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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1944
Page
10
An 11th inning rally lifted the Cincinnati Reds to a 3 2 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates. Woody Williams delivered the winning run as rain interrupted play twice.
In a crowded round of notes, Ernie Lanigan revisits major league milestones including Mel Harder's 200th win and near misses by Bush, French, Orth, Vance, Waddell, Adams, Luque, and Shawkey. The column also recalls Wilbert Robinson’s multi-league catching career and a tale of Herbert Hoover spotted by Bobby Dill.
Officials announce an amateur open golf tournament at the Butte des Morts club in Appleton Wisconsin on Sunday June 25 with three flights of medal play. Open to all Wisconsin amateurs and 500 in War Bonds and merchandise prizes offered. Seabees raise 1698.40 for the American Red Cross after Guadalcanal Bougainville New Hebrides and Aleutians service.
La Crosse Junior American Legion baseball action begins with a 6:30 p.m. practice at Hixon field Central high school. Rod Martin returns as coach and eligible players born on or after January 1 1944 may sign up tonight. Noted returnees include Orvie Wetzel and Charlie Schmikla as several players from the La Crosse high schools join later. Sunday the Juniors travel to Onalaska for their first contest of the season.
Francis Barrett relieved Emmett O'Neill to win in his first Columbus call up as Pinky Woods tossed six hit shutout to sweep two games against the Athletics. Rufe Gentry blanked the Indians with six hits in the opener and Joe Hoover drove in three in the nightcap as Detroit completed a double win.
Louisville 25 year old Jimmy Fox meets Minnesota’s Jackie Graves in an eight round main event at the Vocational School auditorium. Both weigh 124 pounds with Graves riding a rising streak and Fox a veteran record including bouts with Beau Jack and a 10 round draw with Henry Hook.
In Melbourne Australia weighs an all Australian car to meet post war needs as a world auto shortage could block imports for years after peace. The Australian Automobile Association also studies lend lease vehicle use.
The Columbus Red Birds beat the Milwaukee Brewers 8 to 5 to take a 2 1 lead in the series and tighten the gap to five games behind the leaders. Milwaukee’s slump continued as three Brewers pitchers yielded 13 hits while Columbus starter Partenheimer worked with support from Heath.
University of Wisconsin coach Harry Stuhlsdreher announced summer grid practice begins July 10 with three lettermen back. Newcomers include Pat Weber, John Davey, and Jim Kusa plus promising spring performers Earl Crum, Charles Kulawinski, Del Hawke, Ed Bahlow, and Joe Campbell. Navy V-12 trainees may affect roster as transfers loom.
In Detroit Pauline Betz of Los Angeles battles for a final berth as three Californians and a Floridian vie for the other semi. Betz, hampered by a shoulder, meets Dorothy May Bundy of Santa Monica while Doris Hart and Mary Arnold contest the other side. Hart defeated Catherine Wolf as Betz edged TZ Fry 4-6 9-7. In the men’s division Francisco Segura of Coral Gables and Billy Talbert of Indianapolis lead the field.
Boston, led by George Woods five hit shutout, dominates doubleheader with 5 0 victory after winning 6 0 in opener to run win streak to eight. Rufus Gentry limits Indians to six hits in opener as Tigers explode for 11 3 in nightcap. Newhouser, Gorsica, and others yield for Detroit. Browns surge past White Sox 10 3 to tighten AL lead.
Franks Demaree, 35, veteran outfielder, is released unconditionally by the St. Louis Browns. Vice-President Bill Dewitt announced the decision on Wednesday night, leaving the Browns at a 25-man limit. Demaree joined as a free agent just before spring training. The note follows the cutoff paragraph about forest-fire figures.
Walker of Brooklyn tops batting with .413, 83 hits and 18 doubles. Schultz of Brooklyn and Weintraub of New York lead with 44 RBIs. Barrett of Pittsburgh has 7 triples. Out of New York hits 16 home runs. Munger of St. Louis leads pitching at 7-1 with a .875 ERA.
In a tight AL matchup Gutteridge of St. Louis starred with triples and stolen bases, Crilenbine of Cleveland hit a homer, and pitchers Herder of Cleveland with Ruba of Boston earned the 6 to 1 win as team stats surfaced.
Chicago manager Jim Dykes did not attend the Sox at St. Louis game amid an extended banishment from Cal Hubbard. Dykes, 47, suffered severe dizzy spells Monday and Wednesday and was ordered to bed by his physician pending a diagnosis. he hoped to join the team in Cleveland Thursday night.
Chicago Tribune reports the 11th annual All Star grid game will be staged August 30 at Northwestern University’s Dyche Stadium. Proceeds benefit war charities. Bears join the event, marking their fifth appearance. many 1942 43 stars with military furloughs are expected to play. No balloting for players.
Chicago report states Bill de Correvont once a top high school football player and Northwestern halfback wed Wednesday to Dorothy Lagorio, a high school classmate. He serves as chief petty officer in the navy stationed at Norfolk, Virginia. Royal Air Force chess tournament entries include participants named Tulip and Bloom.
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