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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1945
Page
7
Camp S 1610 and Auto Lite move into a three way tie for second after beating the Ordnance and Bump Pump 11 2 and 10 0 respectively. Einehart earned the win for 1610 with five hits allowed. Pan and his teammates totaled 13 hits while Panke fanned 16. Maddens Win.
Evanston reports Northwestern University presents the N men’s award to Morris for MVP of the football squad last fall. Morris led the team as an end and was a standout, atop the West in key statistics.
Stan Musial nearly joined the Pittsburgh Pirates as the Pirates coached by Clint Courtney searched for a deal. The Cardinals had already signed him with his parents' consent reportedly crucial to the maneuver.
La Crosse baseball aims to field a Legion squad under Coach Rodney Martin. Practice is tonight at 6:00 p.m. on Hixon with eligibility set for players not yet 18 before January 1, 1946. About 25 boys signed up at Monday’s meeting. Exhibition scrimmages are planned against La Crosse Merchants Friday at 6:15 p.m. and Uptown on Sunday.
Rifkin secures runner up finish as McCOY wins the Wisconsin tennis tournament in a Special report from Rifkin.
Milwaukee fell behind early as Louisville exploited a three run first inning and could not recover. Diehl matched Acosta's six hit pitching, allowing two earned runs while Teодаo offense produced four in the second and final. Indianapolis topped Kansas City 8 to 4 in rain-shortened action.
Lieut. Charles C. Higgins, 22, former Mayo General Hospital service member, is appointed Camp McCoy's assistant athletic officer. A former St. OE College football center star in Davenport Iowa, Higgins earned three letters at center on the 1940 squad coached by Moon Mullins.
Philadelphia defeats Boston 7 to 5 in a 12 inning baseball game with late rallies. New York American Association context unclear. Chicago 1 Cleveland 0 noted with unclear WEO.
The report lists bouts across cities including Jimmy Bivins from Cleveland stopping Buddy Scott of Electra Texas, Jackie Wilson defeating Al Jolson in Los Angeles, Oscar Boyd beating Johnny Walker in Philadelphia, Bobby Ruffin stopping Sammy Mammone in New York, and Fritzie Zivic knocking out Baby Zavala in Mexico City.
Beanies softball team meets MPs of McCoy tonight in a crucial game following a 14 to 2 win last week. The Beanies aim to extend their limited streak against the MP squad this evening.
College baseball struggles to match football and basketball in attention yet revival efforts gain steam. Joe Bedenk of Penn State and Eppie Barnes of Colgate formed a National Association of Intercollegiate Baseball Coaches and scheduled a June New York meeting to push revitalization.
The Pittsburgh Steelers announced first choice in the National Football League draft. Duhart, a University of Florida graduate this spring, played halfback with the Green Bay Packers last fall under a special dispensation from the league.
Lefty Thornton Lee fanned 13 as Cleveland, Chicago, and New York contests unfold. Sox win 9th inning, Al Smith drives in decisive run. Yanks beaten by Washington. Detroit gains AL lead in 11 innings. Giants drop to two games back. Phillies suffer worst skid in NL.
National and American League statistics show leaders in batting runs RBIs hits doubles triples home runs and pitching. Notable figures include Holmes Boston Ott Brooklyn Etten New York Stirnweiss New York and Ferriss Boston among others with top marks across several categories.
Bill Steinecke a veteran catcher who had a spring trial with the Yankees formerly played basketball for a House of David team and wore a beard.
NEA Staff Correspondent reports in New York that Dave Ferriss, after eight straight wins, handles the end of the streak with good humor. teammates Cronin and Fox praise him while Ferriss endures fan attention and superstition about his hotel-room routine. His Shaw, Mississippi family remains his steadfast support.
In Minneapolis the bantamweight title fight Friday pits Tony Olivera against Luis Castillo with Olivera 122 pounds after Monday's workout. If he fails to make 118 he risks losing the $500 purse and facing a longer bout. Del Wisener reports a secret workout as Olivera eyes weight control, while a four round opener between Art Zambert and Bill Banson precedes the 15 round main event.
The NCAA and college groups promoted a 15 point voluntary plan to reduce travel, urging immediate cancellation of many events. Football schedules show few changes, with explanations about wartime delays, squad size limits, and long eastern trips, while Michigan coach Ray Fisher and others lead youth baseball instruction and regional development efforts across Kalamazoo Muskegon Detroit Flint Battle Creek Bay City Dearborn. Jimmie Fieweger grows into navy lieutenant and banks McFadden aids How ard’s 1945 freshmen squad with football coaching duties.
Washington reports begin next Tuesday on post war hunting and fishing plans. Rep Robertson of Virginia, chair of the House wildlife committee, announced proposals including greater Fish and Wildlife Service authority over impounded waters resources, duck stamp funded refuges, migratory bird feeding permits, a three month duck and goose season with zone boundaries set beyond state lines, and use of live decoys.
Baltimore reports a crowded field for the Preakness with betting focusing on two leaders. Hoop Jr. and Pavot attract the strongest wagering as riders shift plans and some horses may not start. Uncertainty surrounds Jeep and Brookfield entry, while Arcaro rides Devil Diver elsewhere.
Yesterday's action featured Dick Seibert's 12th inning two run homer giving a 7 5 edge over the Red Sox and Fred Vaughan driving Washington to a 5 3 win over New York with a trio of hits. Bobby Maier boosted Detroit as Doc Cramer scored on a tying tally in the 9th to edge the Browns 2 1. Johnny Hutchings four hits powered Braves past the Phils for their 15th straight loss, Goody Rosen noted. Dodgers extended an 11 game hitting streak with two doubles in a 7 4 win over the Giants.
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