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Newspaper

La Crosse Tribune

Location

La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Aug 19, 1949

Page

7

Eds Stop Heilemans 1 0 in Series Opener

Carroll hurled a near perfect one hit win at West Avenue, Eds Tavern falling Heilemans Old Style Lager 1 0 in the first game of a 3 of 5 series before about 2 000 fans. Beranek worked five innings with one hit allowed before errors and a passed ball broke the shutout. The only run came in the fourth on an unearned score as Carroll drove in the lone tally with a ground ball that scored Huzzie Woenhoefe after a walk and forced play at second.

Bob (Kootch Carroll West Avenue Cone Heilemans Clarence Swish Beranek Fritz Mekvold Heileman Seeker Short Huzzie Woenhoefe Hooks Koeller Hank Kamperschroer Jackie Grosskopf Grosskopf Buck Tanke Leo Davis Woehlhoefer Kamperschroer Coorougah Socaine Koeller Jule Kriese Sollonal J. Bendel Heilman Ingham Eds Tanke

Prospects Uncertain Williamson Says It's Going To Be Tough

Badgers new coach Ivy Williamson faces a tough first season at Wisconsin as he works to install his system and find a quarterback and ends. He notes many veterans are lost to spring sports and that a strong signal caller and versatile backs are essential, with competition from Illinois California Ohio State Indiana Northwestern Iowa and Minnesota looming.

Jack Burke The Badgers Ivy Williamson Harry Stuhldreher Marquette Illinois California Ivy Ohio State Indiana Northwestern Iowa Minnesota Williamson Bob Wison Wilson

Teeples Leads BAF To Win Over Bangor

Black River Falls wallsoped Bangor 5 in the home half of the eighth to break a tight pitcher’s duel. A Martyr error by Bangor pitcher Bill Meyer sparked the rally as Bangor’s miscue sealed his defeat.

Teeples BAF Bangor Black River Falls Wis Bill Meyer Meyer

Consolidated Outfit Defeats Dodgers 1-0 in City Championship

In Copeland Park on Thursday the Consolidated Outfit edged the Dodgers 1-0 to claim the Cub City title. Pitching and defense stood out as both sides managed limited hits with McQuillan and 8B on the mound for the Dodgers and Mathy and Knothe contributing key plays for the winners. Ringdahl sparked the Dodgers with a fourth inning triple, while Schelbe and Nordrum handled the game for the losers.

Cub Copeland Park South Side Consolidated Dodgers North Side McQuillan Mathy Knothe Ringdahl Schelbe Ees Soe Salney McQuillion Paulson B. Schelbe Nordrum

Fights Last Night Associated Press Report

Brooklyn fighter Terry Young defeated opponent Yton in New York. In Utah Rex Layne beat Gene Pearce while Bert Lytell of Fresno stopped Dee Sepeenes. Sacramento saw Johnny Epahn stop Jackie Romero injuring Romero's shoulder.

Associated Press Brooklyn Terry Young New York Tine Yton Bert Lytell Fresno Dee Sepeenes Bob Amos Detroit Midvale Utah Rex Layne West Jordan Gene Pearce Magna Sacramento Calif Johnny Ephan Honolulu Jackie Romero Romero

Heilemans and Eds Clash in Second Series Game

Saturday night at 8 15 Eds and Heilemans meet in game two of the series. Ronnie Barnes will start for Heilemans against Carroll. Bob Maringer shifts to Eds in reserve duty while Yip Christopher replaces Hooks Koeller at shortstop due to Koeller's absence.

Eds Heilemans Ronnie Barnes Carroll Bob Maringer Yip Christopher Hooks Koeller

Ed's Tavern Eds Rally Ends After Tight Play

In a close baseball game Ed's Tavern wins as Buck Tanke and Carroll spark a late rally. Beranek fans seven, Heilemans and Woehlhoefer contribute key hits while Grosskopf and Davis also factor in the scoring sequence.

Lions Corner East West Talent Star Players Named

Detroit Lions of the NFL claim the edge from Januarys East West game in San Francisco. Full back John Pannellie of Notre Dame voted most valuable and halfback Don Doll of Southern California named most versatile for the 1949 recruits. Lebanon promotes installment buying automobiles.

Detroit NEA Detroit Lions San Francisco John Pannellie Notre Dame Don Doll Southern California

Viroqua Eagles Prepare For Exhibition With Madison Pack

Viroqua Wisconsin special reports Saturday night exhibition as Oscar Mayer & Co. of Madison sends a strong fast team to face the Eagles. Madison dominates the eight game win streak in the Industrial league while Viroqua pursues the Western Wisconsin league title. Key hitters Hackbart and Red Tadych lead with averages above .384, with several teammates over .300. Cy Klubertanz manages the Pack, who previously fell 5-3 in last year’s playoff thriller.

Viroqua Eagles Madison Viroqua Wis Oscar Mayer & Co Eagles Packer Wisconsin Vern Hackbart Hackbart Bobby Feller Great Lakes Red Tadych U of Wisconsin Ted Wendt Butcher George DeVoe Don Hilgers Gre Blankenheim Bob Helgers Chick Lowe University of Wisconsin Verne Hackbart Bruce Elliott Ronnie Nord Bob Hilgers Floyd Levee Ronnie Plietz Cy Klubertanz Badger Sports

Vets and Onalaska Vie for Half-Season Title Saturday

The Vets hold a 1-3 record as Onalaska seeks a straight win to seize the cellar title. Saturday night pits AFL and American Legion nines, each at 4-0, in a crucial clash before next week’s playoffs. Al Harnish starts for the Legion. Don Gabrielson or Charlie Schmikla for the AFL.

VFW Onalaska AFL American Legion la Crescent Legion Babe) Harnish Don Gabrielson Charlie Schmikla Jaycee Bill Meyer Jim Sullivan Frank Schiffer Bill Case Gene Osgood

Patriarch Of Baseball Honored In New York

New York staged a gigantic celebration for Connie Mack the 86 year old patriarch of baseball. He led a parade along lower Broadway as bands tooted and ticker tape showered down on the crowds. The opener of a weekend celebration honored the owner manager of the Philadelphia American League club.

New York Connie Mack Mack Broadway

Taxi struck by lightning near Lake Karriere NZ

A taxi driven by N. Rob erts near Lake Karriere in New Zealand was hit by lightning. The impact fused wiring under the dash and caused the woodwork to catch fire.

N. Roberts Lake Karriere New Zealand

County Amateur Qualifying Round Ends and Pairings Drawn

Local golfers completed the Jaycees County Amateur qualifying at Maple Grove and the County club. Jim Gelatt led low qualifiers with a 72 as pairings for semifinals and finals were set for Saturday and Sunday.

Jaycees County Jim Gelatt Gelatt Jimmy Quinn Jaycee County Amateur Maple Grove Quinn Grove County Club Country Club Joe Ludden Jim Burns Phil Smith Lefty Kajewski Bob Lowell, Sr Carl Klawitter Lowell

Monroe County Loop Reverses Forfeit Decisions

Monroe County baseball officials reversed prior rulings that had awarded forfeits to Sparta and Tomah over Wilton. A reconsideration petition led the board to overturn, making Tomah the second half league title winner. Sparta and Tomah begin playoffs Sunday August 28 to decide the league champion.

Sparta Wis Monroe County Baseball League Tomah Wilton

Sheboygan Nine Defeats Green Bay Bluejays 9-0

Green Bay Bluejays failed to close gap on Oshkosh Giants losing 9-0 to Sheboygan as Oshkosh dropped a 4-1 decision to Janesville. Ted Sterger and Ed Fenelon homered for Sheboygan while Herm Doering pitched a five-hit complete game for the win.

Green Bay Bluejays Oshkosh Giants Bluejays Sheboygan Giants Janesville Green Bay Oshkosh Cubs Tom Acker Bob Hanny Ron George Ray Kozub Milton Bohannion Bob Dant Adolph Matulis Ted Sterger Ed Fenelon Dwain Smintz Herm Doering Gene Rosenfelder

Gateway City Girls Meet Zahn Outfit In Polio Benefit Tilt

Gateway City Girls face Zahn's Sheet Metal in a polio benefit softball game at West Ave Diamond tonight. Olga Helgerson will pitch with Peggy O'Bride catching as the Norwegian born squad aims to extend its perfect run. Gloria Kline and Dorothy Kjos form the battery for Zahn's.

West Ave Zahn Gateway City Girls Gateway Midwest Olga Helgerson Olga Peggy O’ Oole Norway Lulu-from Honolulu Hawaii Oslo Gloria Kline Dorothy Kjos

Wausau Rally Sealed by Lewis in Seventh

Lewis delivered a two run single in the seventh to push Wausau to victory. George Kress collected four hits in four at bats, boosting his nine inning night total to seven hits.

Bob Ruddy Wausau Lumberjacks Fond du Lac Bob Boddy George Kress Ed Elvinga Panthers Don Lewis

Tomah Beats Sparta 5-0 in Tri County Tilt

Tomah pitcher Bob Klein fired a three hitter with 10 strikeouts as Tomah defeated Sparta 5 to 0. Sparta managed three singles and committed five errors led by Dave Benedict who fanned 15 batters while Klein and Burt Treacy doubled for Tomah.

Tomah Wis Bob Klein Sparta Klein Dave Benedict Benedict Marion Teach Burt Treacy Twite Dickinson

Eau Claire Bears Dominate Fargo Moorhead Twins 8-2

In a Northern League night of results the Eau Claire Bears defeated the Fargo Moorhead Twins 8-2 on Thursday. The Superior Blues had their game rained out at Sioux Falls, while St. Cloud beat Grand Forks 8-5. Duluth split a twin bill with Aberdeen 7-3 and 6-4.

Associated Press Eau Claire Bears Fargo Moorhead Twins Superior Blues Sioux Falls St. Cloud Grand Forks Duluth Aberdeen

Bull Misses Quarterfinal. Skis in July Heat at Gilford

William Bull, a summer school student at the University of New Hampshire, failed to appear for his campus tennis quarter-final as a heat wave hit Durham. He instead went skiing at an event held on artificial ice in Gilford, New Hampshire, during the hottest week of July.

Durham N. H NEA William Bull New Hampshire Bull Gilford

Packers Face Tough Eagles Tilt At City Stadium

Green Bay sells 6000 tickets for the NFL exhibition with the Philadelphia Eagles. Box office opens at 5 p.m. Saturday three hours before kickoff. A public rally precedes a Friday night practice under lights as fans and alumni join a district parade to the stadium.

Green Bay Wis Green Bay Packers Philadelphia Eagles Packer City Stadium Packer Alumni Association

Australians Upset U S Doubles Team in Davis Cup Tie

In Brookline Massachusetts on Thursday a fresh Australian duo Frank Sedgman and George Worthington stunned defending National champions Gardnar Mulloy and Bill Talbert 6-4 1-6 7-5 9-7 in the quarter finals of the National Doubles championships.

Brookline Mass America Gardnar Mulebey Bill Talbert Frank Sedgman George Worthington

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Hal Faverty Wings Bob Teeples Hoard Derringer Consolidated Outfit Nicks Dodgers U.S U. S.A Don Burritt Lions Corner Lebanon Mickey Fish Patriarch of Baseball Marth Pike la Crosse Quinn Sporting Goods Letty Krajewski Rochert Dave Mears Karl Schubert Perry Farnam Herman Glenz W. L. Christopherson Gene Toepel Vd M. D Turner Oiischlaeger Paul Kuhilen Ais Gt P. Sanford P. Egelhof Ins Monroe County Lucky Tavern Fem Zahn Outfit Eau Claire Doug Stiehm Sokolik’s Dance Land French Island LA Crosse Tribune Packers U. S Wausau Brewing CO H. Wehrenberg Mt. Vernon St BUICK Kennard Buick CO W.la.d G. Nelemen Brewing Co la Gra
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