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Newspaper

La Crosse Tribune

Location

La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Mar 29, 1950

Page

17

Mayer Scores Winning Goal

CCNY Beavers beat Bradley 71 to 68 at Madison Square Garden to complete a sweep of the NIT and NCAA championships. Norm Mager scored the decisive layup with seven seconds left, after Floyd Layne fed him the ball.

New York Beavers City College of New York Bradley CCNY Team of Kentucky Frruae Madison Square Garden Peoria Ill Braves Gene Melchiorre Floyd Layne Norm Mager Mager Danny Nat Holman Aaron Preece Roman City Association Press l

Yanks mix infield bids as spring games unfold

In Sarasota Joe Collins contends for first base with injuries to Mize and rich, while Yankees lose 9 5 to Boston. Sad Sam Zoldak limits the Giants to two hits in six innings as Cleveland tops New York 4 2. Luke Appling debuts at first for White Sox in Yuma, Phil Cavarretta eyed for Cubs Giants deal. Phillies shell Cardinals 21 6 in Clearwater as spring power builds with 24 homers. Cardinals reliever Ted Wilks seeks larger plate width. Frank Gustine hammers nine innings in BROWNS camp at Burbank.

Sarasota Fla Johnny Mize Tommy Henrich Joe Collins New York Yankees Collins Kansas City Boston Braves Joe McCarthy Boston Red Sox Payne Field Tucson Ariz Sam Zoldak Cleveland Indians New York Giants Phoenix Tribe Sam Chisox Yuma, Ariz Luke Appling Chicago White Sox Jack Onslow Luke St. Louis Browns Appling Chicago Cubs Vid Matthews Phil Cavarretta Matthews Giants Cavarretta Phil Cubs Phillies Burbank Calif Frank Gustine Browns Frank Zack Taylor Pittsburgh Ladies’ Social League Twilite League Mandicap Frits Brenner's Tavern Gutta Girls Nick & Bee's St Burs's Sis Service Sh. Metal Co Ashland’s Consolidated Dairies Ian Weneels Smithel Jewelers Rose Stejskal Marie Markham Northern Engraving Viv. Johnston Satka R. McMenry Pawiak Rose Stejokal M Netrer G. Behwarts A. Hovind Dahie K J. Hole Hanerworth Binniger Binniger Hofweber No 1—2520 H Single— . Hamm's Ladies’ Floral League Drewry's Candy Co Dwyer Puneral Prisch Insurance Am Tulips Nes Bas Seam Blaschkes Blandiford Gilles Babe Schlicht Leo Boardman Alta Wais Henge Flanegen Myrtle Donovan Beranek Lemke Carolia Standiford A. Loomisssi Bruhe G. Kadlee Peterson Hengel Modern Laundry Quillen's Skellyetts Harvey's Bakery Hugh Six Nichols Bob Rittersone Monti W. Cemenic R. Nixon R. Jungenseer Bliche Ne Biates Power Co G. Brinkman Shedesky Hi Bowlers Inn Cere Cale Wm. Czmanic Knutson Ken Gorves Sanitone Cola Dodgers Red Sox Jim Wales Olsen Braves Ted Bolie Tigers Ee Bian Lovold Connie Per Colonels Ee Bar Gees Frite Mekvold Robert Moe Art Mengett F. Buchanek C. Ness

La Beach Runs 100 and 220 at Los Angeles Meet

Panamanian sprinter Lloyd La Beach ran 9.5 seconds for 100 yards and 21.3 for 220, competing unattached for Loy ola in a Los Angeles State Loyola meet as Los Angeles won 98 to 32. CCNY sophomore club, after late upsets, finished the season with nine straight wins across national tournaments.

Lloyd la Beach Does Los Angeles Loyola la Beach Wisconsin CCNY A. P Canisius Niagara Syracuse San Francisco Kentucky DuQuesne Bradley Ohio State North Carolina State

Necedah Man Tops In Sparta Gallery Pistol Shoot

Frank R. Martin of Necedah led the first annual gallery pistol tourney at Sparta with a high aggregate of 708 out of 800. Final scores included Jerrold N. Moen 698 Oshkosh Carl H. Kieckhofer 674 Oshkosh and F A Anderson 663 Madison. The NRA registered event drew shooters from multiple Wisconsin cities and ran from morning until 3 PM.

Sparta Wis Frank R. Martin Necedah Sparta Rifle and Pistol Club Jerrold N. Moen Mount Horeb John Rudolph Oshkosh Carl H. Kieckhofer F. A. Anderson Madison Martin Moen Kieckhofer Superior West Salem Blue River Rice Lake Milwaukee Readstown Viola la Crosse National Rifle Association

Shuffleboard League Results and Pairings Snapshot

A compact report shows scores and pairings from a shuffleboard league. Matches include Mill versus Inn, Oxford Club versus Gladstone, Rendezvous, Leona's, and Dugan's with multiple player teams listed alongside final scores and standings.

Fights Last Night Across Cities

Cleveland bout saw Jake Lamotte defeating Chuck Hunter in a knockout. Houston hosted Laura Salas stopping Jack Leslie. Seattle card featured Harry Matthews prevailing over Jack Flood on points.

Associated Press Cleveland Jake Lamotte New York Sto Chuck Hunter Houston Tex Laura Salas Montern Mexico Jack Leslie Mich Seattle Harry (the Kid

Harpers Ferry Teams Honored at Banquet

In Harpers Ferry Iowa the high school girls and boys basketball squads were guests of honor at a banquet at Quillin Cafe on Monday. Superintendent W Ottilie served as master of ceremonies. Girls players include Theresa Frank Myrtile Luster Jean Cavanaugh Rose Garlow Annabelle Garlow Arlene Gavin Barbara McGeough Marilyn Cassidy Shirley Cota and Carol Robinson. Boys players are Rich Cota Victor Venson Richard Saddler Clarence Luster Ralph Cota Harold Valley Lewi Vaughan and Dick Robinson.

Harpers Ferry Quillin Cafe W. Ottilie Theresa Frank Myrtile Luster Jean Cavanaugh Rose Garlow Annabelle Garlow Arlene Gavin Barbara McGeough Marilyn Cassidy Shirley Cota Carol Robinson Rich Cota Victor Venson Richard Saddler Clarence Luster Ralph Cota Harold Valley Lewi Vaughan Dick Robinson

Bowling scores in Classic scratch league Monday night

Two 600 counts were registered. Bud Hagen of Grants Motor posted 612 and Les Erickson of Sparta Service had 602. In the 570 bracket bowled Kuehn 579 Hilliker 572 Frenzel 571 Sullivan 571 Tilton 570. Erickson also had the high game 223 and Lou Appleby contributed a high game.

Sparta Wis Bud Hagen Grant Les Erickson Sparta Service Herb Kuehn Lyle Hilliker J. Frenzel Quint Sullivan Bob Tilton Ericxson Lou Apple

Exhibition Baseball Scores and Alerts from Cincy to Brooklyn

A compact roundup of exhibition baseball results shows Cincinnati defeating Detroit 12 to 7, Philadelphia edging New York 6 to 3, Washington losing to Philadelphia 21 to 3, St Louis defeating Cleveland 6 to 4, New York defeating Brooklyn 6 to 2, and Chicago beating Paul 4 to 4 in unclear phrasing.

Associated Press Cincinnat Detroit Boston York Priadelphia’ Ia Washington Philadelphia St. Louis Cleveland New York Brooklyn Paul Chicago

Old Style Lager Classic Bowling Tour Heads to Rec Alleys

Bugs Knutson announced the fifth annual Old Style Lager bowling classic at the Recreation alleys next month. Two Saturdays and three Sundays set from April 22 to May 7. Aiming for 500 entries, with top prize $400 and second $200. Last year Frank Gilonis of St Paul won with 1 042 score. Open to Midwest bowlers from Wisconsin Minnesota Iowa.

Bugs Knutson St. Paul's Frank Gilonis Midwest Wisconsin Minnesota Iowa

Camp Douglas Wins 74 71 in Season End Thriller

Camp Douglas, Wis., edged Wonewoc 74 to 71 as Bud Whereatt scored 31 points and Stanley added 23 for Wonewoc. The win gives Camp Douglas a 19 14 record for the season.

Camp Douglas Wis Wonewoc Douglas Bud Whereatt Stanley Wonewoe

Blair Baseball Club Elects Schroeder President

W E Schroeder was elected president of the Blair baseball club with E B Gunderson named manager for the coming season. Other officers include Robert Sather secretary treasurer and L J Skogstad publicity manager. The club is financially sound and joining the Trempealeau County league. a league meeting in Blair on April 3 will plan the schedule and arrangements.

Blair Wis W. E. Schroeder E. B. Gunderson Robert Sather L. J. Skogstad Trempealeau County

Vogue Captures Top Shuffleboard Honors

Vogue team tops the Men's Standard Shuffleboard League with 262 points in the 26 week season. Hofbrau finishes as runner up. Results last night include ue Moon over Hofbrau 10 to 6 and Knotty Pine 64 over Idle Hour 4. Play schedule lists Hofbrau at Stork Club and North Star at Dakota Cabins.

Vogue Hofbrau Ue Moon Hofbrau Whitey's Howie's Super Bar North Stier Idle Hour Knotty Pine Stork Club Hofbray North Star Dakota Cabins

Logan to Host First Annual Athletic Banquet

Bud Foster head coach of the University of Wisconsin basketball team will speak at Logan High School’s first annual athletic banquet on Tuesday April 4. Don Rehfeldt Badger center and Western Conference MVP will also attend with master of ceremonies Bill Erin. Tickets available at Wittenbergs and Logan High School as supply dwindles.

Harold E Bud) Foster University of Wisconsin Logan High School Logan Winfield Thurston Wittenbergs Logan Dad's Club Caledonia Street Merchants Foster Don Rehfeldt Badger Center Rehfeldt Bill Erin

Former Gopher Stars Mealey Kuzma Join Packers

Bert Mealey and Frank Kuzma, last season Minnesota Gophers players, signed with the Green Bay Packers. Mealey, 6'3" and 210 pounds, was an all conference tackle in 1947 and earned four varsity Eilers. Kuzma, a 6'0" 200 pound linebacker, was a standout in college and earned NFL draft recognition in January.

Gopher Mealey, Kuzma Green Bay Packers Green Bay Wis University of Minnesota FF Bert Buster) Mealey Frank A. Kuzma Minnesota Kuzma

Invitational YMCA Volleyball Tourney Set for Saturday

Jimmy Quinn announces the first annual Invitational volleyball tournament at the YMCA with La Crosse and four out of town teams Red Wing St Paul Minneapolis and Eau Claire. Round robin format enables each team to play the others twice with eight minute games or 15 points and a two point margin needed to win. Opening match La Crosse vs Red Wing at 11 45 a m with games every 45 minutes. playoff if needed at 7 30 p m luncheon 2 5 for players spectator admission at door.

Jimmy Quinn YMCA la Crosse Red Wing St. Paul Minneapolis Eau Claire Quinn Robert Roellig Hal Schroeder William Sauer Ernie Tande Ted Griffin Red Wat

Green Bay Shop Leads Lions State Bowling Crowd

Manitowoc Wisconsin patrons report Betrand sports shop of Green Bay seizes first in the five man event with a 2850 team score. In doubles Z R Brusky and L Durand rise to fourth with 1113 points while Don Hutson and Harry Masse climb to fifth with 1103.

Manitowoc Wis Betrand Sport Shop Green Bay Z. R. Brusky L. Durand Don Hutson Harry Masse

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