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Newspaper

La Crosse Tribune

Location

La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Jun 15, 1963

Page

4

Spahn Wins 57th Shutout in Braves 3 0 Victory

Milwaukee pitcher Warren Spahn held the Phillies to two hits over a 3 0 win at County Stadium. The 42 year old veteran beat 21 year old Ray Culp as Tommie Aaron drove in all three runs, lifting the Braves to sixth place amid 10 937 fans including 5 000 on Buck Night.

Associated Press Vic- Milwaukee County Stadium Warren Tories Spahn Ray Culp Tommie Aaron Milwaukee Braves Braves Hawk Phil Adelphia Phillies Mack Jones Phils Jim Galvin Rube Waddell Crandall Warren Milwaukee Hank Aaron Culp

Braves Turnover and Farm System Decline Plague Milwaukee

Milwaukee slumps in eighth place as trade policy under McHale falters since Quinn’s departure. Critics blame veterans and high salaries, highlight the sale of Frank Thomas for 125000 as a costly misstep, and call for strong rookie infusion from the farm system to regain top form.

Milwaukee Braves Milwaukee John Quinn Philadelphia John McHale Thomas Braves Frank Thomas New York Mets Hank Aaron Billy Bruton

Dick Gunderson to Coach Elk Mound Next Year

Winona State catcher Dick Gunderson of Melrose will coach at Elk Mound High School next season. The item notes Barry Freitag now catching for Erie in the New York Pennsylvania League and Steve Wally signing with Washington, plus specifics from a Braves Phillies game and Spahn’s strong pitching.

Dick Gunderson Winona State Melrose Elk Mound High School Onalaska Prep Barry Freitag Erie Steve Wally Winona University of Minnesota Washington

Stigman Shuts Down Angels In Twins 3-2 Victory

Dick Stigman pitched a complete game for the first time in 16 days to beat the Angels 3-2. Earl Battey sparked the win with a seventh inning solo homer, and Bob Allison drove in two with a third inning homer. Stigman won to lift Minnesota within two games of Chicago as the club climbs to third in the pennant race.

Lew Ferguson ST. Paul Minneapolis Minnesota Los Angeles Dick Stigman Stigman Twins Sam Mele Ear Battey Bob Allison Allison Billy Moran Felix Torres Jim Fregosi Angels

Whitehall Names Lowell Glodosky New Football Coach

Lowell Glodosky is named head football coach and assistant basketball coach at Whitehall High School. He will teach history and previously coached football and wrestling at River Valley High School in Spring Green during 1962-63.

Whitehall Wis Lowell Glodosky Whitehall High School Glodosky Eau Claire State College Ft. Lewis Wash Spring Green River Valley High School

Twins Acquire Fornieles From Red Sox Trade

Minnesota adds right hander Mike Fornieles from Boston to bolster a stressed bullpen. Jim Roland lands on the disabled list after a June 5 tendonitis injury, keeping him out at least 30 days. Fornieles, 31, owns 70 games in 1960 a club AL record. he debuted with the Washington Senators in 1952.

ST. Paul-Minneapolis Minnesota Twins Mike Fornieles Boston Twins Jim Roland Fornieles Washington Senators Red Sox Roland Kansas City

Jones Wins Unpopular Decision Over Daniels in Teaneck

Pudgy Doug Jones, ranked third heavyweight, edged Billy Daniels 5-4-1 before about 4,000 fans. Referee Paul Cavalier gave Jones the lone vote as boos rang out. APwriters split with Daniels winning or drawing. Jones improved to 22-4-1 while Daniels stood at 18-3.

Teaneck N.J Doug Jones Billy Daniels Jones Daniels New Jersey Paul Cavalier Associated Press

Snowflake bid for Swenson ski berth fails

A Snowflake Ski Club protest failed to win Lyle Swenson a spot on the 1964 U S Olympic ski jumping team. Gene Kotlarek of Duluth was chosen instead after strong European results, with Swenson finishing sixth in qualifying. The six man squad includes Kotlarek Ballant, Martin, Hicks, Goyen, and Samuelstuen.

Westby Wis Lyle Swenson U.S Gustaav Raaum San Francisco Gene Kotlarek Duluth Minn Swenson Kotlarek John Ballant Jay Martin Minneapolis Dave Hicks Jerry Goyen Ishpeming, Mich Austen Samuelstuen Steamboat Springs Colo

Fryers host Platteville in twin bill at Powell Park

Johnson's Doughboy Fryers, fresh from a 9 2 upset of La Cres cent Concrete, meet Platteville Mound City Bank in a twin bill tonight at Powell Park. First game starts at 7 p.m.

Johnson la Crescent Concrete Platteville Mound City Bank Powell Park

Baseball Standings And Results From Friday And Schedule

Results show Washington 5 Cleveland 2 in a twinbill with a 19 inning second game. New York 4 Detroit 2, Boston 5 Baltimore 1, Chicago 3 Kansas City 2, Minnesota 3 Los Angeles 2. Upcoming games include Los Angeles at Minnesota and Baltimore at Boston. Standings list St Louis, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Chicago, Cincinnati, Milwaukee, Pittsburgh, Philadelphia, Houston, New York with various records.

Washington Cleveland New York Detroit Boston Baltimore Chicago Kansas City Minnesota Los Angeles St. Louis San Francisco Cincinnati Milwaukee Pittsburgh Philadelphia Houston

Spahn Extends Career Wins To 336 With 3-0 Shutout

Veteran southpaw Warren Spahn, at 42, blanked the Philadelphia Phillies 3-0 for his 57th NL shutout and career win number 336. He allowed three hits, struck out three, and walked one, extending hisseason record to 9-3 as he neared several all-time pitching marks.

Associated Press Milwaukee Milwaukee Braves Warren Spahn Philadelphia Phils Spahn

Christ Episcopal and Trinity Win Senior Church League Games

Christ Episcopal defeated Faith Baptist 26 9 with Ed Gansen and Fred Abraham homering. Trinity Lutheran crushed English Lutheran 39 5 as Jerry Thompson hit a grand slam. Junior Church League opens Monday with Our Redeemer versus Our Savior’s and Christ Episcopal against First Congregational at Memorial South and English versus Trinity at Memorial North at 6 15 p.m.

Christ Episcopal Faith Baptist Trinity Lutheran English Lutheran YMCA Memorial Field Ed Gansen Fred Abraham Jerry Thompson Jerry Harnish Trinity Thompson Our Redeemer Our Savior’s Christ Episcopal Meeting First Congregational Memorial South Memorial North

Play Better Golf Short Pitch Shot Basics

Short pitch shot guidance focuses on close stance feet, slight knee bend, right elbow tucked above the knee, left elbow straight, and swinging with the left arm. Maintain steady body weight on the left foot to swing down and through, using finger grip to cock and uncock wrists.

Wisconsin to Open Nine Day Spike Buck Deer Hunt

The Wisconsin Conservation Commission approved a general nine day spike buck deer hunting season from November 23 to December 1 and a variable quota plan for limited any deer hunting by groups in designated northern and west central zones. 5600 party permits allow extra deer hunting for groups of four or more with 25 percent allocated to county clerks on a first come basis and the rest by Madison drawings.

Spooner Wisconsin Conservation Commission Commission Madison Sha Rock Walworth Racine Kenosha Manitowoc Calumet Sheboygan Washington Ozaukee Fond du Lac Dodge Pierce Dunn Pepin Buffalo Trempealeau la Crosse Vernon Ashland County Park Falls Presque Isle Crandon Ashland

Fryers Topple Concrete 9 2 In Classic League Night

Fryers exploded for seven runs in the third to beat La Crescent Concrete 9 2 as Halaska homered and singled after a court case sought to bar him from play. Duke Coughlin also homered for the winners who improve to 4 3. Maple Grove Country Club shut out Trane Co 9 0 behind Ken Alexander four hits. Maple Grove moves to 4 3 while Trane remains 0 6.

la Crescent Concrete Halaska Duke Coughlin Flyers Powell Park Maple Grove Country Club Trane Co Ken Alexander Alexander Maple Grove Trane

Three Stroke Margin For Golf Co Leaders

Betsy Rawls and Gloria Armstrong hold a three stroke edge over 10 challengers after the opening round of the Cosmopolitan Women's Golf Tournament at Macktown. Rawls and Armstrong shot 37-33-70 on the 5935 yard course as the event pays 1200 to the winner and ends Sunday.

Rockton, Ill Betsy Rawls Gloria Armstrong Miss Rawls Miss Armstrong Macktown Clifford Ann Creed Sandra Haynie Fort Worth Tex Sandra Spuzich Indianapolis Marilyn Smith Judy Kimball Jo Ann Prentice Barbara Romack Ruth Jessen Kathy Cornelius Sandra McClinton Marcella Rose St. Louis Shirley Dommers Belvidere,Jr Lois Woodworth Rockford

Cleveland Senators Tie Major League Strikeout Record

Cleveland and Washington split a two game twinbill after a single triple header. The Senators won 5-2 in game one and the Indians claimed game two 3-2 in 19 innings for a combined 42 strikeouts, surpassing the previous record of 40. Washington pitchers fanned six in the first game and 14 in the second, while Cleveland hurlers struck out 19.

Cleveland Washington Senators Indians

Semi Pro Meeting To Organize Bangor Tournament

A meeting to organize the annual semi pro baseball tournament will be held at the Village Inn Monday night in Bangor Wisconsin. The tournament runs July 17 at Bangor West Salem Sparta Tomah and Black River Falls. Teams from La Crosse Monroe Vernon and Jackson Counties should send a representative or contact Leo Mashak in Bangor.

Bangor Wis Village Inn West Salem Sparta Tomah Black River Falls la Crosse Monroe Vernon Jackson Leo Mashak

Collins Sign Co. Earns Forfeit Victory in League Game

Collins Sign Co won a Class B league game on Friday by forfeit after Dairyland Power Co op failed to show, altering standings and giving Collins a win without play.

Collins Sign Co Dairyland Power Co-op

Major League Leaders in Batting and Pitching

Detroit star Kaline leads American League in runs and RBIs with 43 and 48 while Allison of Minnesota tops home runs with 16. Great and Aaron pace National League batting and RBIs with 351 at bats and 47 RBIs. Pitching leaders include Stock 5 0 for Baltimore and Drysdale 104 strikeouts for Los Angeles.

Kaline Detroit Malzone Boston Allison Minnesota Pearson Los Angeles Versalles Power Hinton Washington Clinton Cimoli Kansas City Wagner Aparicio Baltimore Wood Hinton Washington Stock Radatz Pascual Barber T. Davis St. Louis H. Aaron Milwaukee Flood Robinson Cincinnati White Javier Gonzalez Philadelphia Cepeda San Francisco Pinson Brock Chicago Skinner Banks McBean Pittsburgh Maloney

Washburn Wins 9th Minnesota High School Baseball Title

Washburn of Minneapolis edged Hibbing 9-1 to clinch the Minnesota High School baseball tournament title. Pitcher Dave Kern earned his second tournament win, while Springfield’s Mike Davison struck out 19 in a no hit game for third place. Anoka beat Brainerd 2-0 in the consolation with Bob Fenwick allowing only one hit.

ST. Paul Mike Davison Springfield Austin Bob Fenwick Anoka Brainerd Davison Hibbing Washburn Kern

Nicklaus Presses On Through Pain in Thunderbird Tourney

Jack Nicklaus battled a neck muscle spasm during the Thunderbird golf classic but finished with 72 and 141 total. He vowed to play the Open next week if needed, while Arnold Palmer led with Bobby Nichols and Art Wall close behind as 87 pros contended at Brookline.

Ho-Hum Gary Plaver Arnold Palmer Rye N. Y Palmer Bobby Nichols Associated Press Harrison N.Y Jack Nicklaus Nicklaus Brookline Mass Louisville Waterloo Iowa Art Wall, Jr South Africa Gary Player Sam Snead Jay Hebert Don Finsterwald Gardner Dickinson Joe Campbell Bob Duden Dick Crawford Canada al Balding Ben Hogan Hogan Lawrence Demarest Jack

Gaven Grob Named Cashton Grid Coach

Cashton High School appoints Gaven Grob as football coach succeeding Al Vandenberg who resigned to coach at Mayville High. Grob, a 1963 Winona State graduate from Caledonia, will teach physical education and lead the Cashton squad.

Cashton, Wis Gaven Grob Winona State College Caledonia Cashton High School al Vandenberg Mayville High Grob

Platteville Opens with 14-5 Win Over Prairie du Chien

Platteville defeated Prairie du Chien 14-5 Friday for its third straight win in the Southwestern Wisconsin Conference summer baseball program.

Platteville Wis Prairie du Chien Wisconsin

Boxing Results Roundup From New Jersey to Europe

Doug Jones defeated Billy Daniels in Teaneck New Jersey. Laszlo Papp stopped Charlie Cotton in Cologne Germany. Dick Wipperman beat Lloyd Washington in New Castle Pennsylvania. Billy Collins beat Guy Sumlin in Nashville Tennessee. Box scores from international and regional leagues follow with multiple league results across cities and teams.

Teaneck N.J Doug Jones Yonkers N.Y Billy Daniels Brooklyn Cologne Germany Laszlo Papp Hungary Charlie Cotton Toledo Ohio New Castle Dick Wipperman Buffalo Lloyd Washington

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