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Newspaper

La Crosse Tribune

Location

La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Jun 15, 1964

Page

12

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.

Sutton Mark Sutton S. 22Nd St la Crosse Tribune Ken Blanchard W Right Walter Babe) Weigent Mannie Frey Viroqua Tribune Weigent Central High School Mary E. Sawyer Gun Walter Gudie Central la Crosse Ron Young Dick Morse Jack Gantenbein Earl Gees Clarence Troyanek Jim Streck Clarence Lau Bill Lee Peter Pappas Erkie Hinytzke Adrian Frey Dick Beggs Ted Solie Lake Mills George Scott Scott Willard Hanson Prin

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.

Minnesota Missouri Omaha Southern Cal Maines Southern Cal Dave Hoffman Big Ten Tigers Keith Weber Arizona State Dick Mielke Dick Siebert Frank Brosseau Joe Pollack

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.

Ron Tuma Erv Zeisler Zeisler Tuma Erv South Lancs Pla-Mar Logan High School South Lanes Modern Laundry Arcade Bob Wigdal Continental Clothiers Dick Ghelfi Virg Payton Ton Tuma Bill Zierke Jim Wais Hal Weiss al Barris Dick Zischke Andy Habiger Bill Miller Jeanne Miller Janice Carter Polly Jung Eileen McAdam Lila Neiheisel Mary Ann Koelbel Helen Morton Alice Haas Gerald Java) Bergerson Jim 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.

Richard D. Rossiter Father Rossiter Aquinas High Robert J. Mahan Rutgers University Bernard Mahan S. 9Th St Syracuse N.Y Rutgers Kappa Sigma Fraternity

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.

Melrose Wis Tomah Gray Grovesteen Ron Hoffland Gary Goodenough Ryan Larson R. Gunderson D. Gunderson Black River Falls Bangor Wisconsin Schultz Bob Blencoe BRF Dennis Boardman Sparta West Salem

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.

Springfield John Kurznowski Aquinas College Mich Bob Smith Sacramento State Calif Kurznowski Smith

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.

Norwalk Wis Wilton Delmer Doll Larry Fletcher Norm Kowitz Arnie Degenhardt LaVern Pottinger Harlan Pottinger Fletcher LaVern Harlan Forbes Neitzel Haldeman Doll H. Pottinger Melvina Coon Valley Dan Schwartz Chuck Jefson Doug Dickman Joe Briggeman Schwartz Greg Schmitz L. Dahl Mike Schroeder Dahl Amman Schroeder Dickman

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.

New York George Harris Philadelphia Ben Campbell Weimar Calif Harris Air Force Callifornia Bill Paul San Francisco Campbell

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.

Maple Grove 9Holes Mabel Marsh Sally Olson Ella Schultz Lillian Goddman Leatrice Martin Nelle Duere Florence Kuehn Jane Krajewski Dorothy Larson Mabel Novak Evelyn Olson Oliva Krajewski Kip DuMez Betty Levents Donna Lemke Joan Anderson Joan Leifer Bea Radell Verna Meriow Julie Wurster Kay Munson Lillian Kaplan Lora Haskell Jean Latimer Evelyn Leaf Lucille Gees Ruth Clark Vivian Fortney Elsie Swennes Marie Hafner Dora Biel Ruth Rebhan Margaret Miller Katie Cobleigh Rose Krimelmeyer Tedda Uzuanis Dorothy Sprehn Edna Quain Helen Morton Jeannette DeLap Mary Benson Vi Nichols Joyce Ness Bob Zimmerman Iane Luedtke Jan Ringdahl Dorothy Mader Florence Stuart Lacia Morris Lorraine Erickson Alta Olson Ethelyn Fladstol Donna Meggers Jane Barton Ruby Meritt Rose Shuda Sally Bendel Beverly Iverson Nelda Zimmerman Iola Gierdi Ruth Evanson Evelyn Johnston Mary Ann Felland Evelyn Fiebig Flossy Peterson Neva Jensen Arlene Roberts Ceil Gilles Jean Hunt Mary Leigais Carolyn Kenyon Edna Rye Ruth Anderson Fran Snyder Marion Miller Dorothy Turner Kay Malo Ruth Gallagher Rose Rahr Hazel Culp Nel Lockett Vicky Gartner Betty Dwyer Lois Willinger Mary Knutson Hattie Fox Shirley Holman Phyllis Hetland Jane Cameron Libby Renner Jen Klawitter Lavone Ciechonowski Ginger Justinger Peg Shirer Mary Herzog Claire Wille Pat Kaas del Pauly Chris Cooper ll—Alyce Cooksey Vivian Skoy Margaret Kosbab Ethel Hanson Joan Mailey Betty Biel Jen Sutcliffe Pat Osborne Marlyn Jones Arlene Russell Thea Willhelmson Mary Klos Pauline Weigel Beth Stecker Helen Vetsch Carol Dobrunz Barbara Loveland Jane Weigel Rita Woodworth Phyllis Dempsey Dorothy Weigel Ruth Engelsen Dassy Frey Fern Ruud Helen Schubert Helen Hulick Jan Dahlstrom Betty Meyer Hope Neal Gracy Jeffery Lucy Mulder

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

Associated Press Houston Dick Farrell Nellie Fox Farrell Fox St. Louis Cardinals Los Angeles Dodgers Chicago White Sox Colts Cardinals St. Louis Philadelphia Phillies New York Mets San Francisco Giants Orlando Cepeda Jim Hart Cincinnati Milwaukee Chicago Cubs Pittsburgh Cubs Bill White Ken Boyer Spangler Bob Gibson John Briggs Wes Covington Briggs Cepeda Hart Reds Jim O’toole Willie Mays Ron Herbel Braves Hank Aaron Dodgers Los Angeles Aaron Felipe Alou Denis Menke Tony Cloninger Gene Oliver Bob Sadowski Dan Schneider Denny Lemaster Billy Cowan Lou Brock Pirates Dick Ellsworth Gene Freese

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.

Union Grove Bob Smith Oakland Calif Art Alfons Akron Ohio Great Lakes Dragaway Alfons Smith Ed Stoffels Milwaukee Pete Farnsworth

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.

Colorado Springs Mark Hopkins Houston University Broadmoor Hopkins

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