Stand Up And Be Counted Says WIAA Exec
WIAA assistant director Les Ansorge urged the La Crosse Quarterback Club to stand up and be counted as school athletic programs face cuts. He warned cuts threaten discipline and society, noting past private fundraising, future funding shifts, and ongoing conference realignment in the Coulee Region.
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Vikes Edge Rams In Rain Slop For 13 3 Win
In Bloomington Minnesota the Vikings outlasted the Rams 13 3 as Gary Cuozzo threw a 17 yard TD to Bill Brown and Freddie Cox kicked the rest while soaking rain and mud slowed both teams. Alan Page forced two fumbles and Kermit Alexander sparked a key punt return as Minnesota seized a share of the Central Division lead.
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Goal Line Stand Sparks Vikings to 13 3 Victory
Minnesota defeats Los Angeles 13 to 3 on a rain soaked Monday night as Carl Eller leads the defense with a key goal line stand and Kermit Alexander’s late punt return is negated. Alexander and Gabriel threaten, but the Vikings tighten and hold the Rams to 100 yards total offense. Bill Brown leads Minnesota ground attack with 62 yards as they improve to 5-1 en route to Detroit.
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Wisconsin Badgers Focus on Air Attack After Indiana Win
UW coach John Jardine said no serious injuries emerged from last weekend's 30-12 victory over Indiana. Offensive tackle Elbert Walker showed improvement from a knee problem as Wisconsin turns to the passing game for facing Michigan, noting the air attack has been inconsistent.
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Reserved seats for Logan Central game at Swanson Field
Tickets priced at 1.75 dollars are on sale for Saturday night Logan Central game at Swanson Field. Availability is at S&H Sport Shop Riverland Sports Trophies Wittenbergs Krafts Burrs Barber Shop and The Vogue.
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Packs Injury List Mounts Rich Moore Out For Season
Green Bay faces a mounting injury list ahead of a critical NFL test with San Francisco. Star quarterback Bart Starr bruised but expected to play, while Rich Moore will miss the season with an Achilles tear. Ken Bowman Travis Williams and Marty Amsler also suffer injuries narrowing Packers depth as Dave Robinson faces prior knee trouble.
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Midwest grid briefs highlight coaching, injuries, prep notes
Illinois back to normal drills with Jim Valek at the helm as Joe Lewis earns backup tailback duty after Mike Walker’s season-ending knee injury. Purdue seeks offensive adjustments after a 38-14 loss to Northwestern. Indiana focuses on ball security with Pont noting an average of five turnovers per game. Northwestern prepares to face top-ranked team after beating Purdue 38-14. Minnesota shuffles lineups and reinstates Tom Lavaty at defensive end for Iowa. Michigan State’s Mihaiu out for season. Rasmussen starts vs Indiana. Michigan’s Schembechler lauds Illinois’ support for Valek as Wisconsin game looms. Ohio State eyeing Northwestern, reports no major injuries. Notre Dame, coming off a layoff, faces Navy at Philadelphia with sixth straight win in sight.
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Cavole Out For Season With Knee Injury
Iowa coach Ray Nagel announced safety Ray Cavole will miss the season after surgery for a torn ligament in the left knee suffered in the Michigan State game. Several Hawkeyes remain limited with injuries while Frank Holmes and Dave Harris were absent from Monday practice but expected back Tuesday.
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Ossie Solem Dies At 78. Noted Football Coach
Os car M. Ossie Solem, famed college football coach at Iowa and Syracuse, died Monday night in Minneapolis. He coached Duffy Dougherty at Syracuse and employed Bud Wilkinson and Biggie Munn as assistants. Solem held head coaching posts at Luther, Drake, Syracuse, and Springfield, with a 40 year career.
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Alcindor Tops Scoring Derby in NBA Race
Lew Alcindor of Milwaukee leads the NBA scoring chase with a 36.5 point per game average as statistics released by the league show Detroit and Milwaukee in the Midwest Division. He also leads in field goal percentage while Bob Rule, John Havlicek, Jerry West and Dave Bing trail in the crowded scoring ranks.
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Central Sophs Tie Menomonie In Finale 12 12
Central High School and Menomonie sophomores fought to a 12-12 tie in the season finale. Central threatened inside Menomonie territory five times and reached the Indians one yard from scoring as time expired. Glenn Affeldt scored twice for Central on 20 and 14 yard runs, while a two minute remaining pass gave Menomonie the tying touchdown. Dana French and Bill La Fleur starred on defense. Central finished 3-3-1, Menomonie 6-2-1.
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