AFL Triumphs over American Legion 2-1 in First AFL Game
Gabrielson and Knutson star as AFL edges American Legion 2-1 at Copeland Park. Bill Meyer goes the distance for the Legion with two strikeouts and 87 season Ks, while Dave Ferries scores on a third inning error and Knutson delivers the winning double in the seventh.
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Don
Lefty) Gabrielson
Jim Knutson
Copeland Park
AFL
Pakeacncnn
Kautson
Legion
Wuestmen
Bill Meyer
Dave Ferries
Leon
Connie Erickson
Bud Schultz
Jerry Bendel
Knutson
AM Legion
Perries
Erenmer
Erickson
Schulte
Olson
Lukes
Krewer
Eiei
Renéel
Malin
Leweil
Behn
Knutson Dew- Olea Malin
Gacrifice Hi Behultr Bases
Perris
Lukes Wanner
Dowbiey-Meyer
Lowell Leften Betes Legion
Paserd Bell Srsue
Beses
Bells—Meyer
Gabriel
Meyer
Gabrielson
Burkhart
Olympic Games of 1948 filmed in Technicolor by Eagle Lion
Chicago. A 132 member Hollywood crew from Eagle Lion studios travels to London to film the 1948 Olympic Games. The project aims to produce a full length Technicolor feature with leading stars, ready for U S showings within 20 days after the games. It will chronicle events and the broader Olympic story.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Til
Ial
Eagle Lion Films
Motion
London
United States
The Leaning Tower of Pine Begins A Curious Build
A fragmentary report notes a quirky project titled The Leaning Tower of Pine. Details are unclear, with missing context and garbled text hindering full understanding of location, participants, and purpose.
Brewers suffer 12th straight loss as Louisville tops Milwaukee
Milwaukee extends skid to 12 despite 4-1 defeat by Louisville. Indianapolis Indians win two over St Paul to stretch lead. Minneapolis tops Columbus. Kansas City beats Toledo. Coleman, 19, pitched four-hits over five innings in his triple A debut for Milwaukee.
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Brewers
Coleman
Milwaukee
Horseshow Meet Enters Final Round
The city horseshoe tournament at Houska Park enters final rounds with each class set for round robin play at 7 p m. Walter Weigent directs the meet for the city recreation department. Finalists in Class B and C were narrowed to four each on Monday night, with eight expected in Class A.
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Houska Park
Walter
Babe) Weigent
R. Isler
R. Anderson
R. Hensrud
A. Nordlie
R. Wan- GE
C. Johnson
A. Walther
N. Smith
Anderson
Manley Mahlum
Mahlum
Larry Powers
Earl Babcock
Waukesha
S. Severson
K. Boatman
W. Schmeckoeper
C. Underheim
L. Banasik
Onalaska Juniors Cup Upset Sparta In Close Finish
In Sparta Wisconsin Onalaska juniors defeated Sparta 8 to 7 after a deciding run in the last frame on an error. G Meyer stole a base and singled. Pitcher B Mahlum held Sparta to four hits with seven strikeouts and ten walks. Dick Bray allowed six hits and struck out nine in his first Sparta start.
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Sparta
Wis
Sparta Junior Legion
Onalaska
G. Meyer
Mahlum
Sparta Club
Dick Bray
J. Garvin
D. Sullivan
B. Mahlum
E. Johnson
R Bray
D. Benedict
Fights Last Night and Other Boxing Tidings
Fragmentary report from Chicago and Milwaukee notes boxing results and fighters. Names and details are unreadable in parts but reference to bouts and fighters such as Brandine and Readk appear among scattered city and event cues.
U.S. Cagers Rally For 59-55 Win Over Argentine Club
In London the United States basketball team trailed at halftime but rallied to defeat an Argentine club 59 to 55 in Olympic preliminaries. The Americans pressed the rally in the second half to secure the victory.
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U.S
London
United States
Pigeon Falls Edges Gale in Trempealeau Valley Play
In Trempealeau Valley league action Pigeon Falls edged Galesville 1-0 with a bottom ninth run after Doc Larson’s hit and an error. Tony Larson pitched for Pigeon Falls with 15 strikeouts while Ekern took the loss for Galesville.
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Pigeon Falls
Wis
Galesville
Tony Larson
Ekern
Ernie Frenstad
Doc Larson
Larson
Edmundson
Lund
Lions Sign Pregulman After Holdout
Detroit Lions add 25-year-old former Michigan lineman Melvin Pregulman to their first serious practice of the season after he ended a contract holdout. Pregulman, who joined the Lions in 1947, had delayed renewal of his one year deal.
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Alma
Mich
Alvin N
Bo) McMillin
Melvin Pregulman
Detroit Lions
Pregulman
Michigan
Lions
Gleeson Maintains Lead After Batting Deep Slide
In the American Association, Jimmy Gleeson of Kansas City remains the league batting leader at .341 after a 19 point drop last week. Close behind are Heinz Becker and Marv Rickert tied at .333, Les Fleming at .326, with home run co-leaders Mike Natisin and Rosen on 21. Indianapolis’ Don Castiglione tops hits with 130, Ted Beard and Castiglione tied for triples at 13, Beard also leads runs with 101, and Jack Cassini has 20 steals. Milwaukee leads team batting at .290, while St Paul tops team fielding at .969. Al Epperly has 12 wins and 3 losses, the best pitcher record, and Johnny McCall raises strikeouts to 104.
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Chicago
Jimmy Gleeson
Milwaukee
American Association
Kansas City Blues
Gleeson
Heinz Becker
Marv Rickert
Brewers
Les Fleming
Indianapolis
Rosen
Columbus
Mike Natisin
Toledo
Gien Meilien
Don Castiglione
Ted Beard
Beard
Jack Cassini
Kansas City
St. Paul
al Epperly
Johnny McCall
Louisville
Olivette Hanover Dominates Abbedale Stakes at Roosevelt
Olivette Hanover owned by Brooks and Drews of Augusta Maine won the second division of the Abbedale Stakes for two year old fillies at Roosevelt Raceway with $3150 in earnings. Television won the first dash in the first division and Long Island Belle took the second dash. Castleton Farm's Victory Lane captured the Goldsmith Maid trot in two heats with decisive margins. Forbes Chief from Stock Farm won the Pointer Stake in two heats.
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Westbury
Olivette Hanover
Roosevelt Raceway
Brooks and Drews
Augusta
Television
Long Island Belle
Castleton Farm
Victory Lane
Forbes
Sparta Eyes Revenge on Black River Falls Merchants
Sparta's city league baseball team, 1 loss in 20, faces Black River Falls in a return game at 8 15 p m. Benedict of Sparta will pitch against Teeples as the Spartans seek revenge after the earlier defeat.
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Black River Falls
Wis
Sparta
Spartans
Merchants
M. Benedict
South Avenue Juniors Defeat West Avenue 18 to 10
South Avenue Juniors defeated West Avenue on Monday afternoon 18 to 10. Winning pitcher was Bob Knutson who also hit a home run. McPeak and Walsh pitched for West Avenue as South Avenue outhit their rivals 10 to 9.
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South Avenue
West Avenue
Bob Knutson
McPeak
Walsh
Knutson
Musial Leads National League Batting and Power
The Associated Press reports Stan Musial of St. Louis tops NL batting with high average and plates leading RBIs and runs. Hitting marks include Musial 87 RBIs, 81 runs, 87 hits, plus 27 doubles and 8 triples. Kiner and Gaver strong for Pittsburgh and Cincinnati in home runs.
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Musial
Lous
Boston
Mive
New York
Musiai
St. Louis
Louis
Lockman
Louw
Weitkus
Chicago
Philadelphia
Musia
Hopp
Pittsburgh
Kiner
Gaver
Cincinnati
Stoier
Laborers Top Ambers 7 2 Protest Over Lineup Led to Loss
In a CIO 7 2 nightcap win at Copeland Park the Laborers beat the Ambers as Vegla hn held them to four hits. The game was protested by the Laborers over an ineligible player on the Ambers lineup. Rich Rick relieved in the fifth after Peerless saw five runs cross the plate. Field earned the win for CIO with three scoreless innings while Kris mer took the loss for Peerless the Ambers four-game skid continued in second round action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
CIO
Peerless Ambers
Copeland Park
George Field
Arnie
Peerless Chucker
Johnny Krismer
Rich Rick
Vegiahn Deputies
Dutch Ott
Ellison
Bby Dohr
Romey Quinn
Quinn
Jack Sheetz
Bud McCumber
Vegiahn
Bus Peterson
Peerless
Don Wolf
Wolf
Jim Scheel
Leffield
Amber
Field
Krismer
Ambers
Edwin Cook Wins Olympic Small Bore Rifle Title
Arthur Edwin Cook, 20 year old University of Maryland student, scored 599 of 600 to win the 50 meter small bore rifle Olympic championship at Bisley England today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bisley
England
Arthur Edwin Cook
University of Maryland
Heileman Girls Take 12 Inch Softball Title
Heileman girls' softball team captured the 12 inch title at Hogan Monday evening, defeating Zahn Sheet Metal 8 to 4. Panke was the winning pitcher and McInnis the loser. Zahn's outhit Heileman 11 to 8.
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Heileman
Hogan
Zahn
Panke
McInnis
57 Detroit Lions Open Grid Drills
Detroit Lions begin 1948 training with 57 candidates under McMillin at Alma College. Twenty nine holdovers from last season join 28 new recruits including Bob Mann and Bob Rennebohm as the squad trains twice daily to prove worth before the league opener.
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A. N
Wee
A.timline
A Zarza
Michigan State College
Grey Hoosier
Indiana University
Lions
Gus Dorais
Bob Mann
Michigan
Bob Rennebohm
Wisconsin
Les Bingaman
Illinois
Howard Brown
Indiana
Mel Groomes Consin
Tony Pabalis
Harpers Ferry Hawks Win Allamakee County Baseball Title
Harpers Ferry Hawks claim the Allamakee County league crown by beating Waterville 7-6 in the final. They earlier defeated Waukon 7-5 in the semifinals and took a forfeit from New Albia while Waterville advanced with a 3-2 win over Postville. Lansing was eliminated by Waukon 3-2 in the first round. All teams besides New Albia reside in the Scenic league.
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Waukon
Harpersene Hawks
Allamakee County
Waterville
Harpers Ferry
New Albia
Postville
Lansing
South Side All-Stars Rally To Edge North Stars 6-5
Thompson powered a come-from-behind victory as South Side All-Stars beat North Side All-Stars 6-5 in extra innings. He extended his hitting streak to five with two singles, driving in the tying run in the seventh. Beckley then scored on an infield error in the eighth as South Side out-hit the Northerners.
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Thompson
South Side All- Stars
Copeland
North Side All-Stars
Salzer Diamond Crew
Dan Beckley
Malay
Johnson
Moe
Ghelfi
Brose
Collins
Hackett
Beckley
All Star Prep Squads Start Drills Today
Sixty two former high school stars began preparations for the Wisconsin All-Star football game. The North Squad met at Stevens Point State Teachers College, while the South group under Coach Ken Kitelin reported to Wisconsin State Teachers College. Roy Melvin leads the North. Floyd Ferrill handles ticket distribution from Madison with mail orders accepted.
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Madison
Wis
Stevens Point State Teachers College
Ken Kitelinn
Janesville
Tewater State Teachers College
Roy Melvin
Ashland
Floyd Ferrill
College All Stars Open Drills for Cardina ls Clash
The College All Stars began practice under head coach Frank Leahy for the August 20 game against the Chicago Cardinals at Soldier Field. About 30 players reported with full gear. the full squad totals 70, including 12 from Notre Dame’s 1947 unbeaten team and nine from undefeated Michigan. Johnny Lujack and Bob Layne took part in a light workout as preparation for the NFL champions. The Cardinals trained at Waukesha, Wisconsin.
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Evanston
Ill
College All-Stars
Frank Leahy
Chicago Cardinals
Soldier Field
Johnny Lujack
Notre Dame
Bobby Layne
Texas
Cardinals
Waukesha
Wis
Michigan
Lopsided Scores Mark Waukon Softball Weekend
In non league action six Allamakee County teams played three games over the weekend. The Waukon Newspapers beat Lansing VFW 16 to 9 with 22 hits including two homers by Mike Eaton and one by Cliff Kruse. In a double header at Waukon city park Andersons beat Waukon Lumbermen 14 to 8 and Theis Clothiers defeated Sweeneys Oilers 21 to 5. Games do not count in standings.
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Waukon
Allamakee County
Lla
Lansing
VFW
Mike Eaton
Cliff Kruse
Waukon City Park
Andersons
Waukon Lumbermen
Theis Clothiers
Sweeney
Oilers
Kentucky Recognizes More Grounds for Divorce
Kentucky extends its grounds for divorce beyond standard bases, reflecting broader allowed reasons for dissolution. The change expands eligibility for divorce filings and mirrors evolving state policy.
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Kentucky
Rapids Nine Rally To Second In Wisconsin State League
Wisconsin Rapids edged Oshkosh 7-6 to move into second place while Wausau fell to third after a 12-3 loss to Fond du Lac. Green Bay ended an 11-game drought with a 9-5 win over Janesville as Sheboygan dropped a game in seventh. Oshkosh out hit Wisconsin Rapids 14-7 but the Sox capitalized on late rallies including Fred Bosseo’s eighth inning homer and Gene Thomas's 18th of the year. Fond du Lac piled 15 hits against Wausau, with Hawkins homering twice and Wiesner adding a pair of long balls. Green Bay’s Botlich and Huwer each triple and double in a key sixth and eighth inning rally.
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Wisconsin Rapids
Oshkosh
Wausau
Fond du Lac
Sheboygan
Appleton
Green Bay
Janesville
White Sox
Fred Bosseo
Gene Thomas
Sox
Hank Zierer
Len Heinbinger
Floyd Moser
Giants
Pete Tranquillo
Rex Carrow
Don Lenisch
Hawkins
Wiesner
Cubs
Bluejays
Joe Botlich
Chuck Huwer
Center Bill Campbell May Miss Star Tussle
WAUKESHA Wis Aug 2 may be missed by Hall of Fame lineman Bill Campbell of the Chicago Cardinals in the headline college All Stars game in Chicago. Campbell suffered rib bruises in yesterday's scrimmage and doctors warned he may be unavailable for the contest.
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Bill Campbell
Waukesha
Wis
Chicago Cardinals
Chicago
Campbell
Cardinal
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Grimes
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Charlie Stancey
Blues
al Rosen
Mickey Witek
Grate
Tuiner
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Onalaska Juniors Cup
Anton Readk i Exons Eee
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Kennard
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Blair
Ettrick
Hank Paine
Hennings Anden
Paine
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Trempealeau
Whitehall
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B. Stephens
R. Bautch
Debow
C. Bautch
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Galuska
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Olivette Hanover Cops
Associated Press
Amber Outfit Files
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AB RE
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Tota
Peeriess
Scheel
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Peterson
Tischer
Sheetz
McCumber
Saccrifice
A. Edwin Cook
Heileman Girls
Harpers Ferry Hawks
South Side All-Stars
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Europe
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North Third Street
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Phillips & Sons
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Tribe
Complete Tire Service
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