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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Oct 29, 1976
Page
10
Aquinas Blugolds steep a 4-4 CWCC mark as they travel to Memorial Field to face Eau Claire Regis in a pivotal finale. Regis, 4-3, seeks momentum after early success as Aquinas aims to share the title by upsetting the Ramblers and forcing a late-season shakeup in the CWCC standings.
Milwaukee AP reports William Alverson resigns as Milwaukee Bucks president amid a long power struggle led by James Fitzgerald. Alverson, 43, says the action was expected and expresses gratitude for his five-year tenure and the chance to lead the club through turbulent years. He notes he was told his interim presidency would last only weeks when first appointed.
Wisconsin and Illinois enter Saturday's game as heavy underdogs against expectations. Wisconsin seeks to rebound after tough losses to Michigan and Ohio State while Illinois, last in rushing and total offense in the Big Ten, relies on a diversified attack and a strong passing threat from Kurt Steger.
Assumption Volleyball at the WIAA state tournament highlights a Friday lineup with football featuring Logan at Wisconsin Rapids and the high stakes volleyball action as teams vie for state titles.
Milwaukee shot 57 percent through the second quarter but faded to a 119 100 defeat as Denver dominated the second half. Dan Issel scored 30 points, Kevin Restani led in rebounds with 14, and coach Larry Costello faced questions after news of president Bill Alverson's resignation and ownership upheaval.
Central and Aquinas high schools in La Crosse chase state cross country titles at the WIAA meet in Wausau. Central, coached by Dick Mitchell, is ranked fourth and aims to finish near the top, while Aquinas, led by Phil Hahn, seeks the WISAA crown. Both programs grew from a broader running culture in the city, with key runners listed and prospects discussed as they prepare for a decisive Saturday.
Dick Anderson, president of the NFL Players Association, publicly split with executive director Ed Garvey in a personal letter to player reps from 26 NFL teams. He said an agreement with owners is unlikely under Garvey and claimed his moves aimed to benefit players and create more jobs. The note, dated Oct. 14, circulated in locker rooms and referenced a nonbinding memorandum with Dan Rooney and a 43 player limit plus taxi squad concepts for 1976.
Mottorelli’s Yellowjackets, winless in seven, face UW La Crosse, UW Oshkosh, and Bemidji State as Memorial Field hosts Parents Day at 1:30 p.m. La Crosse, 4-3 overall, remains tough with the league’s best defense while Superior buckles under inexperience and a string of fumbles. Harring’s Eagles aim to finish strong with adjusted goals and Chris Hougen at quarterback as conference leaders Platteville and other matchups loom.
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