Veteran golfers tie for pro am crown with 103s
Maple Grove Pro Amateur 27 hole event ends in tight ties as seven teams finish within two strokes. Winners Herb Ristow Arian Johnson and Joe Ludden Bill Marquardt post 103, with four teams at 104. Ristow Johnson tied Nichols Weiss for best 1 count medals and led on 9 hole totals. Local golf figures Ristow Johnson Ludden Marquardt noted as prominent players from La Crosse Lake City and area clubs.
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Maple Grove
Ted
Herb Ristow
Arian Johnson
Joe Ludden
Bill Marquard
Ristow
la Crosse
Johnson
Lake City
Minn
Marquardt
Ludden
Ludden - Marquardt
Risten and
Nichols
Weiss
Horton
Jack Sciborski
Jerry Paul
Major League Leaders from AP Baseball Statistics
American and National League season leaders include batting averages led by Mantle and Mays, with Williams and Aaron among top hitters. Notable categories include home runs, runs, RBIs, doubles, triples, stolen bases, and pitching stats like strikeouts and earned run average. Leaders span teams such as New York, Chicago, Boston, Milwaukee, St. Louis, and Philadelphia, with key performances by Williams, Aaron, Mays, Musial, and Ford.
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Bate
Muttna
St. Lewis
Badges
Brookius
Ruse -Aaren
Milwaukee
Retingen
Cinemmmati
Rane
Asten
St. Moses
Leula
Hie
Seboendienst
Momal
Levis
Doubire
Brooklyn
Ec¢ Britten
Scheindirner
Milwauker
Jane Saree
Musial
Bt Lous
Mays
New York
Gilliam
Banford
Delphis
Behmidt
Loews
Strineruts
Webb Joseph To Clash Tonight In New Orleans
Spider Webb of Chicago battles Charley Joseph of New Orleans in a 10 round middleweight bout at Municipal Auditorium New Orleans. Promoter Benny Geigerman predicts a near capacity crowd above 9 000 and a gate around 20 000. Webb carries 22 wins 1 loss with 12 knockouts while Joseph owns 38 victories with five losses.
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New Orleans
Spider Webb
Chicago
Charley Joseph
Benny Geigerman
Louisiana Boxing Club
Municipal Auditorium
Webb
Idaho State
Uncle Sam
Red Elby
Joseph
Tosses and Draws Mark Long Career Remembrance
A veteran pitcher with a career spanning decades including wartime service during the Korean conflict is honored for his longevity and experiences on the mound and in the dugout.
Mauston Defeats Richland Center 9 3 in Scenic League
Mauston beat Richland Center 9 to 3 in a Scenic League baseball game. Richland Center out-hit Mauston 14 to 10 but Larry Larson pitched effectively to scatter the hits.
Bays Sign Kramer
Ron Kramer University of Michigan All American end signed a 1957 Green Bay Packers contract today. Kramer was the Bays No. 1 draft choice.
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Green Bay
Ron Kramer
University of Michigan
Green Bay Packers
Kramer
Bays
Seven Teams Enter Semi Pro Tourney
Seven Coulee Region baseball teams announced Monday they will enter the 1957 district semi pro tournament set for Bangor Coon Valley and Sparta July 8 to 14. District commissioner Leo Mashak listed Tomah Coon Valley Cashton West Salem Sparta Soldiers Grove and Bangor as entrants with eight to 10 teams expected and possible entries Westby Melrose and Onalaska.
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Bangor
Wis
Coulee
Coon Valley
Sparta
Leo Mashak
Tomah
Cashton
West Salem
Soldiers Grove
Westby
Melrose
Onalaska
White Sox Open Road State Tonight
The Chicago White Sox begin a 20 game road trip at Baltimore with Billy Pierce seeking his 11th victory. They hold a 32 game lead in the East and aim to pad it after a 13-3 road mark. they face Ray Moore, then Baltimore again, before a four game set with the Yankees. The Cubs start a 21 game home stand vs Philadelphia as Dave Hillman faces Jack Sanford.
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Chicago
Chicago White Sox
Baltimore
Billy Pierce
Sox
Comiskey Park
Pierce
Ray Moore
New York Yankees
Yankees
al Lopez
Chicago Cubs
Wrigley Field
Philadelphia Phils
Cubs
Pittsburgh Pirates
Bob Scheffing
Dave Hillman
Philadelphia
Jack Sanford
Tigers Send Olson Down to Charleton by 24Hour Recall
The Detroit Tigers optioned outfielder Karl Olson to the American Association after eight games with Detroit to make room for $25,000 bonus infielder Steve Boros. Boros, 1957 captain and 1958 captain-elect of the University of Michigan, played shortstop. The Orioles signed second baseman Ken Tippery for about $4,900 and assigned him to Knoxville in the Sally League.
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Detroit Tigers
Karl Olson
Charleston
American Assn
Steve Boros
Tigers
Boros
University of Michigan
Baltimore Orioles
Ken Tippery
Michigan
Orioles
Knoxville
Boning New York bouts result in Paris outpoint
Tony Decols of New York, 146 pounds, was outpointed in Paris at 143 pounds, in a Chicces event dated the 10th.
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New York
Tony Decols
Paris
McDevitt Shines As Dodgers Beat Reds 7-2 In NL Action
Brooklyn’s Danny McDevitt, promoted from St Paul, struck out 11 over seven hits as the Dodgers defeated Cincinnati 7-2. Klippstein allowed three in the second, Ciomoli homered, and McDevitt batted in a run with a squeeze bunt. Cincinnati’s slide continued, Pittsburgh beat Milwaukee. Brooklyn gains to fourth. Milwaukee clings to NL lead.
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Brooklyn
Danny McDevitt
Dodgers
Cincinnati
McDevitt
St. Paul
Brooks
Redlegs
Pittsburgh Pirates
Milwaukee
St. Louis
Philadelphia
Phils
New York
Greenwood, Miss
Macon
Cedar Rapids
Skowron Surges To .333 Hitting Hotstreak
Bill Skowron of the New York Yankees rises to sixth in the American League batting race after a .538 week, lifting his average from .293 to .333 with 14 hits in 26 at bats. Mantle strengthens his lead with a .379 mark and five homers, while Williams slips to .379 with 17 RBIs.
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Bill Skowron
New York
Mickey Mantle
Ted Williams
Gil Hodges
Stan Musial
New York Yankees
Skowron
Chicago
Washington
Roy Sievers
Yankees
Chicago White Sox
Mantle
Williams
Boston
Musial
Hodges
St. Louis
Brooklyn
Bob Cerv
Kansas City
Milwaukee Signs All Around Star Johnson
Lynn Massachusetts born 19 year old Lore Johnson an all round athlete signed a minor league contract with Milwaukee Braves chief New England scout Jeff Jones. He is expected to play outfield for the McCook farm in the Class D Nebraska State league after starring three years at Lynn English High School in basketball hockey and football with high school batting around .400 in hockey and football scoring.
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Lynn
Mass
Lore “Tippy’ Johnson
Jeff Jones
New England
Milwaukee Braves
Johnson
Braves
McCook Farm
Nebraska
Lynn English High School
Star Voting Here Hits 299 In La Crosse Tribune All Star Poll
Balloting reached 299 votes through Monday. Henry Aaron of Milwaukee leads with 249. Nelson Fox of the White Sox is second with 271. Five Braves top the College Region poll with Crandall Crandall at catcher and Schoendienst at second.
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la Crosse Tribune
Henry Aaron
Milwaukee
Braves
Johnny Logan
Ed Mathews
del Crandall
Red Schoendienst
Crandall
Cincinnati
Ed Bailey
Nelson Fox
Chicago White Sox
Aaron
Mickey Mantle
New York
Harvey Kuenn
Detroit
Ted Willams
Boston
Schoendienst
Mathews
Logan
Voles
Martinez Beats Gavilan for Second Straight Victory
Vince Martinez won his second straight decision over ex welterweight king Kid Gavilan in Jersey City. Martinez eyes a September clash with Carmen Basilio and may fight in Newark in August against Peter Waterman or Ralph Dupas.
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Jersey City
N.J
Vince Martinez
Kid Gavilan
Carmen Basilio
Newark
Peter Waterman
Ralph Dupas
New Orleans
Basilio
Ruppert Stadium
Billy Daly
Martinez
Gavilan
Waterman
Gavian
Olson Returns in Comeback Bout Against Maxim
Bobo Olson, claiming he is as durable as in his midtitle days, fights former light heavyweight champion Joey Maxim in a 10 round Portland bout. Olson, 175 pounds, faces Maxim about 10 pounds heavier as manager Sid Flaherty tests Olson’s readiness after recent defeats and personal troubles.
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Portland
Orewt
Carl
Bobo) Olson
Joey Maxim
Olson
Sid Flaherty
San Francisco
Maxim
Sugar Ray Robinson
Flaherty
Konovsky Signs Cardinal Pact for 1957 Season
Chicago Cardinals announce 245 pound lineman Bob Konovsky has signed his 1957 football contract. The Wisconsin alumnus played defensive tackle and offensive guard last season and is 22 with exceptional speed for his size.
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Chicago
Bob Konovsky
Chicago Cardinals
Konovsky
University of Wisconsin
Cardinal
County Board Proceedings La Crosse County May 1957
The La Crosse County Board met May 16 1957 at 9 30 a m in the Supervisors Room La Crosse with most members present. The claims committee examined claims including bonds court fees and per diem with detailed itemized payments and a district attorney opinion on travel expenses. Board adopted resolutions authorizing tax deed procedures and transfers of delinquent tax cases to the district attorney for estate probate and authorized sealed bids for tax properties.
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la Crosse County
Savers Ucem
Board of Supervisors
Wisconsin
Grant
City of
la Crosse
Said County
Ray Parmenter
Stratman
Zahn
Nibbe
Frederick
Affeldt
First National Bank of la Crosse
Henry J. Ahrens
Hoeschler Drug Co
Thos
Rballey
Ereeeed
Pone Ogura
Tri-State Printing Co
Juvenile Court
Willard Bi
County Bs
Mig
Tri-State Ice
Bohl Paper Co
P.M
West Salem Journal
Ais Henry
Ahrens
Adam Kroner Co
Eens Assn
Henry
Frank WN. Gue
Csen
Alice M. Moore
Veterans Service
National Tribune
Russell J. Sieger
Cscsece
ZB. FP
HK. Gansen
E. F. K. Gansen
F. K. Gansen
Nekola Bindery
Harley M. Olsonsone
la Crosse Telephone Co
Wil Defense University Extension Division
Fond du Lac
Atty Gece Fund
Ralph Cam Re
la Crosse Traffic Bureau
W. Affelet
Terpstra
R. Wallan Ortiz Young
la Crosse Tribune
la Crosse Printing and Engraving Co
MH. C. Miller Co
Lac Crosse Telephone Co
Bettel Office Supply
Wis Retirement Fund
Asso, Hospital Service Inc
Wis
County
Public Welfare Department
Mildred Fournier
Kox
Roy
Northland Stazhous Bus Lines
M. A. McGarty
Olga Swartz Office Supply Co
Tilman Bros Modern
Bpence McCord Drug Co
Hilten Pharmary
Pischike Motors
Helen A. Hanson
Dean S. Smith
Dre. Marshall and
Marshall
B. McNamara
M.D
Besta & Dlr
Pitepatrice Electric Co
Riteway
Park Department
C. Esser Co
Knudson
Cosco
la Crosse Steel Rooling and Car Co
Badger Lumber & Coal Co
Wusehe's Vue
Menger Plumbing and Heating Co
Pew
Valley Holessiers, Inc
Copeeeat of Gaseseipetee Institute “of ‘Appuen Science
Omy
Haze, Leichi
National Education Asan
University of Chicago Press
Curtis
Inc
The
Boothby
Oliver Office Supply Co
County Library
Ecsesscsee
Scscsvesee
la Crosse City
A. J. Francour
Amentsecsccevers
Rscoeveeve
Universal Photo Service, Inc
Lieder Lumber & Coal Co
Edith M. Brevig
Tae Forestry & Soil Conservation
Holmen Co-op Creamery Asem
Dolly Madison Dairies, Inc
Vansees County Board
W. Afteidt
A. Peterson
Cc. Johnson
Adeline Paulesseee LD
Beverly Beier Teene
Petty Cash A Senseen Eee
Park Department Anderson's
Arthur Boe
H. H. Harder
Hardee
Cca
Cscacece
Nive Be
District Autoreney
Walter Affeldt
Market St
Claims Committee
County Board of Supervisors
George Ompson JR
la Crosse, Wis
John Flynn
Resistant
Nick Antony
Cloud St. la Crosse
Mathilde L. Tracey
Onalaska
Peter Moret
St. la Crosse
Lawrence and
Della Weide
Wall
Eve Jen
Wail
Tien Riw
Northeast Corner
Southeast Corner
R A
B&e
George Brown
Victory Ave
Max and
Emma Smith
Evjen
Shelby
Isa
Board of Superevisors
Tan Sear
John and
Louise Oldenberg
Cireen Acres
Bitele
Tien
Sbore
Bluffview Land Co
Bryhn
Thomas
Evjien
Rebhan
Gibson
Affeidt
Bojen
Bvien
Tre
Kaul
Evien
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Arlan Johnson
Bill Marquardt
Tribune
Trivane Sports Baker
Gary
Johnson-Ristow
Ristow-Johnson
Par
Nerd Ristow
Arien Johteen
Oar Luéden
See Dohneen
Chuck Merton
Webster
Dave Newby
Jack Sciberski
Ken Wichols
Tiale Weiss
Teck Krothe
Jim Burnt
Meee Ring
Art Johnson
Ai Wingjee
Cheorge Hegge
Pass Mahien
See Welsh
Kark
Wiliam Byars
Ba Novak
Marry Kolter
Russ Owen
Doug Page
Jim Poré
den Iverson
van Bronson
Art Bronson
Major League
Associated Press
Leach
Wiliams Baeten
Cory
Krarsee City
Manius
Sirrorn Washington
Rene Hotties
Blevert
Gheowrts
Mite
Mainene
Garézer Batimore Wnianes
Borten
Kalme
Sonpeem
Berdant
Nieman
Seltimere
Mr Devgslé
Scowron
New Yort
Lemos
Rome
Rupe
Berton
Aparecia
Grim
Burming
Wynn
Cleveland
Goodfyear Service Store
DIAL
Mauston
Richland Center, Wis
Warden
Proof
Kentucky
Herb Kreuger
Torah
Ted Dreves
Bob Wais
Whimpy Miller
Don Hanson
Dick Spink
Dave Iverson
Ed Barkus
Horace Moran
Western Wisconsin League
White Sox
Associated Prom
Boston Red Sox
Sport Shop
Klippstein
Young McDevitt
By ED Wilks
the Associated Press
Brown
Joe Brown
Denver
Arlando Zulueta
Denver Auditorium
Unifax
Hank Aaron
HFC
America
Fifth Ave
Carmen
Robinson
IBC
Gaspar Ortega
Los Angeles
Tony DeMarco
New Jersey
Bobo Olson
Wanstare Folgers Coffee
County Board Proceedings
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