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La Crosse Tribune

Location

La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Mar 08, 1963

Page

10

Gresham Eases Past Braggs In Milwaukee Bout

Detroit's Gene Gresham dominated Milwaukee's Billy Braggs in a 10 round lightweight unanimous decision. Gresham controlled with sharp left jabs and hooks while Braggs relied mainly on his left. The bout drew 2,164 fans paying $4,700 as Gresham faced no evident trouble.

Milwaukee Detroit Gene Gresham Billy Braggs Braggs Gresham Michigan Wimpy Elliott Forrest Foster

Badgers Could Tie For Third Position

Wisconsin basketball closes its Big Ten season with a home game against Michigan on Saturday. If Michigan wins and Ohio State defeats Indiana, Wisconsin ties for third with Minnesota and Indiana, as the game winner would join the two others for a three way share.

Madison University of Wisconsin Michigan Badgers

Paul Giel Named Sports Director at WCCO

Paul Giel of Winona former Gopher All-America halfback will become sports director of WCCO. The 30 year old has announcing experience and has served as assistant business manager for the Minnesota Vikings and was briefly a bonus pitcher for the New York Giants.

Minneapolis Paul Giel Winona WCCO Giel Minnesota Vikings New York Giants

Wisconsin's Siebel 9th in Big Ten scoring

Chicago AP reports University of Wisconsin guard Ken Siebel ranks ninth in the Big Ten scoring race with 234 points through 13 games, averaging 18 points per game.

Chicago University of Wisconsin Ken Siebel

Wisconsin Sectional Girls Basketball Pairings List

Wisconsin sectional pairings set for early rounds across sites including Eau Claire Memorial Mondovi Hillsboro Holmen Manitowoc Reedsville Marinette Oshkosh Milwaukee North Whitefish Bay Mequon Homestead Sheboygan Cornell Superior Central Frederick Hudson Beaver Dam Waterloo Beloit Oakfield Cudahy Waukesha East Troy Racine Horlick Antigo Thorp Clintonville Manawa Dodgeville Richland Center Monroe Iowa Grant set for upcoming games with dates and venues.

Bowling Scores From Various Leagues Listed

A dense multi‑league bowling scorecard shows team entries from BOWLING SCORES SPORTS SCRATCH through NATIONAL and CITY leagues. It lists bowling teams, lanes, high scores, high singles, and key players across Burlington Winneshiek Courtyards and other venues with numerous player totals and averages.

AP Poll Snapshot Shows Small College Standouts

South Dakota State leads with 17 points followed by Wittenberg 22 Grambling 26 Southeast Missouri 21 Evansville 19 Tennessee State 24 Augsburg 24 and Southern Illinois 18 Indiana State 18 Lamar Tech 21 in a crowded poll. WCHA playoff the North Dakota 2 Michigan Tech 0 Denver 3 Minnesota 0 bracket action concludes the update.

South Dakota State Small College Wittenberg Grambling Southeast Missouri Evansville Tennessee State Augsburg Southern Illinois Indiana State Lamar Tech

Sectional Set For Two Days In Auditorium

Eau Claire Memorial and Hillsboro enter the La Crosse Central Sectional with tall and short lineups. Eau Claire (19-2) faces Mondovi at 7 p.m. and Hillsboro (21-1) meets Holmen at 8:30 p.m. tonight at the Mary E. Sawyer Auditorium.

Eau Claire Memorial Mondovi HiLlsboro Holmen la Crosse Tribune Eau Claire Mary E. Sawyer

Horton Named Most Valuable Team Captain

Platteville State College senior Dave Horton from La Crosse was elected captain and most valuable player for the 1963 basketball season. He led the team in rebounds with 289 and was second in scoring with 445 points while setting a home-floor single-game record of 41 on January 11. Horton averaged 15.5 points per game, finishing among the top all-time scorers with 1,257 points and edging toward the school career record in field goals. He is the son of Mr and Mrs Charles Horton of La Crosse and a former La Crosse Logan star.

Platteville Wis Dave Horton Platteville State College la Crosse Horton Don Braun Braun Dale Schroeder Dave Schroeder Charles Horton Loomis St la Crosse Logan High School

Holmen Rip Through Multiple Matchups In Conference Play

The Holmen team posted a string of results including wins over Onalaska 54 31 and Trempealeau 64 62 and losses to Gale Ettrick 49 48 and Blair 78 66. The Holmen Regional scene shows a 14-6 record with 1 147 to 1 068 points for and against across matchups.

Holmen Onalaska Trempealeau Bangor Melrose Mindoro Gale-Ettrick Westby West Salem Blair

Mondovi high keeps winning with wide margins

Mondovi teams posted multiple wins across matchups against Spring Valley Menomonie Cochrane-Fountain City Augusta Black River Falls Osseo Arcadia Durand Eau Claire North and Durand as part of Sub-Sectional play. The RECORD shows 17-5 with a combined score total of 1,464 to 1,277.

Mondovi Spring Valley Mondovii Menomonie Chippewa Falls Cochrane - Fountain City Augusta Black River Falls Osseo Arcadia Durand Eau Claire North Frederic Glenwood City Alma

Sparta Sub Bowler Cracks 577 Total

SPARTA Wis Charlotte Izard a substitute bowler on the Way side team in the Ten Pin Ladies League at Spartan Lanes topped the field with games of 199 200 and 178 for a 577 total Eleanor Austin of Ann's Dress Shop had a 572 total and a high game of 223 Other high series were Ruth Erickson of Dr Pepper 519 and Alma Herberg of O Hearn s IGA 525

Sparta Wis Charlotte Izard Spartan Lanes Eleanor Austin Ann’s Dress Shop Ruth Erickson Dr. Pepper Alma Herberg O’hearn IGA

Viroqua Eagles Bow To UW Gridmen

Badger Football seniors defeated Viroqua 68 to 65 as Ron Carlson led with 15 points, John Fabry added 13, and Ron VanderKelen 12. Viroqua’s Harlan Jensen scored 17 and Jerry Peterson 14.

Viroqua Eagles Viroqua Wis Badger Ron Carlson John Fabry Ron VanderKelen Harlan Jensen Jerry Peterson

Jim Taylor Faces Slow Return After Hepatitis Recovery

Jim Taylor, the Packers fullback and 195AP NFL Player of the Year, says he feels stronger but remains limited after hospital release on January 21 from hepatitis A. He plans light activity for six weeks to two months, aims to be in full shape by the Chicago All-Star game, and will visit Green Bay to discuss a contract with Vince Lombardi. He notes enjoying family life and golf, though he uses a cart for 18 holes.

Baton Rouge Jimmy Taylor Louisiana Green Bay Packers Taylor Chicago Green Bay Wis Vince Lombardi Associated Press

Wisconsin sports writer and sportscaster of the year named

Salis bur y North Carolina reports Lloyd Larson sports editor of the Milwaukee Sentinel and Mike Walden of WTMJ TV Milwaukee were named Wisconsin's sports writer and sportscaster of the year.

Salisbury N.C Lloyd Larson The Milwaukee Sentinel Mike Walden Wtmj-Tv Milwaukee Wisconsin

Senior Men's Basketball Standings and Results

Y standings show DeMolay leading with 40 1.000, Police Dept 3 1 750, Village 13 3 750, Jaycees 2 2 500, 4th St Coney 2 2 500, Dairyland Power 2 2 500, La Crosse Cooler 0 4 000, Mindoro 0 4 000. Wednesday results: Dairyland Power 74 over La Crosse Cooler 45, Jaycees 65 over Village 59, 4th St Coney 61 over Mindoro 53, DeMolay 55 over Police 50. Leading scorers: Roger Sandmire 26 for Jaycees, Ken Nelson 25 for Dairyland, Gary Craig head 20 for DeMolay, Art Ingalls 19 for Police, Dave Schiessel 18 for Village, Rich Lohman 16 for Cooler, Frig McHugh, Dennis Ross, LeRoy Young 15 for Mindoro, Jack and Dave Glendenning 14 for Coney.

DeMolay Police Dept Village Jaycees St. Coney Dairyland Power la Crosse Cooler Mindoro Police Roger Sandmire Jay

Storewide sale announced for next weekend

Local store promotes a big sale with marked down prices to start next weekend. Owners urge customers to stop by now and visit on Sunday to keep the staff company while they assist shoppers.

Joe

Werkman Kramer In Scoring Duel

Nick Werkman of Seton Hall and Barry Kramer of New York University duel for the major college scoring title. Werkman slipped to 14 points in Seton Hall's 71 64 loss to Villanova dropping his average to 29.7. Kramer leads or trails at 29.2 with one regular season game left and NCAA post season action counting toward the title.

NEW York Nick Werkman Seton Hall Barry Kramer New York University Werkman Villanova Kramer Workman

Farley Named Sparta Coach at Sparta High School

George M. Farley 28 of Alton Illinois has been hired as head football coach and biology teacher at Sparta Senior High School. He succeeds Nap Magno and will remain on the faculty as a science teacher. Farley holds degrees from the University of Illinois and has coached at Pardeeville and Portage. He and his wife with three children will move to Sparta for early fall football practice.

Sparta Wis George M. Farley Alton Ill Sparta Senior High School Board of Education Farley Nap Magno University of Illinois Pardeeville Portage

Cports Ga Crosse Cribune Friday March 8 1963

Locals receive the latest sports briefs from the Ga Crosse Cribune dated Friday March 8 1963. Included are quick notes on high school and college teams with scores schedules and upcoming events from the regional circuit.

Cports Ga Crosse Cribune

Basketball Scores From Evening Games Across Colleges and Districts

College games highlight New York U defeating St John’s 56 to 47 and Providence beating Brown 80 to 57. Fordham 66 Manhattan 61. Connecticut 92 Syracuse 74. High school districts report multiple finals including Chatfield over Peterson and Wells over Ceylon. Pro NBA score shows Syracuse 129 New York 118 and Boston 115 Detroit 104.

New York St. John’s Providence Brown Fordham Manhattan Connecticut Syracuse Augsburg St. Cloud High School NBA Boston Detroit

Minnesota names co-captains for next basketball season

Minneapolis AP reports Jun iors Bill Davis and Bob Jensen were named co-captains of Minnesota's basketball team for next year. Davis and Jensen will lead the squad as it prepares for the upcoming season.

Minneapolis Bill Davis Bob Jensen Minnesota

Boxing results from several venues round up

Supporo Japan Katsutoshi Aoki KO Remy Campo Philippines. Varese Italy Federico Scarponi draw Primo Zamparini. Philadelphia George Benton stops Clarence Kaye Alford Cleveland. Miami Ernest Terrell stops Herb Siler Chicago. Milwaukee Gene Greshma outpoints Billy Braggs Detroit Milwaukee.

Detroit Billy Braggs Milwaukee

Hawks Taylor Stars In Braves Exhibition Lead Up

In West Palm Beach Bruce Bragan’s Braves show promise as Hawk Taylor belts a homer and heads to left field for Saturday’s start against Kansas City. Spahn yields the homer to Taylor, Shaw shines briefly, Dillard exits for medical treatment, and Dennis Menke signs after arriving from the Army. Lou Perini visits, hints Red Sox interest in sharing West Palm Beach facilities with the Braves and potential joint use of Municipal Stadium and clubhouses.

West Palm Beach Fila Milwaukee Braves Bobby Bragan Bob Hawk) Taylor Taylor Bragan Kansas City Athletics Warren Spahn Athletics Bob Shaw Dennis Menke Lou Perini Braves Perini Boston Red Sox Arizona Boston Municipal Minnesota Twins Orlando Ball Park

Chatfield Takes District Title

Chatfield beat Peterson 64 to 53 to win the District One tournament at Mayo Civic Auditorium. Dick Tuohy scored 20 for Chatfield, which improved to 18 wins in 20 games. Peterson’s top scorers were Stan Gudmundson 21, Stan Olson 11, John Ferden 11. In the consolation, Harmoty’s 35 led Rushford to a 77-43 win over Rushford. Rich Rustad had 19 for Rushford, John Ryan 13, Paul Julsrud 12.

Rochester Minn Rich Rustad John Ryan Paul Julsrud

West Salem High Plans Banquet With Guest Speaker

West Salem High School schedules its annual athletic banquet for Tuesday night. A 6 30 p m potluck will be provided by mothers of the athletes. Platteville State College coach John Barth will speak, per Salem coach Bill Smillie. West Salem fell to Hillsboro 74 57 in Cashton Sub Sectional finals Wednesday night.

West Salem Wis West Salem High School Platteville State College John Barth Salem Bill Smillie Hillsboro Cashton

South Central Conference to Meet at Dells High School

The annual spring meeting of the South Central Conference will be held Tuesday at 4 30 p m in Wisconsin Dells High School Black River Falls and Sauk Prairie will enter the conference next year making it a 12 school circuit.

Wisconsin Dells Wis Wisconsin Dells High School Black River Falls Sauk Prairie

Michigan and Wisconsin Curlers Clash in Showdown

Michigan and Wisconsin, each unbeaten after eight games, meet in Duluth in the National Curling Championships as the United States entry for the world tournament in Scotland next week. Wisconsin routed District of Columbia 11-2 and Nebraska 13-4, while Michigan beat Nebraska 14-5 and Alaska 10-8, keeping pace with Minnesota at 7-1 after a 12-2 win over New York and an 8-7 extra-end win over Alaska.

Duluth Alaska Minnesota New York

Erickson Doubtful For Marquette In Air Force Game

Marquette travels to Colorado Springs to face Air Force in the regular season finale without 6'7" center Dave Erickson. He suffered a fractured right hand in Wednesday's 74-68 win over Creighton and remains in a splint with potential lighter immobilization after four or five days.

Colorado Springs Colo Marquette Basketball Warriors Air Force Warriors Dave Erickson Creighton Ed Hickey Erickson Hickey New York City

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