Crown City Tennis Tourney Champions Crowns Winners at La Crosse
Dick Hays and Stan Hays lead men's final showdowns with colleagues from La Crosse State College. Margo Loveland defends women’s singles amid a series of divisional titles and doubles victories. Awards presented by City Recreation Department after a season ending picnic at Onalaska Park.
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Notice To Hardware Users From Doerre Hdw
Hardware firm Doerre Hdw of La Crosse advertises repair and service offerings for reels door closers window glass and more. They rent floor sanders furnish plumbing furnace pipe gutters roofing products and fencing supplies and provide free delivery.
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College Comes First Av Newsfeatures Fort Worth
Brooklyn Dodgers scout Wes Griffin with 41 years in the game says colleges now offer attractive baseball scholarships leading more boys to pursue college degrees before pro careers. He notes the trend makes finding pro material tougher for scouts but emphasizes education as half the battle.
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Recreation Softball Playoff and Make-up Schedule
The Industrial League playoff for third place is Monday August 22 at West Ave with Borden's facing Elks Tavern at 6 15 p m A makeup game follows at 7 15 p m with Kabat's Tavern at West Ave.
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Milwaukee Auto Man Criticizes Degenerated Racing Tracks
Milwaukee designer Brooks Stevens condemns Indianapolis and Le Mans tracks as degenerate spectacles driven by bloodlust. He notes AAA withdrawal of endorsement, recalls fatal crashes, and urges racing regulation updates to improve safety at major venues.
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Bowler's Style Show Opens Tonight at South Lanes Alleys
The first annual Bowler's Style show takes place tonight at South Lanes Alleys and is open to all city bowlers. Merchants present 1955 team styles with live models showing ladies blouses and dresses and men's slacks and shirts. Event starts at 8 p.m. Ray Ping serves as master of ceremonies and sales staff from local firms will accept orders from team representatives.
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Elroy Bouts win exhibition as New Lisbon tops Elroy
Elroy Bouts beat New Lisbon 12 to 4 in an exhibition game. Neuman allowed four hits and struck out 12 for Elroy while Don Elsing hit a two run homer and Howard Haire added three runs. Hank Lofy collected three singles in five at bats for Elroy. Camp Douglas defeats Melvina 11 to 4 to clinch Wildcat League crown. Ken Felker homered for Camp Douglas and Lind limited Melvina to 14 hits.
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Miss Stewart and Babs Romack Lead 1955 National Women’s Amateur
At Myers Park Country Club Charlotte the 55th National Women’s Amateur Golf Championship opens with Marlene Stewart of Canada and Barbara Romack of California among the favorites. A field of 104 golfers faces seven rounds of match play amid hot, testing conditions on Bermuda greens.
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Donovan Delivers Return as White Sox Beat Tigers
Dick Donovan, back from emergency surgery, fired eight innings of two earned runs or less in an 8-2 White Sox victory over Detroit. Manager Marty Marion praised Donovan's comeback while Chicago gains ground on the Yankees and tightens the pennant race. Donovan said he felt fine and ready, noting no pains or fatigue.
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Chuck Davey Returns to Ring in Saginaw Fight
Chuck Davey ends a 15 month retirement with a 10 round bout against Pat Manzi in Saginaw Michigan. Davey, 29, MSU graduate, last fought after a KO by Vince Martinez. The card includes Rinzi No cero versus Paola Melis in a separate 10 rounder at St. Nicholas Arena New York not televised by network.
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Fishing Tops All Outdoor Sports In Popularity
A New York sport show poll of 28 395 sportsmen shows angling as the favorite for 17 269 respondents, three times more than any other outdoor activity. Boating ranks second with 8 898, hunting 6 820, camping 4 896, archery 2 122, golf 2 746, tennis 1 698, water skiing 1 618, and snow skiing 1 569. Women make up 30 percent of respondents.
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Heart Sole In Marquette Sophs Punting
Frank Neu, Marquette University sophomore fullback, starred in a spring game with a 50 yard rushing punt heart and sole. He endured ankle pain, had an X ray revealing a slight fracture, and is expected to be ready for the fall season.
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Worries For Spahn Disappear Strikes Oil
Milwaukee reports that longtime Braves pitcher Warren Spahn has an oil well on his Hartshorne Oklahoma ranch beginning production. Estimated monthly take may reach about $1,000, a potential financial boost amid his early-season pitching struggles.
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Kramer Sees U S as Favorite in Davis Cup Tie
Forest Hills New York Jack Kramer serving as a trial horse for Uncle Sam’s Davis Cup team said America looks like a cinch to beat Australia next weekend. He cited Tony Trabert and Vic Seixas as strong bets and noted doubles strength with Trabert and Seixas past victories over Hoad and Hartwig. Kramer assists U S Captain Bill Tilden as coach preparing for the Challenge Round opening Friday.
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Packers Trade Hlay To Giants In Draft Pick Swap
STEVENS POINT The Green Bay Packers announced during training that John Hlay defensive linebacker from Ohio State has been traded to the New York Giants for an undisclosed draft choice in 1956.
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Havana bout results show Reyes outpoints Bourne
In Havana Orlando Reyes defeats Melvin Bourne on points as the referee scores show 117% to 121% in a ten round contest. The match appears in a Cuban venue listing alongside other results from Buenos Aires and Hollywood exhibitions.
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Causeway Beer Depot Drops Two Contests In State Tourney
Causeway Beer Depot of La Crosse failed to advance in the state softball tournament at Marshfield over the weekend. Kenosha blanked La Crosse 5 to 0 on Friday, then Waukesha defeated Causeway 4 to 0 on Saturday as pitchers Tracy and Maringer held the visitors to limited hits. Richards and Sinkritz led Kenosha and Waukesha hitters with timely doubles and singles while Barnes pitched six hits allowed for the winners.
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Ronnie Barnes
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New GE Clock TVs Offer Auto On Off Convenience
The advertisement promotes the GE clock TV with automatic on and off, helping viewers catch favorites without oversleeping. It highlights portability options including a Personal Clock TV and a 21 inch GE Clock Console, plus a no down payment 24 month installment plan and best local deal.
Cincy Downs Oshkosh In Legion Tourney Opener
Cincinnati beat Oshkosh of Wisconsin 8-0 in the opening round of the American Legion junior baseball Section C tournament in Bismarck. Ron Moeller fanned eight, Cincinnati had 11 hits, scoring 3 runs in the second, 1 in the third, and 4 in the eighth. Oshkosh pitcher Howie Koplitz left in the fifth.
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