City to Host District Tennis Meet By July 6
The city recreation department announced a district tennis tournament to determine area representatives for the Wisconsin Recreation Association Junior Tennis. Singles only across three classes with age limits for Junior Boys and Girls divisions. Entries due by June 27 and June 30 for the doubles event, contact Baker for details.
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Logan Breaks Streak as Brewers Edge Indians 5 4
Milwaukee edges Indianapolis 5 4 at Borchert Field in the doubleheader finale. Jester earned his fifth win with no hits allowed in relief. Thiel drove in the decisive run in the third as Walker Cooper and Bob Addis homered for Boston in the opener.
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Merchants At Whitehall Play Exhibition Under Lights
Eau Claire Baseball Merchants were scheduled to play Whitehall in an exhibition under lights Tuesday at 8. Whitehall will host Augusta in a league game Thursday June 28.
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Oakmont PGA Tilt Opens With Harper Aiming To Defend
Oakmont Pa readies for the 1951 PGA Championship with Chandler Harper defending his title. Experts favor Harper as the likely winner after testing Oakmont’s hills greens and deep sand traps. About 140 compete in a 36 hole qualifying, 63 advance to match play for the Alex Smith Memorial trophy and $250. The course stretches 6 882 yards with 37-35-72.
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Beraneks Nips Kabats in 6-5 Dustup at Longfellow Field
Beraneks nipped Kabats 6-5 after Kabats rallied to threaten a tie in the bottom of the sixth. Schwartz Huebner and Krajewski led a 13 hit attack for Beranek as Kamr and Krajewski pitched. Dog House won its 13th straight with a 14-11 win over Flame.
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Lagers Mohawks Set For Variety Doubleheader
The La Crosse Mohawks face Heileman’s softball team at Copeland Park in a doubleheader. Heileman’s pitching rotation features George B ex La Crosse State College ace, with Mohawks relying on Leon Johnson Frank Schiffer and Dave McPeak. The baseball tilt follows the softball opener with Heileman’s lineup including Ingham Bendel Ploof Bendel, and Cleary catching. Mohawks’ defense lines up with Weigent Parizek Anderson Wolf Johnson Glasbrenner Dunham Temp in the outfield and infield.READ
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All Star Poll Tightens As Fox Leads In Tribune Vote
The Tribune's all star poll shows Fox leading with 100 ballots as of now with Yogi Berra and Roy Campanella tied at 95 for next spot. Stan Musial Carrasquel and Ted Williams trail with 91 94 and 90ish in the crowd. Ballots accepted at the Tribune sports desk until the morning of Friday June 29 for national tabulation.
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Badgers Land Three On All America Crew
Three University of Wisconsin rowers made the 1951 All-America eight including coxswain Duane Daentl and engine-room rowers Jim Oran No 5 and Vic tor Steuck No 6. The Badgers earned the honor after winning the Marietta Regatta, announced by Royal Brougham of the Seattle Post-Intelligencer following consultation with top national coaches.
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Area Baseball Schedule Shows Wednesday Games Across District
Wednesday games include Little Eight matchups Viroqua Eagles at De Soto and Cashion at Westby. Madel at Lanesboro and Harmony at Preston also listed. June 28 features Westtral Wisconsin events with Camp McCoy at Black River Falls and other regional pairings across Adams-Friendship, Mauston, Sparta, Coon Valley, Soldiers Grove, and Prairie du Chien.
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Tuesday Night Industrial League Card at West Ave
The schedule lists Class AA games at West Ave and Memorial Field with matches Shamrock Tavern against Quality Lumber and Coal Co at West Ave 8:15 p m Heilemans versus South Side Tavern All Stars at Memorial Field West Dahl Motors versus Newburgs Also Class A games at West Ave 7:15 p m Rowleys versus Amber Ian Longfellow La Crosse Merchants versus M Supply Co Roosevelt Brown Derby Cafe versus Neon Supply Co Hogan Trane Co versus Swift Co
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Mohawk Coach Cancels Tuesday Practice
Coach Bill Meyer calls off Mohawk baseball practice for Tuesday evening. The Mohawks play Heilemans in a softball baseball double header at Copeland Park on Wednesday.
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White Sox never quit says Richards amid pennant chase
Chicago manager Paul Richards declares the White Sox will not quit as they hold a one game lead at the midway point and open a nine game homestand against Detroit. He notes pitching depth and walks as factors while praising Detroit’s strong outfield and Kell at third base.
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De Velis Tosses One Hit As Indians Win
De Velis earns his seventh win of the year while fanning 14 and walking 10. A third inning triple sparked the decisive rally as Cubs errors aided the Indians. Matulis credited with the win and Edwards charged with the loss.
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