Big Nine forms from Chicago exit as CHAMPAIGN reshapes conference
Western conference is listed as the Big Nine after the University of Chicago resignation. Michigan State and Wisconsin schedule lines, Ohio State approval, and three home games per team drive the shift. Eligibility changes allow ex servicemen athletes to enroll within 10 days of the 1945 fall term start.
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Badger Crew Eyes Clincher Regatta Return
Wisconsin's rowing team aims for a clinching title after a string of eastern victories. Coach Alien Walz outlined tentative plans for home-and-home races with Cornell, Pennsylvania, Navy, Columbia and Syracuse, expanding Wisconsin's regatta schedule and national prominence.
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Reservations for 700 Club Meeting Crowds to Close
Reservations for the 5th annual 700 club meeting close Wednesday, committee officials said. The event at Hunter’s Lodge features a 2 firing contest at 4 p.m., fishing ends at noon, buffet lunch, volleyball and horseshoes, with king pin John Williams of Winona in charge. Delegates from Milne and Davenport will attend, followed by a 6 p.m. dinner.
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Walter Johnson Reported In Same Condition
Walter Johnson remains seriously ill with a brain tumor in Washington D C Doctors at Georgetown reported condition unchanged with no notable change in the last 24 hours The report notes the prolonged illness of the baseball great and reflects concerns from medical specialists in the capital
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Official Word on ABC Standings for Casey Car Sales
Casey Car Sales of La Crosse finished 1,243rd in a field of 5,744 in the ABC tournament. Dick Colgate and Ferd Vetz placed 147th in doubles with 1,166, while Elmer Gryphan and Russ Braun were 403rd with 1,120. Elmer Gryphan finished 742nd in singles with 558. There were 25,567 entrants in singles.
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Cubs Split With Boston Braves and Giants Shoestring Doubleheaders
The Cubs split with Boston Braves in a two game set as Mort Cooper won in the opener and Claude Passeau triumphed in game two. The Giants defeated the Cardinals 1-0 and 7-6 aided by Bobby Blattner and Walker Cooper. Brooklyn gained ground with wins at Cincinnati and Los Angeles. Detroit routed Washington 10-2 behind Hal Newhouser who won his ninth. Pittsburgh split with Philadelphia as Rip Sewell returned to action.
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Bangor Beats Holmen In Little Eight Contests
In a Little Eight league game Bangor defeated Holmen with Hesselberg and Hammes forming Bangor’s battery while Nelson and Martin led Holmen hitters. Severson and D Hammes had strong contributions for Bangor as Holmen faces Middle Ridge next Sunday. both teams had one league loss.
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Dr. David Reese Takes Over Mid America College League
Dr. David Reese of Dayton Ohio was chosen as commissioner for the new Mid America College Athletic conference. Five member schools Butler University Cincinnati Ohio University Wayne University and Western Reserve University voted unanimously to appoint the 53 year old dentist to lead the league.
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Fats Meet Leans In Salem Softball Expo
West Salem hosts an over 40 softball pick up game Tuesday night as the Fats face the Leans in a humorous contest born from reminiscences of old athletic feats. Roy Scooop Johnson leads the Fats with Earl Knudson guiding the Leans. expect crowd excitement and likely sore arms.
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Cataract Leads Monroe County League With Big Win
Cataract defeated Wilton 11 to 4 on the Cataract diamond as Merle Aney collected four hits in four plate appearances. Norwalk beat Ontario 6 to 3, with 13 strikeouts by pitcher aireath twirler. Sparta outscored Spring Valley 22 to 3, Beckwith allowing 10 hits and 10 strikeouts. Melvina edged Cashton 10 to 9 in 11 innings, D Schmidt homering and doubling twice.
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Standings and Tuesday schedule in major leagues
Sunday results show American League Detroit 10 Washington 2 and National League games Brooklyn 2 Cincinnati 1 in 11 innings first game, New York 1 St. Louis 7 0, Boston 6 Chicago 3 8, Pittsburgh 5 Philadelphia 1 10. Tuesday schedule lists matchups across divisions and cities.
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AFL Routs CIO Nine 17–9 In Loop Tilt To Tie Standings
AFL baserball team surged to a 17–9 win over CIO in La Crosse league action at Capel Park. The victory created a first place tie with VFW after two wins each as AFL erupted for seven runs in the eighth inning. Earl Ghelf and Leo Davis opened the scoring with singles while Steve Pavela plated another on a bunt in the third.
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Banasik Hospitalized After Line Drive Hit
CIO catcher Bob Banasik was hit in the head by a pitch at Cope Land Park yesterday afternoon and was admitted to a local hospital. Doctors suspect a brain concussion may have occurred.
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AFL and CIO battle in extra innings thriller
AFL slips ahead then CIO response sparks a 17 run scoring marathon. Roy Weber and Byers key miscues fuel an 17 to 9 final in a high scoring nine inning tilt with Pavela Ghelf and Davis delivering multiple RBIs and Erickson and Yeager contributing late with pivotal hits.
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Brewers Sweep Toledo In Doubleheader Run Boost
Brewers win 6-2 and 4-3 over Toledo in a twin bill. Buck Ross pitched the second game. Arky Biggs delivered the go ahead double. Jim Gleeson drove in the winning run. Kansas City, St. Paul, and Indianapolis posted separate wins in other games.
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The Mint Reigns With Belmont Stakes Triumph
The Mint, nicknamed Assault, wins the Belmont Stakes boosting his career earnings to $320,770 and placing him high on the all time money list. Owner Robert J. Kleberg Jr. collects a $2,500 Preakness award and a $2,000 Belmont prize as the colt chases a lucrative late season schedule.
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Whitehall Loses In Bi-State Loop Game
Whitehall drops Bi-State League contest to Lewiston 15 9 with Osgood and Mattson on the mound for Whitehall and Nehring catching. Lewiston pitchers B Matzke J Matzke Miller supported by O'Brien. Mondovi blanked Fountain City 9 0 Arcadia beat Bub's All Americans 3 0 Alma fell to Independence 5 3.
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Bluejays Cup Fifth Straight
The Green Bay Bluejays beat Wisconsin Rapids White Sox 11 to 3 to sweep a two game set and extend their streak to five. Joe Pizzi collected a double and triple with four RBIs as Oshkosh Giants edged Janesville 4 3.
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VFW Baseball Team Plans Tuesday Practice
The VFW baseball team will drill Tuesday at 6 p m on Copeland Park diamond. Manager Lefty Glasbrenner announced the session and urged all team members to be present.
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Ettrick Tops Middle Ridge 7 to 2 in Little Eight clash
Ettrick defeats Middle Ridge 7 to 2 in a Little Eight baseball game. Paine earned the win on the mound while Pavedina took the loss.
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Illini sweep Big Ten titles in spring sports finale
Illinois claims the track and tennis titles at Champaign and Chicago as McKenley wins the 440 in 46.2 and anchors a record relay, Geothron tops in tennis, Michigan wins golf, Wisconsin dominates baseball. Ohio State Wisconsin and Northwestern chase medals across men’s meets.
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Lanier Debuts in Mexican League with Rally Help
Max Lanier, ex St. Louis Cardinal ace, made his Mexican League debut for Vera Cruz and sparked an 11-9 win over Mexico City with a 12th inning RBI hit. He allowed one hit in 3 5 innings of relief as Fred Martin pitched for the losers. Mickey Owen drew an umpire ban, and league president Jorge Pasquel was ejected as tensions rose. Lou Klein contributed two hits and two runs for Vera Cruz.
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