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Newspaper

La Crosse Tribune

Location

La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Aug 02, 1946

Page

5

Frick warns against beaning in N L games

Umpire association head Willy Frick warned Brooklyn manager Leo Durocher and St. Louis manager Eddie Dyer about bean balls after frequent near hits and crowding pitches in the Cardinal Dodger series. He cited six hits by Dodgers on Cardinals and four by Cardinals on Dodgers, and noted a $200 fine for managers with willful pitches. Dyer denied filing a formal complaint. Durocher had no comment.

New York Leo Durocher Brooklyn Dodgers Eddie Dyer St. Louis Cardinals Redbirds Frick Durocher Dyer Brooklyn St. Louis Dodgers

Sportsmen's Bar Team Posts 22nd Loop Win

Sportsmen's Bar Team annexed its twenty second league win of the season in Tavern league play at Isle La Plume by trouncing Red Arrow 9-6. Olson and Potts each had three hits for the winners and Lawrence added two. Dikeman and Koelbl led the losers with two hits apiece.

G'S Bar Isle la Plume Red Arrow Olson Potts Lawrence Dikeman Koelbl Shimshak Arnie Roosevelt Vet's Club Onalaska F. Wittenberg Leo Johnnie South Avenue

Mud Hens Top Brewers With Eighth Inning Rally

The Toledo Mud Hens beat the Milwaukee Brewers 4 3 after a two run eighth inning rally. Pinch hitter Les Moss drove in the winning run as Don Black took the loss after ten hits and three straight defeats. Johnny Pavlick earned the win with Bill Scott starting for Milwaukee. Colum bus edged Kansas City 2 1 and St Paul beat Louisville 7 2 in the American Association.

Toledo Mud Hens Milwaukee Brewers Minneapolis Indianapolis Columbus Kansas City St. Paul Louisville Les Moss Toledo Don Black Ira Hutchinson Owen Scheetz Brewers Johnny Pavlick Bill Scott

Green Bay Muffs Chance To Grab Ist In Wisconsin League

Green Bay muffed a shot at first in the Wisconsin State league as Fond du Lac beat them 8-2 after five errors. Oshkosh Giants were idle due to rain in Wausau. Sheboygan Indians swept Janesville 4-2 and 8-0 in seven innings, and Wisconsin Rapids shut out Appleton 3-0. If Green Bay had defeated Fond du Lac they would have closed within four percentage points of Oshkosh.

Green Bay Bluejays Oshkosh Fond du Lac Giants Wausau Sheboygan Indians Janesville Wisconsin Rapids Appleton Jays Oshkosh Giants

Minshall Enters Ragged Jim in Monroe Fair Races

Dr. G. W. Minshall of Viroqua enters Ragged Jim, his famed harness racing horse, in the Monroe fair this week and plans further fall circuit entries. Ragged Jim gained prominence at Santa Anita in Los Angeles this summer, winning a fast trotting race against top competition with Minshall driving.

Vn Rogra Wis G. W. Minshall Viroqua Ragged Jim Monroe Fair Santa Anita Los Angeles Minshall

Grand Forks Edges Eau Claire 3-2 in tight game

Wisconsin league action saw Grand Forks defeat Eau Claire 3-2 and Sioux Falls top Superior 15-4. Far go-Moorhead Twins beat St. Cloud 7-3 while Aberdeen edged Duluth 6-3 in other games.

Wisconsin Grand Forks Eau Claire Sioux Falls Superior Fargo-Moorhead Twins St. Cloud Aberdeen Duluth

Cardinals edge Dodgers 3 1 in tense game breakup

St Louis wins 3-1 over Brooklyn as Pete Reiser suffers mild concussion and Dodgers lose two key players. Brecheen starts strong for Cardinals, Slaughter, Marion and Rice contribute early offense. Yankees move to second, Harder beats Tigers 4-2, Red Sox drop to collapse in AL standings. Cubs blanked by Senators as rain postpones doubleheader.

Associated Press St. Louis Cardinals Chicago Cubs Redbirds Brooklyn Dodgers Cubs Dodgers Peter Reiser Whitey Kurowski Pete Reiser Reiser Eddie Stanky Enos Slaughter Dodger Leo Durocher Harry Cat Brecheen Brooks Joe Medwick Erv Dusak Dyer Howie Poiret New York Yankees Detroit Tigers Bengals Cleveland Boston Red Sox Joe Cronin Mel Harder Joe Berry

Deadline set for city singles tennis entries this Saturday

City tennis entries close Saturday August 3 at 7 p m. Contact director Bill Baker at 2730 M to enter with a fifty cent fee. Leading men’s entries include defending champ Herman Babe Derouin Bob Novak Leo Kenny Bill Baker Ted Solie Jack Fry Jim Scheel Howard Rocert Don Fry Glen Selbo Charley Weigent Wayne Bohrnstedt and Tommy Howe. Dick Finley, singles champion before the war, is expected to be discharged and play.

Bill Baker Herman Babe) Derouin Bob Novak Leo Kenny Ted Solie Jack Fry Jim Scheel Howard Rocert

National Loop Player Delegates Resume Meet

National league player delegates resume their session in New York with 16 representatives in Ford Frick's office. They plan to revisit topics such as clubhouse sanitary conditions and abolishment of double headers after night games. Additional issues include expenses for players sold or traded, extending the post-season exhibition period, and the pension fund plan. Philadelphia Phillies delegates push for all major league clubs to have representation at the next meeting with club owners.

New York Ford Frick Philadelphia Phillies

La Banskys Team Surges Into First

In SPARTA Wisconsin La Bansky's Service beat Holdt's Recreation 8 to 4 to move into first place in the league's second half. Key plays included a booted error on a first-inning ball by Bosco Pierce, a Betthauser triple, and later two runs via doubles by Betthauser and Jenkins. Holdt's tallied eight hits but six errors aided the loss. Market Tavern outscored Wonder Bar 14 to 13 after a late rally.

Sparta Wis Memorial Park la Bansky Holdt la Bansky’s Jenkins Bosco Pierce Betthauser Schwier Manuel Tighe Harris Fritsch Pierce Wandschneider Market Tavern Wonder Bar Market Hahn Millard Market Tavern Battery Bean Peters Davy James Wonder Recreation

Sparta Stops BAF Team 3-1 in Wisconsin

Sparta baseball team invaded Black River Falls and beat the home squad 3-1 in a game marked by sharp pitching and a 20 minute dispute over gate receipts. Sparta scored three unearned runs off costly fielding while BAF managed one run on three hits including Kiddie’s triple. Kjos pitched for the losers allowing three hits. Johnson worked seven innings for Sparta and gave up four hits.

Black River Falls Wis Sparta Kjos Kiddie Jenkins Bukwick Lefty Johnson

Nussbaumer Signs with Packers as 50th Player

Green Bay announces University of Michigan halfback Bob Nussbaumer has signed for the 1946 season. The right half played for Michigan from 1943 to 1945 and becomes the Packers 50th signee for the current year under coach Curly Lambeau.

Green Bay Wis Bob Nussbaumer University of Michigan Green Bay Packers E. L Curly) Lambeau Nussbaumer Wolverines Packers

Standings From Thursday Baseball Results

National League results St Louis beat Brooklyn 3 1 with several games postponed by rain Pittsburgh at Boston Cincinnati at Philadelphia and others delayed. American League scores New York 4 Detroit 2 Chicago 7 Philadelphia 6 Cleveland 2 Boston 1 St Louis 8 Washington 2. Additional schedule notes list several night games and pending matchups across leagues.

Cubs Jack Kramer Washington St. Louis Browns Senators Philadelphia Pete Suder Chicago White Sox Athletics Cincinnati Boston Pittsburgh New York Giants Chicago Cubs St. Louis Brooklyn New York Detroit Chicago Cleveland St. Paul Louisville Columbus Kansas City Minneapolis Indianapolis Toledo Milwaukee National League American League American Association Associated Press Shel Chicago 52 “ ‘547 Cincinnata7 Ae 495 11 Boston 45 “No Age 1'S New York Sei M Columbus I Wisconsin

Peerless 9 Defeats Onalaska 5–1 for Sixth Straight Win

Peerless 9 beat Onalaska 5 to 1 in the sixth straight league victory as Glen Selbo hurled a strong 5 hit game with 10 strikeouts. Everett Anderson starred at short and made several brilliant plays, including a one handed grab in the sixth. The Kings took a 2–0 lead in the second and added another in the third on Parizek’s risky play and fielder’s choice, while Junior Anderson struggled on the mound for Onalaska.

Kings Onalaska Glen Selbo Selbo Junior Anderson E. Anderson Everett Anderson Booker Parizek Brew Peerless Russ Halford Charley Rick Fran Lupie Jim Meyers Harvey Krause Gordy Selbo Parizek

Senior and Junior American Legion Game At Copeland Park

Tonight at Copeland park the Senior American Legion was set to play the Junior American Legion at 8 15. Wet grounds could postpone the match and fans are told to tune in to the radio for updates on tonight s contest.

Copeland Park American Legion

Schultz Leads Onalaska Past Peerless In 10-6 Victory

Schultz led the way with three hits in five at bats and Glen Selbo doubled, as Onalaska built a 4-0 lead by the eighth inning. Gordy Selbo hit a two RBI double, and Rick Johnson added a three base hit for Peerless. Final score 10-6 with Glen Selbo (winning) and J Anderson (losing) on the mound. attendance about 900.

Bud Schultz Krause Glen Selbo Anderson Gordy Selbo Selbo Schultz Onalaska Everett Johnson Gordy Rick Johnson Peerless H. Engstad Lehrke Deal Pappenfuss Parizek E. Johnson Halford E. And’son Lupie Meyers Osgood Gor. Selbo S. Anderson Gien Selbo Peeriess Riek McCann J. Anderson Schoenfeld Hayes

Servo Knocks Out Anes In Fifth Round Fight

Welterweight champion Marty Servo defended his title against Ray Robinson on September 6. Servo stopped Jimmy Anes of Brooklyn at Halloran hospital in the fifth round after flooring him twice, the referee stopping at 1:46. Servo weighed 145½ pounds to Anes' 140.

New York Marty Servo Ray Robinson Jimmy Anes Brooklyn Halloran Hospital Schenectady N. Y Barney Ross Servo Anest

Boxers KO and outpoint in three weigh-in style bouts

In Akron Tippy Larkin 144 from Garfield New Jersey knocked out Bobby Claus 147 from Buffalo in five. Indianapolis saw Clarence Brown 200 from Detroit outpoint Johnny Denson 193 from Indianapolis in ten. Chicago had Johnny Bratton 13644 from Chicago outpoint Bill Eddy 138 from Flint Michigan in ten.

Akron Tippy Larkin Garfield N. J Bobby Claus Buffalo Indianapolis Clarence Brown Detroit Johnny Denson Chicago Johnny Bratton Bill Eddy Flint Mich

Jackie Graves sidelined until October with hand fracture

Minneapolis report states boxer Jackie Graves suffered three fractures in his left hand. An Austin X ray showed the break. a cast is on for three weeks. Graves, recovering from a knockout, plans to resume training in September and hopes for later fights and a return match with Pep.

Jackie Graves George A. Barton Minneapolis Minn Graves Austin M. D. Fish Jackie Sparmates Austin Atom Northwest Pep Phil Terranova

Pasquel Sees US Baseball 100 Years Behind

Mexican baseball official Bernardo Pasquel argues US baseball lags century behind, cites antiquated methods and calls for peace with organized baseball only after key owners settle disputes. He names potential big-name signings and notes Mexico would welcome Ted Williams and other stars.

Bernardo Pasquel Havana Mexico

John Palmer Heads St. Paul Golf Tourney

In St. Paul Minnesota the opening day of the $10 000 open sees sharp shooting from Johnny Palmer of Badin North Carolina who, after serving as a bomber tail gunner in 32 missions, tops the field as the second round begins with a rough path to a 150 or better 36 hole total.

ST. Paul

Wisconsin Players Shine In St Paul Open Round

John Erickson shot 74 leading Wisconsin entries in the St Paul $10,000 open opening round. Frank Bruch of Kenosha fired 36-37-73 to pace Wisconsin, with Jim Milward of Madison 38-37-75 and Ed Mattson of Fort Atkinson 39-44-83. Nig Nelson of New Richmond 43-43-86, John Erickson 37-37-74, and Johnny Revolta of Evanston formerly of Wisconsin 36-37-73 also featured.

ST. Paul Minn Frank Bruch Kenosha Wis Wisconsin Jim Milward Madison Ed Mattson Fort Atkinson Nig Nelson New Richmond John Erickson la Crosse

Golfers Edge Pro Tour At Keller Course In Charleston

The article notes a golfer with three and a half years army service matching the field by firing 66 on the 6,557 yard Keller course. Clayton Haefner of Charlotte opened with a 31 on the out nine and finished 67. He tied Henry Ransom of Houston and Ellsworth Vines of Chicago at 67.

Henry Ransom Houston Texas Ellsworth Vines Chicago

Little Eight Leaders Plan All Star Game in La Crosse

Galesville Wis August 14 Copeland park under lights at 8 15 p m for an all star clash between La Crosse league stars and Little Eight players finalized by the Little Eight board with Sonny Nelson presenting the recreation department plan The meeting also set the Shaughnessy playoffs for September 8 and 15 and reviewed protests from Ettrick West Salem and One Alaska with decisions favoring West Salem and Gale on the latter and the board ordering a game on Sunday September es

Galesville Wis Little Eight Baseball League Holmen Louis G Sonny) Nelson la Crosse Baseball Association Nelson la Crosse Shaughnessy Copeland Park Alaska Gale Oscar Stolander

Pla Mor League Captains To Meet Tonight

Bert Lowell secretary of the Pla Mor bowling league announced a meeting of all team captains at 7 30 this evening at the Pla Mor. Plans for a season play will be discussed.

Pla Mor Bert Lowell

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