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Newspaper

La Crosse Tribune

Location

La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Oct 30, 1965

Page

4

Tomah ends BRF title hopes in 25-7 win

Tomah defeated Black River Falls 25-7 spoiling BRF homecoming and dropping them from the South Central Conference title chase. Tomah combined 111 rushing yards with 150 passing yards on 11 of 19 as Ducklow led with two rushing scores and Semz and Henry also scoring. Reedsburg clinched the SCC title with a 60-6 victory over Richland Center.

Black River Falls Wis Tomah Tigers Sam Young Baraboo Sauk Prairie Reedsburg Richland Center Bob Ducklow Dennis Linder Rich Henry Linder Henry Ducklow Dennis Semz Dan Wahl BRF Roger Kruk BBF Indians Semz Wahl Boruska Dan Bohen Dan Schmitt Bohen Schmitt Doug Blakeslee R. Center Oel

Holmen Romps to Unbeaten Coulee Title Clincher

Holmen High clinched the Coulee Conference championship with a 12-7 win over Gale Ettrick, finishing the season undefeated in league play. Key scores came from Bob Anderson on two short runs, while Gale Ettrick’s Jim Mahoney scored on a one-yard run and extra point.

Sauk City Wis Baraboo Sauk Prairie Greg Jones Dennis Terry Dave Terry Bob Cottrill Dennis Tourdot la Crosse Tribune Galesville Holmen High Coulee Gale Ettrick Holmen Neil Nelson Vikings Bob Anderson Jim Mahoney Terry Ryan Redmen Roy Grade Hilltoppers Onalaska Chuck Willson Ken Schultz Peek Schultz Dave Antony Paydirt Pete Cavadini Bangor O—Willson Antony O— Willson McCann

Chuvalo Versus Terrell Set For Monday Title Fight

In Toronto at Maple Leaf Gardens, WBA heavyweight champ Ernie Terrell faces challenger George Chuvalo in a 15 round bout. Terrell relies on a jab and clinching style, while Chuvalo aims to close distance and attack the midsection, with about 13,000 expected in attendance and reported purses of 45 000 each or 25 percent for Chuvalo and 35 percent for Terrell.

Toronto Canada George Chuvalo Ernie Terrell Terrell Chuvalo Toronto Bull Maple Leaf Gardens

Mantzke Tops Strike N Spare League At Spartan Lanes

Mantzke scored 533 to lead Strike N Spare League at Spartan Lanes in Sparta Wisconsin Rita Woodworth added 498 Eleanor Frosch 493 Jolene Hansen 491 with a 206 single Arla Redman 483 Janice Raymer 210 Verne ta Vian 200 The Monroe County Telephone Co led team totals with 2464 in series and 880 in a single game.

Sparta Wis Shelby Mantzke Spartan Lanes Rita Woodworth Eleanor Frosch Jolene Hansen Arla Redman Janice Raymer Verneta Vian Monroe County Telephone Co

Northwestern Wins Triangular Cross Country Meet

Northwestern outpaced Minnesota and Iowa to win a four mile race. John Duffield led Northwestern with a fast time as teammates claimed the top three spots, giving Northwestern 26 points to Minnesota 43 and Iowa 58.

Iowa City Iowa Northwestern Minnesota John Duffield

Football Scores by Region and Statewide Totals

Regional results list football scores from multiple conferences and non conference games with team names such as Onalaska Holmen Trempealeau Arcadia West Salem Sparta Nekoosa Mauston Reedsburg De Soto Kickapoo Valley Seneca La Crosse Houston Rushford Canton Spring Grove Mable Caledonia and many others. Statewide totals include Madison Central Madison La Follette Racine Horlick and dozens more with varied scores.

Coulee Onalaska Bangor Holmen Gale-Ettrick Trempealeau Melrose-Mindoro Arcadia West Salem South Central Tomah Black River Falls Baraboo Sauk Prairie Portage Wisconsin Dells Sparta Nekoosa Mauston Viroqua Reedsburg Richland Center Scenic Central Royals Hillsboro Cashton Kickapoo Wonewoe Weston de Soto Brookwood Kickapoo Valley Seneca Blue River North Crawford Waureka Barneveld la Farge Root River Houston Rushford la Crescent Canton Spring Grove Peterson Mable Caledonia Wisconsin Prairie du Chien Muscoda Lancaster Mineral Point Fennimore Iowa-Grant River Valley Mt. Horeb Platteville Cuba City Boscobel West Grant BIG Riversan Claire Memorial Chippewa Chippewa alls = Wausau Eau Claire North Menomonie Mondovi Central Mauston Madonna Plainfield Almond Port Edwards Wild Rose Pittsville Westfield Adams Friendship

Prairie du Chien tops Muscoda in league opener

Prairie du Chien defeated Muscoda 25 13 to claim its first Southwestern Wisconsin Conference win. Gene Ingham and Terry Kramer each scored twice, Rasmussen intercepted three passes, and Prairie finished with 330 rushing yards and 33 passing yards.

Prairie DU Chien Wis Gene Ingham Terry Kramer Wisconsin Muscoda Ingham Kramer Larry Rasmussen Prairie

Christian Regains Lead In Statistics

New York AP reports quarterback Ron Christian has reclaimed the total offense lead after NIU's 38 to 12 win over Wisconsin Milwaukee last Saturday. Vilnis Ezerins of Wisconsin Whitewater stands with 771 rushing yards, ranking third nationally behind Eastern Washington’s Mel Stanton with 925. Christian accumulated 286 yards rushing and passing versus UWM to retake the lead.

NEW York Ron Christian Northern Illinois Wisconsin-Milwaukee Wisconsin Whitewater Vilnis Ezerins Mel Stanton Washington Christian UWM

Nominations Open for 1965 All Wisconsin High School Team

The La Crosse Tribune invites nominations for the 1965 All Wisconsin high school football team. Eligibility covers South Central Scenic Central Coulee Big Rivers Central Wisconsin Catholic and Dairyland conferences plus independent Onalaska Luther. Nomination should be sent to Jim Gunderson All State Football La Crosse Tribune La Crosse Wisconsin.

Associated Press la Crosse Tribune la Crosse Area South Central Scenic Central Coulee Big Rivers Central Wisconsin Catholic Dairyland Onalaska Luther Jim Gunderson la Crosse Wis

Hoag Wins Carleton Open Cross Country in 19 58

University of Minnesota freshman Steve Hoag claimed victory at the Carleton Open in Northfield over the 4 mile course, finishing in 19 minutes 58 seconds. No team scores were kept.

Northfield Minn Steve Hoag University of Minnesota Carleton

Madonna Downs Westfield Team 32–0 in Friday Football

Madonna Tri-County wins 32-0 over Plainfield at Plainfield. Jim Ryczek runs for 1 and 36 yards and returns a 65 yard interception for a TD, with Neve and St Louis also scoring on Ryczek passes. Madonna finishes season 3-2-1.

Plainfield Wis Tri County Madonna J. Ryczek Neve St. Louis G. Ryczek

Clarke Stowell Lead Bowlers At Vlasek s Lanes

In Tomah Wisconsin Les Clarke topped the St Mary s League at Vlasek s Lanes with 639 and a 276 high game. Dan Grygleski follow ed with 619 and a 240 opening. Badger Cafe led team scores at 2 761 while Town and Country Motors posted 2 275 with a 797 high. Phyllis Stowell had 565 and a 209 high single, Charlotte Howes 477.

Tomah Wis Les Clarke Dan Grygleski Badger Cafe Lion’s Club Phyllis Stowell Vlasek Charlotte Howes Town and Country Motors

Memorial and Wausau Tie For Big Rivers Crown

Memorial and Wausau finish 5-1 in the Big Rivers with co titles after Friday wins. Memorial routed Chippewa Falls 39-7 at Eau Claire behind Phil Hagen five touchdowns and 242 passing yards. Wausau toppled Eau Claire North 45-0 at home as Mark Staples scored four TDs. Chippewa Falls finished 4-2 with a TD by Dave Long.

Nekoosa Wis Sparta Lee Izard Fred Johnson Gayle Hornett S—lizard Johnson N— Sorenson S—Izard Wausau Big Rivers Eau Claire Memorial Chippewa Falls Eau Claire Eau Claire North Menomonie Mondovi la Crosse Central North la Crosse Logan Memorial Long Hagen East Hall Trickey Clifton Gordon

Royals overwhelm Hillsboro to clinch unbeaten season

Royall, led by Don Michel four touchdown effort, dominates Hillsboro 27-6 to seal a perfect conference record. The Panthers under coach Paul King finished 8-0 in the Scenic Central Conference with wins over De Soto Cash­­ton Westby Wonewoc Weston and New Lisbon, while Hillsboro falls to 4-2-1 despite a 25-yard score connection.

Hillsboro Wis Royals Don Michel Paul King Panthers de Soto Cashton Westby Wonewoc Weston New Lisbon Northeast Louisiana State Michel Ken Sletten Tom Fawcett

Browns and Vikings clash as Brown eyes big yardage at Cleveland

Cleveland hosts Minnesota in a pivotal NFL showdown. Jim Brown carries a career 11,506 yards and 100-yard games record as Frank Ryan passes to Gary Collins while Cleveland leads the Eastern Division 5-1 and Minnesota sits 3-3. The two teams, first meeting since 1961, contrast strong rushing with vulnerable passing defenses.

Cleveland Jimmy Brown Minnesota Vikings Municipal Stadium Cleveland Browns Vikings NFL Minnesota Viking Norm van Brocklin van Brocklin Brown Joe Perry Colt Jim Taylor Packers New York Browns Frank Ryan Gary Collins St. Louis Washington Philadelphia Pittsburgh Dallas

Ferree Aims Top Fifty In Almaden Meet

Jim Ferree led the Almaden tournament at San Jose with 11 under par 133 after a 67 round. He sits 51st on the year’s money list as he seeks top 50 exemptions for 1966, with $14 432.92 earned and a $7 200 prize at stake over the final rounds. Charles Coody and Bob Verney trail at 135 and 137, while leaders Al Geiberger and Steve Oppermann faltered.

Corona Calif San Jose North Carolina Almaden Country Club Charles Coody Fort Worth Tex South Africa Bob Verney Coody Verney al Geiberger

Kelly Lassiter Tied In Billiard Tourney

New York AP Ed Kelly of Baltimore and Luther Lassiter of Elizabeth City NC finished the first round of the National Invitation Pocket Billiard Championship with 5-3 records but both lost. Ed Taylor of Knoxville defeated Kelly 15 6 6 in seven innings and Joe Balsis of Minersville PA defeated Lassiter 15 8 1 in eight innings.

New York Ed Kelly Baltimore Luther Lassiter Elizabeth City N.C Kelly Lassiter Ed Taylor Knoxville Tenn Joe Balsis Minersville

Gobbler Handball Entries Due and Tournament Dates Set

Entry deadline for the Gobbler handball tournament at the YMCA is November 8 at 5 p.m. The single elimination event runs November 11 to 23. A golf tournament at Lake Tahoe Harrah’s promises a prize no less than a Rolls Royce for a hole in one.

YMCA Lake Tahoe

North Crawford And Seneca Post Triumphs

SENECA Wis Seneca routed Blue River 25 13 with a strong second quarter offense. Trautsch Burns and Swanson led Seneca scoring while Tully and Swanson added rushing and receiving threats for the 4 3 conference finish. North Crawford beat Waureka 32 9 as Halverson threw four touchdowns and ran for two.

Seneca Wis Blue River LeRoy Trautsch Peder Swanson Mike Burns Don Tully Swanson Br—Tiller Sorge S~ Trautsch Burns Pat Br— Georgeson S—Brockway

Player captures Australian Open title by six strokes

South African Gary Player won the Australian Open in Adelaide by six strokes for a four round total of 264. American Jack Nicklaus finished second at 270 after a final round 71, with Frank Phillips also 270. Peter Thomson ended with 271 after two strong rounds.

Adelaide Australia Gary Player Frank Phillips Jack Nicklaus Nicklaus Player Columbus Ohio Peter Thomson

Nine Teams Considered for Mineral Water Bowl

Excelsior Springs Mo AP nine teams are under consideration for the Mineral Water Bowl to be played Nov. 27. The list includes Maryville State, Washington University Missouri, Springfield State, Northern Illinois University, Colorado Western College, Nebraska State at Wyne, North Dakota State, Parsons College, and Austin College.

Excelsior Springs Maryville Mo. State Washington

Mengelt Fires 279 In Men’s Straightaway Bowling

Milman Mengelt nearly perfect with nine consecutive strikes at South Lanes as he posted a 279 in Friday’s Men's Straightaway League. His 3 game total reached 596.

Milman Mengelt Mengelt

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