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La Crosse Tribune

Location

La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Jun 19, 1949

Page

16

Raschi Delivers 6-3 Victory Over Indians to Halt Streak

Vic Raschi pitched six innings of three run ball to beat the Cleveland Indians 6-3 and extend the New York Yankees lead to four and a half games over Detroit. Cliff Mapes hit a three run homer, and Joe Page closed it out for New York.

NEW York Vic Raschi New York Yankees Cleveland Satchell Paige Indians Satch Yogi Berra Bobby Brown Yanks Raschi Hame Cliff Maps Mapes Dick Kryhoski Steve Gromek Ken Keltner Billy Johnson Bounder the Boone Oone Lou Boudreau Vernon

Major League Box Scores from June 19 1949

Raffensberger earned the win to improve to 7 6 while Hall took the loss to move to 2 2. Pitching notes show Berlich and Barr noted in the game with early bullpen work and extended relief. The box score highlights relievers and innings pitched across the matchup.

Fensberger Ho—D Hall G. Biliott Woiselie Raffensberger Hall Usme Berlich Barr

Maple Grove Pro Amateur Set for June 27

Arlan Johnson, pro at Maple Grove golf course, announced final plans for the Maple Grove Pro-Amateur tournament to be held Monday June 27. The 727 hole event is a fourth yearly affair after a war break with morning rounds and an afternoon 18 hole round. Johnson expects about 18 teams from La Crosse Winona area to enter. past winners include Jim Walsh and Jim Gelatt in 1948.

Arlan Johnson Maple Grove Jim Walsh Jim Gelatt Johnson la Crosse

Merrillan Defeats West Salem 8-2 In Home Game

Merrillan pitcher Bob Rhoges tossed a one hit game as Merrillan downed West Salem 8-2. The team broke a 3-2 lead with five runs in the sixth inning while Hayden caught for the winners. Merrillan will tangle with the Heiseman Old Styles on June 29 at Merrillan at 8 15 p m.

Merrillan Wis Bob Rhoges West Salem Salem Rhoges Hayden Heiseman Merrillon

Giants and Reds Triumph in Weekend Showdowns

Rex Barney fired a two run performance to beat the Chicago Cubs 2-0 for Brooklyn in Chicago. Dave Koslo rescued the Giants with a ninth inning relief win over Pittsburgh as Cincinnati and New York both won. Walker Cooper pace the Reds with a homer double and single in a 6-2 victory over Boston. Howie Pollet held off a Phillies ninth inning rally as St Louis beat Philadelphia 4-3.

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Hialeah Park Reopens to Visitors After Racing

Miami news reports Hialeah Park has reopened to sightseers as racing ends. Officials expect more than 500000 visitors during the coming race meetings and related events at the venerable track in Florida.

Miami Fla NEA Hialeah Park

Thomas Wrote Finis To Bright Career In North South Star

La Crosse standout Jim Thomas closed his high school basketball days at the North South All Star game in Murray Kentucky playing for the North squad. The Logan center scored seven points sharing runner up honors as he participated in the week of events, ceremonies and scholarships. Thomas earned a four year all expense scholarship offer from Murray and his future plans appeared favorable.

Jim Thomas Logan Frank Thomas Murray Jim Thomas Finis la Crosse Prep Murray State College Skinny Rangers Ordway Joe Richey St. John’s Ariz Don Kennedy New York Elmer Jordan Couer D’elane Idaho North Kentucky Mason Cope Southstar Brewers

Dedicate New Elroy Field at Elroy Wisconsin

The Elroy Athletic field dedication occurs Thursday evening June 23 starting at 7:30 with a Keendall versus Elroy baseball game. The schedule includes band performances directed by Ray Schultz, a twirling team exhibition, and a 8:00 anthem by The Star Spangled Banner. District Attorney Charles Curran will be guest speaker, with admission charged.

Elroy Wis Keendall Ray Schultz W. A. Brady Charles Curran Manston New Lisbon

Wright Tops AA Batting Lead With .365 Mark

Tom Wright a 26 year old Louisville outfielder moved to the American Association batting lead at .365 after seven day run of 11 hits in 25 appearances. Minneapolis shortstop Jack Maguire stood second at .356 with Don Lang Columbus at .342 and others nearby including Jack Tarshman Roy Hughes and Austin Knickerbocker at .329+.

Chicago Tom Wright Louisville Colonels American Association Jack Maguire Minneapolis Don Lang Columbus Jack Tarshman Roy Hughes Austin Knickerbocker Toledo

LaCrescent Faces VFW In Clash For League Lead

LaCrescent aims to seize the top spot in the City league by hosting the tail end VFW on Tuesday for the first Ladies Night of the season. Legion and AFL are also key contenders as the circuit tightens with Ona laska and Onalaska in the mix.

la Crescent VFW Legion Cardinals AFL Onalaska CIO the Legion George Lehrke, Jr Babe Harnish al Lowell Booker Parizek Don Wolf Junior Anderson Dave Ferris Vic Zahn Ferris Copeland

Mangrum Ties Middlecoff For Motor City Lead

Detriot action reports Mangrum of Niles Iowa shot a 68 to tie Cary Middlecoff for the 54 hole lead in the Motor City golf tournament at $2600 first prize. Middlecoff, Memphis doctor who won the National Open last week, posted strong rounds to stay atop with Mangrum while Hamilton and Ferrier chased in the pack. Ransom Turnesa and others trailed at the 205 and 206 totals after Saturdays play.

Detroit Chunky Lloyd Mangrum Niles Cary Middlecoff Motor City Memphis Chicago Mangrum Middlecoff Bob Hamilton Landover Henry Ransom St. Andrews Ill Jim Ferrier San Francisco Ransom Jim Turnesa Briar Cliff N. Y

Bobby Riggs Tops Seed in National Pro Tennis Meet

Bobby Riggs is seeded No. 1 and Don Budge No. 2 in the National Professional tennis championships starting Monday at Forest Hills. Jack Kramer, last year’s winner, is not competing. the field includes 48 money players with Frank Kovacs, Welby Van Horn, Cal Earn, Wayne Sabin, Elwood Cooke and John Nogrady among the others.

New York Bobby Riggs Don Budge Forest Hills Jack Kramer Riggs Budge Frank Kovacs Welby van Horn Cal Earn Wayne Sabin Elwood Cooke John Nogrady

Schroeder Wins Queens Club Title Over Mulloy

Ted Schroeder defeated Gardnar Mulloy in straight sets 8-6 6-0 to win the Queens Club singles title. The Americans will meet again in the Wimbledon first round Monday.

London Ted Schroeder Gardnar Mulloy

Junior Loops Open Monday in City Baseball Program

The city recreation department begins junior baseball practice and exhibition games under Rodney Martin at Copeland and Salzer fields. Division leaders organize sessions for Midget Cub and Intermediate leagues with daily pairings and times through midweek.

City Recreation Department Rodney Martin Recreation Martin Cub Copeland Eagles Dodgers Tigers Jack Rabbits Indians Red Sox Blue Jays Giants Rangers Sno-Caps Bob Bauer Salzer Field Love Lenser Quinn’s Hungry Point Scott’s Consolidated

Western Conference reports over forty five thousand student participants

A survey from Chicago shows more than 45,000 students in the Western conference competed in intercollegiate and intramural athletics last year. It lists 3,589 varsity veterans and freshmen number winners across 14 intercollegiate sports and about 4,000 more male students in 32 intramural sports.

Chicago

Nell K and Baby Comet Triumph In Gazelle and Astoria

Nell K from Springhill farm James D. Norris defeated Jazz Baby by a length to win the Gazelle at Aqueduct, with Adile third. Baby Comet, owned by Peter A. Markey of Detroit, took the co feature ahead of Red O Roses. Nell K clocked 1 47 4 5 and paid 8.90, while Baby Comet ran 1 07 flat at 5.50.

New York Nell K Baby Comet Aqueduct Race Track Astoria Springhill James D. Norris Jazz Baby Adile Peter A. Markey Detroit Centrifice

Allie’s Pal Wins Muddy New Castle Handicap

Samuel D. Sidell train Allie’s Pal won the $25,000 added New Castle Handicap at Wilmington by three and a half lengths over Paddleduck. Dobodura finished third as the mile and sixteenth race went 1.46 2/5.

Wilmington Del Samuel D. Sidell Allie Paddleduck New Castle Dobodura

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