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Newspaper

La Crosse Tribune

Location

La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Jun 01, 1963

Page

4

Colts Top Braves 3-2 on John Bateman RBI

Houston Colts edged Milwaukee Braves 3-2 in Milwaukee as rookie John Bateman delivered a two run single in the fourth inning. Bob Shaw pitched six innings for the Braves allowing four hits and two unearned runs while Ken Johnson scattered four hits in a complete two run effort for the Colts. Lew Burdette was slated to start for Milwaukee in the rematch against Don Nottebart.

Milwaukee Henry Aaron Waukee Braves Ston Shaw Houston Colts Braves Bob Shaw Ken Johnson John Bate Houston Ernie Fazio Johnny Temple Fazio Carl Warwick Warwick Eddie Mathews Howie Goss Bob Lillis Norm Larker Bateman Lee Maye Aaron Tony Cloninger Mack Jones Jones Maye Mathews Ron Piche Colts Johnson Lew Burdette Don Nottebart Philadelphia Charlie Dressen Birdie Tebbetts Nottebart

Nottebart Says Braves Wasted Two Years

Houston Colt Don Nottebart and Don McMahon vent that Milwaukee pushed them back despite learning from Spahn Burdette and Wyatt. Nottebart, 5 2 this season after nine starts, criticizes 1961 and Tebbetts era. McMahon blames Braves decline on management and notes Hank Aaron protection with Mathews and Torre potential impact.

Braves Nottebart Warren Spahn Lew Burdette Whit Wyatt

Updegraff Predicts Davies To Be Favorite At British Amateur

In Andrews Scotland Ed Updegraff, a Walker Cup star and doctor from Tucson, says Richard Davies is the man to beat at the British Amateur next week. Updegraff praises Davies as a transformed player and a superb putter, despite Davies’ modest public image. The practice round at Hoylake precedes the six day championship opening Monday with Labron Harris vs Paul Coste.

IT. Andrews Scotland Pasadena Calif Davies Hoylake Updegraff U.S U.S. Air Force School Chateauroux France

Ernie Johnson Named PR Head For Braves

Ernie Johnson, ex Braves pitcher and former administrative assistant to president John McHale, named public relations director succeeding Donald Davidson. Davidson led PR since 1953 and will focus on team travel now as McHale cites expanded promotions and travel needs to serve fans. Bob Allen remains assistant PR director.

Milwaukee Ernie Johnson Milwaukee Braves John McHale Donald Davidson Davidson Duffy Lewis McHale Braves Bob Allen

Major League Leaders Highlight 1960s Stat Totals

National and American League leaders in batting, pitching and baserunning are listed. Hitting leaders include H Aaron F Alou and Brock. pitching leaders feature O Dell Perranoski and Drysdale. notable players include Flood, Cepeda, Wagner, and Barber with top marks in runs batted in, runs, and strikeouts.

Hite—Groat St. Louis Simmons Drysdale Los Angeles Koufax Malzove Boston Wagner Allison Minnesota Kaline Detroit Charles Hinton Washington Clinton Aparicio Baltimore Wood Kansas City Stock Fischer Barber Bunce Pascual

Graham Will Coach College Stars Again

Otto Graham, coach and athletic director at the Coast Guard Academy, will lead the College All Stars for the sixth year in a row. The team will face the Green Bay Packers at Soldier Field on August 2, with staff including OConnell, Stanfel, Sauer, Scarry, and Lavelli.

Chicago Otto Graham United States Coast Guard Academy College All Stars Chicago Tribune Graham All Stars Green Bay Packers Soldier Field Tommy O'Connell Dick Stanfel Johnny Sauer Mike Scarry Dante Lavelli O’connell Illinois

Manitowoc Athlete Heads to Wisconsin

Manitowoc high school star Bill Buchholz signed a grant-in-aid baseball tender to attend the University of Wisconsin. A three-year pitcher, he posted a 7-11 record with a 0.66 ERA, fanning 156 and walking 38. He led Manitowoc with a .295 batting average and was a guard on the state championship basketball team.

Manitowoc Bill Buchholz Manitowoc High School University of Wisconsin Buchholz

Hunt to Stay in Baseball Not Quit After PCL Move

Los Angeles AP reports outfielder Ken Hunt, optioned by the Angels to Hawaii in the PCL, says he will not quit and aims to prove the minor-league assignment mistaken. Pitcher Bo Belinsky, sent with Hunt, plans to join the Islanders in Dallas on Friday.

LOS Angeles Ken Hunt Los Angeles Angels Hawaii Bo Belinsky Hunt Islanders Dallas

Moore signs fourth NFL season with Packers

Green Bay announces halfback Tom Moore will return for a fourth season. He filled in for injured Paul Hornung last year, rushing 377 yards with seven touchdowns and 100 receiving yards on 11 catches. Moore also completed two passes for touchdowns and returned 284 yards on 13 kickoffs. The Packers also signed reserve QB John Roach, formerly with Cleveland and the Cardinals.

Green Bay Wis Tom Moore Green Bay Packers Moore Paul Hornung Packers John Roach Cleveland Cardinals Roach

Regional baseball results across leagues and sectionals

Northern League had no Friday games. Midwest League scores include Dubuque 8 Fox Cities 6 in 10 innings, Waterloo 12 Clinton 9, Cedar Rapids 11 Wisconsin Rapids 2, Burlington 5 Quad Cities 1, Quincy 9 Decatur 1. International League Buffalo 2 Indianapolis 1, Richmond 2 Columbus 1, Jacksonville 3 Rochester 2, Arkansas 4 Syracuse 0, Toronto 8 Atlanta 6. Pacific Coast League Dallas-Fort Worth 4 Hawaii 0, San Diego at Oklahoma City postponed, Tain Seattle 1 Salt Lake City 0, Portland 9 Spokane 2. WIAA baseball sectionals semifinals include Auburndale 6 Wild Rose 4. Stevens Point 9 Rhinelander 0. Watertown 5 Beloit 4. Madison Central 8 Janesville 4. Gale-Ettrick 8 Onalaska 7. Richland Center 10 De Soto 3. Belmont 14 Cassville 7. Dodgeville 7 Baraboo 4. Granville Kenosha 1 Granville 0. Milwaukee West 3 Fond du Lac 2.

Dubuque Fox Cities Waterloo Clinton Cedar Rapids Wisconsin Rapids Burlington Quad Cities Quincy Decatur Dallas-Fort Worth Hawaii San Diego Oklahoma City Seattle Salt Lake City Portland Spokane Stevens Point Auburndale Wild Rose Rhinelander Fort Atkinson Watertown Beloit Madison Central Janesville Westby Gale-Ettrick Onalaska Richland Center de Soto Sauk City Belmont Cassville Dodgeville Baraboo Granville Kenosha Milwaukee West Fond du Lac

Geary Props Fly ers to No Hit Victory in Classic League

Mike Geary pitched a no hitter Friday as Johnsons Doughboy Fryers defeated Maple Grove Country Club 3 0 at Powell Park. Geary fanned six and will be a La Crosse Aquinas High School senior next fall. Teammate Dave Gagermeier homered. In the other Classic tilt, La Crescent Concrete beat Trane Co 11 4 with Neil Cloutier homering for Trane and Bud Smith going 4 for 4 for Concrete.

Mike Geary Johnson Maple Grove Country Club Powell Park Geary la Crosse Aquinas High School Dave Gagermeier St. Norbert's College Aquinas Flyers

Relko Wins English Derby for French Owner at Epsom

Relko the French 2 000 Guineas winner claimed the 184th English Derby at Epsom. Owned by Francois Dupre of France, Relko finished in 2 39.4 earning $98 947.40 for Dupre. Merchant Venturer was second and Ragusa third with Iron Peg among the Americans fading.

Epsom England Relko Francois Dupre France Merchant Venturer Sir F. Robinson Harry Guggenheim Dupre

Collins Sign Co Dominates Dairy land Power 12-1

Collins Sign Co defeated Dairy land Power 12-1 in a Class B League game at Hogan Park. Rieman hit a grand slam for the victors.

Baseball Standings and Schedule Roundup

National and American league standings update with team records and games back. Friday results include Pittsburgh 2 New York 0 and Chicago 2 Philadelphia 1. Upcoming games list San Francisco at St Louis and Los Angeles at Cincinnati.

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

Parnelli Jones Wins Record 500 Mile Purse In Altercation

Parnelli Jones pockets a record 148 581 first prize in the 500 mile race and wins after a one punch incident with Eddie Sachs at the victory dinner. The purse totals 493 530 60 as both racers led to a contentious finish amid oil spill disputes. Sachs accused Jones of oil spin out but no protest was filed.

Indianapolis Parnelli Jones New York Eddie Sachs Jones Torrance Calif Sachs Detroit Indianapolis Motor Speedway J.C. Agajanian UPI

Schubeck and Hirata Set Records at Dragaway

Joe Schubeck of Lakewood Ohio and Ken Hirata of Lowell Indiana opened the four day national championship drag races at Great Lakes Dragaway Union Grove Wisconsin with records. Schubeck’s Gentleman Joe hit 191.48 mph in nitro fuel dragster to break the 187.50 mph mark set in 1960. Hirata on the Hirata and Hobbs Special ran 181.38 mph in the gas dragster division surpassing the 180.36 mph record from 1961.

Union Grove Wis Joe Schubeck Lakewood Ohio Ken Hirata Lowell Ind Great Lakes Dragaway Schubeck Joe Chris Karasemines Chicago Don Garrets Tampa Fla Hirata Hirata and Hobbs John Tunison Milwaukee

Squeeze Play Ends In Draw For Twins

In Minneapolis Jay Ward third baseman and Jimmie Hall outfielder staged a milk milking duel during June Daily Days. Each man produced about a half pint in two minutes as residents and Princess Kay of the Milky Way Kathy Hjelle declared the “squeeze play of the year” a draw despite little output by the contestants.

Minneapolis Jay Ward Jimmie Hall Minnesota Twins Princess Kay Milky Way Kathy Hjelle Argyle

NHL to Rule on Playoff Start and AHL Draft Return

The National Hockey League will review multiple proposals at its three day meeting in Montreal including delaying the Stanley Cup playoffs start and possibly restoring the American Hockey League to draft status. The AHL continues discussions from New York on reestablishing the draft, discontinued in 1958.

Montreal National Hockey League American Hockey League AHL New York

Mike Johnson Named New Coach At Whitewater High

Whitewater Wisconsin selects Mike Johnson a 1963 La Crosse State College graduate as head baseball coach for next year. Johnson played catcher for La Crosse State College in a co champion Wisconsin State College Conference squad.

Whitewater Wis Mike Johnson la Crosse State College Whitewater High School Johnson la Crosse

Twins stumble as 10 game win streak ends to Tigers

Detroit pitcher Jim Running held off Minnesota until late. Earl Battey homer gave the Twins a ninth inning scare, but Al Kaline made the game ending catch with wind hindering Bernie Allen's drive. Sam Mele called it a tough loss after a strong effort.

ST. Paul Minneapolis Minnesota Detroit Jim Twins Bunning Tigers Earl Battey Zoilo Versalles Bernie Allen Allen al Kaline Sam Mele

Gale-Ettrick Tops Onalaska To Gain Finals

Gale-Ettrick defeated Onalaska 8-7 to advance to the Westby WIAA Sectional finals. Richland Center routed De Soto 10-3 to join the final, with Gale-Ettrick’s Bill Ball driving in five runs including a bases loaded triple and fifth inning single for the winning run.

Gale-Ettrick Onalaska Westby Wis Richland Center de Soto Redmen Bill Ball Gale- Ettrick Bud Brown Jim Kowal Hilltoppers

Hawkins Opens Speedway Open With Two Stroke Lead

Fred Hawkins, 39, from El Paso, shoots 7 under par 64 at the Speedway Festival Open in Indianapolis to take a two stroke lead as 52 of 149 starters beat par in the opening round. Sam Carmichael trails by three with 66.

Indianapolis Indianapolis Motor Speedway Fred Hawkins Hawkins el Paso Tex Speedway Sam Carmichael Martinsville Ind Jack Nicklaus Arnold Plamer Gary Player Doug Sanders Billy Casper Juan Chi Chi) Rodriguez Bill Collins Claude King Miller Barber Johnson Doughboy Flyers Eau Claire Wyman Tommy Bolt Julius Boros Don Finsterwald Don Janu- Powell Bearygins

Suspended Miami Player Reported Offer From Milwaukee Braves

Mickey Panther, suspended Miami football full back, said he has an offer to sign with the Milwaukee Braves. Panther and quarterback Gary Gump were suspended for one year for undisclosed disciplinary reasons. Panther, from Highland Park Illinois, may take a $25,000 bonus or seek readmission to the university in June 1964. Panther also plays as pitcher and first baseman with the Hurricanes.

Miami Fla Mickey Panther University of Miami Milwaukee Braves Panther Highland Park Gary Gump Andy Gustafson Gustafson Milwaukee Hurricanes

Elmira to Rename Junior High for Ernie Davis

Elmira Free Academy will be converted to a junior high next year and renamed Ernie Davis Junior High School The move honors Ernie Davis a Syracuse All America halfback who died of leukemia at 23 The Elmira Board of Education announced the change Wednesday A new senior high will carry the current school name Elmira Free Academy when completed in 1964

Elmira N.Y Ernie Davis Davis Syracuse Elmira Free Academy Board of Education

Detroit Boat Club Beats UW Jayvees In Tight Race

Detroit Boat Club led by Charles Mep of Kaukauna won by just over two lengths in a 1 1/4 mile race on Lake Mendota. Wisconsin junior varsity freshmen boat finished in a dead heat at 6 minutes 10 seconds while Detroit clocked 6 minutes 3.6 seconds as holiday boaters stirred rough water.

Madison Detroit Boat Club Charles Mep Kaukauna Wisconsin Lake Mendota Detroit Badger

Harmony defeats Mabel in close track meet

Harmony beat Mabel 62 to 56 in a recent dual track meet. Al Spande starred for Mabel with wins in the broad jump the 100 yard dash and the 180 yard low hurdles.

Mabel Minn Harmony al Spande

Bragan Criticizes LA Trade Policy and Dodgers Moves

Milwaukee manager Bobby Bragan accused the Los Angeles Dodgers of a do nothing trade policy and criticized dealings with St. Louis and New York. He cited refusals to discuss Mathews, McHale, and Crandall, urged trading Shaw to San Francisco, and warned the Mets and others are difficult to deal with while suggesting Shaw could clinch the pennant.

LOS Angeles Milwaukee Bobby Bragan Los Angeles Dodgers St. Louis New York Herald Examiner Bob Hunter Cincinnati Bragan Dodgers Bavasi Mathews Shaw John, McHale EF. J. Bavasi Dodger McHale Eddie Mathews Bob Shaw San Francisco Mets Charlie Neal Frank Thomas Crandall

Janesville Wins Big Eight Golf Title Qualifies for State

Janesville's Big Eight champions posted a 294 at the municipal course to earn a state meet berth next weekend in Appleton. Madison West placed second with 313, aiming for a fourth straight state title.

Janesville Wis Janesville Municipal Appleton Madison West

Wynn Believes He Has Couple Of Seasons Left

Cleveland AP reports pitcher Early Wynn at 43 plans a return not for 300 wins but to extend a two season span with the Indians. Wynn recalls 163 of his 299 wins with Cleveland and notes his arm will need weeks to be ready under manager Tebbetts.

Cleveland Indians Vic Cavalilli Woodyeld Chicago Indians Ron Nischwitz Wynn Cleveland Venice Fla Gabe Paul Tribe Bob Lemon Mike Garcia White Sox Washington Birdie Tebbetts

24 Cars Entered In Chippewa Race

A record field of top professional new car racing jockeys will compete in the Badger 100 lap race at Chippewa Falls. The 24 car starting lineup includes national champion Ernie Derr of Keokuk Iowa and state champions from eight states with five Wisconsin drivers. Time trials begin at 2 p.m.

Chippewa Falls Wis Badger Wisconsin Southland Midwest Ernie Derr Keokuk Iowa

Indiana Man Breaks 2 Dragaway Records

Ken Hirata of Lowell Indiana set two drag racing records at the Great Lakes Dragaway in Union Grove Wisconsin He drove the Hirata and Hobbs Special to 183 63 mph in top speed and 8 37 seconds for the quarter mile surpassing the former marks set by Pete Farnsworth In Milwaukee. Joe Schubeck of Lakewood Ohio posted 8 41 seconds in the nitro fuel division to erase Farnsworths pace.

Union Grove Wis Ken Hirata Lowell Ind Great Lakes Dragaway Hirata Joe Schubeck Lakewood Ohio Farnsworth

Senate Votes Down Wisconsin Boxing Ban Bill

The Wisconsin Senate rejected a bill to abolish boxing 27 to 4. Author Sen. Charles Schmidt of Milwaukee called boxing legalized murder, but only three senators supported the measure as it failed.

Associated Press Senate Wisconsin Charles Schmidt Milwaukee Schmidt

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