Inter-State Fair Sprint Car Weekend Fires Up Strong Field
A strong field of 20 plus drivers is set for a two night sprint car program at a half mile dirt track with 8 pm starts tonight and Wednesday. The $3,500 prize purse and a contoured track promise record attempts, per IMCA officials. Gordon Herring of Golden Colorado, driving an Offenhauser, is among late entrants with 20 years in dirt and paved racing and a Pike’s Peak Hill Climb third place in 1962.
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Sally McLevich Wins In State Tourney Comeback
Sally McLevich of La Crosse won the third flight title at Manitowoc in the Wisconsin Women’s State Amateur, defeating Mrs. LaBudde and earning a diamond and pearl necklace. Her father Fred, a noted golfer, cheered as she plans for Racine next year after regaining form this summer.
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Manitowoc
Sally
Jack Williams
Milwaukee
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Pauline Weigel
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Gateway Transportation Co
IBM
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Packers Focus on Cardinals showdown after intrasquad
Green Bay trimmed to 34 veterans and 20 rookies after intrasquad cuts. The club shifts to the preseason opener versus the St Louis Cardinals in New Orleans with quarterback Merv Holland and others released and rookies pushing for starting roles. Paul Hornung returns from a one year ban and shows promise in the scrimmage with eight carries for 60 yards and three receptions for 64 yards.
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New Orleans
Vince Lombardi
Ron Boguski
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George Washington
Jack Peterson
Omaha
Jack Mauro
Northern Michigan
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Boxing results from Tokyo and New Bedford boxing card
In Tokyo Fumio Kaizu of Japan outpointed Mansao Gondo. In New Bedford Dick French and Greg Gavin fought to a draw.
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Mansao Gondo
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Ex Appleton Xavier Trio Hurt In Crash
Former Appleton Xavier stars Warren Kip Whitlinger and Richard Boots were injured in a two car crash that killed Kenneth Zastrow. Boots driver of one car and Captaine his passenger were treated in Appleton area hospitals.
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Vikings release eight rookie free agents and a draft pick
REMIDJI Minn AP The Minnesota Vikings cut eight rookie free agents and one draft choice in a major squad reduction. The list includes tackle H O Estes from East Central Oklahoma State drafted in the 11th round and players Bob Deegan Bob Bagley John Gamble Clyde Williams Eu gene Cheffie Dennis Stuewe Bill Sparks Wes MacMillan among others.
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H. O. Estes
Oklahoma State
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Minnesota
Bob Bagley
Louisville
John Gamble
Pacific
Clyde Williams
Southern
Eugene Cheffie
Edinboro
Dennis Stuewe
Nebraska
Bill Sparks
Miami Fla
Wes MacMillan
Lebanon Valley
Pioneers and Chiefs Win One-Run Softball Picks
The Pencil Pushers beat the Old Grandads 3-2 at Memorial East. The Chiefs edged the Slipsticks 6-5 at Hogan. The Tigers defeated the Spartans 11-3 at Trane South Monday night in Trane Co. League softball. Homers Peterson noted for the Tigers.
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Cup Matches Start in Galesville Championship Run
Mrs. John Quinn, club tournament chairman, says championship cup matches begin this week in Galesville Wisconsin. The June handicap tournament remains active with results expected within two weeks.
Galesville Junior League to Play Benefit Game
Galesville Wisconsin hosts a benefit exhibition at Reception Park on Wednesday August 5 with Trempealeau League supplying the opposition. The event supports local causes and features the Galesville Junior League team in the attraction.
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La Crosse Winnebagoes Hold Practice at Memorial North
The La Crosse Winnebagoes will conduct a baseball practice on Wednesday at 6 30 p m at Memorial North field.
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RBC Softball Classic League Schedule Slimmed
Clark's Super 100 faces Syl's Place at 6 30 p m Powell. Katz Co takes on Klein and Son at 8 p m Powell. Maple Grove C C meets Stellick's National Oil at 6 30 p m Trane So.
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Falk Wins Semi-Pro Crown With 3-1 Victory
Milwaukee Falk captured its seventh state non-pro baseball title by beating Little Chute 3-1 in the Wisconsin State Tournament final. Clair Hickman pitched for Falk with late support from Bill Lutz to close out the victory as Little Chute threatened in the ninth. Falk advances to the national non-pro tourney in Wichita planned for September.
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La Crosse Legion Tops Coon Valley 7 1 In Prep Win
La Crosse Post 52 improved to 16 2 for the season with a 7 1 victory over Coon Valley Monday night. The team built a 3 1 lead after three innings and never trailed. Four pitchers split the effort: Bob Lamb Pete Bentz Jim Grosch and Jim Coady. Jeff Koeller posted three hits for La Crosse.
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Major League Leaders Baseball Averages Runs and Hits
Major League leaders feature Clemente and Williams atop batting in the National League with high averages and hits. Mays leads in runs and home runs while Koufax and Marichal pace pitching in the NL. Oliva dominates AL batting averages with 150 hits and 77 runs, and Bunker and Radatz lead in pitching decisions and strikeouts.
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Baltimore
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Texans Capture Team Honors at National High School Rodeo
Texans win team championship as Nebraska and New Mexico riders take most individual titles. All-around boys champion Craig Haythorn of Arthur Nebraska placed second in calf tie-down and third in boys cutting horse. Debra Shaw of Santa Rosa New Mexico tops breakaway calf roping and places fourth in barrel racing. Houston duo Bill Christoph and Steve Pearse win bareback bronc riding and boys cutting horse. Jerry Hanson of Philip South Dakota wins saddle bronc with 88. Lynne Mooney and Jim Bailey also place high. Next rodeo set for Ogallala Nebraska.
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Granite Falls
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Dettinger Leads Airport Trap Club Shoot
Larry Dettinger shot two perfect rounds breaking 25 of 25 in two runs and added 24x25 in a third to top the Airport Trap Club results on Sunday. Rich Jerne also posted a perfect 25x25 with 23x25 and 22x25 showing, along with a list of other scores dominated by 20s and 21s. A follow up shoot is planned for Sunday August 9.
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Ron Page
Art Hecht
Les Otto
Bailey Delivers as Pirates Top Giants in Ninth Inning
Bob Bailey with a key eighth inning triple and a ninth inning single drives the Pirates past the Giants 3-2. Bailey lifts his average to .304 and helps Pittsburgh close in on the pennant race as Pappas wins his 10th.
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City Swim Meet Set at La Crosse Pool Thursday
Swimming competition for ages 10 through senior men and women will be held at La Crosse Municipal pool Thursday August 6 with warmups at 10 AM or 1 PM and first events at 2 PM Finals are scheduled for 7 PM if weather permits the meet moves to Friday August 7.
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Glen's and Whitey's Lead Tavern League Soft Ball Standings
Glen's Bar and Whitey's share the lead after Monday results. Glen's beat John's 18-5 at Powell Park, Whitey's edged 400 Club 9-7 at Houska, with 400 Club previously atop the standings. Other scores include Toby's 17-7 over Friendly Nabor, Koelbl's 8-4 over Finn's Shamrock Inn, Latch's 18-15 over Bohemian Hall, Terrace Bar 23-8 over Monitor, and Joe's OK 14-11 over Schmidty's.
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Wisconsin state baseball tourney sees Falk edge Little Chute for third
In Milwaukee Falk defeats Little Chute 3 to 1 to claim third place in the Wisconsin state baseball tournament. Racine Redbi: in Lakers.
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