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Newspaper

La Crosse Tribune

Location

La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Aug 09, 1948

Page

7

Brewers Cup Doubleheader Shifts in Kansas City Wins

Milwaukee swept Toledo in a doubleheader, taking the first 8-1 and the second 5-4 in Kansas City as Gene Markland hit a ninth inning homer for the Brewers. Elliott fanned 23 in a separate Toledo collapse, while Grate held Milwaukee to a late burst in the finale. Marv Rickert homered twice for Milwaukee as Buck Ross struggled.

Kansas City Louisville St. Paul Columbus Winne Brewers Gene Markland Elliott Toledo Ellis Clary Reac Buck Ross Milwaukee Tck Young Grate Ross Marv Rickert Burris Gerheauser Mancuso

Jacks and Rapids Move Closer in W-S Loop

The Jacks and Wisconsin Rapids Rapids White Sox closed in on Sheboygan for the Wisconsin State League lead with two weekend wins. Wausau’s offense sparked a 13-9 win after a 6-5 10-inning victory over Green Bay, while Zuchnik earned the mound win as Wisconsin Rapids edged Green Bay 7-6 after a 3-2 win over Appleton.

Associated Press Sheboygan Wausau Wisconsin Rapids Dechampion Indians Joe Hauser Green Bay Rapids White Sox Mean Jo Zuchnik Appleton

Bears Rally to Beat Aberdeen 15 7 in Northern League clash

Eau Claire Bears top Aberdeen 15 7 after a previous no hit loss. Grand Forks pitcher Toby Tobias shuts out Bears 1-0 with a ninth inning rally, while Superior tops Fargo-Moorhead 11-8 and St Cloud defeats Sioux Falls 5-4. Duluth loses to Grand Forks 1-4.

Eau Claire Tufano Tobias

National League Box Scores Fragment Summary

Box score fragment lists players such as Slaughter Musial Ashburn and Munger with mentions of hits home runs and base on balls. Notes unclear due to damaged OCR but references to Philadelphia and St Louis players appear among pitching and strikeouts.

Prade Rane Ashburn Merion Musialay Biatnik Musiel I. Louise Philadelphie Vallse Heinte Iman Munger Helle RF SS Wiese ARBRE Pittsburgh New York Baumholtz Rackiey Corbitt Robinson Rojek Frey Hermansk Gustine Ib Lockman Snider Walker Rt Mize Sauer If Reese_s Marshall Rf Kiuszewski Hodges Bchulta Hartung Pittebureh Diave— Hatten Kinssewak O Rob- Errore Murtaugh Wat Prey Chesnes Reese Robinson Rojek Stevens Westlake Cooper Hopp Brookivurn Wehmeier Custine Cress Blackburn Hatten Rojeck Murtaugh Cres Hite Kowsk Prey Mise Geass Konikowsk Sth Konitkowski Konikows J. Rojek Loum Rimer Arbre Westlake Dusak Marton Cabaliero Io Moortaugh Musial Rf Pieagerald Fants Riddle P Kerra Sleughter of Ib Lomberdip Jansen Jones Millers Mueler Young.t Hamner iLerten Moore Seminic Wilbur Simmoens Dickson Dubie Roweil Lombard Janeen Muelier Poerabergh Dubiel Riddie Heusser Stir Ted Gorden Gustine Mite Marshall Fome Gorgon Riddie Te Tans Marion Bie E Riddle Stev Moore Beer Hite Mens Lever Pittsburgh Bee Moore Bistnik Sac- York Riddle Rifketang Pha Jones Louis Sim- Hutse Jenings Jones Mons Lombardi Trikeons Philadelphia Abre Dousek Marion E Musiai

New Zealand Hospitality Plans Amid U S Party Outreach

New Zealand hosts hospitality outreach as officials prepare for potential parties with American counterparts. Details remain sparse, but government and business leaders aim to strengthen ties and tourism interests through planned events and exchanges.

Cincinnati Recs Neeedful Home Run Record Holder

Cincinnati notes a drought as Outfielder Fred Record remains the last Recs NL home run leader. Ival Goodman set the record with 30 in 1938, while Me Ort won the crown that year with 36.

Cincinnati Cincinnati Recs Fred Ival Goodman Me Ort

Kenney And Granke Lose In Finals

Kenney and Granke fall in the final as Bob Novak and Thea Cavouras claim titles. Novak employs a conservative game to outlast Kenney after an early two game lead, while Cavouras dominates Granke with precise baseline shots and steady serves to win the championship.

Tribune Phetes Bob Novak Thea Cavouras City The Teachers College Kenney Granke Bob Nudge Novak Theaers

Dons Open Season With 27-21 Win Over Colts

In Portland the Los Angeles Dons beat the Baltimore Colts 27-21 in an exhibition opener. Toe Agajanian booted two first period field goals as both teams traded touchdowns in the second half before about 15 000 fans.

Portland Ore Toeress Ben Agajanian Los Angeles Dons Baltimore Colts Agajanian

Loop Final Loop Final VFW Battles Legion

The City Recreation League nears the end with a doubleheader pitting the cellar VFW nine against the American Legion in the opener at 7 p m and second-placed CIO versus Schlitz Bombers in the nightcap. Tickets are sold at Legion club rooms, a cigar store, and Onalaska Vets club. AFL first round champions beat the Peerless Ambers 3-0 to claim last Friday’s City League title. final games won’t change the champion but can alter other standings.

City Recreation League VFW Nine American Legion CIO Schlitz Bombers American Legion Baseball South Ridge Sa Oe Onalaska Jan Legion Bill Meyerer The Legion Bob Bell Milwaukee Invaders Legion Club Onalaska Vets Club AFL Peerless Ambers Jim Sullivan Bill Meyer Jets VFW Larry Toepel Larry Mitchell Schlitz Bomber Nine Toby Towsen Bill Killeen Mitchell Arnie Wally Mears Laborers’ Mound

U S Protest Over Relay Touch Sparks Olympic Debate

The London press criticizes the U S for protesting the baton exchange in the 4x100 relay. Officials and coaches dispute whether Barney Ewell and Lorenzo Wright stayed inside the changeover zone amid British reaction and a pending jury appeal.

London Press U. S. Olympic Organization Pic Frank Butler Rd Beaverbrook Daily Express Clifford Webb Labor Daily Herald U. S Barney Ewell Lorenzo Wright Geoffrey Simpson The Daily Mail Ewell Wright England Barney United States Jury of Appeal Wic

Melrose Upsets Coon Valley in Little Eight clash

Melrose defeated Coon Valley 5 to 4 in a Little Eight League game. Key blows came from Gene Smith and Layton Nelson for Coon Valley, while Melrose bounced back with Teeples and Heard leading the visitors.

Melrose Coon Valley Coon Valey Wis Eeples Chat Brown Gene Smith Layton Nelson Teeples Heard Henley Erickson

Sparta Narrowly Tops Melvina 3 2 in Late Inning Nail-Biter

Sparta edged Melvina 3-2 in nine innings to stay tied with Tomah for first in Monroe County league's second half. Schmitz pitched well for Melvina, while Kiddie had two singles for Sparta. Tomah blanked Cashton 5-0 behind Felker's two-hit effort and 13 strikeouts. Ontario beat Warrens 5-1 as Shields struck out 15. Cataract fell to Norwalk 13-11 in another late contest.

Middle Ridge Ctal Middle Onalaska Gabrielson Bob Gullickson Russ Walden Clarence Mashak Middle R Osgood Case Johnson Korn Sparta Wis Melvina Tomah Ed Kiddie D. Schmitz Melvine Schmitz B. Leland Kiddie LaBansky Fritsch B. Kowitz N. Kowitz Leland Hunzicker Cashton Sleepy Felker McDaniels Wais P. Koessier Ontario Leon W. Tracy W. Boehm Cashion Felker Warrens R. Shields Warrens Badgers Otters McNutt D. Timmerman J. Ott WeNutt Friedl Shields Gnewikow Norwalk B. Schendel K. West W. Kroeger Aney

Schlitz Names Pitching Plans After Mears Injury

The report notes Mears is sidelined with a leg injury. If Mitchell does not start for Schlitz, Ed Deal or Jed Gegen are expected to take the mound later.

Schlitz Mears Mitchell Ed Deal Jed Gegen

Rochester Triumphs 7 4 in Alma Showdown

Rochester over Alma 7-4 as Alma pitcher Al Rjos falters in the ninth allowing three walks and three hits. Partenheimer and Kjos duel on the mound until the final frame. Hurson leads Rochester with a triple and Palowski adds three hits for the visitors. Alma drops from second to fifth in Bi-State standings.

Alma Wis Rochester Alma Ducker al Rjos Invaders Partenheimer Kjos Hurska Palowski Pantenbelmerai Leak Ritscher

India Moves to Nationalize Bus Transportation System

Government announces plan to nationalize bus transport across the country aiming to unify services, standardize fares, and extend public mobility. Officials say the reform will leverage existing agencies and expand infrastructure while addressing regional disparities.

India

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