Weather disrupted La Crosse Senior baseball schedule summary
Rain disrupted the La Crosse Senior league causing multiple postponements and rescheduled games. Peerless Brews, AFL Laborers, and Legion lead the standings with two wins each while Onalaska CIO VFW and Holmen face key matchups. Round one extends into open dates. round two begins June 21 with AFL vs CIO.
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Peerless Brews
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Legion
Onalaska
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Peerless
Holmen
Pirates struggle as pitching falters in tight NL race
In a Memorial Day aftermath, the Pirates fall 7-3 to Chicago as no Bucco starter completes a recent run. Kent Peterson shines for Cincinnati in a 1-0 win over St Louis, lifting the Reds to fifth place and keeping Pirates in a seventh place tie. Yankees blank Giants 7-0 as city rivals clash in a charity game.
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Billy Herman
Pirate
Monongahela
Bucco
Pirates
Forbes Field
Chicago
Brooklyn
Cincinnati
St. Louis
Cardinals
Pittsburgh
Kent Peterson
Birds
Reds
Philadelphia
New York
Yankees
Giants
Mel Queen
Charley Wensloff
Giant
Mayor O'Dwyer
Quandt to Leave Tomah for Central State Stevens Point
Hale F. Quandt, longtime Tomah athletics leader and coach, will depart next fall to join Central State Teachers College in Stevens Point. He will share coaching duties with current athletic director George F. and teach mathematics, bringing a record of four straight undefeated football seasons and four state tournament appearances to the new post.
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Hale F. Quandt
Tomah
Central State Teachers College
Stevens Point
Tad
Madison
Westly
Quandt
Weatherman and putting key to open golf event
The forecast and course conditions loom over a 72 hole tournament in St. Louis. A steady opener of 68 sets a pace as players contend with a short narrow course and tricky greens. Experts expect a winning score near 277 four under par, with driving accuracy and especially the short game deciding the outcome.
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Ralph Guidahl
Baseball standings and schedule blur in scattered items
National League and American League standings and results are mixed with scattered scores and upcoming matchups. Notable items include Cincinnati 1, St Louis 6, Chicago 7, Pittsburgh 3 with other games noted as scheduled or to be played in twin bills and night matches. An incomplete note mentions Janky Jeanette, former Allegheny College basketball scorer, now on the Geter tennis team.
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St. Louie
Chicago
Pittsburgh
Cherney Hileman
Janky Jeanette
Allegheny
Geter
Linn Spencer Wins Fifth Race at Maywood Park
Linn Spencer, an 8 year old gelding driven by Buck mb of Northville Michigan, held off a late surge by Moble F to win the one fifth mile feature on the grand circuit at Maywood Park, returning 16.80 to win. Ouston Stone aboard Don Pronto led all grand circuit drivers with six wins in eight starts after a victory in race four. Col E J Baker announced Algiers, winner of Hollywood Park’s 50,000 Goldwest trot, will start here tomorrow night to avenge a prior narrow defeat by Billy Carleton.
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Linn Spencer
Buck Mb
Northville
Mich
Moble F
Maywood Park
Ouston Stone
du Quoin
Don Pronto
Col
E. J. Baker
St. Charles
Ill
Algiers
Hollywood Park
Inglewood
Calif
Billy Carleton
Blows sweep Splits in Summer league at Arcade
The Blows won three games from the Splits in the Summer league at Arcade alleys. The Blows posted 1810 total with 576 592 642. Splits finished 1691 on 567 591 533. H Wendling led Splits with 487, while M Hemleben of the Blows and Wendling each had 170 for high games.
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M. Hemleben
Wendling
Kilroy Signs 1947 NFL Contract with Eagles
Philadelphia reports Frank Kilroy giant tackle for the Eagles has inked his 1947 league contract. The former Temple star played in 13 games last season.
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Philadelphia
Frank Kilroy
Philadelphia Eagles
Temple University
Firearm Listings Highlight Various Guns and Models
A reader compiled an inventory of firearms by model and gauge including Remington Sperteman Remington Model 1 Winchester Model 42 Stevens single and double barrel Marlin rifle and other pistols and revolvers from makers such as Harrington Richards on a wide range of calibers. The list features 16 gauge to 38 caliber items with multiple automatic pistols and sport models.
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Stevens
Winchester
Harrington
Richardson
Roberts
Warrington & Richardson Sporteman
Junior baseball leagues signups due Monday
Rod Martin, head of the city baseball program, canceled today's meetings at Hixon Hogan and Copeland due to bad weather. Registration ends Monday with signups at Hixon and Copeland in morning and Hixon in afternoon. Players 11 and under form Midget league, 13 and under Cub, 15 and under Intermediate, 18 and under Junior, with at least one game weekly.
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Hixon
Hogan
Copeland
Bill
Martin
Brewers Beat Blues 5-3 In Rain Shortened Affair
The Milwaukee Brewers beat the Kansas City Blues 5-3 in a seven inning game on their home return from a road trip. Alvin Dark hit a three run homer, Buck Ross faltered late before Al Epperly calmed the game, and St Paul topped Minneapolis 5-2 in the other AA matchup. Don Lund sparked two HRs and two steals in support.
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Blues
Milwaukee
Fred Wolff
Alvin Dark
Buck Ross
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Phil Haugstad
Millers
Saints
Don Lund
Haugstand
Lund
Jack Paepke
Three Players Share Leadership In 72 Hole National Open
In St Louis, Harry Todd, Henry Ransom, and Chick Harbert shot 67 to lead the opening 18 holes of the 72 hole National Open at St Louis Country Club. Bobby Locke trailed by one stroke, with Bud Ward leading a pack of four at 68.
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ST. Louis
St. Louis Country Club
Texas
Harry Todd
Dallas
Henry Ransom
Houston
Chicago
Northmoor Club
Chick Harbert
Northville
Mich
Bobby Locke
U. S
Jimmy Demaret
Lloyd Mangrum
Byron Nelson
Vic Ghezzi
Cleveland
Boudreau Leads All Star Shortstop Race in Junior League
Chicago voting shows Lou Boudreau of the Cleveland Indians leading the American League shortstop ballot with 17,153 votes to Luke Appling's 12,972 as fan balloting for the 14th annual all star game at Wrigley Field proceeds. Buddies Kerr and Marion trail in the National League shortstop race, with Eddie Miller of the Reds atop the NL. The total vote nears 47,692 with multiple positions tabulated across both leagues.
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Philadelphia
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Fawards
Bears Blues Triumph in Northern League Night Wins
In Northern league action last night the Bears defeated the Duluth Dukes 2-1 and the Blues beat St. Cloud 6-3. Aberdeen crushed Fargo-Moorhead 8-2 while Sioux Falls topped Grand Forks 10-3.
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Superior
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Duluth Dukes
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Fargo- Moorhead
Sioux Falls
Grand Forks
New Grid Official Named by NFL From Penn
Philadelphia announces John A. Glascott of the University of Pennsylvania physical education department as the NFLs newest official. He brings 20 years of experience on the gridiron and officiating.
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Philadelphia
National Football League
John A. Glascott
University of Pennsylvania Physical Education Department
St. Louis Cardinals Not For Sale Says Breadon
Sam Breadon president of the world champions of baseball issued a brief statement denying reports he would sell his vast holdings and retire. The latest rumor claimed a group led by Postmaster General Robert E Hanegan and Edwin W. Pauley offered about 3 million dollars for the Cardinals.
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St. Louis Cardinals
Sam Breadon
Robert E. Hannegan
Edwin W. Pauley
Cardinals
Packers Will Play Without Small College Prospect This Season
Green Bay officials declined to pursue a tip about a back from a small Western College after receiving a coach’s letter detailing a player with a bad knee a twisted neck and repeated head spasms. The note says the prospect, weighed 165 pounds, could be exceptional but is hampered by injuries and training issues. Packers management indicated they could field the national league schedule without him.
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Frebel Leads Jays To Narrow Win Over Oshkosh
Roger Frebel of Green Bay pitched and batted the Bluejays to a 3-2 victory over Oshkosh in the lone Wisconsin State League game last night. Frebel allowed two hits, walked ten, and struck out six, with Stan Jok homering in the second inning. Sam Brewer of the Giants also excelled, fanning 17 while yielding six hits.
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Major League Baseball Leaders Summary
A compact recap of top season stats including leaders in batting runs and hits. Notable names: Mize, DiMaggio, Robinson, Spahn, Newhouser, Shea, Branca, Hutchinson, and several teams such as New York, Cincinnati, Brooklyn, Detroit, Philadelphia, and Boston. Includes batting averages, RBIs, doubles, triples, home runs, stolen bases, and pitching records.
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Mize
New York
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Cincinnati
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Gustine
Pittsburgh
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Chicago
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Hutchinson
Babe Zaharias Dominates British Women’s Amateur Title
Babe Didrikson Zaharias wins the British Women’s Amateur Championship 5 and 4 over Jacqueline Gordon in Gullane Scotland claiming a grand slam bid by winning the American title last year as well. British papers note mixed reactions with jealousy and loneliness surrounding the American star during the Gullane week.
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Scotland
Babe Didrikson Zaharias
Bobby Jones
London
Jacqueline Gordon
Britain
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Daily Express
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Eagles Open Slate Against Washington Redskin Rally
Philadelphia Eagles begin a 12 game NFL schedule with a September 28 game against the Washington Redskins at Municipal Stadium. Home games move to Shibe Park when available and the schedule lists games through December 14 against Green Bay and others.
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Richards Seeks First English Derby Victory
Gordon Richards, the only jockey with 3,000 wins and a British season leader, has yet to ride an English Derby winner, despite his long career and status in London racing.
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Gordon Richards
Great Britain
Rain Halts Play in Tavern Loop Night of Weather
Rain halted play in the 16 inch Tavern league Thursday night and threatens to wash out tonight's contests in the 12 inch Industrial loop. Seven games were scheduled, with matchups including Roosevelt Beanies, Gateway Co, West Avenue-81, and Trane at Hogan-Allis-Chalmers.
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Roosevelt Beanies Ve. Gateway Co
West Avenue
Wencel
Boxing Roundup: Cestac Knocks Out Thomas in D C
Abel Cestac of Buenoo Aires defeated Buddy Thomas in Washington D C by knockout. In Indianapolis Bob Garner of Louisville knocked out Booker Beckwith of Gary, Indiana in six rounds.
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Des Moines
Abel Cestac
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