Monroe Cheesemakers edge Chicago invaders 60 59 in late winner
Jim Dearth scored 30 as Monroe’s Cheesemakers beat Wendell Phillips High School 60 59 at home on a four second left Bloom basket. Dearth sparked a late rally tying the game at 57 57 with two minutes left while Chicago’s Farmer led with 21 points. Bloom’s final basket sealed the Wisconsin State contenders victory before Christmas break.
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Stout Unbeaten In WSUC Action
Stout remains the sole unbeaten WSUC team after La Crosse defeated Platteville 94 87. La Crosse tied for second with Platteville and Oshkosh at 3 1 while Stout leads 5 0 as WSUC play resumes January 7 with Stout hosting Platteville. Erv Henderson was ejected for slugging before halftime.
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Weeklong Adult Cage Action Schedule
James Mauermann park director announced this week’s adult league schedule. Wednesday features Swiss Colony versus Local 58 at 7 p.m., First National against Stricklers at 8 p.m., and Winslow versus Rambler of Monroe at 9 p.m. Thursday brings Joe’s Private Club versus GCTC at 7 p.m., South Wayne against Pearl City at 8 p.m., and Orangeville versus Office at 9 p.m.
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Lost Act Remains Unfound in Illogical Case
A perplexing case centers on a missing act claimed to be crucial yet no trace surfaces. Investigators pursue leads as witnesses offer conflicting memories about the stored performance piece.
Winzenried Leads Cheesemakers Past Phillips Jay Vee 65 61
Monroe Cheesemakers beat Chicago Phillips 65 to 61 at home. Winzenried scores 25 and Spring 13, Larson 11, with three Monroe players in double figures. Phillips, led by Thomas with 18, fouls and free throw disparities noted.
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High School Basketball Scores From Recent Games
Tomah 80 61 Manston Black River Falls 87 66 Sparta Coleman 99 97 Oconto Falls five overtimes Monroe 60 Chicago Phil lips 59 Racine Horlick 65 Kenosha Bradford 64 Racine Park 76 Madison La Follette 55 Racine St Catherine 86 Racine Lutheran 61 Madison East 72 Madison West 48 Madison Central 53 Beloit 47 Janesville 60 Kenosha Tremper 48 Portage 106 Wisconsin Dells Madison Edgewood 79 Beloit Catholic 32 Monona Grove 76 Menasha 40 Mt Horeb 66 Verona 61 Atkinson 77 Watertown Baraboo 87 Sauk Prairie 64.
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NFL season attendance hits record with nearly five million
The National Football League closed the season with unofficial attendance of 4,906,364 across 98 games, surpassing last year’s official record of 4,563,049 as the league set a fifth straight attendance high.
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Packers Tie 24 24 With 49ers in Must-Win Games
Green Bay coach Vince Lombardi lamented the 24 24 tie with San Francisco that prevents a Western Conference title. John Brodie set up the late tying TD to Vern Burke as Willie Wood’s long return was nullified on a controversial play. Packers prepare for a playoff at Green Bay against Baltimore after Christmas with Taylor and Hornung nursing injuries.
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Vikings Spill Bears in Finale
In Chicago the Minnesota Vikings defeated the Chicago Bears 24-7 with two late touchdowns in the final 90 seconds. Rip Hawkins returned an interception 35 yards for the winning score at 1:05, as Minnesota claimed a 7-7 season and fifth place, while Gale Sayers set an NFL record with his 22nd rushing TD for Chicago.
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Pro Football Standings and Upcoming Playoff Matchups
Standings show Baltimore and Green Bay tied in key matchup as Western Conference bets on playoff tilt. Eastern champion candidates include Baltimore at Green Bay with implications for next weekend games.
Gustafson Named to Milwaukee Classic All Star Squad
MARQUETTE players Tom Flynn and Bob Wolf earned spots on the Milwaukee Classic all-star team after the Warriors won the tournament 75-74 over Washington Wisconsin. Ken Gustafson joined the mythical squad while West Virginia’s Ron Williams earned MVP honors and teammate Steve Olsen also made the squad.
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Badgers Fall 5 1 as Gopher Powers Win
Minnesota crushed Wisconsin 5-1 in a college hockey game with the Badgers limited to 13 shots. Goalie Gary Johnson finished with 52 saves as Wisconsin drops to 3-2 while Minnesota improves to 2-3.
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Jumpers Seek New Records at Ridge Ski Event
Olympic ski jumpers prepare for the season opener at Terrapin Ridge Ski Area on Sunday December 26 aiming to beat distance and form records. Last year John Ballant led in distance with 191 feet, while Bob Keck topped form in Class A. other winners included Wally Wakefield and Bill Bakke. Over 50 jumpers expected amid hopes of better weather.
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Willie Mays Quits Job Corps Promotion for Career
Salt Lake City notes Willie Mays quits promoting the Job Corps due to nervous exhaustion amid a string of collapses. The 34 year old, once the NL MVP and top earner, fainted at a theater event, then rode home with Giants manager Herman Franks. Doctors advise rest. Franks expects him in good shape by spring after a long season with 52 homers and a .317 average.
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