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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1935
Page
10
Boston battles to fix pitching as losses mount across the league. Ferrell leads Sox with eight defeats, while Marcum, Welch, and others stumble. Athletics and Yankees clinch wins as Red Sox, Senators, and Tigers drop games in a rough stretch.
Bergen Norway report notes the yawl Stormy Weather owned by Philip Le Boutilier of New York arrived port and won the Trans Atlantic race from New Port on June 8 after a 19 days 5 hours 23 minutes 10 seconds voyage. The rival ketch Vamaiie owned by Vidum S. Makaroff of New York finished earlier but gave the Stormy Weather a 43 hour handicap. The crew recalled a perilous mid Atlantic overboard incident and endured sunless crossings with bad weather most of the voyage.
Washington D C Friday saw two former champions start a 36 hole semifinal bid for the national intercollegiate golf crown. Charles Yates of Georgia Tech, the present title holder, faced Ed White of Texas in pursuit of a finals berth while Johnny Fischer of Michigan met Fred Haas Jr of LSU as Haas makes his debut in collegiate competition.
Johnny Novak announced he will accept entries for boys and junior city tennis championships for several days. He can be reached at 417 North Sixteenth Street. Fourth place in the American Whist League congress was won Thursday by Mrs. M. L. Alexander of Chicago, Mrs. W. D. Thompson of Racine, Wis., and Mr. and Mrs. Robert L. Persons of New York.
Alfred Perry, 30 year old British Hyder cup player, captured the British Open at Muirfield Scotland with a record equalling 283 after rounds of 67 and 72. Perry, left handed, tied Walter Hagen’s 1929 54 hole mark and overtook Charley Whitcombe for a 217 after three rounds, as Henry Cotton faded with 218 and others chased in the gale swept course.
New York promoters debate whether Max Baer or Max Schmeling will be Louis next metropolitan foe. Joe Louis plans a Chicago August bout with King Levinsky, with July as possible if prices fit. Mike Jacobs to decide whether to stage in Chicago ballparks or Soldiers Field. Baer expects September bout.
Des Moines reports seven of ten pre tournament favorites survived the opening but were ousted in the 36 hole quarter finals. Defending champion Leland Hamman of Paris faces Hal Chase of Des Moines in the top match while Johnny Goodman of Omaha clashes with Billy Cordingly of Des Moines. Johnny Dawson of Chicago meets Bob Conlon Jr of Oklahoma City and Bob Mektee of Des Moines faces Sid Richardson of Creston Ia as the tough day yields giant killers and budding talents.
Discussion of plans for a boys bicycle club started at a meeting earlier this week will be continued at a gathering open to all boys at the Fair Grounds race track Friday at 7 p.m.
Helen Hicks defeated H Austin Pardue 4 and 2 to reach the semifinals of the Western Open. Babe Didrikson overcame 18 year old Josephine Souchek one up in 19 holes as Friday’s play narrowed the amateur field to two. Hill defeated Phyllis Buchanan 2 and 1, while Rosenthal edged Ella Mae Williams 1 up. survivors advance to 36 holes Saturday. Walter Johnson mentioned in passing.
Dutch Holland, after a jaw fracture from a June 3 head injury, returns to hit a game winning homer in the eighth to fuel a six run rally as the Millers beat Toledo 9 to 1. The bench brawl scene followed Calvey's slide, with police halting fights and banishments issued. Milwaukee and Indianapolis split a doubleheader as Kansas City ties St Paul in the standings.
Oxford Nebraska reports burros cannot reach town this weekend forcing postponement. Athletic park plans Saturday and Sunday doubleheaders with night games. Saturday features Post Office deball club versus Legion after a killenball match at 7. Sunday hosts Firemen's d-ball against Tribune under lights and City league S. and H. to face an all-star squad indoors.
Galesville Wis opened its new floodlighted baseball park with a dedication Thursday night. Black River Falls defeated Galesville 6 to 3 before about 700 spectators. The program featured band numbers, speeches by A T Twelme and Bert Gipple, and a first ball pitched by Mayor Dr L E Naegeli to Joe Hegg and Ed win Jahn.
In Cremer's Jewelers vs Caledonia Street Merchants at Copeland park Cremer's held off a late rally for an 8 to 6 win after a three-run third inning sparked by Klawitter's homer. Loomis allowed only three hits through six, then two more exploded in the final frame.
Yesterday results show Milwaukee edging Cleveland and Detroit routing Chicago while New York and Philadelphia posted high scoring season results. Tomorrow’s schedule features Indianapolis at Milwaukee and Columbus at St Paul with key American League and National League matchups including Boston Philadelphia and New York Brooklyn pairings.
Long Beach hosts the second annual intercollegiate championships as six crews from California Wisconsin Syracuse Pennsylvania Washington and UC compete in 2000 meter heats at the Olympic Marine stadium to reach Saturday finals. California Pennsylvania Washington and Syracuse are favored to advance.
Detroit defector Marty Bagmatto squared off with Mickey Mixko in Lansing after a bout billed from Indianapolis. The card featured Lou Thomas and Chuck Yroods with several knockouts and a shuffled lineup across multiple cities.
Detroit manager Mickey Cochrane named a 20 man American League lineup for the all star game at Cleveland on July 8 with every club represented and players from New York Boston Cleveland Washington Detroit Chicago St. Louis. The roster includes five pitchers three catchers six infielders and six outfielders with Earl Averill injured prompting the last minute changes.
Iatercity Diamondball League lists third round games across Winona La Cronee and La Crosse with matchups like Peerless Beers vs Interstate Packers and Bub's Beers vs Webb Olis. The schedule spans July through August with multiple venues and dates, plus a Tribune Want Ad for small investments.
The Post Office, Weeks defeated Tribune 14 to 12 at Hood Street Playground. Bill Grady started for Post Office before introducing Russ Weeks to close the seventh. Bob Seitz walked four, letting Tribune slip, as weeks struck out three to seal the win. Scanlan delivered two homers for Tribune, with Adrian Fuchs homering and exiting after one inning.
Budge of Oakland defeats Christian Boussus 6 2 3 6 in fourth round as American contenders push through at Wimbledon. Mako, Wood, and Budge face tough matches in the last 16 while Jacobs and Moody advance in the women’s singles. Van Ryn loses to Perry in another close-looking match.
Troop 19 defeated Troop 20 16 to 4 in a Boy Scout game with 15 hits to 8. Sweeney led the winners with five hits in five appearances, Kruetz and McMann also contributed, while Hass and Mason comprised Troop 20’s battery. Two other games ended in forfeits when Troops 3 and 9 failed to field enough players.
Maple Grove women hosts Arcadia for a golf day with prizes for low net Mrs. H Hernker West Salem wins, low gross Mrs. Ruth Sehneider Arcadia, plus approaching and putting contest winner Mrs. Robert Hackner La Crosse. Bridge honors go to Mrs. Slaughter Arcadia and Mrs. Harry Richmond La Crosse. Hostesses Mrs. George Lee and Mrs. Fred Haydes.
Chicago veteran catcher Charles Gabby Hartnett and Mrs Hartnett announce the birth of their daughter Sheila Ann on Friday. The baby weighs 9 pounds 34 ounces. The Hartnetts already have a son.
The Intercity Diamondball league heads into a pivotal twin bill at Athletic Park this Friday as Peerless Beers aim to clinch the first half title against the Bub s Beers and Interstate Packers of Winona. Frankie Smith starts for Peerless. a loss could force a tie scenario with Sheldon Sheldons and postponed games affect forthcoming matchups.
American Legion d-ball team trips moved from West Avenue park to Dakota. The Legionnaires meet Husmann Cubs at 2 p m and then face Caledonia Merchants of Minnesota.
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