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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1956
Page
13
Chicago Bears announce signing of veteran end Gene Schroeder for 1956. Schroeder, a former Virginia Cavaliers player, begins his fourth season with the Bears.
Springfield, Mo Article notes Missouri Ozarks allow unusual snagging methods for suckers year round with a 30 day special season using treble hooks and heavy sinkers. Anglers fish from trees or stepladders as they flip out the hook and jerk to trigger a snagged fish, sparking a boiling battle.
In Richmond Virginia the Leigh Center bowling lineup is a Getz family affair with mother seen as the star. Father and two sons plus a daughter form the core while a third son serves as substitute in this family dominated team event.
Western Wisconsin league action centers on Norwalk La Farge tied 3-1, Ontario hosting last place Melvina, and Tomah top in Northern section facing Sparta. Viroqua at La Crosse Newburgs, Caledonia at La Crescent, and other regional matchups shape a tense weekend slate.
In St. Paul Minnesota middleweight Jim Hegerle defeated Joe Schmolze of Minneapolis by technical knockout in the 10th round of a 12 round match. Both fighters weighed 158 pounds and Schmolze was dropped in the first round for an eight count.
Chuck's U Bar stayed atop the Tavern League with an 16 13 road win over Gib and Rubys as Jim Jacobson and Ronnie Otto homered for Chuck's. Glen's, Ray's and Kabat's pursued second place with mixed results, while Vogue defeated Amber Inn 18 8 at West Avenue.
In Tribune Carrier League games at West Avenue, the Rangers beat the Hound Dogs 12-10 aided by Capt. Dick Limberg and Don Cagle five-run sixth inning explosion. Jim Ender hit a solo homer as Lynn Larson notched the win. Buzz Tarnutzer took the loss. The Rams topped the Blue Darts 4-2 behind John Haugen as Kelly Evenson drove in the decisive run. Tarnutzer allowed seven hits and seven strikeouts in defeat. Tuesday features Blue Darts vs Hound Dogs and Unholy Nine vs Rangers.
The Arctic tern leads a 25 000 mile annual migration from the Arctic to the Antarctic with banded birds found across southern and northern Africa, France, and Scotland. Other banded birds include a North Dakota pintail killed in South America and a California band found in England after 21 days.
Robert A. Gardner a 66 year old investment broker and twice United States amateur golf champion died Thursday. Gardner of Lake Forest suburb won the national amateur title in 1909 and 1915 and played on the Walker Cup team in 1922 1923 1924 and 1926. He was a partner in Miller Hutchins Co. and active in Chicago fund raising groups.
Shapely Marlene Bauer Hagge shot a record 69 to lead the Ladies PGA event by two strokes over 24 contenders. Patty Berg sits two back with 71, as the 72 hole medal play duel heads into the second round at a 6,415 yard Detroit layout.
Hillsboro defeated New Lisbon 13-2 to clinch the first round title in the Eastern Section of the Wildcat League. Pitcher Bill Stenerson hurled a three hitter with 15 strikeouts, homered three times, and led an offense that totaled seven hits. The win gave Hillsboro a 4-1 record, while a protest over an ineligible player forced a forfeit for New Lisbon in a separate May 27 game, leaving both teams at 2-2.
La Crosse Newburgs beat Cashton 8-4 as Stan McCurdy pitched eight-hit ball with nine strikeouts. Cashton scored all runs in the third. Newburgs added runs later for a 8-4 win. Mason, Parizek, Strittmaier, Larson, and McCurdy led with hits for Newburgs.
The Craft Cochran softball team from Waterloo Iowa faces co leaders Raymond Bros and Quality Lumber in a doubleheader at 7 and 8 15 p m Saturday Dale Johansen will start on the mound for Craft Cochran He has won 12 games this season with a no hit no run game in 1955 against Quality Lumber The lineup includes Clasen Laughlin Bantz and Johnson for Craft Cochran and Bud Smith Peterson and Harnish lead Quality. Raymond brothers batters listed with strong averages
Richmond Virginia pitcher Bill Voiselle, once a New York Giant reliever, recalls signing for 150 dollars in 1938 as a Ninety Six South Carolina high school star. He was promised another 150 if he stayed 30 days and sent to Moultrie Georgia, where he relied on a restaurant letter and crackers to eat until officials intervened.
MONROE Wisconsin sports writer Frank H Reichstein died today at St. Clare Hospital at age 42 after long illness. He worked as sports editor of the Beloit Daily News until two weeks ago and is survived by his widow and a daughter.
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