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Newspaper

La Crosse Tribune

Location

La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

May 07, 1971

Page

12

Coulee Region All Stars Named by La Crosse Tribune

Linda Smith and Jim Punko lead a 10 member Coulee Region all star bowling team selected by the La Crosse Tribune staff. Local first team picks include Linda Smith Muggs Turner Janice Thompson Lorna Farley with Lois Vlasek of Tomah on the women’s side. men’s first team also features Jack Connaughton Bill Zierke Del Marquardt Bruce Gilson. Second teams include Shirlee Sjuggerud Penny Mahlum Mayonne McClurg Dorothy Klein Muggs Wagner and veterans Dave Wolfe Bob Engelbrecht Erv Zeisler Bob Wigdal Don Lutz. Linda has 20 national honor counts and top score 688 in the Coulettes League. Muggs has high 691 in the Classic League.

Linda Smith Jim Punko Coulee Region la Crosse Tribune Linda Muggs Turner Janice Thompson Lorna Farley Lois Vlasek Tomah Punko Jack Connaughton Bill Zierke la Crosse del Marquardt Bruce Gilson Shirlee Sjuggerud Penny Mahlum Mayonne McClurg Viroqua Eae Lorna Farley Ie Ee Dorothy Klein Lois Vlasek Se Pisa Muggs Wagner Dorothy Klein Oe Jeanann Hyslop Marsha Givens

Punko Power Leads Coulee Region Bowling Honors

Punko Power Punko headed the Coulee Region men with three national honor series. He posted a 743 in the Straightaway League at South Lanes to top the Tribune bowling honor roll and maintained a 201 average at two houses. Connaughton Gilson also reached 201 averages in one league. Marquardt participated in about eight or nine leagues per Vlasek, owner of Vlasek's Lanes. He had a 206 and 207 average in other Seeee leagues but did not bowl all year in them.

Punko Coulee Tribune Connaughton Gilson Marquardt Norm Vlasek Vlasek Asek

Central Shades Logan 2-1 in intra-city baseball

La Crosse Central senior lefty Bob Reichgelt pitched four hits, scored a run, and drove in another as Central beat Logan 2-1 at Copeland Park. Reichgelt struck out 12, while Ken Happel went the distance for Logan. Central moved to 3-4 overall and 1-1 in intra-city play, with Aquinas looming tonight and Prairie du Chien Campion Saturday.

Bob Reichgelt la Crosse Central Logan Copeland Park Bill Leonard Brian Brose Gordie Rieber Jeff Stuhr Steve Christiansen Pete Kohnert Reichgelt Ken Happel Happel Red Raiders Bobby Frank

First Team Second Team All Season Averages Listed

Jim Punko and Jack Connaughton lead the first and second teams with top averages of 201 and 201. Dave Wolfe 199, Bruce Gilson 201, Del Marquardt 198, Don Lutz 195, Bob Wigdahl 194, Erv Zeisler 195, Bill Zierke 199, Bob Engelbrecht 196. Honorable mentions include Butch Severson 194 Bob Bush 192 Ray Michalko 189 Lon Eggers 189.

Avg Jim Punko Dave Wolfe Jack Connaughton Bob Engelbrecht Bruce Gilson Erv Zeisler Bill Zierke Don Lutz del Marquardt Bob Wigdahl Butch Severson Bob Bush Ray Michalko Lon Eggers

Bowling Lanes Name Top Five Keglers and Averages

Bowling proprietors credited for selecting the top five keglers at their lanes and listing each bowler’s average score. The note summarizes the featured players and their performance standards across venues.

Viola Women's Bowling League elects new officers

Evelyn Schroeder named president Judy Lehman vice president Verla Hamilton secretary treasurer and Alice Phillips sergeant at arms. Gary Manninger posted a 614 series in the Men's Classic League at Pla-Mer for Rudy's A and W. Summer leagues beckon as maple season winds down and golfers plan greener pastures.

Viola Women’s Bowling League Evelyn Schroeder Judy Lehman Verla Hamilton Alice Phillips Gary Manninger Pla-Mer Rudy

Lewiston Nips Caledonia in final inning comeback

Caledonia fell 6 5 to Lewiston in a Root River Conference baseball game as Lewiston scored three runs in the bottom of the final inning. Bill Doran and Ryan Kessler each had two hits for Lewiston while Bill Albert collected three safeties for Caledonia, who suffered its first league loss in four games.

Caledonia Minn Lewiston Bill Doran Ryan Kessler Bill Albert

Red Raider JV Edges Aquinas In Tight 3-2

Central High School junior varsity beat Aquinas 3-2 to extend its win streak to six. Right-hander Randy Klar earned the win, allowed one hit with eight strikeouts and two walks, while driving in two safeties. The deciding run came in the seventh on an Aquinas error after Central tied it in the sixth.

la Crosse Central Red Raiders Aquinas Randy Klar Klar Prairie du Chien Campion Central

Pro Cage Exhibition to Feature Carr and Maravich

MINNEAPOLIS AP area basketball fans will see Austin Carr and Pete Maravich in an NBA exhibition on September 29 at Williams Arena. Marsh Ryman announced the Cleveland Cavaliers coached by Bill Fitch and the Atlanta Hawks will play in the showcase. Fitch, former Minnesota coach, drafted Carr No 1 this spring while Maravich was Atlanta’s top pick in 1970.

Minneapolis

Louis predicts Chuvalo to beat Ellis at Maple Leaf Gardens

Louis, former world heavyweight champion, said George Chuvalo will defeat Canadian champ Chuvalo faces Jimmy Ellis Monday night at Maple Leaf Gardens. Louis warned Chuvalo should not let Ellis dance around or he will score a knockout, defending Chuvalo as the superior fighter.

Toronto Juve Louis George Chuvalo Jimmy Ellis Maple Leaf Gardens Louis Chuvalo Ellis World Boxing Association

LADIES BOWLING TEAMS AND STANDINGS FROM SOUTH LANCS MEET

Topaz 1940 leads team series with 668 high game by Bev Martell and Joy Hildahi 537. Pla-Mar, Shamrock, Pla-Mor and Sunset clubs post strong marks in multi-team event with standout scores from Darlene Boldt 202, Sylvia Druschke 227, and Barb Verdota 531 amid tight competition across divisions.

Topaz Rubies Bev Martell Joy Hildahi Darlene Boldt Karen Jamison Lori Tanke Sandra Carr Ruth French Phyllis Munyon Sue Reiland Madeline Hillesheim Vee Soller Koelb Bruce Terminix Barb Verdota Jan Stephan Phyllis Dempsey Wanda Stankey Sandy McCormick Shirley Vorden Sylvia Druschke Ladies’ Coulee South Lancs Party House Kathy Schlicht Betty Boenigh Harriet Gupfer Tooty Anderson Mary Drendel Arlene Servais Nancy Ender Lil Malzacher Dee Strittmater Barb Kostuch

Major League Leaders American League Batting and Pitching

American League leaders feature Oliva Minn in batting at .375 with 39 hits and 7 home runs, Northrup Det at .351, runs, and 60 at bats totals. Pitching leaders include Palmer Bast with 5–0 and 1.000, 2.34 ERA, and Siebert with 4–0 and 1.000, 1.99 ERA.

Oliva Minn Northrup Det Oak B.johnson Chic Garr Atl Millan Bench Cin Bonds S.F Stargell Pitt H.aaron Brock St.l Simmons S.jackson Hebner Clemente W.davis L.A Harrelson N.Y J.johnson Seaver Jenkins

Issel optimistic after Colonels trail 2-0 in ABA series

Kentucky star rookie Dan Issel says teams up 0-2 can come back, while Utah Stars hold a 2-0 lead after a 138-125 loss in Salt Lake City. Issel scored 67 in the two losses as issues cited include team defense and turnovers. Zelma Beaty counters with 66 points for Utah as Beaty dominates rebounding and fast breaks.

Louisville Dan Issel Kentucky Colonels Colonels Utah Stars Issel Kentucky Salt Lake City Boston Celtics Los Angeles Lakers Lakers National Basketball Association Utah Zelma Beaty Beaty The Stars

Athletic Banquet By Mabel-Canton Lions Club

The Mabel Canton banquet honors high school athletes with seventh and eighth graders invited. Robert Welch of Winona Park and Recreation will speak at the Mabel Canton Public School event Monday at 7 p.m.

Mabel, Minn Mabel Lions Club Mabel- Canton Robert Welch Park and Recreation Winona

Aquinas Topps Winona Cotter 7-4 in 11th straight win

Aquinas beat Winona Cotter 7-4 on the road to extend their unbeaten streak to 11 games. Sam Smerud earned his second win this season with eight hits allowed and two walks as Aquinas pulled ahead 4-1 by the third inning and held off Cotter’s rally including a three-run homer by Schultz in the fifth. Kaufman led the offense with three singles in five at bats as Aquinas faces intra-city rival Logan at Copeland Park tonight.

Winona Minn la Crosse Aquinas Winona Cotter Sam Smerud Blugolds Cotter Steve Skiles John Kaufman Francis Servais Mike Coady Smerad Aquinas Schultz Chuck Servais Coady Sin- Searle Gled Smerud Smeruds Coady Tom Choice Larson Kaufman Logan Copeland Park

Dave Wolfe Nets 705 Honor Count In All Star League

Dave Wolfe bowled the 11th men's national honor series of the season in La Crosse with a 705 in the Men's All Star loop at South Lanes. He posted 240 220 245 games, 24 strikes, eight spares, and one split for Pepsi Cola. Other top scores included Erv Zeisler 656 and Ron Ambers 635. Pepsi Cola led team totals with 3141 and 1083 solo.

Dave Wolfe la Crosse Wolfe Pepsi Cola Erv Zeisler Ron Ambers Charlie Northup Bruce Wooden Butch Severson Dave McCabe Virg Payton Jim Larson Jack Schaller Ed Johnson Gary Manninger Joe Bloehorn Art Anderson al Barris Rue Gantka Pla-Mar Betty Harris Sylvia Druschke Jan Wieman Elaine Kaufmann Jeanne Blanchard South Lancs Shirley Fanello

District 14 Sets Baseball Playoffs

OSHKOSH Wis AP The 1971 NAIA District 14 Wisconsin baseball playoffs will be a four team three game single elimination tournament May 19 at Goodland Field home of the Appleton Foxes. First game features the State University Conference winner vs the second ranked independent. Afternoon game matches the No 2 WSUC team against the top independent. Winners meet at 7 pm for the championship. In case of rain the schedule will be delayed one day.

Oshkosh Wis National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics Wisconsin NAIA Goodland Field Appleton Foxes State University Conference WSUC

Track coach named for U.S. team in Berkeley meet

Dave Maggard of the University of California was named head coach of the U.S. track team for an international meet against Russia in Berkeley on July 23. The appointment was announced Thursday.

Berkeley Calif Dave Maggard University of California U.S Russia

Rushford Beats Houston 6-3 In Root River Clash

Rushford scored five runs in the third inning to defeat Houston 6-3 in Root River Conference play. Bud Britt allowed six hits with 12 strikeouts and scored on a triple. Roger Olson added a double and a single for Rushford, now 3-1 in league action. Houston had two hits from Bob Jacobson and Ed Krugmire. Houston had won 5-4 in a suspended nonconference game, tying 4-4 after seven innings before the league game resumed.

Rushford Minn Houston

Kee High Clamps South Winn In Twin Bill Sweep

Kee High defeated South Winneshiek 6-0 in game one and 4-2 in game two. Mike Gore had two triples in the opener, Fred Wiemer-Slage added a solo homer, Bob Fink earned the win in game two with three hits allowed, and Steve Fink struck out 12 in a two hitter to pace the first game.

Calmer Iowa Lansing Kee High South Winneshiek Mike Gore Fred Wiemer- Slage Bob Fink Steve Fink

Cashton Pulls Off Late Rally to Beat De Soto 4 3

Cashton Wisconsin rallied with four runs in the seventh inning to defeat De Soto 4-3 in Scenic Central Conference play. Dave Olstad started the rally with a walk and single, Bob Myers pushed a run across, a De Soto error scored another, and Tom Haas doubled in the go ahead runs. Dave DeGarmo homered for De Soto.

Cashton Wis de Soto Dave Olstad Bob Myers Tom Haas Dave DeGarmo

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Coulee Region All Stars Muggs Punko Power Farley Turner Central Shades Ranger Scott Hall Dane Ondell Dan Hole Hole Thornton Hoppel Leonard Rangers Brose Ondell Rieber Schmidt Mehringer Bagniewski Thompson Zierke Manninger Red Raider Doerre tTribune Rita Olson Vipers Ethel Andrews Doris Fries Adeline Decine Jeanne Hanson Marge Pedretti Vi Krueger Vi Berg Merry Mixers Shamrock Becker’s Hardware Garme—Commercial Bank Gloria Freese Mary Sanger Delores Crowley Annette Schoh Helen Lorenz Hilda Owen Bernice Pilger Bette Sheehan Borden’s Milk Charlene Newman Charlotte Savage Gerry Peterson Agnes Theige Betty Everson Olga Bahr Helen McClurg Margaret Lewison Joyce Lyons Carol Christopherson Darlene Johnson Garnet Bekkum Pam Gordon Ann Hanson Mary Ann Bolstad Sue Tevis Jean Eide Charlene Wolfe Carol Fanta Mary Dunnum Barb Blegan Celeste Juno Lexy Wistenberg Sonja Swenson Mabel-Canton Montgomery Ward Wards Service Dept Court House Square LaCrosse Aquinas Sal Joswick Nelson Kachelor E—Gora Rodgers Newburg POA RBI LaVassier CD Ec PLC Cea Lacrosse ST E. T. Wright & Co., Inc Newbury Mens
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