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Newspaper

La Crosse Tribune

Location

La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Aug 26, 1948

Page

10

La Crescent Edges Ettrick in 13-11 Meet Thriller

La Crescent outlasted Ettrick in a wild second round La Crosse Merchants tournament game, 13-11, after lead changes six times. Wayne Lottes earned the win as Ettrick pitching trio faltered. strong hitting from La Crescent, including Shepardson and Boma, paced the victory.

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Lagers Face Winona Champions In Sunday Softball Duel

Lagers play here Sunday against Winona league champions Graham and McCabe. Game at West avenue diamond starts 10 30 a m. Second game in Winona at 7 30 p m features Graham and McGuire with Knapi ck and Kreuzer as aces for Minnesota Amateur tournament. Freuger boasts two no hit no run wins this season.

Helloman OK State Winona Graham and McCabe Weat Avenue Winand Graham-McGuire Winam Graham McGuire Knapick Watkins Bart Kreucer Winona Chimps Siweede's Clarence Swish Kinpick Wienana Kreuzer Freuger Hellemen Crew Layseracnay

Four Teams Unbeaten In Semi-Pro Tourney

Four teams remained undefeated after 12 days in the National Semi-Pro baseball tournament. Fort Wayne Indiana Trucks, Goldton Colorado Coos, Tucksonville Pili, and Elkin North Carolina Chathams lead the field. Two games set for the next round include Bart Wayne facing Cullen, the previous runner up.

Wicitita Rus Fort Wayne Ind Goltton Colo Coos Tucksonville Pili Elkin N.C Chathams Fis Teans Las Qleot Bart Wayne Cullen

Sparta Junior Legion to Play Viroqua Nine

Sparta Wisconsin will host Viroqua Legion at Sporty Friday afternoon at 2 p.m. The Junior Legion squad prepares for the game as a local baseball showdown between regional youth teams.

Sparta Jr. Legion Viroqua Sparta Wis Sparta Junior Legion Sine Viroqua Legion

Pitt To Play Northwestern In Conference Ball Game

Pitt faces Northwestern in a college basketball game amid references to conference rules and expected outcomes. The report notes Pitt adheres to Western Conference guidelines as the teams prepare to meet on the court.

Mushukchan University of Pittyburgh Northwestern University Tevrnstan Gontyset Pitt

Northern league scores mix in midweek games

Superior lost to Aberdeen 6 to 7 after three runs in the ninth. Ty Vesapere Prong led Aberdeen with key hits. Fargo-Moorhead defeated by Tut Claire 128 in a separate game. Duluth beat Sioux Falls 14 to 8 and 8 to 6 in twin battles. Grand Forks topped St Cloud 31 to ?

Aberdeen Superior Tut Claire Fargo- Moorhead Duluth Sioux Falls Grand Forks St Cloud

Joy And Heartbreak as Glenn Davis Stars for Rams Then Leaves

Los Angeles reports Glenn Davis, army temp Rams player, shatters a 100 yard dash record in 10.8 seconds while scoring three touchdowns. Davis departs soon for Korea after his Sept. 2 charity game, drawing praise and regret from Rams officials.

Glenn Davis Ram Los Angeles Sioner Los Angeles Rams San Diego State College Willie Steele San Jose Calif State College Hende Bob Snyder Davis West Point Hutson Benton Rams Washington Redskins Korea Mr. Snyder I Davis Joe Stydahar George Trafton Blues Uncle Sam

Baseball Leaders Highlight 1946 American and National Leagues

The AP report lists top hitters and pitchers across the AL and NL. Williams of Boston leads batting with 376, while Bou dreww of Cleveland and DiMaggio of Boston top other categories. Notable figures include Musial, Ashburn, and Kiner with home runs, runs, and stolen bases cited, alongside pitching figures for Kromer and others.

Tle Associated Press American League Williams Boston Bou Dreww Cleveland Beenhang Bostery Marlo New York Runx — DiMaggis Denriel Higa—Nowelrvay Autenel Sinvelune DowWiew—Nenrich di yRio Foxton Tap Ranchi National League BottlageMusial St. Lows Palko Chisamo Jad Fugabattodo Musial St. Louis Mina RunreMuasal St. Laura Lockman Wite Muaslal Ashourn Philadelphia Inckwell Cincinnati Breeheen Bitching Shesnes Plsesburgh Breeheert St. Lowis

Kentucky Kernels Flourish at Hialeah Track

There is a surprising abundance of Kentucky corn at Hialeah this season. The kernels were stored in hay tack tram stalls as a protective blanket for the racing surface in the off season and, unintentionally, the track has grown into a flourishing corn patch with seeds taking root.

Kentucky Miami Hialeah Florida

Double Play Record Set Appleton Infield Breaks Mark

Appleton Papermakers fail to threaten pennant, losing 8-0 to Oshkosh as infield turns two double plays to break the season record. Jol leads Oshkosh with two doubles and a single. Wis. Rapids rallies to edge Janesville 7-5. other scores include Sheboygan 20, Wausau 12 and Fond du Lac over Green Bay 6-2.

Presa Appleton Papermakers Oshkosh Janesville Sheboygan Wausau Fond du Lache Green Bay Wisconsin Rapids Dick Jol Charley Fowler Jol RBI Pete Tranquillo Tranquillo Walt Moran Indians Hob Kurtz Lumberjacks George Kuchorele Jonesville White Sox Bob Santee Fond du Lac Leo Kubiak Bays Jack Cookman Fond du L

Can't Kill Em All Deer Plague Strains Maine Farms

Maine officials report rising deer numbers despite efforts by sportsmen poachers dogs and cars causing record crop damage. Commissioner George J Stobie says deer swarm into farms farmers flood statehouse with complaints as wardens employ repellants high fences lights and other measures with poor effect and state prepares for an all time high payment for crop damage.

Bangor Maine Fish and Game Department George J. Stobie Stobie State House Fish and Gnome Department

Zahns Edge Mindoro in Exhibition Softball Tilt

Zahns Beat Mindoro Zahn Sheet Metal 11 to 1 in an exhibition game on the West Ave diamond. Klein and Kjos earned the wining battery while Taislay pitched for Mindoro. Manske and Hanson caught for Mindoro. Klein and Kics led Zahn Sheet Metal at the plate.

Zahn Sheet Metal Mindoro Girls West Ave Klein Kjos Taislay Manske Hanson Mindorag Mindoro Kics

Floral Bowling League Seeks Two More Teams

Room In Floral League Flag in the Floral Bowling League will get under way on the second Tuesday in September, and there are now openings for two more teams. Any women bowlers interested in joining this league should sign up at the Recreation alleys.

Fights Last Night Highlight Boxing Results

Reports from New York Milwaukee Cincinnati and Oakland show several decisions with outpoints and a draw. Notable scores include Mirkpatrick at 177 pounds stopping Mond, Jordan defeating Lewis, Dawson outpointing Russell, and Aragon drawing with Campbell. Gene O'Dell joins the New York Knickerbockers after a standout Arizona State season averaging 27 ppg.

New York J. D. Mirkpatrick Lubbock Tex Daytone Beach Fie Los Angeles Tommy Campbell Idland Gene O'Dell New York Knickerbockers Pallsasociation of America Arizona State College Flagataty Sesson

Norwalk Nine, I Cashton Meet In First Game

Norwalk nine and Cashton open the quarter final triple bill in the La Crosse Merchants Invitation, a seven inning contest slated for 4 45 p m at Copeland park. AFL faces Waukon in a nine inning battle at 7 50 p m, and the American Legion and CIO square off at 9 30.

la Crosse Copeland Park Norwalk Cashton AFL Waukon Isi American Legion CIO Coulee Mustangs Iowa Waukon Ontario Tomah Clo Romey Quinn Bob Schroeder Legion

Stock Boat Races Set Sunday on Mississippi River

Eastern Wisconsin drivers enter first annual stock boat races on the Mississippi River near Riverside and Pettibone. Entries include Spring Grove and Minnesota clubs with drivers Ellingson Krome Westerse and Myhro among top participants. A seven-trophy event is sponsored by local boot dealers with heats starting at 1 30 p m and a 12 30 deadline for entries.

Wisconsin Mississippi River Riverside Pettibone Ellingson Joe Krome Spring Grove Ellsworth Westerse 4 Deters Minnesota Ghelf Myhro Hurry Flags Floss Albany New York Oarboard Motor Lube Sterlie Rybarczyk Bil Howe Kiekhaefer Corporation la Crosse Stanley Hanson la Verne Nooky) Bentzen Jim Larson George Reene Neil Pomeroy Miles Olson Levis Schaefey Bob Weige Forest Olson Bill Bautch Bob Peterson Jack Fyscher John Stejak Tamah Ralph Kubil Jr Gene Nelson Norm Bjornstad Tommy Trainer Sparita Ed_— Blewett Grant Osenbach Viroqua Iva Best Wayne Bailey Wauken Elmer Erde

Ambers Edge Depot Derby Sparks 16-15 Win in Sparta City League

Ambers Edge Depot Dutch combined for 21 errors setting a season mark as R. Heser hit a walk off homer in the final inning to lift Amber Inn 16 15 over Depot Dutch. Weser Darmizer Zwicker and Tripp each had six hits for Amber Inn while Schmeider Dutchcher led the losers with a 3 for 3.

Sparta Wis R. Heser Amber Inn Depot Dutch Darmizer Weser Zwicker Tripp Sehmeider Dutch Orcher

Early Openings for Pro Football This Season

Pro football fans will see early competition as the All America Conference begins its third season on Aug 27 with games at Chicago and Brooklyn. The National Football League opens its 25th campaign on Sept 17 featuring Green Bay against Boston.

New York All America Chicago Brooklyn National Football League Green Bay Boston

Hussin Eliminated At Caddy Golf Quarterfinals

Hussin of Green Bay was eliminated yesterday at the national Caddy Golf tournament on the Ohio State Scarlet course. He fell to Don Addington of Houston 4 and 3 in the quarterfinals pending. The piece also notes the first official air mail in the United States flown in a balloon on Aus 16.

Hussin Green Ohio State Universil Scarlet Don Addington Houston Tex United States

Texaco Team Captures Black River Crown

Black River Falls Wisconsin final standings show Texaco Oil Team clinching the league title with one loss under President Joseph Zelinger. Wrightsville finished first runner up as Norman Krenz coached the program. Helen Batsworth and L. D. Jones officiated the season.

Black River Falls Wis Joseph Zelinger Texaco Oil Ca Teank Wrightsville Norman Krenz Park Helen Batsworth L. D. Jones

Start Bowling Friday Ladies Recreation League Opens 1948

The Ladies Recreation league will open its 1948 49 season Friday August 27 at 1 p m. Officials announced today.

Ladies Recreation League

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