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Newspaper

La Crosse Tribune

Location

La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

May 10, 1971

Page

17

Nicklaus To Take A Rest After Nelson Golf Victory

Dallas AP Nicklaus wins the Nelson Classic with a 66 to finish 4 under 274 at Preston Trail. He will take three weeks off, boosting his record and confidence, while wife Barbara approves. Jerry McGee and Frank Beard finish tied at 276, Charles Coody ends fourth at 278 amid rain delays and TV coverage.

Dallas Jack Nicklaus Nicklaus Barbara Preston Trail Jerry McGee Frank Beard Charles Coody Bobby Nichols Lee Trevino Bert Yancey Hugh Royer Dan Sikes Arnold Palmer Larry Hinson Jim Colbert Ted Hayes Homero Blancas Chi Chi Rodriguez Gay Brewer Gene Littler Bob Stone Terry Dill Bob Charles Jack Lewis Bruce Crampton Roy Pace Ron Cerrudo Dave Stockton Chuck Courtney

Rich Olson Wins Tri Oval Feature at Fountain City

Rochester Minn driver Rich Olson won the 15 lap late model feature at Tri Oval Speedway before 2 500 fans earning 350 dollars. Red Drake and Dave Noble finished second and third. Jack Smith won the hobby stock feature with Dave Hesch and Glen Slawson finishing second and third respectively. Del Roschen captured the street stock 15 lap feature with Eugene Brownell and Dave Drazkowski placing second and third.

Fountain City Wis Rich Olson Rochester Minn Tri-Oval Speedway Red Drake Evansdale Iowa Dave Noble Blooming Prairie Jack Smith Dave Hesch Waumandee del Roschen Lake City Jack Johnson Dean Erdmann Winona Steve Brass Minnesota City William Engel Eugene Brownell Cochrane Dave Drazkowski Dave Fitzgerald Richard Whitcomb Tom Grant Hobby Stock Jim Schell Rollingstone Roger Westra Bob Jenkinson Dennis Kokott Arcadia John Kuril Ralph Dunbar Ken Johnson Goodview Pat Durnen al Soboleski John Kuri Greg Volkart Gil Friesen Glen Lawson Dick Sorenson Pat Duren Dave Morgan Rice Lake LeRoy Shharkey Cecil Henderson Dakota Phil Prusak Eau Claire Paul Fitzpatrick

Parsons Earns First Grand National Victory at South Boston

Benny Parsons of Ellerbe North Carolina won the Halifa County 100 at South Boston Speedway his first Grand National victory after 60 starts. He finished a lap ahead of Richard Petty who battled tire troubles and three stops for new rubber. Bobby Isaac started on pole but blew an engine on lap 247 as Parsons led the remaining distance.

South Boston Benny Parsons Ellerbe N.C Richard Petty Randleman South Boston Speedway Parsons Bobby Isaac Catawba Petty Plymouth James Hylton Inman, S.C

Nino Benvenuti Weighs Retirement From Pro Boxing

Rome AP reports Nino Benvenuti, once vowing to quit at 30, may retire at 33 after a decade as a pro. He spoke after failing to regain the world middleweight title from Carlos Monzon in Monte Carlo. Once famed for a 177 bout win streak, he has lost four of his last five fights since turning pro in 1961 after Rome Olympic gold.

Rome Nino Benvenuti Benvenuti Monte Carlo Carlos Monzon Argentina Trieste

Moerke Returns as Mustangs Coach in Madison

Bob Moerke, former 1966 Mustang coach, is named again to lead Madison Mustangs after serving as assistant at Madison East. He replaces George Harrell, who resigns after a 30-8 record and two championships in three years to spend more time with his family.

Madison Wis Bob Moerke Madison Mustangs Moerke Madison East High School George Harrell Harrell

Sylvia Druschke Blocks City Bowling Pace with 550

Sylvia Druschke rolled a 550 series in the Unknowns League at Pla-Mar to set the city bowling pace over the weekend.

Sylvia Druschke Pla-Mar

Bowlers Lead in Sunsetters and Late Show Leagues

June Gordon rolled a 577 and Linda Herrich a 542 for the Sunsetters League at Viroqua Sunset Bowl to set the pace among area leagues. Chuck Hanson topped the men with a 600 in the Late Show League at the same venue.

June Gordon Linda Herrich Chuck Hanson

Bowling Scores and Standings From Regional Bowling Meet

Reports show multiple leagues and divisions with team series and game totals. Notable performers include Dee Beitlich 491 and Sylvia Oruschke 234 in UNKNOWNS, Maggie Zumach 518 in NATIONAL COUPLES, and Spencer Sedimayr 575 in HIMS & HERS. High team marks include Brudos Electric and Eagles entries with totals over 2400.

Dee Beitlich Helen Wohlhoefer Dalene Mickelberg John Roberts Bernie Mysliwiec Geo. Goyette Don Wohlhoefer Sylvia Oruschke al Pieterick Bears Twins Maggie Zumach Barb Verhota Sharon Lietke Sandy Kjos Karen Johnson Milo Zumach Larry Hole Tyler Henzy Pete Gilbertson Jerry Kjos Larry Hole Hims & Hers South Lancs Pinwheels Poets Spencer Sedimayr Les Kuester Bob Hampston den Bay John Bradley John Givens Marsha Givens Elaine Manske Arlyss Grosskopf Kay Morton Roz Fries Shirley Sedimayr Spencer Sedimayer Brudos Electric Dizz Reed Joe Howell Mike Fauske Kenneth Vorden Palmer Hendrickson Dexter Groves Don Pederson Lee Melby Steve Skrede Ray Pederson Lindor Fauske Chuck Hanson

Mexico Finland and France Rout Opponents in Davis Cup

Mexico France and Finland swept South Korea Sweden and Ireland 5 0 in Davis Cup play on Sunday. In European Zone A semifinals France faces Finland while Mexico meets Canada for a North American semifinal slot.

Mexico France Finland South Korea Sweden Ireland Canada

Consolidated High School Sports Schedule Highlights

Central at Aquinas and multiple events across towns including Logan, Onalaska, Luther, Winona Cotter, and LCU feature in a dense slate. Baseball, golf, tennis, and track meet at Copeland Park, WWTI, and Tri-State venues with Triangulars, regionals, and invitational entries across Central, Prairie du Chien, Eau Claire North, and Willmar.

Baseball Central Aquinas Copeland Park Golf Central Aquinas Richland Center WWTI Tennis Central Aquinas Logan Winona Cotter Onalaska Luther Logan Winona Logan Central Dubuque Caledonia Holy Cross Prairie du Chien Whitehall Central Oshkosh LCU Central New Albin Aquinas JV Luther Tennis Luther Winona Cotter River Falls Willmar Minn Eau Claire Monona Grove Acuina Coulee

Canadiens Rally To Beat Black Hawks 4-2 In Game Three

Montreal overturns a 2-0 deficit after the first period to even the series. Frank Mahovlich nets two goals, Cournoyer scores the winner in the third, and Tony Esposito stones Chicago as the Canadiens force a Game Four in Montreal.

Montreal Montreal Canadiens al MacNeil Canadiens Chicago Black Hawks Frank Mahovlich Pete Cliff Koroll Bobby Hull Hawks Frank Yvan Cournoyer Terry Harper Mahovlich MacNeil Harper Keith Magnuson Stan Mikita Magnuson Cournoyer John Ferguson Tony Esposito Esposito

Logan Thinclads Take Second at Viroqua Invitational

Logan tied for the lead entering the final event but Prairie du Chien won the mile relay to claim first. Logan finished second in the 16-team meet with 46 points, Mt. Horeb third with 31.2, and Prairie du Chien dominant in multiple events led by Greg Chojnacki and Tom Hemmer among others.

Rie du Chien Logan Mt. Horeb Lancaster Boscobel Sparta Tomah Richland Center Holmen Viroqua Kickapoo Onalaska Brookwood Westby Hillsboro North Crawford Prairie du Chien Dave Loomis Terry Grunzel Rangers Loomis Grunzel Dan Ryan Jerry Landmark Mount Horeb Ryan Pat Braun Landmark John Hanson Harry Helfrich Helfrich Joe Roland Greg Chojnacki Tom Hemmer Gary Schmuck Schmuck Tim Brown Larry Orvald Dan Suhr Larry Becker la Crosse Logan Danny Ryan John Dwyer Loren Mier Ron Hill John Williams Rich Dodge Law Paul Hauser Dave Dodge Dave Shaw Bob Mollenberg Brook Dave Malin Rod Price Hol Bill Schmid Los Dave Sveum West Tim Tralmer Tom Jim Buechner Greg Sutten Dave Suhr Jin McDonald Randy Wanezew Mark Engelson Dave Johnson Rod Ammerman Jon Stanek Hill Larry Orvold Vic Tom Fischer Mark Kyernen Steve Kling Gres Chojnack Bruce Walsh Jom Roland Warren Crews Brian Abenschien Jett Bowen Craig Lines Par Dillman Handy Ken Kuckbecker Pdc Greg Sutter Rick Andense Mark Tryngested Mark Manthe Dave Niemeyer Duwan Osley

College All-Star Team Announced for Colts Game

CHICAGO AP Head Coach Blanton Collier announced Saturday the 1971 College All-Star football squad to face the NFL champion Baltimore Colts in Soldier Field July 30. The 38th midsummer classic sponsored by Chicago Tribune Charities, Inc. features 52 players including 23 first round picks. Jim Plunkett leads the lineup with Archie Manning and Dan Pastorini at quarterback, plus Mike Adamle John Brockington Joe Moore Elmo Wright and J. D. Hill among others.

Chicago Blanton Collier Baltimore Colts Soldier Field Chicago Tribune Charities, Inc Collier Cleveland Browns Jim Plunkett Stanford Archie Manning Mississippi Dan Pastorini Santa Clara Mike Adamle Northwestern John Brockington Ohio State Joe Moore Missouri Elmo Wright Houston J. D. Hill Arizona State

Karl Schoenfeld Triggers Luther To Track Victory

In New Ulm Minnesota Onalaska Luther won the Martin Luther Track Invitational led by Karl Schoenfeld who captured wins in the long jump and 220 and contributed to the 880 relay victory. Luther scored 65 points to Southwest Minnesota Christian of Edgerton 57 with several runners up and top placers across events.

New Ulm Minn Karl Schoenfeld Onalaska Luther Southwest Minnesota Christian Edgerton Schoenfeld Rick Gates Fred Lautz Kurt Seeger Tim Ames Knights John Leisse Schaller Bryan Blaske Terry Germann Benrud Ron Blade Kurt Roelich

Majors To Speak At Logan Booster Club Banquet

Johnny Majors Iowa State football coach will speak at 7 30 p m May 19 at Logan High School auditorium for the Logan Booster Club athletic awards banquet Duke Henthorne will be toastmaster and admission is free.

Johnny Majors Iowa State Logan Booster Club Logan High School Duke Henthorne

Yarbrough Survives Indy Crash as Eagle-Offenhauser Burns

At Indianapolis Motor Speedway Lee Roy Yarbrough walked away with a small hand burn after a high speed crash that totaled his $50,000 Eagle-Offenhauser car. Track fire crews contained the blaze quickly, marking the track’s first serious crash of the year as other drivers suffered oil line failures and spins during the day. Mike Mosley posted the day’s fastest lap before his oil line failed, while Denis Hulme and Bruce Walkup also had incidents on the infield circuit.

Indianapolis Lee Roy Yarbrough Indianapolis Motor Speedway Yarbrough Columbia S.C Mike Mosley Eagle-Ford Denis Hulme New Zealand Bruce Walkup Brownsburg Ind

Pat Curran to Speak at Father-Son Banquet

Pat Curran, tight end for the Los Angeles Rams, will be the featured speaker at Trinity United Church of Christ’s father-son banquet Tuesday at 7 30 pm. The 1970 Ram highlights will be shown on film. Reservations: 788 3632.

Pat Curran Los Angeles Rams Trinity United Church of Christ Curran

Bullets center Wes Unseld to undergo knee surgery

Baltimore AP report says 6-7 center Wes Unseld of the Baltimore Bullets will have cartilage removed from his left knee on May 25. He is expected to be hospitalized for a week to 10 days and will miss games during recovery.

Baltimore Wes Unseld Baltimore Bullets National Basketball Association Unseld

New York Racing Association season set with 94 stakes races

The NYRA season runs from March 8 to December 4 featuring 94 stakes races across its meets. The schedule marks a busy year for trainers and horses, with prominent events anticipated at Belmont Park and other NYRA venues.

New York Racing Association

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