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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 1968
Page
7
San Antonio AP reports that touring golf pros claim the PGA tour field is overloaded with club professionals who attract crowds and build purses. The article cites players arguing for a leaner field to preserve level of competition and excitement.
Onalaska High School improved to 11 2 by beating Trempealeau 2 1 in nine innings. Steve Remen delivered the decisive run with a ninth inning single scoring on Steve Stuhr's double after Remen had reached on a passed ball.
Fifth seed Marty Riessen of Evanston Illinois said he would likely turn professional if offered a good deal as he pursues the National Clay Courts Tennis Tournament in Milwaukee. The 26 year old former basketball star praised both games, noting the pro route may have more future for him while he remains strong in amateur play. Riessen, once on the U S Davis Cup team for seven years, has beaten more players and won more titles this year, despite a rain interrupted doubles match.
Mrs. Robert Vanstrum of Stillwater won the Minnesota Women's Golf Association 54 hole stroke play tournament at Northland Country Club. She finished with a 237 total after a final day 75, with Joan Garvin of St Paul second at 246 and others contending through 265.
Brask from Minnesota and Ted Stark tied for the lead at the Minnesota Amateur Golf Tournament after 36 holes. Brask posted 65 then 77 to reach 142, while Stark added a 70 to join him at the top. Gary Burton was one stroke back at 143, with defending champion Bob Magie at 149 and the cut set at 153 for the final 36 holes.
Latrobe Pennsylvania AP reports Mike Clark former Steelers top scorer last season retires from football. Clark announced on Tuesday as Steelers had held two tryout camps for a replacement. He scored 71 points last year with 35 extra points and 12 field goals ranking 14th in NFL.
Associated Press report notes at least 19 drivers killed in world motor racing this year despite tough safety programs. It highlights fatalities in the U.S. and Europe, naming Jimmy Clark, Joe Schlesser, Mike Wright, Ronnie Duman, Mike Spence, and Lodovico Scarfiotti, and cites overall rising toll with limited international death tracking.
Linda Smith scored the most points to win the dogflight competition at Coulee Golf Bowl on Tuesday, with Shirlee Stuggerud close behind. Sue Seitz captured medal play, finishing ahead of Karen Sofia and Barb Bronson in the standings.
Marty Fleckman shot a four under par 66 at Pecan Valley to lead the PGA field by two strokes over Frank Beard as Byron Nelson predicts a Trevino title. Trevino opened with 69 while Arnold Palmer and Jack Nicklaus posted 71. Don January stood at 78 with cuts looming after round two.
In a busy Tavern League day Glen's swept a twinbill 18-8 over King's and 24-4 over W W, remaining undefeated in six second round games. 400 Club joined Glen's as the only other unbeaten in round two with a 17-11 win over Monitor led by Ken Ames and Wayne Hauser homers.
Summary of line scores and pairings from multiple local lodges and clubs. Includes team names such as Trane Fast Lab, Slipsticks, Myslwiec and Scheck, Burgett and Mooney, plus groups K of C No 2 Local No 1263 and Vogue. Reports individual scores and HR designations for several matchups.
Erickson and Powell earned victories in Midg et League recreation softball. Erickson defeated Bluffview 8 to 7 after Andy Christenson's eighth inning double drove in a run. Powell beat Trane 12 to 11 as pitcher Radtke struck out eight and walked four while Churchill fanned four. Both teams had nine hits.
Minnesota coach Bud Grant presses discipline as a win factor and aims to halve last year’s penalties to secure more wins. He emphasizes progress over records, notes seven one touchdown or less losses, and stresses improved passing game and receiving corps while praising the running attack and line as strengths. Next issue: linebacking question.
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