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La Crosse Tribune

Location

La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Jul 25, 1963

Page

15

Moore Pitts In Close Fight For Packer Job

Green Bay AP reports halfbacks Tom Moore and Elijah Pitts contend for the starting running back position after Paul Hornung’s suspension. Lombardi praises Moore’s run as Pitts hones blitz blocking with the line. Kroner eyes top shape despite a pulled muscle while Starr connects with Dowler and McGee in scrimmage. Jeter lines up as flanker, hauling a 40-yard Roach pass.

Green Bay Tom Moore Elijah Pitts Paul Hornung Green Bay Packers Tom Vince Lombardi Moore Vanderbilt Lombardi Pitts Philander Smith Jerry Kramer Gary Kroner University of Wisconsin Kroner Bart Starr Boyd Dowler Max McGee Bob Jeter John Roach

VanderKelen Seeks Action Against Packers in All-Star Game

Evanston Illinois AP Ron VanderKelen ex Wisconsin quarterback and Rose Bowl hero hopes to play against the Green Bay Packers in the College All-Star game on Aug 2. Undrafted, he signed with the Minnesota Vikings as a free agent and competes for the starter role in Otto Graham’s camp. VanderKelen predicts a passing oriented attack by the All-Stars and may test the Packers through the air in scrimmage.

Evanston Ill Ron VanderKelen Green Bay Packers Wisconsin Badger Packers VanderKelen Minnesota Vikings Otto Graham Chicago Bears

Baseball Standings and Results Summary

The American League standings show New York leading with 61 wins and 34 losses, followed by Boston and Chicago at 61 45 and 53 44 respectively. Minnesota leads the pack in the NL with 62 37, while St. Louis sits at 55 56. Recent results include New York overcoming Los Angeles 8 to 4, and Chicago defeating Detroit 3 to 1. Upcoming games feature cross league and intra league pairings across multiple cities.

G.B New York Minnesota Chicago Baltimore Boston Cleveland Kansas City Los Angeles Detroit Washington Pet. G.B St. Louis San Francisco Cincinnati Philadelphia Milwaukee Pittsburgh Houston

Wisconsin State Amateur Golf Tournament heats up at Blue Mound

In Milwaukee, Wally Atwood and Butch Schlicht led into the round of 16 at the 62nd Wisconsin State Amateur at Blue Mound. Iverson and Hoyden shone as teens. early matches featured Atwood, Schlicht, Hogden and Schaller among upset-prone veterans and former champions, with pairings set for third round ahead of quarterfinals.

Milwaukee Wally Atwood Ralph Butch” Schlicht Madison Blue Mound Country Club Atwood Paul Gilles Schlicht Dan Mayne Iverson Hoyden Phil Johnson Fred McIver Waupun Hogden Gale-Ettrick High School Bobby Dernehl Port Washington Curt Jacobs Oconomowoc Jim Haverty Archie Dadian Dave Finke Mayville Tom Moberg Eau Claire Bob Unger John Weaver Watertown John Hogden Galesville Billy Schaller Leo Kubiak Waukesha Warren Dailey Don Iverson la Crosse Larry Regner Burleigh Jacobs Jr Kubiak Bob Johnson Ralph Larson Haverty Harry Simonson Simonson Jerry Sullivan Hartford South Milwaukee Robert Houston Walter Atwood Randy Robel Prank Tenfel Waterford Tom Stouthamer Ed Karpowicz Marshall Lee Jr Racine Kramer Ralph Schlicht Rick Radder Don Mayne Jan Hoffman Janesville Bob Martin Appleton George Olney Curt Jacobs Jr Fred Johnson West Bend Herb Hawatcheck Jr Tribune

Kaat Shines as Twins Blank Indians in Twin Bill

Jim Kaat outpitched Dick Donovan to lift the Minnesota Twins to a 5-0 victory in the nightcap after Dick Stigman blanked Cleveland 9-0 in the first game. Hall hit a ninth inning homer for Minnesota, with Mincher, Rollins, and Goryl also going deep in a 11-hit attack. Stigman struck out 11 in the nightcap, while Kaat fanned 11 for the win. The clubs meet again with Jim Perry facing Barry Latman.

Cleveland Dick Stigman Jim Kaat Minnesota Twins Dick Donovan Stigman Indians Kaat Twins Jimmy Hall Don Mincher Rich Rollins John Goryl Garyl Donovan Hall Jim Perry Barry Latman Ramos Walker Killebrew R. Allen Minnesota Brown Romano Kindall Loe G. Green Hr—Rollins Mincher Goryl S—Rollins RBI Versalles Rollins Garylee Walker Co Allen Sea Battey Odimuro Carrigan Flaherty Hurley Zimmerman de Ila Hoz Adcock Allison Alvis Bell L—Donovan U — Carrigan Dimuro Ninenee Ca Francona B. Allen Kil’brew Kirkland L. Green Cleveland Versalles Lja Luplow Azcue Zim’man de la Hoz

July Is Favorite Drysdale Month

Dodgers pitcher Don Drysdale loves July, dating from childhood on his birthday the 23rd. At 27, he dominates the month with 31 July wins since 1956, including a 5-1 win over the Pirates for his 13th victory this season and 1,400th career strikeout.

LOS Angeles Don Drysdale Los Angeles Dodgers Drysdale Dodgers Pittsburgh Pirates Donn Clendenon

Carol Sorenson Faces Two Opponents in Trans-Mississippi

Wisconsin amateur champion Carol Sorenson of Janesville advanced in Denver on the Trans-Mississippi Golf Tournament. She won in the second round 3 and 1 over Curtis Cup player Jean Ashley of Chanute, Kansas and faced Ann Baker of Maryville, Tennessee, a 4 and 3 winner over 15-year-old Susan Basolo of Muskogee, Oklahoma, in the third round with the quarterfinals also on today’s schedule.

Denver Wisconsin Carol Sorenson Janesville Miss Sorenson Jean Ashley Chanute Kan Ann Baker Maryville Tenn Susan Basolo Muskogee Oklo

Parnelli Jones Uninjured After Midget Race Spin

Islip New York AP report says Parnelli Jones winner of this year’s Indianapolis 500 spun into the guard rail during a Thursday night midget auto race but escaped uninjured.

Islip N.Y Parnelli Jones

Stoneham bars Candlestick use by rival clubs

San Francisco Giants owner Horace Stoneham told Mayor George Christopher he will not permit any other major league team to use Candlestick Park. The move appears aimed at Kansas City Athletics owner Charles Finley, who eyed Oakland as a new home. Finley notified Kansas City he won’t negotiate a new lease until September, and he hinted at seeking AL approval to move if Oakland builds a temporary 27,500 seat stadium until a larger park is ready.

SAN Francisco San Francisco Giants Horace Stoneham George Christopher Candlestick Park Kansas City Athletics Charles Finley Oakland San Francisco Bay Oakland Stadium Christopher Stone‘ham Kansas City Finley Associated Press

70 UW Gridders Set To Report Aug. 31

MADISON AP University of Wisconsin football coach Milt Bruhn says 70 players will report August 31 to start 1963 practice. The squad includes 26 letter winners from last year’s Big Ten champions who played in the Rose Bowl. The first practice day will feature picture taking.

Reedy shoots ace at Arcadia Country Club

Reedy fired a hole in one Tuesday at Arcadia Country Club. He finished the round with a three under par 30 and aced the 135 yard sixth hole, a par three.

Arcadia Wis Howard (Fox Reedy Arcadia Country Club

Smooth Start For A Smooth Swing In Golf

Tommy Armour argues for a quiet initiation to the backswing. He notes Ben Hogan used a built in forward press from the right knee and elbow alignment to create the swing axis. Armour suggests some players avoid the forward press while others rely on a slight push and rebound to begin motion. A smooth start remains essential.

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Sparta Hosts Fifth Tri County Golf Tourney on July 28

Sparta Wisconsin hosts the fifth annual Tri-County golf tournament at its municipal course Sunday July 28 with the top 20 players from Galesville Black River Falls Tomah and Sparta. Teams have each won the traveling trophy once and this winner becomes permanent holder. Tee time is 12 30 p m with one player from each city per foursome. Public invited to watch. Dinner and trophy presentation follow about 7 30 p m.

Sparta Wis Sparta Municipal Galesville Black River Falls Tomah Howard Huff Curtis Barlow Robert Huff Clair Blakely Stan Hays John Anderson Dorothy Huff Rita Woodworth Jan Torkelson Maron Blakley

Major League Leaders Batting and Pitching Highlights

Top hitters and pitchers from the season include Carl Yastrzemski Boston .331 and Red Schoendienst? Actually Groat St Louis .343. Willie Mays not listed. Notable assists across teams: Allison Minnesota 67 runs, Kaline Detroit 64 RBIs, Koufax Los Angeles 163 strikeouts in 10 decisions, Drysdale 170. Kept concise with key names and stats.

Yastrzemski Boston Malzone Allison Minnesota Kaline Detroit Stuart Causey Kansas City Versalles Hinton Washington Killebrew Aparicio Baltimore Wood Radatz Ford New York Bunning Pizarro Chicago Groat St Louis Clemente Pittsburgh H. Aaron Milwaukee White St. Louis Santo

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