Weigent Honored at Central High Testimonial Salute
Walter Babe Weigent was remembered with laughter and praise at a Saturday testimonial in La Crosse honoring his 31 years as Central High School athletics leader. Speakers from La Crosse and beyond recalled his coaching tenure, officiating duties, and loyalty, with 500-plus attendees celebrating his career and impact.
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Babe) Weigent
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Minnesota Missouri Nine Meet In NCAA Tourney
In Omaha Minnesota seeks to extend its perfect tourney run facing Missouri ace Keith Weber as USC faces Maine in the fourth round. Fans and scouts pack the College World Series with 9 251 attendance gains and a rush of pro prospects as teams push toward the finals.
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TUMA AND ZEISLER SHINE IN 1963-64 CITY BOWLING
Tuma rolls a 790 series and a 300 game for South Lanes as Erv Zeisler posts a 210 average in the Men's Straightaway League. Zeisler adds multiple 700s including a 707 and 758 while Tuma, a Logan High School alum, hits 245 300 245 in a record-setting night.
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Java) Bergerson
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Georgia) Hughes
Passing of Father Rossiter Honors Aquinas Alumni
The article reflects on the life of Rev. Richard D. Rossiter a young priest known for his sports enthusiasm and leadership at Aquinas High He mentored the 1964 graduating class before returning as principal. It also notes Robert J. Mahan a 1960 Aquinas graduate and Rutgers varsity rower competing in the IRA Regatta at Syracuse on June 20.
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Tomah and Bangor Power Past Melrose and Black River Falls
In Western Wisconsin League play Tomah edged Melrose 9-7 as Gray Grovesteen and Ron Hoffland led with four and three hits respectively while Gary Goodenough added two for Melrose. Bangor defeated Black River Falls 9-5 with Schultz delivering two doubles and a single and Dennis Boardman pitching all nine for Bangor.
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Aquinas College Golfer Tops Rained Out NCAA Event
The NCAA golf final rounds were washed out by rain in Springfield Missouri. Aquinas College Mich star John Kurznowski was named individual champion with a 212 across 54 holes, edging Sacramento State's Bob Smith by one stroke. Southern Illinois won the team title with 886.
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Norwalk tops Wilton 10 0 in Wildcat League game
Norwalk defeated Wilton 10 to 0 to seize first in the Wildcat League. Delmer Doll fanned 10 with two safeties allowed while Larry Fletcher Norm Kowitz Arnie Degenhardt LaVern Pott inger and Harlan Pott inger had two hits each including a Fletcher and LaVern triple and Harlan double. Melvina beat Coon Valley 3 2 with Dan Schwartz driving in the winning run in the sixth and Mike Schroeder pitching a strong game.
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Win Olympic Berths on U S Judo Teams
Two Japan-trained veterans earned the final berths on the U S Olympic judo team at trials in New York. M Sgt George Harris, 6 3 220, from Philadelphia, won the heavyweight title with a comeback over Bill Paul of San Francisco. Ben Campbell, 60 and 210, from Weimar California, captured the open division despite a shoulder injury.
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Maple Grove Ladies Open Pairings Listed For Tourney
Maple Grove Ladies Open pairings announced with 9 holes on No 1 and No 10 tees. Entries include many players such as Mabel Marsh Sally Olson Dorothy Larson and Kay Munson arranged in morning and late morning blocks across two 18 hole flights.
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Farrell Leads Phillies in 4 1 Win as Milwaukee Sweeps Dodgers
Dick Farrell wins his 10th of the season with a 4 1 victory over the Cardinals aided by Nellie Fox on his back Fox helped Farrell reach the majors first 10 win mark this season The Phillies swept a doubleheader from the Mets to widen their NL lead and Milwaukee also completed a doubleheader sweep of the Dodgers in Los Angeles Hank Aaron powered the Braves with two homers in the opener and the Cubs beat the Pirates 5 2 in the other game
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Smiths Untouchable Beats Green Monster in Drag Race
Bob Smith of Oakland edged Art Alfons of Akron in a three race match at Great Lakes Dragaway. Alfons won the first race at 325.29 mph in 6.99 sec, while Smiths clocks were 7.01 and 6.88 sec. Ed Stoffels led nitro fuel at 181.81 mph in 8.78 sec. Pete Farnsworth led gasoline at 176.42 mph in 8.79 sec.
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Houston Golfer Sets Broadmoor Mark in East West Match
Mark Hopkins of Houston University shot a record eight under par 63 at Broadmoor to spark the East West team match. The West defeated the East 842 to 34, opening the NCAA golf tournament.
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