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Newspaper

La Crosse Tribune

Location

La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Aug 13, 1955

Page

3

Peerless Crubs Vic Zahn's 13-2 Victory Steals Show

Peerless Crubs Vic Zahn's Sheet Metal fell 13-2 as Peerless surge to a loop record 10-1 at home. Ray Kroner starred with three hits and a flawless defense to pace Peerless's big win. The night also featured Causeway Quality and Rowley's winning, while other games settled uneven scores before darkness halted play.

Peerless Crubs Vic Zahn Causeway Rowley Peerless Peerless Beer Berghley Houska Park Ray Kroner Kroner Bob Maringer Ronnie Barnes South Side All-Stars Causeway Beer Depot Bill Parizek Olson Trane Park Johnson West Avenue Quality Rustic Inn Bud” Tischer Svoboda Bob Onto Bob Tooke Len Louie Wuensch Haviicek Bakalars Rolf Synoground Trane Co Ward Avenue Rowley’s Russell Yeske Burch Schurrer

Packers Meet Giants In Grid Exhibition

In Spokane Washington the Green Bay Packers meet the New York Giants in an NFL exhibition opener. Giants seek to repeat and challenge for division honors while Packers, under Liz Blackbourn, start Tobin Rote at quarterback with 47 players in camp.

Packers Giants Spokane, Wash Green Bay Packers New York Giants Milwaukee Cleveand Browns Liz Blackbourn Tobin Rote Doyle Nix Nate Borden Blackbourn

Alibi Beats Mindoro 12-5 in Major League Clash

The Alibi defeated Mindoro 12-5 in a 12 inning game at West Avenue on Friday night. Jahner and Gilles hit home runs to pace the Alibi offense while Kramer Wannemueiler Kirchner and J Paisley contributed for Mindoro.

Alibi Mindoro West Avenue Jahner Gilles

Stars Upset Browns In Close Collegiate Showdown

The College All Stars defeated the Cleveland Browns 30 to 27 at Soldier Field. Ralph Guglielmi led the college attack while Tad Weed added a pivotal 34 yard field goal. Browns coach Paul Brown admitted they were outplayed and need work on defense.

Brown George Ratterman

Standings and schedule for Sunday games in two sections

Southern Section features Soldiers Grove at Westby night, Coon Valley at Viroqua night, La Crescent at De Soto night, La Crosse at Genoa night. Northern Section has Tomah at Bangor night, West Salem at Cashton night, Onalaska at Holmen night.

Soldiers Grove Westby Coon Valley Viroqua la Crescent de Soto la Crosse Genoa Tomah Bangor West Salem Cashton Onalaska Holmen Ee la Crescent Coon Valey de Oo Westby i Pet Sparta Cashten West Saiem Melrose

All Stars Top Browns In 30-27 Victory At Soldier Field

Tad Weed kicked three field goals and two extra points to propel the College All Stars past the Cleveland Browns 30-27. Ohio State’s Weed, Notre Dame’s Guelel Imi, and Baylor’s Dupre fueled the upset as Lambeau Anderson Owen Pool coached the collegiate squad to their first win over pro champions since 1950 in Chicago.

Chicago Paul Brown Cleveland Browns Curly Lambeau Hank Anderson Steve Owen Hampton Pool Brown beau-Anderson - Owen-Pool Combo Cleveland Otto Graham Tad ‘Weed Ohio State Ralph Guelel-' Imi Notre Dame Baylor L. G. Dupre Weed Los Angeles Rams Guglielmi Washington Redskins Dupre Baltimore Colts

Pencil Pushers versus Nite-Hawks at Trane Park

Recreation softball schedule lists Pencil Pushers against Nite-Hawks on Sunday August 14 at 10:00 a.m. Trane Co Plant League game set at Trane Park.

Trane Co Rewley Erickson, Bi Schini Good'rum Burchess Hoadley Taylor Grimslid Yeske Russellib L. Sy'g Meyer Rowley Trane Park Ve. Nite-Hawks

Cubs Rout Braves 7 1 as Milwaukee Slumps Further

Chicago handed the Milwaukee Braves a 7-1 defeat, their fourth straight loss. Andy Pafko left with a pulled leg muscle, Gene Conley was slated to start next, and Milwaukee stayed 16 and 14 games back of first as Chicago pounded out 19 hits in four games.

Chicago Milwaukee Braves Chicago Cubs Charlie Grimm Braves Andy Pafko Cubs Gene Conley Conley Sam Jones Bill Bruton Eddie Mathews George Crowe del Crandall Milwaukee Giants Ray Crone Dee Fondy Gene Baker Jim King Ernie Banks Baker Ransom Jackson Ernie Johnson Crowe Johnson King

Badgerland Stars In All Star Charity Victory

Wisconsin flavor marked the All Star win over the Cleveland Browns in Chicago. Curly Lambeau directed the Stars with Lambeau and Temphe key anchors plus Ameche Bettis and Bulloch contributing.

Rosburg Leads Tam World Tourney With 133 Scoring

Bob Rosburg shines with a 133 total in the Tam OShanter world tourney as Roland Robert posts a 66 67 to lead at midway. Wally Ulrich sits 135, Henry Ransom 138, with a strong field including Bo Wininger 140 and Sam Snead 147 amid the chase for $50 000 prize and a potential $1 000 per match contract.

Rosburg Chicago Bob Rosburg Tam O'Shanter Roland Robert Byron Nelson Wally Ulrich Henry Ransom Jay Hebert Louisiana State Gene Littler Bo Wininger Doug Ford Cary Middlecoff Jack Fleck Peter Thomson Sam Snead Lew Worsham Bob Toski Mike Krak Fred Hawkins Jever-Balance Paul Runyan

Olson Meets Martinez in Non Title Middleweight Bout

Portland reports Carl Bobo Olson, the Hawaiian born fighter from San Francisco, faces Jimmy Martinez of Glendale in a 10 round non title bout. Olson seeks to prove he remains the middleweight boss after a loss to Archie Moore. Olson expected at about 165 pounds, Martinez around 162.

Portland Ore Carl Bobo) Olson San Franciscan Jimmy Martinez Glendale Ariz Olson Archie Moore Martinez

All Stars Upset Browns In Soldier Field Game

CHICAGO College All Stars defeated the Cleveland Browns 30 to 27 in the annual All Star football game at Soldier Field. CHICAGO Bob Rosburg from Palo Alto California led the World Golf Tourney at halfway with a two stroke edge after 36 holes at 133.

Chicago Renfro All Stars Unifax Chicago—College All Stars Cleveland Browns Soldier Field Bob Rosburg Palo Alto Calif

Raue Throws No Hit In State Semi-Pro Tourney

Don Raue of Oconomowoc tossed a no hit no run game in the Wisconsin semi pro tourney first round, guiding his team to a 5 0 win over Milwaukee Gueathers. He struck out ten, walked three, the second no hitter in the tourney's 17 year history. Other results include Milwaukee Fire Department 7 Monroe Hubers 3 and West Allis 8 West Bend 6.

Wisconsin Jim Temp Packers Sam Palumbo Frank Varrichione Ron Drzewiecki Marquette Cleveland Alan Ameche Baltimore Colts John Weaver Wausau Wis Navy Hank Bullough Michigan State Tom Bettis Purdue Raue Milwaukee Don Raue Oconomowoc Don Milwaukee Gueathers Milwaukee Fire Department Monroe Hubers Bud Chipman West Allis West Bend Milwaukee Falk Madison Lakers Gene Goesch Johnny Schimenz Milwaukee Attack

Wisconsin Teams Split In Northern Loop Play

Wisconsin teams split Northern Baseball League games Friday night. Eau Claire beat Winnipeg 3 2 and Aberdeen defeated Superior 3 1. Fargo Moorhead edged Duluth 4 3. St. Cloud and Grand Forks were not scheduled.

Wisconsin Eau Claire Winnipeg Aberdeen Superior Fargo Moorhead Duluth St. Cloud Grand Forks

Indians Sweep Day Night Doubleheader to Reclaim AL Lead

The Cleveland Indians beat Kansas City 17-1 and 6-5 to grab a one game edge in the AL pennant race. Bob Lemon returned to form pitching six strong innings in the first game as Bobby Avila and Jim Hogan homered in the seven run first inning. Hal Naragon and Ray Narleski helped seal the night win after a two run KC lead.

Associated Press Cleveland Bob Lemon Indians al Lopez Kansas City Chicago Detroit New York Boston Connie Lemon Tribe Bobby Avila Jim Hogan Sal Maglie Hal Naragon al Smith Ferris Fain Ray Narleski Art Houtteman Gus Zernial Bill Renna Don Messi Narleski White Sox Jim Rivera Steve Gromek Virgil Trucks Millard Howell Ray Boone Tigers Rivera

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