Eds Edge Bodegas 15-2 in Saturday Softball Showdown
Eds beat the Bodegas 15 to 2 before about 2,500 fans at West Avenue diamond. Vondrashek belted a first inning homer and sparked the offense as Eds piled up seven doubles and steady fielding to overpower the old timers in the exhibition. Carroll and Heisman led the Bodegas in a losing effort with timely plays hampered by costly errors.
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Swish) Beranek
Frankie Smith
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Riese
Harry Schultz
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Polly Riley Wins Women's Western Meet At Exmoor
Polly Riley of Fort Worth Texas captured her first women's western amateur golf title at Exmoor Country Club Chicago defeating Mae Murray of Rutland Vermont 4 and 3 after a grueling 36 hole match. Riley led early then maintained a steady advantage amid Murray's late charge and misses with the putter.
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Steelers Top Lions On Field Goal 17-14
Pittsburgh Steelers edged the Detroit Lions 17-14 as a 16-yard field goal by Joe Geri in the second period decided the exhibition. The game featured a star-studded Lions squad and the Steelers secured the win in front of a large crowd.
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Menhaden Fish Meal Used Widely in Feeds
Menhaden fish meal is widely used in poultry and stock feeds, valued for protein content and nutritional benefits. Industry uses include farm and hatchery applications, with suppliers highlighting consistent quality and supply demand across markets.
Two Major League Race Set as Tigers and Indians Duel
The American League title chase centers on Detroit and Cleveland with only seven meetings left before September. Detroit and Cleveland clash September 6 7 at Briggs Stadium and September 22 24 at Cleveland as the decisive late season series looms. Both teams face heavy schedules against varied opponents with the division at stake.
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Toledo Mudhens Rout Brewers In High Scoring Win
The Toledo Mudhens defeated the Milwaukee Brewers 9 to 3 on Saturday to climb over Milwaukee into sixth place in the American Association standings.
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Jaycees Stock Car Race Entry Form
Entry blank for Jaycees Stock Car Races on September 3 1950 at Richmond farm French Island. Five dollar per vehicle entry fee includes refund if no prize winner. Mail to Bob Deal 221 Cameron Ave La Crosse Wisconsin. Sponsored by La Crosse Junior Chamber of Commerce.
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Jaycee Stock Car Races Set For Sept 3 At French Isle
La Crosse announces its first stock car meet sponsored by the Junior Chamber of Commerce on Richmond farm at French Island scheduled for Sunday September 3. entrants must be 21 with a $5 returnable entry fee and $500 in prizes. cars limited to 1940 or earlier models, stock cars only, safety gear required, and a parade of exhibitions planned.
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Junior Chamber of Commerce
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French Island
Better Self Wins Muddy Saratoga Handicap
King Branch's Better Self led from the first turn to win the 48th Saratoga handicap on a heavy mud track at Saratoga Springs New York. The event featured a gooey surface that tested contenders and crowned the favorite in a challenging conditions race.
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Russians Enter European Track Championship Debut
Brushing aside past tensions Russia will join 23 nations in Brussels for the five day European Athletics Championships at Heysel stadium. Moscow sends a full squad for the event marking the first major track competition since Oslo 1946 with Russian hopes unclear against Britain and Scandinavia.
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Hammes Trucks Beat Midgets 3-1 in South Intermediates
Hammes Trucks beat the Midgets 3-1 in South Intermediate league baseball at Hixon Saturday. Duane Hammes and Wingers formed the battery. Hammes allowed four hits while Voss of the Midgets yielded two safeties. Delagrave caught Voss. Strittmaier and Kerring contributed Hammes’ two singles. B Michalke and Lathrop had two for the Midgets. Voss fanned 11 and Hammes 10.
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Lathrop
Strittmaier
Kerrigan
Joe Donlin Wins Two Heats at State Fair Harness Races
Milwaukee owned trotter Joe Donlin posted the two fastest miles of the afternoon at the State Fair harness races. He won both heats of the $800 Alice in Dairyland trot. Glenn Hawkins drove the Bartel brothers' horse, first mile in 2 03, second in 2 05.2.
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Joe Donlin
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Glenn Hawkins
Gabrielson Fans Two As Locals Beat Davids 1-0
Don Gabrielson pitched a two hitter at Copeland Park Saturday night, silencing the Negro House of Davids and guiding the locals to a 1-0 victory. It marked their second straight win and improved their season record to 6-5.
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Lefty) Gabrielson
Copeland Park
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La Crosse at Sparta in extra inning clash against Sparta Merchants
La Crosse meets Sparta Merchants in a return game after a one run extra inning defeat earlier this month. Don Gabrielson leads La Crosse from the mound as junior Anderson or Charlie Schmikla likely start, while Al ger Shillings of Sparta opposes. Lucid play features Todd McEldowney and Bradburn scoring in the fifth before a Davids rally, with Gabrielson earning the win and Peecher taking the loss in front of about 300 fans.
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Pennant Fever Grips Philadelphia As Phillies Surge
Philadelphia fans push into a pennant frenzy as the Phillies chase a National League title. Citywide buzz, record ticket requests, and discussions of World Series plans fill streets, offices, and homes while Shibe Park and Municipal Stadium hosting thoughts rise.
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