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La Crosse Tribune

Location

La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Aug 20, 1950

Page

18

Houtteman Delivers One-Hitter as Tigers Blank Browns 6-0

Detroit pitcher Art Houtteman restricts the Louis Browns to a single in the second inning while the Tigers explode for 10 hits. Johnny Groth drives in two runs with a homer in the eighth as Houtteman gains his 16th win. Delsing is caught stealing as Detroit honors Houtteman day at Briggs Stadium.

Detroit Art Houtteman Detroit Tigers Louis Browns Jim Delsing Houtteman Browns Delsing Tigers Ned Garver Johnny Groth Briggs Stadium Art Boston Red Sox Washington Senators Buddy Rosar Vern Stephens Stephens Johnny Pesky Scorfing Sox Johnny Ostrowski Sam Mele

Dizzy Trout Angers Umpires Yet Fears Reversal of Calls

Detroit pitcher Dizzy Trout enjoys arguing with umpires but says he does not want judges overturning decisions in his favor. A speeding charge last month was suspended by Traffic Referee John Wise as Trout celebrated Dizzy Trout day. Trout sent a thank you note and a $10 check, while the game recap notes Dan DiMaggio and Hank Wyse contributing to New York’s win. In Chicago, Ralph Kiner hit his 35th and 36th homers as the Pirates beat the Cubs 13 to 8, with multiple pitchers used. Cards top Reds 3-2 as Red Schoendienst drives in the decisive run in the ninth.

Cleveland Wynn Chicago White Sox Luke Easter Thurman Tucker Chico Carrasquel Ken Holcombe Dale Mitchell Bob Kennedy Ray Boone Easter Detroit Paul Dizzy Trout Detroit Tigers Ol’ Diz John Mise Dizzy Trout Diz Wise Chicago Ralph Kiner Clyde McCullough Pittsburgh Pirate Chicago Cubs Bucs Cubs Doyle Lade Johnny Klippstein Dutch Leonard Bob Rush Johnny Schmitz Pirates Mel Queen Murray Dickson Bill Werle Cub Werle Roy Smalley Mickey Owen Hank Sauer Andy Pafko

Hokah Nicks Edge Yanks 5-4 In Midget Tilt At Copeland Park

Hokah nips the Yanks 5-4 in a Copeland Park midget game as Senn and Feuerheim pitched for Hokah and S. Kneen plus R. Tourville for the Yanks. Nelson led the Yanks with two singles while Liet zau doubled for Hokah. Onalaska Cubs then shutout the Dodgers 6-0 behind W. Tourville and C. Kneen with solid defense and M. Harman’s triple and single.

Hokah Onalaska Cubs Tourville Yanks Copeland Park S. Kneen R. Tourville Borchert Senn Feuerheim Nelson Lietzau Dodgers W. Tourville J. Kneen Skillbach Onalaska Paulson M. Harman Cubs Poss Lee Snyder

La Crosse Boat Regatta Seeks Drivers From Nine Cities

The La Crosse Boat club hosts a regatta next Sunday on the Mississippi between Pettibone and Riverside parks with stock and motor boat races under American Power Boat association rules. Entries include Tomah, Winona, De Soto, Prairie du Chien, Platteville, Madison, Alma, Pepin, Austin, Minneapolis, Milwaukee, and Eau Claire. Races start at 1 30 p m with a five mile oval course, three laps per heat, and three buoy turns. Entry fee is $1. prizes total $360.

la Crosse Vince S Male American Power Boat Association

Canada imports vast sums of petroleum products

Petroleum and related products form the largest single category of imports for Canada, reflecting the importance of energy and fuel in the nation’s trade balance and economic activity.

Canada

Open Letter to Heilemans Seeks End of Season Series

Eds Tavern challenges Gabby Johnson and Heilemans Softball to a post season series. The letter recalls eight straight Eds wins, questions the refusal to commit, and demands a definite yes with park, umpires, and arrangements ready. It is signed by Butch Christopher, Kootch Carroll, and Walter Erickson.

Eds Lagers Carl Gabby) Johnson Heilemans Mr. Johnson Ed’s Tavern Gabby Butch Christopher Kootch Carroll Walter Erickson

Detroit Pounds St Louis 6 in Major League Box Score

The Tigers defeated the Cardinals 6 to 0 as Houtteman earned the win improving to 16 9 while Garver took the loss falling to 9 12. Garver struck out seven while Houtteman fanned four. Attendance was 17 704.

St. Louis Detroit Garver Houtteman

Weekend Basketball Schedule and Ancient Spectacle Claim

The Central league lists matchups all week from Monday to Friday with games such as Hammes Trucks meeting Joe Stunk's Midgets and Goosetown Midgets facing Blackhawks in a championship. The page also notes Arab astronomer Al Hazan as credited with early spectacle use.

Cardinals Schrimps Hotshots al Hazan Oe & Sports Joe “Slunk & Midgets Johnson Motors Hammes Trucks Rinkodinks Yankees Schmoos Stinkers Cardinals Blackhawks Goosetown Ge7 Stars

Michigan '11' May Regain Passing Form

Michigan's aerial game, once a hallmark under Fritz Crisler, could reemerge as Bennie Oosterbaan starts 1950 practice. Key figures Ortmann All-America successor to Bob Chappuis, ends Allis Dingman Skala Perry plus others shape a potent passing attack barring injuries. Also note health data on heart disease deaths.

Ann Arbor Mich Michigan Wolverines Fritz Crisler Wizards Chuck Ortmann Milwaukee, Wis Bob Chappuis Bennie Oosterbaan Ortmann Harry Allis Flint Bob Dingman Saginaw Oosterbaan

Haefner And Cooper Tie In Eastern Open Lead Battle

Clayton Haefner clings to a share of the lead at the Eastern Open on Mount Pleasant links. Pete Cooper from Ponte Vedra Fla ties Haefner after a 54 hole 209 while Lloyd Mangrum shoots 67 to reach 210 and share second with Fred Haas Jr. Baltimore and other contenders eye a final round surge as 70-player field narrows after three rounds.

Baltimore Clayton Haefner Pete Cooper Ponte Vedra Fla Heafner Cooper Mount Pleasant Lloyd Mangrum Niles Ill Fred Haas, Jr Claremont Calif Walter Romans Cary Middlecoff Ormond Beach Fila John Palmer Badin N. C Jimmy Clark Huntington Beach Henry Ransom Tom O’shanter

VFW Faces AFL in Key City League Clash

The deciding second round game in the City league will be played Tuesday at 8 15 PM at Copeland Park. VFW defeated AFL 5 0 last week to tie for the second round crown and a win would force a playoff for the undisputed title. AFL had won the first round.

Copeland Park VFW AFL

Weather-Shaped Final Round Withdrawals Leave Two Field

Two more players withdrew on the second nine as the round unfolded under sun and drizzle. The shifting weather affected performance and pacing in the late stretch.

Ed Merrins Rallies for JCC Championship Win

Ed Merrins of Meridian Mississippi rallied to defeat Gay Brewer of Lexington Kentucky 1 up in the National Junior golf championship final. Merrins trailed at 18 and 27 holes but turned the match at the 36th green to secure the victory.

Ames Eddie Merrins Meridian Miss Gay Brewer Lexington Brewer

Coe Hopes for Repeat Amateur Golf Title in Minneapolis

Charles Coe, famed Oklahoma athlete nicknamed the human flagpole, aims to become only the second golfer to win back to back National Amateur titles. The Minneapolis course hosts the event starting Monday with a field including Jim McHale Ted Bishop Willie Turnesa Frank Stranahan and others as contenders.

Minneapolis Charles Coe Oklahoma U. S Lawson Little Bob Jones Minneapolis Golf Club Coe Jim McHale Bethlehem Willie Turnesa Elmsford N. Y Ted Bishop Bishop Weston Mass Turnesa Frank Stranahan Toledo Stranahan Chicago Tam O’shanter

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