Cardinals Rally Past Giants Push Into Second Place
St Louis, amid questions about manager Eddie Dyer, won two games from the New York Giants 7-2 and 3-0 to climb to second place, four games behind Boston. Red Munger and Harry Brecheen won the twin bill, with Brecheen dominating in the nightcap. The Reds beat the Braves 4-2 as Cincinnati and St Louis gained on New York and Boston.
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the Cat) Brecheen
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Earliest Bird Archaeopteryx Lived 125 Million Years Ago
The earliest known bird is believed to be Archaeopteryx, a peculiar creature that lived about 125 million years ago.
Outcasts Take Lead in Allis-Chalmers Loop Tie Race
In Allis Chalmers action at South Ave on Wednesday night the Outcasts beat the Sluggers 94 to 9 to pull even atop the standings with a 9–3 mark. Bates led Sluggers with three safeties while Sheehan took the loss and Cook the win. Foundry moved into a three way tie for sixth by routing Cultivators 13–8 at Hood Street as Raatz won and Ambueh the loser. In other games, Office defeated Cultivators 13–8 and Engineers beat Plows 23–4 with Holte on mound for the winners and Leas on offense for the losers.
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Lagers To Host Central Cafe In Twin Bill Sunday
Heileman s Old Style softball squad resumes play after a week off with a Sunday doubleheader against Central Cafe of Dubuque Ia at West Avenue diamond and Onalaska Park. Beranek and Barnes will pitch with Tanke catching and Voss at first base as the lineup fields against a top Dubuque club.
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Trojans Beat Schools In Junior Play 4-3
In city recreation Junior league baseball the Trojans upset the Schools 4-3 on Salter field. Marco’s triple and single aided the win while Rendler pitched the complete game. Gilbert had two singles for the losers.
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Major League Standings and Friday Schedule
Major League standings and Friday night schedule outline by the Associated Press. References to National and American League games include Chicago Boston Cincinnati Pittsburgh New York St Louis Philadelphia Washington Detroit Cleveland Milwaukee and Milwaukee with matchups listed for Friday night.
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Northey
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National League
Palo Alto Fireman Scores Hole in One in Five Days
De Boccignone, a Palo Alto city fireman, never played golf before. In five days and 8,051 shots in a hole in one tournament, he scored the first ace, worth a $1,000 bond.
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Chip's Crew to Meet Watertown Beers in Saturday Softball Test
Chip's Tavern softball team hosts Watertown Webers Beers in Bangor on a newly lighted field at 8 15 p m. Manager Wilfred Chipiewsky brings in Bob Carroll and Johnny Yeager to pitch with Ray Gehrking in reserve. Starting infielders and outfielders are listed for both teams along with catching and relief plans.
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North Side All-Stars Edge South Side 2 1
The North Side All-Stars defeated the South Side 2 to 1 with a late two RBI double by pinch hitter Malay in the final inning at Copeland field. Southsiders had a fifth inning run on Shini’s triple. Johnson yielded the only hit to Shini while North Side pitchers held the Southsiders through the last frame.
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Correction fixes Pla Mor bowling ownership change
The Tribune corrects earlier reports on Pla Mor ownership. Jerry Seymour becomes part owner and will devote full time to the new business. Roy Wasmuth will remain for one month to assist the transition and is now part owner of Bowler's Inn with Gen Donahue.
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English Stuns Our Savior in Lutheran Softball Standings Thriller
English tops Our Savior 9 4 at West Ave to pull into a first place tie in the Lutheran league standings. Tomalka pitched against Mahilke as English improves to 5 3 1 0 and Our Savior drops to second place one game back.
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Defending champion McDonald leads quarter finals in net meet
Bob McDonald won 6-1 6-1 over Don Fischer to reach the quarter finals where he will face Jim Scheel who defeated Don Stebbins 6-2 6-2. Scheel and McDonald set a 4 45 p m start. Howe and Kenney also reach quarter finals with 4 30 p m clash. Weigent beat Raible 6-4 6-2 and meets Graham at 5. In women’s action Shirley Granke defeated Delores Latshaw 6-4 6-3 while Thea Caverous and Dorothy Loeffler begin their first round at 5 30 p m.
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Tom Howe
Central High
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Graham
Warren Waite
Bob
Nudge) Novak
la Crosse Teachers College
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Derouin
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Shirley Granke
Delores Latshaw
Thea Caverous
Dorothy Loeffler
Brews Edge Colonels 8 7 On Rickert 10th Inning homer
Marv Rickert hit a 365 foot two run homer in the 10th inning to lift the Milwaukee Brewers to an 8 to 7 win over the Louisville Colonels. Indianapolis Indians defeated St Paul Saints 8 to 5 in the other American Association game. Kansas City and Minneapolis games were rained out.
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End Of Finn Distance Domination At 1948 Olympics
The 1948 games near Wembley mark the end of Finland's long distance supremacy. Only the marathon and the 3000 meter steeplechase remain as possible Finnish wins with Strands 1500 meter heat win signaling a Swede challenger. American athletes press ahead in track, swimming, diving, and basketball while Finland struggles in the 1500 and javelin events.
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Finland
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U. S
Sweden
Australia
Norway
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Hungary
France
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Gaston Reiff
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Lennart Strand
Win Forfeit Gives Leo and Johnnie's Tavern League Victory
Leo and Johnnie's secured a win by forfeit over Ray and Sam's in a Wednesday league game set at East Salzer field.
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Johnnie
Ray
Sam
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Tomah to Visit Black River Falls in Sunday Night Tilt
Tomah will invade Black River Falls in a Sunday night game. The match tips off at 8 15 p m local time with both teams seeking a win.
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