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Newspaper

La Crosse Tribune

Location

La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Jun 21, 1969

Page

4

Wisconsin schools pick staff for state football playoffs

A five man committee will select the four semifinalists for the Wisconsin Independent Schools Athletic Association state football championship. Arthur Mansfield Art Keller and George Sladky join Howard Kolstad and Lloyd Larson to decide teams based on records conference titles schedules and strength. The semifinals are November 8 and the final November 15 at Lambeau Field or Marquette Stadium with the title race highlighting Wisconsin coaches and officials.

Wisconsin Independent Schools Athletic Association Arthur Dynne) Mansfield University of Wisconsin Art Keller Carthage George Sladky la Crosse Howard Chick) Kolstad Lloyd Larson Milwaukee Sentinel WISAA Steve Pavela Lambeau Field Green Bay Marquette Stadium Milwaukee Ber of Marines la Crosse State Sladky Green Bay Packers la Crosse Aquinas Sparta Keller Redmen Illinois-Wisconsin Anna Jonesboro, Ill

Friday's Stars Batting Lead Pilots Split with White Sox

Tommy Davis collected three singles and two doubles as Seattle split a doubleheader with Chicago. Paul Edmondson pitched a two hitter in his major league debut as Chicago defeated California 9 to 1.

Tommy Davis Pilots Seattle Chicago White Sox Paul Edmondson White Sox Chicago California

Wisconsin Rapids Dominates Cedar Rapids in Midwest League

Wisconsin Rapids defeated Cedar Rapids 12 to 4 as Burlington 2 4 and Appleton 0 10 fell behind. Quad Cities posted an 11 to 8 win over Clinton while Waterloo beat Decatur 3 to 1 and Decatur edged Waterloo 1 to 0 in another close result.

Wisconsin Rapids Cedar Rapids Burlington Appleton Quad Cities Clinton Waterloo Decatur

Tiant Stops Birds’ Win Streak as Tiant wins opener

Tiant halted Baltimore’s seven game streak in the first game of a doubleheader with eight hits allowed and a two run homer by Bill Voss. The Orioles won the nightcap 5-1 behind Paul Blair Brooks Robinson and Don Buford as Seattle and Kansas City split their doubleheader.

Duke Sims Cleveland Orioles Paul Blair Brooks Robinson Don Buford Senators Detroit Brant Alyea Ray Oyler Seattle Kansas City

Charles Struggles to Hide Lead at Kemper Open

Bob Charles, leading the Kemper Open after two rounds, laments his form at Quail Hollow as eight players stand within a stroke. He describes the 7,250-yard layout as too long and admits the swing is misfiring while praising his putting and late birdies.

Charlotte N.C Bob Charles Quail Hollow Quail Hollow Country Club Charles Dan Sikes Lee Trevino Sam Snead Sikes Trevino Snead Bob Payne Bruce Devlin England Tony Jacklin Mason Rudolph Dale Douglas

Marquette star Thompson signs with Minnesota Pipers

George Thompson the all time Marquette scorer signed a two year no cut contract with the Minnesota Pipers of the ABA after being drafted by the Celtics and Baltimore Colts. Agent Norman Blass cited the no cut clause as a key reason. Thompson scored 1773 points in 87 games for Marquette and had his uniform number retired.

Milwaukee, Wis George Thompson Marquette University Minnesota Pipers American Basketball Association Pipers Thompson Boston Celtics National Basketball Association Baltimore Colts National Football League Norman Blass Piper Blass The Celtics New York City Marquette Jor Don Kojis San Diego Rockets NBA

Wisconsin enters 22 wrestlers in Junior World Trials

Madison AP Wisconsin has 22 entries in the national trials for the World Junior Wrestling Championships to be held Monday through Wednesday in Worland Wyoming. The first Wisconsin junior team trained at the University of Wisconsin after qualifying at state trials in Stoughton. Winners earn U S berths for the first Junior World Championship July 14 19 in Boulder Colorado.

Madison Wisconsin Worland Wyo University of Wisconsin Stoughton United States Boulder

Bill Brown ReSigns with Minnesota Vikings

Vikings bring back fullback Bill Brown for one year after 50 days as a free agent for about 60 000 dollars. Brown, a 1960s NFL veteran with 4438 rushing yards and 208 receptions, chose Minnesota citing the Twin Cities area and his comfort with the club and staff.

ST. Paul - Minneapolis Bill Brown Minnesota Vikings Vikings Jim Finks Finks Bill Brown

Milwaukee to Host Ice Speed Sprints

Milwaukee will host the first international speed skating sprint championships over February 21-22 and February 28-March 1 at State Fair Park West Allis. About 60 to 100 skaters from 14 countries are expected to compete, with national television coverage planned. The 1971 meet will be in Inzell, Germany.

Milwaukee Phil Krumm United States International Skating Association State Fair Park West Allis Inzell Germany Krumm

Chisox Edge Angels in Doubleheader Split

Paul Edmondson pitched a two hitter in his major league debut as the White Sox beat California 9 to 1 to gain a split of the doubleheader. California won the opener 2 to 1 in 12 innings on Sandy Alomar's two out RBI single. Edmondson drove in a run and set up a four run third inning with a single. Luis Aparicio drove in two runs in each of the big innings. Tom McCraw doubled in each inning.

Anaheim Paul Edmondson Chicago White Sox California Sandy Alomar Edmondson Rick Reichardt Jim Spencer Luis Aparicio Tom Mee- Craw

Burrer Reaches Finals in Singles and Doubles Tennis

Emilie Burrer, defending singles champion from Trinity College Texas, advances to finals in both singles and doubles at the Women's National Collegiate Tennis Tournament at Carlton College in Northfield Minnesota. She defeats Pixie Lamm 6-1 6-3 in singles semifinals and teams with Becky Vest to win doubles semifinal 6-3 6-0. The doubles final pits Burrer Vest against Lamm Austin.

Northfield Minn Emilie Burrer Carelton College Miss Burrer Pixie Lamm UCLA Trinity College Texas Pam Richmond Arizona State Miss Richmond Diane Matzner Odessa Tex.) College Becky Vest Jackson Miss Miss Vest Carolyn Clarke Linda Yee Trinity Miss Lamm Pam Austin Kathleen Dombos Patti Miller Kalamazoo College Michigan

Braves Bounce Giants Rally for Pirates Loss

Braves win as seven singles in one inning fail to help Pirates. Giants fall after Atlanta offense keeps pace while Phillies rally past Pittsburgh with key hits from multiple players.

Braves Giants Phils Pirates Mike Bryson Associated Press Atlanta Pittsburgh Pirates

Braves win in 12th as Tillman homers for shift in NL action

In a list of N L games, Atlanta wins 4-3 on Bob Tillman’s 12th inning homer after Rico Carty and Bob Aspromonte tied it. San Francisco’s Mike McCormick allowed four Braves homers, while Philadelphia and Houston posted decisive rallies. Drysdale returns for Dodgers with six strong innings.

Braves Bob Tillman San Francisco Rico Carty Bob Aspromonte Atlanta Pirates Philadelphia Beeene Gary Ross Doug Bader Marty Martinez Edwards Astro Mike McCormick Carty Aspromonte Frank Linzy Tillman Gene Stone John ‘Briggs Larry Hisle Cookie Rojas Stone Don Drysdale Jim Lefebvre Dodgers Cincinnati Drysdale Walt Alston Lefebvre Maury Wills

Cubs Blank Montreal to End Losing Streak

Cubs right hander Bill Hands pitched five hitter as Chicago defeated the Montreal Expos 2 0 to halt a five game slide. Ernie Banks drove in the first run with a sacrifice fly and Hands scored on a bases loaded walk in the fifth. Adolfo Phillips booed by the crowd of 18 890 after leaving the Cubs for a time.

Chicago Cubs Montreal Expos Ernie Banks Hands Jerry Robertson Cubs Pittsburgh Leo Durocher Adolfo Phillips Adolfo

Standings and schedule wrap for baseball divisional race

American and National League standings update with team records and games back. Friday results include Oakland 3 Minnesota 2 in 14 innings, Washington 7 Detroit 2, Cleveland 7 Baltimore 2, Seattle 5 Kansas City 2, California 2 Chicago 1 in 9. Upcoming games list St Louis at York and Pittsburgh at Philadelphia among others.

White Sox California Baltimore Cleveland Washington Detroit Kansas City New York Boston Luis Tiant St. Louis Briles York DiLauro Pittsburgh Veale Fadelphia Palmer San Francisco Marichal Atlanta Niekro San Diego Kelley Houson Griffin Los Angeles Osteen Cincinnati Culver Montreal Reed Jenkins W. L. Ct Oakland Minnesota Seattle Chicago Perry Orland Hunter Wynne Messersmith Nelson Brabender Shellenback Lolich Cuellar Williams Stottlemyre Peterson Lonborg Nagy Phila Atlanta Tree San Fran Houston Philadelphia

Lady B. Fast Upsets Nevele Pride At Yonkers

In the $25,000 Volomite Trot at Yonkers Raceway Lady B. Fast defeated Nevele Pride and Fresh Yankee by a nose in a 2 00 4 5 mile. Driver Billy Popfinger credited keeping Nevele Pride outside early for the upset. Nevele Pride finished third after leading at the half.

Yonkers N.Y Nevele Pride Lady B. Fast Fresh Yankee Yonkers Raceway Billy Popfinger Nevele Popfinger Stanley Dancer Yankee Buttonwood Tree Farm Bloomingburg Dancer

Twins Powell Talking Terms After ASU Star Draft

Minnesota Twins drafted Arizona State center fielder Paul Ray Powell as the first college player in baseball's free agent draft. Powell has one more year of eligibility and would prefer to sign now if the price is right. Twins reportedly offer a 25 000 to 35 000 bonus, Powell says those figures are low.

Lew Ferguson Omaha Neb Paul Ray Powell Minnesota Twins Powell Arizona State Twins

Christian Stubbs Set for City Fight Card

Ray Christian of Winnipeg will meet Jose Stubbs of Chicago in a six round semi windup at the Mary E Sawyer Auditorium Wednesday night. The main event features Pat O Connor vs Bob Reilly in a six round bout. O Connor fractured a hand last March 28 in a win over Duane Horsman.

Ray Christian Winnipeg Canada Jose Stubbs Chicago Mary E. Sawyer Auditorium Rochester Pat O’connor Bob Red) Reilly Gary Indiana O’connor Chatfield Duane Horsman la Crosse Floyd Jorner

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