VFW Seeks First Victory in La Crosse League Duel
In La Crescent tonight the VFW meets Schlitz at Copeland field in the first game of a doubleheader at 7 p m The Vets chase their initial season win while La Crosse leads a tight race shared by La Crescent CIO Peerless Onalaska Schlitz Legion and AFL Ball clubs hold 2 2 records with several players shining on the mound and at bat as teams head toward five games played next Monday and possible two losses for the eventual loop champion
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Schlitz
Copeland Field
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AFL
Jerry Arees
The
Gene Osgood
Alaska Crew
Osgood
Felker Boys
Larry Mitchell
Jim Sullivan
State Continues Embezzlement Case
MILWAUKEE The former Schroeder hotel cashier was back in district court as prosecutors seek more time to finish their investigation. The defendant, Mrs Schwender, remains free on a 5000 dollar bail as the embezzlement case progresses.
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Tavern League All Stars to Play Benefit Game
The Tavern League All Stars from the city schedule an exhibition Sunday at 10:30 a.m. on West Avenue to aid Ed Coady who broke his leg Monday night sliding into second base in a Viking contest. North and south side teams feature Fritzie Fitzpatrick on the mound for the north and Dave Bendel or Temp for the south with Eddie Dwyer catching.
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City Tavern League
Ed Coady
Midway Bar
West Avenue
Coady
North Side
Fritzie Fitzpatrick
Northern Stars
Ae Wolden
Mike la Fleur
Selke
Dvorak
Tanke
Beranek
H. Beranek
Zahn
Jansky
Przywojski
Bailey
Herlitzke
Get In Tennis Entries Today for City County Net Tourney
One day left to enter the city and county net tournament across girls boys and junior boys divisions. Bill Baker, city recreation department tennis director, sets Saturday June 26 as the entry deadline. Contact Baker by dialing 2730-M before the cutoff. The event crowns city and county champions and selects local reps to the state tourney in Milwaukee. Eligibility: junior boys under 19 by July 1, girls under 18 by Jan 1, and boys under 15 by Jan 1.
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City Recreation Department
Baker O Phoning
Milwaukee
Rain Halts Roosevelt Raceway Grand Circuit Night
Rain halted racing at Roosevelt Raceway in New York delaying the grand circuit event. Weather forced postponement, affecting drivers and schedule.
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N. Y
Roosevelt Raceway
Coon Valley Edges South Ridge In Night Diamond Duel
A 3000 crowd watched Vernon county park host dedication services for a new illuminated baseball diamond. Coon Valley edged South Ridge 4 to 3 as Umberger beat Freitag. Nordstrom and Nelson hit triples. Williams led South Ridge with three hits.
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Vernon County
Coon Valley
Umberger
Norm Freitag
Freitag
Drive on hole went to the right
A fragmented note describes a golf drive where the ball veered toward the right. No other readable context or names are present to establish a fuller event or participants.
Beloit model air contest awards third for Mosquito bomber
Ed Conrad placed third in the scale event at Beloit as part of the Thermal Dusters team from La Crosse. Bob Mendell flew the twin engine Mosquito model, the first twin engine flown by a 1 Knuckle Buster, with other Beloit competitors listed. Local aviation notes include Bob McGee’s first flight in a Stearman trainer and Art Millard offering weekly instruction at Given Hardware. Plymouth sponsors a model contest on Sunday June 27 at Copeland Park with 12 noon to 6 pm hours and entries due by 2 pm.
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Ed Conrad
la Crosse
Beloit
Bob Mendell
Danny Squier
Alfred Gildermeister
Dean Mendell
Art Millard
Copeland Park
Northern League games end in long losses for Wisconsin teams
The Eau Claire Bears lost 4 to 3 to the Fargo Moorhead Twins in a 16 inning contest. The Superior Blues were defeated 4 to 3 by Aberdeen in the first game of a doubleheader. Grand Forks took the second game 4 to 3 and 12 to 0, while Duluth swept Sioux Falls 3 to 0 and 10 to 9 in 10 innings.
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Wisconsin
Superior Blues
Aberdeen
Grand Forks
Duluth
Sioux Falls
Elks Take First-Place Tie In Hoganfield League Thriller
In the 16 inch Industrial league at Hoganfield the Elks tie for first after a 21 14 win over Heileman. Pouzar out pitched Koelbi. Frey Quinn Nystad and Priebe led with homers and multiple hits. Heileman’s offense included Frey and others with three and two hits respectively.
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Quinn
Nystad
Priebe
Black River Falls Triumphs Over Sparta 6-1
Black River Falls defeated Sparta 6-1 in a home game. Ernie Rudolph pitched for Black River Falls, allowing three hits and striking out 14. Dale Hausar led the offense with two hits including a triple. Kiddie started for Sparta, with line score Sparta 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0, Black River Falls 1 1 0 0 2 0 2x.
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Sparta
Ernie Rudolph
Black River
Kiddie
Fritsch
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Hoard
League standings and scores from American Association games
League standings show New York defeated Cleveland 4 0 while Milwaukee beat Indianapolis 10 6 and St Paul beat Louisville 2 1. Chicago and Philadelphia records unclear with mixed results. Washington and Toledo games postponed due to wet grounds. Wisconsin State League noted.
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Associated Press
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American League
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Wisconsin Rapides
Green Bay
Janesville
Oshkosh
Robinson Sparks Barons with 12-0 Exhibition Win
Robinson belted a two run homer and drove in eight runs in the third and added four more in the seventh as the Chicago Barons routed the CIO Laborers 12 to 0 at Copeland Park. Johnson starred with superb defense and two hits, while Smith of CIO held the Barons to six hits and seven innings.
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Recreation Softball League Matchups Listed
National League West games include Avenue Gateway Glass Co versus Swift and Co at Houska Park Ed's Tavern hosts La Crosse Merchants. South Ave S and H vs Newburg's Salser Tighe's Tigers vs Howie's. Hood St Gluggers play Owls in U League fixture notes.
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Gateway Glass Co
Ve. Swift and Co
Williams Sits As Top Individual Voter In All Star Poll
Ted Williams leads the All Star polling with 178 114 votes for Boston. Joe DiMaggio follows at 176 944 and Lou Boudreau 174 512 as votes total climb past 610 397 across 452 outlets.
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Pittsburgh Pirates
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Boston Red Sox
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Ted Williams
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Lou Boudreau
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Sportsman’s Park
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Cleveland Indians
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DiMaggio
Tribune Sports Desk
Indians
Joe
Stan Musial
Cardinals Camp Draws 30 Plus Pros From Region
More than 30 baseball players were set to perform for major scouts of the St. Louis Cardinals on Copeland field Friday morning. C. A. Marr leads the camp with 38 years in baseball. Registration stood at 27. players come from western Wisconsin eastern Minnesota and northeastern Iowa.
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Copeland Field
C. A
Runt) Marr
St. Louis
la Crosse
Old Styles To Play Rochester Twin Bill
Heileman’s Old Style Laer softball team travels to Chester Minnesota for a doubleheader. In game one Lagers face an all star Rochester city league squad with Frank Smith or Ronnie Barnes to pitch. In nightcap Swish Beranek pitches for Heileman against Rochester city champions Johnson service station nine. Team departs Mickey’s tavern at 5 p.m. Saturday.
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Lagers
Rochester
Frank Smith
Ronnie Barnes
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Clarence
Swish
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