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Newspaper

La Crosse Tribune

Location

La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Mar 24, 1950

Page

14

Underdogs Triumph In NBA Playoff Action

Sheboygan Fort Wayne and Tri City upset top teams in playoff games. Syracuse beat Philadelphia 63 59 to advance as Fort Wayne defeated Rochester 90 84 and Sheboygan rallied past Indianapolis 95 85. Tri City edged Anderson 76 75 with Jack Nichols scoring 23.

Associated Press National Basketball Association Sheboygan Fort Wayne Tri-City Syracuse Philadelphia Rochester Cochamp Redskins Rally Indianapolis Jack Nichols Anderson Nichols Frank Brian Sheboygen Poh.nnum Baleboygan Alex Groza Clint Wagner

Bacon and Hanson Sets City Bowling Records in Sparta League

In Sparta Wisconsin Bacon and Hanson bowling team won three games from Em's Dress Shop and set city records with 901 single game and 2.54 team totals. Shirley Henderson posted 548, Ruth Erickson 236 in a season finale effort, while Millie Larson led a trio of 203, 493, 492 scores among others.

Sparta Wis Bacon and Hanson Shirley Derson Kegling Ruth Erickson Dorothy Brieske Frances Fox Millie Larson Bernadette Schl Itz Nicolet Hotel Club Oasis Oasis Em's Dress Shop Nettie Steel Julia Baumbach Marian Tremmel Audrey Lamers South Tavern League Bark Red Dot Cigars Quality Grace Neubauers Ou Independents Weener's Tavern Bob Powter Jim Hase Darrell Iverson Reaye Kitty Korner Tip Torgerson Ben Soller Nor ‘S Young's Service Hammes Truck Sales Oor Hudovernik Northern States B. Borst D. Johnson la Crosse Rubber Mills Los Heileman's Arena Shoes Momer Barron's Howard's Cary Ou Mank Kamperechroer B. Molszahn M. Brown R. Priemark V. Dah Shton Dodds Marra Lesou P. Hicks L. Gilles Cashton B. Greene Wehrling Torke Aingt Bentionp St. Mary's Own A. F Seitz Cafe Connie's Bar Garvalia China Shop Wall Tavern Riviera Sportswear Shorty’s Baer Oe A. FP L. Athletic Huh L. Ath Assn Bud Hagen Buck Rutten Staats Pennant Co Ted Torkelson Bob Schiffer S36 Berke M. Costello N. Nelson Schroeder J. Goyke R. Berg Creamery R. Christiano Tuma M. Schiegel Lita M. Cole Erickson M. Rutten Ray's Food Erickson BR. Olson Rene Allstate Insurance Matt's Bar Cap Res Monitor Bungelow la X Trailer Co Frits’ Bar Ee M. Hunter High Wais L. Johnston, Jr H. Rutten A. Neuman Mabel Cole Wendore Moe Mia Koeibe Cashton Bi Leap Ladies’ Social League Reed Red Cart Neuman St. Mary's Vivian Johnston Josie Dellenabeh Sacred Heart Marian Sehurs Minnie Boeck Marge Beranek Mason League Peter & Paul's Peter & Paul's—Forteit Bobbie Kosteckt Lil Skailandiyo Kreuser Recreation Allermys Eee Doris Campbell Vera Starch Grace Erickson Dah! Motors Rye Berens Hemeida Wachs Marie Vaaler W. Wayre L. Bremnan V. Bubr Agnes Bruemines Alice Grand Cavalier Inngel L. Beis D Anfonson Peg Mydel A. Weibel Rose Stejskal Virgie Gatiana Warren’s Ruby Skilbeck Eby Smithel Kennard Buick Don's Eam Dollyhofer Helen Roellich le Crosse Laundry Tork Marge R Mary Joern Mellon & Edwards Mary's Marie Markham Dorothy Meierste Tener Lens Mae Mieuter Bernice Helvig Elizabeth Porsche Ann Lasser Hattie Wendling Koepeeke Judy Anderson Freda Maurer BOYS Ors Arlene Gratt Marc Mehren Alma Palmquist D. Strand Wais Anita Cassum Helen Stein D. Betta Bruce Alford New York Bulldogs McVey J. Dwyer Eighth Air Force Bergetta McCune Dos Betta Roth Ann

Gale Cups Volleyball Crown Seals Galesville Title

Galesville high school claims the Coulee conference volleyball championship at West Salem and earns a state tournament berth in Madison on April 1. Galesville defeated Mindoro 15-11 15-11 in the final after routing Trempealeau earlier, while Mindoro advanced past Holmen and Salem beat Bangor to reach the semis.

West Salem Wis Galesville High School Madison West Gale Mindoro Galesville Trempealeau Salem Holmen Bangor Onalaska

Penn State and Penn State to renew gridiron rivalry in 1963

The article notes that Penn State and the University of Pennsylvania will resume their football rivalry in Philadelphia in 1963, restoring the annual matchup for next season.

Penn State University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia

S and H basketball team opens bid for state title at Whitefish Bay

S and H, city recreation league champions, travel to Whitefish Bay Wisconsin for a 9 p m Saturday state tournament opener against Rhinelander District champions. Led by Ed Duke Cunningham and featuring Ken Ingham Jim Sciborski Don Wateski Jerry Johnston Jack Collins and others.

S and H Whitehall Bay Wis Rhinelander Joseph Miller Paul Pip) Wuest Prairie du Chien Packers Duke) Cunningham Ken (Hambone) Ingham Jim Sciborski Don Wateski Jerry Johnston Jack Collins Bob Scharnke John Bigelow Hank Johnson Central Merlin Nehring Logan Luther College

Top Seeded Teams Remain in AAU Meet

Four top seeds survive after five days of play in the national AAU basketball tournament in Denver. Blue N Golds of Oakland, Phillips Oilers of Bartlesville, Denver Chevrolets, and San Francisco woakies advance to the semifinals after decisive wins and tense challenges. San Francisco beat Peoria Diesels 60-53 to claim the fourth spot, while Denver Chevrolets routed Milwaukee Allen Bradleys 70-48. Kirby Minter led Peoria at halftime with a 29-26 margin.

Denver Blue 'N Golds Oakland Calif Phillips Oilers Bartlesville Denver Chevrolets San Francisco Woakies Seat We Sea Wash Alpine Dairymen Diesels

Coulee Conference Coaches Meet For 1950 51 Plans

An Onalaska meeting of Coulee conference coaches and principals outlined plans for the 1950 baseball season and a revised 1950-51 basketball schedule. Baseball opens April 14 with a five game slate and a May district tournament tentatively set for Bangor. The basketball schedule aims to limit back to back home games and address two week pre season football conflicts for Galesville and Onalaska.

Onalaska Wis Coulee Bangor Cees Galesville WIAA

Indians Hold Indoor Drills at Teachers College Spring Football Camp

Spring football practice under Coach Clark Van Galder unfolds in the TC men’s gym. Nineteen letterwinners form a core as new candidates and transfers join workouts. A May 6 intra-squad game pits the Maroons against the Grays, with public attendance invited.

Teachers College Clark van Galder Frank Pokrop Owen Evans Earl Holm van Galder Maroons Grays Bob Nass Chuck Odegaard Bob Kime Ken Hollub Gene Hall Sammy Reuschlein Bill Grode Dick Webster Ane Sladky Ed Olson Lloyd Reynolds Bob Batchelder Wayne Geiger Ace Loomis Bill Spaltholz Dick Wilsman Jack Kfert Glenn Oelke John Knispel Knispel la Crosse Poru Tom Curry Jim Butterbrodt Curry Stevens Point Butterbrodt Universit of Wisconsin Claus Picken University of Wisconsin Larry Justin St. Norberts Don Bauer Marquette Jim Webster Platteville Bill Burns Aquinas High Rad Berg Yelanjian Savagian Reuschlein

Sparta Ladies Bowling League Elects New President

Evelyn Nicol was elected president of the Sparta Ladies Bowling League in Sparta Wisconsin on Thursday night succeeding Mary Jean von der Ohe. Other officers include Orville Felland as vice president Mary Jean von der Ohe as secretary Evelyn Poor as treasurer and Jane Isensee as sergeant at arms.

Sparta Wis Evelyon Nicol Sparta Ladies Bowling League Mary Jean von der Ohe Orville Felland Evelyn Poor Jane Isensee

Pappy Waldorf Signs New Three Year Cal Football Pact

Berkeley California The Associated Students executive committee tore up Waldorf's old two year contract and handed him a new three year deal Wednesday night No salary increase was provided Waldorf has led California to two Pacific Coast Conference championships and one runner up in three seasons with only one loss in 30 regular season games

Berkeley Calif Lynn Pappy) Waldorf University of California Associated Students Waldorf California

Miller Quintet Tops Wards In Senior City Race

Joseph Miller's team led 12-9 at halftime and pulled away in the third quarter to win 60-39 over Montgomery Ward at Longfellow. Haines scored 18 points and Krome 14 while Whiting added 11 for Miller.

Joseph Miller Longfellow Goose Montgomery Ward Haines Millers Krome Whiting Torgeson Wards Greider Fry Shimshak

CCNY Beats Ohio State 56 55 in MSG NCAA Upset

CCNY defeated Ohio State 56 55 in Madison Square Garden as NC State's 87 74 win over Holy Cross set up a Saturday East final clash with CCNY. Sam Ranzino led NC State with 32 points while Dick Schnittker scored 26 for Ohio State.

CCNY Buckeyes North Carolina State New York City College of New York Beavers North Carolna State University Caphat Holman Carolina Wolfpack Madison Square Garden Ohio State N. C. State Holy Cross Wolfpack Dick Knittker Schnittker Sam Ranzino Ranzino State Garden Brigham Young Baylor Bradley UCLA

College Of Commerce Drops First League Game At Vocational

The College of Commerce basketball team in the intra mural league at Vocational School lost its first league game 40 to 38 to the Drafting Department quintet. Commerce led for three quarters, trailed in the fourth, with Tolvstad scoring nine for the winners and Kam Johnson totaling 12 for the losers.

College of Commerce Vocational School Commerce Five Tolvstad Kam Johnson

Exhibition Baseball Results Across Teams

The report lists multiple exhibition games with varied outcomes. Notable scores include Brooklyn 6 Philadelphia Cincinnati 4 and Boston 13 Philadelphia New York 8. Other results feature St Louis 6 Hollywood 8 in 11 innings and Detroit 1 Cleveland 1 in extra play.

Rhinelander Cagers to Represent Wisconsin in Legion Meet

Rhinelander Shortys state champions in the American Legion basketball tournament will represent Wisconsin at the national meet in McPherson Kansas later this month. Rhinelander finished fourth in the state, but Milwaukee Police Post declined to compete in Kansas.

Rhinelander Cagers Wisconsin U.S. Legion Rhinelander Wis Rhinelander Shortys American Legion McPherson Kas Milwaukee Police Post Kansas

Beloit College to Enter Four Teams at Purdue Relays

Beloit college track coach Herb Hodges will take 17 men to the Purdue Relays in Lafayette Indiana. Beloit will enter four teams and five individual events.

Beloit Wis Herb Hodges Beloit College Lafayette Ind

Lankvelt Resigns as Little Chute Dutchmen Coach

Hank Van Lankelt resigns as head football coach of the Little Chute Flying Dutchmen in the Wisconsin State league. No successor has been named.

Little Chute Wis Hank van Lankelt Little Chute Flying Dutchmen

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