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Newspaper

La Crosse Tribune

Location

La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Aug 30, 1948

Page

7

Rain Hampers Annual Tomah Boat Races in Mississippi Bend

Tomah driver Tomah Neldson dominates two classes as rain and an electrical storm curtail part of the first annual steen boat races on the Mississippi shore. About 3,000 spectators watched events including 10 and 43 horsepower classes with Nelson, Lenser, Bautch and Keeter among top finishers. one boat overturned and rescue crews aided drivers.

Tomah Steen Tou Mississippi Cene Nuldon Nelson Fond du Lac Frank Neil Pomeroy Jr John Lenser Wig Bill Bautch Plage Howard Keeter Oshkosh Norm Paris Homer Robinson Nell Fameroy la Crosse Miles Olson la Croste Howard Keeler Svems Tamih Harry Plog Alfred Spanbauer Oah Elusa Rautch la Crossey Ocne Naleon Tomani du Harty Aiage Yond

Invitational Meet Set as AFL CIO Face Off in Semi Finals

Four teams enter Copeland park for La Crosse Merchants tournament semis. AFL led by Schmikla and Gabrielson clashes CIO in opener with pitching duel featuring Freitag. CIO bats pace tournament with Dohr Veglahn leading hitters while De Soto faces South Ridge in nightcap.

la Crosse CIO Charlie Schmikla Don Gabrielson AFL Hill Corps Sehmikla Tomah Gabrielson Wankow Hotschice Bobby Dohr Arme Veglahn Veplohn J Senmikia Norm Freitag Earl Ghell Ghell Freitag South Ridge

Body Shop, Bolden Crew Triumph In Softball Action

SPARTA Wis Special Larry Johnson pins four runs as Body Shop defeats Wal's Bar 5 to 2 in a tight finish. L Hanson fueled Welders with two singles, Norm Cook homered, while Boldens Oilers exploded for 11 runs in the first inning to beat Depot Dutch 16 to 11. Don Hunziker powered the Oilers with a two run homer and multiple hits.

Bolden Sparta Wis Larry Johnson Larry's Body Shop Wal’s Jay L. Hanson Norm Cook Boldens Oilers P. Schmeiter Inite Depot Dutch Teaders Don Hunziker Oilers L. Nicol H. Hill Watts Larrys J. McGurvey HH. Millard L. Johnson J. Johnson P. Schmeider R. Sieber M. Schoonmaker E. Willey A. Peters

Virequa Junior Legion Defeats Sparta 17 to 0 in Tourney

Virequa Junior Legion pitched a 17 to 0 win over the Sparta Juniors in the 7th District tournament at Sparta Priday. R Euros struck out 11 and allowed four hits for Virequa while B. Strew issued 11 walks for Sparta. Buros doubled and singled to pace Virequa with Garvin Stone Jones and Saynor adding key hits.

Sparta Juan Legion Spears R. Euros BR. Strew Wicked Buros G. Garvin R. Stone W. Jones D. Saynor Viroqua R. Buros le Strom

Amvets End Season With Two Narrow Iowa Wins

La Crosse Amvets softball closed their first season by defeating two strong Iowa teams under lights. Joe Tikal pitched a 6-0 win over Churchtown, fanning 12 and getting support from Bill Howland’s homer. In the nightcap the Flying Farmers outhit 4-3 but Amvets produced two runs in the second inning and held on for a 3-2 victory with Tikal again the winning pitcher.

Lansuave Amvets la Crosse Iowa Joe Tikal Churchtown Tikal Bill Howland Flying Farmers Amvels Vets Cleveland Swabeington AB Arbre Mitchel Clark Okozerzp Aoa Weaney Connae Boudresu Siewarter Gordento Roberta Berur'p Ted Mitchel Garton Lemon Keneds Boudrea Lemon Gordon Daudle Pedina Boudreau Robinson Kozar Carisman Vernon Cleveland Washington Orl Thompaes Birikeouis Thompson Bin Orn Thompsen Inay Harris Thompsen

Jacks Near Second Play Rapids Nine

Wausau's lumberjacks sit one game from second in the Wisconsin State League as they host Wisconsin Rapids at the White Sox home stand. The Jacks won the lone game last night against the Rapids with Johnny Ke delivering a standout night for the Rapids.

iBy Agsgelated Wausau’s Lumberjacks Wisconsin Rapids White Sox Jacks Johnny 'Ke Rapids

Rockland Romps Over Burns 18-0 in Conference Finale

Rockland cruised to an 18-0 win over Burns in five innings to close the Coulee Region schedule. Dorbin’s lone hit stood against Rockland pitcher R. Hesselberg as Burns struggled on offense. Kirchner and Stenz pitched for Burns while Campbell Wirckner Stenzi and Craig appeared for Rockland.

Sparta Wis Rockland Burns Coulee Dorbin R. Hesselberg Rockland Ehucker D. Kirchner Stenz Rocklane Campbell Wirckner Stenzi Craig

West Allis and Heariland clash for state junior title

In West Send Wis West Allis meets Heariland today in the state junior baseball tournament final. The winner claims the championship as both teams advance through the playoff rounds.

West Send Wis West' Allis Heariland

Packers Beat Giants In Exhibition Tilt 7 to 0

MINNEAPOLIS A final period rally and a 241 yard touchdown run by Ralph Earhart gave the Packers a 7 to 0 win over the New York Giants in an exhibition game. Paul Governa and Paul Walke starred for New York but the Giants never threatened after early mistakes. Bruce Smith sparked a late Packers surge with a 38 yard run as Green Bay dominated line play and defensive pressure.

Minneapolis Ralph Earhart Packers New York Kart Minneapols Catholic Charities Giants Paul Governa Paul Walke Packer Bruce Smith Minnesota Gaals Packer Ferrie Green Bay Dick Wilding Charlie Conerly Gove Ernall Gteen Bay Jor Seon Gene Roberts

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