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Newspaper

La Crosse Tribune

Location

La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Aug 29, 1963

Page

19

Stuart Finally Gets A Yankee Stadium Homer

Dick Stuart of the Boston Red Sox hit his first Yankee Stadium home run in New York. He already leads the league with 33 homers and 100 RBIs goal, saying he hoped for 30 HR and 100 RBI before the season. He has 23 homers at Fenway and six road homers in Minnesota this year.

Associated Press New York Dick Stuart Yankee Stadium Boston New York Ballyard Red Sox Whitey Ford Yankees Stuart Jekyl and Hyde Pittsburgh Fenway Park

Minn Names Chief of Parole and Probation

Robert Bergherr, former supervisor at Thistleden Youth Camp near Togo, Minn., was named director of Adult Parole and Probation Services by Will Turnbladh. The 35 year old will assume duties next Tuesday and succeeds T. F. Telander who moved to deputy chairman of the Adult Corrections Commission.

Turnbladh Bergherr

Another Meat Firm Leaves Chicago Yards

Agar Packing Co. announced it will close its five story slaughterhouse and cutting plant within three weeks, ending 3,000 hogs daily processing and affecting 400 of its 900 employees. Ham processing will continue at another Chicago plant while slaughter and cutting move to a new Momence facility.

Chicago Agar Packing Co Donald B. Cameron Momence

Improved Fishing Seen For Labor Day Weekend

Wisconsin anglers may see the best fishing since spring as fall approaches. Game wardens report peak fishing ahead with trout season closing Sept 7 and muskies near 20 pounds reported in Eau Claire and Oneida counties. meerdere counties show strong bass walleyes and northerns with panfish steady in places.

Wisconsin Wisconsin Conservation Department Oneida Door Dunn Forest Grant Kenosha Lafayette Manitowoc Marquette Oconto Polk Portage Richland Sawyer Washburn Waupaca Waushara Barron Burnett Eau Claire Jackson Lincoln Price Sheboygan Wood Bayfield Florence Iron Pepin Sauk Washington Winnebago Buffalo Iowa Racine la Crosse Carl Frick Dave Hammes Robinson Creek Monroe John Adamski Calvin Clark Stanley Apel Elliot Peterson Homer Moe James Whealon

Cashton All-Tourney Selections Announced

Cashton Wis three teams each placed three players on the Cashton all tournament softball team. Champion George St Launderette's picks include Mike Geary Clete Headley Ron Czechowicz. Cashton defending champs add Jim Halverson Mike Schroeder Doug Dickman. Trane Co. lists Mike Soller Neil Cloutier Chuck Bigley. Also named Dave Colburn Gillespie Insurance De Soto and Jim Heiman La Crosse.

Cashton Wis George St. Launderette Mike Geary Clete Headley Ron Czechowicz Jim Halverson Mike Schroeder Doug Dickman Trane Co Mike Soller Neil Cloutier Chuck Bigley Dave Colburn Gillespie Insurance

Pennel to Compete in Canadian Meet

John Pennel, first 17 foot pole vaulter, will compete at the Canadian National Exhibition Track and Field meet in Toronto on Labor Day. The 23 year old Northeast Louisiana State senior cleared 17 feet 34 inches at the Florida Gold Coast AAU meet in Miami, with challengers including John Uelses of Philadelphia and Dave Tork of Charleston West Virginia.

Toronto John Pennel Labor Day Northeast Louisiana State Miami John Uelses Philadelphi Dave Tork Charleston W. Va

One-Armed Golfer Robison Secures Second Hole-In-One

London AP reports Jack Robinson aged 47 scored his second hole in one in four days on the 122 yard par 3 fourth hole at Haydock Park Golf Course. He was playing the course for only the fourth time.

London Jack Robinson Haydock Park Robinson

Mason to Start at Halfback for Vikings in Exhibition

Vikings coach Norm Van Brocklin names Tommy Mason the starter at halfback for the Saturday night exhibition with the Eagles in Hershey Pennsylvania. Mason returns to form after a knee injury and aims to bolster quarterback Ron Van derKelen as Minnesota pursues a fourth straight pre season win. Carl Kassulke likely replaces Ed Sharockman at defensive back after Sharockman broke his nose last week.

Bemidji Minn Norm van Brocklin Tommy Mason Minnesota Vikings Philadelphia Eagles Hershey Ron VanderKelen Vikings Mason Carl Kassulke Ed Sharockman New York Giants

Monsanto Plans Fertilizer Plant At Viroqua

Monsanto Co will operate a fertilizer plant in Viroqua on a site east of the Milwaukee Road Depot. The firm will manufacture fertilizer and will hire only a few people at first, said Howard Johnson of Westby, manager.

Viroqua Wis Monsanto Co St. Louis Milwaukee Road Howard Johnson Westby

Marine Reserve Captain Wins Coast Guard Trophy at National Rifle Matches

Camp Perry Ohio AP Marine Reserve Capt Leonard DeJong of Grants New Mexico captured the Coast Guard trophy at the National Rifle Matches with a 100 15 tying the match record set in 1958.

Camp Perry Ohio Marine Reserve Leonard DeJong Grants N.M Coast Guard

Speedy Scot Wins Hambletonian In Three Heats

Florlis shocks crowd by winning the first heat and setting a 1:57 3-5 mile, fastest ever by a 3 year old trotter. Speedy Scot takes two later heats to finish first overall with a total time of 5:54. Ralph Baldwin earns his first Hambletonian trophy in 13 attempts as Florlis and Speedy Scot trade top finishes.

Speedy Scot Florlis DuQuoin du Quoin Clay Harlan Dean Caleb Lexington Harry Pownall Scot Ralph Baldwins Speedy Scott Castleton Farm Florris Arden Homestead Stable Goshen N.Y Elma Choir Boy Buff Hanover

Peterson Leads Minnesota Qualifiers in National Amateur

Les Peterson of Minnesota tops regional qualifiers at Woodhill in Wayzata with 77 69 146 to lead a field that includes J Neil Croonquist and Bud Chapman. Other qualifiers include Dave Gumlin, Vern Novak, Dr Phil Olson, Reed Mackenzie, George Hallin, and Jim Koehler with Wakonda Country Club Des Moines hosting the Sept 9 14 event.

Minneapolis Les Peterson University of Minnesota Woodhill Wayzata J Neil Croonquist Peterson Redwood Falls Dave Gumlin Vern Novak Hibbing Phil Olson Chaska Bud Chapman Croonquist Reed Mackenzie Eau Claire Wis George Hallin Jim Koehler Duluth Hallin Koehler

Broncos Put QB George Shaw On Waivers

Former Oregon star and NFL veteran George Shaw has been placed on waivers by the Denver Broncos. Shaw, once a 1961 Vikings acquisition and Colts bonus draft pick in 1955, faced injuries and competition from Fran Tarkenton, Johnny Unitas, and Charley Conerly in his pro career. The report includes scattered statistics and club standings from the era.

Fort Collins Colo George Shaw Oregon Denver Broncos Shaw Vikings Fran Tarkenton Baltimore Colts Johnny Unitas Colts Cadens Caneaen Tient ‘York Giants Charley Conerly Shanley Dugan Elmer R. Blick A. Rallenbach Weiland Miller L. Hurd E.shesley M. Turner J. Quinn M. Wade J. Carter

Mabel Oil Wins Second Straight Softball Playoff Title

In Mabel Minnesota Mabel Oil claimed its second consecutive playoff title by defeating Tawney 5 to 3 after a prior 8 to 7 loss in a double elimination event. The opening defeat marked the team's first loss in two years at the tournament.

Mabel, Minn Mabel Oil Tawney

Firm Golf Grip Advice From 1963 Chicago Tribune

The piece explains how to form a secure golf grip with hands close together. It details the Vardon overlap and finger placement, noting right thumb position and the pressure of the fingers to prevent twisting or jar.

Disgrace to game says Mulloy on young netters

Gardnar Mulloy blasts young tennis players as pampered cry babies in Forest Hills. He says tantrums hurt amateur play and cites top players like Chuck McKinley and Dennis Ralston as bad offenders. Mulloy urges fines over suspensions and notes his own senior championship lead.

Forest Hills N.Y Gardnar Mulloy Mulloy Chuck MacKinlye Dennis Ralston Bill Talbert Pancho Gonzalez Ralston McKinley

Wisconsin Northwestern Seen As Early Big Ten Favorites

AP report notes defending champion Wisconsin and Northwestern lead the Big Ten preview with strong backfields and lettermen returning. Ohio State Michigan State and others loom as contenders, while Illinois Iowa Purdue and Indiana face rebuilding or adjustments ahead of the 1963 season.

Associated Press Chicago Wisconsin Northwestern Ron VanderKelen Pat Richter Badgers Notre Dame Irish Hugh Devore Milt Bruhn VanderKelen Hal Brandt Larry Howard Ron Leafblad Lou Holland Ron Smith Jim Nettles Billy Smith Ralph Kurek Wildcats Ara Parseghian Tom Myers Paul Flatley Ohio State Michigan State Purdue Minnesota Pasadena

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