Brewers Sweep doubleheader to take early AA lead
Milwaukee delivers a doubleheader sweep over Toledo to seize first place in the American Association as Louisville's slide continues with a pair of losses to St. Paul. Bill Davis earned his third win in relief, while Otho Nitcholas and Ralph Branca shined on the mound for the winners.
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Golf Finals Set For Today
In Indianapolis finals loom as top contenders Miss Freese of Portland and Mrs. Becker of Englewood reach semi finals. Defending champion Mrs. Zaharias of Los Angeles showcases form by beating Dorothy Kirby 4 and 3, while Miss Germain defeats Betty Hicks 5 to 3.
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Wiesner Beaudry Enter AAU Meet In New York
University track team entered in National AAU championships at Randall's Island New York City on Saturday June 30. Wiesner tied for indoor high jump title at Madison Square Garden last winter and set sprint records in 1945, with 100 yard titles in the slate. The pair plan to chase decathlon titles while in the east.
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Archery Club Plans Outdoor Fireplace Project
Gallup Stephans leads the Saak Misourins archery club with Walter Wilder Willard Tanke and H C Reuter. The group sets funds for a new outdoor fireplace and will volunteer time to build it. A club shoot is planned with the Elms range inviting archers to join.
Legion and Merchants Clash At Copeland Field Tonight
The Copeland Legion baseball nine hosts the La Crosse Merchants in a twilight game at 6 30. Stan McCurdy or Freddie Mier will start for the All-Stars with Frank Bachman chosen to handle mound duties by manager Bud Furlong.
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Hofbrau Triumphs 7-3 In Tavern League Clash
Hofbrau ten toppled Wallies Bar 7-3 at Copeland Park after Lewis and Wallace paired for the winning combo. Wallies Bar pitcher Paulson and catcher Allen starred defensively. Wittenberg’s defeated Dicks 10-2 with La Fleuer homers and Williams driving the offense. Eagles edged Roy and Sams 9-7 as Slaback fueled hits and quick double plays.
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Hogan Camp McCoy 1 vs La Crosse Traders
The match features Hogan Camp McCoy against La Crosse Traders in a regional showdown. Local teams compete with potential implications for league standings and future playoff seeding.
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Ruffin Stops Mills in Rich Field Prize Fight Night
In Richmond New York’s Bobby Ruffin 136 pounds knocked out Tommy Mills 129 percent Valley Stream New York in the first round. Frankie Wills 152 from Washington DC and Danny Meillan 160 Mobile Alabama drew in a four bout card.
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One of the Largest Civil War Horses Gelded
A notably large horse, measured at 17 hands 1 inch, was gelded in a Civil War context. The report notes its size among other steeds but provides few specifics beyond height and status.
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Seek Bids On Bangor Plant
La Crosse County board approved authorizing the delinquent tax assessment and equalization committee to advertise for sale the county owned Hussa Brewing Company property in Bangor to the highest bidder. The action nullifies a $10,000 minimum clause and pairs with other delinquent property resolutions. The board also approved a $100 appropriation for dedication ceremonies as Waterloo park is renamed Veterans Memorial park.
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Hank Greenberg Returns to Tigers for St Louis Series
Hank Greenberg rejoined the Detroit Tigers after four years in the army and is conditioning at home before a four game weekend series in St Louis. He is cleared from the army air forces inactive list and shows signs of his old form with a line drive to left field during readiness drills.
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Jays Down Hellcats and Planetismals Win In Recreation Baseball
In Copeland games the Blue Jays beat the Hellcats 5 to 3. The Planetismals defeated the Rodgers 14 to 7 with Johnson starting a late rally and Amidons hitting a timely double. Mar cou led the Planetismals with a single and triple while Smith added a double and two singles.
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Assemblers Defeat Office Force 6 2 In Postponed Game
In a postponed Allis-Chalmers loop match at the Fairgrounds the Assemblers topped the Office Force 6 to 2. Schomers earned the win as the game concluded at the venue.
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Thursday Baseball Results and Standings Snapshot
National and American leagues show team records and Thursday results. Highlights include New York 14, Boston 4. Detroit 5, Cleveland 1. St Louis 4, Cincinnati 6. Brooklyn 9, Chicago 5. Milwaukee 6-9 Toledo 5. St Paul 1-12. Louisville 0-0 with various notes on rain and uncompleted games.
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Blix Donnelly stars as Cardinals blank Reds and Cubs edge Pirates
Blix Donnelly pitched for the Cardinals and contributed offensively as they blanked the Reds while the Cubs defeated the Pirates 5 to 4. The Tigers cruised to a 5 to 1 win over the Indians.
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Split Turf's Triple Crown Split Turf's Triple Crown
New York reports the 50 000 added Belmont Stakes will split the turf triple crown for the first time since 1938 with six colts in contention Jeep Col C V Whitney favorite after Peter Pan win and Arnold Kirkland to ride. Eddie Arcaro shifts to Paror seeking redemption from Preakness showing.
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Engineers-Toolers crush Welder Ten 22-0 in league play
Engineers Toolers blanked Welders 22-0 at Hogan field with Ludwig pitching and strong defense. Heintz led the Welders with three hits including a homer while Nueman and North toed the mound for the losers. Line score shows wide margin and multiple misplays.
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Eagle Ten Defeats Camp McCoy Officers In Softball
The Eagle softball ten beat Camp McCoy Officers 6 to 2 on Wednesday afternoon. Potts went 3 for 4 to pace the offense. A rematch is set for Hixon on July 11. Wolden Seick Jem Wolden Godfrey and Littlewood contributed in the victory.
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Al Gomez Wins Three All-Star G Amongs Losing One
Baseball all star recap notes Al Gomez has won three All-Star games while losing one. The list cites top players by batting and pitching honors with teams Boston New York Brooklyn St. Louis Philadelphia Pittsburgh and Washington among those mentioned.
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Fifteen Schools Enter 48 Players in National Golf Meet
The 48th National Collegiate Golf tournament Opens at Ohio State with 15 schools entering 48 players. Notre Dame defends team title against Ohio State Michigan Texas Northwestern Minnesota while Louis Lick leads Minnesota for the individual crown and Tom Kennedy gates Notre Dame with Dick Whiting set to challenge.
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Minnesota
Louis Lick
Tom Kennedy
Rochester
Minn
Dick Whiting
Army Air Forces
Aoe Bradley Tech
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Purdue
Wabash College
Wisconsin
Trinity Lutheran Wins on Logan Field 6 to 3
Trinity Lutheran defeated Strei chers Wednesday on Logan field 6 to 3. Stauffer was the winning pitcher for the Lutheran ten and Augen suffered the setback for the losers.
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Cavarretta Leads Cubs To Fifth Victory
Cavarretta collected three hits boosting his recent 12 safeties in 17 at bats as the Cubs beat the city rivals 5 to 4 and move into second place. Wyse pitched winning his seventh. Yankees routed Red Sox 14 to 4 behind Feriss, with Overmire and Mann driving in runs. Tigers sweep three games by beating Cleveland 11 to 4 as Bagby faltered. Dodgers beat Phillies 9 to 2. rain left St Louis and Chicago idle in the American League.
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Gehrig Still Tops Home Run Pace in Bases Loaded Hit
The late Lou Gehrig leads in home runs with the bases filled. He hit 23 with three on during a 12 year stretch for the Yankees.
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