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Newspaper

La Crosse Tribune

Location

La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Aug 15, 1935

Page

8

Giants and Cardinals Split Doubleheader at Polo Grounds

In front of 50,868 fans, the Giants and Cardinals split a tense NL interleague twin bill. Bill Hallahan homered for the Cardinals in a 3 0 win after a 6 4 defeat by St Louis, while the Cubs were swept by the Dodgers as pennant hopes waver in midseason standings. Major players for the day included Hallahan, Foxx, Ostermueller, and Waner.

Associated Press New York St. Louis Cardinals Chiago Cubs Polo Grounds Giants Cardinals Cubs Bill Hallahan Dodgers St. Louis Brooklyn

Baseball Standings and Results from Recent Games

American League results show Boston beating Chicago 7 to 1 and Detroit 3 to 2 over Washington. New York defeated Philadelphia 6 to 4, while St Louis lost to Detroit 3 to 2 and Cincinnati beat Boston 7 to 6. National League results include Pittsburgh at Philadelphia and Chicago at Brooklyn with various scores. Upcoming schedules list Boston at Chicago and Philadelphia at St Louis with several other matchups. Also note: rural auto accidents rising faster than urban areas.

Associated Presa Detroit New York Boston Cleveland Philadelphia Washington St. Louis New Yorke Secsese Ees St. Lawle Chicago Cincinnati Art Boston Minneapolis Indianapolis St. Columbus Kaansas City Esevere Bilwaukes St. Paul Toledo Louievilles American Association Milwaukee Louisville Columbus Kansas City Tomonrow St Louis Cincknail Chiesgo Brooklyn St Paul Indienaports

Fish-Eye Levinsky Plans Comeback After Loss

Kingfish Fisheye Levinsky declares return to boxing with sister Lena Levy at his side. He recalls losses to Joe Louis, hints at using his brains, and outlines plans while detailing $31,000 prize, $3,000 film rights, and $250 radio fee. He buys a new green motor car.

Fish-Eye Levinsky Lena Charles Dunkley Associated Press Chicago Maxwell Street Hrakows Lena Levy Fisheye Levinsky Louis King Joe Lous Detroit Kingfish Ain

100 Teams To Bowl In Ten Leagues Qn Recreation Drives This Season

Fred Haas Jr. of New Orleans is favored as second round match play advances him toward the Western junior golf tournament finals at Oakland Hills. Results include upsets like Arthur Doering of Chicago defeating Paul Leslie, and several quarterfinal pairings. Local recreation leagues in La Crosse begin ten leagues with 100 teams, listing churches, businesses, and social groups across weekday nights.

Birmingham Mich Fred Haas, Jr New Orleans Haas Ralph Ackerman Chicago Ackerman Oakland Hills Hangs Jerome Carber Jacksonville Barber Fred Lamb Detroit Lamb Fred Schiwarzer Arthur L. Doering Colorado College Paul Leslie Jefferson City Dearing Charles Mead Billy Warren Keith Johnson Bloomington Walter Burkems la Crosse Recreation

Arnold No 2 on U S Cup team for Wightman defense

California star Mrs Ethel Burkhardt Arnold is named No 2 singles for the United States in the Wightman Cup series at Forest Hills. She will face Dorothy Round while Helen Jacobs plays Kathy Stammers as the U S aims for a fifth straight victory in the two day event.

New York Ethel Burkhardt Arnold California United States Forest Hills Arnold Helen Jacobs Sarah Palfrey Fabyan Brookline Mass Miss Jacobs Mrs. Arnold Katherine Stammers Smiish Helen Wills Moody

Chess Club Plans New Tournament in La Crosse

The Chess Club of La Crosse, Inc. held its weekly meeting with informal play. A Heyn won two games in a challenge match against Wittig. A theoretical tournament will begin soon to develop members in the queen's pawn opening. Visitors are always welcome.

Chess Club of la Crosse, Inc A. Heyn Wittig Welcomc Behe Lin Frame Tor

Grant Versus Rod Menzel in Newport Casino Tennis Showdown

In Newport R I Grant and Rod Menzel square off in quarter finals at the Newport Casino tournament. Grant, the small Atlanta star, challenges the towering Czech ace with a strong display of speed and precision. Other matches see Budge facing Wilmer Hines, Shields advancing to the semis after a lengthy win over Mangin, and Parker advancing alongside Shields as Mako exits.

Newport R. I David Bryan Bitsy) Grant Atlanta Roderick Menzel Grant Don Budge Wilmer Hines Columbia S. C Frank Shields Budge Gregory Mangin Newark Shields Frankie Parker Spring Lake N.J Brookline Mass Gene Mako California Ee Tribune Bergics

Rampaging Cardinals Rally In Pennant Chase

ALAN GOULD notes the St. Louis Cardinals once dubbed the Gashouse Gang join forces to threaten the New York Giants in the NL pennant race. Dizzy Dean rests as the Giants aim to finish strong, while Leo Durocher and Gus Mancuso clash briefly at the plate and fans at Polo Grounds react to a 50,868 turnout. Frankie Frisch notes the Cubs remain a factor as the Dean brothers struggle against New York.

Alan Gould Associated Pregs Sporta Ldttary New York St. Louis New York Giants Cardinals Beck Polo Grounds Dizzy Dean Lippy Leo" Durocher Cardinal Gus Mancuso Giants Frankie Frisch Cubs Dean Brothers New Yorkers Dizzy Paul Gene Pee

Tribune, Legion Battle To Tie In Washington Tilt

The Tribune and American Legion all-stars battled to a 4 4 tie at Washington playground after a seventh inning rally. Chint Oldenburg fanned 19 Legionnaires for the Tribune while Al Casperson struck out nine for the Legion as crowds watched until darkness halted play. Norm Oldenburg homered and Greg Oldenburg doubled for the Trib. Shimshak starred for the Legion with three doubles. Dinosaur eggs from Mongolia fetch about 5000 dollars each.

The Tribune Newsies Pete Wais Norm Oldenburg American Legion Washington Legion Chint Oldenburg Trib al Casperson Doughboys Iafe Adrian Fuchs Greg Oldenburg Wilhelm Weisse Crow Shimshak Shimshak Fredrickson Doc Hunt Champ Mill Lenser

Record Entry To Compete For County Amateur Golf Honors

Early entries closed for the fourth annual La Crosse County Amateur golf tournament with a record field. Late signups accepted to Saturday at the starting tee. four somes to be announced Friday and the first 15 holes assignment to early entrants. Three flights will be used with prizes for each flight and birdies. Maple Grove Country Club hosts the second eighteen after La Crosse Golf Club is deemed unplayable.

la Crosse - County Levents F.J. Rancey la Crosse Golf Club Maple Grove

Round-Up: Sports Notes From Around The Nation

The column collects brief items on multiple sports figures. Marquette star Jimmy Rasmusen blends college and summer work with a Milwaukee brewery, Elgin dairy runs, and weekend driving. Bitsy Grant's father cites limited pro potential until a National grass court title. Various notes feature Fred Perry, Helene Madison, Mickey Walker, Earl Mack, Clark Griffith, Heinie Manush, and others with brief career twists and plans.

Eddie Brietz Associated Press Jimmy Rasmusen Marquette Milwaukee Elgin Bitsy Grant Fred Perry Davis Coppers Helene Madison Mickey Walker Earl Mack Mexico Clark Griffith

Newburgs Edge Heilermans In Junior League Final

The Newburgs beat the Heilermans 13 to 3 in a Junior league championship game at West Avenue playground. Howard Thompson and Jack Osweiler led the winners with 12 hits. John Mydels tallied a triple, double and single, while Osweiler and Koeller added two singles each. The Heilermans had three runs in the final inning on two hits and errors. An all star practice schedule was announced for Saturday morning with several players named, and a potential Monday doubleheader if Newburgs win Friday.

Cardinals Giants Casses Dizzy Dean Roy Parmelee Hal Schumatcher Brooklyn Pittsburgh Pirates Boston Braves Bucs Phillies Boston Cincinnati Indians Tigers Washington Buck Newsom Millard Hayes Yankees O'Dell Hale Red Sox White Sox Fritz Ostermueller Athletics Jimmie Moore Hallahan Circuit Gwar Lynwood Rowe Senators Finky Whitney Braves Bede Jimmie Foxx Browns Paul Waner Pirates Piteking O'Dell Vale Frenchy Bordagaray Bobby Brizx Dodgers Farmer Cubs Sox Heilermans Newburgs West Avenue Howard Thompson Jack Osweiler Stan Thompson John Mydels Osweiler Paul Koeller Heilemans Bob Banasik H. Thompson Osweiler and Welg Bruha S. Thompson Peterson Allstar Heisemans Willie del Bob Amunson John Jungbluth Robert Spika Calvin Werner Donald Bedessem Adrian Yeager Francis Laple Howard Beranek Hubert Magin Tom Klich Jack Ellis Warren Roscoe Bob Riechelt Rudy Young Hank Kamperachroer Newbures Hellemans West Avenue Playground Kabat’s Mon Athletic Park

Toland Holds Country Club Women’s Course Record

Mrs Hope Toland holds the Country club women's course record with a score of 82, correcting an earlier report that had credited Mrs Hayes Dansingburg of Rochester whose best on the layout is unclear in the fragment.

Hope Toland Hayes Dansingburg Rochester Country Club Toland Rochester Star

Recreation Women's League To Meet

An important meeting of the Recreation Women's bowling league will be held at the alleys Friday at 1 45 p m All new bowlers intending to join the league are asked to attend. A fly will travel 30 miles in search of food.

Recreation Women’s Bowling League

Indians Rally Past Miller Lead In Tight American Association Race

The Indians beat the Millers 7 to 2 as Logan allowed six hits and Kolp and Ryan were hit hard. Indianapolis closed within four games of Minneapolis with 11 hits and errorless fielding. The Red Birds tied Kansas City at 2 after a Kansas City loss, while Toledo defeated Milwaukee 6 to 1. The St Paul game was rained out.

Associated Press Minneapolis Millers Indianapolis Indians Logan Kolp Ryan Columbus Red Birds Kansas City Mike Bayba Handy Red Birds Blues Danny Boone Toledo

Sunday Games Postponed for District Amateur Ball Tournament

Schedule changes shook the district amateur ball tournament as Peerless Beers shift to Watertown Sunday. Opening game at 6 p m tonight at West Avenue playground features Peerless versus La Crosse Florals.

Peerless la Crosse Florals West Avenue Playground Watertown

Didrikson Sarazen Team Tops Local Golfers in Madison

Mildred Babe Didrikson and Benny Sarazen easily defeated local players Kully Schlicht Merle Nickles and Marion Callahan in an 18 hole exhibition at Nakoma course Madison. Didrikson posted 84 with strong drives but weak greens while Sarazen shot 73 two over par as Schlicht 79 Nickles 44 first nine Callahan 46 second.

Madison Wis Mildred Babe) Didrikson Gene Sarazen Nakoma Kully Schlicht Merle Nickles Marion Callahan Didrikson Sarazen Schlicht Nickles Callahan

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