Purdue Surges to Contender Status After Notre Dame Upset
Purdue blazed into the conference race by stopping Notre Dame 28 6 and aims for a glory road to a title. Indiana Wisconsin Illinois also won while Ohio State and Michigan step into league play with mixed results and a trio of non conference clashes loom Friday and Saturday.
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La Crosse Tops River Falls In Wisconsin Teachers College Football
La Crosse remains atop the Wisconsin Teachers College standings after a 28 0 blanking of River Falls. Ken Hollub and Tom Curry led La Crosse scorers with a pair of TDs and a late quarterback sneak, while Knispel added a crucial extra point. Milwaukee and Stout played to a 6 6 tie as Eau Claire shut out Oshkosh with two first half TDs by Bob Frank and scores from Don Annis and Everett Gorsenger.
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Waunakee Ends Sauk City Winning Streak In Wisconsin Football
Waunakee stopped Sauk City’s three game run with a 27-18 victory. The report notes Sauk City had earlier unbeaten seasons in 1947 1948 and 1949 and lists other score results from Wisconsin high school games.
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Sox to Name New Manager Amidrumored Talks
Chicago White Sox expected to announce a new manager soon likely Seattle skipper Paul Richards to replace John Corriden. Richards seeks a two year deal while Sox prefer one year, board meeting Tuesday expected to finalize decision.
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Red) Corriden
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Rain Delays Little Eight Title Clash in West Salem
The Little Eight championship game between Holmen and Coon Valley in West Salem Wis was postponed due to rain. The rainout sets a new date to determine the league title between the two teams with the winner earning the crown.
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Locals Clash Thursday Night in High School Football
Logan and Aquinas meet Thursday night at Swanson field as teachers convention shortens the week. Aquinas seeks a 14th straight win over Logan while Logan aims to slow Aquinas and claim momentum. Central hosts Cresco for homecoming after a 13-12 win over Winona.
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New York Yanks Top Green Bay 44 31 in Wisconsin
New York Yanks beat Green Bay 44 to 31 at Green Bay before 23 871 fans powering ahead with a 14 point halftime margin. George Ratterman connected with Sherman Howard for a 25 yard score and Zollie Toth scored after an Interception. Green Bay mounted a 61 yard run by Billy Grimes and a strong fourth period rally but fell short.
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Giants Defense Drives Latest Mo Victories Across NFL
New York Giants boast three straight wins behind a stingy defense allowing only 24 points in four games. Charley Conerly connects with Gene Roberts for a 39-yard TD as Chicago’s Johnny Lujack stars in a rain-soaked victory.
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Senators sign 30 year old Cuban pitcher Consuegra for 1951
The Washington Senators announced the signing of Cuban pitcher Sandalio Consuegra, aged 30, to a contract for the 1951 season amid strong team confidence in his abilities. The move signals the club’s intent to bolster its pitching staff with an experienced arm.
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Mississippi 1950 football team fields all seniors
The 1950 Mississippi football squad comprises only senior players with four regulars anchoring the lineup.
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Wisconsin Ready For Iowa Tilt After Illinois Win
Wisconsin coach Ivy Williamson says the Badgers are in good shape for the Iowa game after a 7-4 victory over Illinois to open the Big Ten season. Key players Bob Radcliff and John Coatta contributed, while injuries to Bill Miller Charles Yderstad and Bob Mansfield are expected to heal in time.
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First Mat Show Of Season Opens In La Crosse
Wrestling launches fall season in La Crosse Tuesday with Dirty Dick Raines in the opening bout and Big Wladislaw Talon meeting Raines in the main event. Rowdy Richard headlines a card featuring Pee Wee James and Sky Lo-Le the first midget grapplers in La Crosse. Newcomers Stu Hart and Lou Britton start the program at 8:30 at the Avalon ballroom.
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Shamrocks Win Coulee League Title
The Sparta Shamrocks defeated Angelo 8 to 2 to clinch the Coulee conference baseball championship. Ronnie Reiber pitched a full game, scattering 11 hits while Sparta tallied four runs in the sixth inning. Ken Berry J Benedict and M Greene each had two hits for Sparta. Angelo's R Sherwood J Pearse Nelson Berendes and J Dahly each singled twice.
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Bay Area High School Football Scores Briefs
Bay security bonds highlight a chaotic week of high school football results. Washburn defeated Superior Cathedral 21 to 13 while Sturgeon Bay edged Kewaunee 20 to 6. Appleton beat Green Bay West 26 to 6 and Clintonville won 19 to 6 over Antigo. Little Chute topped John 25 to 6. Marinette Lourdes routed ee Palis 27 to 0. Chippewa Falls beat McDonald Milwaukee Lincoln 7 to 6. Port Washington triumphed 35 to 7 over Milwaukee Luther. Sheboygan North lost 7 to 6 to Manitowoc. Marinette defeated West Allis Central 20 to 0. La Crosse Aquinas won 27 to 14 over Cotter Winona Minn. Milwaukee University School fell 13 to 7 to Way. Green Bay Central Catholic beat Racine St Catherine 33 to 14. Stambaugh Mich and River Mich. final scores incomplete.
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Wisconsin Colleges Gain Upper Hand Over Outsiders
Wisconsin colleges went 3 wins and 1 tie in five Saturday football games against out of state rivals. Marquette beat Kansas State 46 to 6 while Milwaukee Extension edged St Procopius 60. St Norbert posted a 34 to 20 victory over the Great Lakes naval training station and Wisconsin Tech tied Concordia of Illinois. Carroll fell 13 to 0 to Parsons of Iowa. Clayton Maloney scored four touchdowns for St Norbert and led the Green Knights in the win.
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Coe Knox and Beloit Extend Unbeaten Mid west Run
Coe College Knox College and Beloit College kept their perfect Midwest Conference football records intact as their latest games left no blemishes on the standings. The trio continued their unbeaten streaks with decisive performances against conference rivals.
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Central-Cresco Homecoming Tickets Go On Sale
Central-Cresco in Iowa announces tickets for the homecoming game are available now. Athletic Director Walter Babe Weigent said tickets can be bought at Quinns S and H and Bodega.
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Lindekugel Wins Gundersen Trophy With Unorthodox Shot
A. Lindekugel topped the Gundersen trophy shoot at Myrick park, breaking 92 of 100. His recent Tausche cup win follows in short succession, while Don Hanson placed second with 91. William Qualle and George Jones took third and fourth, both with yardage handicaps.
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Finch Captures Galesville Hot Rod Races
Harley Finch subbing for Melvin Korish won the Galesville hot rod main event for Baker garage of Stevens Point, earning 150 dollars. Korish was injured in a crash and taken to a La Crosse hospital with a dislocated shoulder. Leslie Peterson of West Salem finished second, Hugh Bacon of Cashton third. Peterson won the first heat, Grant Ristol of Richland Center won the second heat. About three inches of mud was cleared from the track and roughly 2000 spectators attended.
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Original Cast Found in Golden Wedding Anniversary
Newburyport Massachusetts Mr and Mrs William Hicks celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary with six guests who also attended their wedding half a century ago.
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