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Newspaper

La Crosse Tribune

Location

La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

May 02, 1950

Page

13

Tomah Indians sweep three events in meet with Logan

Tomah high school track team swept the 120 yard highs 200 yard lows and the mile at Memorial field on Monday, then won the 880 yard relay to clinch 64-44 over Logan. standout performances by Jim Cunningham Zimmerman Ted Lowe and Dick Shutter highlighted the meet with multiple seconds and thirds.

Tomah Memorial Field Monte Pelton Logan Indians Invaders Rangers Ray Zip Zimmerman Junior Robertson Papenfuss Cunningham Haefner Scott Robertson Art Sowle Jack Ammerman Harbaugh Jack Harbaugh Dale Warner Sowle Hackett Mesner Shutter Tippens Ronnie Cotton Cotton Thurston Arentson Beatty Rawhauser Lowe Rudolph Bert Burnstad Mosley Schliecer Boehm Warner Nante Mashenge Br Tomah

Holmen Nine Outlasts Trempealeau 8 7 In Conference Play

Holmen High School defeated Trempealeau 8 to 7 in a Coulee Conference baseball game. Holmen jumped to a four run lead in the first inning and added four more in the third, with Tenfield and Johnson pitching for Trempealeau and Holmen respectively as Tenfield went the distance.

Holmen Wis Holmen High School Trempealeau Johnson Tenfield

Aspenson Wins Golden Classic Singles in Decorah

Oscar Aspenson of Decorah led a large local turnout to the Sid's Golden Classic singles event in Decorah and won 146 dollars for first with a 794 series. Top ten finishers also included Bill Kingsley Cedar Falls 791 and Roger Grant Decorah 790 among others.

Decorah Oscar Aspenson Aspenson Bill Kingsley Cedar Falls Roger Grant L. Winger Don Aspenson C. Gardner Waukon W. A. Lange R. Jagerson H. Johnson Bob Hartley

Dr Eddie Anderson Named Head Coach of All Stars

Dr Eddie Anderson will coach the 1950 College All Stars for the game at Soldier Field on August 11 against the Philadelphia Eagles. He returns to Holy Cross this season after leading Iowa from 1939 to 1949 except wartime years and previously helmed Holy Cross 1933 to 1938. The Notre Dame star end under Knute Rockne has now two head coach roles for the All Stars following the 1940 team that lost to the Green Bay Packers 45 28.

Chicago Eddie Anderson Soldier Field Philadelphia Eagles Anderson Holy Cross University of Iowa Notre Dame Knute Rockne Green Bay Packers

Badgers Wallop Appleton Nine in Lopsided Win

The Wisconsin baseball team defeated Appleton 19 to 5. Don Schelfout and Red Wilson led the attack as Wisconsin exploded offense Monday night.

Appleton Wis University of Wisconsin Don Schelfout Red Wilson Geome

Seattle Gets 1951 WIBC Pin Tourney

The 1951 Women's International Bowling Congress tournament is assigned to Seattle. Detroit Omaha St. Louis and Syracuse vie to host the 1952 event, with Tuesday night’s vote to decide the 1952 host city as the WIBC holds its business meeting and banquet.

ST. Paul Minn Detroit Omaha St. Louis Syracuse N. Y International Bowling Congress Seattle

Bob Wilson Wins Big Ten Western Conference Medal

Bob Wilson, 1949 Wisconsin football captain, is named winner of the Western Conference medal given to a student at each Big Ten school. Athletic Director Harry Stuhldreher announced the selection Monday for proficiency in athletics and scholarship.

Madison Wis Bob Wilson Wisconsin Harry Stuhldreher

Eau Claire Abes edge Central 4 0 on Jordan one hitter

Don Jordan pitched a neat one hitter over Copeland field as Eau Claire topped Central 4 0. Matt Beranek doubled in the fourth to spoil a potential no hit bid, while Jim Evans and Joe Richardson split mound duties for Central.

Don Jordan Copeland Field Eau Claire Abes Central Wes Beranek Jordan Sparta Jim Chick) Evans la Crosse Joe Richardson Evans Don Jentch John Bowman Norm Gutsch Jentch Gutsch Jim Schlewitz Bill Metz Wayne Gilchrist DeMoyne Close del Cass Milo Shepardson Cass Jordar Beranek Jim Mason Jack Litsheim Close Richardson Voss Olitsheim Bowman Anderson Mason O Tanke Schlewitz Shepardson Metz Origgs Gilchrist Jentc Carroll and Hackett

Ruediger Places Fourth At State AAU Swim Meet

Dana Louise Ruediger of La Crosse earned fourth in the state AAU championships at J. E. Hamilton pool Two Rivers Wisconsin. La Crosse Teachers College student Jean Stobbe won the event and other results list Zastrow Suettinger King Nate among finalists.

Two Rivers Wis Dana Louise Ruediger la Crosse C. Emmett Benny) Ford Stobbe Emily Zastrow Joan King Margaret Suettinger Ruediger Pat Nate Zastrow West Allis Suettinger King Green Bay Nate

Cards Nudge Dodgers 3-2 In Late Ninth Tilt

The St. Louis Cardinals beat the Brooklyn Dodgers 3-2 as Enos Slaughter and Chuck Diering staged a late rally. Bill Howerton drove in the tying run and Willard Ramsdell’s wild pitch produced the winning run, moving the Cards into a tie for second in the league.

Brooklyn Joe Hatten Redbirds Hatten Chuck Diering Enos Slaughter Diering Marty Marion Steve Bilko Eddie Kazak Dodger Red Schoendienst Bill Howerton Willard Ramsdell Howerton Slaughter Schoendienst Ramsdell Boyer Lanier Cloyd Boyer Ted Wilks Max Lanier Dodgers Philadelphia Boston

Central Bests Abe Netters In Tennis Duel

Central High School defeated Eau Claire 5 to 1 in a tennis match. The Red Raiders swept doubles with Kroner and Miller winning 6 4 and 5 7 8 6 6 4 in three singles. Mason and Martin won doubles 6 1 6 3.

Raider Kroner Miller Olson Boyd Martin Mason Silbernal Dufrane

French Islanders defeat All-Stars 12 to 9 at Breezy Point

The French Islanders 16 inch softball team edged the Top Hat All-Stars 12 9 Sunday afternoon at Breezy Point field. Bud Schultz had four safeties in as many trips while Ken Thorsen hit the homer for the All-Stars. A grudge game with the Highlanders versus the Lowlanders is set for Wednesday at Breezy Point field.

French Islanders Breezy Point Field Bud Schultz Ken Thorsen French Island Highlanders Lowlanders

Decorah Pin Team Fourth In State Meet

Decorah Country Club bowling team led by Roger Wheatman Henry Ernst Archie Johnson Wilson Lange and Roger Grant finished fourth in the state tournament in Clinton. The team totaled 2746. In doubles Lange and Wheatman were 11th with 1169.

Decorah Decorah Country Club Roger Wheatman Henry Ernst Archie Johnson Wilson Lange Roger Grant Clinton Lange Wheatman

Fights Last Night by the Associated Pre

Montreal Laurent Street 158 in France hosts a boxing night with Steve Belloise, 161, New York, listed among participants. The report notes bouts and outcomes but lacks clear results and full card details.

Associated Pre Montreal Laurent St France Steve Belloise New York

AFL 9 Percent Drills Prepare for Evening Practice

The AFL baseball team scheduled a 5:30 p.m. practice on Wednesday at Copeland Park. All team members are urged to attend promptly.

Copeland Park

Brewers Edge Kansas City in 2-1 Home Victory

In near freezing weather the Milwaukee Brewers defeated the Kansas City Blues 2-1 at home. Ben Johnson allowed seven hits in a strong start for Milwaukee. The Brewers tied it in the seventh on a Logan walk and Weisenburger double, then won in the eighth when Moss was hit by a pitch and Sanders scored on Logan's single after Ford weakened.

Milwaukee Brewers Kansas City Blues Ben Johnson Indianapolis Louisville Columbus Toledo Minneapolis St. Paul Michkey Witek Kansas City Brewers Johnny Logan Jack Weisenburger Ed Ford Blues Howie Moss Ray Sanders Logan Ford

Badger 9 Adds Winona TC To State Schedule

Wisconsin’s junior varsity football team announced a five game slate by Athletic Director Harry Stuhldreher. The 1950 schedule includes at Illinois, at Minnesota, Illinois here, at Ohio State, and Minnesota here. A baseball game with Winona State Teachers College was added for spring, with plans to play en route to Minnesota for conference games.

Madison Wis Wisconsin Harry Stuhldreher Illinois Minnesota Ohio State Stuhldreher Badger Winona Minn State Teachers College Thea the Gophers

Standout Matchups Across Cities

Toledo faces Columbus, Indianapolis meets Louisville, St. Paul plays Minneapolis in a slate of scheduled games. The pairings highlight regional football or basketball showdowns without a listed results or dates.

Toledo Columbus Indianapolis Louisville St. Paul Minneapolis

La Crescent overwhelms Caledonia 13 2 in season opener

La Crescent Cardinals open 1950 season by beating Caledonia 13 to 2 at home. Lottes allows four hits in four innings with eight strikeouts, Zumach adds six K. LeRoy Harris leads La Crescent with a triple and two singles, while Niel Gittens hits a homer and a single. Caledonia’s Hefte and Rollins contribute several hits.

LA Crescent Minn Caledonia Lottes Zumach Cardinals LeRoy Harris Niel Gittens Walt Arnold Dick Hefte

Raider Golf Team Routs Eau Claire 9-3

La Crosse Raiders defeated Eau Claire Central 9 to 3 on Maple Grove course led by John Westerlund who beat Rasmus 3-0. Karl Schubert also won 2-1 over Tanner and Jack Schoenenberger edged Lamont 214-4. Bibby and Gregg ended even at 112-114.

Central High School Eau Claire Abes Maple Grove John Westerlund Central la Crosse Rasmus Karl Schubert Tanner Jack Schoenenberger Lamont John Bibby Gregg

Waterville Advances In NE Iowa Baseball Semifinals

Waterville high school defeated Waukon 5-0 to move into the NE Iowa sectional semifinals. Ronnfeldt allowed three hits for the winners while Bauer camper and Kerndt pitched for Waukon. Waterville will meet IC of Lansing for a shot at the Lansing New Albin winner with semi finals set for Wednesday.

Waukon Waterville High School Waterville IC of Lansing Albin Ronnfeldt Bauercamper Kerndt

Ed's Practices Set for Tuesday and Thursday Softball Drills

State Ed's Practices Ed's softball team will hold drills on Tuesday and Thursday at 5 30 p m all team members are urged to attend to prepare for upcoming games

Luther Beats Wartburg 8-3 in Conference Victory

Luther coasted to an 8-3 win over Wartburg after building a 5-0 lead in five innings. Les Olson allowed five hits through five, with Weberg finishing the eighth. Luther stole five bases and added three insurance runs in the eighth to seal the win. The Norsemen travel to Cedar Falls Tuesday to face Iowa State Teachers College.

Decorah Luther College Wartburg Les Olson Norsemen Weberg Luther Dewey Boeler Bahr Boelter Glesnes Cedar Falls Iowa State Teachers College Panthers

Shamrock and Neon Supply Face Off at Houska Park

Shamrock tavern and Neon Supply softball teams duel at Houska park on Wednesday evening. First pitch is scheduled for 5 p.m.

Shamrock Neon Houska Shamrock Tavern Houska Park

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