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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1946
Page
5
Baseball results recap with scattered game notes across multiple teams. Brewers sit sixth in the American Association after a split with Indianapolis. Minneapolis and St Paul pursuit leaders as scores and key moments are noted.
Frankie Parker defeated Talbert in a tense final at Kansas City, holding off a challenge in singles while Parker and Surface Jr. claimed the doubles title after a long two and a half hour battle. Mrs Kovacs dominated the women’s final, defeating Mary Arnold Prentiss to win the doubles crown with Mrs De Verbur. The article notes Parker’s top form and mentions the era’s petroleum history.
Ettrick defeated West Salem 4 to 3 to knock them from a three way tie for first in the Little Eight. George Gamolee led hitting with two doubles and a triple, while Erole Knutson homered for Ettrick.
Oshkosh defeats Fond du Lac 5-3 to tighten grip on Wisconsin State League standings. Early pitchers duel ends with late rallies as Oshkosh breaks through in the ninth inning. Wisconsin Rapids’ Trook contributions and multiple miscues mark a rough day for Fond du Lac hitters.
Milwaukee race ends with two drivers injured, one critically. Gedlie Nicholson of Minneapolis suffers severe injuries when his car crashes and rolls over. Dub Snyder of Kent, Ohio escapes with serious but non critical injuries as the vehicle flips multiple times. The 20 mile event is won by Ben Musick of Dallas, with Emory Collins clocking a track record.
The notice promotes Army support for dependents and urges enlistment, claiming over three-quarters of a million youths have joined the Regular Army and inviting applicants to Army Camp or Font to learn details.
A proposed world series would match the U S champion from the National League with Mexico's top club. A. B. Ta doimacraw and other officials floated playing in Los Angeles due to Mexico's stadium limits. Monterrey Loum tops the Mexican league with two former majors on its roster.
Seven Western Circuit teams including Purdue compete in the Central College outdoor track and field championships next Saturday. Large entries from Wisconsin Iowa Minnesota Illinois Northwestern and Notre Dame Michigan State plus others. Sixteen events feature preliminaries in the afternoon and finals at night with high school exhibition stars.
SamP Monux Wisconsin Special Pvt Prancis Block wins a unanimous three round decision over Geraldine Cardell in Eau Claire Wisconsin last week. Block, lighter by 13 pounds, absorbs Cardell’s blows then scores with sharp counters and a strong left jab. The bout ends as the bell sounds after a late surge by Cardell fails to floor Block.
Boston fans watched Ted Williams and Mickey Harris push the Red Sox to a 10th straight win after sweeping Detroit in a doubleheader, while the Yankees split with Cleveland as Charlie Keller belted a ninth inning homer to seal a 7-4 nightcap.
In Falls, Wis the VFW baseball squad of the La Crosse Association edged Pidgeon Falls 5 4. Meil Baehman and Kreutz pitched for the winners allowing eight hits while Jose took the loss yielding five singles. VFW manager Lofty Glaskrenner announced a practice Tuesday at 6 pm on the Teachers College diamond.
The St Louis Cardinals chase a pennant in a three game set with the Brooklyn Dodgers as fans recall a 1940s phonograph tune tied to past triumphs. Charley Barrett barely misses immortality with a near perfect game as the Cards win 5 to 1, and drop the following 3 to 1 losing unearned runs at Philadelphia.
A large turnout of local and visiting bowlers joined the 700 Club at Hunters Lodge for the annual meeting. New members Since Johnny Mei Denny and others were welcomed. several trophies were awarded for high scores in city and sweepstakes events, as Heilman and Begun received honors. The club also adopted its calendar and voted to drop non charter Winona members.
The Danville Dodgers held a one game margin atop the Three-I league after sweeping Davenport Cubs in a doubleheader 5-3 and 6-4. Bill Sams worked seven innings on a two-hitter and Charles Montfort added an eight-hit stretch as Danville pulled ahead while Evansville and Terre Haute split.
Arcadia pitcher M Scow led a 6-4 win over Whitehall with a run in the sixth and ninth innings and four runs in the seventh. Whitehall scored in the second and eighth before the ninth inning. In a Bi-State game Independence defeated Mondovi 13-4.
Detroit Milwaukee and Philadelphia awarded the 1947 divisional tournaments of the Knights of Columbus National Bowling Association at the board meeting. Joseph M Carpenter of Milwaukee was elected president of the board.
Chicago Cubs manager Charley Grimm praised the club for luck and persistence as they extended a seven game run, closing the gap on the Brooklyn Dodgers. Cholly acknowledged injuries and slumps but noted pitching by Passeau and late drama in a 7-6 win over the Dodgers with Les Webber surrendering a critical wild pitch to seal the victory before a 43,365 crowd.
Philadelphia dispatch notes Browns owner Cal Ermer? No, Browns manager Lyle Sewell vents frustration after St. Louis loses another game by a single run. He laments consistent one-run margins while the club, after top finishes, slips to fifth in the league. The piece highlights tight losses to strong teams and Sewell's running commentary.
Eau Claire hammered the Chiefs 5-1 in a Northern Baseball league meeting. Superior fell 6-? to Aberdeen while Fargo Moorhead beat St. Cloud 8-1 and Sioux Falls shut out Duluth 1-0. Chandler attended the Graf ton dedication.
Weather permitting the La Crosse Baseball Association plans its first night game Tuesday at 8 25 under Copeland Park lights. Rain dampened hopes for a final test and pushed the schedule back. a Wednesday game may shift if Tuesday is postponed.
Baseball Sundman Robert Murphy announced charges of unfair labor practices against the Pittsburgh Pirates. He alleges the club tried to dissuade players from dealing with the American Baseball Guild and urged individual bargaining. Murphy planned to file with the National Labor Relations Board in Pittsburgh.
Sparta edged Cataract 2-1 as Steusso and Rudkin produced the go ahead run and West held the lead with a strong relief effort. Wilton also won 6-5 against Ontario, with McGarver misplays aiding the decisive run as Lind and Kime reached base in key moments.
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