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Newspaper

La Crosse Tribune

Location

La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Jul 20, 1944

Page

10

Beanies Old Style Lagers Coach Up for Camp McCoy Clash

Beanies Old Style Lagers shift from 251st Engineers to a 6:30 pm contest with the 1620 H. and S. team from Camp McCoy. Heiseman-HS game canceled by rain Monday. Beranek allowed two hits as the Old Styles won 9 to 2 earlier. New HS roster additions boost hitting as soldiers seek win over La Crosse veterans with Gabby Johnson, Harry Wittenberg, Kriese, Yip Chris, Petsey Voss, Rudy Young, Fritz Raith, Pip Wuest and Bob Coorough in the outfield.

Beanie Camp McCoy West Avenue Heiseman-Hs Clint Halverson Beranek la Crosse Gabby Johnson Harry Wittenberg Use Kriese Yip Chris Petsey Voss Rudy Young Fritz Raith Pip Wuest Bob Coorough

Brews Back On Winning Trail as Milwaukee Tops Minneapolis Twice

Milwaukee Brewers regain momentum with a doubleheader sweep of Minneapolis 4-3 and 6-2. Key hits in the opener produced all runs in seven innings, with Akme Farmer and Gassa driving the offense. In the nightcap the Brewers again prevailed as strong pitching and timely hitting sealed the wins.

Minneapolis Associated Press Milwaukee Brewer Omer Indianapolis The Birds Othe Niccholas St. Peut St. Sil Blues Bill Davis Eddie Grunwald Toledo Louisville

Ambassador Leads Six In Maine Grand Circuit Feature

Ambassador among six entries in Maine Grand Circuit feature at Kite track today for a 2.08 bar trot with a $500 purse. Ben White, who drove the Ambassador to victory in Goshen Derby, will handle the reins in today's two heat race. Other events include a 2:12 bar pace in two divisions and a 2:08 trot. Yesterday a son of Volemite driven by Art Blackwell won the $1,200 three year old pace in one heat at 2:03.

Kite Track Ben White Goshen N. Y Volemite Art Blackwell

College Grid Prospects Bright for 1944 Season

Washington officials forecast a very bright 1944 college football season. Eastern and other regional commissioners note more night games and broader visibility, with 26 of 30 Eastern Association members planning to play next fall. Conference games will largely stay at original home sites.

Washington Wa S. Bushnell Case New York University Bushnell Arthur R. Hutchins Florida Commissioner's Association Hutchens

Milwaukee Girls Win At Borchert Field In Symphonic Tie

Borchert field hosted a Milwaukee All-American Girls Baseball League game where the Milwaukee team beat Minneapolis 5 to 4 to start the second half. Dr. Julius Ehrlich and the Milwaukee Symphony provided music for the event as Weber Schubert Grieg and others were cited for a festive influence.

Milwaukee Borchert American Association Brewers Julius Ehrlich Milwaukee Symphony Iron Man McGinnty John McGraw Weber Schubert Grieg Ravel Johann Strauss Dr. Ehrlich Minneapolis

Fire Trucks Fans 18 As Tars Win 14 to 1

Springfield report says Virgil Fire Trucks dominated on mound and at bat for Great Lakes. He struck out 18 and allowed four hits as the Sailors topped the Mang league All-Stars 14 to 1, boosting their season record to 29 wins in 30 games.

Springfield Ill Virgil Great Lakes Detroit Tiger Sailors

Sunday Fire Duty Tests Pastor Lafferty in Cofhorton Mission

In Cochocton Ohio Reverend Paul Lafferty of the Calvary Methodist Church is named city fireman after Gerald Wallace joined the armed forces. He plans to serve as pastor and fireman, raising questions about duties if a Sunday fire breaks out during services.

Cochocton Ohio Paul L. Lafferty Calvary Methodist Church Gerald Wallace Lafferty

Standings and results from major leagues and associations

National League standings and schedules show St Louis leading with .705 and Pittsburgh, New York, Brooklyn near the top. American Association results include Columbus, Louisville, St Paul and Kansas City with recent scores and upcoming games listed.

Associated Press St. Louis Ss Pittsburgh New York Brooklyn S&s Chicago Boston Brooklyn Cincinnati St. Louis Philadelphia Bt. Seuls Detroit Cleveland Washington Philadsighte

Errors Defeat Washington and Yankees Triumph in Key Wins

Chicago White Sox break 11 game Bosox skid with a 5 4 win as Orvald Grove notches his eighth victory and ends Joe Bowman’s five game streak. In St Louis, Joe McCarthy’s Yankees beat the Browns 6 5 as Ernie Bonham earns his fourth straight win and a 31,361 attendance marks the series opener.

Chicago Chicago White Sox Boston Red Sox Croninmen Bosox Orvald Grove Chisox Grove Joe Bowman ST. Louis Joe McCarthy New York Yankees St. Louis Browns Ernie Bonham Browns Johnny Lindell Sig Jakucki Detroit Joe Kuhel George Myatt Rick Ferrell Detroit Tigers Washington Senators Washington Frank Overmire Rudy York Chuck Hostetler Dutch Leonard Leonard Ferrell Overmire Swift

Copeland Tops Hood 7 To 4 In Playoff

Copeland park's junior division softball aggregation defeated Hood 7 to 4 in the second city playground championship. Hood won the first game. R. Smith and J. Dunham led the winners at the plate while J. Peterson, J. Otto and H. Kleary led Hood. A third game is set for Friday next week.

Copeland Park Hood R. Smith J. Dunham J. Peterson J. Otto H. Kleary

Charities Benefit From Washington Park Races

Five days of racing at Washington Park during the first week of July raised 400900.04 dollars for civilian and war charities. The Enterprise, run by Chicago Tribune Charities, Inc. with five local tracks, was the Tribune charities’ greatest financial success. Attendance hit 114000, and mutuel betting records were set on two days of the meeting.

Chicago Washington Park Chicago Tribune Charities, Inc Tribune

Lambeau Burns Oil As Packers Tighten Contract Talks

Lambeau works late at Green Bay office drafting contracts with Packers veterans. The coach has several signed papers ready and aims to limit long-winded deals, while some players from last season may be reluctant to accept new terms.

Green Bay Wis Packerland E. L. Lambeau Lambeau

Man Buried in Sand Bank Slippage Dies in Hospital

Six months after a sand bank landslide near Juarez Mexico Jose Linares Loren za died in hospital as doctors stated sand had stopped his heart. Exhaustive treatment failed to remove all the sand from his system according to medical attendants.

Juarez Mexico Jose Linares Lorenzo Jeath

Blanks Clinch First Round Championship In South Cub Loop

The Blanks defeated the Jugheads 7 to 3 at Hixon field to claim the first round championship of the South Side Cub league. Schultz doubled and singled, Sinstad added two singles, while Otto filled in for the injured Jim Petry on the mound. Weigel contributed two hits for the Jugheads, who managed four safeties.

Blanks South Cub Loop Hixon Field Jugheads Schultz Sinstad Weigel Otto Jim Petry

Wolves Beat Screwballs 21-6 in Cub Loop Contest

The Wolves defeated the Screwballs at Hixon on Wednesday 21 to 6. Michalke Hanson and Seinfelder led the offense with solid hitting and run production.

Wolves Hixon Michalke Hanson Seinfelder

Blue Jays top Brownies 7 to 1 in Cope land non league play

In morning action at Cope land park the Blue Jays defeated the Brownies 7 to 1 as Tom Larkin pitched a perfect five innings for the Cardinals in a 17 to 0 rout of the Rams He struck out eight and walked two in the mercy win.

Copeland Park Blue Jays Brownies Cardinals Rams Tom Larkin

Trainers Would Give 10 Pounds To Apprentices

Detroit allows an apprentice ten pounds until he has ridden 40 winners to accelerate jockey development. New York had a similar rule a decade ago and produced a dozen good riders including Bejshak the Watters boys Woody Long and Georgie Rose. Trainers believe such a rule would push riders to excel on every mount to keep contracts and secure outside mounts.

New York Detroit Bejshak Watters Boys Woody Long Georgie Rose

Nelson McSpaden Up To Role Of Favorite

Salt Lake City By Ron Nelson and Harold Jag McSpaden the golfing twins led Fort Douglas course practice rounds in the Utah Open field with McSpaden holding a slim edge over Nelson. McSpaden shot 66 on the par 72 layout, missing a chance to tie the course record with a bogey on the 17th.

Salt Lake City Byron Nelson Harold Jag) McSpaden Fort Douglas McSpaden Nelson Jug

Baseball Leaders and Statistics From The Season

Batting leaders include Walker Brooklyn Musial St Louis Ott New York and Bordagaray Brooklyn with high averages runs and RBIs. Pitching leader Walters Cincinnati led with 153 wins and .833, while Maltzberger led the American League with 104 strikeouts and era 0.33.

Associated Press Walker Brooklyn Musial St. Louis Ott New York Bordagaray Barrett Pittsburgh Ryan Boston Lupien Philadelphia Walters Cincinnati Doerr Johnson Stephens Cullenbine Cleveland Lindell Metheny Case Washington Maltzberger

Uptown Codgers Meet Uptown Regulars In 7 Inning Match

The Uptown Codgers and the Uptown Regulars clash in a seven inning diamond contest on Hixon field this evening. Game time is 6 30 p m. Codgers lineup includes Selck Mason W Wes terman Wallace Coady W Scheitzach C Leas B Mosher Johnson Donier and Root.

Oldtimers Uptown Hixon Field Selck Mason W. Westerman Wallace Coady W. Scheitzach C. Leas B. Mosher Johnson Donier Root

Andrews Dominates Cubs As Braves Win Opener 6 1

Nate Andrews earned his 10th win of the season for the Boston Braves in a 6 1 victory over the Chicago Cubs to open a four game series. Key early hits by Macon Holmes and Ross helped Boston build a 5 0 lead, with Hughes Cavarretta and Ryan contributing RBI's.

Nate Andrews Chicago Cubs Boston Boston Braves Chicago Cub Roy Hughes Phy Cavaretta Braves Max Macon Tommy Holmes Ab Wright Chet Ross Ross Dee Bill Wi Wright Andrews Connie Ryan Hack Ryan Hughes Macon Cavarretta Holmes Nicholson Wrightlf Pafko O Oniemanilf Johnson Williams Workmanif Chipman Kluttz Novikoff O Phillips Fleming Owieter

Twilight Tear Ready To Go At Arlington

Twilight Tear the fastest filly in America is poised for the Arlington classic with stablemate Pensive. The field may shrink to four or five, as Twilight Tear and Pensive dominate the expected odds and draw attention from rivals Ole Kentuck Sirius and Challenge Me.

Chicago Twilight Tear America Bull Sea-Lady Lark Pensive Warran Wright Ole Kentuck Sirius

Magnesium Bats on the Market This Fall

Spokane report says Washington State College of Mines will begin selling magnesium bats this fall. E Drucker retiring dean announced that the light metals laboratory has produced the bats and they will be available commercially.

Spokane Wash E. Drucker Washington State College School of Mines

Turner Passes Physical For Bears Induction

Clyde Turner star center for the Chicago Bears passed his preinduction physical yesterday and returned to Abilene to await the call to service for the National Football League team.

Lubbock Tex Clyde (Bulldog) Turner Chicago Bears Abilene

18-Year-Old Sets New Racine Links Record

Racine golfer Bob Silver aged 18 fired a nine hole record of 29 at Washington Park before reporting for induction. He was seven under par with five birdies one eagle and three pars, surpassing the 30 previously held by Irv Peterson and Wilfred Wehrle. Silver recently graduated from Washington Park High School where he starred in multiple sports.

Racine Wis Bob Silver Armed Forces Washington Park Irv Peterson Washington Wilfred Wehrle Silver Washington Park High

Blue Jays edge Pirates in Shibe Park outing

Philadelphia game notes Raffensberger missed a shutout in one inning but held on for a 4 to 2 win over Pittsburgh pitcher Nick Strincevich at Shibe Park.

Philadelphia Raffensberger Blue Jays Pittsburgh Nick Strincevich

Brooklyn comeback falls short in 10 to shellacking of Reds

Reliever Arnie Carter took the loss as Brooklyn surrendered 10 runs to Reds in a night game. Wale ters failed to go the route but extended his seven game win streak as a relief arm.

Brooklyn Bucky Waleters

Bartontowns baseball tale from pasture field game

In New York sports notes by Hugh Fullerton a Newport scribe relays a Barton Jows game at East Hardwick. Barton lost 18 to 13 but field conditions on a pasture with cows caused wild hops and numerous misplays, inflating the scoring and forcing players to chase errant foul balls.

Hugh Fullerton New York Wendell Laehme Newport Barton Jows East Hardewick Wenedell Barton

Untidy OCR Notes On Baseball Game

Five pitchers struggled to throw strikes. Cows wandered near the action. Barton collected 16 hits and Hardwick 24 hits as many players hit safely, with some balls going through the fence.

Barton Hardwick

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