Football season returns with drills and Purdue preview
Local column notes football drills begin for Logan Aquinas and Central. It highlights Tommy Kendler’s strong North All-Stars showing and Purdue’s 1949 prospects led by captain Angelo Carnaghi. previews schedule and key players. Also mentions Holmen Onalaska rubber game and local ballpark chatter.
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Redbirds Edge Pirates 4-3 on Klein's ninth inning double
Lou Klein drove in Glenn Nelson with a ninth inning double to lift the St. Louis Cardinals to a 4-3 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates. Howie Pollet earned his 16th win, with Vic Lombardi relieving and limiting damage after a late Pirates surge.
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Old-Time Bodegas Meet Heileman Old Style Lagers
Historic 1932 Bodegas, one of the era’s great softball teams, return Monday at 8:15 pm on West Avenue to face Heileman’s Old Style Lagers. Manager George Halverson relies on Swish Beranek to lead the veteran lineup, with Butch Christopher catching and a full ensemble of familiar players in the field and on the mound.
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Chet) Halverson
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Swish) Beranek
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Pip) Wuest
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Ettrick Raps All-Stars 10 8 in Exhibition Thriller
Ettrick rallied with three runs in the bottom of the eighth to beat Trempealeau Valley All-Stars 10 to 8 in Blair Wisconsin. Stuhr started for Trempealeau and was relieved by Dave Larson while Ronnie Bierne and Red Wall paced Ettrick with multiple hits. Decker and Larson added two singles apiece for Ettrick as Doc Larson earned the win.
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Donor Captures 47th Saratoga Handicap Victory
Donor raced to a neck victory in the 47th Saratoga handicap at Saratoga Springs with Stunts as pacemaker fading to second and My Request finishing third. Donor paid 9.70 to win after covering ten furlongs in 2 04.
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Cooper marches toward County Amateur crown in 1949 finals
Eddie Novak remains seven strokes behind after shooting 36 holes of 145 to total 145 on Maple Grove and trail leader Cooper at 138. Final rounds set for Sunday at La Crosse Country Club with fourth flight starting at 11:30 a.m. and other flights by noon. pairings posted on club bulletin boards.
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Trif Haritos
Bob Ristow
Leeports on Sporty August 21 1949
The La Crosse Tribune reports on sports events dated August 21, 1949. Highlights include local teams, player performances, and results from recent matches with brief standings and upcoming schedule notes.
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Ducats To Dodger Card Games Selling Faster Than Hotcakes
Redbird officials announced there are no more reserved seats left for the September 22 night game at Sportsman's Park. The September 21 afternoon game still has some seats and 7,000 general admission seats will go on sale the day of each game.
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Britain’s Walker Cup Humbled by American Oars and Birdies
Great Britain entered Winged Foot with high hopes for the Walker Cup but were overwhelmed 10 to 2 as America swept Saturday singles, securing its 11th win in 12 editions since 1922. Ronnie White provided the lone British victory, beating Willie Turnesa four and three.
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S & H Softball Doubleheader At West Avenue Diamond
S and H Sport Shop hosts a doubleheader Sunday at West avenue diamond. Merrillan arrives at 2 15 PM followed by La Crosse Cooler at 8 15 PM. Both games feature S and H unit against visiting Merrillan and La Crosse squads.
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Mauston Grid Coach Predicts Bright Season Ahead
Mauston high school football coach Robert Erickson expects another strong season in the West Central conference. He notes a veteran lineup and strong prospects after a five win, one loss last year, with key returnees and challengers for first team spots. The schedule includes games at Adams Friendship Reedsburg Tomah New Lisbon Sparta Westfield and Viroqua with home dates against Reedsburg, Westfield.
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Boilermaker
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Ken Corgal
Bob Hartman
Herbert Campfield
John Kerestes
Iowa
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Mauston High School
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Manston
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Dave Hanneman
Didék Plemon
Roger Quick
Bob Jagoe
Harold Webster
Bob Schoff
Bob Randall
Fred Banks
Harold Herriot
Bernard Kieffer
Harley Fiene
Maurice Murray
Clayton Fiene
Pat Dougherty
Don Clickner
Monte Hansen
Jim Kelley
Adams Friendship
Reedsburg
Tomah
New Lisbon
Sparta
Westfield
Viroqua
Westby Junior Legion Edges Coon Valley 1-0 in Opener
Westby Wisconsin Westby Junior Legion edged Coon Valley 1-0 in the Harvest Festival opener. Arden Brendum pitched a one hitter with eight strikeouts, while Dick Knutson caught for Westby. The deciding run came in the seventh on an unearned score aided by two errors. Ekern pitched for Coon Valley, giving up four hits. Dahlen handled Westby’s pitches.
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16 Team Merchants Tourney Opens Thursday in City
The second annual La Crosse Merchant's baseball tournament will start Thursday August 25 and run to September 2 with 16 teams, 12 from the region and four from La Crosse. Prize money totals 1100 dollars with games at 5 45 pm 7 30 pm and 9 pm. Final rounds crown the champion on September 2 with 300 200 and 100 dollar prizes for the top finishers.
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