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Newspaper

La Crosse Tribune

Location

La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Aug 12, 1948

Page

11

Indians Split Doubleheader At State Fair

At Milwaukee the Wilmington driver Tom Mattson won the 30 mile AAA feature after a lengthy halt for a wreck. Paul Russo from Kenosha injured. Rex Mays faltered late, finishing fourth as Mattson moved up. Motorcycles take over next with 135 entries including Emde Dvykgraats and Chann in a mixed program.

Milwaukee Tommy Mn Wilmington Del State Fair Park Paul Mays Tony Bettenhausen Tinley Park Ill Mattson Hinnerschitz Wallard Floyd Emde National City Calif Chet Dvykgraats Steve Chann Deerfield N. J

Badger Entry Drops Match At Ann Arbor

A Badger golfer, Robert Lowry Jr of Huntsville Alabama, lost in a first round match yesterday at the national Junior Amateur Championship in Ann Arbor. The Detroit Tigers led the American League standings in July four times in seven years during their championship era.

Badger Ann Arbor Ance Robert Lowry, Jr Huntsville Ala Detroit

Cardinals Packers Hold Secret Drills in Wisconsin

The Chicago Cardinals and Green Bay Packers conducted a secret scrimmage in Waukesha Wisconsin. Each side scored three times. Coach Curly Lambeau called the drill satisfactory for a first scrimmage.

Cardinals Packers Chicago Cardinals Waukesha Wis Green Bay Packers Packer Curly Lambeau

Pops Cooper Boat Ace Dies After Racing Accident

Syracuse report states Jack Pops Cooper, famed hydoplane racer and holder of multiple 225 cubic inch records, died from fatal injuries in a garage accident in Kansas City while working as a trucking operator. His 1941 Salton Sea speed record of 9.18 mph over a half mile remains recognized by the American Power Boat Association.

Syracuse N. Y Jack Pops) Cooper Pops Kansas City Salton Sea Calif American Power Boat Association

Bombshells Meet Tigers and Doerflinger Sluggers Showdowns

Recreation baseball results show Copri Park Prida e450 m hosting Bombshells against Tigers at 10 30 a m Doerflinger faces Sluggers. The article notes language variations for Scotland including Sotiman Skot sko Iskoc ya and Szkoja in Magyar Czechoslovakian Turkish.

Copri Park Prida Tigers Doerflinger Scotland

Athletics Rally Past Senators in late seventh surge

Connie Mack's Athletics edged Washington 8-3 as Sam Chapman and Carl Scheib sparked a seventh inning rally after rain halted play. The win pulled the A's within a half game of the first place Indians in the American League pennant race amid other big league results.

Philadelphia Connie Mack A's Cleveland Indians Washington Indians St. Louis Mackien Res Scheib Phil Marchildon Senators Athletics Scheib Chapman Bob Lemon Satchel Paige Ans Lea Browns Joe Gordon Dale Mitchell Jim Hegan Cleveland Gordon Rockies Hank Arft Dick Kokos Arft Kokos Boston Red Sox Yankees New York Sox Ted Williams Tigers Chicago Virgil Trucks Dave Philley Brooklyn Dodgers St. Louis Cardinals New York Giants Dodgers Cards Philadelphia Phillies Brooklyn Marv Rackley Billy Cox Dick Sisler Eddie Miller Cincinnati Cardinals Stan Musial Reds Red Birds Musial Musia

New Holstein Heads North For Tournament Doubleheader

New Holstein athletes travel from Milwaukee to a college venue for a tournament doubleheader second game set at 10 30 tomorrow night as they defend state championship ambitions.

Milwaukee New Holstein Athletics

Le Crosse County Sealed Bid Notice For Apron Feeder

The La Crosse County Highway Committee will receive sealed bids for apron feeder specifications and bid forms. Bids must be filed by 0:08 PM August 11, 1948 at the County Highway Commissioner office Courthouse Le Crosse Wisconsin.

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Sluggers Star In Sparta Loop

In Sparta Wisconsin Amber Inn lost 14 to 3 to Boldons while Larry's Body Shop defeated Depot Dutch 16 to 1 in a doubleheader. Key hitters included Darnutzer Willey Burke Meltz and Tremmel for the winners and J Johnson P Schmeider for the losers.

Sparta Wis Sparta City Amber Inn Bolden Larry Depot Dutch Kevin L. Erickson A. Peters D. Hunzicker E. Willey Boldons W. Meyers S. Herberg F. Murphy Murphy L. Burke Body Shop L. Meltz W. Tremmel J. Johnson P. Schmeider Franks Griffin Darnutzer Willey Jewell Larry's L. Johnson Schoonmaker Tremmel

Probate of Will Sought for John F Oehier in Wisconsin Court

In La Crosse County Wisconsin the estate of John F Oehier deceased seeks probate of the will and appointment of an executor or administrator with will annexed. A court term is set for August 1948 at the La Crosse County Court House to hear heirship and creditor claims. Attorneys Jounrs Rorapf and Coleman represent the estate at 616 Exchange Building La Crosse.

State of Wisconsin la Crosse County John F. Ovhler Gay Elmer J. Oehier John F. Oeehier John F. Oehier Shelby Wisconsin John F. Ochiler Rorapf & Coleman Exchange Building la Crosse

La Crosse Board Seeks Fuel Proposals for 1948-49

The La Crosse Wisconsin Board of Education invites sealed proposals for fuel requirements for the 1948-49 school year. Specifications and forms are available at the Board of Education office. A. F. P. Jordan, Clerk, will oversee the process.

Notiee Board of Education la Crosse Wisconsin le Crosse Washburn

Demon Hanover Wins Hambletonian In Double Heat Ride

Demon Hanover driven by amateur Harrison Hoyt won the 23rd Hambletonian at Good Time track with straight-heat victories. Hoyt, a Bethel hat maker from Connecticut, paid $200 to nominate in 1946 and later refused a $75,000 offer, becoming the first amateur driver to win harness racing’s premier event.

Demon Hanover Harrison R. Hoyt Bethel Conn Goshen N. Y Ing Rollo Egan Hanover Hoyt Harrison Hoyt America Dean Hanover Coldstream Stud C. M. Saunders Harrisburg Bethel, Conn

Probate and heirs notice in John Kindler estate La Crosse Wis

Court hearings set for August 24 1946 on Mildred Kindler's application for probate of John Kindler will and determination of heirs at law with claims due by October 27 1948 and November 2 1948. Jessie H Scott seeks order for Jessie M Holway estate management with September 7 1948 hearing at La Crosse court house. Also a summons in Mabel Albitz v Willard Albitz probate action in Le Crosse County Wisconsin.

State of Wisconsin le Crosse County John Kindler Gay la Crosse Mildred Kindler John Kinciey City of la Crosse Country Wisconsin la Crosse County Jessie M. Holway Jessie H. Scott le Crosse Sai Mabel Albitz Willard Albita State of

Spring Valley Edges Rushford In Eleven In FC Playoff

Spring Valley defeated Rushford 3-2 in 11 innings to claim third place in Fillmore County league standings. Allen Burgi hit a game winning homer in the eleventh as George West allowed five hits. Jim Long hit a Rushford homer and Stan Burgs singled in Spring Valley’s first run.

Lanesboro Minn Fillmore County Spring Valley Rushford Preston Allen Burgi Henry Quarre Burgi Spring Val G. Vest J. Vest Long

Sioux Falls Falls to Eau Claire in North ern League Tilt

The Eau Claire Bears beat Sioux Falls 9 to 2 in a Northern league baseball game last night. In a double header the Superior Blues defeated Grand Rapids 10 to 9 then were shut out 9 to 0 in the nightcap. St. Cloud blanked Aberdeen 4 to 0 and Fargo Moorhead beat Duluth 11 to 4.

Eau Claire Bears Sioux Falls Superior Blues Grand the Blues St. Cloud Aberdeen Fargo - Moorhead Duluth

Amvets Defeat La Crosse Cooler Club in Softball

Amvets toppled the La Crosse Cooler Co. squad 8 to 2 at Isle La Plume on Tuesday. Jake Loomis was tagged for 10 hits, while Joe Tikal limited the losers to five. R Geary doubled and singled for two runs as Amvets built a decisive early lead.

Amvets la Crosse Cooler Company Isle la Plume Vets Jake Loomis Joe Tikal R. Geary Tikal Geary Loomis and Lieth

Homer Stops Brewers 5-3 on late blast

Milwaukee dodges a ninth inning threat as Hank Bauer belts a three run homer after Al Epperly held a 3-1 lead. Dave Madison notches his 12th win while Indianapolis, Minneapolis also win in the American Association.

Milwaukee al Epperly Hank Bauer Blues Indianapolis Louisville Minneapolis St. Paul Toledo Columbus Ee Bauer Epperly Dave Madison Jack Robinson Indians Tom Saffell Tex Aulds Colonels Cotton Deal Ken Chapman Earl Tuvener Millers Bob Rhawn Warren Bama Bay Saint Bud Hicks Bob Cain Mel Himes Kansas City Kerr Madison Houk Drescher

Inter-City Softball Playoffs Set At Sparta Thursday

Two postponed Inter-City Softball games from June 28 will be played at Sparta. Onalaska Vets versus Tighe's Tigers of La Crosse open at 8:15, followed by Salvation Army of La Crosse against Sparta in the nightcap.

Sparta Wis Onalaska Vets Tighe Tigers of la

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