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Newspaper

La Crosse Tribune

Location

La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Mar 07, 1950

Page

9

Ohio State Nets Two AP All Big Ten Picks

Ohio State stars Dick Schnittker and six-foot-six Don Rehfeldt lead the AP All Big Ten basketball team as Wisconsin’s Don Rehfeldt and Minnesota’s Whitey Skoog are unanimous selections. Indiana’s Lou Watson and Bob Donham join Schnittker in the first five with Skoog, rounding out a 1950 honor quintet selection after coaches voted.

Chicago Ohio State Dick Schnittker Wisconsin Don Rehfeldt Associated Press Minnesota Whitey Skoog Indiana Lou Watson Bob Donham Schnittker Skoog Watson Donham

Crume Wins Viroqua Meet

Soesta Howard Crume Jr of the Branch Ski club led the final season meet in Viroqua Wisconsin winning class A with jumps of 124 and 127 feet for 140.5 points. Roger Jaeger won class B with 129 and 125 feet and 134.5 points while class C spotlighted Rodney Swenson as the exhibition rider with 126 and 127 feet for 143.5 points.

Viroqua Wis Soesta Howard Crume, Jr Branch Ski Club Crume Juman Fall Metal Nuts Ewellyn Hate Ae Roger Jaeger Seas Branch Club Walter Lee Ot Ta Vin Jand Lawrence Folstad Galesville Jimmy Anderson Archie McGill Winona Mark Darrington Hesper Hans Holum Decorah Norvel Burreson Crume, Jr Northland Rodney Swenson Nnes

Rupp Predicted Bradley No. 1 in AP Poll

New York report says Adolph Rupp predicted Bradley would be the top basketball team before the season started. Bradley finished ranked No. 1 in the final Associated Press poll, confirming the coach’s foresight.

New York Adolph Rupp Kentucky Chicago Bradey Bradley Associated Press

West Salem Clinches Cashton Tourney Title Over Caledonia

West Salem guard Willie Olson led with 24 points helping the team beat Caledonia Minnesota 73-71 for the Cashton tournament crown. Bud Hefte poured in 40 for Caledonia while Dley and B. T. also scored strongly. Viola claimed second by defeating Sparta 55-43, and Bangor edged Cashton 47-40 in the consolation.

Cashton Wis West Salem Caledonia Minn Viola Sparta Trojens Bangor Bud Hefte Aledonia Hefte Willie Olson Todd McEldowney Newburg B. Tt Dley Sparta Dave James Art Wittmershaus Bob Wais Bob Schroeder

Benefit Cage Contest Promises Band Uniform Funds

Trempealeau Wisconsin hosts a benefit basketball game between Galesville Legion and Trempealeau city team at the high school gym on Wednesday night. Proceeds finance new band uniforms funded by the Band Mothers club with an exhibition by Trempealeau married men's clubs, a singing quartet, a mixer, and lunch. Ralph Richtman chairs the event.

Trempealeau Wis Galesville Legion Trempealeau City Band Mothers Club Trem- Poesleau Ralph Richtman

Invitational YMCA Tourney Opens With Local Teams

The YMCA invitational basketball tournament starts Tuesday at 6 p m with Nelson Contractors vs The Trane Co in the opening game. Other 7 15 8 30 and 9 45 p m games include Joseph Miller Disccards Yellow Cubs vs New Lisbon and Pitzners vs Rowleys. Quarterfinals begin Thursday.

Nelson Contractors Trane Co Joseph Miller Yellow Cubs New Lisbon Pitzners Rowleys

Munger Eyes Platoon Coaching Trend at Penn

Philadelphia university coach George Munger proposes platoon coaching to split staffs into offensive and defensive specialists. He disclosed Tuesday he seeks to add another coach, predicting head coaches will hire specialty teachers as football evolves.

Philadelphia Jorge Munger University of Pennsylvania Unger

Nickel Swim Planned for Boys at La Crosse YMCA

The La Crosse YMCA schedules a nickel swim Wednesday at 9 a m for boys ages 8 to 15. Two swim periods exist one in the morning and another an hour later with free swimming for members. A nickel fee applies to non members and a movie program may be arranged on school holidays if turnout is good.

YMCA la Crosse

Westby Bowling Cincinnati M Ger Bucky Walters Named MVP

The National League named Westby Bowling Cincinnati M Ger Bucky Walters as MVP for 1998 after he won 27 games for the pennant-winning Reds.

Cincinnat Bucky Walters Nat League Reds

Bradley Braves Named Top Team In Final AP Poll

Bradley University earns 27 3 season mark and 90 first place votes to finish as No. 1 in the final AP poll. Ohio State Kentucky Holy Cross follow as the top contenders with NCAA tourney implications and regional pairings outlined for March.

Bradley Braves Bradley Nebraska Kansas State Kansas Kansas City Braves Ohio State New York Madison Square Garden Kentucky Holy Cross Crusaders Columbia

Many New Faces in WIAA State Tournament Next Week

The upcoming WIAA basketball tournament at Madison features 29 new faces as eight returning clubs from last year’s quarterfinals are reduced to 32 teams in sectional play. Wauwatosa leads a West Allis division bid, facing tough opens against West Milwaukee while Eau Claire grapples with Stevens Point in Rapids, and La Crosse Logan, Hart­ford, Racine County Aggies, and Sparta chase unlikely upsets.

Madison University of Wisconsin Darkhorse Wauwatosa la Crosse Logan Surace Eau Claire Tosa Red Raiders West Milwaukee Milwaukee Hartford Racine County Aggies Logan Rangers Hurley Graduation Sparta Viroqua Tomah Galesville Muscoda Onaslaska Eau Claire's Abes Wisconsin Rapids Stevens Point Rapids Tigerton Aes Westfie

Maryland Wrestling Introduces Terrapin Mat Banner

College Park Maryland notes the Maryland wrestling team uses a single mat for all home events featuring a large Terrapin mascot print, tying team branding to the venue.

College Park NEA Maryland

College Basketball Scores Mixed Across Small Conferences

AP reports several regional college games with Delta State topping East Tennessee 55 to 47 and Pikeville beating Hiwassee 66 to 61. Other results include Detroit 61 over Drake 47 and Colorado 64 over Oklahoma West.

Anh Delta State East Tennessee Pikeville Hiwassee Tenn Campbelleville St. Bernard Ala Midwest Minnesota Lowe St. Loui Tulsa A of Chicago Valparaiso Ind Detroit Drake Orth Gabeters Valley City Teachers South Dakota Huron College Colorado Oklahoma West Arizona He Brigham Yver Montene Univ Western Montana

Pro Basketball Anderson 64 Tri City 77

A basketball game summary states Tri City defeated Anderson by 77 to 64. The report notes scoring by key players and the game's progression through the fourth quarter at the city arena.

The Associated Press Anderson Tri-City

Gophers Stop Iowa 64-49 in Big Ten Clash

Minnesota defeated Iowa 64 to 49 in Iowa City as Whitey Skoog scored 21 points and led Minnesota with 201 total Big Ten points this season. The Gophers used a strong zone to slow the Hawkeyes and pull within sixth place, tying with Michigan. The 14 000 crowd saw Minnesota build a 51-32 lead at halftime and stifle Iowa’s offense.

Chicago Minnesota Iowa Iowa City Hawks Frank Alsbeck

Hockey Scores: Detroit 2 Montreal 2 Tie

A Detroit and Montreal hockey matchup ends in a 2 to 2 tie as both sides trade goals. The game features evenly matched offense and strong goaltending on a neutral ice surface.

Calvert Reserve Highlighted by Chicago Merchant Hoyle

George Hoyle of Chicago endorses Calvert Reserve as the finest whiskey in terms of smoothness mildness and mellowness of flavor. He calls Calvert tops in his book and recommends it for serving.

Chicago George Hoyle Calvert

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