AFL Wallops CIOwn 2nd Round Opener In 13 To 4 Score
Summer in La Crosse brought uninterrupted senior baseball as AFL Wallops CIOwn 13 to 4 in the second round opener. Rod Martin takes charge of city baseball programs as onlookers note strong pitching by Hank Lukes and key wins by VFW and Peerless despite early weather delays.
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Milwaukee Journal
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Timmerman Leads Monroe County Batting Champion Race
Sparta Wis special baseball summary notes D Timmerman Ontario holds a .450 batting average from 9 hits in 20 at bats to lead the Monroe County league. M Johnson Cataract is second at .391, with R Steussel Cataract at .375. other leaders include B McCumber Sparta and E Kiddie Sparta among top hitters through the round.
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AFL rout CIO to seize second-round lead in La Crosse baseball
AFL defeats CIO 13 to 4 at Copeland Park as Don Glasbremer Connie Erickson and Don Schlicht each post three singles. CIO offense limited to six hits as Gabrielson retires the last four batters. AFL pitchers strike out 11 as the series resumes Monday with a postponed game.
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With Pleasure Earns Domino Handicap Victory at Arlington
With Pleasure, a 19 to 1 long shot ridden by a substitute jockey, won the Domino handicap at Arlington Park by a length over Armed the 1946 champion. Spy Song finished third in a 14 runner field as Sea Snack was fourth. With Pleasure paid 41.20 11.60 7.20 with Armed returning 3.20 2.80 and Spy Song 4 show.
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Myrtlewood
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Boston Signs Wildcat Second Sacker
Boston Braves announce the signing of second baseman John Hennerich from Northwestern. He will be farmed to Milwaukee for the American Association affiliate.
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Cowhig and Zilly Join Rams from Notre Dame
Two 1946 Notre Dame stars, Gerard Cowhig and John Zilly, signed with the Los Angeles Rams. Cowhig at six foot three, 210 pounds, and Zilly at 206 pounds, were among the era’s top pro prospects and may see significant action this season.
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President Truman Unveils Walter Johnson Memorial
President Truman unveiled a granite memorial at Griffith Stadium to Walter Johnson the Washington Senators great pitcher known as the Big Train. About 5 000 to 6 000 fans attended the surprise ceremony as Johnson’s records at the park were celebrated during the Washington St Louis game.
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Burnham Brothers Differ in Dartmouth Track Roles
Hanover N H Dartmouth features Jim Burnham as a hammer thrower unlike his brother Don who starred as the Big Green’s top miler. Jim’s event focuses on strength rather than distance running, marking a contrast between the siblings athletic paths.
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Timber Demand Targets Hardwood and Softwood Supplies
Lumber and pulp makers seek timber from soft-wooded trees for pulp and lumber while hard-wood species are requested for furniture and veneer manufacture.
Helsinki and Oslo Chosen for 1952 Olympic Games
The IOC selected Helsinki to host the 1952 Summer Games and Oslo for the Winter Games after a final session in Stockholm. Helsinki led with 14 votes. Los Angeles and Minneapolis tied for second with four each. Chicago Detroit and Philadelphia also sought bids.
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Slaughter Tops Star Voting in All Star Balloting
Enos Slaughter of the St. Louis Cardinals surged to the lead in the National League All Star ballot with 257 102 votes. Joe DiMaggio three time All Star holds second with 251 402 to Ted Williams 253 954. Balloting ends at midnight Thursday for the July 8 game at Wrigley Field Chicago.
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Wrigley Field
Millers Squeeze Out 7-6 Win Over Saints
In Minneapolis the Millers edged the Saints 7 to 6 after St Paul tied the game with three in the ninth. Rube Fischer held the lead until the eighth inning when bases were loaded and Steve Gerkin came in to save the situation.
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Rube Fischer
Steve Gerkin
McKenley Breaks World 440 Record At NCAA Meet
Jamaican sprinter Herb McKenley led from the start at the University of Utah, clocking 46.2 seconds to win the 440 at the NCAA championships. His time surpasses the 46.4 world mark and the 46.5 NCAA record, with 15,000 spectators watching in chilly conditions as Illinois led the team standings.
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Grover Klemmer
California
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Suggs Wins Western Open Crown in 4 2 Victory
Louise Suggs of Lithia Springs Georgia retained the Women's Western Open title by defeating Dorothy Kirby of Atlanta 4 2 in the 18th annual match. Rain slowed play but Suggs held a multi hole lead through 27 holes and closed with a birdie on the 34th green after a 10 foot putt. Mrs George Wilcox beat Mary Agnes Wall 1 up for the consolation trophy at 79 holes.
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Miss Suggs
Suggs
George Wilcox
Miami
Mary Agnes Wall
Menominee
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BAF Team Falls to Stanley in 7-5 Hard-Luck Game
Black River Falls opened the season with a 7-5 defeat at Stanley. Doud and Falls combined for 12 strikeouts while Art Rudolph homered for Black River Falls in Friday action.
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Hunter Defends Western Junior Golf Championship
Henry Mac Hunter of Santa Monica California will defend the Western Junior Golf Championship at Northwestern University course from June 17 to 20. Top juniors compete for the title and honors in this regional event.
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Henry Mac Hunter
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Northwestern University
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