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Newspaper

La Crosse Tribune

Location

La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Jun 19, 1945

Page

7

Beanies Host PW All Stars In West Avenue Tilt

Swish Beranek will start for the Beanies against PW All Stars in a 6:30 pm game on West Avenue. The lineup features Iry Wittenberg at first base, Bobby Moore at short, and veteran Corp. Charles Rose on the mound. The Prisoner of War team fields a fourteen man squad including McCoy and Rose with hard hitting outfielders and strong pitching.

Beranek Diaa Ft. Riley Kansas la Crosse Lake Ten Butch Iry Wittenberg Beanies Bobby Moore Yip Christopher Petsy Voss Ieee Ie Keegan Oung Wd Nook Riese Len Lieut Picker McCoy

Beanies lineup hints at updated front court

The Beanies look to feature Gregorich as the star in left with Stehle at center and John on the right. In the lineup include Casperson ur Nelson and Hachintote as key surrounding players.

Gregorich Stehle John Casperson Nelson Hachintote

Sherrer Wins Verdict in Eight Round Milwaukee Split

In Chicago last night Jimmy Sherrer of Milwaukee defeated Robert Fowler of Chicago by an eight round split decision. Fowler was knocked down in the fourth but recovered to trade blows in a toe to toe sixth round. Judges McManus and Klein favored Sherrer while referee Sykora scored for Fowler.

Chicago Jimmy Sherrer Milwaukee Robert Fowler Fowler Sherrer James McManus Ed Klein Frank Sykora

Yesterday's Stars sports brief recap

The Tigers lost 1-0 as Joe Orengo drove in the lone run for the White Sox. Howie B singled with Schultz. The Dodgers rallied with bases loaded in the 13th to beat the Giants 2-1. The University of Iowa announces a nine game football schedule for 1945.

Mike Tresh White Sox Minth Joe Orengo Tigers Howie Schultz Dodgers Giants University of Iowa

Dodger Pitcher Ben Chapman Ties Fort Worth Manager Role

The Dodgers expect Ben Chapman to manage Fort Worth when the Texas league resumes after Brooklyn purchases the Fort Worth franchise. The Brooklyn club completed the franchise acquisition.

New York Ben Chapman Dodgers Fort Worth Brooklyn

Bonham Wins Bronze Star for Heroic Front Action

State College Pennsylvania Lieutenant Jim Bonham former Penn State football guard receives the bronze star medal for heroic action on the German front.

State College Jim Bonham Penn State

Tenants in Shipston face eviction notices over lodger plan

Tenants of municipal houses in Shipston on Stour England may receive notices to vacate unless they take lodgers to relieve the housing shortage.

Shipston-on-Stour England

Seven Recreation Softball Games Draw Monday Night

City Recreation department held seven softball games on Monday evening featuring four Tavern league contests and three Girls league tilts. Oasis beat the Eagles 18 to 13 in tavern action, Hoflerauten fell to Wittenbergs 29 to 4, and Dicks defeated Wallies Bar 5 to 4. In Girls league play Heilemans crushed Star Knitting 33 to 0, Peerless beat Allis Chalmers 26 to 10, and Trane Company ten downed Riviera Sportswear 9 to 2.

City Recreation Department Oasis Eagles Hoflerauten Wittenbergs Wallie’s Bar Heileman’s Star Knitting Crew Allis- Chalmers Trane Company Ten Riviera

Minor league prospects draw scouts in a busy roundup

A compact roundup highlights young players catching major league attention. Ivory Ed Mierkowicz, 21, of the Detroit organization, stands out with power and six hits in a doubleheader last May. Fred Danneker, Art Fowler, Bob Wilson, and Sam McLawhorn also shine amid promising debuts and solid numbers.

Ed Mierkowicz Buffalo Internation League Tigers Fred Danneker Minneapolis American Association Fred Art Fowler Danville Carl Hubbell Bob Wilson Wilkes Barre Sam McLawhorn Bob

Major League Leaders In Batting And Pitching Scan

National League leaders include Holmes of Boston at .385 and Elliott of Pittsburgh with 47 RBIs. Holmes also paces runs with 50 and hits with 85. In the American League Cuccinello of Chicago hits .350 and Stirnweiss of New York drives 41 runs. Pitching leaders show Ferriss of Boston at 9 wins and 2.46 ERA.

Associated Press Holmes Boston Kurowski St. Louis Ott Giants Elliott Pittsburgh Olmo Brooklyn Barrett New York Walker Hack Chicago Lombardi Cuccinello Etten Stirnweiss Stephens R. Johnson Bostom Ellen McQuinn Byrnes Siebert Philadelphia Moses Torres Washington Hayes Cleveland Case Ferriss Christopher Cincinnati Detroit American Association Louisville Milwaukee Indianapolis St. Paul Columbus Minneapolis Kansas City

Women Open Play Begins at Highland Golf Club

Defending champion Babe Zaharias and Louise Suggs led a field of top players into the first round of match play after a rain-affected qualifying at Highland. Zaharias fired two 75s to reach the 32, while Miss Dunn, Marge Row, Ann Lewis and Polly Ann Riley also advanced with solid scores. Betty Jameson faces Marjorie Lindsay in a separate division as the tournament opens.

Mildred Babe) Didrickson Zaharias Los Angeles Louise Ubgs Atlanta Highland Golf and Country Club Zaharias Elizabeth Dunn Indianapolis Opal Hill Miss Dunn Indiana Quali Miss Suggs Marge Row Anniston Ala Ann Lewis Bloomington Polly Ann Riley Ft. Worth Tex Miss Riley Betty Jameson San Antonio Marjorie Lindsay Decatur Ision

Roy Hefte Tops Merit Badge Archery Shoot

Roy Hefte led the Merit Badge Shoot with a double American Round total of 1130, edging Robert Powell. In the women's division Mrs. H C Reuter scored 823 for the Double Columbia Round, with Mrs Walter Wilder second. Ebbert Dissmore moved to Archer class, Gretchen Grams to women’s Archer class, Hinkley Jenks and Monica Bennet earned the Toxophilite badge. A club business meeting follows Wednesdays shooting with refreshments by Beatrice Almos and the Stephans. The club will spend Sunday at Seven Elms Field range with lunch provided by the club.

Roy Hefte Robert Powell H. C. Reuter Walter Wilder Ebbert Dissmore Gretchen Grams Hinkley Jenks Monica Bennet Beatrice Almos Joseph Stephans Seven Elms Field Range

Best to the Best in Thoroughbred Lineage

A note on breeding theory states no foal out of an Oaks winner by an English Derby winner has yet won the Derby despite the simple formula used by many breeders.

London

Titans Close Season With Strong Detroit Golf Record

University of Detroit golf team under coach William Kelly Joyce finishes its season with five wins and four losses in a notable year.

Detroit William Kelly Joyce University of Detroit

Connie Mack Ends 47-Year A's Managerial Era

Connie Mack has served as manager of the Athletics for forty seven years marking a historic tenure in the club’s history. His long reign oversaw multiple championships and a lasting era in Oakland's baseball lore.

Connie Mack The A's

Dodgers Edge Giants In 13th For Sixth Straight Win At Home

Brooklyn rallies to tie in ninth then wins 2 1 in the 13th on Howie Schultz’s bases loaded hit as 29,866 watch. Dixie Walker’s RBI and a bases on balls fuel the late rally while Giants leave the sacks loaded. Tigers fall 1 0 to White Sox as Dietrich returns strong and Tresh drives in winning run in ninth at Comiskey Park. Other mlb clubs off.

Associated Press Brooklyn Dodgers Giants Ebbets Field Branch Rickey Brooklyn Park Howie Schultz Dodgers Dixie Walker Goody Rosen Schultz Ernie Lombardi Napoleon Reyes Detroit Tigers Chicago White Sox Bill Dietrich Dizzy Trout Mike Tresh Sox Joe Orengo Comiskey Parkans

Brewers win third straight over Columbus in 3–0 shutout

Milwaukee pitcher Owen Scheetz allowed seven Columbus hits as he earned his third shutout and team seventh win of the season. Five of six Brewers hits came in the fourth inning scoring all three runs to lift Milwaukee to second place.

Associated Press Milwaukee Brewers Columbus Milwauee Owen Scheetz Brews Louisville Colonels American Association Minneapolis Dick Calla Han Millers St. Paul Indianapolis Ed Wright Tom Sunkel Indians Johnny John Devencenzi Kansas City Toledo Clarence Marshall Mud Hens Blues Johnny Whitehead Milwaukee Wu Brunswick Bucha Scheets Stephenson

Becker Rejected for Army Duty Returns to Cubs

Becker Heinz Becker, first baseman for the Chicago Cubs, was rejected for army duty yesterday due to bad ankles. He attributed the problem to neuralgia and will return immediately to his team in the National League.

Dallas Heinz Becker Chicago Cubs Becker

Stiff Test For Parham In Milwaukee Welterweight Bout

Milwaukee welterweight Charley Parham meets Bobby Richardson of Cleveland in a scheduled 10 round main event at the auditorium. The card includes Savior Canadeo of Green Bay vs Billy Parsons of Chicago in an eight round bout and four preliminary fights.

Milwaukee Charley Parham Bobby Richardson Cleveland the Auditorium Savior Canadeo Chanute Field Green Bay Billy Parsons Chicago

Boxing Results From Multiple Cities

Boxers from Montreal Waterbury Pall River New York Providence Baltimore Chicago Newark fought last night. Johnny Greco won over Benny Singleton in Waterbury while Sonny Horne outpointed Bobby Brown in New York and Archie Moore stopped Georgie Kochan in Baltimore.

Associated Press Waterbury Conn Johnny Greco Montreal Benny Singleton Oscar St. Perre Pall River Jackie Donahue Atlanta New York Sonny Horne Valley Stream N. Y Bobby Brown Washington Pat Scanlon Solomon Stewart Providence Baltimore Archie Moore Los Angeles Georgie Kochan Akron Eddie Davis Johnny Ditto Drew Chicago Jimmy Sherrer Milwaukee Robert Fowler Newark Billy Grant Orange Nate Bolden

Pirates Pair Barrett and Russell Share Room and Games

Pittsburgh report notes outfielder Johnny Barrett and teammate Jim Russell live together in the same rooms, attend shows, and frequently play cards together as a close pair.

Pittsburgh Pirates Johnny Barrett Jim Russell

NRA training program trained 68000 marksmen for armed forces

The National Rifle Association’s pre induction training program has prepared and trained more than 68 thousand qualified small arms marksmen who serve in the armed forces.

National Rifle Association

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