Legion La Crescent Clash In City League Ladies Night
In Copeland at 8 15 p m the Legion faces La Crescent in a key City league second round tilt. Legion stunned Cardinals 6 5 last meeting as La Crescent holds first round title. Budgets and pitchers noted as Al Grob may start Jerry Johnston for La Crescent while Legion counters with Al Babe Harnish Don Smith and Junior Anderson.
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Copeland
Legion
la Crescent
Cardinals
George Lehrke
al Grob
Jerry Johnston
Johnston
Babe) Harnish
Don Smith
Junior Anderson
Legionnaires
Onalaska
CIO
VFW
All-Stars
Steelers Face Player Signings Crunch Ahead of Camp
Steeler coach Michelosen heads east with 14 veterans unsigned as training camp opens. Evans has balked at offers and will pursue banking, leaving Gage as the likely focal point of the running attack. Waivers on Morales and Clement’s status add to the backfield uncertainty.
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Pittsburgh Steelers
Michelosen
Evans
Steelers
Steeler
Gonzales Morales
John
Zero
Bob Cifers
Tony Campagno
Jerry Shipkey
Joe Gasparella
Charley Seabright
George Papach
Young Lady Archers Dominate 65th National Tourney
In Fond du Lac Wisconsin two young women led the archery field. Ann Weber from Bloomfield New Jersey won both the Clout and Wand shoots in the women's division, while Christine Richards of Laguna Beach California captured both junior girls events. Robert Greene of Ringgold Ohio won the men's Wand and Walter Sey first in men's Clout.
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Fond DU Lac
Wis
Ann Weber
Bloomfield
N. J
Christine Richards
Laguna Beach
Calif
Robert Greene
Ringfield
Ohio
Walter Sey
Catonsville
Larry's Body Shop Tops Sullivan Crew in 19-18 Thriller
In Sparta Wisconsin the Larry's Body Shop softball team scored in the eighth inning to win 19-18 over Sullivan's pool hall. Iry Johnson and Jones pitched. Brandau caught and hit a perfect day at the plate. Peters and Schwanke contributed for the runners up with Peters slugging two home runs.
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Sparta
Wis
Larry's Body Shop
Sullivan's Pool Hall
Sparta City
Iry Johnson
Jones
Brandau
Schwanke
Peters
Sullivan
Waitt Spink
Clothiers Smotht
Bar
Chuck Spink
Benedict
Spink
Peterson
Cook
Wall
Murphy
No Outstanding Contender In Hambletonian Race
Bangaway leads a field of 12 to 17 for the $67,000 Hambletonian at Good Time track August 10. Contenders include Guy Ambassador Scotch Pal Martha Doyle Miss Tilly Red Express and Atomic Maid with three major wins last month guiding the favorites. Demon Hanover set the bar last year but this year bettors expect a tighter, unpredictable two heat format.
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Goshen
N. Y
Bangaway
Demon Hanover
Harrison Hoyt
Bethel
Railbirds
Saunders Mills Stable
Toledo
Ohio
Saratoga Springs
Guy Ambassador
O. L. Mears
Scotch Pal
Om Fair Acres
du Quoin
Galdshenda Stud
Lexington
Martha Doyle
A. L. Derby
Wichita
Kas
Miss Tilly
C. W. Phellis
Greenwich
Nats Boss Griffith Sees Rosy Future for Washington
Washington owner Clark Griffith declares the Senators have spent over a half million dollars since 1947 to build a robust farm system. He notes 14 scouts, bonuses, player salaries, and park upgrades as part of the plan aiming for Class A and Triple A affiliations. Cal Griffith confirms emphasis on developing young talent with six owned farms and three agreements.
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Washington
Senators
Clark Griffith
Griffith
Ossie B
Fox
St. Louis Cardinals
Branch Rickey
Sam Breadon
Saulonaning
Cal Griffith
Chattanooga
Nats
Milwaukee Falks and Highway Beers Reach State Finals
Two Milwaukee teams the Falks and the Highway Beers play at Borchert Field for the Wisconsin State semi pro baseball championship. The Falks beat Owen 4 to 3 and the Highway Beers upset the Madison Badger Sports 4 to 1 in semis. The Badger Sports later defeated Owen 4 to 0 for the consolation title. Weather delayed the finals to tonight.
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Milwaukee
Falks
Highway Beers
Borchert Field
Owen
Madison Badger Sports
Ree
Badger
Kentville Manager Skippers Team by Schooner Across Bay
Henry C. Swasey longtime New Hampshire baseball coach leads the Kentville Wildcats of the Central League in Nova Scotia. He claims to be the only seafaring manager in the sport, steering his team across the Bay of Fundy twice weekly in a one masted schooner.
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Durham
N. H
NEA
Henry C. Swasey
New Hampshire
Kentville
Nova Scotia
Wildcats
Swasey
Bay of Fundy
Wisconsin grid star Bob Wilson to tour state
Bob Wilson Wisconsin's valued football center leads a 10 city goodwill tour this month. He travels with Edward Gibson Art Lentz and Robert Taylor to alum ni meetings and media visits in La Crosse Eau Claire Chicago Rice Lake Superior Duluth Hurley Rhinelander Wausau Stevens Point from Aug 15 to Aug 25.
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Madison
Wis
Bob Wilson
Wisconsin
Wilson
Edward Gibson
Art Lentz
Robert Taylor
University News Service
la Crosse
Eau Claire
Upland Wins $10,000 Knight Dream Pace at Roosevelt Raceway
In Westbury New York on Monday night Upland driven by Ben Turlington won the inaugural $10,000 Knight Dream pace for two year olds at Roosevelt Raceway in 2 08 3 5. Eleven horses started with Upland two and a half lengths ahead of Quilla Hanover and Mighty Sassy in third. Upland paid 2 90 2 40 2 40 as the heavy favorite.
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Upland
Hornets Guard Jim Pearcy Undergoes Appendectomy
Ripon Wisconsin report that 29 year old guard Jim Pearcy of the Chicago Hornets had an appendectomy Monday. A veteran of the All America conference and ex Marshall star, he was hospitalized at Ripon Memorial. Ted Scruggs, ex Rice Institute end, has reported to the Hornets.
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Ripon
Wis
Jim Pearcy
Chicago Hornets
Pearcy
Marshall
W. Va
Hornets
Ripon Memorial Hospital
Ted Scruggs
Rice Institute
Brooklyn
Great Dane Caddie For Dominic Colucci in Chicago
Dominic Colucci from Wheeling trains a two month old great dane named King to serve as his golf caddy. During wartime shortages he built a cart and harness so King can wheel to the ball. Colucci plays about 10 holes three times weekly with King guiding shots.
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Chicago
Dominic Colucci
Colucci
Wheeling
King
West Avenue light project dedication highlights city softball kickoff
La Crosse’s long awaited West Avenue diamond lighted field debuts tonight with 3 baseball games a horseshoe exhibition and speeches. Events begin 6 15 p m with two 6 15 p m ball contests on north and south diamonds. The 8 30 p m first game under the new bulbs features Ed Tavern crew versus Heilemans.
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la Crosse
West Avenue Diamond
Nue
City Recreation Department
Ed Tavern
Heilemans
Eds
Bob
Kootch) Carroll
Heileman
Clarence
Swish) Beranek
Bluejays Beat Oshkosh 5-2 on Protest Night
Green Bay's Bluejays trimmed Oshkosh Giants 5-2 in a Wisconsin State League game finished under protest. Pitcher Glenn Runge earned his 14th win as Oshkosh protested a balk with runners on second and third. Jug Girard night drew 4,620 fans as he left Green Bay for the Packers after Tuesday's game.
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Green Bay
Bluejays
Oshkosh Giants
Sheboygan
Appleton
Je Eee Fond du Lac
Wisconsin Rapids
Wausau
Janesville
Marinette- Menominee
Jug Girard
Blue Jays
Green Bay Packers
Girard
Oshkosh
Dave Garcia
Garcia
Glenn Runge
Stan Gorecki
Ronnie Neff
Papermakers
Duane Mintz
Hank Geary
Waupun Prison Team Beats Milwaukee Police 10 to 2
In Waupun Wisconsin on Saturday the prison baseball team defeated the Milwaukee police nine by ten to two. Two fourth inning home runs impressed spectators as volunteers offered to retrieve balls near the wall but guards declined. No stolen base count was reported.
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Waupun
Wis
Milwaukee Police
Manley Mahlum Heads City Horseshoe Entries at Houska Park
The La Crosse Tribune reports the 1949 City horseshoe tournament at Houska park with Manley Mahlum leading entries. Class A opens Wednesday at 7 p.m. with Mahlum to meet Jerry Adams, plus matches Court two through four. Class B also at 7 p.m. on eight courts. Classes C and D start at 8:30 with three D entries already listed. Championships Thursday.
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Manley Mahlum
Houska Park
Jerry Adams
Mahlum
Hank Rhodes
Stan Severson
Larry Powers
Earl Babcock
Jim Hase
Wally Schmeckoeper
Bob Isler
A. Walther
Bob Anderson
M. Volden
Leonora Banasik
Berd Grubinsky
A. Nordlie
T. Pretasky
al Wells
A. Wehrenberg
Joe Lipovetz
W. Netway
Leo Heilman
Bob Breidel
M. Haas
Jerry LaFleur
Bangor Nine to Host South Ridge in Exhibition Clash
Bangor Wisconsin hosts South Ridge in a Tuesday night exhibition marking first meeting this season. South Ridge in Western Wisconsin league. Bangor plays in Little Eight and Tri County circuits. Bangor may start Harding or Hesselberg. South Ridge counters with Frietag Hoff Erlandson Schmikla or Harnish.
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Bangor
Wis
South Ridge
Wisconsin Loop
Bangor Nine
Harding
Hesselberg
Frietag
Hoff
Erlandson
Schmikla
Harnish
Sparta
Benedict
Billy Meyer
Paddington Tailor Unveils Pocket Design To Foil Pickpockets
H Tuber of Paddington London announces a new pocket device that grips the thief by the wrist. The invention aims to prevent pocket thefts by securing valuables during daily travel.
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H. Tuber
Paddington
London
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