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Newspaper

La Crosse Tribune

Location

La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Aug 10, 1963

Page

4

Braves Top Cards Behind Hendley 6-3

Braves beat the St. Louis Cardinals 6-3 at County Stadium as Bob Hendley pitched five scoreless innings and Denny Menke hit a two run homer in the third. Maye opened the scoring, Crandall and Mathews contributed, and Gibson took the loss for St Louis. The win lifts Milwaukee into a seventh place tie with Pittsburgh while Lemaster starts the next game against Lew Burdette.

Milwaukee Milwaukee Braves Bob Hendley St. Louis Cardinals County Stadium Denny Menke Braves Hendley St. Louis Pittsburgh Lee Maye Menke Eddie Mathews Mel Steiner Roy McMillan Johnny Keane Steiner del Crandall McMillan Maye Crandall Mathews Ken Boyer Joe Torre Joe Gibson Bill White Cards Tim McCarver Gibson Pittsburgh Pirates Cincinnati Los Angeles Dodgers San Francisco Philadelphia Dodger Houston Pirates Jim Gilliam Gene Green Gilliam Leo Cardena Vada Pinson Joe Nuxhall al Worthington Dodgers Juan Marichal Phillies Giants Orlando Cepeda Howie Goss Bill Mazeroski Hal Woodeshick Bob

Baseball Standings and Schedule in Crosse Tribune

The Crosse Tribune lists National League standings with Los Angeles leading the pack and San Francisco, St. Louis, Cincinnati and Chicago close behind. It also details yesterday's results and today's scheduled games including New York at Los Angeles and Milwaukee at St. Louis.

New York Los Angeles Detroit Chicago Boston Minnesota Baltimore Washington Kansas City Cleveland San Francisco St. Louis Cincinnati Philadelphia Milwaukee Pittsburgh Houston Pittburgh Philadelphia Ie Marichal Batley Culp Baldscenk Dalrymple Marichall L—Culp Calmus Camilli Nuxhall Worthington Green L—Padres Johnson Umbricht McMahon Drott Woodeshick Bateman Face McBean Pagliaroni Brand W— McBean L—Drott

Driver Al Fredenburg Raced Here Before Tragic Sun Prairie Crash

Monona racer Al Fredenburg died Sunday night when his midget flipped during the 25 lap Sun Prairie feature. He previously competed in the 1961 and 1962 La Crosse Interstate Fair speedway events and had entries discussed by IMCA officials. The Sun Prairie crash occurred after his car hit two others that had spun on a curve ahead.

AL Fredenburg Monona Sun Prairie la Crosse IMCA Buzz Barton Tampa Fla Fredenburg Ken Schultz Wisconsin Rapids

Record Breaking Show at 1963 La Crosse Interstate Fair

Gordon Woolley of Waco and Dick Hutcherson of Keokuk led speedway and stock events with multiple records. Jerry Daniels set a 23.39 second time trial, Woolley posted fast laps, and Liebe won the inaugural 6 lap. Derr missed the meet after wrecking a Pontiac two days earlier.

Gordon Woolley Wooley Waco Hutcherson Jules Chub) Liebe Oelwein Iowa Ernie Derr Keokuk

Comedian Curly Boyd Sparks Dirt Track Dialog at Speedway

Indianapolis racer Curly Boyd and IMCA announcer Nick Nachias provided humor at the Interstate Fair races. Boyd joked about following cars and ice on dirt, criticized Memorial Day 500 selections, and claimed Parnelli Jones should have been black flagged for an oil leak. Race wrapup notes Johnny White's 1962 national title and Richert’s earlier win and injury context.

Curly Boyd Indianapolis Ind Boyd California Parnelli Jones IMCA Nick Nachias

Knafele Retires From Green Bay Packers

Gary Knafele a nine year Packer retires from professional football hinting a possible AFL talks. once a top receiver with 40 catches in 1955 he played 1960 in the title game. Knafele known as Gary Kincaid also pursued film work before deciding civilian life.

Green Bay Wis Gary Knafele Green Bay Packers Knafele Ron Kramer Coleman School Supply Co Palm Springs Gary Kincaid Colorado Packers Cardinals Detroit

Spahn Reports Elbow Recovery Amid Braves Win Over Cardinals

Warren Spahn, 42, said his ailing left elbow is responding well to treatment and may start throwing soon as he eyes a return next week. The Braves beat the Cardinals 6-3 after a managers’ protest over a pitch by Bob Gibson. Roy McMillan was hit on the hand. Dixie Walker was ejected for arguing a call. Lew Burdette to face his former team in Milwaukee.

Milwaukee Warren Spahn Spahn St. Louis Cardinals Braves Cardinals Roy McMillan Bob Gibson Mel Steiner McMillan St. Louis Johnny Keane Keane Steiner Dixie Walker Augie Donatelli Walker Donatelli Lew Burdette County Stadium Burdette

Trane Co playoff plan pairs winner with Erasers

The Sunday Plant League American Division playoff winner will face the National Division champion Erasers in a best two of three series starting Monday at Powell Park. Monday game starts at 8 30 p m. The Green Gremlins and Tigers contest Sunday for the right to meet the Erasers, with additional league makeup games on the slate.

Trane Co Erasers Powell Park Green Gremlins Tigers

Major League Leaders Top American and National Leaders

A crowded list of batting pitching and fielding leaders across the American and National Leagues features stars like Yastrzemski Killebrew Aaron Koufax and Koufax among others. The data highlights top totals in at bats runs hits doubles triples home runs and RBIs along with leading pitchers in decisions and strikeouts.

Yastrzemski Boston Rollins Minnesota Allison Kaline Detroit Stuart Causey Kansas City Versalles Hinton Washington Killebrew Aparicio Baltimore New York Radatz Bunning Stigman St. Louis Clements Pittsburgh Aaron Milwaukee Mays San Francisco Flood White Groat Pinson Cincinnati Brock Willam Chicago Callison Philadelphia McCovey Wills Los Angeles Perranoski Koufax Drysdale

Winnebagoes Host Harpers Ferry Sunday in Tri-State Clash

The La Crosse Winnebagoes meet Harpers Ferry in a Tri-State League game Sunday at 2 30 p m at Memorial North Field. Harpers Ferry sits second in the Western Division while the Winnebagoes chase the Eastern title.

la Crosse Winnebagoes Harpers Ferry Memorial North Field Winnebagoes

Misfits and Blue Lions clash in make-up softball games

Rec softball schedule lists Trane Co plant at Trane Park 10 15 a m Misfits versus Blue Lions at Powell Park 6 30 p m Misfits face Orioles AMERICAN DIVISION Playoff at Powells Park 8 30 p m Green Grem lins meet Tigers CLASS B LEAGUE Houska Park 10 15 a m Super Valu versus W U Katz Co.

Trane CO Trane Park Misfits Blue Lions Powell Park Orioles Powells Park Green Gremlins Tigers Houska Park Super Valu W. U. Katz Co

Concrete Tops Maple Grove in Classic League romp

Concrete Top team stays undefeated by routing Maple Grove Country Club 5 to 0 at Powell Park behind Ronnie Barnes five hitter. Johnson's Fryers beat Trane Co. 61 at Powell with three hits from Bud Smith and two from Ron Hoff, Paul Daffinson. Several makeup games remain in the Classic League.

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Jets Lose to Oilers in Exhibition Debut

The New York Jets debut under coach Weeb Ewbank with a 17-0 defeat by the Houston Oilers in Shreveport Louisiana. The Oilers shutout the Jets as part of two AFL exhibition games, while the Chiefs beat the Bills 14-13 in the other test. Ten NFL teams begin a full slate, with Boston at San Diego and Denver at Oakland upcoming.

New York American Football League Jets Weeb Ewbank Houston Oilers Shreveport Titans Kansas City Chiefs Buffalo Bills National Football League Boston San Diego Denver Oakland

Arcadia Lady Golfers Win Tri County Golf Meet

Arcadia women golfers finished with 1042 strokes to beat Galesville by nine at the Tri County championship played on the Galesville course. Nancy Tyvand tied for medalist honors with a 91, while Mrs. Wendell Sacia led Galesville with a 93.

Galesville Wis Arcadia Nancy Tyvand Paul Tyvand Robert Nelson Whitehall Wendell Sacia Dooley Quinn Rita Weiland la Crosse Gertrude Ibach

Junior Golf Winners At CC Announced

La Crosse Country Club announced junior golf winners. Front nine girls were Jane McDonnell Karen Anderson Margaret Anderson Betsy Yeomans Mary Cameron and Carol Loveland. Back nine girls were Mary Poehling and Sue Ellenz. Boys front nine included Tom Skemp Pete Haugen Tom Goetzman and Jim Gilbert. Back nine winners were Ron Engelbretson Terry Quinn Jim Jenkins and Greg Ludden.

la Crosse Country Club Jane McDonnell Karen Anderson Margaret Anderson Betsy Yeomans Mary Cameron Carol Loveland Mary Poehling Sue Ellenz Tom Skemp Pete Haugen Tom Goetzman Jim Gilbert Ron Engelbretson Terry Quinn Jim Jenkins Greg Ludden

Tavern League makeup games set for Powell Park venues

Two makeup games are scheduled for Monday night at Powell Park. Glen's Bar hosts Bohemian Hall at 6 30 p m and Toby's faces Koelbl's at 7 30 p m.

Powell Park Glen’s Bohemian Hall Toby Koelbl

Craig Breaks Losing String With Ninth-Inning Slug

Rog er Craig ended an 18 game winless streak by beating the Cubs 7-3 as Jim Hickman delivered a bases loaded ninth inning grand slam. Hickman’s fly glanced off the left field scoreboard to seal the Mets victory and snap Craig’s drought.

New York Mets Roger Craig Jim Hickman Craig UPI NEW York Cubs Hickman John Nabors Philadelphia A’s Met

Senior Camp Set To Start Monday

Twenty five registrations accepted for the YMCA Senior Boys Physical Fitness Camp Aug 12 18. Enrollment expected at 30. Youths depart Monday at 1 pm for Camp Bradfield and return Sunday afternoon. Program director Earl Jensen, Lu ther College standout, leads the camp open to boys 14 18 with registration at the YMCA desk.

YMCA Camp Bradfield Earl Jensen la Crosse Logan Luther College

Bouton Collects 1-0 Win as Yankees Narrow AL Gap

In a pitching duel, Jim Bouton threw a five hitter to beat the Los Angeles Angels 1-0. The run came on Joe Pepitone’s scoring on John Blanchard’s sacrifice fly in the second inning, lifting New York to its fourth straight win and widening the lead over Chicago in the American League race.

Associated Press Ralph Houk Mickey Mantle Whitey Ford New York Yankees Ford Washington Houk Stan Williams al Downing Ralph Terry Jim Bouton Bouton Los Angeles Angels Yankees Chicago White Sox Joe Pepitone John Blanchard Don Lee Angels Carreon White Sox Eddie Fisher Joel Horlen Detroit Norm Cash Rocky Colavito Tigers Don Wert Cash Colavito Bill Freehan Bubba Phillips Baltimore McNally Hall Orsino Duckworth Roebuck Leppert W— McNally L—Duckworth Kansas City Cleveland Drabowski Edwards Kralick Bell Wynne Azcue W—Drabowsky L—Kralick Chicago Aguire Gladding Triandos Horlen Fisher W— Fisher L—Aguire Lolich T. Fox Freehan de Busschere T. Phillips Brossnan W—Fox L—Brosnan New York Los Angeles Howard Lee Fowler Rodgers W—Bouton L— Lee

Power Hitting Carries Twins Past Bosox 5-3

The Minnesota Twins defeated the Boston Red Sox 5-3 in Minneapolis. Jim Perry earned the win, while Rich Rollins Zoilo Versalles and Don Mincher homered for Minnesota. Boston's Dick Stuart hit a two run shot, and Carl Yastrzemski homered for the Red Sox. A mental error by Boston third baseman Dick Williams helped fuel the decisive Twins rally.

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Butts Denies Knowledge of Georgia Alabama Game

Wally Butts testifies in his 10 million dollar libel suit denying any betrayal of Georgia or knowledge of gambling activities by friends. He rejects claims he gave inside information to Bear Bryant and says Alabama scored easily in the 35 0 loss. He says he did not know Georgia’s game plan or planned formations and notes he was in the press box during the game.

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