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Newspaper

La Crosse Tribune

Location

La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

May 08, 1965

Page

8

Mays Homers Twice But Dodgers Win On Late Rally

Giants star Willie Mays hits two solo homers to reach 10 long balls in 22 games, but the Dodgers rally past San Francisco 4 3. Bob Gibson tosses a one hitter for a 2 0 Cards win, while Dave Giusti improves to 5 0 as Astros beat Cubs. Pirates edge Reds 5 4 on Manny Mota hit.

Willie Mays Mays San Francisco Giants Los Angeles Dodgers Bob Gibson St. Louis Cardinals Philadelphia Johnny Callison Tros Chicago Cubs Pittsburgh Cincinnati Manny Mota Giants Dodgers Claude Osteen Jack Sanford Gibson Callison Chris Short Julian Javier Cardinals Cookie Rojas Lou Brock Curt Flood Dick Stuart Brock Cubs Giusti Astros Ernie Banks Houston Bob Aspromonte Pirates Reds Mota Gene Freese Roberto Clemente

Honor Counts Slow in La Crosse Bowling 1964 65 Season

Area bowlers posted few 700 or better series with Tomah leading numbers. Notable performances include Roger Wiemer 736 in the Men’s Classic, Hank Kreuzer 705, Andy Habiger 704, and Dick Ghelfi 704 in Major events, and Helen Griffin 608 for Triangle Cafe in the Ladies Merchant.

la Crosse Down Our Alley Tomah Roger Wiemer Mill Pla-Mar Hank Kreuzer Andy Habiger Dick Ghelfi Helen Griffin Triangle Cafe Muriel Wade Lila Neiheisel

Kopenski Named Athletic Director at Marquette High

Milwaukee AP reports Frank Kopenski age 35 and former Marquette University football star was appointed athletic director at Marquette High School succeeding Rev. William Marsh S J who leaves the post to focus on academics and clerical duties after nine years as coach in football and track.

Milwaukee Frank Kopenski Marquette High School Friday Kopenski Marquette University William Marsh S.J

Polish Cancel Games of U S Cage Squad

Polish authorities canceled games by an American All Star basketball team in five cities. The eight NBA stars led by Dolph Schayes and Walter Kennedy revised plans making Rome the first stop, with Warsaw Lodz Poznan Wroclaw Krakow as previously listed venues.

Washington Rome National Basketball Association Philadelphia Dolphy Schayes NBA Walter Kennedy Warsaw Lodz Poznan Wroclaw Krakow

Oshkosh Prep Discus Throw Stuns In Duel Meet

Oshkosh High senior Rich Fuchs hurled the discus 181 feet 7 inches Friday night, surpassing the official Wisconsin prep mark of 174 feet 2 inches. The 6 foot 215 pound athlete achieved the feat in a dual with Green Bay East, helping Oshkosh to a 68 50 victory. The state record was set by Don Hendrickson of Green Bay West in 1960. For the throw to count it must occur in a WIAA meet.

Green Bay Rich Fuchs Oshkosh Wisconsin Prep Fuchs Green Bay East Don Hendrickson Green Bay West

State Legion Bowling Tourney Honors Grassman-Sowle Post

Herb Krueger of Grassman-Sowle Post 201 To mah won the all event trophy in the 38th annual State American Legion bowling tournament at Stevens Point with a scratch 1928. Albert Zinsmeister and Arnie Gilbertson were 12th in doubles, Clyde Myer-Krueger 21st, Duane Johnson Bob Pharo 26th and J. Robert Wendel Ames 52nd.

Herb Krueger Grassman-Sowle Post 201 Tomah State American Legion Stevens Point Albert Zinsmiester Arnie Gilbertson Clyde Myer-Krueger Duane Johnson Bob Pharo J. Robert-Wendel Ames

White Sox power sparks 13 5 win over Twins in finale

Chicago White Sox erupted for 13 runs in a 13 5 victory over Minnesota as Harmon Killebrew homered for the Twins early. Weis, Hansen and Cater provided key blows, extending the Sox winning streak to six and moving to 14 5. Cal Koonce earned the decision against Don Notte.

Chicago Chicago White Sox Minnesota Twins Sox White Sox Harmon Killebrew Rich Rollins Tony Oliva Weis Ron Hansen Minnesota Bob Locker Danny Cater Pete Ward Cal Koonce Houston Don Notte Gary Peters Jim Kart Grant Ernie Banks Chicago Cubs Houston Astros Banks George Altman Cubs Dave Guisti Bob Aspromonte Astros Lew Burdette Abrhbiabrh Rsalles Robinson Rollins Romano Oliva He Martin Killeb Skowron Hall Cf Ward Allison Hansen Battey Ory Berry Cf Kindall V'id Pino Buford Stigman John P Boswell McCraw Reese Fisher E—Rollins Killebrew Versalles

Major League Standings and Weekend Results Snapshot

Major League standings show Los Angeles leading with 18 wins and 6 losses and several teams close behind. Weekend results include Houston 5 Chicago 4 and St. Louis 2 Philadelphia 0, with Milwaukee at New York postponed by rain.

Los Angeles Houston Cincinnati Milwaukee O Chicaso St. Louis San Francisco Philadelphia Pittsburgh New York Chicago Milwaukee

Saldivar Retains Featherweight Title With KO Win

Vicente Saldivar of Mexico City stopped Rua Ro jas in San Pedro California to retain the world featherweight title. Franco de Piccoli knocked out Sonny Moore in Dallas Texas to win his bout in Rome Italy.

Vincente Saldivar Mexico Los Angeles Raul Rojas Memorial Coliseum UPI Vicente Saldivar Mexico City Rua Rojas San Pedro Calif Saldivar Rome Italy Franco de Piccoli Aly Sonny Moore Dallas Tex

Mantle sidelined as Keane says he can’t run

Yankees manager Johnny Keane confirmed Mickey Mantle cannot run due to a recurring right leg double pull. Mantle exited the starters lineup Friday, entered as a pinch hitter, and grimaced in pain as he jogged off. The injury, dating from last Sunday’s doubleheader, could sideline Mantle for a long time depending on daily status.

Washington Mickey New York Yankee Johnny Keane Keane Yankees Mickey Mantle Mantle Yankee Washington Senators Ed Brinkman

St Cloud Tops In Triangular Tennis Meet

St Cloud State wins with 20 points in Rochester as La Crosse State Univ claims 18 and Mankato 10. La Crosse defeats Mankato 5 2 and both teams split with St Cloud 4 3 each, all matches one set with several 8 2 and 8 7 results including singles and doubles bouts.

Rochester Minn St. Cloud la Crosse State University Mankato la Crosse Indians Jim Baker Gary Peterson

Onalaska Beats West Salem 7-1 in Coulee Conference Play

Onalaska remains unbeaten in the Coulee Conference with a 7-1 win over West Salem as Gary Drake pitched two hits and 10 strikeouts. West Salem pitcher Dan Bina also allowed two hits but five errors doomed the Wildcats. Tom Peek hit a triple and Ron Allen added a single for Onalaska. Bangor faces Onalaska next in a key race while Bangor improves to 3-0 in the conference after a 7-1 non conference win over Cashton.

West Salem Wis Onalaska Bangor Bina Seegar Drake Schultz Jerry Hundt Cashton Dave Antony Joe Steigerwald Dick Young Cardinals Wayne Cavadini Phil Korn Korn Kirking Peterson Hundt Young

Yankees Stumble in Twin Bill Tarnishing Pennant Hopes

The New York Yankees slumped to ninth as Washington swept a doubleheader 4-3 and 7-3. Jim King powered a seventh inning two-run homer in the nightcap, erasing a 3-2 Yankees edge. Frank Howard drove in three with a bases loaded triple in the seventh.

New York Yankees Washington Yankees Senators Chicago White Sox

Gordon and Voigt Star as Madison West Claims City Track Crown

Bob Gordon ran a 4:16.2 mile, near the state record, and Stu Voigt delivered a 62 feet 22 inch shot put as Madison West won the city high school track championship led by the two stars. West totaled 842 points with East, La Follette, and Central trailing.

Madison Bob Gordon Stu Voigt Gordon Voigt West East la Follette Central

Sturdevant Tops Local Bowling Scores Across Leagues

In Casht on Wis Curt Sturde vant won two 600 series at Park view Lanes with 617 in the Business Men Loop and 604 in the Farmers League high of 240 Other notable totals include Giver Klein 594 Ted Torkelson 586 Vern Seitz 585 Ed Jacobson 575 Vaaler Insurance 2885 1010 team total highs La Verne Hall 581 Vern Seitz 567 223 and Glen Siverhus 543 in the Sportsmen s League.

Vlasek Tomah Richard Mentzel Sinclair Oil Ron Hedrich Dan Grygleski Phil Schroeder Herb Krueger Gib Calkins Distaff Char Howel Luvera Burchel Tom Hedrich Blaine Nicol Pink Panthers Dorothy Klein Township Bowl Hillsboro Ontario Lady Sparta Carlyn Rostad Eastside 66 Galesville Lanes Lyle Pavek Whitehall Lanes Vern Seitz Ken Turner Parkview Lanes Cashton Harold Schroeder Wilton Everette Runge Dr. H. L Sam) Barton Arnie Shea Shamrock Lanes la Crescent Mary Ziegler Audrey Lamers Spartan Lois Eberhardt Kendall Emerson Hyde Pine Black River Falls al Lind Viasek’s Wis Curt Sturdevant Farmers League Giver Klien Ted Torkelson Ed Jacobson Vaaler Insurance la Verne Hall Glen Siverhus

Kazda Hurls No Hit Win For Wauzeka Nine

WAUZEKA Wis Bob Kazda back basketball guard and pitcher threw a no hit game as Wauzeka beat De Soto 4 to 3 in eight innings. Messling and Bell doubled to break a 3-3 tie in the eighth. John Ryan will enroll at Wisconsin in September.

Paul Messling Greg Bell Wauzeka de Soto Ross Davidson Kazda Bird

Ziegler Leads Strike N Spare With 518 In Sparta Meet

Mary Ziegler posted a 518 series to lead the Strike N Spare at Spartan Lanes in Sparta Wisconsin. Her team finished with a 2374 total and an 846 individual game as Nancy Betts 512 Carole Ruedy 502 and Darlene Matzinger 476 followed. Carol Herrman 474 and Joan Strom 202 also contributed strong scores.

Sparta Wis Mary Ziegler Spartan Lanes Nancy Betts Carole Ruedy Darlene Matzinger Carol Herrman Joan Strom

Baseball scores and home runs across multiple games

Night and day games feature New York, Washington, Cleveland, Kansas City, and Los Angeles. Key outputs include wins by McCormick and Ridzik, Williams, Wagner, Gentile, and Schaal homers, with others noted for King Held and D. Green. Aun at Minnesota appears as a closing fragment.

Chicago Minnesota Los Angeles Cleveland Baltimore Detroit Boston Washington New York Kansas City Stottlemyre Reniff Edwards McCormick Kline Brumley W— McCormick L—Stottlemyre Boyer King Sox Downing Ramos Drabowsky Wyatt Sheldon Bryan Blanchard Chance Brunet B. Lee Rodgers L—Drabowsky D. Green Fregosi Smith Talbot Piche Gatewood D. Lee W Talbot L—Piche Gentile Schaal

Colonial Invitational Leaders Include Crampton and Knudson

In Fort Worth the Colonial National Invitation enters round three with Bruce Crampton of Australia and George Knudson of Canada atop at 139. Ben Hogan, Tony Lema, Julius Boros and Gene Littler at 140, while Tommy Bolt, Don Finsterwald and Arnold Palmer falter among 141 to 147.

Fort Worth Tex Bruce Crampton Australia George Knudson Canada Ben Hogan Tony Lema Julius Boros Gene Littler Bo Wininger Jay Hebert Gardner Dickinson Dave Marr Bert Weaver Tommy Bolt Don Finsterwald Arnold Palmer

Berg's Two-Hitter Beats New Lisbon in Wisconsin

Westby pitcher Dave Berg allowed two hits while striking out seven as Westby defeated New Lisbon 4-0 in Scenic Central Conference action. Berg helped at the plate with two singles. Dave Anderson and Dewey Stendahl added two hits each for Westby, with Stendahl also ripping a double.

Westby Wis Dave Berg New Lisbon Berg Dave Anderson Dewey Stendahl Norsemen Stendahl

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