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Newspaper

La Crosse Tribune

Location

La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

May 22, 1964

Page

13

Duden Leads Memphis Open With Five Under Par 65

Bob Duden, using a bent-shaft putter, fired a 65 to seize the first round lead at the Memphis Open. He carded five birdies, 13 pars, and a double eagle, eagle, and triple bogey earlier in the week. Arnold Palmer, Gene Littler, Gay Brewer, and Paul Bodson trailed by one stroke at 66 while Nicklaus struggled after a rough start.

Bob Duden Duden UPI van Savell Memphis Portland Ore Arnold Palmer Gene Littler Gay Brewer Paul Bondeson Bruce Devlin Mason Rudolph Doug Sanders Jerry Edwards Howie Johnson Tony Lema Phil Rodgers Art Wall Jim Ferree Fred Marti

Hummitzsch Bonus Pitcher Killed In Auto Crash

Jerry Hummitzsch 23, pitcher for the Austin Senators of the Texas Baseball League, died today in a single car crash in Austin. He was trapped in the wreckage after the curve accident at 5:25 a.m. Hummitzsch from Sheboygan, Wisconsin, trained with the Milwaukee Braves this spring and had signed with the Braves in 1961 after Pueblo Junior College. Infielders Walter Hriniak of Natick, Massachusetts, was reported in fair condition in an Austin hospital.

Austin Tex Jerry Hummitzsch Austin Senators Texas Baseball League Hummitzsch Sheboygan Wis Milwaukee Braves Walter Hriniak Natick Mass Braves Pueblo Junior College Colorado Art Kowalski Hammitzsch

Mabel Downs Spring Grove In Dual Track Meet

Mabel defeated Spring Grove 70 to 57 in a home dual track meet. John Brevig and Rick Ruehmann each won two events for the winners.

Mabel, Minn Mabel Spring Grove John Brevig Rick Ruehmann

Westby Wins Scenic Central Title With 12 0 Win

Westby captures Scenic Central baseball championship by routing Brookwood 12 to 0. Dave Berg hurls a two hitter with nine strikeouts while Duane Jorgenson goes 3-for-3 and Pete Roehl adds two hits. Westby finishes conference play undefeated at 6-0. Brookwood 0 0 0 0 0 0 0. Westby 3 5 0 2 0 x 12. Degenhardt Hoilomt Creviston Berg Henley.

Westby Wis Dave Berg Pete Roehl Duane Jorgenson Brookwood Jorgenson Roehl Norsemen Degenhardt Hoilomt Creviston Berg Henley

Bangor golfers win dual with Gale-Ettrick at Maple Grove

Bangor defeated Gale-Ettrick 178 to 203 in a Maple Grove dual golf match. Bangor scorers were Stan Sprehn 44 Steve Sprehn 42 Dave Sprehn 51 Lowell Fiet 49 Art Fiet 43. Gale-Ettrick scorers included Steve Johnson 43 Steve Ekern 43 J Stellpflug 48 L Olson 59 L Pervisky 70.

Bangor Gale-Ettrick Maple Grove Stan Sprehn Steve Sprehn Dave Sprehn Lowell Fiet Art Fiet Steve Johnson Steve Ekern J. Stellpflug L. Olson L. Pervisky

Skelly Keotane Ad Claims Fuel Efficiency Boost

Patrick O Leary reports 2 miles per gallon more after using Skelly Keotane. He says the car ran smoother and had better pick up. The ad invites readers to try Skelly Keotane Gasoline and test results themselves with three tankfuls.

Patrick O’leary Skelly

NFL Nixes AFL All Star Tilt in Kennedy Fund Clash

In Kansas City NFL Commissioner Rozelle rejected NBCs plan to finance an AFL NFL all star game. AFL Commissioner Joe Foss accepted the idea while AFL eyes expansion policy and possible New Orleans as a new club under the NBC 36 million five year deal.

NBC Kennedy Memorial Library Fund NFL AFL Joe Foss Kansas City Memorial Library Fund Philadelphia Detroit American Football League National Football League Dave Dixon New Orleans Dixon National Broadcasting Co Foss

Big Powder nickname shines on Twins rookie Oliva

Tony Oliva, a 22-year-old rookie with Minnesota, draws praise for hitting power and all fields. Manager Sam Mele compares him to Mantle and notes his growing popularity. Oliva’s .391 average comes after a 7-2 win over the Yankees in 13 innings. Oliva’s roommate Vic Power calls him “Big Powder” as he rises in the majors.

Associated Press NEW York (Ap Vic Power Big Powder Pedro Tony Young Oliva Minnesota Twins Sam Mele Twins Mickey Mantle Calvin Griffith Mantle Oliva Yankees Mele Power Chicago Floyd Robinson White Sox Jackie Robinson

Blair no-hit Taylor 5-1 in Taylor contest

Blair pitcher Dennis Thompson threw a no-hitter with 11 strikeouts to lift Blair to a 5-1 victory over Taylor. Ken Brekke had three hits while Thompson and Gene Johnson each had two. Final score Blair 5 Taylor 1.

Taylor Wis Dennis Thompson Blair Ken Brekke Gene Johnson Johnson Iverson Anderson

Bowling Averages and Penasse Postal History

The U.S. post office at Penasse Minnesota was the northernmost in the United States before Alaska joined the Union.

U.S Penasse Minn United States Alaska the Union

Area Track Meet Results Highlight Tomah Performances

Tomah finished with distances and placings led by Welch and Peasall in sprints and relays. Wisconsin Dells and Sparta followed in multiple events including the mile and hurdles with strong showings from Alsobrooks and Sweeney.

Tomah Wisconsin Dells Sparta Welch Peasall Steinmetz Steussel Gaston G. Field Alsobrooks Tollickson Seaquist J. Field Cooper Gerke Wabshagein Williams Shie Schiller R. Stratton S. Mubiak Stroud R. Mubiak G. Olson Sweeney Fenske Bolton Janney Kastberg Vander Vort Swift Prell Jefferson Prochaska Barkley Breitenfield Traimer Fanning Camcomaco Schauf Tralmer Castberg Kooh Reilley Moskonas An Dells Derkez

Good Fishing In Prospect For Weekend In Wisconsin

Wisconsin Conservation Department reports good fishing across 42 counties for panfish 30 for trout 26 for walleyes 24 for northerns and 15 for bass. Alma in Buffalo County yields white bass 55 pounds and an 18 pound catfish in Dane County. Trout 26.5 inches in Monroe County. Mosquitos and wood ticks active. insect repellent advised.

Wisconsin Wisconsin Conservation Department Buffalo County Stanley Apel Elliot Peterson Alma Dane County Trempealeau River Monroe County West Central la Crosse Carl Frick Dave Hammes Lake Onalaska Dresbach Onalaska Mississippi River Trempealeau Frederick Gardner Harold Kuibisiak Trempealeau Lakes Vernon Dale Case Genoa Dam Buffalo Apel and Peterson Alma Dam Monroe John Adamski Calvin Clark la Crosse River Cataract Camp McCoy Jackson Werner Radke Black River Hatfield

Northern League Scores Reported Baseball Action

Aberdeen blanked Duluth-Superior to six four as Bismarck Mandan defeated St. Cloud eleven five and Winnipeg edged Grand Forks seven six in a busy Midland league card.

Aberdeen Duluth-Superior Bismarck

Big Ten to review facilities policy amid pro team use debate

A joint meeting of Big Ten faculty representatives and athletic directors in Evanston will revisit the conference ban on use of conference arenas by professional teams. Presidents oppose dictating individual school decisions, while a Chicago AFL bid hinges on leasing Northwestern's Dyche Stadium.

Evanston, Ill Big Ten Texas Chicago Northwestern University Dyche

Tavern League results show multiple shutouts and high-scoring games

Glen's Bar and Joe's OK posted shutouts in the Tavern League Thursday. Harnish pitched a three hitter in Glen's 10 0 win over Koellel's at Swanson Field. Joe's OK blanked Whitey's 5 0. Schmidty's scored in early innings to beat Bohemian Hall 8 4. Finn's Shamrock Inn won 14 9 against Latch's. Terrace Bar edged Friendly Nabor 7 3. 400 Club defeated Monitor Bar 33 8 with Dayton homers and five hits by Dayton. Joe's OK and Glen's had strong pitching, while John's routed Toby's 28 6.

Glen’s Bar Joe’s OK al Harnish Glen’s Koellel's Swanson Field Joe's OK Whitey’s Schmidty’s Bohemian Hall Finn’s Shamrock Inn Latch’s Terrace Bar Nabor Dunham Monitor Bar Dayton G. Dayton Joe’s John’s Toby Glen Koelbl Harnish Rossman Osowski Hall Smith

Houston Athletes Honored At Banquet

Houston Minnesota banquet honors athletes and cheerleaders from the Houston Chamber of Commerce program. Tom Runningen named most valuable basketball player and received the American Legion athletics award. Bob Bremseth and Arden Hargrove named MVP in baseball and football respectively. Letters awarded for basketball baseball football track and wrestling. Cliff De Voll of La Crosse State College spoke.

Houston, Minn Houston Chamber of Commerce Tom Runningen American Legion Bob Bremseth Arden Hargrove Houston Cliff DeVoll la Crosse State College Dick Papenfuss J. Wathing The Chamber of Commerce

Major League Leaders Summary

American League leaders include Oliva Minnesota with a .387 batting average and 55 hits, Rollins Minnesota leading in runs with 34. Colavito and Killebrew pace 11 home runs. In the National League, Mays San Francisco leads batting at .402 with 34 runs, Clemente Pittsburgh tops hits with 51 and 12 doubles, Mays also in 16 home runs. Pitching leaders show Gibson St Louis 4-0 and Maloney Koufax 52 strikeouts.

Oliva Minnesota Freehan Detroit Rollins Cash Wagner Cleveland Bressoud Boston Robinson Baltimore Mathews Kansas City Green Versalles Williams Chicago Mays San Francisco Clemente Pittsburgh Boyer St. Louis Maye Torre Milwaukee Hunt New York Santo Banks Allen Philadelphia Clemens Howard Los Angeles Wills Harper Cincinnati Gibson Fairrell

Bowling Scores and Boxing Bout Results

Bowling scores list competitions at Holiday Lanes with teams Hob A Jiggers Be Bop and others posting totals and highs. Individual leaders include D Ghelfi and Zeisler with top scores. boxing report notes a Tokyo match draw between Rokuro Ishiyama and Pat Gonzales.

Shuda Hay Be-Bop Tummies Strikers Monskeeters Tigers Kings A. Groves D. Ghelfi E. Zeisler A. Habiger J. Bloedorn B. Engebret B. Burroughs B. Kopps B. Zierke C. Northup B. Tooke R. la Rue Tokyo Rokuro Ishiyama Japan Pat Gonzales Philippines Drew

Milwaukee Packer Seats Sought To Expand County Stadium

Milwaukee County Park Commission seeks 23000 to add 2150 bleacher seats at County Stadium for Green Bay Packers games in 1964. Backing from Vince Lombardi and John McHale. project would raise capacity to 46763 and reduce standing room tickets. rental income projected at 4000 yearly.

Milwaukee Milwaukee County Park Commission Green Bay Packer Richard S. Falk Commission Packer Packers Falk Vince Lombardi

Parizek Named Manager of Legion Junior Baseball Team

Roy L. Wingers Post No. 52 of the American Legion sponsors a junior baseball team with William J. Parizek as manager. Open to boys born on or after Sept 1 1945, no recruitment until after school ends. First league game set for June 15. Post commander Stephen J. Leszeynski notes the program began in 1926.

la Crosse Roy L. Wingers American Legion William J. Parizek Stephen J. Leszeynski

Rushford Wins District One Golf Title at Ferndale

Rushford shot 276 to capture the District One golf title at Ferndale Golf Course. Medalists were Jim Shorter of Mabel and Glenn Kopperud of Rushford with 88s. Shorter won a sudden death playoff. Regional qualifiers include Wangerin, Bremseth, Freiland, Johnson, Miller, Rislove, Holness, Thorson, Sheehan, Staples, and Jorgenson.

Rushford Minn Ferndale Jim Shorter Mabel Glenn Kopperud Shorter Kopperud Rochester Country Club Lanesboro Preston Spring Valley Caledonia Spring Grove Harmony Chatfield Canton Rochester Tom Wangerin David Bremseth Dan Freiland Rodney Johnson Mike Miller Dick Rislove J. Holness M. Thorson D. Sheehan P. Staples Hans Jorgenson

Bangor Freshmen Edge Sparta 2-1 in Baseball

Bangor freshmen and sophomores beat Sparta junior varsity 2 to 1 on Thursday. Dick Young had three hits for Bangor as Becker Lueck Stark and Solberg earned the win for Bangor. Babe Ruth spent most of his youth at St Marys Industrial School in Baltimore Maryland.

Bangor Wis Sparta Dick Young Becker Lueck Stark Solberg Babe Ruth St. Mary's Industrial School Baltimore, Md

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