Burdette Traded to Cardinals Shifts NL Pitching Balance
Lew Burdette, 36, moved from Milwaukee to St. Louis in a last minute deal as the Braves hope for strong returns from Gene Oliver and Bob Sadowski. Burdette, longtime Brave and World Series star, left a legacy with 179 career wins and three fall classic victories.
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Whitey Ford
Bill Pierce
Early Wynn
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Christy Mathewson
Philadelphia Phillies
Birdie Tebbetts
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Spahine
Dressen Selected as Detroit Manager Amid Slump
The Tigers fired Scheffing after a 24-36 start and a ninth place, 12 games behind leaders. Dressen, 64, has managed several major and minor league clubs and previously led Brooklyn to two pennants. He inherits a club struggling with infield trouble and batting woes as Detroit searches for stability.
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Associated Press
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Jack Tighe
Boston
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Norman
Onalaska Legion 9 Edges La Crescent for 2nd Win
Onalaska Junior Legion beat La Crescent 6-4 to secure its second Minnesota-Wisconsin League victory. Roger Jones struck out nine, walked three, and allowed eight hits to earn the win. Bob Lamb doubled and singled, Ron Allen doubled and singled twice, Tom Niedfeldt doubled. Mike Lathrop had four straight hits for La Crescent. Onalaska hosts Westby Thursday at 5:30 p.m.
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Bob Lamb
Ron Allen
Tom Niedfeldt
Mike Lathrop
Westby
Dowler and Gassert Sign Packers 1963 Contracts
Green Bay Packers receivers Boyd Dowler and Ron Gassert signed 1963 season deals. Dowler, NFL rookie of the year in 1959, has 147 receptions for 2,387 yards and 11 TDs in four seasons. Gassert, 6-3, 250, after knee surgery, returns from his rookie year injury.
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New Albin Pee Wees and Little Leaguers Rout Ward Opponents
The New Albin Pee Wees and Little Leaguers defeated 13th Ward teams 2-0 and 11-2 at Houska Park Monday morning. Ken Buege struck out 12 for the New Albin Little Leaguers. The Warriors are set to play at Brice Prairie Friday.
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Kralick Stars as Indians Stretch Winning Streak
Jack Kralick pitched five hitters and no walks to win his sixth straight for Cleveland as they edged Washington 1 0 on a ninth inning gift run. Duckworth balked in the run after a miscued grounder, while Kralick fanned six. The Indians move within three games of the Yankees in the tight AL race.
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Softball Classic League Schedule Tonight
Powell Park games at 6 30 and 8 00 p m feature Trane Co versus Johnsons Doughboy Flyers La Crescent big Co versus Maple Grove Country Club CLASS B matches Hogan Local 175 against Super Valu Trane Park South hosts Collins Sign Co against W A Katz Co Houska Park at 7 00 horseshoe event listed
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La Crescent Beats Waterloo 5-2 Then Falls 6-0 in Twin Bill
La Crescent defeated Waterloo 5-2 in the opener before dropping the second game 6-0 Saturday night. Rollo Fischer struck out 19 batters over both games. Jim Halverson won the first game. La Crescent meets Beloit next Saturday at Powell Park.
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La Crescent Golf Club To Hold Flag Tournament
La Crescent Minnesota hosts the second outing of the La Crescent Mens Golf Club at Ferndale Country Club Rushford. The event is a Flag Tournament with twelve golf balls awarded to winners. Breakfast served 6:30 to 8 a.m.
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Baltimore Boston tilt highlights key pitchers and scorers
In the American League summary Baltimore beat Boston with McCormick and Brown sparking the offense while Wood and LaMabe collected early hits. Tillman earned the win while McCormick went 2 for 3 and Wood 0 for 2. Washington, Cleveland, and Kralick against Duckworth and Leppert are noted with Kralick winning 7 to 5.
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La Crosse Junior Legion tops Houston 10-3 for league win
La Crosse rallyes to seven runs in the second inning to beat Houston 10-3 in Minnesota Wisconsin League play. Luehne pitched no-hit until sixth. unearned runs and four Houston errors cushion La Crosse 1-1 while Houston remains winless at 0-3.
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Glen's Bar tops Baldy's 26-9 in Tav ern League clash
Glen's Bar defeated Baldy's 26-9 at Central in a Tav ern League game to move to 7-0 amid a protest that could force a replay. Schmidty's beat Bohemian Hall 10-2 at Copeland Park. 400 Club won 12-8 at Pow ell Park. Joe's OK triumphed 11-3 at Houska. the Jungles won 37-14 at Powell.
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Dupas Wins Remains Middleweight Champion in Baltimore
Ralph Dupas retained the middleweight title with a 15 round decision over Denny Moyer in Baltimore. The Civic Center crowd was 2,544 as Dupas held on to the title amid a tight scoring battle.
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Fryers at Platteville in four team softball invitational
The Johnsons Doughboy Flyers travel to Platteville on June 29 for a four team softball invitational including La Crosse Platteville Madison and Beloit.
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