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Newspaper

La Crosse Tribune

Location

La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Oct 12, 1948

Page

12

Central Aquinas Clash at Memorial Field Dedication

Central and Aquinas battle for the 15th time Saturday night in a contest marking the dedication of the new Memorial Field at the fairgrounds. Coaches Walter Babe Eigent and John Michutsa lead the South Side rivals through a bruising week as injuries and weather affect preparations.

Central Aquinas Fairgrounds Grid Memorial Field Rts Stout Institute Enea Walter Babe) Eigent John Michutsa

Central Aquinas Game Ticket Plan Warns of Congestion

Wheelock athletic director announced Monday that general admission tickets are sold at IO or S and H while reserved seats are available only at S and H. Fans are urged to buy in advance to avoid congestion at the field windows.

Central

Central and Winona prep camps report injuries and setbacks

Central was beaten by Winona 12 to 0 and Wood blanked Aquinas 13 to 0. Key players miss practice as Tommy Larkin dislocates his shoulder and end Al Love suffers a head wound requiring stitches. Sidelined are a fullback and others, with concerns Aquinas may face further changes.

Central Winona Wood Aquinas Tommy Larkin Blugold Shuda al Love Love Wee

Tar Heels Take First in AP college football poll

North Carolina moves to No 1 in the Associated Press ranking, overtaking Notre Dame after a 28-6 win and gaining support from coast writers. Notre Dame slips to second as Northwestern and Michigan follow, with Army fifth and a crowded field further back.

NEW York North Carolina Tar Heels Notre Dame Associated Press Irish Northwestern Michigan Wildcats Texas Coote Ake Forest Mian North Minnesota Purdue Army Illinois Illima California Georgie Tech Leo Pennsylvania Penn State Missouri Cornell Maryland Wuhan Mery Eschlows Tennessee Llinois Northest Santa Clara Wellington Mississippi State Catawba

Big Nine Football Notes From Chicago Week

Indiana relies on Sam Winston Ernie Kovatch reinforcing George Taliaferro as relief. Purdue uses rest cure with Gorgal at left half after Schmidt injury. Minnesota emphasizes pass defense with Ekberg and Hein stepping up. Ohio State foresees high fighting spirit for Indiana. Illinois reports Marshall Smith out with torn knee ligaments LeVanti ankle twist. Bernie Krueger replaces Tom Stewart at quarterback.

Indiana Sam Winston Ernie Kovatch George Taliaferro

South Ridge Beats Cashton 2 0 in Season Finale

South Ridge wins 2 to 0 over Cashton in a pitchers duel ending the 1948 season. Norm Freitag struck out 15, while Cashton threatened in later innings but failed to score. Wais led Cashton with three hits. Hoff Williams and Engh added two singles each for South Ridge.

South Ridge Wis Cashton Norm Freitag Jim Seri Bob Wais L. Hoff W. Williams Engh Cashion Seri Wais Freitag C. Hoff

Badgers bruised after 40-14 loss to California

Wisconsin coach Harry Stuhldreher said guard John Simcic and tackle Huxhold likely to miss the Yale game after the 40-14 defeat to California.

Wisconsin Badgers California Harry Stuhldreher John Simcic Huxhold Yale

Northwestern Players Questionable for Michigan Clash

Halfback Ed Tunnicliff is out with a deep shoulder bruise and may miss the game. Fullback Gene Perricone, sidelined with a smashed nose, is expected to be ready for action.

Northwestern Ed Tunnicliff Michigan Gene Perricone

Iowa Regular Halfback Bob Longley Doubtful For Homecoming

Iowa Regular left halfback Bob Longley is on crutches with a knee injury and faces a doubtful starter role for the Hawkeyes homecoming game against Purdue. His participation remains uncertain as coaches weigh options for the lineup.

Iowa Bob Longley Hawkeyes Purdue

Michigan routs Purdue as Oosterbaan plans Northwestern prep

Michigan coach Bennie Oosterbaan praised the 400 yard romp over Purdue and outlined a scrimmage today to begin preparations for Northwestern. The win showcased strong offense and solid defense as the team shifts focus to the next conference game.

Michigan Bennie Oosterbaan Purdue Northwestern

YMCA Show Wisconsin California Films Wednesday Night

The YMCA screens Wisconsin California moving pictures at 7 30 in the gym Wednesday night. A welcome is extended to city alumni and all interested observers are invited to view the films.

YMCA

George McConnell First Curve Ball Hurler Dies at 93

George McConnell long credited as an early curve ball pitcher died at 93 in Los Angeles. A war veteran and former Indian fighter, he passed after a fall fractured his hip while living with a niece at Sawtelle Veterans Hospital. He grew up in Yreka Calif and developed the pitch by practicing against a barn wall.

Los Angeles George McConnell Sawtelle Veterans Hospital McConnell Yreka Calif

Boudreau Set As Indian's Pilot In'49

Lou Boudreau clung to manager role with the Indians in 1949 despite a shaky stance a month earlier. Bill Veeck, president, sought change after a mid season slump, but Cleveland fans forced retention. The veteran credited rookie Gene Bearden for the World Series success and praised Bearden's pivotal performances.

Boudreau Denae World Today Cleveland Tribe Bill Veeck Indians Veeck St. Louis Browns Boston Red Sox Lou Gt. Ese Hs Harvey Illino

Oshkosh five to meet Anderson Packers in Sparta Oct. 19

Glen Selbo former Wisconsin star will air with Oshkosh five when they meet the Anderson Packers in Sparta on October 19. The game is sponsored by Sparta Jaycees who also have Wisconsin ranking stars Gene Lautenbach Ed Mills Englund Schultz and Berce leading the Packers. Tickets are on sale at Lou's Men's store and Taylor's Pharmacy with phone holds available.

Sparta Wis Glen Selbo Crosse Logan University of Wisconsin Oshkosh Tars Anderson Packers Jaycees Irs Lou’s Taylor’s Pharmacy Selbo Wisconsin Gene Walt Lautenbach Ed Millis Oshkosh Bob Cook Wisconsin University Badgers Lautenbach Hilltopper Tie Schultz Packers Anderson Bill Cross John Hargis Milo Komenich Frank Brian

Badly Bruised Badgers Limber Up Briefly

Wisconsin coach Harry Stuhldreher reported the Badgers limbered up briefly after a 40 14 loss to California. Guard John Simcic and tackle Ken Huxhold are out for Yale with twisted knee and elbow injuries. Wally Drewyer’s shoulder injury proved only a bruise and the captain for next Saturday will be earned.

University of Wisconsin California Harry Stuhldreher John Simcic Ken Huxhold Yale Huxhold Simcic Wally Drewyer Stuhldreher

Tiny Longhorn Gillory scales to 149 pounds at UT

For the fourth straight year the University of Texas reports its smallest football player Gillory maintains a 149 pound playing weight in uniform. The note contrasts with the 1948 largest athlete described as mountainous.

Austin. Tex Tiny Byrone University of Texas Gillory

Rickert Set to Share in World Series Gate Receipts

Boston outfielder Marvin Rickert, lauded for his World Series performance, is expected to receive player receipts. Baseball Commissioner Chandler urged fair pay, with Braves and Indians votes totaling 33 and 34 shares respectively, and amounts estimated at about 4 652.51 and 6 772.05, as discussions continue.

Marvin Rickert Boston Boston Brave Baseball Albert B. Chandler Rickert Braves Brave Indians Lou Perini Chandler

Ski Club Holds Clean Up Day At Snow Bowl

Lack of snow did not stop the La Crosse Ski Club from gathering last Sunday for the annual clean up day at Snow Bowl. Sixty five workers cleared trails and cut grass while women members redecorated the lodge and painted. Lunch was served and the group sang songs by the fireplace in the evening.

la Crosse Snow Bowl Ad. Gettogeiers Ar

Game Postponed in Sparta Weather Affecting Schedule

A game at Larry's Body Shop in Sparta postponed due to cold weather. The event was tied to Rockland and part of the South Carolina state fair festivities, with rescheduling to be announced after noon on October 23.

Sparta Wis Larry Spartans and Rockland

Brave Weather Keeps Ettrick Coon And Fox Chase Crowd Low

Nearly 150 spectators at the Beaver Valley Coon and Fox club hunt near Ettrick Wisconsin watched Marvin Weeden Albert Soppa and Richard Thompson Jr claim top honors as pets competed in six heats and a semi final with proceeds earmarked to restock fur bearing animals In heavy wind and chill six heats and a semi final preceded the final with results noting line and tree placements for multiple handlers and dogs

Ettrick Wis CCC Here Marvin Weeden Yuba Albert Soppa Arcadia Richard Thompson D Jr West Lima Beaver Valley Coon and Fox Club Weeden Soppa Thompson Burton &,. Blair Lyman Toraason Lone Star District Henry Hoff Roy Emery South Beaver Creek

Hilltoppers In Easy Monday Grid Workout

Milwaukee coach Frank J. Murray changed his usual Monday football practice moving the Hilltoppers defense through a regulation scrimmage. Offense rehearsed new plays for the game at Pittsburgh. Guards Al Jancauskas and fullback Frank Volm returned with injuries from St. Louis but are expected to be ready for the Pittsburgh tilt.

Milwaukee Frank J. Murray Marquette University University of Pittsburgh al Jancauskas Frank Volm St. Louis Pittsburgh

Le Roy Edwards Signs as Oshkosh Scout

Le Roy Lefty Edwards, recently released as a player, signed a two year contract to scout for the Oshkosh All Stars. Edwards starred for Oshkosh in the National Basketball League for 12 years and will evaluate opponents and potential new members while remaining in business locally.

Oshkosh Wis le Roy Lefty Edwards Oshkosh All Stars National Basketball League Lon Darling All Stars

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