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Newspaper

La Crosse Tribune

Location

La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Aug 14, 1944

Page

8

Fisticuffs Spark Split in Milwaukee Toledo Doubleheader

Milwaukee and Toledo split a doubleheader with the Brewers winning 10 2 in game one and Toledo 9 2 in seven innings. A Boston brawl in the seventh inning led to the ejections of Bill Seinsoth and Hal Peck. Tommy Nelson drove in five Milwaukee runs including two home runs.

Milwaukee Toledo Brewers Mud Hens Bill Seinsoth Med Hens Hal Peck Brews Peck Colonels Hens Louisville Tommy Nelson Owen Scheetz Nelson Walter Brown St. Paul Ernie Rudolph Mel Deutsch Saints Mike Sandrock Nick Castro Alph Columbus Red Birds Blues Flock Ed Scheine Milwaukee Brewers Jan Platek Indianapolis Indians Minneapolis Millers Babe Barna Millers Scheety Pruett Seinsoth Kimberlin Goedde Schultz Sprovil Acosta Brown Fannin Martin

76th Division 9 Tops Stars in National Semi Baseball

The 76th Infantry Division from Camp McCoy Wisconsin defeated the Pikeville County All-Stars from Shelby Kentucky 12 to 0 in the National semi baseball tournament. The Soldiers collected 15 hits aided by five errors.

Wichita Kans 76Th Infantry Camp McCoy Wis Pikeville County Shelby

Cardinals Steelers to Train in Waukesha Wisconsin

Chicago reports the 1944 NFL training camp for the Cardinals and Steelers will begin in Waukesha Wisconsin. Co coaches Phil Handler and Walt Kiesling will direct workouts as both clubs enter the season aiming to improve on last year’s results.

Chicago Chicago Cardinals Pittsburgh Steelers Phil Handler Cardinals Walt Kiesling Steelers Eagles

Bears To Fine Those Who Fail To Take Off Extra Poundage

College All-Stars at Boaneten Indiana plan penalties for players who fail to shed weight before the August 30 All-Star game. Each offender faces a $50 fine as part of a training table program to trim bulk and improve form.

Bears Collegeville Ind

Ten Pin League Meets At Pla-Mor Tuesday

The Pla-Mor ten-pin bowling league will hold its meeting Tuesday evening at 7 30 p m at the Pla-Mor alleys to set up plans for the coming season. Competition starts at 7 p m on Aug 31 with ten teams entered.

Pla-Mor Pla-Mar

Legion Blasts Uptowns as All-Stars erupt for nine in seventh

La Crosse Junior American Legion All-Stars trounced Uptown Cigar Store nine at Copeland Park 15 to 6. Rich Rick held Uptowns to three hits through five innings as Legion surged with three in the first, four in the fourth, and one in the fifth. In the seventh, Charlie Schmikla sealed the win by striking out the side while the All-Stars tallied nine runs and notable hitters included Leroy Harlos with three hits and Bob Baum with three singles.

la Crosse American Legion Tom Shimanski Charlie Schmikla Legion Shimanski Gene Smith Orvie Wetzel Jim Knutson Ken Blanchard Bob Baum Zischke Knutson Il Svellicke Blancherd Harlos Wenner Harios

Whitehall loses bid as Gale ends win streak

Whitehall baseball fails to extend its streak as Gale pushes across two runs in the ninth to win. Osgood and Nehring paired for Whitehall while Spittler C. Johnson and Toppen worked for Gale in a pitchers duel with late two RBI hit sealing the game.

Whitehall, Wis Whitehall Osgood Nehring Spittler C. Johnson

New Hybrid Sport Debuts At State College

Navy and marine trainees at Pennsylvania State College adopt a nameless mix of basketball and boxing. Players wear 16 ounce gloves and throw haymakers when opponents attempt to dribble, under the direction of Navy V-12 fitness staff.

State College Navy and Marine Pennsylvania State College Navy

Standings and results in early baseball leagues

National League standings show St Louis Cincinnati Pittsburgh Chicago New York Boston Philadelphia Brooklyn and others with yesterday results noting Cincinnati 4 9 New York 3 2 and Pittsburgh 8 3 Boston 1 1. American Association results list St Louis Boston Detroit New York Chicago Cleveland Philadelphia Washington with yesterday scores and upcoming games. Minor leagues and standings include Milwaukee Louisville Columbus St Paul Minneapolis Indianapolis Kansas City and Toledo with schedule notes.

Associated Press St. Louis Cincinnati Pittsburgh Chicago New York Boston Philadelphia Brooklyn American Association S&s. Louis Detroit New York SS Cleveland Washington Milwaukee Louisville Toledo Columbus St. Paul Minneapolis Indianapolis Kansas City

Trout Aims for 20 Wins as Tigers Split Twin Bill

Paul Dizzy Trout, Detroit ace, nearing a 20 win season after besting the Athletics 6-0 in the nightcap. Don Black held Detroit to one run in the opener as Hal Newhouser also chased his 19th win. Trout leads with 19 victories and 22 complete games, while Ed Walsh’s 1908 mark is noted. The Browns and Red Sox also split the crucial series, and other scores include Pirates sweeping Braves and Phillies taking both ends from Cubs.

Associated Press Paul Dizzy) Trout Detroit Bobby Feller Cleveland Tiger Sandcut Ind Philadelphia Athletics Don Black Hal Newhouser St. Louis Browns Trout A's Feller Ed Walsh Chicago White Sox Massachusetts Rex Cecil San Diego Red Sox Bobby Doerr Browns Max Lanier Dodgers St. Louis Cardinals Brooklyn Harry Brecheen Pittsburgh Pirates Boston Braves Bucs Chisox New York Yankees Ch White Sox Druw Yankees White Sox Russ Derry George Stirnweiss Theiladelphia Phillies Chicago Cubs Wrigley Field Washington Senators Cleveland Indians Cincinnati Reds New York Giants

Beanie's Lagers Face MPs on West Avenue Diamond

Beanie's Lagers seek the 12th straight win of 1944 at 6:30 p.m. against the 1920 Military Police from Camp McCoy on West Avenue playground. Veteran mound duel sees Swish Beranek vs Charlie Rose, Rose returning from furlough to pitch. Other Beanie hitters include Gabby Johnson Petsey Voss Yip Christopher Jule Kriese Harry Wittenberg Fritz Raith Pip Wuest Bob Coorough and Rudy Young.

Beanie Camp McCoy West Avenue Swish Beranek Charlie Rose Beranek Rose Gabby Johnson Petsey Voss Yip Christopher Jule Kriese Harry Wittenberg Fritz Raith Pip Wuest Bob Coorough Rudy Young

Cashton Nine Edges Viroqua 7-6 in Vernon County Baseball

In Viroqua Wisconsin Cashton Nine won 7-6 over the Viroquans Sunday evening. The game stayed tight with hits and errors near equal until Cashton pulled ahead in the ninth inning. Pitchers Jernandez and Johnson led Cashton with Richardson sharing catching duties. Olson and Peterson worked the battery for Viroqua.

Viroqua Wis Vernon County Cashton Crew Viroquans Jernandez Johnson Cashton Richardson Olson Peterson Battery

Segura and Betz Upset in Net Finals at Rye

Francisco Segura the top amateur and Pauline Betz the national champion were upset in the eastern Grass Court championships at Rye N Y Segura lost in straight sets 9 7 6 4 6 4 to William Talbert of Indianapolis Betz fell to Louise Brough of Beverly Hills Calif 6 3 6 1 It was Segura s first major setback this year.

Rye N. Y Francisco Segura Ecuador Pauline Betz Los Angeles Segura William Talbert Indianapolis Miss Betz Louise Brough Beverly Hills Calif

Tri-County Golf Tourney at Galesville ends in tie

GALESVILLE Wis Special Clarence Johnson and Hiram Hegge tied for first with 81s in the Tri county golf tourney at Galesville. Hegge claimed top position by a draw. Harold Arneson was third with 82. John Gilbert Whitehall and Art Johnson Durand tied for fourth and fifth.

Galesville Wis Clarence Johnson Hiram Hegge Hegge Harold Arneson John Gilbert Whitehall Art Johnson Durand

Authorized and Paid By Ernest F Btorandt West Salem

A notice indicates authorization and payment by Ernest F Btorandt of West Salem for a transaction or obligation. The brief entry records a single payer and location, suggesting a formal acknowledgment or settlement.

Ernest F Btorandt West Salem

Behrens and McCrory Win Wisconsin Open Tennis Honors

Herbert Behrens of Fort Lauderdale and Marilyn McCrory of Wauwatosa shared top honors at the Wisconsin State Open Tennis tournament in Milwaukee. Behrens won the boys title 6-0 6-1 over Curtis Morsell and then won doubles with Keston Deimling. McCrory defeated Dorothy Whitter 6-4 6-4 for junior girls and, with Alice Kieckhefer, won the women's doubles 6-8 6-1 6-4.

Milwaukee Herbert Buddy) Behrens Fort Lauderdale Fla Marilyn McCrory Wauwatosa Behrens Curtis Morsell Keston Deimling River Forest Ill Miss McCrory Dorothy Whitter Shorewood Alice Kieckhefer Betty Fass Miss Whittet

Registrations For 700 Club Picnic Reach Twenty Five

The 700 Bowling Club of America announces the third annual summer picnic has 25 registrations. Members are urged to submit their entries to Oscar Paulson promptly.

700 Bowling Club of America Oscar Paulson North Western America

Coyne Reported Killed In Action

Fond du Lac Wisconsin reports Marine Corp private first class Jimmy Coyne aged 27 a former state Golden Gloves welterweight champion was killed in action in the South Pacific. Coyne enlisted in 1942 and served at Tarawa and Saipan according to relatives.

Fond DU Lac Wis Corp Jimmy Coyne South Pacific Coyne Marine Corps Tarawa Saipan

Leading Golf Pros Entered In PGA Race

Spokane notes the first 18 holes of 36 in PGA Championship qualifying at Manito course. 32 low scorers advance to 36 holes and a $20,000 purse. Ted Longworth shot 70, Neil Christian 67, Henry Williams Jr and Bud Lewis 68, with Jimmy Hines 69. Byron Nelson and Harold McSpaden skipped final practice as proceeds go to Spokane army hospitals.

Spokane Wash Manilo Elimi Ted Longworth Longworth Neil Christian Henry Williams, Jr Boxersford Bud Lewis Oreland Jimmy Hines N. Y Pacelta Byron Nelson Toledo Harold McSpaden Philadelphia Tw Army Hospitals

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