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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1935
Page
10
Milwaukee hosts an exhibition match as world champion Heil Products joins Schlitz Brown Bottles to finish state tournament affairs Monday night. The move follows initial reluctance after a roll-off for the Milwaukee Classic league title and after Hank Marino cannot defend his state singles crown.
Errol Olsen led the Major League season with a 194 average over 174 games, per Les Koblitz. Wenzel Wais of Peerless Beers followed with about 262. Peerless Beers posted 931 team average in 180 games, topping the circuit despite losing the league championship playoff to S. and Hinis.
Errol Olsen led the Major bowling league with an average under 194 as the season wrapped. He will compete in singles and doubles at the state tournament on Saturday at 3 40 p m, teaming with Bill Skok who finished with a 135 average in the two man event.
Louisville reports Joseph E Widener states Chance Sun will not start in the Kentucky Derby prep at Churchill Downs. The mile event for 1500 dollars was won by Milky Way Farm’s Whis Kole, a horse not highly regarded, after Chance Sun dropped from favorite status following recent workouts and a disappointing prep.
West Salem Wisconsin reports a 11-4 win as Art Salem and Art-Brother teamed for the victory. Johnny Walker C and Sanger scored three runs. five Haleys noted in the scoring. Long-distance swimmers coach Prtcherd for Salem included Donald O and pupils Marvin Nelson Miller and Lawrence Miller.
John C Burns hosted a dinner at the Hotel La Crosse for the Seventy-Twos bowling team and a gathering of veterans. The 72-year-old Oldsters included F R Schwalbe Will Aldrich Dr E B A Gotterdam and Charles Hunt. Youngsiders were led by Captain Billy Hunt Jimmy Wais Bob Hefti and John Erickson with David Faustmann home sick from measles. Guests included Clarence Joven Jack Lydiard Ray Hueb Pete Wais Louis Robinson Jim Lienlokken and Jake Vadesky. Burns urged youth bowling, thanked supporters, and pledged the Seventy-Twos will enter next year’s state tournament in Racine.
Thirteen players named J. Paul W. Selek Art Blaha Clif Leas Jimmy Coalclough Jim Kuch Ev Gees Don Groskopf W. Da Merz Kieth Smith F. Pitz Claire Stockers Jim Streck report for practice with the S. and H. City league d-ball team at Hogan field. Practice begins at nine oclock and suits will be measured after.
Detroit Tigers end a nine of 11 skid with three straight wins led by strong pitching from Joe Sullivan, Tommy Bridges, and Alvin Crowder. They beat the St. Louis Browns 11 to 3 as Goose Goslin hits a homer and Crowder allows nine hits. Yankees win ninth straight 9 8 over Senators. Dodgers top Giants 12 5 in a high total game. Cubs beat Pirates 8 0 as Henshaw outpitches Hirkofer. Reds 12 2 over Cardinals. Phillies-Braves game postponed.
The 18th annual Women's International Bowling Congress will resume activities in Chicago with teams from Chicago Milwaukee St Louis and East St Louis competing to challenge leaders. Omaha Neb was chosen host for 1936 tourney with Rochester and Buffalo among bidders. New officers elected include Birdie Speet Lola Lasher Laura Alexander and Mabel Sayge. Bertha Roseley of Grand Rapids leads the all events with 1739 while Hue Burmeister trailed at 1712. Des Moines Neil Kannard posts 393 in solo events and Grand Rapids pairs top the doubles standings with 1093 joint points.
Dale Alexander of Kansas City went four for four with a 400-foot homer and three RBI as the Blues beat Minneapolis. St Paul crushed Milwaukee 11 to 3 behind Shiver’s multi hit game and Stratton’s nine innings. Indianapolis widened its lead by routing Louisville 22 to 10 while Toledo stayed in contention.
More than 50 athletes from six Coulee conference schools gather Friday afternoon at Teachers College field for the ninth annual track and field tournament. Galesville aims for a ninth straight win but faces Holmen Bangor and Onalaska challengers after a recent practice in La Crosse.
Winona Minnesota special report shows La Crosse bowlers dominating a three game sweepstakes. Elvira Jefson won with 596 total and a 32 pin handicap. First prize paid ten dollars. 40 entries. La Crosse women earned 43.50 of the 60 prize money.
Tickets are on sale at three centers and from Intercity league club managers in La Crosse for a floodlit doubleheader at Athletic Park to open the diamond ball season. The Bhelians meet Peerless ten in one game and the S. and HH. and the Modern Laundry in the other. First game 8 p.m. Umpires Harry Grasskop and George Larson. Proceeds fund the lights. Mayor Boerner will throw the first ball. Season opens next Tuesday in Winona with La Crosse games Wednesday.
Yesterday results show St Paul defeating Milwaukee 11 to 3 while Kansas City beat Minneapolis 10 4 and Columbus vs Toledo was postponed due to cold weather. National League notes list Cincinnati 13 St Louis 0 and Chicago 3 Pittsburgh with New York Philadelphia at Boston postponed. Tomorrow features St Paul at Milwaukee and Minneapolis at Kansas City in American Association action.
Three La Crosse high schools will send top athletes to Winona for the southeastern Minnesota track and field meet. Aquinas, Central, and Logan provide depth in sprints, hurdles, jumps, throws, and distance events with several top entrants named, including Kinwitter Larson Kloss and Severson. The meet features strong relay and field event lineups from all three schools.
Tournament scores report several notable offers extended to Peterman by multiple schools. Peterman indicated one bid originated from a large central state college, signaling strong interest from major programs.
Mark Peterman, coach of Springfield high school basketball state champions, resigns Tuesday after 23 difference over pay. The report notes River Falls loss to St Olaf 1-0 and mentions unrelated baseball and college references amid unclear fragments from Northfield Minnesota sources.
Milwauker world champion Heil Froducts agrees to an exhibition match with Schulz Brown Bottles in La Crosse to close the state bowling tournament. Ned Day will lead the Heils with Hank Mavino out, Charley Daw mentors Schlitz with veteran guidance. Booster action dominates La Crosse today as local teams post top scores in morning and evening shifts.
New York Yankees manager Joe McCarthy is hospitalized with bronchial pneumonia and no visitors are allowed as physicians monitor his condition. Coach Arthur Fletcher will temporarily command the team.
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