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Newspaper
Monroe Evening Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1952
Page
5
In Pasadena the Rose Bowl pits Wisconsin’s T formation against USC’s single wing as observers expect a mix of tactics from coach Ivy Williamson. The game features potential spread passing, quarterback reads, and possible surprises from Wisconsin or adjustments by USC, with lineups and players noted for both teams.
Monroe squads posted a 2-2 mark at the Janesville allday tournament. Monroe beat Edgerton with the Friendly Indians and Gra-Y teams winning while the Janesville top entry defeated Monroe 32-28. Gordy Stauffacher led Monroe with 12 points as Jerry Staffon fouled out in the first half.
Wisconsin dominated the 1951 sports year with a Rose Bowl bid and Big Ten title chase led by All-America tackle Dave Suminski. Beloit, St. Norbert, LaCrosse, and Platteville excelled. Packers, Badgers, and Badger athletes set records while Milwaukee Brewers claimed a division title and Wisconsin high schools produced state champions.
Marean wins both high series and game in Major bowling league last night with a 539 series and 225 game. Final counts include Vic Marean 593 total, Lou Hackle 580, Donovan Jones 571, Deb Share 571, and Ed Pickett 568. Team wins span Chav rons Maple Grove Inn Clinic Pharmacy Seven Up Knipschilds Rees Badger Grace Berndt Wilma Walters Marie Dearth Durgin and others across multiple clubs.
MIAMI Fla The turf world salutes an 18 year old jockey Lawrence Mas boy who rode four winners in seven mounts at Tropical Park yesterday to surpass the 388 mark set by Walter Miller in 1906 Joe Culmone and Willie Shoemaker equaled Miller s 388 in 1950 but few others have approached it.
Horace Ashenfelter describes his greatest thrill as having wife Lillian in the Helsinki stands during his Olympic steeplechase win over Vladimir Kasantzev. He also receives the James E. Sullivan Memorial Trophy for Olympic success, the nation’s first distance title since 1908.
Bob Pettit led LSU to a 70-65 win over defending champion St Louis in the Sugar Bowl basketball final. The 6'9" star scored 28 points, outpacing St Louis' Tom Lillis. Rain prevented completion of Sugar Bowl tennis events, with singles unfinished and doubles final not played.
Shullsburg defeated Monticello in the Brodhead holiday invitational, pulling away 20-7 in the final period after trailing 36-19 through three quarters. Jack Burns scored 25 for Shullsburg while Bob Zweifel led Monticello with 24. Brodhead also posted a 49-33 win in the consolation game, as Coach Eckerman’s Brodhead squad led 25-8 at halftime.
In New Year’s football bowl day, about 400000 tickets sold signal strong public interest. Rose Bowl in Pasadena expects 103000 for Wisconsin or Big Ten entry, Sugar Bowl 82000 featuring Georgia Tech and Mississippi, Cotton Bowl about 75000 Tennessee v Texas, Orange Bowl 64000 Alabama v Syracuse, Gator Bowl 37000 Tulsa v Florida, Salad Bowl Phoenix with San Diego Naval versus 101st Airborne, Sun Bowl El Paso Mississippi Southern versus College of the Pacific, Tangerine Bowl Orlando East Texas States versus Tennessee Tech.
Monroe athletes invaded Dakota last night to trim the Dakota basketball aggregation 76 to 62. High scorers included Jerry Dwyer 21 and Leo Butts 15. Purcell schedules games for the local team.
Dallas reports the Tennessee Vols' famed coach Gen Bob Neyland returned from Florida where he had health concerns. He plans to join the team for the Cotton Bowl against Texas, with Harvey Robinson leading on the field and Neyland available in the dressing room and bench.
Minnesota riding a five game winning streak after a 64 47 win over Michigan State last night advances to a non league test against Marquette. Northwestern hosts Notre Dame in the New Year’s Eve Big Ten stand in Chicago with Notre Dame at 6 1 and Northwestern 1 3. Illinois opened strong and built an early 11 0 lead before cruising past St Mary’s California 9465 in Champaign for their fifth win in six starts.
LaMotta and Nordico collide in a Coral Gables Coliseum light heavyweight bout with a title try for the winner. An IBC spokesman says the victor earns a shot at Archie Moore, though Moore must first defend against Joey Maxim after winning the crown on December 17.
Madison notes sportscaster Fred Gage headed home from Pasadena to be at his sick six year old daughter Barbara who has suffered a kidney ailment for about three years. He learned of her condition yesterday and booked passage home last night.
Australia completed its 4-1 series win as Vic Seixas secured the lone U.S. victory by defeating Ken McGregor, while Frank Sedgman defeated Tony Trabert. The report also notes a Tasmanian gold discovery in 1851 and a tin strike two decades later.
Southern California enters as a one touchdown favorite to beat Wisconsin in the Rose Bowl, aiming to end Big Ten dominance. USC boasts nine straight wins after a 1 loss season while the Big Ten co-champions stand 6-2-1. Past bowl clashes favored the Coast four of six times, but results have been mixed. An estimated 100,000 fans pack the Arroyo Se.
Albany society pages list numerous Christmas and holiday visits across Wisconsin. Families from Albany, Brodhead, Monroe, Beloit, Madison, and Evansville hosted relatives and friends including Steindorf, Peckham, Gilbertson, Edwards, and others, with travels to Fennimore and Nakoma Florida destinations noted. Community members, teachers, and students such as Miss Tella Griffen and Roger Steindorf are mentioned among gatherings and travels.
Kansas State, one of the tallest teams in the Big Seven, claimed its third league tournament title by beating Kansas 93 to 87 in Kansas City. Coach Jack Gardner’s Wildcats, then ranked No 1 in the AP poll, maintained a steady lead over Phog Allen’s NCAA champions throughout a hard fought, physical title clash.
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