Milwaukee Rival Here Friday for First Home Game
The Kenosha Chiefs open 1949 at Simmons Athletic field hosting Ed Raatz’s Milwaukee club led by Elroy Hirsch and Stan Heath. Hirsch, a 387 hitter and former Michigan star, can pitch and play outfield. Wallen covers third base.
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Chiefs
Simmons Athletic Field
Ed Raatz
Norm Wallen
Elroy Hirsch
Wallen
Indianapolis
Boston Braves
Wausau
Wilkes-Barre
Hirsch
Kenosha Chiefs
Wing Park
Elgin
Ill
Elroy
Crazy Legs” Hirsch
Stan Heath
Carl Fischbach
Ray Wallen
University of Michigan
Wolverines
Michigan
Mezzonette
Rome
Nabarek
Hust
Burns
Dodgers Edge Giants in 14th Inning Classic
Carl Furillo, once doubted by Leo Durocher for hitting right-handed pitchers, belted a 14th inning home run off Larry Jansen to lift the Dodgers over the Giants in a dramatic early season showdown.
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Leo Durocher
Brooklyn
Larry Jansen
Dodgers
Jansen
Dodger
Furillo
Roy Campanella
Dave Koslo
Banta
Barney Shotton
Jackie Robinson
Johnny Mize
Robinson
Mize
Russo Cashes 4940 Prize In Auto Race
Bill Holland won $51,575 for himself and Lou Moore in the Indianapolis speedway race setting a new prize record with a collection of trophies and gifts. Johnny Parsons took $18,250 for second as the event posted a $179,150 total prize fund.
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Indianapolis
Bill Holland
Reading, Paroller Rink
Lou Moore
Holland
Billy Arnold
Moore
Bardach Brothers
Indiana
Chamber of Commerce
Indianapolis Motor Speedway Corporation
Johnny Parsons
van Nuys
Calif
Myron Fohr
Milwaukee
Paul Russo
Hammond
Ind
Emil Andres
Blue Island
Ill
Norman Houser
Snead wins 1949 PGA title in comeback over Palmer
White Sulphur Springs star Sam Snead from West Virginia defeated Johnny Palmer of North Carolina 3 and 2 to claim the 1949 PGA Championship. Snead, chasing a third major this year, also leads the 1949 money list with 12610.83 and 3500 from the victory.
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White Sulphur Springs
W. Va
Johnny Palmer
Badin
N. C
Professional Golfers Association
Snead
Palmer
Sam
Chicago
Lloyd Mangrum
County Baseball Results Over Weekend Reported
Silver Lake dropped two decisions to Antioch 6 to 3 and Racine Merchants 6 to 0. Wilmot defeated Thompson's of Racine 5 to 0 with Richards pitching four hit ball. Skora and Haase each had two hits for Wilmot. The Lakers are set to host Pleasant Prairie Sunday.
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Antioch
Racine Merchants
Lakers
Pleasant Prairie
Wilmot
Thompson's
Racine
Richards
Skora
Haase
Snead Dominates Afternoon in Greensboro Open Match
The Masters veteran Sam Snead carded a 69 on the par 71 layout and pulled away from Johnny during the lunchtime intermission. Snead led from the fourth hole with a birdie two on the par three twenty-second and never trailed thereafter.
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Greensboro
Wisconsin Bowling Proprietors Meet At Chippewa Falls
Kenosha bowling alley proprietors will attend the state association convention at Chippewa Falls on June 6 and 7 to discuss many important details. Hans Guttormsen of Kenosha serves as secretary of the Wisconsin State Bowling Proprietors association and sits on the board of directors.
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Kenosha
Chippewa Falls
Hans Guttormsen
Wisconsin State Bowling Proprietors Association
Coach Emil Ladyko Named Head Football Coach at Arizona State College
Emil Ladyko, former Columbus University and professional end, named head football coach at Arizona State college in Flagstaff. He succeeds Nick Ragus, who moved to an administrative post at Miami high school. Nicaraguans turning rapidly to machine-made cigarettes.
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Flagstaff
Ariz
U.P
Emil Ladyko
Columbia University
Arizona State College
Nick Ragus
Miami
Leahy Rebuilds Notre Dame Roster With System Shifts
Notre Dame coach Frank Leahy reshapes the 1941 lineup adopting the modern T formation with motion. Players move positions from end to tackle and guard to center as Leahy tests combinations, aiming to avert holes and maximize team efficiency. He says the players decide on changes, promising a tough season ahead.
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South Bend
NEA
Frank Leahy
Notre Dame
S. C
Leahy
Classic Softball Upsets Highlight Last Night's Play
Three games decided by one run, including a 14 inning marathon, featured Nash-Kenosha Inc and Kingsbury Beer remaining unbeaten. Sunshyne Dairy upset Tee's Service 4 3 while Tyson’s fell 4 3 in 14 innings. Michael's Bar notched its first win 9 3 over Pitt's Decorating as tomorrow's top clash sets Nash-Kenosha against Kingsbury for sole lead.
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Mac’s Zippers
Sunshyne Dairy
Tee’s Service
Nash-Kenosha, Inc
Tyson's
Michael's Bar
Pitts Decorating
Nash Kenosha Inc
Kingsbury Beer
Tee
Nash Kenosha
Tyson
Bill Alsted
Kingsbury
Zippers
Michael’s
Bar
Pitt
Tee’s
The
Columbus
Sunshyne
Roosevelt
Alex Schwaiko
Dick Singer
Mikolas
Bob Dart
John Schnurr
Alex Labanov
Mike Molinaro
Ben Covelli
Emerald Knutson
Anthonsen
Les Neuman
Eddie Lobacz
Pet Kingsbury Beer
Tee's Service Seer Ewes
Sunshyne Dairy Zippers
Tyson's Tre Eens Pitts
Evans Named Captain of Wisconsin Badgers 1950 Baseball Team
Gene Evans of Green Bay will lead the Wisconsin Badgers baseball squad as captain for 1950. The junior second baseman was chosen by teammates at a meeting. Chick Lowe of Madison was named captain for the just-concluded season, with Floyd Lowe of Sheboygan cited as MVP on the 1949 squad.
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Wis
U.P
Gene Evans
Green Bay
University of Wisconsin
Evans
Chick Lowe
Lowe
Badger
Floyd Lowe
Sheboygan
Brewers Back on Top In Association Race
Nash Kenosha Inc. edged Tyson's 4 3 in 14 innings on John Inele s double scoring Ken Rusecki. Jake Hansen started for Nash six innings. Brombeck fanned 11 in relief. Eddie Meier homered for Nash. Gallo pitched 14 innings for Tyson s. Milwaukee Brewers regain top spot with 2 0 win over Kansas City as Epperly earns fifth decision.
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Rusko
Nash Kenosha Inc
Tyson
John Inele
Ken Rusecki
Rusecki
Jake Hansen
Nash
Dick Brombeck
Mundy
Gallo
Tysons
Eddie Meier
Michael
George Bosman
Pitts
Earl Kovacs
John Ludwig
Len Broneske
Jack Broesch
Kingsbury
Rice
Luebke
Peterson
Dielmann
W.ricker
Lehman
M.conley
Trotta
Hartman
Alsted
Babros
Rosko
Ricker
Hughes
Goodman
McGovern
L. Ricker
Tee
Dart
Schnurr
Georno
Covelli
Labanow
Smolik
A.sh’aiko
Knudson
Cf Singer
Mikolas
Clawson
Molinaro
P.shwaiko
Renzulli
Anthonsen
Wilson
Lobacz
Penman
Nash-Kenosha
Tyson’s
Baas
RH Johnson
Sanpoalo
Hollister
Andrucci
Aiello
Rockwood
Meo
Meier
Kivi
Allo
Matuano
Ferrarro
Hansen
Carbone
Doerr Says Back Hurt Not Serious
Bobby Doerr of the Boston Red Sox minimized a back injury from fielding practice before an exhibition versus Scranton. He said the pain was slight after a ground ball incident, left for the clubhouse, and did not play as Boston won 13 to 2 in Cleveland.
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U.P
Bobby Doerr
Boston Red Sox
Doerr
Red Sox
Cleveland
Boston
Pack Closing in On Will Marshall
Pack closing in on Willard Marshall of New York, pace-setter in the National league batting race. Marshall leads by a slim margin at .368, with Ralph Kiner at .366, Eddie Kazak .364, and Red Schoendienst also high. Cincinnati coach Tony Cuccinello once hit safely six straight times in 1931.
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New York
Willard Marshall
Marshall
Pittsburgh
Ralph Kiner
Kiner
Eddie Kazak
St. Louis
Red Schoendienst
Cincinnati
Tony Cuccinello
Reds
Wilkinson Named Coach of All-Star Team
Charles Bud Wilkinson, famed Oklahoma coach and former all-star player, was selected to lead the 16th all-star college team. The squad will meet the Philadelphia Eagles on August 12, following his Sugar Bowl season with the Sooners.
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Chicago
U.P
Charles
Bud) Wilkinson
Oklahoma University
Sooners
North Carolina
Philadelphia Eagles
City Softball Schedule Highlights for Thursday
Industrial softball action at Lincoln 3 and Roosevelt features Macwhyte Club, Dynamatic, Snap-on Tools, Reddy Kilo watt, Sha, Inc., Mac's Zippers, Tee's Service, Sunshyne Dairy, Michael's Tavern, Pitts Decorating, Tyson's. U.A.W. Local 72 has a bye. Classic league games at Columbus and Roosevelt begin at 7:30 or 8:30.
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Kingsbury Beers
Nash-Kenosha, Inc
Mac's Zippers
Tee’s
Roosevelt
Dairy
Michael's
Pitts
Tyson's
Industrial Softball League
Macwhyte Club
Dynamatic
Lincoln
Reddy Kilowatt
U.A.W
Tee's Service
Pitts Decorating
Baseball Standings And Schedule From AP Update
How They Stand by Associated Press lists standings for American Association and National League teams with Milwaukee Kansas City tied 2 0 and Minneapolis 12 St Paul 2. It notes Boston 7 Philadelphia 6 and Brooklyn 6 New York 4 in 14 innings. Tomorrow's schedule includes multiple games across leagues and cities.
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Minneapolis
St. Paul
Boston
Philadelphia
Brooklyn
New York
Indianapolis
Toledo
Louisville
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National League
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Cincinnati
Washington
Cleveland
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St. Paulee Ee
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Philadelphia Ee
Estes Wee
Boston Se
Detroit Es
Peete Wee Wene
Cleveland En
Churchill Downs To Be Sold Soon To Non-Profit
Directors of the American Turf association voted unanimously to sell Churchill Downs to a non profit corporation. The sale would turn all future profits of the track over to the University of Louisville medical school and would exempt the Downs from taxes.
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U.P
Churchill Downs
American Turf Association
University of Louisville Medical School
the Downs
Eagles schedule seven night games this season
The champion Philadelphia Eagles announce a 17 game exhibition and regular season plan with seven night games. They will not meet Green Bay this year.
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Philadelphia
Philadelphia Eagles
Eagles
Green Bay
Ned Ten Eyck A Syracuse Coach Undefeated Sculler
Ned Ten Eyck, Syracuse crew coach since 1938, had a long undefeated run as a sculler. He competed from 1895 to 1901 without a loss, establishing a remarkable early career record.
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Syracuse
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