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La Crosse Tribune

Location

La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Aug 30, 1973

Page

14

Logan Opens Grid Season At Durand Friday Night

Logan coach Olson begins his seventh season as the Rangers face Durand in a nonconference opener. He cites returning linemen and veteran defense but notes inexperienced backfield options as Logan aims to repeat past Big Rivers Conference success amid questions on offense and a strong Durand challenge.

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Keg Softball team rides adversity to regional bid

La Crosse Keg, led by pitcher Mike Geary and hitters like Paul Dunham and Nook Blank, overcame Merle Hale’s death and early injuries to win the Classic League second half title and playoff, qualifying for the ASA West Central regional in Hall Claire.

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Colborn Wins No 18 In 9 0 Shutout Of White Sox

Jim Colborn pitched an eight hit 9 0 victory in Chicago to raise his record to 18 8 for the Milwaukee Brewers. He focused on avoiding the heat and noted his Chicago years under Leo Durocher. Milwaukee totaled nine runs with homers by Briggs May and Coluccio as Eddie Fisher finished for Chicago.

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Flirth Captures Hambletonian in Heat Victory

Flirth driven by 17-year-old Ralph Baldwin, born in Canada, won the Hambletonian for 3-year-old trotters at Du Quoin Illinois. The gelding won in straight heats 1 58 2 5 and 1 57 1 5 as a record crowd of 16 000 sweltered in 95 degree heat. The second mile set a world mark for aged trotting, eclipsing Greyhound’s 1 57 1 4.

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Birnbaum Gets Bat Help Keg Wins Classic Crown

Mike Birnbaum pitched a four hitter as Keg Bar stunned Handy Builders 13-1 to clinch the Classic Softball League playoff. Randy Blank Pete Swanson Nock Blank and Paul Daffinson hit home runs. Doug Gardner led Keg with four hits and three runs. Merle Hale Memorial Award went to Mike Geary for outstanding pitching or managing.

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Brewers Landlords See Gold Dust at Milwaukee Stadium

Milwaukee County Stadium faces a milestone night as the Brewers host the Red Sox with attendance near the million mark. Stadium officials note a 5 percent county cut of grosses from admissions and 10 percent from concessions on 14 official home dates, with two exhibition games counted toward the total.

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Crossword by Eugene Sheffer and Cryptoquip puzzle

Yesterday's cryptoquip yields a phrase after solving the cryptogram VAPID OLD BOVINE NIBBLED ON SAPID VINES. The crossword lists many five to six letter clue answers ranging from currency to zoological terms and common nouns across multiple rows.

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