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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1973
Page
17
A fragmentary notice reflects sports style chatter with unclear names and events. The readable bits hint at a game result or confrontation but specifics are missing. The text lacks clear entities, dates, or places. no definite outcome can be identified.
Dick and Ann's moved to first in the National Division after a 6-5 win over River City Palace. Midway Bar climbed to top in the American Division with wins over Bohemian Hall and Popcorn Tavern as Ozzie's and other bars posted multiple victories. The Cubs and Trainees led their divisions in slow pitch, while the Hawks remained undefeated in Trans Fast Pitch.
Gaylord Perry was frisked in Cleveland and brother Jim Perry was Fisked in Boston amid umpire tensions after New YorkManager Ralph Houk protested Perry’s actions. In the same night the Indians beat the Yankees 4-2, ending New York’s eight-game streak. The Boys Club Pony League split a doubleheader as Blum led an 8-1 win and Barnes shut down the Juniors 2. The Angels beat the Royals 4-2 in a five-hitter by Nolan Ryan as Texas gained on California.
Team series BS'ers post 1940 marks led by Rich Schams 478 John Kelley 437 Chuck McGuire 425 and Jean Schams 455 Leah Shinkan 410 Lucy Bruning 360 Pollacks 696 high game 189 by Rich Schams 168 by Jean Schams.
Baseball stat leaders list top performers by batting, fielding, and pitching. Notable names include Blomberg Horton Mayberry Jackson Murphy Bonds Stargell Bench and Bonds along with pitchers Colborn Lee N Ryan Seaver Carlton and Sutton among leaders in hits runs and strikeouts.
Milwaukee AP report quotes Henry Aaron saying he may not break Babe Ruth's career home run mark in 1974. He cites needing too many games and hopes to hit 20 to 25 by All Star time if possible. Aaron, 39, notes Hank Aaron Day in Wisconsin with a Milwaukee Brewers exhibition and contemplates a post playing career in front office.
The IOC Executive Board upheld Johansson's 1952 Helsinki disqualification for lack of fighting spirit and ruled he will remain without a silver medal. IOC President Lord Killanin cited the nine member panel's rejection of the boxing federation clemency proposal and maintained the status quo.
Coulee Golf Bow 12, Bive bar Bob's Bar 14, Hide-A-Way 11, Bev and Bill's 11, Big Rivers 7, Dick and Marge's 4, Crescent Inn 7, Tip Top 7, Romance 6, This Old House 22, Toby's Bar 5.
West Salem edged Cochrane-Fountain City 7-6 to pull even atop the Coulee Conference race with Gale-Ettrick-Trempealeau. Arcadia topped Gale-Ettrick-Trempealeau 1-0 as Bill Flury allowed four hits and struck out 12. Melrose-Mindoro beat Onalaska 7-4 while Bangor shut out Holmen 9-0.
At Wimbledon the women lead as top players Margart Court and Billie Jean King eye major titles amid a reduced men's draw due to the ATP boycott. Court faces Karen Krantzcke while King meets Lucia Bassi as Evert and Goolagong seek form ahead of rivals Morozova and Bonicelli. Nastase dominates the men’s side with Borg’s record tie break and Connors defeating Farrell.
Whitewater Wisconsin driver Tom Bigelow aged 33 is tipped as a future star in USAC sprint car racing. Indianapolis press chief Bob Laycock calls him ready for a top team and notes his dedication and sprint/midget background. Parsons and Karl also seen as rising talents. Bigelow and Parsons have qualified for Pocono Schaefer 500. Karl seeks one of six remaining spots.
The Greater Milwaukee Open field grew with 13 more entrants including Lou Graham who has earned over $69,000 this season. The GMO runs July 5 to 8 but will miss stars Arnold Palmer Jack Nicklaus Lee Trevino and Gary Player who are taking the week off to prep for the British Open.
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