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Newspaper

La Crosse Tribune

Location

La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

May 29, 1965

Page

5

Kirkwood Leads as Par Stands Tough at Greentree

At Greentree Country Club during the Speedway Festival Open Joe Kirkwood Jr holds a 139 after 36 holes and leads a tight field. Only 15 players beat the par 71 71 142 for 36 holes with Kirkwood posting 69 70 in the two days and others like Barber and Sikes matching two subpar rounds.

Indianapolis Speedway Greentree Country Club Joe Kirkwood Jr Kirkwood Greentree Tommy Bolt Lionel Hebert Miller Barber Dan Sikes Hebert Barber Sikes Doug Ford Juan Chi Chi) Rodriguez Joe Joe Palooka Ind

Darryl Meyer Named Luther's Top Athlete

Darryl Meyer a senior from Walters Minnesota has been elected Luther College athlete of the year. He played four years of football and baseball at Luther captaining both this year and earned 10 letters four in football two in basketball. Meyer an economics major with minors in mathematics and business will join a Chicago public accounting firm.

Decorah Iowa Darryl Meyer Walters Minn Luther College Meyer Luther Chicago Doug Albertson Norse la Crosse Area John Hefte Caledonia Phil Schlachtenhausen Paul Hanson Lavern Hanson la Crosse Hanson Trinity Lutheran

Urbana gridder Tresslar to enter Wisconsin Badgers

Urbana Illinois star end Thomas K Tresslar has accepted a Wisconsin athletic scholarship and will enroll in September. The 6 4 215 pound sophomore lettered three years and led Urbana to an undefeated 1964 season while earning all conference honors. He will join teammate Chuck Burt at Wisconsin. Sandy Koufax's 12 of 14 decisions and 0 85 ERA noted for Dodger Stadium highlight the Dodgers season.

Madison Thomas K. Tresslar Urbana Ill University of Wisconsin Ivan Williamson Tresslar Badger Chuck Burt Wisconsin Sandy Koufax Los Angeles Dodger Stadium

Tomah, Grovers, BBF Win District Titles

Tomah pitcher Grove steen hurled his second no hitter of the season to beat Adams-Friendship 1 to 0 in the WIAA district finals. Kotlowski of Adams-Friendship fanned five while Lenz and Tomah collected key hits. Grovesteen struck out nine in a one run win for Tomah.

Adams Wis Ron Grovesteen Tomah Adams-Friendship Grovesteen Pat Kotlowski Adams - Friendship Bud Lenz Kotlowski

Omaha U Nine Caps NAIA Baseball Title

Omaha University captured the District 13 NAIA baseball title by beating Minot State College 6-2 and 7-3 in a doubleheader in Omaha. The wins earned Omaha a spot in the NAIA national tournament to be held in St Joseph Missouri next week.

Omaha U. Nine Caps Omaha Neb Omaha University Minot State College of North Dakota St. Joseph

More Than 400 Cars In Gas and Fuel Run

More than 400 drag racing machines and top drivers compete in the ninth National Gas and Fuel Championships at Great Lakes Dragaway. With over $13,000 in prize money, trials precede daily championship runs. Notables include Don Garlits, Chris Karamesines, Tom Hoover, and Pete Farnsworth.

Union Grove Great Lakes Dragaway Don Garlits Tampa Fla Chris Karamesines Chicago Tom Hoover Minneapolis American Hot Rod Association Pete Farnsworth Milwaukee

Nick and Ragsdale Signed by Baltimore Colts

The Baltimore Colts announced on Friday that Bob Nick of Concordia College Moorhead Minnesota and Port Ragsdale a Harding College lineman from Little Rock Arkansas have been signed as free agents.

Baltimore Bob Nick Concordia College Moorhead Minn Port Ragsdale Harding College Little Rock Ark Baltimore Colts National Football League

Boxing bouts canceled and results from Caribbean showdowns

In Saint John Willie Pep and Irish Bob Shaughnessy canceled after a planned 10 round bout. In Port of Spain Eddie Perkins defeated Johnny DePeiza by outpoint in a 10 round Chicago versus Trinidad matchup.

Saint John N.B Willie Pep Hartford Conn Bob Shaughnessy Paterson N.J Port OF Spain Trinidad Eddie Perkins Chicago Johnny DePeiza

Horlen Regains Lopez Favor With 2-0 Yankee Shutout

Chicago pitcher Joe Horlen, 27, silenced doubts about his fate with manager Al Lopez by tossing a six hit complete game shutout of the New York Yankees. Horlen, who went 13-9 with a 1.88 ERA last season, rebounded from a recent on-field conflict to help the White Sox win.

Associated Press Chicago Joe Horlen Chicago White Sox al Lopez Horlen Dean Chance New York Yankees Lopez Hor Yankee Bill Stafford Sox John Romano Don Buford Joe Pepitone Pete Ward Ron Hansen

Lanesboro, Mabel win in District One baseball tourney

Caledonia and Spring Grove suffer setbacks as Lanesboro and Mabel advance to semifinals. CALEDONIA 2, LANESBORO 5. SPRING VALLEY 0, SPRING GROVE 2. MABEL 11, PRESTON 2. Horlen yanked after three innings amid AL controversy. Lopez defends managerial approach.

Caledonia Minn Phil Erickson Lanesboro Larry Strom Spring Grove Spring Valley Mabel Preston Harmony With Harmony Don Rosanen Rod Ness Ken Halverson Harold Hintz Mark Kumpf Robert Rommel David L. Anderson Rommel John Tingesdahl Anderson Erickson Strom Erwi Hauser

Bret Hanover Extends Way To 27th Straight Victory

Unbeaten 3 year old pacer Bret Hanover won the Commodore Pace at Roosevelt Raceway in Westbury New York clocking 1 59 2 5 for the mile. He set a new track record for 3 year old pacing colts and led at every call. Adios Vie finished second three quarters of a length back with Rivaltime third.

Westbury N.Y Bret Hanover Roosevelt Raceway Adios Vie Rivaltime Bobby T. Knight Oso Slo Spinabout Gee Lee Hanover Steady Move Scarlet Wave

One Year Old Choking Incident Aids Firemen Parents

Firefighters aided a choking one year old at 1206 S East Ave Friday afternoon. They gave oxygen, police then transported him to St Francis Hospital where he recovered. Child was returned home. cause doughnut bite.

la Crosse Kenneth Pedretti S. East Ave Robert Pedretti St. Francis Hospital

Luther College Honors Baseball Letter Awards

Decorah Iowa tale Tom Ellingson of Spring Grove earned a baseball letter at Luther College. Also receiving an L in the sport was Phil Schlachtenhauften of Decorah.

Decorah Iowa Tom Ellingson Spring Grove Luther College Phil Schlachtenhauften

La Crosse Women’s Bowling Association Meeting Set

The spring meeting of the La Crosse Women’s Bowling Association is scheduled for Tuesday, June 1 at 7:30 p.m. The gathering will take place at the Eagles Club.

la Crosse Women’s Bowling Association Eagles Club

Coach Lester Belding Dies at 64 in Naperville

Lester C. Belding a North Central College coach for 20 years died Thursday in Naperville at age 64 from a heart attack. He led multiple athletic programs and was a familiar figure on campus and in local sports circles.

Naperville, Ill Lester C. Belding North Central College

Guardsmen Reunion At Camp McCoy During 32nd Division DTFT

Former National Guardsmen will reunite during the 32nd Infantry Division field training at Camp McCoy June 12 28. Governor's Day is June 19 at 10 a.m. Veterans should arrive June 18 with reservations due by June 10.

32Nd Infantry Division Camp McCoy National Guard 32Nd Brigade Minnesota Edward T. Lauer Sr Old Timers Club Stickney Ave Wauwatosa Harry B. Fillner Eugene Phelps

Judgments and notices from La Crosse County Court lists

La Crosse County Court records show judgments against Loomis and Bellefleur totaling hundreds of dollars, plus multiple other creditors including Credit Bureau of La Crosse. Police and ambulance reports, fire department calls, and municipal court penalties from surrounding areas are listed, ending with Frank Thomas batting .294 in 39 Phillies games last fall after a Mets trade.

Thorp Finance 3Rd Main Sts Willis H. Loomis Holmen J. Bellefleur S. 7Th St Bangor William, Roy Helen Gehrking Hauptman Feather Co Brooklyn N.Y Five Star Mattress Corp Oak and Rublee Sts Credit Bureau of la Mississippi St Robert E. Marnach Earl Montgomery Lake Shore Drive Mary R. Mulrooney Mount Hope Wayne S. Ashebrook Mormon Coulee Road Frank Thomas Phillies Mets

Major league draft aims to curb big bonuses for young players

The AP outlines a proposed MLB draft for high school graduates and college sophomores to rein in six figure signing bonuses. Critics warn it could drive players to college or affect careers, while teams rely on scouts and NCAA rules to navigate eligibility and entertainment of tryouts.

AP News Major League Baseball New York Danny Litwhiler Michigan State Litwhiler New York Yankees Yankees Ethan Allen Yale Baseball Register W. P Dutch) Fehring Stanford

Maryland Tops Trials In IC4A Track Event

Maryland and Villanova dominated Friday trials at Rutgers Stadium as IC4A action narrowed to finals. Maryland's Russ White set a javelin meet record 241 feet 1 inch while Harvard's John Bakkensen broke the discus mark. Villanova led in multiple events with key qualifiers and five events scheduled as finals only.

Maryland New Brunswick N.J Villanova Jumbo Jim Elliott New York Terrapins Jim Kehoe Rutgers Stadium Russ White White Nick Kavalakides

First Federal Directors Hike Dividend Rate

Directors of First Federal Savings and Loan Association of La Crosse vote a 4 percent annual dividend for six months ending June 30. The payout reaches $1.19 million, the largest in the association’s history, with assets over $67 million and savings balances above $58 million. President Fred Kramer cites local faith in La Crosse’s future amid rising housing demand and anticipated construction.

First Federal Savings and Loan Association of Fred Kramer la Crosse

Secretaries to Attend Wisconsin Mental Health Clinic Meeting

Mrs. Ted Lillian Jefferson of 2123 Grandview Place will attend the first Community Mental Health Clinic Secretaries meeting in Madison June 7 8. Secretaries from 23 clinics statewide will participate in the gathering sponsored by the Wisconsin Association of Mental Health Clinics and the State Division of Mental Hygiene.

Ted Lillian) Jefferson Grandview Place la Crosse County Madison Wisconsin Association of Mental Health Clinics State Division of Mental Hygiene

Umpire Accused of Quick-Ending Braves Dodgers Game

Milwaukee manager Bobby Bragan charged umpire Jocko Conlan with trying to get the game over in the late innings of the Dodgers 3 2 win over Milwaukee. Lemaster walked in the winning run after a disputed ball call with bases loaded and two strikes on Al Ferrara. Conlan defended his integrity, noting 24 years in the game.

LOS Angeles Milwaukee Braves Dodgers Braves Denny Lemaster Bragan Lemaster Conlan Brave Dodger al Ferrara Tom Gorman

Tax Relief Deadline July 15

Walter W. Freitag of 1538 Barlow St. was named area coordinator for the home stead tax refund program with a July 15 filing deadline. Assisting him are Harvey Nicolai, Harry C. Welch, Charles H. Guenth er, and Kenneth Sheldon in gathering names of applicants. Seniors who qualify may contact Freitag or his assistants for help.

Walter W. Freitag Barlow St Freitag Harvey Nicolai S. 27Th St Harry C. Welch S. 32Nd St Charles H. Guenther 4Th Ave. N Onalaska Kenneth Sheldon Hagar St

Richey Faces Smith In French Tourney

In Paris AP reports the French tennis schedule is extended by rain with finals and semifinals threatened by more showers. Women's semifinals feature Nancy Richey of Dallas versus Margaret Smith of Australia, and Maria Esther Bueno of Brazil against Lesley Turner of Australia. Tony Roche faces Fred Stolle in the men's singles final after Roche upset Roy Emerson in the semifinals.

Paris Nancy Richey Dallas Margaret Smith Australia Miss Richey America Miss Smith Forrest Hills Maria Esther Buenos Brazil Lesley Turner Tony Roche Fred Stolle Roche Roy Emerson

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