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Newspaper

La Crosse Tribune

Location

La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Jun 08, 1963

Page

5

Twins overpower Angels 6 1 in Los Angeles

Minnesota gains ground in the pennant race by defeating the Los Angeles Angels 6 to 1. Jin Kaat improves to 5-4 after holding the Angels to five hits, while Dean Chance drops to 5-5. Bob Allison and Harmon Killebrew drive the key runs as Minnesota seizes a series win.

LOS Angeles Minnesota Twins New York Los Angeles Angels Twins Yankees Detroit Kansas City Chicago Baltimore Lefty Jin Kaat Angels Dean Chance Jack Spring Angel Lenny Green Vic Power Harmon Killebrew Bob Allison Chance Rich Rollins Zoilo Versalles Bernie Allen Green Power Killebrew Allison Earl Battey Rollins Battey Albie Pearson Allen Minnesota RBI E. Sadowski E—Allen Pearson Fregosi Dees Versalles Wagner Kaat U—Stewart Salerno Honochick Range

Massinghi knocks out Greaves in Milan middleweight bout

Italian middleweight Alesandro Massinghi 158 wins by knockout over Canadian Wilfie Greaves 160 in Milan. Midwest League results show Quad Cities 4 1 Fox Cities 0 6 Dubuque 10 Clinton 9 Waterloo 9 Burlington 6 Decatur 9 Quincy 6. Colorado rivers surge, earning the state the nickname Mother of Rivers.

Milan Alessandro Massinghi Wilfie Greaves Canada Quad Cities Fox Cities Dubuque Clinton Waterloo Burlington Decatur Quincy Colorado

Belmont Stakes Favorite Role To Candy Spots

Candy Spots was the 1 to 4 favorite for the Belmont at Aqueduct with 30 to 1 long shot Insurrection drawing interest. Trainer Sunny Jim Fitzsimmons, retiring June 15, weighs in on his belmont resume and the race plan as Candy Spots faces Chateaugay and others in the seven-horse field. The race airs CBS from 3:30 to 4 p.m. EST with post time 3:48 p.m.</s>

Associated Press NEW York Candy Spots Aqueduct Insurrection Sunny Jim Fitzsimmons Mr. Fitzsimmons Sunny Jim Bill Bill Winfrey Alfred G. Vanderbilt Winfrey Rex Ellsworth Mesh Tenney Vanderbilt Native Dancer Dark Star Louisville John W. Galbreath Candy Willie Shoemaker Chateaugay Wheatley Stable L. L. Haggin Choker George D. Widener Top Gallant C. V. Whitney Tom Cat Patrice Jacobs Bonjour CBS Henry Carnegie Phipps Diavolo Gilded Knight Bold Ruler Belair Gallant Fox Faireno Omaha Granville Johnstown Nashua Ogden Phipps Ogden Mills Phipps Belmont Park Barn 17 UPI

Szykowny Signs With Minnesota Twins Farm Club

Matt Szykowny, former Iowa football quarterback, signs a baseball contract with the Minnesota Twins. He will report to Wytheville Virginia for the Appalachian League as a third baseman. The Pittsburgh native led Big Ten fielding at second base this season and also lettered in basketball at Iowa. He is married with a daughter.

Big Ten Szykowny Iowa

Milwaukee Braves name Fanning scout and Snyder takes over

The Milwaukee Braves appoint Jim Fanning as a special assignment scout, assigning him to cover major and minor leagues from Greenville in the Western Carolina League. Fanning, a former Chicago Cubs catcher, has managed Tulsa, Dallas-Ft Worth and Eau Claire. Paul Snyder succeeds him at Greenville as player coach.

Milwaukee Milwaukee Braves Jim Fanning Greenville, D.C Chicago Cubs Fanning Tulsa Dallas-Ft. Worth Eau Claire Wis Greenville Paul Snyder

Hillsboro Coach Moran Resigns to Lead Stout Freshman Team

Hillsboro High School basketball and baseball coach Bill Moran resigns after three seasons to coach freshman basketball at Stout State College. Moran, 28, an Elroy native, will study guidance and counseling. Hillsboro seeks applicants to fill the vacancy.

Prairie Jerry Gilbertson la Crosse State College Whitehall Prairie du Chien High School Sidney Gilbertson Tribune Hillsboro Wis Bill Moran la Crosse Elroy Stout State College Claude Kaczmarek

Boros Leads Flint Open By Two At War Memorial Hills

Julius Boros shoots 6 under par for 134 total to lead the Flint Open by two strokes at Warwick Hills in Grand Blanc Michigan. Jerry Pittman is two back after a 68, with Al Mengert Bob Charles and Gene Littler at 69. Tony Lema weathered a delay and finished 71 amid the crowded leaderboard.

Grand Blanc Mich Julius Boros Boros Pittman al Mengert Bob Charles Gene Littler Lema Don Finsterwald Bo Wininger

St Louis Park Qualifies Six Boys for Track Finals

In Minneapolis the St Louis Park boys track team qualified six entrants for Saturday finals as the top qualifier with 28 schools in the field. Minneapolis Central advanced three runners and its half mile relay, which set a meet record of 1 30.1, beating last year’s 1 30.5. Minneapolis South and Proctor each had three finalists, with Austin Breckenridge Moorhead Stillwater Rochester and Littlefork earning two spots apiece. Finals begin today at noon with the pole vault.

Minneapolis St. Louis Park Minnesota Minneapolis Central Minneapolis South Proctor Austin Breckenridge Moorhead Stillwater Rochester Littlefork

State Baseball Meet Postponed By Rain

The Wisconsin High School Baseball Tournament was delayed by rain with semifinals washed out and rescheduled for today at 1 p.m. The championship was moved to tonight. Defending champ Eau Claire Memorial and Kenosha meet in one semifinal while Oshkosh and Madison Central vie for the other finalist berth.

Oshkosh Eau Claire Memorial Kenosha Madison Central

Aberdeen Slugger Ruins Bismarck With Three Homers

Jim Rouse powered Aberdeen to a 9-4 win over Bismarck Mandan with a double and three homers, driving in five runs. Duluth-Superior beat Grand Forks 4-2, Winnipeg defeated St. Cloud 8-1 behind Chuck Haygood, and Denny McLain earned his sixth win as the Goldeyes piled 13 hits.

Jim Rouse Aberdeen Bismarck Mandan Rouse Duluth - Superior Grand Forks Chuck Haygood Winnipeg St. Cloud Duluth

Maryland State Tops NCAA College Track

Maryland State dominates the first NCAA college division track meet in Chicago piling up 42 points after seven finals with Fresno State in second on 32. Mankato State tied for seventh with 8 points and had finalists Roger Meyer Edward Reopke and Merle Bryan competing in hammer throw 440 hurdles and six mile run respectively. Finals were set for today.

Chicago Maryland State Sioux Falls Fresno Calif Mankato State Cornell Iowa Mankato Roger Meyer Edward Reopke Merle Bryan

Neeman Sold to Indians From Tulsa Triangle

The Cleveland Indians have acquired catcher Cal Neeman from Tulsa of the Texas League in a club transaction.

Neeman Indians Cleveland Cleveland Indians Cal Neeman Tulsa

Griffith Slim Favorite To Regain Welterweight Title Tonight

Emile Griffith favored 6-5 to beat champion Luis Rodriguez in a 15 round bout at Madison Square Garden for a third welterweight crown. Both fighters predicted knockouts though neither has been stopped in their careers. Rodriguez entered 50-2 with 21 KOs while Griffith stood 35-4 with 13 KOs.

Associated Press NEW York Emile Griffith Luis Rodriguez Griffith Miami Virgin Islands Rodriguez Benny Kid) Paret Paret Los Angeles Gene Fullmer Floyd Patterson New York Athletic Commission Madison Square Garden

Civil Action Ends In Circuit Court

A Sparta Wisconsin jury apportioned 40 percent negligence to Frank E. Kuckuck and 60 percent to Janice Chambers for a July 1960 crash on Highways 12-16 near Oakdale. Milwaukee Automobile Mutual Insurance covered $3,750 for injuries to Marie Bradley. Medical bills totaled $1,015.87. no pain or suffering awarded. National Farmers Union Property Co will cover 40 percent of Kuckuck’s injuries and medical costs plus $23 to Pollie Mee.

Sparta Wis Frank E. Kuckuck Tomah Janice Chambers Oakdale Miss Chambers Kuckuck Milwaukee Automobile Mutual Insurance Co Elmer Sonnenberg Marie Bradley National Farmers Union Property Co Pollie Mee

Two Winona Athletes Named To All Tourney Team

Winona State of Minnesota finished fourth at the NAIA baseball meet in St Joseph Missouri with two players on the all tournament squad. Outfielder-pitcher Jon Kosidowski led the meet with a .389 batting average and earned a win, giving up no earned runs in 14 2 3 innings. Teammate outfielder Roger Leonhardt also earned a spot on the all tourney team. Mayville North Carolina had no players on the team.

ST. Joseph Winona State of Minnesota Jon Kosidowski Roger Leonhardt Kosidowski Winona Mayville N.C

Snell Wins Compton Mile In 3 55 For Record Run

Peter Snell of New Zealand led a sub four minute mile at the Compton Invitational finishing in 3 55.0, close to his world mark while Ulis Williams of Arizona State raised the 440 record to 45.6, with Jim Beatty, Cyrol Burleson, Jim Grelle, Cary Weisiger, and Bob Seaman close behind in the mile lineup.

Compton Calif Peter Snell New Zealand Brian Sternberg Washington Modesto Ulis Williams Arizona State University Adolph Plummer University of New Mexico Plummer Ulis Snell Jim Beatty Cyrol Burleson Jim Grelle Cary Weisiger Bob Seaman Arizona State

Would Be Doctor Ring Legend Dempsey Recalls Boxing Career

Former heavyweight champion Jack Dempsey, nearing 68, says he would choose to be a doctor if he could relive his life. In an AP interview, he reflects on his career, his health, and his wish to help people, while noting his postboxing endeavors in New York and California.

Dempsey Jack Dempsey Associated Press Raleigh Allsbrook New York Jess Willard Gene Tunney John L. Sullivan California Chicago

Wisconsin Architects Foundation Offers Funds for UW Architecture School

The Wisconsin Architects Foundation proposed a 500000 contribution to the University of Wisconsin to support establishment of an accredited school of architecture. It would fund the first five years of operation, develop a curriculum, and supply an architectural library, with 10000 from its own funds and a fundraising campaign for the rest.

Elkhart Lake Wisconsin Architects Foundation University of Wisconsin

New Lisbon Pool Opening Set for June 8

The City Council announced the swimming season opening for June 8 at the New Lisbon beach. Lifeguard Ken Southworth will be on duty daily from 9 a.m. to noon, 1 to 5 p.m., and 6 to 8 p.m. Kenneth Adams of the high school athletic staff will direct the summer recreation program starting Monday, June 17.

New Lisbon Wis Ken Southworth Kenneth Adams

Radio Highlights and Odd Coffee Lore

Sunday radio listings show WKTY at 11:50 a.m. with Milwaukee Braves versus Pittsburgh. WKBH at 3:25 p.m. features Minnesota Twins against the Los Angeles Angels. WLCX airs from 6 to 6 15 p.m. a hospital blessing ceremony playback and 8 to 9 p.m. a St Francis dedication dinner replay. The piece notes that coffee was originally eaten rather than drunk and that Ethiopian tribesmen reportedly ate wild coffee berries with fat.

WKTY Milwaukee Braves Pittsburgh WKBH Minnesota Twins Los Angeles Angels WLCX St. Francis

Peonies Bloom Across Rosendale Gardens This Weekend

In Rosendale Wisconsin thousands of peonies are in bloom due to recent humidity and heat. Hundreds of varieties will blossom this weekend through June 17 in interlocked gardens spanning several acres with nearly 2 000 varieties. A village park nearby welcomes picnics.

Rosendale Wis

Viroquans Attend Joint Convention

Viroqua Wisconsin Odd Fellows and Rebekahs travel to Fond du Lac for a three day joint state convention June 9 11 with state officers and delegates. Ralph Larson grand master presides Herbert Egeness grand representative and past grand master delegates Evan Friedell Fred Gerdl Mrs Lloyd Friedell Mrs Herbert Egeness.

Viroqua Wis Viroqua Odd Fellows Rebekahs Fond du Lac Ralph Larson Wisconsin Odd Fellows Herbert Egeness Evan Friedell Fred Gerdl Lloyd Ray Pearl Friedell

First Of 226 Price Fixing Suits Settled

A federal judge approved the first settlement in 226 pending civil damage suits accusing major electrical equipment manufacturers of conspiring to fix prices. Interstate Power Co. of Dubuque, Iowa, led the action involving 1956 to 1961 equipment purchases totaling $9 million. The deal could guide out of court talks to resolve other cases across the nation.

Chicago U.S. District Court Edwin A. Robson Interstate Power Co Dubuque Iowa H. E. Chaffertz Westinghouse Philadelphia Interstate Power Midwest Utilities General Electric Iowa Southern Utilities Co Centerville Lake Superior District Power Co Ashland Wis Madison Gas and Electric Co Madison Northern States Power Co Minnesota Minneapolis Wisconsin Eau Claire Northwestern Public Service Co Huron S.D Wisconsin Power and Light Co

Tree Falls Blocking Wires in Blair Neighborhood

A tree blow down shorted out power on Blair's west side Friday for about an hour. The tree limb struck wires near Second Street in the yard of Helmer Haugland, disrupting electric service after noon.

Blair Wis Second Street Helmer Haugland

First Woman Sentenced to Death in U S Mary Surratt

Mary Surratt becomes the first woman in U S history to receive the death sentence for alleged involvement in the assassination of President Abraham Lincoln.

U.S Mary Surratt Lincoln

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