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Newspaper

La Crosse Tribune

Location

La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

May 08, 1964

Page

12

Oliva Sparks Twins With Two Homers In Debut

Cuban rookie Tony Oliva slugged grand slam and a solo homer, collecting four hits in nine at bats as the Minnesota Twins defeated the Los Angeles Angels 9-1. He raised his average to .427 with 7 homers and 18 RBIs in 31 at bats across seven games.

Associated Press ST. Paul Minneapolis Tony Oliva Henry Aaron Oliva Los Angeles Bill Rigney Angel Rigney Minnesota The Angels Jack Spring Paul Foytack Minnesota Twins Twins Los Angeles Angels Metropolitan Stadium UPI Dom Sam Mele Mele Jim Kaat Kaat Joe Adcock Jimmie Hall Kansas City Gerry Arrigo Athletics Diego Segui

Podres on block Dodgers fall to Colt in 2 1 loss

Dodgers suffer 2 1 defeat to Houston as trade talk links pitcher Podres to Colt officials. Dodgers slumped to 13th loss in 22 games, trailed Giants by six in NL standings. Maury Wills hit .309 with four singles. Other games featured Haller's 7 6 Giants rally over Cubs and Clemente homering for the Pirates.

Associated Press Los Angeles Dodgers Dodgers Houston Colts Johnny Podres Colt Podres Warren Spahn Dodger Buzzie Bavasi Houston Colts San Francisco Giants New York Mets Frank Howard Maury Wills Tom Haller San Francisco Chicago Cubs Clay Dalrymple Philadelphia Milwaukee St. Louis Pittsburgh Cincinnati Walt Bond Jim Wynn Bob Aspromonte Bob Bruce al Spangler Giants

Van Brocklin Notes Benefits From Packers Eagles Trade

Minnesota coach Norm Van Brocklin says both Green Bay and Philadelphia gained from this week’s NFL trade but Green Bay may have the edge. He cites Leroy Caffey and a first round pick for the Packers, and Earl Gros with Jim Ringo for the Eagles, noting Gros potential and Ringo’s expendability.

Packers Eagles van Brocklin ST. Paul - Minneapolis Minnesota Viking Norm van Brocklin Green Bay Philadelphia Earl Gros Jim Ringo Leroy Caffey Vince Lombardi Gros Vikings Ringo Bob Skoronski Ken Bowman Wisconsin

Viola Triumphs 2-1 Over La Farge in Conference Play

Viola beat La Farge 2-1 in Kickapoo Valley Conference baseball with Ron Pellett driving in two runs on a fourth inning single. Pitcher Jerry Phinney allowed five hits and struck out ten as La Farge managed only a single run.

Viola Wis Ron Pellett Jerry Phinney la Farge Pellett Phinney Trowbridge Glick Hooker Turnipseed

Central Edges Eau Claire 3-0 in 10th Inning

Central uses a bunt and an Eau Claire error to score three runs in the 10th at Carson Park and beat Eau Claire 3 to 0. Pitcher Jim Grosch went the distance for Central with eight hits and 13 strikeouts. Eau Claire starter Bob Hall took the loss after five innings.

Eau Claire Wis la Crosse Central Carson Park Jim Grosch Glenn Wildt Bob Hall George Hoepner Red Raiders Dennis Goss Central Bill Harlos Goss Jeff Koeller Harlos Tony Hefti Jack Freitag Gle Koeller Grosch Tom Hansis Freitag Hansis Jim Engebretson E. C. Memorial Koellerss Ganther Manger Lb Brandup Rob’son Hefti If Kreutz Field If Oc Kain Visger Old Bart'chif Runice Raskinfib Quick R.rf Pettitec OlEng’son e-Howe Hagen Hall Hoepner

Logan High to Honor 1963-64 Lettermen at May Banquet

Logan High School lettermen from all sports in 1963 64 will be honored at a Logan Booster Club banquet on Thursday May 21. University of Wisconsin basketball coach John Erickson will speak. Letters scholarships and a trophy will be awarded. The outstanding athlete will receive a trophy and two scholarships are planned. The program begins at 6 30 p.m.

la Crosse Logan High School Logan Booster Club University of Wisconsin John Erickson

EC Memorial Tops Triangular Golf Meet in Eau Claire

Eau Claire Memorial won the EC Memorial Caps Meet at Hillcrest Country Club with 324 strokes to edge La Crosse Central by four. Central finished 328 and Eau Claire North 376. medalist was Terry Boehlke of North at 76.

EAU Claire Wis Eau Claire Memorial la Crosse Central Hillcrest Country Club Central Eau Claire North Terry Boehlke North Bob Soules Doug Lindsay Memorial Todd Kennedy Jeff Armstrong Allen Grindler

North Tops Aries Defeats Eau Claire Memorial 6-0

Claire North blanked Eau Claire Memorial 6-0 on a two-hitter by Gary Finch. Finch struck out 10 and walked four, carrying a no-hitter into the fifth inning. Memorial suffered its first loss in four games as North improved to 5-0.

EAU Claire Wis Eau Claire North Eau Claire Memorial Gary Finch Finch Memorial North

Braves fall as Phillies surge past Milwaukee

Philadelphia built a 6 2 lead before holding off Milwaukee 9 6. Ed Mathieson homered for the Phillies and Tony Gonzalez, Wes Covington, John Herrnstein, Dalrymple and Richie Allen contributed key hits. Hank Fischer took the loss as Milwaukee drops in the NL standings behind San Francisco and Philadelphia.

Braves San Francisco Giants Phillies Hank Fischer Milwaukee Kiddie’’ Corps Bob Sadowski Philadelphia Phils Phil Niekro Tony Gonzalez Wes Covington John Herrnstein Gene Oliver Clay Dalrymple Oliver Dalrymple Herrn‘stein Bob Wine Art Mahaffey Tony Taylor Wine Richie Allen Niekro Jack Smith SPHIA Philade Maye Taylor Math'ws Allen Aaron Callison Torre Gonzalez Gton Carty Amaro Bolling Henst’n Menke C 'Niekro Smith Herrnstein Mayo Hr—Torre Mathews S—Mahaffey RBI McMillan Covington Ree Fischer

Gale-Ettrick Defeats Trempealeau 8-1 In Conference Baseball

Gale-Ettrick improves to 3-0 in the Coulee Conference with an 8-1 win over Trempealeau. Ken Truax pitched a three-hitter with eight strikeouts. John Nichols led Gale-Ettrick with three singles, while Dick Corcoran and Doug Nichols each added a hit a piece. Trempealeau's Dave Dale hit a homer and a double in two trips.

Galesville Wis Ken Truax Gale-Ettrick Trempealeau John Nichols Dick Corcoran Doug Nichols Steve Johnson Gale- Ettrick Dave Dale Kiedrowski Chase Truax Stellrecht

Central Netters Rally Past Eau Claire Memorial 6-3 in Dual

Central Netters beat Eau Claire Memorial 6-3 in a high school boys tennis dual. Central won four of six singles and two of three doubles with wins by Kearns, McDonald, Schallock, Eddy, and Everson.

EAU Claire Wis la Crosse Central Eau Claire Memorial Central Galen Johnson Terry Murphy Jim Kearns Tom Smith John Everson Eugene Zerkes McDonald-Schallock Cochrane-Breitman

Player Leads Colonial With 68 First Round

Gary Player the 1964 pro tour veteran led the Colonial National Invitational after a two under par 68 in the opening round. Tommy Jacobs was one behind at 69 as heavy wet weather loomed for today’s play. Arnold Palmer posted 75 and Jack Nicklaus 76 while Julius Boros carded 77.

Fort Worth Tex Gary Player Tommy Jacobs Bermuda Dunes Calif Jacobs Player Gay Brewer Dallas Ray Floyd St. Andrews al Besselink Merchantville N.J Jerry Edwards Arnold Palmer Jack Nicklaus Julius Boros

Holmen Wins Quadrangular Track Meet At Melrose

Holmen captures the quadrangular meet with 41 points at Melrose Wisconsin as Melrose and Gale-Ettrick lay second and third. Top performers include Hertzfeldt and Sacia with multiple wins and wind affecting hurdle events.

Holmen Melrose Wis Onalaska Gale-Errick Larry Hertzfeldt John Sacia Gale-Ettrick Bob Anderson Hertzfeldt Kelsey Mickelson Burton Anderson McHugh Peters Melrose Sacia Aleckson G-E Kardin Holmen Finch Borchert Young Boisen Johnson Beck Stuart Olson Carter Kennedy

Van Galder to Speak at Eau Claire Club Banquet

Wisconsin backfield coach Clark Van Galder will be guest speaker at a banquet honoring the Eau Claire State College football team at the Eau Claire Country Club. The event begins at 6 30 p.m. on Thursday.

Eau Claire Wis Wisconsin Clark van Galder Eau Claire Country Club Eau Claire State

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