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Newspaper

La Crosse Tribune

Location

La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Aug 09, 1944

Page

8

Yankee Maid Promises to Challenge Hambletonian Field

Yankee Maid a Kentucky bred filly from Wichita oilman A L Derby seeks to dethrone New York’s two year hold in the 35000 dollar Hambletonian stake. Henry Thomas will drive as 1943 champ two year trotter vies with rivals Rose Dean Emily Scott Hanover Princess Juliana Fighting Scot Ruths Day Betsy Babcock in Goshen.

Orlo Robertson Goshen N. Y Kansas New York Ambassador Bill Strang Strang Volo Song Empire City Bill Cane Orange County Kentucky Wichita Volemite Shirley Hanover Yankee Maid Henry Thomas Gibson White Rose Dean Rose Eric Emily Scott Hanover Princess Juliana Fighting Scot Ruth's Day Betsy Babcock

Waldorf to Lead Stars in Classic at Evanston

Lynn Waldorf is named head of the college All-Stars coaching staff led by Augier with Northwestern veteran. Chicago Tribune sponsors the 11 year old series and will help by Bo McMillin Henry Frnka and Jeff Cravath. The corps will coach 73 hand picked players, the largest squad in the All-Star classic at Evanston.

Chicago Augier Will Waledorf Northwestern University Chicago Tribune Bo McMillin Indiana Henry Frnka Tulsa Jeff Cravath Southern California Evanstno

McCoy Teams Seek National Semi Pro Title

Camp McCoy in Wisconsin hosts a national semi pro congress title bid as the 76th nine, Wisconsin champions with 32 wins, faces the Post squad, state runners up with 17 wins, five losses and one tie, and linked with St Paul of the American Association.

Camp Mccoy Wis Wichita Kansas Wisconsin Post St. Paul

76th Infantry Beats Camp McCoy All Stars 6-3 in League Open

The 76th Infantry Division base Tuesday by defeating the Camp McCoy Diamond League All Stars 6-3. The 76th recorded 10 hits while the All Stars had seven, with Hendrickson pitching to the seventh before Evans finished. Russell, Young, and Mincey led the mound duties for the losers as Burdett and Heath relieved. Maddern was the top slugger for the 76th.

Camp Mccoy Wis 76Th Infantry 76Th Hendrickson Evans Lane Russell Young Mincey Burdett Heath Maddern

Semi-Pro Cubs Upset Chicago Bruins 5-2

Michigan City oo Cubs upset the Chicago Cubs in an exhibition game as Al Picchota pitched two hits allowed to Lenny Merullo and Billy Holm with nine strikeouts. Five runs on six hits decided the contest in the seventh inning.

Michigan City Ind al Picchota New York Yankee Bunker Hill Naval Air Base Oo Cubs Chicago Cubs Piechote Lennie Merullo Billy Holm Bill Nicholson Chicago

Northern Engraving Triumphs 19 18 In Softball Clash

The Northern Engraving crew edged La Crosse Garment 19 to 18 in a tense seventh inning rallyTuesday evening. Gilson and Crubel teamed in the Engravers battery while Roellig and Varger pitched and caught for Garment.

Northern la Crosse Garment Gilson Crubel Roellig Varger

Sailors Fall to Dodgers in Opening Loss at Constitution Field

The 1944 Blue Jackets dropped a 7-4 decision to the Brooklyn Dodgers before 11,800 at Constitution Field. Brooklyn overcame a 3-2 deficit with a three-run seventh as Rosen Schultz and P Waner ignited a rally. Trexler took the loss. McLish earned the win.

Great Lakes Blue Jackets Brooklyn Constitution Field Sailors Dodgers Rosen Schultz P. Waner Bordagaray Jim Trexler

Eagles Bowling Loop Plans 1944 45 Pin Season

La Crosse Eagles Bowling league elected officers for 1944-45 and outlined plans. Sixteen teams begin action on September 6 at Pla-Mar alleys, split into ten teams Tuesday and six on Sunday, with a round robin format.

Eagles Bowling Loop la Crosse Eagles Eagles League Pla-Mar All Eagles Yey Ty i

Costa Rica Labor Code Sparks Employer Troubles

Many employers in Costa Rica view the new labor code as the source of their labor problems, signaling widespread concern among businesses about compliance costs and worker relations this year.

Costa Rica

Hambletonian Day Sparks Largest Hambletonian Entry List

Harness racing notes from Goshen on Hambletonian day highlight diverse hometowns on the entry list and mention Yankee Maid as the favorite. Observations cover Foster Hanover and Fighting Scot sale prices, racecourse notes at Good Time Park, and recollections of Dustwhirl and Whirlaway in Calumet history.

Goshen N. Y Orange County Park Square Hanover Auburn St. Charles Ill Andover Ohio Wichita Kas Winston-Salem N. C Betsy Babcock Old Orchard Maine Bill Cane United States Keeneland Foster Hanover Fighting Scot Yankee Maid Phillies

McCrory And David Victors In Wisconsin Open Tennis

Top seeds Bob David of Chicago and Marilyn McCrory of Wauwatosa won notable matches on the second day of the Wisconsin state open tennis tournament in Milwaukee. David beat Bill Browne 6-3 8-6, and McCrory defeated Barbara Froemming 6-0 6-1.

Milwaukee Bob David Chicago Marilyn McCrory Wauwatosa David Bill Browne Miss McCrory Barbara Froemming Tim Malloy Panama City Fla John Brucker Glenway Maxon Dick Broeren Neenah Paul Gross van B. Wake Jim Young Ee Fredrich Hinsdale Jane A Ine Neenah Jack Pinkerton Menasha Leslie Voecker Betty Fass Agnes Oskar Lee Balke Susan Spengler Mary Jean Beyers Dolly Birkhead Mary Lou Beyer Detroit Nancie Ellis Constance Ebbers Pauline Smith Bert Rance Birkhead Stan Drobac James Deloye Burt Woyahn Waukesha Jack Broeren Fred Engel Jack Snyder Cyrus Spengier Earl Adashek Gerry Gilbert

Vienna defeats Twilight Tear in Alabama Stakes at Belmont

William Woodward's Vienna upset Twilight Tear in the Alabama Stakes at Belmont Park, winning by three quarters of a length over Calumet Farm's star, after Twilight Tear entered as a heavy 1 to 20 favorite and sought her 12th straight victory this year.

Ben Jones Chicago Twilight Tear Vienna Saratoga Knute Rockne Notre Dame Carnegie Tech Dick McMahon Calumet Butler Warren Wright Calumet Farm Dustwhirl Whirlaway New York William Woodward Belmont Park

Reds Browns Take Eagles Softball Wins

Reds beat Greens 9 1 on West Avenue as Perner and Danhoff teamed for the win with Watson and Rogers guiding the Greens defense. Browns defeated Blues 15 9 at Hogan field with Spah credited the win and Schnell taking the loss as Potts hit a round tripper. Beranek and Pouzar led Browns with two homers each. Joe Medwick holds the all time NL single season doubles record with 64 in 1937.

Eagles Reds Greens West Avenue Browns Blues Hogan Perner Danhoff Watson Rogers Spah Schnell Potts Beranek Pouzar Joe Medwick Cardin

Brewers trample Indianapolis 17 to 8 in ten-hit win

Milwaukee collects 18 hits to rout Indianapolis 17 8 as Arky Biggs drives in seven through a three run triple and two singles. Floyd Speer suffers a thumb injury but gains win as Julio Acosta closes. Toledo and Louisville win to cut Milwaukee lead.

Brews Indianapolis Associated Press Milwaukee Brewers Arky Biggs Toledo Louisville Milwaukee Floyd Speer Moundsman Julio Acosta Brewers Byers Martin Kansas City Blues Colonels Elmer Singleton Kats Vic Johnson Toledo Mudhens Minneapolis Earl Jones Columbus St. Paul Redbirds Saints Birds Lou Camp Glenn Crawford Eddie Blake Johnny Herr Poland Speer Acosta Pruett

Peru Boxing Fans Furnish Own Action

In Lima, Arturo Godoy and Alberto Lovell drew a wild scene as fans pelted the ring with fruit and vegetables after the fight was halted in the 11th round. Lovell was jailed by the Argentine commission and stripped of his title. Godoy previously boxed Joe Louis for the world title.

Buenos Aires Arturo Godoy Alberto Lovell Lima Godoy-Lovell Boxing Commission Lovell Godoy Joe Louis

Baseball Honors and Leaders From 1950s Almanac

The American League leaders include Si Berg for batting, Doerr of Boston with 128 hits and 14 home runs, Stirnweiss of New York with 34 stolen bases, and Hughson of Boston with 175 games pitched and a .773 winning percentage. In the National League, Walker of Brooklyn leads with a .358 average, Musial of St. Louis with 142 hits and 37 doubles, Nicholson of Chicago with 80 RBIs and 2 home runs, Barrett and Putere share 14 stolen bases, and Wilks of St. Louis goes 10-1 with a .909 ERA.

Associated Press Siebert Doerr Boston St. Louis Cullenbine Cleveland Lindell New York Stirnweiss Hughson Walker Brooklyn Murcial Nicholson Chicago Musial St. Gr Barrett Pittsburgh Putere Wilks

Browns Open Eastern Tour

Browns chase footing in the East as the American League resumes with a full schedule. New York beat Pittsburgh 8 4 while Bill Voiselle fanned eight and delivered a key double in a sixth inning surge for his 14th win. Luke Sewell’s St Louis readies for a decisive eastern swing, aiming to keep pace with the Yankees and Red Sox as the Browns seek a balanced road trip to unlock a potential world series run. Detroit and Cleveland push eastern invaders. western clubs hold a 125 110 edge in four league crossovers.

Jack Sewell Yankees Red Sox Billy Southworth Cardinals St. Louis Detroit Cleveland Chicago Joe McCarthy Yanks Hank Borowy Browns Bob Muneri New York Fou Boston Cronin

Horseshoe Tournament Opens Tonight at Isle La Plume

La Crosse Recreation Program announces its horseshoe tournament starts tonight at about 7 38 p m at the Isle La Plume courts with play beginning after dusk. The event was revealed Wednesday morning.

la Crosse Isle la Plume

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