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La Crosse Tribune

Location

La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Aug 21, 1949

Page

19

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.

Onalaska Baseball Club Holmen Coon Valley Onalaska Gordy Gullickson Harold Nelson Warren Selbo Chuck Olson Don Skay

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.

Pittsburgh Lou Klein Glenn Nelson St. Louis Cardinals Pittsburgh Pirates Howie Pollet George Munger Harry Gumbert BUCS Redbirds Ernie Bonham Bonham Vic Lombardi Lombardi Buccos Nelson Joe Garagiola Klein Phils Giants Philadelphia Philadelphia Phillies New York Giants Polo Grounders Monte Kennedy Eee Kennedy Noli Kirby Higbe Ae Hartung del Ennis Reds Cubs Cincinnati Harry Peanuts Cinnati Reds Sawanee Cubs Chicago Ewell Blackwell Redleg Lowrey Johnny Wyrostek Ted Kluszewski Harry Walker

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.

United States Heileman West Avenue George Chet) Halverson Swish Beranek Bodegas Swish Butch Christopher Nock Riese Bobby Moore Yip Christopher Petsy Voss Fritz Raith Pip Wuest George Mekvold Frankie Smith Mooney Vondroshek Harry Wittenberg Cully Johnson Leo Hanson Hooks Koeller Short Jerry Ben Bodega Mooney Vondrashek Johnny Nekola Clarence Swish) Beranek Paul Pip) Wuest Joe Frisch

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.

Blair Wis Ettrick Diamond Trempealeau Valley Walt Wall Doc Larson Pigeon Falls Ettrick Decker Independence Larson Ronnie Bierne Lee Rogness B. Truax Red Wall Ettrick Crew

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.

Saratoga Springs N. Y

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.

Maple Grove la Crosse Country Club Cooper Rich Jungen Johnny Erickson University of Minnesota the Grove Novak Eddie Novak Eddie Jack Knothe Knothe Jim Gelatt 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.

The la Crosse Tribune Leeports

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.

ST. Louis Brooklyn Dodger

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.

Mamaroneck N. Y Great Britain Winged Foot Britain America Ronnie White White Willie Turnesa Joe Carr

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.

Merrillan Cooler Outfit S and H Sport Shop West Avenue la Crosse la Crosse Cooler S and H

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.

Purdue Northwestern Michigan Angelo Carnaghi Boilermaker Harry Szulborski Norbert Adams Ken Corgal Bob Hartman Herbert Campfield John Kerestes Iowa Notre Dame Miami Illinois Minnesota Marquette Indiana Mauston Wis Robert Erickson Mauston High School Erickson Manston Herb Jones Jim Berglass Don Krueger John Boyle Joe Powers Cliff Plemon 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.

Westby Wis Westby Junior Legion Coon Valley Luther Olson Don Johnson Ekern Dahlen

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.

Logan Aquinas Central Merchant's G.o Tommy Kendler Green Bay Tommy North Stars University of Wisconsin Ralph Twite Ralph Rendler Merchants la Crosse Merchant's Municipal Diamond Commission la Crosse Area Invaders Agust

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