Athletics Take Lead In Tight Junior Loop Race
The Philadelphia Athletics vault to first place in the Junior League pennant race, pushing the Red Sox to fourth with a 4-2 win in Detroit. Dizzy Trout loses for Detroit as Ferris Fain drives in three, while Bob Lemon secures his 14th victory for Cleveland in a separate split doubleheader.
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Major League Box Scores Washington 1106 1061-8
Box score snippets show players Kokos Priddy Zarilia Yost and Ostrowski with home runs and RBIs. Pitchers Ostrowski and Perrick credited with win and loss respectively as the game spans multiple innings with varied hits and errors.
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Sparta Dominates Wilton 17 0 In Monroe County Clash
Sparta hammered Wilton 17 0 as M Johnson and E Kinnear combined for a one hit win. Johnson left with an arm injury after innings, while Jim Fritsch went 4 for 4 with a triple. Sparta improves to 19 1 in 20.
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French Creek Captures J-T Rural League Title
French Creek clinched the Jackson Trempealeau rural league championship with an 11 to 6 victory over Welsh Coulee on Sunday. Karl Johnson earned the win as Helstad Enghagen backed him at the plate. R and D Helstad each had three singles, Art and Paul Ofsdah hit home runs, while Stuthen led Welsh Coulee with two hits. Hegg defeated Disco 54 in another loop game.
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Coaching Shift at Springfield JC Involves Two TC Alumni
Springfield Junior College announces a coaching shift with two La Crosse State Teachers College graduates. Walter resigns to accept a post at North Dakota Normal Ellendale. Alvin Messling returns to his former role as Dean of Men and athletics administrator. Klein becomes assistant athletic director at North Dakota, planning a physical education major. During Springfield JC tenure, Klein's teams posted 29 wins and 5 losses. he served as Navy athletic and communications officer on USS Trenton in World War II. Messling taught history and physics and led veteran services. his home is La Crosse.
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Cliff Aberson Hit Three Homers in Doubleheader
Cliff Aberson former Green Bay Packer and Los Angeles Angles outfielder blasted three home runs in a doubleheader against San Francisco. He added a single and finished with six RBIs for the day.
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Onalaska Tops West Salem in Eight-League Tilt
Onalaska defeated West Salem 11 to 1 in an eight league baseball game. Gene Osgood pitched nine hits allowed and earned the win for the Merchants. Bob Schroeder and Elwin Hesselberg allowed 11 hits for West Salem. Truman Stelloh went 2 for 2 to lead West Salem. Junior Anderson had two hits for Onalaska.
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City Singles Pairings Set in La Crosse Tennis Meet
Bob McDonald opens defense of his 1947 La Crosse men’s singles title as first round matches begin. Action to be finished by Wednesday for round one, quarterfinals by Friday. Women’s singles resume after a year gap led by Thea Caverous defending against Delores Latshaw Shirley Granke and Dorothy Loeffler.
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Delores Latehew
Shirley Granke
Angsman Shines in Cardinal Scrimmage at Waukesha
Elmer Angsman dazzled with a 40 yard run and a 60 yard burst in a stiff Cardinals scrimmage at Waukesha. Coach Conzelman announced Marshal Goldberg will join the Cardinals for the All-Star game at Soldier Field and report to camp Thursday after a leave from his new machinery job.
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Triple Tragedy Foaled Triplets in Grand Valley Ontario
In Grand Valley Ontario a mare named Bel Grattan foaled rare triplets in a standard bred horse. All three foals appeared standard at birth but one died shortly after arrival while two survived, one notably tiny. The event drew local attention to this unusual multiple birth in horses.
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Vollmer Stars In No-Hitter As St Paul Beats Heiseman’s
Johnny Vollmer of the St Paul All-Stars fired a 3-0 no hit no run win over the Heiseman’s Lagers at West Avenue diamond before about 2 500 fans in the afternoon game. In morning action Heiseman’s defeated the All-Stars 6 3 as Ronnie Barnes allowed nine hits.
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Mabel Tops Chatfield In High-Scoring FC Loop Clash
Mabel defeated Chatfield 15 to 10 to maintain first place in the Fillmore County league. Jiggs Olson had four hits, including a four‑bagger, for Mabel, while Amundson and Martin homered for Chatfield.
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Brewers Lose Eleventh Straight in Hard Night for Milwaukee
The Milwaukee Brewers dropped their 11th straight defeat as Indianapolis and Toledo split doubleheaders. Lee Buck Ross tossed a no hit no run game for Toledo, while Milwaukee fell 5-2 and 5-4 to the Indianapolis Millers and the Mud Hens.
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Brazil Wins Third Olympic Basketball Bout Over Britain
Brazil defeated Britain 76 to 11 to secure its third win in the Olympic tournament. The game took place in London as part of the basketball competition.
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St Paul Stars Edge Team in Tight Baseball Contest
Errors-Kriese 2 Grosskopf. Runs batted in Cryptar Bosshard. Triple Winnick. Sacrifice hit Marchio. Stolen bases Vollmer Bosshard. Left on bases Heilemans 1. Passed ball Tanke Wild pitch Beranek. Bases on balls Vollmer 1 Beranek 2. Strikeouts Vollmer 17 Beranek 11. Attendance 2006 estimated. Umpires Larson pirate Rogstad bases.
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