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Newspaper
Kenosha Evening News
Location
Kenosha, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1949
Page
12
Joe DiMaggio returns to the Yankee lineup to power a 5 4 win over the Red Sox as he homers and makes a crucial ninth inning catch. The win extends New Yorks lead while other major league results unfold with Kellner, Lemon, and Roe winning for their clubs.
The Kingsbury Beer softball team leads the Lake Shore invitational as the first of 14 contenders in a July Lake Front stadium tournament. About 25 teams bid, with brackets planning Wisconsin Illinois talent and strong lineups. Joe Rosko is a standout pitcher. Kenosha clubs enrich the field for top level competition.
Illinois horsemen oppose night thoroughbred racing awaiting governor approval. Jimmy Jones and Johnny Nerud warn it could cheapen the sport and push many out. Harold Hoffman of the Illinois Thoroughbred Breeders Association and Arlington and Washington Parks leaders stress need for full horsemen agreement before any floodlight switch.
Willie Pep cancels tomorrow night's scheduled fight with Jean Mougin in Syracuse due to a minor back injury. Louis Vicusi announces the featherweight king's bout moved to July 6.
Pred Pike operated the time clock at Detroit Olympic Stadium during Detroit Red Wings hockey games for 21 years, a longtime fixture noted in local sports coverage.
Green Bay announces the signing of veteran end Ted Cook and rookie tackle Jim Goodman from the University of Maryland. Cook is in his third NFL season after joining from the Detroit Lions last year. Goodman stands six feet five and weighs 265 pounds and was drafted in 1946.
The Kenosha Comets open a three night set with Muskegon at Simmons Athletic Field after a 4 0 loss to Grand Rapids. Mildred Earp 7th win hurled a four hit shutout as Grand Rapids swept the series. The Comets endured a batting slump with only 10 hits and 2 runs in the three games.
Kingsbury Beers beat Tyson's 8-0 as Frank Barca spoiled Joe Rosko's no hitter with a late single. Rosko walked none and struck out seven in a perfect first eight innings. Mac's Zippers edged Sunshyne Dairy 5-4 in Roosevelt Park nightcap. Nash Kenosha defeated Michael's Tavern 3-0 at Columbus. Tee's Service won 3-2 over Pitts Decorating.
Eddie Waitkus packed his bags at Illinois Masonic hospital in almost perfect condition and expected one last checkup before release. He agreed to attend the arraignment of Ruth Steinhagen, 19, accused of shooting him, as a psychiatrist deemed her mentally unsound.
The St. Paul Saints moved a half game behind the league leading Indianapolis Indians by winning while Indy was idle due to rain. St. Paul beat Louisville 7 to 1, while Minneapolis shut out Columbus 7 to 0 and Kansas City topped Toledo 6 to 3.
Thursday June 30 brings multiple games across leagues. UAW Local 72 faces Reddy Kilo Watt at Lincoln 1, Sunshyne Dairy meets Tee's Service at Columbus, Nash Kenosha Inc vs Tysons at Roosevelt, Macwhyte Club has a bye. Also Classic League pers at Columbus and cadet baseball action starts at 9 am with Ramrods vs Falcons, Vagabonds vs Shmoos, Blue Caps vs Beavers at Lincoln 1 Pennoyer Stadium.
Oklahoma City reports Marvin Whited announced his resignation as a scout for the Philadelphia Eagles of the National Football League.
Boston Braves manager Billy Southworth named the Lee Dodgers and St. Louis Cardinals as the teams his club must beat to stay in the National League pennant race. He cautioned that any league club could upset the standings and blamed pitching for the Braves’ injuries and slump. Del Crandall impressed, while Cardinals reserves and outfield depth drew praise and Dodgers were considered a equals. He hinted the Braves may soon surge.
The article notes that there is now no limit on the amount of money an American may carry into France, highlighting a change in monetary import rules and its potential impact on travelers and currency controls.
The Kenosha Optimist Club and Kenosha Wheelmen sponsor a stock bike derby at the Washington bowl on Saturday afternoon July 16 open to Kenosha youths 15 and under. A bike safety event will be led by Lee Chartier of the sheriff's department with Don Gill and Norman Hill supervising races. George Limpert heads the Optimist club details and a parade, multiple age group bike races, and novelty events are planned with awards for the oldest rider. A band will provide parade music.
Twenty sightless golfers will compete July 8 and 9 in the National Blind Golf tournament at Plymouth Country Club in Norristown Pennsylvania. Clint Russel, 54, of Duluth Minnesota, defends his title. Caddies guide sightless players by lining up feet, gauging distance by sound, and signaling putts with a flag beam.
The KYF building will host registration starting Thursday for all youths 15 years and under who wish to compete in an upcoming program. Iran bans an American film accusing it of offending India in a recent move.
American Association results list St. Paul beating Louisville 7 1 and Kansas City 6 Toledo 3, Minneapolis 7 Columbus 0, Milwaukee at Indianapolis postponed by rain. National League all night games New York 2 Boston 1, Brooklyn 5 Philadelphia 3, St. Louis 5 Chicago 0, Cincinnati at Pittsburgh postponed. American League Cleveland 4 Detroit 2, New York 5 Boston 4, Philadelphia 6 Washington 1, St. Louis 7 Chicago 6 in 12 innings. Tomorrow schedule shows matches across cities with all games listed as scheduled.
In Rhinelander Wisconsin a Cincinnati pair landed a 41 pound muskie, 53 inches long, after a 30 minute fight on Indian Lake. Teens Bill Macke and Ken Lobitz said the catch is the year’s largest reported in the area. The story also notes seven National League players with lifetime batting averages above .300.
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