Gopher Field Trimmed Down To 1 6 Quintets
The Minnesota high school basketball playoffs narrow to 116 teams after 35 games reduce the field from 176. District results include Crosby-Ironton, Brainerd, Lyle and small schools Lake Bronson and Milroy staying unbeaten, with Ortonville edging Milan in two overtimes and district scores across districts 1 through 32.
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Little Falls
Gary Stanke
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Lyle
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Pete Hanson
Swift Warns Legislature of Deer Herd
Swift, famed Wisconsin conservationist and former Wisconsin Conservation Department director, urges lawmakers to approve a variable quota deer harvest plan to prevent forest damage. He criticizes Sen. LaFave’s bill as harmful, argues Wisconsin lags in wildlife management, and notes Deer resources risk greater loss than historic forest fires. Swift, now Rice Lake resident, has long advised public and private groups on wildlife conservation and previously served as assistant wildlife bureau director in Eisenhower’s term.
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Ernest F. Swift
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LaFave
Washington
Wildlife Bureau
Eisenhower
Wisconsin Rink Beats Massachusetts in Curling Meet
In Duluth, five rinks remained unbeaten after two rounds of the U S National Curling Championships at the Duluth Curling Club. Wisconsin, skipped by Bud Somerville, defeated Massachusetts 12 6 in a second round game. Washington Michigan and Minnesota also won their first round matches. The five undeceased teams led the round robin through the opening games. The event runs through Saturday.
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Houk
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Roy Face
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Chatfield and Peterson reach D1 tourney final in Rochester
In Rochester Minnesota Chatfield and Peterson advanced to the District One championship at Mayo Civic Auditorium. Chatfield beat Harmony 62 to 46 with 24 second period points as Dick Tuohy led with 19 and Keith Aileson 15 for Harmony. Peterson topped Rushford 57 to 52 with Craig Johnson scoring 15 and Richard Olstad 13. Harmony meets Rushford for consolations while Peterson faces Chatfield in the final.
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Oshkosh Tops Lakeland In First NAIA Playoff
Oshkosh, State College Conference champion, survived Lakeland 67 66 in the opening game of a best of three to determine Wisconsin's NAIA representative in Kansas City. Al Schmidt's field goal with 42 minutes left put Oshkosh ahead. Jaeger and Austin led with 21 points each as Lakeland big men Seyller and Cronk topped Lakeland with 18 and 15.
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Bragan Plans Some Fun For Braves Intrasquad Game
Milwaukee manager Bob Bragan plans an intrasquad game for the Braves to aid conditioning and test young pitchers Dan Schneider Arnie Umbach Claude Raymond and Larry Maxie. Frank Funk praised as ideal reliever for his low ball and strikeout ability after a clash with former Indians manager Mel McGaha and a trade that sent Joe Adcock to Cleveland. Funk 27 right hander posted 2-1 record and 3.22 ERA in 47 Indians appearances last season.
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George St Merchants Triumph Over Viroqua
George St Merchants of La Crosse defeated Viroqua 79 to 72 in a city basketball game in VIROQUA Wisconsin. Jim Edwards led with 24 points, Dave Loomis 23, Gary Zimmerman 15 while Viroqua’s Marling Eitland and Jerry Peterson each scored 26. Viroqua led at halftime 40 to 36.
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Bowling Scores and Lanes Standings From Local Meet
Readable lanes and bowling results give team names, high scores, and top players. Entries include South Lanes and Arcade venues with multiple leagues such as MEN S AFL-CIO and NORTHERN Sports Bowl, listing high scores, team rosters, and contact lines.
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Nelson Toburen May Quit Pro Football
Green Bay Packers linebacker Nelson Toburen, sidelined by a dislocated neck vertebra since November, said he may quit pro football. The 24-year-old, who weighed 230 pounds at 6 foot 4, reported numbness and neck fatigue and doubted a return after the injury against the Baltimore Colts.
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Packers
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Baltimore Colts
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Williams predicts future .400 hitter will emerge
Scottsdale AP reports Ted Williams, in the Red Sox executive role, says a .400 batting average is possible within a decade. He cites speed as crucial and names Mantle Aaron Kaline Mays as potential candidates, noting that the right circumstances and twenty to thirty infield hits can boost a season toward .400.
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Negro gridder tries out at North Carolina
Thomas B. Berrien, a tall lean freshman, became the first Black player to try out for the University of North Carolina football team. He was a two season reserve quarterback at E. E. Smith High School Fayetteville and reported for Tar Heels off season practice as a backfield candidate, per Coach Jim Hickey.
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Des Moines Loses Midwest League Baseball Team
DES MOINES IOWA The Midwest League will not have a baseball team here this year. Herb Drey president of Des Moines Enterprises said Sunday that the Quincy Illinois franchise owners decided against moving it after negotiations with the Des Moines group.
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Negro Is Selected Chief Ump In PCL
Emmett Ashford, a Negro, has been named umpire in chief of the Pacific Coast League, announced by President Dewey Soriano. Ashford, popular with fans, has worked in the league since 1954 and is currently umpiring basketball in the Los Angeles area. Soriano praised his creditable work and respect among umpires.
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Dewey Soriano
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Los Angeles
Emmett
Soriano
Concordia Defeats Onalaska Luther in Lutheran tourney
Concordia Prep of Milwaukee defeated Onalaska Luther 59-52 Saturday to win the Lutheran High School invitational in Appleton after Luther beat Lake side Lutheran 62-56 the day before. Niedfeldt Schultz and others earned all tournament honors as Concordia topped Winnebago Academy 68-57 in the final. Luther finished 9-13.
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Ditmar Trial With Yanks Remade After World Series Gap
Former World Series miscue figure Art Ditmar seeks revival with the New York Yankees on a trial basis under Ralph Houk. After early 1960 World Series woes and arm trouble, Ditmar shows potential in camp as Houk weighs another pitching option alongside Whitey Ford and others.
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Big Ten basketball scores roll in with wins and tight finishes
Wisconsin 75 Iowa 69 and Ohio State 85 Minnesota 65 lead a busy slate. Indiana 104 Michigan 96. Illinois 79 Northwestern 73. Purdue 94 Michigan State 93. Arizona State 0 Arizona 58. Kansas State 78 Iowa State 71. Colorado 80 Nebraska 51. Duquesne 75 Bradley 74. Niagara 79 Buffalo 68. San Jose State 60 St Marys Oshkosh 67 Lakeland 66. UM Duluth 95 Macalester 61. Cincinnati 114 Los Angeles 111.
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Snoek Outpoints Daniels in Rotterdam Boxing Bout
In Rotterdam Wim Snoek downed Frankie Daniels over 10 rounds in a Netherlands bout. In Hollywood Manny Elias stopped Tony Herrera in six rounds in California.
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