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Newspaper

La Crosse Tribune

Location

La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

May 10, 1968

Page

7

Ward Slams Two Homers In Sox 4 2 Win Over Oakland

Pete Ward hit two solo homers for Chicago as the White Sox beat Oakland 4 to 2. Peters pitched 8 2 3 innings with five hits allowed, helping Chicago recover from an 0 10 start to win eight of 13. Ward's two blasts and support from Davis Aparicio and McCraw fueled the rally.

Associated Press Chicago White Sox Sox Pete Ward Oakland A Ward Tommy Davis Luis Aparicio Tom McCraw Gary Peters Chi Cago Peters Baltimore Minnesota Oakland California Rod Carew Cesar Tovar Washington Senators Boston Phil Ortega Dave Baldwin Lew Krausse White Sox Rick Monday Bob Locker Chicago McCraw Joe Horlen Davis Aparicio Ortega Washington Baldwin Ed Stroud Senators Fred Valentine Bill Bryan

Twins Rally Past Angels 4-3 In 10th Inning

Rod Carew fueled a 4-3 Minnesota win over California with a 10th inning double and run scoring on Cesar To vars single. Carew and Oliva sparked the late surge as Tom Satriano homered for the Angels but Perranoski earned the win in relief.

Anaheim Rod Carew Cesar Tovar Minnesota Twins California Angels Carew Jim Weaver Harmon Killebrew the Carew Twins Tovar Jim McGlothlin Frank Kostro Tom Satriano Jim ‘Merritt Angels Tony Oliva Ted Uhlaender California Bill Rigney Don Mincher Uhlaender Ron Perranoski Minnesota Abrhbi ‘Carew Schaal R Z Cf Reese If Reichardt If Kostro If Morton Killebrew Johnstone Cf Oliva Mincher Uhlaendz Rosebro Satriano Hernandz Knoop Allison Bromeier Merritt Jhamilta Bmiller Rojas Holt Hinton Roland Weaver Rollins Heffner Perrnoski Quilici Minnesota Weenekeees California ° 000000 0-3 E—Roseboro, Vibeaneck Minnesota If Repoz Kostro SO Merritt B.miller Perranoski Worthington McGlothin Burgmeier J.hamilton

Houska Park To Get Lights Next Season

La Crosse Common Council approves relocating the Houska Park softball field to the Isle la Plume Boat Harbor area and adding lighting. Plans call for bids on fieldwork and lights this summer with backstop and bleachers later, using the old field space to enlarge the park.

Two Boxing Champs Named Jack Dempsey

New York boxing history notes two champions named Jack Dempsey. The Manassa Mauler held heavyweight title from 1919 to 1927, while a different Dempsey reigned as middleweight champion from 1884 to 1891.

New York UPI Jack Dempsey Manassa Mauler

Onalaska golfers dominate Gale-Ettrick in conference meet

Onalaska High School beat Gale-Ettrick 158-171 in Coulee Conference action. Tim Skogen led Ona laska with a 36 while Paul Moyer, Dave Cardin, and Steve Fleis contributed scores of 39, 41, and 42 respectively. Gale-Ettrick's Tom Twesme led the visitors with 40 and Dave Ekern, Mike Flaherty, and Orin Elstad added 42, 43, and 46.

Onalaska Wis Gale-Ettrick Coulee Tim Skogen Paul Moyer Dave Cardin Steve Fleis Tom Twesme Dave Ekern Mike Flaherty Orin Elstad

Badger Nine Meet Big Ten Leaders in Weekend Split Tests

Michigan leads the Big Ten at 5-1 as Wisconsin hosts in Madison in a doubleheader while Minnesota sits 6-2. Purdue and Northwestern eye final pairings with Michigan State and Indiana eye Ohio State in a packed eight doubleheaders over the weekend.

Chicago Michigan Madison Wisconsin Badgers Minnesota Gophers Lafayette Ind Purdue Big Ten Indiana Northwestern Michigan State Spartans Iowa Illinois Champaign Ohio State Columbus

Four Wisconsin Prep Coaches Staff Badger Wrestling School

Four Wisconsin high school prep coaches will join the Badger wrestling school staff on the University of Wisconsin campus in June. The school runs two sessions: June 16 to 21 and June 23 to 28.

Madison Wisconsin Badger University of Wisconsin Verne Pieper Stoughton Duane Kleven Racine Park John Wovos Portage al Bauman Mineral Point Rick Heinzelman

Wisconsin Freshmen Baseball Open 2-0 With Upcoming Doubleheaders

The University of Wisconsin freshman baseball team, 2-0, returns to action May 18 with a doubleheader against Northern Illinois frosh in Madison. A May 20 doubleheader against Northwestern College of Watertown follows in Madison.

Madison University of Wisconsin Northern Illinois Frosh Northwestern College of Watertown

Baseball scores and upcoming schedule summary

Results listed: Los Angeles 6 Chicago 0 Houston 5 San Francisco 3 Philadelphia 7 Cincinnati 3 Atlanta 4 Pittsburgh 2. Today’s games include New York at Chicago and Los Angeles at Atlanta. Philadelphia at Pittsburgh Houston at St Louis San Francisco at Cincinnati. Saturday’s and Sunday’s games include multiple rematches and pairings.

Los Angeles Chicago Houston San Francisco Philadelphia Cincinnati Atlanta Pittsburgh New York St. Louis Ww. L Pet. G.B. W. L. Pet G.B. Baltimore Detroit Phila Phia Minnesota Cleveland Oakland San Fran Wash'n Atlanta A Boston Ll California Washington Boston Baltimore

Aquinas Netters blank Cotter 9 0 in New Orleans Open

Aquinas College posted a 9 0 victory over Winona Cotter to raise its record to 4 1 The Blugolds swept all six singles and three doubles led by Jim McDonnell Kevin Munk and Tim Fell The New Orleans Open featured controversy over Lakewood Country Club hole 15 with Bob Stanton leading after an opening 66 par 4 redesign sparked debate

Stanton Bob Stanton Aquinas Rip Cotter la Crosse Aquinas Winona Cotter Blugolds Jim McDonnell Pat Wadden Kevin Munk Ed Hoeppner Tim Fell Tom Dezell Dezell New Orleans Lakewood Country Club Weiskopf Johnny Pott Gary Player Jack Nicklaus Golden Bear Jack Weiss

Ex Michigan star Buntin dies after Detroit pickup game

The 26 year old Bill Buntin, key to Michigan's 1964 and 1965 Big Ten titles and former Cazzie Russell teammate, collapsed during a Detroit gym pickup game and died at a local hospital. He left behind a widow Evelyna and three children.

Detroit Bill Buntin Michigan Buntin Cazzie Russell Evelyna

Baumel Wins Speedway Feature At North La Crosse

Larry Baumel of Sparta captured the feature in the second race of the season at North La Crosse Speedway on Wednesday night. Dave Marcis of West Salem finished second while last week’s feature winner Dick Trickle of Wisconsin Rapids placed third. John Scott of Onalaska and Dexter Groves of Viroqua went 1-2 in hobby stock, Paul Carlson of La Crosse won the consolation. Lynn Eagerton of Adams and Dick Ames of Sparta were second and third in the consolation. Jack Buchell of La Crosse finished third in hobby stock.

Larry Baumel Sparta North la Crosse Speedway Dave Marcis West Salem Dick ‘Trickle Wisconsin Rapids John Scott Onalaska Dexter Groves Viroqua Paul Carlson la Crosse Lynn Eagerton Adams Dick Ames Jack Buchell

Beattie Richardson Fight Set Saturday in Hibbing Arena

Giant Jim Beattie of St Paul takes on Willie Ray Richardson of Detroit in a 10 round feature at the Arena with Richardson seeking revenge Beattie tipped to weigh 250 pounds Richardson about 200 Also on card Detroit's Tony Lopez meets Duane Horsman in a 10 round middleweight semifinal

Hibbing Minn Jim Beattie St. Paul Willie Ray Richardson Detroit Richardson Beattie Tony Lopez Duane Horsman Chatfield

Local High School Sports Schedule Features Baseball Track and More

Central at Aquinas Copeland Park 7 30 p m. Rochester John Marshall Central Courts 4 p m Stout at LCU University Courts 3 p m. La Crescent JV s at Logan JV s Swan son Field Logan at Viroqua LCU at Eau Claire Triangular 12 p m Aquinas at Winona Cotter Aquinas at Plus Invitational Milwaukee LCU at Stevens Point Invitational 1 p m Whitewater at LCU Memorial LCU at Platteville 11 a m Football Wisconsin Scrimmage Memorial Field 1 p m.

Baseball Central Aquinas Copeland Park Rochester John Marshall Central Stout LCU University Courts la Crescent Logan Swanson Golf Logan Viroqua Eau Claire Winona Milwaukee Stevens Point Whitewater Memorial Lcu Platteville University of Wisconsin Memorial Field

Uncertain Derby Result as Dancer's Image Disqualification Stirs Louisville

The Kentucky Derby controversy intensifies as Dancer's Image faces a hearing before Churchill Downs stewards to determine drugging culpability. Forward Pass, the runner up, awaits official victory confirmation after phenylbutazone was found in Dancer's Image.

Associated Press Louisville, Ky Dancer Churchill Downs America Gene Markey Forward Pass Leo O’donnell Calumet Farm

Central Stills Logan Netters 8 0 Victory For La Crosse Team

Central's tennis squad extended its unbeaten streak to five with an 8 0 win over La Crosse Logan on Thursday. Rockwood and Feroe swept 10 0 in pro sets, while Goode Fish Sivertson and Parks won singles. Menke Largent and Wewerka Gelatt captured doubles as Central topped Logan.

la Crosse Central la Crosse Logan Scott Rockwood Paul Feroe Red Raiders Tim Goode Revel Fish Alf Sivertson Ed Parks Bill Menke Steve Largent Wewerka Phil Gelatt Gary Sped Ted Duncan Mike Loomis Jim Ipsen Billi Buckley Mike Foster Spedi-Duncan Jim Wewerka Loomis-Ipsen

Women Bowlers Cited At Gale City Meet

In Galeville Wisconsin the Galesville Women s Bowling Association held its annual meeting at the Green Meadow Supper Club. Vivian Salsman earned the high season average trophy and Pat Tabbert won for high single game. Verna Johnson and Salsman captured doubles trophies. Beaver Builders and Smith Furniture posted top team marks. Jean Smith was named most improved bowler of the year.

Galesville Wis Vivian Salsman Verna Johnson Mabel Lovig Juanita Wenberg Betty Olson June Gamoka Karla Stetzen Jackie Stoskoff Jean Smith Donna Uhl Beaver Builders Smith Furniture Betty Wall Ettrick Roosters Pattons Evelyn Hawel Sharon Burt

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la Crosse State Whitney Center Warren Teddy) Bear Dave Chisox Stephenson Landis Culp Howard Bryan W—Ortega L—Stephenson Locker Josephson Krausse Sprague Pagliaroni Houska Park Seta Ae Mies Wetskof Boutel Cotter Pete Harry Bill van Deinse Doug Griese Mike Belden Tom Brindley Ron Regan Tom Derell Depu van Devise Dean Bedien By Ben Thomas Weiss Beattie-Richardson Logan Netters Gale
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