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Newspaper

La Crosse Tribune

Location

La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Aug 17, 1949

Page

10

Little Eight and Western Wisconsin All Stars Ready For Exhibition Tilt

In Coon Valley Wisconsin the Little Eight league All-Stars host the Western Wisconsin league All-Stars in an 8:15 p.m. exhibition. Starters include Fiietag and Thundercloud for the West along with Ghelf and Cashtonier. Infielders feature Steiner Curti and Hoff while outfielders include Schroeder Olson and Nordstrom. Catchers are Childs Theige and Wais Miller Walden.

Coon Valley Wis Western Wisconsin Norm Fiietag Lawrence Sunshine Thundercloud Earl Ghelf Gor Steiner Prairie Curti de Soto Booker Parizek South Ridge Beatty Soldiers Grove Charlie Curti W. Williams L. Hoff Sherry Westby Schroeder Olson H. Williams Kay. Prairie Martin Gays Mills Clements Viro Tom Kinney Russ Mahlum Onalaska Gene Smith Little Eight Bob Schroeder Cashton Don Gabrielson West Salem Gordon Henley Gene Osgood Church Olson Dick Mickelberg Holmen Bill Meyer Bangor Myron Roberts Mindoro A Willers Melrose Bob Wais Ralph Miller Russ Walden

Southworth Leaves Braves Amid Managerial Strain

Boston Braves manager Billy Southworth, near a nervous breakdown, begins a rest in Sunbury Ohio as Johnny Coney takes over for six weeks. Braves president Lou Perini backs Southworth and says he is the best manager in baseball. The team sits in fourth, 13 42 games behind the Dodgers, and one game ahead of the Phillies amid injuries and costly lineups.

Boston Billy Southworth Boston Braves Sunbury Ohio Billy Lou Perini Southworth Braves Perini Johnny Coney Eest Brooklyn Dodgers Philadelphia Phillies Philadelphia Athletics Red Sox Bosox Yankees Sam Chapman Maurice McDermott A’s Tigers Monte Kennedy New York Giants Boston H Braves Lloyd Merriman Incinnati Reds Pittsburgh Pirates Howie Fox Bob Chesnes Harry Walker Reds Bob Kuzava Chicago White Sox St. Louis Browns

Heintzelman Beats Dodgers for Fifth Time This Season

Kenny Heintzelman pitched seven strong innings in a 2 1 loss but the Cardinals won on a late surge. Heintzelman’s mastery over the Dodgers continued with his fifth win against Brooklyn aided by Richie Ashburn’s triple in the 12th. Don Newcombe took the loss as Brooklyn’s hopes dimmed in the pennant race.

Kenny Heintzelman Cardinals St. Louis Heintzelman Dodgers Brooks Chicago Cubs Redbirds Brooklyn Philadelphia Ken Richie Ashburn Kenny Don Newcombe Dodger Dick Sisler Johnny Schmitz Cub Hermen Reich Benton Detroit Indians Tigers Tribe Boston Red Sox New York Yankees Sam Chapman

Dodgers Hold Off in Odd AFL Baseball Card

Phillies and Dodgers clash as box scores show 14 to 5 defeat for Brooklyn. Ennis Furillo Ashburn and Robinson drive runs with doubles and a homer. Reese and Hodges spark two around inning DP as Newcombe suffers loss.

E—Brown Robinson RBI Ennis Furillo Ashburn Reese Philadelphia Brooklyn

Whitehall Takes Five-Way Tri-County Golf Tourney

Whitehall Men’s Golf Club won the five club Tri-County tournament at Durand on 27 holes to claim the new Torson trophy. Lyle Pavek of Chimney Rock led individual scoring with 105, while Hiram Hegge was second with 109.

Whitehall Wis Whitehall Men’s Golf Club Durand Torson A. QO. Torson Independence Whitehall Club Lyle Pavek Chimney Rock Hiram Hegge George Hegge Wm. Gilmore, Jr Ill Stanley Sonsalla Arcadia A. L. Twesme Galesville Charlies Vincent Mondovi Bruce Reedy Ross Winter Stanley Roberts Dr. S. D. Cronk Alvin Windjue G. M. Wiley Byron Dale Newell Erickson William Gilmore, Sr Dr. MacCornack Twesme West Salem

Brewers Top Colonels 4-5 Behind Dee Phillips Heroics

Milwaukee beat Louisville 4-5 as Dee Phillips delivered two key plays at third with runners on in the ninth and again drove in Milt Byrnes in the final frame. Ray Martin earned the win over Bob Alexander. Howie Moss added two RBIs including a homer.

Milwaukee Brewers Louisville Colonels Dee Phillips Ray Martin Bob Alexander Phillips Milt Byrnes Clint Conatser Howie Moss St. Paul Saints Marlin Stuart Toledo Mud Hens Stuart Indianapolis Minneapolis Indians Columbus Kansas City Jack Crimian Lou Burdette

Michigan State Wins IC4A Triple Crown Across Indoor Outdoor

Michigan State's track team captures the IC4A triple crown by winning cross country indoor and outdoor titles this season, highlighting its dominance across all three configurations and confirming a rare sweep by the program.

Michigan State

Eugene Canada Signs Green Bay Contract

Eugene Canada a former University of Arkansas star signed with the Green Bay Packers. The five foot eleven inch end weighs 180 pounds and started for the College All Stars against the Philadelphia Eagles last week. Coach Curly Lambeau said Canada would get another crack at the Eagles in Saturday night’s exhibition. The Packers held two long drills as they prepared for the game.

Green Bay Wis Eugene Canada University of Arkansas Green Bay Packers Canada Philadelphia Eagles Curly) Lambeau Eagles Packers Lambeau

Recreation Softball Wed. Lutheran League Matches

On Wednesday the Lutheran League games featured Roosevelt-St Paul against St Paul Ona laska Hogan-Mt Calvary clashing with Trinity West Avenue-Our Savior meeting English Houska Park-Bethel playing Immanuel Copeland-Foundry vs Plows Hood 8t Engine ers against Office South Avenue-Sluggers vs Cultivators Longtellion-Outcasts vs Third Shift. In 1918 Cliff Cravath of Philadelphia won the National League home run title with eight homers.

Lutheran League Roosevelt St. Paul St. Paul Onalaska Hogan Mt. Calvary Trinity West Avenue Our Savior English Houska Park Bethel Immanuel Copeland—Foundry Hood South Avenue Cliff Cravath Philadelphia

Black River Falls Hosts Bangor Nine In Arc Light Contest

Black River Falls Wisconsin in the Tri County league hosts Bangor in a late season game. Local pitcher Bob Teeples is listed to start for Black River Falls. Bangor has not named its starter.

Black River Falls Wis Bangor Nine Bob Bangor

Shorties Claim Little Six Softball Title With 7 1 Win

In Barre Mills Wisconsin the Shorties of St Josephs Ridge defeated Barre Mills 7 to 1 to claim the Little Six softball championship. Wally Marx pitched a two hit game for the victors while Roesler caught. Barre Mills Solberg allowed ten hits as Yanzer guarded the plate. Gerry Schams and Don Hagen each had two hits for the champions.

Barre Mills Wis Shorties St. Joseph's Ridge Wally Marx Roesler Solberg Yanzer Gerry Schams Don Hagen

Ladies Recreation Plans Pin Meeting

There will be a short bowling meeting Friday Aug. 19 at 7 30 p m for captains of the Ladies Recreation league at the Recreation Lanes. The season opens Aug. 26 at 7 p m.

Ladies Recreation League V. Tanke

Billy Shields Sets Record Qualifying In National Amateur

Billy Shields a 21 year old from Albany New York set a competitive record of 65 at Wolferts Roost on the par 70 course. He shot 70 in the first round and 135 total to lead the 186 qualifiers in the national amateur championship.

New York Billy Shields Albany N. Y Wolferts

Midway Bar Beats P and J in Tavern League Clash

Midway Bar won 26 15 over P and J in a postponed Tavern league game at West Avenue. Midway led 11 0 early and 17 15 in the fifth before pulling away with nine runs in the final two innings. Fitzpatrick earned the win after allowing 20 hits with four runs by Hefti. Paulson led with five hits as four others added four each.

AFL la Crescent Copeland Park Federation Legion CIO Legionnaires Charlie Schmikla Cardinals Midway Bar West Avenue Midway Tikal Marshall Mason Fitzpatrick Midway Club Hefti Hermanson Paulson Beranek Secord Hof Brau Lyman Lasser Hanson Schroeder Hood St Copeland Hood Street

Kansas Big Seven champions surprise fans with football players

Lawrence Kansas reports that Kansas college baseball team won the Big Seven title using a roster loaded with football players. The victory marks an unexpected crossover success for a squad boasting athletes from multiple sports.

Lawrence, Kans NEA Kansas

Michuta To Issue Grid Gear At Aquinas

Coach John Michuta announces gear distribution for the 1949 Aquinas grid squad on Aug 16 and 18. All players are asked to report after 9 30 a m to receive their equipment with Ray Staszak assisting again this season.

Michuta Aquinas John Michuta Aquinas High School Blugolds Ray Staszak

Bluejays Split Doubleheader In W L League

Green Bay's Bluejays failed to leap Oshkosh atop the Wisconsin State baseball standings, splitting a twin bill with Janesville 6 2 and remaining one half game behind. Oshkosh’s game with Wisconsin Rapids was washed out. Fond du Lac crushed Sheboygan 13 0, and Appleton edged Wausau 3 2.

New York Cleveland Philadelphia Detroit Louis Tereda Boston Chicago St. Louis Washington Green Bay Bluejays Oshkosh Janesville Wisconsin Rapids Fond du Lac Sheboygan Appleton Wausau

Detroit Lions halfback earns varsity letters across three schools

Detroit Lions player Chick Maggioli of Mishawaka Indiana earned football letters at Indiana Notre Dame and Illinois while serving as a Marine Corps trainee.

Detroit Mich NEA Detroit Lions Chick Maggioli Mishawaka Ind Indiana Notre Dame Illinois Marine Corps

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