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La Crosse Tribune

Location

La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Jun 30, 1954

Page

18

Braves Blank Cubs 7-0 as Wilson fires third shutout

Milwaukee pitcher Jim Wilson scattered five hits over seven innings to blank the Chicago Cubs 7-0, ending a three game skid for the Braves. Eddie Mathews powered the offense with his 14th homer and a triple, while Hank Aaron and Joe Adcock contributed key hits in a five-run sixth inning.

Milwaukee Jim Wilson Wilson Milwaukee Braves Chicago Cubs Cubs Braves Cub Eddie Mathews Mathews Joe Adcock Paul Minner Stan Hack Johnny Klippstein Bill Tremel Jim Brosnan Henry Aaron Bob Talbot Aaron Adcock Andy Pafko Danny O'Connell del Crandall Pafko O'Connell Talbot Klippstein Billy Bruton Johnny Logan Crandall Hal Rice Gene Baker Cooper Minner Baker Rice Hank Sauer Chicago Tremel Brosman Er—Minner Tre Detroit White Sox Harvey Kuenn Tigers Sandy Consuegra Mickey Mantle Yankee Boston Harry Byrd Tom Yorman Arnold Portocarrero Athletics Washington Mickey Vernon Bill Renna Richie Ashburn Pittsburgh Herman Wehmeier Stan Musial Willie Mays Giants Cardinals Gus Bell Cincinnati Redlegs Minnie Minoso Ralph Kiner

All-Star Baseball Ballot Instructions and Notes

All-Star Baseball ballot instructions urge fans to mail ballots to the La Crosse Tribune All-Star Baseball Editor by midnight Thursday July 1. Fans are reminded not to vote for pitchers while managers will name pitching staffs. voting credits players for their club positions at poll opening June 11.

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Giants win in 13th on Rhodes hit. Dodgers fall

Dusty Rhodes delivers a bases loaded two out single in the 13th to lift the New York Giants 4-3 over the Brooklyn Dodgers. The win keeps the Giants in first place, adding to late-inning successes this season. Dodgers Aaron Robinson and Campanella homered, but Hoak answered for the Giants in the 13th.

Associated Press New York Giants Brooklyn Dodgers Dusty Rhodes Giants Monte Irvin Milwaukee Bill Tayllor New Yorkers Brooklyn Dodgers Jackie Robinson Roy Campanella Don Hoak

Recreation Baseball PONY League Schedule

Memorial Field hosts two games Friday July 2 with Randall Graw Giants facing AFL White Sox at 1 00 and Fairies meeting 8 and H Braves at 3 00 Copeland Park hosts Doerflinger Cardinals against North Side team led by Nelson at 1 00 and Ellis Steelers versus North Side team led by Anderson at 3 00 On Saturday July 3 Memorial Field features Borden s Yanks versus Phillies at 9 00 and Onalaska versus Pirates at 10 30 Copeland Park hosts Dodgers versus North Side team led by Hall at 9 00 and AFL White Sox versus North Side team led by Eastman at 10 30

Pony League Memorial Field Randall Graw Giants AFL White Sox Fairies H Braves Copeland Park Doerflinger

Rhodes Describes Umpire Feud Then Giants Win

Jim Rhodes recalls Leo Durocher telling him to forget the umpire after a heated dispute. He delivered a bases loaded, two out pinch hit in the 13th inning, scoring two as the New York Giants beat the Brooklyn Dodgers 4 to 3 to extend their lead.

New York Leo Jim Rhodes New York Giants Brooklyn Dodgers Rhodes Giants Interborough Lees Billy Lees Frank Secory Giant Leo Durocher

Bears win and split as Northern League action unfolds

Eau Claire split a doubleheader with Fargo-Moorhead losing 7-3 and winning 11-5. Eau Claire blanked Winnipeg 1-0 while the second game was postponed by rain. St. Cloud routed Grand Forks 11-5 in the first game and lost 2-0 in the second. Duluth defeated Aberdeen 2-0.

Superior Fargo - Moorhead Eau Claire Wisconsin Winnipeg St. Cloud Grand Forks Duluth Aberdeen

Green Lake Yacht Club Regatta for Snipe Class Boats

The Green Lake Yacht Club sponsors a national regatta for Snipe class boats at Green Lake from July 16 to 18. Participants from across the United States are expected to compete.

Green Lake

Plans To Marry Florence Chadwick to wed F Wallace Tabler

Florence Chadwick 34 announces plans to marry F Wallace Tabler 38 an African game hunter lecturer and former newsman both from San Diego. They will be married in the fall following a cocktail buffet Tuesday night.

Hollywood Florence Chadwick F. Wallace Tabler Miss Chadwick Taber San Diego

Logan the Loge Shines at Shortstop But Fans Overlook Him

The NL shortstop Logan earns praise from peers and managers for his defensive play and quick, accurate throwing. Despite leading fielding for two straight years, fans favor flashier stars PeeWee Reese and Al Dark. Polls close July 3 at midnight. voters urged to back Logan, ss.

Johnny Logan Logan Johnny the Loge Charlie Grimm PeeWee Reese Brooklyn al Dark New York Grimm Milwaukee Cleveland Reese Dark PeeWee Frankie Frisch Frisch Lou Boudreau Boston Boudreau Jim Wilson Warren Spahn Jim Pendleton

Whitehall's Van Horn To Start Harness Races At 22 Fairs

Paul Van Horn of the Tri State Harness association will start races at 22 Midwest fairs this summer using the association starting gate. The program began Monday in St. Paul with pacers and trotters in work. Fairs on the schedule include Cando North Dakota Cannon Falls Rolla Langdon Hamilton Bottineau Trempealeau county Galesville Jacksonville Rochester Arlington Owatonna St Charles Bird Island Rice Lake Preston Fargo Wheaton Hutchinson Willmar Glenwood Viroqua Minnesota Wisconsin North Dakota.

Whitehall van Horn Paul van Horn Tri-State Harness Association Midwest St. Paul von Horn Cando N.D Cannon Falls Minn Rolla Langdon Hamilton and Bottineau North Dakota Trempealeau County Fair Galesville Jacksonville Ill Rochester Arlington Owatonna St. Charles Bird Island Minnesota Rice Lake Wis Preston, Minn Fargo Forman Wheaton, Hutchinson, Willmar Glenwood Viroqua

Boxers Fight Cards Report from West Coast Matches

Detroit results show Charles Liston outpointing John Summerlin in a 8 round bout. Richmond card lists Nunu Randle stopping Cleo Lane in 4 rounds. San Jose notes Keeny Teran stopping Tommy Rhett in 4 rounds.

Associated Press Detroit Charles Liston St Louis John Summerlin Richmond Calif Nunu Randle Cleo Lane Oakland San Jose Keeny Teran Los Angeles Tommy Rhett

15 000 Kids Attend School Autograph Craze By Braves

Milwaukee crowd of 15 000 at County Stadium watched five Braves players run an infield drill and then swarm the dugout for autographs. Joe Adcock Eddie Mathews Johnny Logan Danny O Connell and Jack Dittmer signed autographs as fans surged onto the field. Police restored order after a junior riot as the next autograph event by the packing firm is set for July 15 with outfielders.

Milwaukee County Stadium Milwaukee Braves Braves Joe Adcock Danny O'Connell Johnny Logan Eddie Mathews Jack Dittmer Bob Keely Adcock Mathews Dittmer Logan O'Connell

Doerres Hardware Offers Plastic Cork Coating for Pipes

An advertisement for a plastic cork coating product to stop sweating water pipes. Available at Doerre's Hardware, 302 Pearl St, priced at 2.15 dollars per gallon.

Doerre’s Hardware Pearl St

Inmates Send In Ballots for All Star Poll

MILWAUKEE tabulators report 510 ballots from 510 inmates at Waupun state prison for National and American League all star selections in Cleveland. Warden John C. Burke says prisoners favor the Milwaukee Braves in the National League with Adcock at first, Matthews at third, Logan at short, Aaron in left field, Schoendienst at second, Snyder in center, Musial in right, Campanella catching.

Milwaukee S. Madison St Waupun Wis Waupun State Prison Cleveland John C. Burke Milwaukee Braves Adcock Matthews Logan Aaron Schoendienst Snyder Musial Campanella

Dozen Swans Return to Monmouth Park Lake

Oceanport New Jersey Monmouth Park welcomes a dozen new snow white swans to its in field lake this season. Previous year's swans vanished mid season prompting chatter among staff about their racing preferences.

Oceanport N.J Monmouth Park

Chisox Fall Back Cubs Extend Streak

The White Sox fall a half game behind the Indians after a doubleheader split with Detroit, with a 10-3 loss and 5-0 win in the two games. The Cubs’ 11 game skid continued as Milwaukee’s Braves shut them out 7-0 in Chicago.

Chisox Chicago White Sox Cleveland Indians Chicago Cubs

National and American League Standings and Results Card

National League standings show New York leading with 46 wins and 23 losses, Brooklyn close at 44 25, Philadelphia 36 39, Milwaukee 33 47, Cincinnati 35 49, St. Louis 32 36, Chicago 23 43, Pittsburgh 23 47. Tuesday results include New York defeating Brooklyn in 13 innings and Philadelphia over Pittsburgh. Milwaukee shut out Chicago 7 0. American League lists Cleveland 47 22, Chicago 46 25, New York 45 26, Detroit 30 37, Washington 29 39, Philadelphia 27 41, Baltimore 27 43, Boston 14 42. Tuesday results Cleveland over Baltimore 5 1, New York 14 Boston, Philadelphia 3 Washington 2, Detroit 10 Chicago 3. Thursday games include New York at Boston. American Association updates Minneapolis 8 8, Toledo 12 1, Indianapolis 8 3, Columbus 12 9.

Giants Rhodes Chicago Cubs Milwaukee Philadelphia Pittsburgh Cincinnati St. Louis Cleveland Chicago White Sox Indians Baltimore Detroit New York Yankees Boston Washington Art Houtteman Orioles Dick Kryhoski New York Brooklyn American Association Charleston Minneapolis Toledo Kansas City Indianapolis Louisville Columbus St. Paul

Packers Sign Howton To 1954 Contract

Green Bay Wisconsin Bill Howton the NFLs top offensive end as a rookie two years ago signed his 1954 contract with the Green Bay Packers.

Green Bay Wis Bill Howton Green Bay Packers

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