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Newspaper

La Crosse Tribune

Location

La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Oct 24, 1958

Page

8

Aquinas and Edgewood Face Underdog Battle of Unbeatens

Undefeated La Crosse Aquinas meets 12 game win streak Edgewood at Breeze Stevens Field in Madison in a Sunday charity game. Edgewood’s defense has allowed 2.6 points per game while Aquinas has piled up 194 points in seven contests and limited opponents to 44.

Madison Edgewood la Crosse Aquinas Blugolds Edgewood Aquinas Breeze Stevens Field Madison William P. O'Connor Pam Earl Wilke Crusaders Crusaders Are 5-0 For 1958 Play and Their Victory Skein Middleton Belvidere Til Waupun Campion Watertown Crusader John Michuta Pelvidere Phil North Terry Voss Cotter Voss Ron Buttman la Crosse Logan

South Carolina Beats Clemson 26 to 6 in Stadium Thriller

South Carolina toppled 10th ranked Clemson 26 to 6 in Columbia as 46,000 fans watched. Clemson ace quarterback Harvey White injured late. Gamecocks secure second half scoring drives of 43 and 79 yards to seal the ACC upset.

Columbia S. C South Carolina Clemson Harvey White

Tebbetts Named Executive Vice President of Braves

Birdie Tebbetts, formerly with the Cincinnati Redlegs, is introduced as executive vice president of the Milwaukee Braves and may become club president in a few years. He will oversee trades with approval from the president or EVP, while maintaining noninterference with manager Fred Haney. Tebbetts plans to move his family to Milwaukee after the holidays as the club fronts a major ownership project in Florida.

Milwaukee Birdie Tebbetts Cincinnati Redlegs Milwaukee Braves Tebbetts Birdie Press-Radio-Tv Braves Joseph Cairnes Florida Cairnes Fred Haney Ball Club Haney Cincinnati Gabe Paul Honey Redlegs John Quinn Quinn New Hampshire West Palm Beach Fla Lou Perini

Attendance Gains Mark College Football In 1958 First Half

Attendance at major college football games rose about 3.33 percent in the first half of 1958. The average crowd reached 25 063 per game, an increase of 811 from the prior year, with Sky line posting the biggest percentage gain at 16.24 percent. Only the Big Ten Big Eight Missouri Valley and Southern Conferences saw declines.

Associated Press Missouri Valley University of Detroit University of Wisconsin Camp Randall Michigan Illinois Northwestern Minnesota

Katt Named Bullpen Coach for Cardinals 1959

ST LOUIS AP Ray Katt will serve as bullpen coach for the St. Louis Cardinals for the 1959 season the club announced Thursday.

ST. Louis Ray Katt St. Louis Cardinals

New Ring Set for Action in City Boxing Card

A new boxing wrestling ring debuts at Mary E Sawyer Auditorium on Saturday night featuring Dick Hutto versus Joe Pazandak in the main event. The ring, planned for months, was designed by the city engineer's office with all materials produced by local firms.

Coulee Mary E. Sawyer Dick Hutton Joe Pazandak Minneapolis Annette Palmer Laura Martinez Lorraine Johnson Shirley Strimple Johnson-Martinez Mary E. Sawyer Auditorium Dick Hutto

Conley Signs with Celtics as Braves Deal Sparks Row

Gene Conley 6 foot 8 pitcher signed to play for the Boston Celtics while remaining with the Milwaukee Braves. Braves GM John Quinn said actions over his contract will be discussed after talks with team executives, noting no precedent for such a case. Ty Cobb holds Detroit’s consecutive hitting streak record with 56 straight games in 1911.

Boston Milwaukee Braves Gene Conley Boston Celtics Conley Celtics National Basketball Asso Milwaukee Braves John Quinn Joe Cairnes Birdie Tebbetts Quinn Ty Cobb Detroit

Relief Pitchers Dominate 1958 Major Leagues

Dick Hyde led in saves with 19 for the Washington Senators and 10 wins while Roy Face added 20 saves for Pittsburgh. Ryne Duren and Clem Labine also posted high save totals in a season of surprise performances across multiple clubs.

NEW York Dick Hyde Washington Little Roy Face Pittsburgh Hyde Senators Pirates Ryne Duren New York Yankees Duren Associated Press Clem Labine Los An Dick Farrell Philadelphia Don Elston Chicago Cubs Johnny Klippstein Cincinnati Los Angeles Hal Jeffcoat Gerry Staley Chicago White Sox Tom Gorman Kansas City

Murtaugh Named AP Manager Of The Year In 1958

Chester Pa AP Danny Murtaugh 41 named AP Manager of the Year after guiding the Pirates to an 84 70 finish in 1958 eight games behind the pennant winning Braves Murtaugh praised Bill Meyer for guidance and bench experience during his rise to managerial duties Other top vote getters included Bill Rigney Fred Haney Casey Stengel Lopez Jimmy Dykes Harry Craft and Joe Gordon

Chester Associated Press Danny Murtaugh Pittsburgh Bill Meyer Pirates Billy Bill Murtaugh Man Milwaukee Braves Bobby Bragan Meyer Philadelphia Phillies Danny Boston Braves New Orleans Bill Rigney San Francisco Giants Fred Haney Milwaukee Casey Stengel New York Yankees Lopez Jimmy Dykes Cincinnati Harry Craft Kansas

Fred Pongratz Second In NCAA Point Production

Newhouse leads NCAA in pass completions with 72 and Penza tops in receptions with 26. Pongratz of La Crosse State sits second in scoring behind Dale Mills of Northeast Missouri by one point.

NEW York St. Norbert College Wis Ncaa Service Bureau Ron Newhouse Dennis Penza Newhouse Wisconsin Fred Pongratz la Crosse State

Quinn Dinner Set for Milwaukee Braves Official

John Quinn, vice president and general manager of the Milwaukee Braves, will be honored at a testimonial dinner at the Wisconsin Club on November 17. The event is sponsored by Quinn's friends and associates to recognize his long service to baseball, the Braves, and Milwaukee. President Warren Giles of the National Association will be the principal speaker.

Milwaukee John Quinn Milwaukee Braves Wisconsin Quinn Braves Warren Giles National League

Badgers Face Buckeyes in Columbus Showdown

Wisconsin aims to bounce back after a 20-9 loss to Iowa as they travel to play undefeated Ohio State. Coach Milt Bruhn notes a changed mindset and Hackbart and Williams work to rebound behind a stronger showing from Frank Kremblas and a host of Buckeye playmakers.

Madison Wisconsin Ohio State Milt Bruhn Badgers Bruhn Iowa Dale Hackbart Sid Williams Hackbart Williams Buckeye Frank Kremblas Washington Buckeyes Illinois Southern Methodist Indiana Ohio State Power Kremblas Don Clark Bob White Jim Houston Dick LeBeau Don Frank White Clark Houston Columbus Osu Badger Danny Lanphear

Augustana Coach Resigns Position

Vincent Lundeen resigns as head football coach at Augustana College in Rock Island Illinois saying he is tired of losing. The move ends his tenure after years leading the Vikings program.

Rock Island, Ill Vincent Lundeen Augustana College

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