa State Harold Erickson Minneapolis Great Lakes Washington and Jefferson Chicago Cardinals Albie Pearson Washington Angels Philadelphia Sports Writers Association Mickey Mantle Yankees Penn State Dave Robinson Charley Pasarell Furman West Virginia Wisconsin Pat Richter Renee Ruth Songstock Milwaukee

Big Ten Scoring Race Tightens As Bradds Closes Gap

Indiana's Rayl and Ohio State's Bradds lead the chase with averages near 25 points. Michigan's Bill Buntin sits at 25.8, while Rich Falk Northwestern Mel Garland Purdue and teammates Bolton Downey also post strong totals. Free throw and field goal percentages surge as teams chase records in conference play.

Chicago Gary Bradds Buntin Ohio State Downey Indiana Jimmy Rayl Bradds Big Ten Illinois Minne- Rays Nois Minnesota Michigan Northwestern Purdue Rayl and Bill Buntin Rich Falk Mel Garland Dave Downey Terry Kunze Tom Bolyard Bill Small Rayl Rebs Indescences OSU Atte Mich Falk NW Steer Ene Garland Purg Ill Bolyard Ind Small Vasa Ae Magdanz Minn Hughes Pur Weer

Bowling Scores in Commercial League at Arcade Lanes

Arcaden lanes hosted the Commercial League with team scores 957 841 911 and 806 1002 931 among others. High games included J Ellenbecker 252 and C Butterfield 624 series, with standout totals for several players and teams across the evening.

Commercial League Shimshak’s Tavern Harvey's Bakery Yerry Coal Co Scott Burgess Oil The Pizza Villa Ashland’s Stand C. Butterfield W. Butterfield G. Schn

Will and Heirship Facts in Roellig Estate Probate

Wisconsin court in La Crosse County hears petition to admit the will of George J. Roellig Sr. dated June 14 1961 and to grant Letters Testamentary with claims due by April 30 1963 and a May 7 1963 court date for claims review. The notice also covers the Marion J Williams estate proceedings seeking administration and heirship determinations with a May 6 1963 final claims deadline.

Wisconsin la Crosse County Court George J. Roellig la Crosse la Crosse County City of County of la Crosse State of Eugene A. Toepel Clarence J. Weber Ad Grandview Place Frs Marion J. Williams Frank H. Grover Batavian Bank Bldg Wis

RBC Basketball Classic Schedule for Thursday Night

On Thursday January 31 at Jo Ella's Cafe at 7 PM Jungles Tavern faces RBC staple George St Merchants plays Baldys Bar at 8 PM and Skogens IGA meets La Crosse Rubber Mills at 9 PM in the RBC Basketball Classic lineup.

Jo-Ella Jungles Tavern George St. Merchants Baldy's Skogen IGA la Crosse Rubber Mills Western Auto Black River Falls Wis Heart of Lovely M. J. Brummell Western Auto Supply Co Main St la Crosse Lake Arbutus Hatfield Frank Zlesak Rt. 1 Merrillan Gerald Ball Galesville Oscar M. Olson Bangor

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