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Newspaper

La Crosse Tribune

Location

La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Aug 22, 1944

Page

9

Beranek Hurls No-Hitter As Beanies Blank

Beranek strikes out and walks none as the Beanies blank the 385th Infantry Co C team 7 0 in a Monday night softball clash at Camp McCoy. Orwein of the 385th held the Beanies to seven runs through five innings while Beranek allowed four walks and no hits. Line score shows Beanies 8 PT 4 Beers and Johnson drove in runs amid a five run fifth inning rally as crowds watched the large Camp McCoy crowd and rumors surfaced of another Beanies game later in the season.

Beanies Stanz Wvllest Young Wi Vess Corough Johnson Beramek Johnsor

Billy Sixty Jr Shoots Ace at Tom O Shanter Meet

Billy Sixty Jr, son of veteran golf writer Billy Sixty Sr, carded a hole in one on the 215 yard 1st hole during the Tom O Shanter Meet. His father tied for top with a 2 35 40 78 while Billy Sr praised the youngster, and Wisconsin golfers Wilford Wehrie and William Angel posted strong scores in qualifying.

Billy Sixty, Jr Tom O'Shanter Gicago Billy Wilford Wehbie Racine Wehrie Wisconsin William Angel

Mudhens Bow To Millers In Rain Shortened Tilt

The Mudhens fell 18 to 4 to the Millers as Bebe Burns hit two homers and the Millers collected 18 hits. Toledo slipped to third place two points behind Louisville while Minneapolis gained ground with the win and the season’s early standings show a tight pennant race.

Toledo Mudhens Minneapolis Gefes Milwell Louisville St Inas Kansas City Millers Bebe Burns Madhens Paul Columbus Rec Birds Saints

Jr. tennis girls crown at Cricket Club meet

Mari vy of Wauntsoss Wisconsin defends state and Western junior titles amid a girls championship at the Cricket Club. McCrory advanced with two byes before defeating Rut Bre St Brooklurn 6 0 6 1. Fess of Milwaukee fell to Baker of Sent Calif 6 1 8 6.

Seeadelphia

Roanoke Shortstop Beron Bock Recalled by Barons

Beron Bock, five year old shortstop from Roanoke Va and member of the Pied Teague Red Sox, has been recalled by the Birmingham Barons. The move underscores the Barons’ ongoing player development roster.

Roanoke Gene Bete Red Sox Birmingham Barons

Standings and Schedule Recap for Major Football Roundup

Standings show New York at top with Chicago and Pittsburgh close behind. Notable games include Boston at Pittsburgh and St Louis at Chicago. The schedule lists several afternoon matches including Pittsburgh at St Louis and Louisville at Chicago with times and locations.

Lousoy Puisbueryge New York Boric Phustelpts Chicago Brockirs Patsrargh Phiscelphis Cimcumzsti Boren St. Louss

Uncertain 7-4 Homer Sparks Cleveland Win

A chaotic report notes Mikker Roos homered for Cleveland in a 7-4 victory over an unidentified opponent. New York delivered a 42-run showing, with Johnny Barrett and others contributing. Other results include Pittsburgh and Philadelphia wins, while Chicago and Cleveland see key plays and late rallies.

Mikker Roos Induns Gere Cleveland Bomom New York Chucape Johnny Barret Bot Eine Paretes Beret Pitt Biko Grove Tee Rune Sterec Brookie Preck Beees Josg Phisdelphi Chocago den Gutteridge Browns Lous Washington Frank Mencuss

Wilson Chosen Bear Captain at Evanston All Star Game

Wilson selected as captain for the Bears in the exhibition with the College All Stars at Evanston Illinois on August 30. Also at Evanston Pvt rounds out Lynn Waldorf s All Star squad of 68 players.

Evanston Evanston, Pvt Lynn Waldorf

Whitehall Girls 10 Defeat Taylor Crew in 20-12 Victory

Whitehall junior team beat Taylor ten 20 to 12 at home. Whitehall totaled 22 hits while Taylor relied on batter Marge Olson for pitching and defense. The teams schedule a rematch next Monday at Taylor.

Whitehall Taylor Wis Marge Olson

Overseas Sports Roundup native pro baseball mentions and war hero tale

The column covers a half dozen sports vignettes and anecdotes. It notes an umpire clash involving Sandstorm Team players and a standout prospect Bob Knight from Fort Worth with a .565 average. It also recalls G I Billy Cox of the Pirates and praises Marine lieutenant Alex Santilli a Fordham tackle killed in action leading troops with gallantry.

New York Sandstorm QM Boys Tell Durocher Ump Bob Knight Fort Worth Tex Sicily Doc Goldstein Army Navy G. I Billy Cox Pitsburgh Pirates Pacific Seipan Alex Santilli Fordham Missouri al Wes

Yacht Meet Opens with Sailor Gerald Driscoll Victory

The Chicago Harbour regatta enters day two with Gerald Driscoll of San Diego Bay among 19 contenders. He won the opening race on a 10 mile triangular course in 3 hours 4 minutes 58 seconds, with 16 year old Malin Burnhem as crew from the San Diego star class fleet.

Chicago Gerald Driscoll San Diego Bay Calif Malin Burnhem San Diego

Correction on Water Sports Show participant

The Monday issue misidentified the diver at the Municipal pool show as Mary Young. In fact the competitor was Miss Dorothy Schue runner-up in the senior women living contest.

Mary Young Dorothy Schue

Yankee Maid Ties World Trot Mark In Futurity Event

Yankee Maid beaten Hambletonian winner trots the first heat in 2 05 with Henry Thomas driving to win the Futurity purse of 4090 dollars. She ties the long standing world record for three year old fillies with Lucy Hanover as the record holder.

Yankee Maid Greenville Lucy Hanover Henry Thomas the Maid

Walter Wilder Tops In Local Bow Event

H C Reuter of the La Crosse Archery club announced results from the six gold shoot at the Seven Elms range Sunday. Senior men led by Walter Wilder with 1207, Gerald McHenry 996, Harold Fletcher 927. women included Mrs H C Reuter 761 and Esther Wilder 642. juniors showed Gene Wilder at 960 with broad competition. Next tournament is club championship Sept 3 and 10 with a Sept 10 picnic at Myrick Park.

H.C. Reuter la Crosse Walter Wilder Shovc—Erit Badgers Esther Briggs Bowman Robert Snyder Arnold Gallup Myrick Park

Pitcher McLish To Navy

New York pitcher Cal McLish left baseball to serve in the Navy halting his brief Dodgers tenure as the armed forces call arrived.

McLish Navy NEW York Cal McLish The Dodgers

Paul Brown Named Head Sailor Coach For Grid Season

Lt. Paul E. Brown, Ohio State's dynamic football strategist, is slated as head sailor coach for the gridiron season. Capt Robert R. Emmet, training center commander, announced the release of Hinkle for full time athletic duty after Lt. John L. Griffith was detached as former assistant athletic officer.

Great Lakes Paul E. Brown Ohio State Robert R. Emmet Hinkle John L. Griffith

Hit Costs Player Fifty One And A Watch

In Lynchburg Virginia officials reported a theft during a league game. A ball player confronted the offender and recovered a billfold containing fifty one dollars and a watch before handing them to the coach.

Lynchburg Oeaden Hichmond Sahiltes

Nats Bow To St Louis In Sluggish Showdown

The St Louis Browns beat Washington 5-3 in overtime as Sig Jakucki earned the win. Mickey Haefner allowed a long homer and the Nationals slump continued, with Pittsburgh and Cleveland late-season results shaping the pennant chase.

Miece St. Louis Stones Annd Des Gutteridge St. Louis Pittsburgh Kas Teague Nats Mickey Haefner Luke Sewell Sig Jakucki Washington Browns Boston Cleveland Mickey Tribe Spec Ae Mikey Detroit New York Philadelphia Chicago Don Black Bill Dietrich Hayes Ernie Lombardi

K C Bowling League Sets Season Start at Arcade Alleys

Milner Homstad announces KC Bowling League season opening on Tuesday September 9 at Arcade alleys. Six teams sponsored by Heil mans Madden Funeral Home Hengel Blunting Semenae Products Murphy Candy and Frank Tighe Co. will compete. officers elected include Art Donovan ident and Al Wuensch vice ident and Milnor Hom.

Milner Homstad K. of C Heilemans Madden Funeral Home Hengel Blunting Co Semenae Products Murphy Candy Co Frank Tighe Co Art Donovan al Wuensch Milnor Hom

Wright Biggest Winner At Arlington Meet

Warren Wright's Calumet Farm topped Arlington winnings this summer with a haul of 135 975 dollars, the largest among participants.

Chicago Warren Wright Calumet Farm Arlington Meet

Doerr and Musial Lead Leagues in Red Hot Chase

Doerr and Musial top the league leaders as Brooklyn’s Dixie Wi sits out with an ankle injury. Musial posts 355 points to edge Walker by one. Brooklyn slips back to pinch hitting duties.

Dixie Wi Brooklyn Musial Walker

Boxing results list from galleries in Baltimore Chicago Philadelphia

The report lists fighters including Vice Dellicurti of New York and Johnny Walker of Philadelphia with 158 and 156 pounds respectively. It also mentions Jimmy Bunt and Tommy James from Chicago with 147½ pounds.

Baltimore Vice Dellicurti New York Johnny Walker Philadelphia Drew Chicago Jimmy Bunt Tommy James

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