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Newspaper

La Crosse Tribune

Location

La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Aug 27, 1965

Page

6

Braves fall to Reds as slump continues in Milwaukee

Cincinnati defeats Milwaukee 3 1 as Deron Johnson and Coleman homer to back Ted David son. Joe Torre drives Braves run. Bragan plans lineup changes for Cubs series. Johnson improves to 24 for the season, Cloninger takes loss. Nuxhall leaves after elbow flare.

Milwaukee Abrhbi Harper If Alou Rose Jones Pinson Aaron Rf Coleman Oliver Keough Torre Ib Robinson Mathews Johnson Bolling Edwards Wood Cardenas de la Horss Nuxhall Cloning Davids Cowan

Reichow Accepts Scout Job With Vikings

Veteran end Jerry Reichow, 31, accepted a scouting position with the Minnesota Vikings on Thursday after turning down offers from the AFL and CFL. He had been placed on waivers by the Vikings earlier in the week.

Minneapolis - ST. Paul Jerry Reichow Minnesota Vikings Vikings

Major League Leaders Batting and Pitching Highlights

A compilation of top MLB leaders by league and category. Notable figures include Carl Yastrzemski and Brooks Robinson leading batting, Curt Campaneris and Tony Oliva among runs, and pitching figures for Grant McDowell Koufax and others across the American and National leagues.

McGraw Beats Koufax In Mets Comeback At Shea

Frank McGraw, age 20, outpitched Sandy Koufax and the Dodgers 5-2 at Shea Stadium before 45,950. McGraw tied Koufax with five strikeouts, allowed eight hits, and walked once as the Mets defeated the Dodgers for the third straight time and the first-ever win over Koufax in Los Angeles rivalry.

NEW York Frank Tug McGraw Vallejo Calif Sandy Koufax Shea Stadium Nationaleague Los Angeles Mets Dodgers Koufax Sandy Bobby Feller

Hiawatha Junior Golf Event Takes Place At Tomah

Eighteen youths competed in the first annual Hiawatha Junior Golf tournament at the Tomah course in Wisconsin. Ed Kruk organized the event. Billy McCartney won the 10-12 boys division with 49, while Terry Frisbie claimed the 13-year-old boys title and the putting contest but the award went to runner up Danny Pharo. Tom Yates led the 14-15 boys group. Diane Schmitz won 11-12 girls and Nani Alapai captured the 14-16 girls division.

Tomah Wis Hiawatha Ed Kruk Billy McCartney Terry Frisbie Danny Pharo Tom Yates Diane Schmitz Nani Alapai

Mele Bets on Allison Power as Twins Crush Yankees

Sam Mele predicted a hitting streak for Bob Allison and the Twins delivered with a 9-2 win over the New York Yankees. Allison homered twice and doubled, Jose Kaat earned his 13th win, Jim Hall was noted for a rebound, Oliva sat out with an injury, and Battey knee trouble emerged as Minnesota opened a series with Cleveland led by Jim Grant against Sam McDowell.

Associated Press Minneapolis - ST. Paul Sam Mele Minnesota Twins Mele Bob Allison Allison Twins Yankees Minnesota New Yorkers Jim Kaat Tony Oliva Battey Cleveland Jim Grant Sam McDowell Jimmy Hall New York Yankee Elston Howard Hall Don Mincher UPI Abrh New York Abrh Bi Rich‘son Versalles Kubek Nantie If Pino Hall of Tresh Mosc’itto Zim’man Howard c Mincher Ve Lopez Allison If Boyer Oboe Rollins Barker Kindall Cullen Kaat Toels Richardson S—Zimmerman Rollins Cullen L Bouton Mikkelsen Reniff Blanco New York Yankees

World Series Fever Grips Minnesota Fans

World Series fever grips Minnesota as the Twins surge in the pennant race led by manager Sam Mele. Fans, businesses, and even Vikings fans share the buzz with ticket requests rising and World Series talk dominating shops. Concerns rise over key players health and stadium scheduling for the October start.

Minneapolis - ST. Paul Minnesota Twins Sam Mele Twins Chicago White Sox Twin Cities Fargo N.D St. Paul Worthington Minn Mike Dirks Superior Wis Milwaukee Braves Harmon Killebrew Camilo Pascual Minnesota Vikings Metropolitan Stadium Vikings New York Giants

Iverson Seeks Wisconsin Alternate in National Amateur

Don Iverson a 19 year old from La Crosse competes Monday at Blue Mound Country Club for Wisconsin’s lone berth in the United States Amateur. He tees off at 8 10 a m with Duck Sucher of Ozaukee as 11 other state golfers chase the Tulsa national event berth.

Don Iverson la Crosse Wisconsin United States Blue Mound Country Club Milwaukee Tulsa Okla Iverson Duck Sucher Ozaukee Wally Atwood Madison Jim Love Jr Menasha Bill Schaller Ken Berke Nick Demos Racine Ted Friedlander Oconomowoc Jeff Martin Appleton Ed Karpowicz Tom Stouthamer Fred Gage

Sports Car Gymkhana Set At Jackson County Fair

The Sports Car Club of La Crosse will stage a gymkhana Sunday as part of the Jackson County Fair in Black River Falls. Registration and safety inspection starts at 10 a.m. Timed runs on the half mile paved course begin at 1 p.m. Open event with four classes and trophies. Over 50 cars participated last year.

Sports Car Club of la Crosse Black River Falls

Robinson's Bat Powers Victory Over White Sox

Orioles outslug Chicago 8-1 as Robinson belts two homers and drives in four. Yastrzemski adds another homer in Boston win over Washington. Oliva misses first game of season with finger jam as Twins beat Yankees. Kansas City tops Detroit 5-3.

Yastrzemski Boston Robinson Baltimore Versalles Minnesota Oliva Colavito Cleveland Mantilla Horton Detroit Campaneris Kansas City Aparicio Hal Bock Associated Press Carl Yastrzemski Brooks Robinson Tony Oliva Orioles Chicago Washington Twins New York White Sox Boog Powell Dick Brown Red Sox Bob Tillman Senators Phil Ortega Felix Mantilla Lee Thomas Tony Conigliaro Tillman Mantila Thomas Don Lock Conigliaro

Tomah Women's Golf Title Won by Mrs Christensen

Mrs. W. R. Christensen captured the Tomah women’s golf championship at Hiawatha Golf Course for the second straight year and third time overall with 101. Runners up were Mrs. Robert Shutter and Mrs. Arthur Johnson Jr. with 103. The 1965 field had 31 locals. A-flight winner was Mrs. John White with 117. runner ups were Mrs. Donald Harris 118 and Mrs. James Schappe 122. B-flight winner was Mrs. Charles Giesen with 135, followed by Mrs. James Lutz 140 and Mrs. Norman Randall 142.

John White Donald Harris James Schappe Charles Giesen James Lutz Norman Randall

Major League Standings and Thursday Results

The standings show Los Angeles leading with a .566 winning percentage and Milwaukee close behind with .563. Cincinnati trails at .563, San Francisco .557, Pittsburgh .615, Philadelphia .605, St. Louis .488, Chicago .458, Houston .425, and New York .328. Thursday results include New York 5 Los Angeles 2, St. Louis 7 Chicago 4, Cincinnati 3 Milwaukee 6, Philadelphia 4 Pittsburgh 8 San Francisco 0 5. Friday schedule lists multiple interleague matchups with games noted for N and other teams.

Clemente Pittsburgh Aaron Milwaukee Harper Cincinnati Johson Banks Chicago Rose Williams Brock St. Louis Callison Philadelphia Mays San Francisco McCovey Wills Los Angeles St. Love Koufax Nuxhall Houston New York Caeten Minnesota Baltimore Detroit Cleveland Washington Boston Kansas City

Milwaukee Eliminated After Loss in National Tournament

Milwaukee falls to Liberal Kansas 16 to 9 in a Thursday game of the National Non Pro Baseball Tournament ending their run in the double elimination meet.

Wichita Kan Milwaukee Liberal

How to Play Winning Golf Tips by Bobby Nichols

Q and A style column on golf technique with Bobby Nichols answers about hand position at address four to five inches from the body, using a tee on par threes, driver length and swing weight, and notes on US Open scoring. Includes facts about Lee Mackey Jr. 64 in 1950 and Tommy Jacobs 64 in 1964.

M.F. A K.W J.D. A Lee Mackey Jr Tommy Jacobs

Nuxhall to Get Examination on Pitching Arm

Veteran lefty Joe Nuxhall of the Cincinnati Reds will see doctors today for an elbow injury sustained in Milwaukee. He pulled tendons in the troublesome left elbow and left the mound in the fourth inning after Joe Torre's leadoff homer. Ted Davidson relieved him as Cincinnati won 3 1. Nuxhall has a 10 3 record and hopes to return in four or five days pending exam results.

Milwaukee Joe Nuxhall Cincinnati Reds Nuxhall Milwaukee Braves Reds Ted Davidson Joe Torre Torre Braves Eddie Mathews Dick Sisler

Prairie Du Chien City Swimming Meet Set Sunday

Prairie Du Chien Wisconsin hosts a city swimming meet this Sunday with events starting at 1 p.m. and diving at 7 30 p.m. Special ribbons will reward new records and top finishers in each event at the city pool.

Prairie DU Chien Wis

Iowa State Loses Starting Tackle

Iowa State announces junior tackle Bob Engebretson from Moorhead Minnesota is out for the season with encephalitis, ending his expected starting role for the Cyclones. Coach Clay Stapleton disclosed the loss today in Ames.

Iowa State Ames Iowa Bob Engebretson Moorhead Minn Clay Stapleton Stapleton Engebretson Cyclones

Pirates Sweep Giants In Doubleheader routs Giants

Pirates hammer Giants 8-0 and 6-5 as Giants resort to emergency pitching. Matty Alou, pressed into relief, fans three as Ron Herbel struggles. Podres and Sisk lead Houston, Philadelphia, and St Louis as other games unfold.

San Francisco Giants Juan Marichal Giants Matty Alou Ron Herbel Pittsburgh Pirates

Mets Top Dodgers 5-2 as Braves Reds Threat Grow

The New York Mets beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 5-2 extending the Dodgers winless stretch to three games. The Braves loss to Cincinnati tied them with the Reds for second place while Milwaukee also dropped its third straight. Ed Kranepool drove in the decisive runs for the Mets in the seventh.

Associated Milwaukee Braves Cincinnati Reds Chicago Cubs Dodgers New York Pittsburgh Giants Reds Pirates Boston Braves Bragan Deron Johnson Gordy Coleman Coleman Joe Torre New York Mets Cincinnati Houston Philadelphia St. Louis

Sternberg Given Boxing Franchise in St. Paul Area

ST PAUL AP Ben Stern berg Rochester was awarded a boxing franchise for the St Paul area by the State Athletic Commission on Thursday. He plans to employ St Paul heavyweight Jim Beattie in matches in St Paul and Rochester. Stern berg has promoted bouts in Rochester before.

ST. Paul Ben Sternberg Rochester State Athletic Commission Jim Beattie Sternberg

Tavern League Softball Tournament Actions Tonight

The Tavern League softball tournament resumes with 6 30 p m games at Powell Park and Trane. Patio Club vs Latch s and Schmidty s vs Joe s OK headline tonight. Final double elimination rounds will follow at Powell Park after the 6 30 games. Latch s remains undefeated in tournament play.

Patio Club Latch’s Powell Park Schmidty’s Joe's OK Trane

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