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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 1968
Page
16
A reader asked the origin of the word stateroom used for ship cabins. The Woman's Page and the Public Library both provided the same explanation, drawing on historical usage and shipboard terminology.
Plain talk on early steamboats notes passenger staterooms named after states and the upper deck officers’ quarters called Texas. It highlights the Mississippi’s role in expansion, riverboat luxury, and harsh labor conditions for roustabouts, ending with a line from an old steamboat song.
A part-time sports writer and Pete Wais announce entering the August 4 canoe race from West Salem to La Crosse. They lack a canoe or paddles and seek a day rental, offering to consider any offer.
Pitcher Bob Gibson delivered his 11th straight win and 12th complete game as the St. Louis Cardinals defeated the Philadelphia Phillies 5-0. Gibson struck out six, walked one, and allowed only two runners to reach second all game. The win keeps St. Louis 12½ games up in the National League.
In springtime fishing tips advise using minimal sinkers and slow retrieves as fish idle. shift spots after short waits. In baseball, Balimore heads to a three game weekend vs. Orioles with Northrup homering twice for 15 on season and 59 RBIs. Sparma struggles but wins. Atlanta beats Mets as Torre homers after Alou triple and Ed Charles error. Niekro improves to 10-7. Reds extend win streak with Bench Helms Pavletich sequence and Cardenas double.
Chicago Cubs eye a second win as they open an eight game home stand Friday with Bill Hands to face the Los Angeles Dodgers. The Cubs aim to improve from a late season slide and draw crowds toward 600 000 for the stand while matching up against Dodger ace Don Drysdale and other National League foes.
Jim Kaat starts the Minnesota Twins four day California swing facing Lew Krausse of the Oakland A's in Oakland. The veteran pitcher aims to lift his club early in the trip despite a so so run of results.
Milwaukee Bucks announce veteran forward Len Chappell 6 foot 8 has signed joining the expansion club after a six season NBA career. Chappell played for Detroit via mid season trade from Cincinnati and starred earlier with the New York Knicks averaging 17.1 points in 1963 64 plus an All Star nod.
James Day of Darien Conn. finally aces a 168 yard 13th hole at Lakeside White Sulphur Springs W Va in June. Day teed off with Dave Holmes and James Pearce of Midland Mich and Jack Ernst of New Canaan Conn.
Ty Cobb Babe Ruth Christy Mathewson Honus Wagner and Walter Johnson join the inaugural Mall of Fame class in 1936, marking a historic milestone for baseball legends recognized in this showcase.
Onalaska meets Hammond Redbirds tonight at Breese Stevens Field Madison in the state semi pro tourney. Randy Millis starts for Onalaska with Bob Lamb returning from injury and John Gunderson available if they advance. The winner faces the Lannon Monona Grove winner then Little Chute or Anchor Savings in late games.
Dewey Flint, once an end for the University of Denver football teams half a century ago, has made eight holes in one on Colorado courses since 1965, adding to his sports legacy.
Caledonia defeated Rushford 2 to 1 in extra innings to claim the sub-district championship. Rich Forschler doubled with two outs in the ninth and scored on two wild pitches, adding a homer and double for a strong performance. Al Rommel earned the win with 12 strikeouts, while Dean Carlson took the loss after fanning 11. Caledonia advances to District B at Plainview on Aug. 3.
The National League table shows St. Louis leading with 65 wins and 34 losses, followed by Atlanta at 52–46. Cincinnati and San Francisco sit mid with 48–45 and 49–59 respectively. Chicago, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, New York, and Los Angeles trail. Houston further back. Tonight’s games include Atlanta at Philadelphia and St. Louis at Pittsburgh with twi nights.
Zanesville and Lancaster share the title after a rainout filled playoff delay. Zanesville finish 24-2 with 13 shutouts and a 10 game streak. Lancaster goes 19-4. Four Zanesville pitchers Lowe McCoy Braden and Moore each threw no hitters.
Advertisement highlights Beam Bourbon’s Kentucky heritage from Clermont begun by Jacob Beam in 1795. It notes the land climate and limestone caves aiding production and the Beams continuing the craft in north central Kentucky. It mentions corn rye and barley inputs and timber resources.
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