Campanella's Three-Run Homer Sinks Milwaukee
In a nine inning game Brooklyn Dodgers beat Milwaukee Braves 11 to 10. Campanella hit a three run homer in the late innings to seal the win as Eddie Mathews became a new father with baby Eddie arriving. Pafko homered to spark the Braves in a see-saw matchup before the decisive blast.
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Indians keep pace as they thin AL standings
The Cleveland Indians edged the New York Yankees 6-3 to maintain their two percentage-point gap behind the Chicago White Sox in the American League race. Boston's Red Sox surged to within one game of the Yankees after a 7-3 win, sparked by Jackie Jensen’s four RBI day. In Chicago, Ernie Banks hit three homers in a 11-10 Cubs win over Pittsburgh as Vic Wertz and Al Rosen helped Cleveland again.
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Sparta Defeats Cashton in 11 6 Exhibition Win
Sparta rolled to an 11 to 6 victory over Cashton in an exhibition game in Cashton Wisconsin. Wayne Hallingstad pitched all nine innings striking out five and walking two. Harvey Jernandez hit a three run homer for Cashton while Doc Mueller and Stan Herrman doubled for Sparta.
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Knothe Captures Presidents Trophy At La Crosse Club
Jack Knothe defeats Dick Pearse Jr. 1 up to win the Presidents Trophy at the La Crosse Country Club championship. Both shot 75. Knothe’s two stroke handicap gave him the title in a final match played Sunday with 36 and 39 halves.
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Little League Critic Says It Benefits No One
An Iowa State Medical Society editorial argues Little League harms eight to twelve year olds by forcing early competition and excessive practice. It notes parental pressure to “make the team,” and cites affected meal schedules with late dinners as a consequence of game times.
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King Eddie Feigner and His Court to Play Here
King Eddie Feigner and His Court bring a soft ball exhibition to Copeland Park Monday at 8 15 p m. The Quality Lumber and Coal Co team from the Classic Softball League hosts with the La Crosse Jaycees. advance tickets available at Eds Cigar Store. Feigner is known for no hit games as he barnstorms the country.
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Grovers Nip De Soto 1-0 In W-W Loop
Hoffland hurled a three hitter to lift Soldiers Grove over De Soto 1-0 in Western Wisconsin League play. Helgerson scored on Lagen single in the fourth. Gilman allowed two hits in a tough loss. De Soto drops to 3 ½ games back with two weeks left.
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Three Golf Standouts Deadlocked In All-American Tourney
In Chicago the $25,000 All-American Golf Tournament opens with a four under par 68 tied for first among Wally Ulrich Arnold Palmer and Ted Kroll. Doug Ford Al Mengert Tom Talkington and others close behind at 69 or 70 amid 96 degree heat and fast greens. The event serves as warmup to next weekend's $100,000 World tournament with a $50,000 top prize.
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Jack Fleck
District Semi-Pro Finals Move To Friday Night
The District Semi-Pro final between Colfax and Independence, postponed by rain, will be played Friday night in STRUM Wisconsin. Independence and Colfax prepare for the decisive matchup following Thursday’s rainout.
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Old World Teams Scramble For Berth At Milwaukee
European baseball scene builds toward the 1955 Amateur World Series in Milwaukee with Spain favored to represent Europe after winning the European championship. Italy faltered finishing fourth while France and Tunisia lagged, and Barcelona claims top regional strength with a long history of the game in Spain.
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Heat Slows Practice Of College All Stars In Heat
Coach Curly Lambeau trimmed sessions for the college All Stars due to 96 degree heat at Northwestern. The team will drill once daily in the afternoon before the August 12 game with the Cleveland Browns at Soldier Field, with mornings devoted to lectures.
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Curly) Lambeau
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Bad Back Ends Williams Giants Career
Davey Williams a New York Giants second baseman, said at Mayo Clinic in Rochester he will quit baseball due to a back ailment. The 27 year old came up from Pensacola and climbed to Atlanta and Minneapolis levels before doctors diagnosed spinal arthritis and possibly a slipped disc. He plans no definite future, awaiting guidance after examinations.
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Banks hits three homers in Cubs 11 10 win over Pirates
Major League Stars reports Earle Banks slugged three home runs and a single driving seven runs as the Cubs defeated Pittsburgh 11-10. Tom Poholsky of the Cardinals shut out the Mets 3-0 on four hits.
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Superior Splits In Northern League Twin Bill
Superior split a Northern League double header with St. Cloud as both games ended 3-1. Eau Claire and Duluth were rained out at Eau Claire Thursday night. Aberdeen beat Grand Forks 7-6 in game one, game two tied 1-1 when called after seven due to curfew. Fargo-Moorhead edged Winnipeg 5-4 in 13 innings.
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Frautschi Eliminated By Top Seed In Junior Tennis
Tim Frautschi of Madison Wisconsin was eliminated in San Antonio in the second annual U S Jaycee junior tennis tournament. Art Andrews of Iowa City Iowa the top-seeded junior player defeated Frautschi 6 2 7 5 in the match.
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Gale Golfers Defeat Grovers In Twilight Club Match
The Galeville Twilight club beats Maple Grove in a local match at Maple Grove. Highlights include Harry Kolter long drive, Owen Sea Monson pin proximity, Eddie Novak pin proximity, and Gale Weiss long drive. Junior championship set for August 15 and Maple Grove Open scheduled for September 18.
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Recreation Softball Friday Schedule for August 5
At 12 Major League West Ave program games start at 8:30 pm with Wiggert Bros. facing Mindoro and The Alibi meeting Village Shop. Earlier at West Ave 7:15 pm Rowleys clash with Quality Lumber and Coal Co. Houska Park hosts Peerless Beer versus South Side All Stars. Trane Park hosts Trane Co. versus Rustic Eng. Ward Ave West hosts Vic Zahn s Sheet Metal versus Causeway Beer Depot.
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Galesville Wins Forfeit Over Whitehall
Galesville took a Trempealeau County League forfeit victory over Whitehall on Wednesday night in Arcadia Wisconsin. The result hands Galesville the win without play and affects league standings. Whitehall forfeits were recorded in the Trempealeau County League game.
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