AFL Defeats Onalaska for 8-7 City League Win
AFL remained undefeated in first round city league play with an 8-7 victory over Onalaska at Copeland Park. Starter Dick Mahlum allowed the early lead, but manager Lefty Gabrielson relieved and shut down the rally. Mahlum, Freitag, and Peregrine combined for the pitching effort as Onalaska rallied with a late triple by R Mahlum, but AFL held on.
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AFL
Onalaska
Copeland Park
Don Gabrielson
Dick Peregrine
Gabrielson
Norm Freitag
Bud Mahlum
McEldowney
Russ Mahlum
Onalaskans
Mahlum
Peregrine
Bill Black
AC Triumphs Over Lagers In Industrial League Softball
Allis-Chalmers piled up 26 hits to beat Heilemans 22 to 12 in 16 inning action. E Temp had five hits, Ames Shuda Lottes Reihl and Affeldt added three each. Desmond and Koelbl had three for the losers. Reih clouted a homer for Allis-Chalmers as Sveen did likewise for Heilemans.
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Allis-Chalmers
Heilemans
Affeldt
Koelb
E. Temp
Ames
Shuda
Lottes
Reihl
Desmond
Koelbl
Reih
Sveen
Wisco
Shannon
Childers
Keppel
Brenner
Leoffler
Amvets
Krause
George
Greider
Haak
McKillip
Elks
Hill
Bernie’s P
SOS
Smith
V. Schrader
Dolezel
Falk
Tavern
Naber
Veglahn
Wagner
Swartz
Ingham
Geary
H. Beranek
W. Beranek
Coorough
Schroeder
Thiele
Tanke
Zanter
Nabor
Larkin
Kabats
Viking
Liberte
Shimmy
J. Kabat
Weigel
Nugent
Pihos Signs One Year Deal With Eagles
Pete Pihos, star end for the Philadelphia Eagles, signed a one year contract on Tuesday with the NFL champions, ending a holdout in Grand Rapids Minnesota.
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Grand Rapids
Minn
Pete Pihos
Philadelphia Eagles
Borowy Joins Tigers In Pennant Bid After Waiver
Detroit manager Red Rolfe welcomes Hank Borowy to bolster the pennant chase after the pitcher was waived from the National League and acquired from the Pirates for about 30 thousand dollars. Borowy, a former Yankee star, is slated as a relief hurler with occasional spot starts.
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Detroit
Red Rolfe
Detroit Tigers
Hank Borowy
New York Yankee
Tigers
Borowy
Pittsburgh Pirates
Yanks
Chicago Cubs
Cubs
Rolfe
Tiger
Billy Evans
The
Oasis Bar Maintains Lead With Lopsided Win
Oasis Bar beat Gateway Inn 25 to 6 as O Wuest earned the win on the mound. Leas Halmrast and Fitzpatrick each collected five hits while Beranek Pfennig and Potts added four apiece.
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Oasis Bar
Tavern
Walloping
Gateway Inn
Oasis
Gateway
Spad. O. Wuest
Leas
Halmrast
Fitzpatrick
Beranek
Pfennig
Potts
Gladstone Bar
Fritz’ Beer Depot
Crogan
Fritz
Guepher
S. Walden
Zahn
Bohemian Hall
Lawrence
Junior Golf Tournament Entry Form at Country Club
Age qualifying round for members and non members through 17 years of age inclusive to be played Monday at 1 p m. Clip fill out and bring to Country club pro shop by Saturday noon not mail entries. Entry fee is 2 00. Sponsored by the Country club Junior Golfers. Phone
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Country Club Pro Shop
Country Club
La Crosse Junior Legion Opens State Tourney At Menasha
La Crosse Roy L. Wingers Post No 52 leaves for the state tournament in Menasha Wisconsin. La Crosse meets Beloit in the first round Friday at 3 15 p m Consolation games Saturday at 12 30 and 3 45 pm with semifinals Sunday at 5 45 and 8 15 pm A third place game is set for 5 45 pm and the final at 8 15 pm Friday first round pairings include DePere vs winner Marshfield Eau Claire Beloit vs La Crosse Superior vs Racine and Menasha vs Marinette
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la Crosse Junior Legion
Roy L. Wingers
Auto
Menasha
Wis
la Crosse
Beloit
DePere
Superior
Racine
Marinette
Bosox Beat Dodgers 4-1 in Cub League clash at Copeland Park
Bosox triumphed 4-1 over the Dodgers in North division Cub play at Copeland park. P McQuillen spun a three hit effort for the winners while Ro lden took the loss. E Larkin had two singles and G Larkin added a double for Bosox.
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Bosox
Dodgers
Copeland Park
P. McQuillen
Rolden
E. Larkin
G. Larkin
Northwoodsmen
Blue Jays
R. Boelke
Ad R. Dickson
Thompson
Mulrine
Shrimps
van Galder
Hein
Duke Donahue
Jack Anderson
Goosetown
Brownies
Melby
Reget
Jim Storey
Gates
Stavio
Strittmaier
Bodega Lunch Club to Play Eds and Heilemans in August
La Crosse’s 1932 Bodega Lunch Club, national champions, will play Eds tavern on August 19 and Heilemans on August 23 at West Avenue diamond. Old-Timers report for initial practice Monday at 5 45 p m at Hoganfield. players listed include Frisch Christopher Beranek Smith Mahike Nekola Vondra shek Riese Johnson, Christopher Petsy Voss Bendel Raith Wuest Wateski Mekvold Temp Rogstand Halberson.
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la Crosse
Bodega
Ed’s Tavern
Heilemans
West Avenue Diamond
Hoganfield
Joe Frisch
Butch Christopher
Swish Beranek
Frank Smith
Charles Mahike
John Nekola
Mooney Vondrashek
Nook Riese
Gabby Johnson
Tip Christopher
Petsy Voss
Bob Bendel
Fritz Raith
Pip Wuest
Sig Wateski
George Mekvold
Pants Temp
Tuffy Rogstand
Chet Halberson
Coon Valley Defeats Soldiers Grove 6-1 in Wisconsin League
Coon Valley beat Soldiers Grove 6-1 on Thursday night in Soldiers Grove Wisconsin. Schultz earned the win with 10 strikeouts while Otis Clark took the loss, fanning nine. Friday night Soldiers Grove hosts Westby.
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Soldiers Grove
Wis
Coon Valley
Schultz
Otis Clark
Clark
Westby
Mauna Loa Area Named National Park Since 1916
Portions around Mauna Loa have been designated as a national park since 1916 reflecting early conservation efforts. The area includes volcanic landscapes and serves as a site for scientific study and public recreation.
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Hawaiian Volcano
Mauna Loaa
Marrero Busy Yielding Home Run Balls to Cleveland
Conrado Marrero of Washington, the Cuban righthander, has allowed 13 home runs to the Indians this season. He has thrown 17 long balls this year, including three by Larry Doler and one by Joe Gordon in Wednesday night’s game.
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Cleveland
Conrado Marrero
Washington
Marrero
Larry Doler
Joe Gordon
Indians
Heilemans Meet Ecklunds In Weekend Exhibition Bill
Heilemans swing back onto the exhibition softball trail this weekend to face Minneapolis Ecklunds, who hold two wins over the locals this year. Jim Nirschl will pitch the Saturday night game, with Ronnie Barnes on Sunday, as Heilemans chase revenge with a .330 team batting average. The Lager lineup includes standout hitters and additions Bob Maringer and Ken Cleary, while Gabby Johnson manages a 23 4 record this season.
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Heilemans
Minneapolis Ecklunds
Joe Purzel
West Avenue
Jim Nirschl
Ronnie Barnes
Ecklands
Jerry Bendel
Roy Abraham
Buck Tanke
Bob Coorough
Bob Bendel
Jack Otto
Jack Grosskopf
Jerry Miller
Bob Mehren
Gabby Johnson
Bob Maringer
Ken Cleary
Maringer
Cleary
S and H
Coon Valley faces Little Eight stars in West Salem all star game
West Salem hosts the Coon Valley and Little Eight league all stars on Friday night at 8 15 p m. Coon Valley earned the matchup by winning the first half title. Starting duties feature Chick Nelson and Babe Harnish among others for Coon Valley while Melrose and West Salem players anchor the all star lineup.
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West Salem
Wis
Coon Valley
Dick Lepsch
Phil Stuhr
Babe Harnish
Alf Kjos
John Ellison
Melrose
Bob Schroeder
Cashton
Steve Cotton
Don Groth
Chuck Olson
Holmen
Dick Mickelberg
Duane Schmitz
Onalaska
Bob Wais
Larry Timm
Mindoro
Dave Hammes
Bangor
Julian Johnson
Melvina
Bob Keppel
Darrel Welda
Clarence Mashek
Middle Ridge
Freeman Newburg
Russell Harrie
Bill Fox
Bob Bjorkman
Arnie Holthaus
Harvey Jernandez
Harold Nelson
Billy Byom
Bobby Arentz
Wilbur Tabbert
Gene Gilbertson
Roland Groth
Arnie Hundt
Ray Hesselberg
Spring Valley Tops Canton in FC Loop showdown
Spring Valley moved into a tie for second place in Fillmore county standings with a 9 6 victory over Canton in a postponed game under the lights at Grand Meadow Thursday night. Merle Doubeck earned the win for Spring Valley and Duane Halverson took the loss for Canton. Ernest Malizia hit a triple and two doubles to lead Spring Valley, while Les Johnson collected a double and a single for Canton in five plate appearances.
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Spring Valley
Minn
Fillmore County
Canton
Grand Meadow
Merle Doubeck
Duane Halverson
Ernest Malizia
Les Johnson
Babe Zaharias and Jimmy Clark Spark Tom O'Shanter Opener
Babe Didrikson Zaharias scorched Tam O'Shanter with a 70 to lead the All American women's Open while Jim Clark from Huntington Beach posted a 66 to top pro qualifiers. Clark's impressive debut sets the stage as women start round two and men begin qualifying for the $20,000 event.
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Babe Zaharias
Jimmy Clark
Tom O'Shanter
Cha
Chicago
Babe Didrikson Zaharias
Associated Press
Clark
Tam
South Pacific
Denver
Pete Cooper
Ponte Vedra
Fla
Aeas Kroll
New Astford
N. Y
Herman Keiser
Lima
Glenn Teal
Chick H
Albert
Detroit
Dave Douglas
Jim Turnesa
Briarcliff
Dick Mayer
Old Greenwich
Betty Jameson
San Antonio
Tex
Beverly Hanson
Pasadena
Calif
Zaharias
Louise Suggs
Carrollton
Shirley Spork
Lyle Bowman
Portland
Ore
Patty Berg
Minneapolis
Suggs
Spork
Berg
Mary Agnes Wall
Menominee
Mich
Joyce Ziske
Milwaukee
U. S. Golf Association
Babe
Grace Lenczyk
Charity Polio Benefit Tilt Set For Tonight At West Avenue
The Gateway City Girls face Zahn Sheet Metal girls in a polio benefit game rescheduled after three rain postponements. With sunny conditions, the charity tilt is set for 8:15 P M at West Avenue diamond, aiming to support the polio drive.
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Gateway City Girls
Zahn Sheet Metal
West Avenue Diamond
Wurster Fires Hole In One At Maple Grove
Del Wurster of Sparta, playing in a four some at Maple Grove, aced the 159 yard second hole for the first hole in one of the season. Teammates Joe Larson and Jim Seeby with Dick Archambeau of La Crosse followed with a birdie and par, as Maple Grove beat Sparta 29 to 23 in the club match.
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del Wurster
Sparta
Maple Grove
Wurster
the Grove
Joe Larson
Jim Seeby
Dick Archambeau
la Crosse
Seeby
Larson
Archambeau
Grove
Eddie Novak
John Haddad
Evans
Thrailkill
Bums and Tigers Win In Tribune Carrier Softball Circuit
In West Avenue action the Bums defeated the Shaggers 9 to 4 as Chuck McCabe pitched a three hitter and Jerry Wiedman had four hits. Larry Michaels went five for five as the Tigers crushed the Schmoos 20 to 8 with Dave Haniff improving to 2 0 and Rich Gilles dropping to 0 2.
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West Avenue
Shaggers
Chuck McCabe
John Kane
Jerry Wiedman
Rams
McCabe
Kane
Larry Michaels
Tigers
Schmoos
Curt Libke
Ronnie Neuman
Dave Haniff
Rich Gilles
Lewiston Ed Kes sler Delivers 14th Inning Win Over Alma
Lewiston tops Alma 7-6 in Hiawatha Valley league play as Ed Kessler hits a 14th inning homer. Stark and Mueller pitched for Lewiston, Harvey went the distance for Alma. Wabasha shut out St. Charles 2-0 with Schonemen tossing a two-hitter. Wegman pitched for Wabasha.
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Alma
Wis
Ed Kessler
Lewiston
Stark
Mueller
Harvey
Wabasha
St. Charles
Schonemen Tossi
Wegmen
La Crosse Nine Set To Battle Creoles At Copeland Park
La Crosse faces New Orleans Creoles at Copeland Park Friday night at 8 15 as they chase a above .500 record. Don Gabrielson likely starts after relief appearances this season with Junior Anderson added to bolster pitching. The Creoles feature Tony Stone in the infield as a key player in the lineup.
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la Crosse Recreation
New Orleans
Creoles
Copeland Park
la Crosse
Don Gabrielson
Cucker
Gabrielson
Junior Anderson
Charlie Schmikla
Dick Peregrine
Red Jacobson
Jim Sullivan
Jim Knutson
Felton Snow
Gene Jones
Nathan Owens
Buddy Lombard
John Ruston
la Crosse Nine
Tony Stone
John Steber Resumes Pro Football Playing
MOBILE ALABAMA John Steber the World War II veteran and Navy reserve member resumed professional football with the Washington Redskins after a brief high school coaching stint He expects a call to serve before season's end and did not want to quit coaching mid season
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Mobile
Ala
John Steber
Washington Redskins
Navy Reserve
Mobilian
Medal Found At Municipal Pool In 1915 Half Mile Award
A track medal awarded by the University of Minnesota in 1915 for the half mile run was found in the municipal pool locker room on Wednesday. The owner may reclaim it by calling the pool.
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University of Minnesota
Detroit 9 Triumphs in 5 2 Victory Over Yankees
Detroit built a 4 run first inning as Art Houtteman returned from a strained side muscle to beat the Yankees 5 2. Ed Lopat failed to escape in the first, while Fred Sanford and Joe Page provided key relief. Johnny Mize homered for New York, and Chicago beat Philadelphia 1 0 in a separate NL note.
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NEW York
Detroit
Woodling
Lipon
Rizzuto
Priddy
Bauer
Kell
Mize
Wertz
Rfi
Evers
DiMaggio
Berra
Kolloway
Brown
Groth
Coleman
Swift
Mapes
Houtteman
Lopat
Sanford
Tipton
Majeski
Wyse
Mass
Moses
Fox
Hooper
Gumpert
Robinson
Philadelphia
Chicago
RBI
Majeski i
Hitchcock
Joost
Fain
Gum_pert
ST. Loui i
AB RH
ABRH
Glaviano
Harisfie
Schdienst
Jethroe
Musial
Elliott
Torgeson
Slaughter
Howerton
Gordon
Miller
Cooper
Nelson
Olmo
Rice
Kerr
Bucha
Bickford
a-Kazak
Wilks
St. Louis
Boston
Brazie
Rice Miller
Schoendienst
Musial Howerton
Associated Press
Art Houtteman
Briggs Stadium
Yankees
Art
Tiger
Yankee
Yanks
Tommy Byrne
Dizzy Trout
Hal White
Ed Lopat
Fred Sanford
Joe Page
Johnny Mize
Hank Bauer
Randy Gumpert
A’s
Eddie Robinson
Elmer Vale
Hank Majeski
Hank Wyse
Franklin Narrowly Sheds St. Andrew 25 2 In Softball Tilt
Franklin defeated St. Andrew 25 2 in a Midget league game. Jerry Johnson hit two homers, Frank Alberts and Frank Wetzel added one each. Ron Weise had three hits for St. Andrew. West Avenue beat Hood 86 with Mike Weber the winning pitcher. Lincoln topped Hogan 28 15 in junior play as Bruce Michalke won. St. Andrew beat Copeland 10 8 behind Reuben Gooderan. West Avenue beat Lincoln 15 9 in intermediate action.
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Jim Lind
Billy Wooodard
Bruce Michalke
Eddie Sullivan
Chuck Cunningham
Lagers
Jim Delegrave
Ken Deal
Marvin Slates
St. Andrew
Copeland
Reuben Gooderan
Frank Brose
Dick Koeibl
Don Johnson
Paul MacQuilland
West Avenue
Lincoln
Dick Grosskopf
Lee Nordrum
Williams
Graves
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Todd McEldowney
Haines
Black
Byers
Schlicht
R. Mahlum
Kinney
Glasbrenner
Weigent
Wolf Doubies
Clasbrenner Peregrine
Stuhr
G.gullickson
McKidney
Tabbert
Rf Weigent
Mahium
Bchncht
G. Gulckson Woltl
Holthaus
Dunham
Johnson
Rick
Ib Krause
B.mah Gabdrielson
Prestag
R. _Mahiom
Onsiesia
Cub
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Philadelphia Phillies
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Pittsburgh
Oasis Bar Routs
Philadelpia
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Wisconsin State Green Bay
Fond du Lac
Wiscosin Rapids
Janesville
Appleton
Oshkosh
Sheboygan
Wausau
Bosox Hand Dodgers
Bodegas
Vanant Products, Inc
Tomeh, Wis
Ecklunds
Houska Park
Rles Chamberlain
Charity
Tribune Carrier
Joe’s
New York Outfit
By Jack Hand
Homer
Bob Elliott
Sam Jethroe
Jack’s
GUN Shop
Jack Gautsch
S&h Sport Shop
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