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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1963
Page
5
Sparta and Tomah led sprinters and distance events in a dense set of results. Notable marks include Tomah wins in high level sprints and relays, with winners like Williams, Welch, and Winchell across events. West Salem and Holmen quadrangulars also showcase top showings among Gale-Ettrick Onalaska and Trempealeau Melrose Holmen rivals.
The Pan American Boxing Championships drew verbal protests from officials of Canada Jamaica Panama Argentina and the United States after U S coach Vern Woodward questioned judging. He urged pre competition meetings and blamed inconsistent rule interpretations for three U S losses to Brazilian opponents.
Elroy Wisconsin Wednesday night banquet invites all students and staff for a 7:30 p.m. program with guest speaker Coach John Weenie Wilson from Dodgeville. Kendall Lions Club sponsors the event and honors top local athletes. The 1962 PGA first round best 18 hole score was a 41 at the Tucson Open by Buddy Bullivan.
The heavyweight title rematch between Sonny Liston and Floyd Patterson is postponed from June 27 to July 22 in Las Vegas due to Patterson's ailing right hand. Promoter Al Bolan said Patterson needs at least three weeks to resume sparring after stitches closed an infected callus on his little finger, with the fight previously moving from April 4 to April 10 and then to June 27. Patterson treated the hand injury as not serious before a doctor warned it could jeopardize his hand if sparring resumed soon. Liston is training in Denver, while the promoter has not yet contacted him.
Readable lanes results list several teams and players with scores across multiple divisions including men women and city arcade league. Notable high games include D Bott 245 and L Peterson 208 with top team marks such as Popcorn Tavern 843 855 and 902 789 903.
A record 143 high schools will compete at 12 sectional golf sites May 31 or June 1 as part of the WIAA golf program leading to the State Meet June 7-8 at Appleton Municipal. Sectionals span Black River Falls Wisconsin Dells and Menomonie with managers Sam Young Robert Brimer and Les McKay coordinating events across Dell View in Lake Delton Dell View course and Menomonie Country Club venues.
Jack Nicklaus shot an 8 under par 64 to sit two strokes ahead of Arnold Palmer after the third round in Las Vegas. The $60,000 Tournament of Champions saw Nicklaus boast a commanding early lead as the pair vie for the title.
Two Sparta men will be recognized for VFW service at 1 p.m. Sunday during the 3rd District VFW and Auxiliary convention in Tomah Wisconsin. Widows of Dudley Red Lathrop and Richard Holter will receive plaques. both men were past 3rd District commanders with memorial services led by Department Chaplain Roy Schmeichel.
Jack Nicklaus holds a five stroke edge after two rounds in the Tournament of Champions at Desert Inn Country Club in Las Vegas. Arnold Palmer trails five behind with 137, while Gary Player and other past winners sit further back. Nicklaus' success stems from seven birdies and an eagle on four par five holes, as he and Palmer discuss putting luck and consistency.
Illinois Representative Claude Walker from Avier Forest pushed a bill to ban mechanized noisemakers at sports events. The measure approved 20 to 4 by the House Judiciary Committee would impose a five to twenty five dollar fine for unauthorized devices and would not affect on scoreboard displays.
Three Minnesota Vikings returned signed contracts Friday marking the first veteran inkings since 1963 mailings. Fullback Doug Maberry, linebacker Roy Winston, and lineman Bob Denton joined previously signed backs Bob Reed and Tom Franckhauser.
Dick Stigman pitched well but took a 4-3 loss to the New York Yankees in ten innings. Clete Boyer crushed a first-pitch home run in the 10th to push New York past Minnesota as Bouton held the Twins hitless the final four frames.
American milers Jim Beatty and Jim Grelle clash in a 1500 meters duel on the Pan Am Games final day in Sao Paulo. The track card also features boxing finals, synchronized swimming, and a Brazil U S women’s basketball playoff, with the US headed toward its medal totals.
Northwestern pitcher Jim Humay shut out Wisconsin 2-0 behind a 10-hit Northwestern offense. Ohio State beat Illinois 4-3 in the ninth to join Wisconsin atop the standings at 3-1, with six other teams one game back. Michigan State, Indiana linger at 1-3. Doubleheaders set for today include Illinois at Indiana and Wisconsin at Northwestern.
Ed Rakow, 26, allowed four hits as Oakland beat Boston 3 1. Wayne Causey delivered the decisive two run single in a seventh inning uprising. Boston drops to second place behind New York after Clete Boyer homers and Minnesota loss. Orioles rally with Aparicio and Gaines homers. Tigers fall to eighth. Indians beat Angels 2 1. Senators top White Sox 5 2. Ongoing AL standings and key performances noted.
A Friday afternoon hail storm swept from Ettrick across a ridge into the Blair area. Hail stones golf ball sized shattered shingles and windows and caused scattered damage over about 45 minutes. Folkedahl reported broken truck windows while Huibregste gathered hail stones for ice cream. In Ettrick proper there was no hail. Max Carey holds the NL stolen base record at 738.
The article explains MLB financial details including a $30 uniform deposit system once enforced, gate receipts and league takes. It lists visiting share in NL and AL, travel and lodging costs for the Cleveland club, meal money, laundry pay, and gear costs, noting ballpark upkeep and major renovations at Yankee Stadium and Kansas City Municipal Stadium.
Black River Falls defeated La Crosse Aquinas 12 to 6 at the La Crosse Country Club. Results list BRF players Rick Homstad Tom Barton John Quick Dean Oliver and Dave Larson posting wins with scores and margins over Aquinas rivals including Haugen Seitz Quillin Moake Hartman and others.
Melrose Wisconsin secretary treasurer Ron Blaken says the Western Wisconsin League needs more umpires. Interested officials should contact Blaken in Melrose. The note adds that in 1963 fifteen PGA tour players made holes in one but only two double eagles were recorded on tour.
Lemon Jim Lemon, longtime slugger for the Twins, was sold Friday night to the Philadelphia Phillies of the National League. The trade, a straight cash deal with no price announced, comes as Minnesota keeps rookie Jimmy Hall and Bill Tuttle on the roster. Lemon, who plans to stay close to home, had limited playing time after shoulder surgery and a blood clot. He hit 161 home runs across six full seasons and posted two 100 RBI campaigns in 1959 and 1960.
Stevens Point AP reports expanding activity in Wisconsin high school sports. Track and field will see 343 schools enter 24 sectionals May 16 to 18, up 40 from last year. The state track meet is set for May 25 at Monona Grove High School Madison.
The Coulee Region Riders Club sponsors a horse show Sunday at 1 p.m. on club grounds in Onalaska with no admission. Refreshments will be available on site. Michigan State football games have averaged 61,217 fans per home game since 1957 when Spartan Stadium seats reached 76,000.
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