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Newspaper

La Crosse Tribune

Location

La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Jul 17, 1944

Page

7

Brewers Pull Off 21-8 Upset For Second Win

Milwaukee Brewers overcome an early 7-1 deficit to rout Kansas City 21-8 in the opener, then win the second game 3-1. Key outputs include six runs in the sixth and two in the seventh, while Secory drove in five runs with two doubles and a homer.

Waukee Brewers Kansas City Brews Brewers More Firth Oppo- Secory Charley Sproul Jack Farmer Charley Gassaway

Senators Are Minus Cubans In Bi Lingual Ball Club

The Senators Are Minus Cubans baseball team as 15 Latins arrived at training camp with only two remaining. Gilberto Torres and Roberto Ortiz left for Cuba while Pedro Gomez stayed and registered in the United States. Alejandro Vanceallet, from la, is also among the Latins left. Carrasquel was not involved in the draft. Cuban players arrived on three month visas later extended to six months. Selective Service now requires resident aliens to register within 10 days or depart.

Angion Ball Club Converse America Gilberto Torres Roberto Ortiz Pedro Gomez

Whitehall Cubs edge Winona Roses 1 to 0 in Minn.

Whitehall Cubs defeated the Winona Roses 1 to 0 in Winona Minnesota. Hegge singled to plate the winning run, and Mattson scored on a McCoye error as the Cubs moved to second base.

Winona, Minn Whitehall Wis Cubs Winona Roses Hegge Mattson McCoyes

Beanies Host To 1620 HS Outfit This Evening

Beanie's Old Style Lagers face the 1620 H and softball team from Camp McCoy this evening at West Avenue diamond. The matchup pits local club action against visiting soldiers as nightfall settles over the field.

Beanie Camp McCoy West Avenue

Chisox Split With Tigers in Detroit doubleheader

Paul Trout earned his second win in three days as the White Sox split with Detroit in a Sunday doubleheader before 33,307 at Briggs Stadium. The Tigers took the nightcap 7 to 3 after Jake Wade scattered six hits for a 7 to 2 Chicago win in the opener.

Detroit Paul Trout Chicago White Sox Detroit Tigers Jake Wade Chisox Chicago Moses Hoover Schalk Mayo Trosky in—Tresh Dickshot Hodgin York Ross

Swamps defeat opponents 19-0 behind Cleo Dan’s three-hit outing

At Camp McCoy Wisconsin on Sunday the Swamps posted a 19-0 win behind pitcher Cleo Dan who allowed three hits. Catcher Friar powered the offense with a double and three singles.

Camp McCoy Wis Cleodan Friar

Cubs and Pirates battle to shutout split in doubleheader

Hank Wyse edged Rip Sewell to win the Chicago opener as the Cubs and Pirates split a two game set. Dodgers top Braves 8 5 in game two while Boston wins 9 3 in the opener. Reds upend Cardinals in the second game after St Louis took the first.

Hank Wyse Rip Sewell Chicago Pirates Cascarart Black Hughes Barrett I Cavarretta Eliott I Nicholsonst Davis Dahlgren Patko DiMaggio Zak Holm Colman Wysep Sewello Pittsburgh Rens Jehnesn Cavarret Corcarart Mack Russell Iimaghenes Nicholson Ilassendro Zaks Owillamac O'Brien Passeau Gustine Goodman Sth Boston Brooklyn Dodgers Boston Braves Jim Tobin Braves Dodgers Brooklyn Webber Owen Tobin Masi Owen Javery Hutchinson Klopp Klurtz

Phillies and Giants split doubleheader with 6 3 nightcap win

Giants used three pitchers to win the nightcap 6 to 3 while Al Gerheauser pitched the Phillies to a 6 to 2 defeat in game one. Unfinished second game ended after six plus innings with New York ahead 6 to 3.

Philadelphia Phillies New York Giants Giants al Gerheauser New York Alien Pyle Fischer Bartelson Mancuso Gerheauser Pitney Seward Hansen Adams Lombardi Barrett Mussill Karl Schanzg Peacock

Sinkwich Uncertain on Future with Lions Return

Youngstown report says Frankie Sinkwich star of Georgia is unsure about his plans and may rejoin the Detroit Lions after failing a physical exam and receiving discharge from the Marines and maritime service.

Youngstown Frankie Fireball) Sinkwich Detroit Lions Marines and Maritime Service

National League Standings and Schedule Snips

National League standings show St Louis leading with 23 wins, Pittsburgh 21, and New York at 23. today's schedule lists few games with St Louis at Brooklyn and Pittsburgh at New York as night fixtures. American Association results include Milwaukee and Kansas City atop with 61 and 49 wins respectively, plus Toledo and Louisville strong showing, while tomorrow's slate featuresBoston at Chicago and New York at St Louis.

Associated Press Tram Pittsburgh Cincinnati New York Philadelphia Brooklyn Joe York St. Louis Chicago Louis Pussvungh Boston Cleveland Washington Detroit American Association Milwaukee Columbus Toledo Louisville St. Paul Minneapolis Kantes City Indianapolis Miwaukee Kansas City

Sailor Grid Team Set for Twelve Contests in 1940 Schedule

The Bluejackets open at Ross Stadium Fort Sheridan on Sept 16 and finish Dec 2 against Notre Dame in South Bend. They face Lincoln Army Air Field and Fort Francis E Warren as new foes, with Illinois and Wisconsin returning. Home games span Sept 16 to Nov 25 with road dates at Northwestern Ohio State Wisconsin Marquette Notre Dame.

Bluejackets Bluejacket Ross Stadium Fort Sheridan Notre Dame South Bend Great Oe Lincoln Army Airfield Lincoln Neb Fort Francis E. Warren Wyoming Illinois Wisconsin Ill Purdue Northwestern Western Michigan Ohio State Marquette Fort Francis E. Warren

Boxing Scene Shifts Focus to Texas Boxers and Ivy Plans

Sports writer notes Texas boxing surge led by Sybus Martin and Sam Slotsky with a July 4 Parade of Champions featuring Fritzie Zivic Al Hostak and Lieut Bob Pastor. Mentions Sunny Graham return to the New England league and Tad Wieman leaving Princeton football coaching search as Columbia hires a line coach for next fall.

New York N. Y Texas Yibus Martin Cap Antonio Galveston Sam Slotsky San Antonio Fritzie Zivic al Hostak Bob Pastor Martin Sunny Graham Red Sox Dodgers Montreal New England Quincy, Mass Columbia Tad Wieman Princeton Tigers

Close Call for Joe Louis and Billy Conn Aboard Bomber

Stars and Stripes reports a bomber carrying Joe Louis and Billy Conn nearly crashed as landing gear stuck. An airforce colonel maneuvered to avoid disaster, the plane circling the field for about forty five minutes before the gear finally lowered.

London Joe Louis Billy Conn Stars and Stripes

Browns Beat Indians in 12th to Take First Game

George McQuinn and Don Gutteridge sparked a 12th inning rally as Gutteridge drove in the go ahead run with a single, giving the Browns a 7-6 win and the doubleheader sweep of the Indians. Gutteridge opened the 12th with a third inning triple and scored to cap the 2-1 nightcap victory.

George McQuinn Don Gutteridge Browns MacQuinn Gutteridge Indians Herschel Martin Yankees Red Sox Gilberto Torres Johnny Sullivan Senators Torres Nats Athletics Sullivan Jake Wade White Sox Dizzy Trout Tigers Wade Johnny Hopp Cardinals Frank McCormick Reds Hopp Cardinal McCormick Cincy Connie Ryan Braves Luis Olmo Dodgers Ryan Olmo

Volo Song Breaks Leg In $400 Race In Elkhorn

World champion trotting stallion Volo Song broke a left ankle in a $400 race at Elkhorn Wisconsin and may be saved for stud. Veterinarians and trainer Harry Fitzpatrick hoped to recuperate the horse, who had recently set a trotting world record, with a cast if possible and retire him to stud if feasible. Mary M. won the early heats. Uncle Walt captured the final heat in the Free For All trot as other heats produced various winners.

Elkhorn Wis Volo Song Harry Fitzpatrick Goshen N. Y Fitzpatrick Mary M Lake Geneva Axel Madsen Kewanee Ill Uncle Walt Bartel and Heil Milwaukee Mr. Volodale George Irison Edgerton H. Kay Worthy

Milwaukee Links Qualifiers Set for State Amateur

Twelve Milwaukee golfers qualified for the state amateur at Tuckaway. Led by Wally Glaub with 71-71 for 142, the field included Ray Cone of Janesville at 75-82 and Bob O'Connor of Manitowoc who withdrew after nine holes.

Milwaukee Tuckaway

Cashton 9 Tops Bud In Vernon County League

Cashton wins 14 to 4 over Bud in Vernon County league action on Sunday. Harvey Jernander allowed five hits while Cashton totaled 10 safeties and led with three solid hits.

Cashton Wis Bud Harvey Jernander Jernander

Talbert shines to seize River Forest tennis crown

Indianapolis star Bouncing Bill Talbert won the River Forest open singles title defeating Norman Bickel in straight sets 6-0 6-2 6-0. He also won the men's doubles with Nick Buzolich and the mixed doubles with Shirley Fry. Mary Arnold upset Dorock Joy to take the women’s singles title.

Chicago Billy Talbert Indianapolis Francisco Pancho) Segura River Forest Ill Norman Bickel Oak Park Segura Ecuador Talbert Nick Buzolich Los Angeles Karl Hodge Harold Weise St. Louis Shirley Fry Akron Ohio Buzolich Mary Arnold Miss Arnold Dorock Joy Santa Monica Calif

Lewiston Beats Galesville in 7 5 Baseball Tilt

Lewiston defeated Galesville 7 to 5 to even a four game series at two wins each. Johnson pitched for Galesville and allowed seven hits with four errors by his teammates aiding Lewiston. Mueller earned the win, giving up 10 hits. The Lewiston defense turned two double plays.

Lewiston, Minn Lewiston Galesville Wis Johnson Mueller

APA and JIOR League Leaders Highlight 1940s Stats

The American League top hitters include Fox of Boston at .329 batting and Doerr with 102 hits. Johnson leads runs with 61 and Stephens drives in 56. Pitching leaders include Maltzberger 10-1 with a 0.909 ERA. Other stars: Musial 0.354, Ott 64 runs, 54 RBIs, Barrett 13 triples.

Associated Press Fox Boston Johnson Stephens St. Louis Doerr Cullenbine Cleveland Lindell New York Gutteridge Metheny Cullendine Case Washington Maltzberger Chicago Musial Ott Kurowski Barrett Pittsburgh Ryan Lupien Philadelphia Walters Cincinnati

Browns power past Indians in two 12 inning games

The St Louis Browns swept a Sunday doubleheader from the Cleveland Indians. Opener 8 to 7 after 12 innings, nightcap 2 to 1 with Brownie hitters tallying 16 hits. Yankees also won, 7 to 1, as four players blasted home runs.

Cleveland St. Louis Browns Cleveland Indians Brownies New York Yankees St. Louis Shirley West Caster Mancuso Hayworth Peat Harder Heving Calvert

All-Star Umpires Named for American Association Game

Columbus report lists the tenth annual All-Star game umpires selected by the league and writers. Veterans Forrest Frosty Peters, Milt Steengrafe, Billy Kelly join first-year Peat Padden for the Milwaukee game on July 26.

Columbus American Association Milwaukee Baseball Writers Forrest (Frosty) Peters Milt Steengrafe Billy Kelly Peat Padden

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