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Newspaper

La Crosse Tribune

Location

La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

May 28, 1966

Page

5

Aaron Raps 16th Homer as Braves Beat Cubs 5-3

Hank Aaron smashed his 16th homer of the season for Atlanta in the fifth inning to spark a 5-3 Braves win over Chicago as Joe Torre and Mack Jones also homered. Cubs counters came from Billy Williams and Ron Santo in a wind swept game before 3,242 fans. Wade Blasingame won for Atlanta, while Ernie Broglio took the loss.

Chicago Hank Aaron Atlanta Braves Chicago Cubs Aaron Joe Torre Braves Mack Jones Billy Williams Ron Santo Cubs Milwaukee Wade Blasingame Blazer Ernie Broglio Bill Hands Denny Lemaster Atlanta Falou Phillips Jones Beckett Aaron Rf Williams Rf Mathews Santo Torre Banks Goliver Browne Menkess Hundley Woodwid Kessinger Blasagme Broglio Odell Thomas Connors Warwick Abernthy Amifitano E—Mathews Chicago 9. 2B—Woodward, Phillips. Hr—M.jones (3), B.williams S— Woodward M.jones

Remodeled Pro Shop Among Country Club Improvements

La Crosse Country Club unveils a remodeled pro shop and course updates this summer. New tee on the second hole, improved fifth green, narrowed fairways, and widened rough aim to tighten the 6134 yard layout. Major tournaments planned for men and women plus junior program and a junior golf school.

Jim Pickett la Crosse Tribune la Crosse Country Club Carl Iverson Games Dick Cotter Cotter Bill Marquardt

Key, Kolter, Donahue Tops At Maple Grove

West Salem Wis Lyle Key Harry Kolter and Dave Donahue shot even par 36s to set the scoring pace at Maple Grove Country Club Thursday Donahue and Earl Galstad won accuracy contests and Kolter took long drive honors Ernie Heigel had low net for the day and Earl Marsh won the door prize Blind bogey winners were Chuck Torson Clayton Lambreg Harold Kiehne Bob Stange Jake Hustad and Holger Vaher Pro Dick Theno said a three day four man horse race tournament is on tap over the holiday weekend The women's golf league will compete Tuesday but a meeting is scheduled for 830 am prior to competition

West Salem Wis Lyle Key Harry Kolter Dave Donahue Maple Grove Country Club Donahue Earl Galstad Kolter Ernie Heigel Earl Marsh Chuck Torson Clayton Lamberg Harold Kiehne Bob Stange Jake Hustad Holger Vaher Dick Theno

Clay sparring partner aims for world heavyweight title

James Ellis, Cassius Clay’s sparring partner, says if he becomes a challenger Clay would fight him. Ellis, 188 pounds, returns to Louisville after helping Clay prepare for the Clay Cooper defense. Ellis, with 19 victories and five losses, has moved from middleweight to heavyweight, with recent wins including a victory on the Clay Cooper card.

Louisville James Ellis Cassius Clay Clay Ellis London Henry Cooper Clay-Cooper

Howe Holds Record For Most Valuable

Bobby Hull is the NHL's MVP for 1965 66 for the second straight year. He set one season marks with 54 goals and 97 points to win the Hart Trophy. Gordie Howe, 38, a six time MVP, finished third in voting behind Jean Beliveau of Montreal.

Montreal Bobby Hull National Hockey League Detroit Gordie Howe Hull Howe Jean Beliveau

Westby Dominates LaFarge to Clinch District Title

Westby exploded for six runs in the first inning and defeated LaFarge 12-2 to win the district baseball title. Dave Myhre had three straight hits, Mark Jacobson added a two-run homer, and Jim Hagen contributed two hits in a 10-hit Westby attack. Dewey Stendahl pitched five innings for the win with Chuck Sedivie closing.

Westby Wis LaFarge Dave Myhre Mark Jacobson Jim Hagen Dewey Stendahl Chuck Sedivie la Farge Smith Kennedy Houston Burt Stendahl Sedivie Hellwig Peterson

Andretti Favored to Win 1966 Indianapolis 500

Mario Andretti, leading a field of 33, is seen as the favorite to win the 1966 Indianapolis 500 after setting a qualifying record of 165.899 mph in Brabham Ford. Jimmy Clark, A. J. Foyt, and Gordon Jones are among the top challengers as about 300,000 spectators expected for the Golden Anniversary race.

Indianapolis Ind Mario Andretti Andretti Jimmy Clark Scotland Dan Gurney A. J. Foyt Houston Parnelli Jones Lloyd Ruby Wichita Falls Tex Gordon Johncock Hastings Mich Dale Yarborough Charlotte N.C Clark Foyt Brabham-Ford England Graham Hill Jackie Stewart Yarborough Gary Congdon Garden Grove Calif Mel Kenyon Davenport Iowa Larry Dickson Marietta Ohio George Sanders Lafayette Rodger Ward Jones Gurney Bobby Grim Lotus Chuck Rodee Speedway Ray Harroun Associated Press Indianapolis Motor Speedway FIA USAC Nascar SCCA Federation Internationale Te L Ford Offenhauser Duns Lotus- Ford Nazareth Brabham- Brawner Ford Colin Chapman McA-Tv United States Canada Early Bird London-Brussels West Germany All France Spain America iIndianapolis Motor Speedway Argentina Armed Services Forces Radio Voice of America

Klein & Son Take Command With 5-1 Win Over Terrace

Klein & Son knocked Terrace from the unbeaten ranks with a 5-1 Classic League victory Friday night, moving atop the standings as Terrace absorbed its first loss after two wins. Jim Halvers on earned the win with five-hit pitching, Dennis Severson added a two-run triple, and Klein scored in bursts to seal the game.

Klein & Son Terrace Bar Klein Terrace S & H-Pizza Villa Ziebell IGA Varsity Club Bendel Bar Lichtie Construction Toby Jim Halverson Dick Dunham Bob Tooke Dennis Severson

Baseball Attendance Over Two Centuries Highlighted

Over the last two decades major league baseball drew 368 409 934 fans, while the 20 years before 1946 recorded 175 563 593 paid attendances. The figures underline long term popularity and growth of the sport across eras.

Marine Promoted Twice On Same Day In 1960s Military Rise

MILWAUKEE AP reports Viet Nam veteran Rudolf D. Heyse, 35, began as gunnery sergeant and, in a rapid ceremony, became master sergeant then second lieutenant in one day. A Marine spokesman cited his career officer program approval and a concurrent promotion for Vietnam service. Heyse serves as a Marine Corps recruiter for the Janesville area.

Milwaukee U.S. Marine Corps Viet Nam Rudolf D. Heyse Heyse Marine Corps Janesville

Selma Emerges as Mets New Relief Star

New York AP reports 22 year old Dick Selma of Fresno Calif pitched four spring relief appearances retiring 21 straight batters. The stretch covered games versus Pittsburgh St Louis Chicago Cubs and Houston. Selma previously won eight games for Greenville Buffalo and two for the Mets in 1965.

NEW York New York Mets Dick Selma Fresno Calif Selma Pittsburgh St. Louis Chicago Cubs Houston Astros Greenville S.C Buffalo Mets

Terrell Plans Houston Camp for Jones Title Fight

WBA heavyweight champion Ernie Terrell will arrive in Houston on June 8 to begin on-site training for his June 28 title bout with Doug Jones. He had previously announced a June 1 arrival in Houston, and the WBA does not recognize Cassius Clay as champion.

Houston Ernie Terrell World Boxing Association Doug Jones Terrell Pleasantville N.J Cassius Clay

Sadecki Struggles as Giants Fall to Phillies 9-2

Ray Sadecki lasted 4 innings in his Giants debut against Philadelphia as the Phillies pounded San Francisco 9 to 2. Sadecki, now 2-3, has a 7.62 ERA over four Giants starts. Philadelphia piled up early runs, while Gaylord Perry's absence hinders San Francisco. In other NL games, Osteen and Veale pitched well for Los Angeles and Cincinnati, Pittsburgh, and Houston won with homers by Pinson, Mazeroski, Stargell, and Helms.

Associated Press San Francisco Giants Ray Sadecki Chub Feeney Sadecki Giants Philadelphia Phillies John Callison Dick Groat Herman Franks Gaylord Perry Perry Los Angeles New York Pittsburgh Houston Cincinnati St. Louis Atlanta Chicago Claude Osteen Mets Bill Murphy Ken Boyer Dick Stuart Bob Veale Pete Mikkelsen Bill Mazeroski Willie Stargell Art Mahaffey Vada Pinson Tommy Helms Jim Maloney Billy McCool

Tomah and Black River Falls Qualify for State Golf Meet

Tomah leads with Roger Kruk posting an even par 72 to win the sectional at Galeville Golf Club. Tomah totals 302, Black River Falls 313, qualifying for the state meet as Onalaska and La Crosse Logan tie for second with 331. Individual scores include Kruk 72 and Moake 73 for BRF, with further scores listed for each school.

Galesville Wis Tomah Roger Kruk Galesville Golf Club Black River Falls Onalaska la Crosse Logan la Crosse Central Gale Gale-Ettrick Whitehall West Salem Arcadia Sparta Bangor Cochrane-Fountain City Blair Ray Havelman Bob Ducksow Dennis Scaweiger Bob Lamb Rick Moake Dave Larson Brooke Sivernail Bill Moe Steve Young Pete Haugen Gary Meir Karl Kuether Rollie S Radell Eric Miller Bob Pynn Tom Lovejoy Steve Lovejoy Brent Larson Jim Schultz Jim Zielke Dave Cardin Tom Wilkins Steve Fleis Wayne Warnken Dave Peterson Jim Zimmerman Don Parson Greg Hardy Gary Erickson Richard Abts Vince Golz Jim Brenengan Larry Ernst Terry Elkamp Gale Ettrick Jim Stellpflug Tom Twesme Butch Opsdahl Ted Twesme Bob Guertler Bud Benusa Tom Reedy John Fernholz Steve Herrick Joe Bill Dewey Bjorkman Bill Schroeder Ken Hesselberg Lonnie Cassell Bill Bosshard Dan Hartman Don Hartman Steve Zelimer Roger Gullickson Mark Ekern Orland Knutson Norris Nereng Dennis Lee Dennis Thompson Greg Larson Elliot Solsrud Bob Dean Mark Hegge John Windjue

Marathon duel: Wells and Hartman fan 34 in 16 innings

In Moriches New York Billy Wells of Bellport High and Charley Hartman of Center Moriches High pitched 16 innings each striking out 34. Wells walked nine and allowed three hits. Hartman walked four and yielded five hits, two of which occurred in the final inning when Bellport scored the game’s lone run.

Center Moriches N.Y Billy Wells Bellport High Charley Hartman Center Moriches High Wells Hartman Bellport

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