Connie Grob Captures 20th State League Victory
Connie Grob of Sheboygan became the first State League pitcher to reach 20 wins with a 3-0 shutout of Oshkosh on two hits. The 19-year-old rookie from Cross Plains struck out nine, walked five, and added a seventh inning single for his second RBI. Dick Grabowski also earned his 20th win in Appleton’s 3-0 victory over Wausau, as he allowed two hits. Sheboygan leads with the league’s top pitcher, while Appleton, the second best hurler, is runner up in the standings.
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White Sox Rout Midget Outfit 15-3 at Copeland Park
White Sox defeated the Indians 15 to 3 in a Midget league game at Copeland Park. Jim Rilling earned the win with a three hit outing while contributing a single and double. G Green hit a triple. D Outcelt and D Dahlby added triples for the losers.
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Garver to Tigers trade talks center on Wertz deal
Detroit reports Ned Garver may move from St. Louis to the Tigers in exchange for Vic Wertz in a waiver arrangement. Both clubs consider Garver Wertz and others in play with an announcement possible after a 72 hour waiting period. Wertz has 17 homers this season and Garver has 7 wins and 10 losses amid arm trouble.
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Zieman Tops Stock Driver at La Crosse Speedway
Arlo Zieman drove car No 14 to victory in the feature at La Crosse Speedway on Wednesday night. He owns his feature race winner. In the first heat Monty Lecher in car No 41 won for owner Leslie Peterson of West Salem. in the second heat Marvin Severson in car 43 won for owner Jack Miller of West Salem. Lecher also had the fastest time trial, 21.0 seconds.
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Temps Stretch Victory Streak to 21 Straight
The Tavern League champs extended their winning run to 21 with an 11-8 comeback at South Avenue in a makeup game against Gladstone. Pappas and Wittenberge slammed homers for Gladstone, including Wittenberg’s bases loaded blast in the third.
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Tug Wilson May Be New Olympic Chief
Kenneth L. Tug Wilson, Big Ten commissioner, is favored to succeed Avery Brundage as president of the U S Olympic Association if Brundage cannot juggle dual roles. Brundage takes over as president of the International Olympic Committee in Lausanne, Switzerland, with questions clouding whether he will continue as U S Olympic chief. Wilson would need election, with Mahoney and Gardner as other contenders. the presidency pays nothing and would keep Wilson in his Western Conference post, reportedly earning about 25 000 dollars yearly after a five year renewal.
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Joe Black Rookie Hurler Shines In Dodgers Relief Role
Joe Black, a rookie righthander, has emerged as a key Dodgers reliever. In 37 games he has nine wins and two losses with several saves, contributing significantly since June after limited early appearances. His spring hype compared to Don Newcombe undersells his steady impact in Brooklyn’s NL lead.
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Knispel Heads For Service
CHICAGO John Knispel tackle from La Crosse Wis State College was preparing to leave the Browns training camp after receiving his draft notice. In other moves the NFL club asked waivers on Ed Spergel and John Savan. Cincinnati Reds note three players’ six straight safe at bats in club history.
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Two Baseball Tilts and Soap Box Derby End Summer Program
GALESVILLE Wis Special two baseball games and a soapbox derby conclude the summer recreation program Friday. Eugene Sturdevant leads activities including baseball swimming and playground tasks with derby registrations closing Thursday noon. Galesville and Blair Midgets play at 9 a m then Galesville Juniors face Holmen under lights. derby on Lake Road Hill.
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Camp McCoy To Host Fifth Army Baseball Tourney
Camp McCoy Wisconsin to stage the Fifth Army baseball tournament August 26 to 29 at MacMullin field with invitations sent to installations across the 13 state area. Entry deadline August 18, drawing August 24, Brig Gen Harrison may throw first ball. Camp McCoy will be represented by the 2011 A S A team, mainly Red Raider players, in a double elimination format with expanded bleachers to about 4500.
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Fights Last Night In Cleveland And St. Paul Rounds
Boxing results show Danny Nardico of Tampa stopping Lalu Sabotin of Warren O with 176 pounds listed, while Del Flanagan of St. Paul stopped Danny Stepanovich of Pittsburgh in 6 rounds. On the Philadelphia Athletics western swing, Connie Mack and wife traveled by automobile to follow the team.
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