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Newspaper

La Crosse Tribune

Location

La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

May 23, 1966

Page

9

Messmer Wins WCIAA Track Title at Marquette Stadium

Messmer Bishops claim WCIAA Class A track crown at Marquette Stadium with Aquinas rival Kane of La Crosse La Crosse leading individuals. Kane clocked 9 minutes 42 seconds for the two mile and Pat Gantert set a school mark in the 880 as Aquinas contributed records in relay and sprint events.

Milwaukee Messmer Pius Bishops Marquette Aquinas la Crosse Kane Mike Kane Tom Paulson St. Catherine Dan Mueller Pius XI John Riley Campion Darrell Frisque Phil Bowie Jim de Nomie Pat Gantert Greg Cook Gary la Vasser Tom Beres la Crosse Aquinas Dave Stickler Stickler Tribune

Trouble For Leo Ump Aaron Shows Bravado In Doubleheader

Cubs manager Leo Durocher was ejected by rookie NL umpire Harry Wendelstedt in the opener of a Chicago Atlanta doubleheader. Hank Aaron led the Braves with four hits and two RBIs in the 5 2 game, extending his hitting streak and energizing a nightcap performance. The Cubs recovered to win the second game 4 3.

Murray Chass Associated Press Leo Durocher Hary Wendelstedt Hank Aaron Wendelstedt Durocher Cubs Aaron Braves Atlanta Pie Ernie Broglio

Cports Za Crosse Cribune May 23 1966

Local sports brief from the Cports Za Crosse Cribune dated May 23 1966 highlights ongoing prep games and community athletic results with brief updates on teams and standings.

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Giants beat Mets as Marichal earns eighth win and third shutout

The day opened with a run by a leadoff batter who raised his average to .279 with six hits in seven at bats including three singles and a double in the first game and two singles in the second. Elsewhere in the National League the Giants blanked New York 5-0 before losing 7-2. Pittsburgh stopped Los Angeles 4-0, Philadelphia beat Houston 6-1, and St. Louis edged Cincinnati 4-3. Juan Marichal improved to eight wins with his third shutout, extending his lifetime record over the Mets to 15-0. Jim Hart drove in three runs.

Day San Francisco New York Pittsburgh Los Angeles Philadelphia Houston St. Louis Cincinnati Juan Marichal Mets Jim Hart Atlanta Chicago Nia Angels Indians Max Alvis Rocky Colavito Fred Whitfield John O'Donoghue Don Wert Tigers Frank Bertaina Orioles Frank Robinson Willie Horton Bill Freehan Brooks Robinson Red Sox Ralph Terry Dalton Jones Joe Foy Earl Wilson Senators Jim King Frank Howard Pete Richert Jimmy Piersall Tom Satriano

Major League Standings Highlight Split Veale Shuts Dodgers

Mets rally in second game behind Jack Hamilton six hit pitching Hart belts 11th homer Swoboda and Bressoud drive in runs Pittsburgh edges Dodgers on Veale six hits Clendenon Mota provide runs Maury Wills 400th base in ninth Bunning shines for Phillies Dalrymple Cepeda key in St Louis tie Cincinnati Cubs/Angels etc.

Mets Jack Hamilton Hart Ron Swoboda Ed Bressoud Hamilton Pittsburgh Bob Veale Dodgers Donn Clendenon Manny Mota Maury Wills Los Angeles Philadelphia Jim Bunning Houston Clay Dalrymple Orlando Cepeda St. Louis Cincinnati Leo Cardenas Curt Flood Chicago

Carleton Wins Midwest Track Title Despite One Victory

Carleton College topped the Midwest Conference track meet with 36 points, edging Monmouth by two. Grinnell was third and Lawrence fourth as Jeri Langham won the mile and 880 yard run and anchored the winning mile relay. Ripon’s Mike Maurer joined Langham as a double winner with 100 and 220 dash titles.

Grinnell Iowa Carleton Ledge Monmouth Lawrence Jeri Langham Pioneers Ripon Mike Maurer Maurer Lanier Gordon Beloit Chuck McKee McKee Gordon Chuck Porter Dave Minor Wisconsin Monmouth Cornell St. Olaf Knox Coe

Mets Split Softball Doubleheader In Trane League

The Mets divided a Trane Co. League doubleheader at Powell Park. They beat the Slipsticks 8 to 4 and lost to the Stranees 25 to 18. Mel Melvin had six hits in six at bats for the Stranees.

Mets Powell Park Stranees Mel Melvin Johnston Scheck Yehle Burgett Ron Kimball John Shimshak Miller Schneider Ralph Scheck Chuck Bigley Dan Gilbert Howie Burkart Ed Powell

Sommers Stars in Melrose Victory Over Sparta

Paul Sommers struck out 17 and hit a two run homer as Melrose defeated Sparta 4 0 in an exhibition game before the Western Wisconsin League season.

Melrose Wis Sparta Paul Sommers

Marichal Sees 30-Win Pace Two Weeks Ahead of Dizzy Dean

Juan Marichal powers toward 30 wins as he improves to 8-0 with a 5-0 win over the Mets. The San Francisco ace, 27, has a 0.69 ERA in 78 innings and aims to surpass Dizzy Dean's 1934 pace with two months left in the season. The Dominican righty says he attacked with screwballs, curves, and changeups and has never lost to New York in 15 straight starts.

San Francisco Juan Marichal Dizzy Dean St. Louis Dominican Republic New York Mets Dean Hall of Fame Marichal Mets New Yorkets

Twins Stunned as Yankees Sweep Weekend Series

Minnesota limps into Boston area reports after New York Yankees sweep four games at Yankee Stadium winning 4-2 and 5-3 on Sunday. Joe Pepitone leads the attack with a two run homer and a late RBI double while Pedro Ramos keeps the Twins hitless in the ninth. The series improves the Yankees to 11 wins in 14 since Ralph Houk era began.

Boston Minnesota New York Yankees Yankees Twins Yankee Stadium Sam Mele New York Jim Kaat Jim Grant Ralph Houk Johnny Keane California Joe Pepitone Bad Boy Pedro Ramos Mel Stottlemyre Fritz Peterson

Indians Sweep White Sox in double header 3 2 and 4 1

Cleveland swept a double header from Chicago 3 2 and 4 1 in the American League Sunday. New York defeated Minnesota 5 3 and 2 1. Detroit edged Baltimore 3 2. Boston beat Kansas City 5 1 and Washington downed California.

Cleveland Detroit Baltimore Minnesota California Chicago New York Washington Boston Kansas City Califor

Varalli wins top honors at Wisconsin Woman's Bowling Tourney

Elizabeth Varalli of Hurley captured the all events championship with 1683 and the singles title with 655 at the 47th Wisconsin Woman's Bowling Association Tournament in Wausau. Arleen VerHeyden of Green Bay finished second in all events with 1677 and second in Class B singles with 591. Pitch's Lounge Milwaukee took the team title with 2692. Schulz and Mitchell of Milwaukee won Class A doubles with 1138. Final standings list Pitch's Lounge as Class A champion with 2693 and other top entrants across classes.

Wausau Elizabeth Varalli Hurley Wisconsin Woman’s Bowling Association Varalli Arleen VerHeyden Green Bay Pitch’s Lounge Milwaukee Pat Schulz Ruth Mitchell Wausau (Ap Willows Deerfield Road House Lancaster Elizabeth Varaili Hurley Pat Schultz Evelyn Goossens Carol Lemke Alice Cordel Patricia Schleizer Stevens Point Nancy L. Mae Hayden Eau Claire Nelson New London Shirley Pelkey Helen Ma Stafford Ruth Martins Platteville Nyla Musser Susan Peterson Black River Falls Carol Kirsch Kay Olsen Elizabeth Varalii Betty Byrnes Superior Shirley Tice Arieen VerHeyden

U S Davis Cuppers Head For Home Soil

The United States Davis Cup team returned home after a 4 1 American Zone victory over the West Indies in Kingston Jamaica. Captain George MacCall said the doubles defeat by Richards Russell and Lance Lumsden would spur tougher training as Cliff Richey and Arthur Ashe won their singles matches after Ashe and Pasarell were upset in five sets by the Jamaican pair.

Kingston Jamaica U.S West Indies George MacCall Jamaians Richards Russell Lance Lumsden Cliff Richey Arthur Ashe Ashe Charlie Pasarell

Fillmore Houston Loop Opens Season in Baseball

New Albin defeated Waukon 15-7 Lanesboro downed Rushford 9-3 and Spring Grove beat Eitzen 3-1 Sunday in Fillmore Houston League openers.

New Albin Waukon Lanesboro Rushford Spring Grove Eitzen

Midwest Conference Meets Narrow Scores In Baseball And Basketball

Winona edged Bemidji 8 to 5 in baseball while scores in the meet included Carleton 36 Monmouth 34 Grinnell 30 Lawrence 28 Ropin 21 Cornell 20 St Olaf 19 Beloit 16 Knox 13 Coe 8. Strong showings across multiple schools, with Carleton leading boys basketball style scoring and football terms.

Winona Bemidji Carleton Monmouth Grinnell Lawrence Ropin Cornell St J Olaf Beloit Knox Coe

District baseball scores roll in from multiple games

Cassville beat Prairie du Chien 6 to 5 in eight innings. North Crawford shut out Blue River 8 to 0. Royals topped Brookwood 5 to 3. Mauston defeated Hillsboro 6 to 4.

Cassville Prairie du Chien North Crawford Blue River Royals Brookwood Mauston Hillsboro

Koch Stars In Wisconsin Catholic Class B Track

Marshfield Columbus claims team title with 4742 points led by Bobby Koch who won the 100 and 220 and anchored the 880 relay. Koch also placed in hurdles and long jump while Dick Hyland of Wisconsin Rapids Assumption earns outstanding athlete honors across multiple events.

DE Pere Bobby Koch Marshfield Columbus Koch Columbus Wisconsin Rapids Assumption Assumption Dick Hylland Hyland Wisconsin Rapids Wausau Newman Beloit Catholic Marinette Central Fond du Lac Springs de 'Pere Penn Dick Hyland Jim Ryc Zek Mauston Madonna Bruce Mcinnes Walt Sexton Bruce Grasamske Mile Run Ken Holsman Jerry Binder Marshfield Dave Schuh de Pere Pennings Bob Koch Joe Jurkowski W.R. Assumption Jim Ryczek Mauston Madonna Mike Peterson Greg Gill Menasha St. Mary Mike Luke Tom Halaychik St. Nazianz Salvatorian Tom Stern Bruce Grasamke Dennis Milkowski Ray Palesch Jim Fisher DePere Pennings Marshfield Col Bruce McInnis Dave Langrech Col Dan Maurer Tom Seidl Sturtevant St. Bonaventure

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