Wilson Accepts New Mentor Role In St Louis
Wilson, named to a new mentor and coaching post after resigning as Cub boss, will take over duties in St Louis this Friday following a conference with general manager Warren C. Gesnd and Bill McKech. The hire marks a transition in the Cubs organization as a veteran catcher coach steps into a national league leadership role.
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Iowa Baseball Season Closes After Weather Shuts Short Campaign
The University of Iowa baseball team ended its season as Big Ten play finished with minimal games. Freshman Herb Preul pitched effectively, delivering a four hit shutout against Northwestern and strong work against Chicago.
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Central Winona game postponed after weather
Central Winona baseball was halted in the second after two Cen batters, Captain Harry and Gordy, hit back to back doubles. The Red Raiders led 1-0 when the call came. The game will be resumed next Wednesday at Hixon field. Friday the Red Raiders host Aquinas in the intra city opener.
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Nova Arrives In La Crosse For 10 Round Fight
Heavyweight boxer Lou Nova from Van Nuys Calif arrives in La Crosse Friday night ahead of a scheduled 10 round bout at the Vocational school Monday. Matchmaker Andy Skaff says Freddie Griggs of Memphis Tenn refused to fight Nova here and Pug Wilson, halted by Nova in Chicago, prefers to stay away for a few days. Nova previously stopped Hank Postoway in five rounds at Minneapolis, winning after a decisive punch.
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Army moves reshape college and pro football and baseball rosters
A New York sports column reports wide transfers and reassignments as the Army targets long stationed athletes. Players like Kirby Higbe and Johnny Sturm shift between camps. Fort Jackson cancels baseball. air force depots receive many ballplayers. rumors swirl about Maniaci and Leahy era decisions affecting postwar teams.
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Kabat tops Pla-Mor Tourney with 630 series
William Kabat claimed first in the singles half of the Pla-Mor bowling tournament, posting a 630 three game total. He earned $9, while Archie Currie, Bernie Osweiler, William Oliver, and Ed Bey finished fifth through eighth, collecting $4, $3, $2, and $1 respectively, with $38 total cash awarded.
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Bordens Sweep Tribune in Weekend Baseball Doubleheader
Borden's team defeated the La Crosse Tribune diamondmen in a Monday doubleheader at St Joseph's diamond by scores of 9 to 1 and 9 to 5. Winners included Dick Weigel and Dick Kleinertz with Bob Houlihan catching. Jim Pearse and Francis pitched for the losers, and Dick W. Monsoor and Jim Monsoor homered.
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Zuber Hurls New Yorkers To Win
Bill Dietrich held the Indians scoreless as the White Sox defeated Cleveland. Zuber contributed a decisive performance for New York in a game featuring multiple lead changes and key RBIs from Dickshot, Smith, Dietrich, Grant, and Webb. Stakes centered on the Sox securing the win and Dietrich earning the victory with Calvert taking the loss.
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Zuber Wins as Yankees Top Athletics 4-1 In Philadelphia
Bill Zuber earned his first start of the season in a 4-1 Yankees victory over the Philadelphia Athletics. He pitched into the ninth before relief from Jim Turner sealed the win for New York. The game details show a compressed line with key pitchers Collins Hemsley and AF aiding the effort.
Tigers defeat Browns 4 to 3 after 12 hits in St Louis
Detroit Tigers win 4 to 3 over the St Louis Browns on Tuesday, piling up 12 hits off three Browns pitchers. Eddie Mayo contributed a run and a double as the Tigers took the opener of the three game series.
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Senators Trim Bosox in Fenway Shootout
Johnny Niggeling pitched a four hitter as the Washington Senators defeated the Boston Red Sox 5 to 2 at Fenway Park. Niggeling and Ferrell Woods Lucier and Partee contributed to the win with strong pitching and timely hitting.
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Housewives Seek Part Time Work Through Want Ads
Read the daily want ads for opportunities as part time workers. The notes emphasize that housewives can find flexible jobs through classified listings.
18 Derby Entries Led By Stir Up Set For Churchill Downs
Churchill Downs to host the 70th Kentucky Derby with 18 three year olds to enter. Stir Up leads the field, eyeing a prize of 66 200 for the winner as hopes rise over the classic distance. Broad Grin and Broadcloth are also noted contenders in Derby trials as rivals weigh Stir Up’s endurance.
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Columbus Red Birds Extend Streak To Eight Wins
The Columbus Red Birds defeated Toledo 7 to 3 to push their winning streak to eight games. Wisconsin's athletic department reports a better year amid wartime handicaps with 600+ participants in about 100 contests and 1943-44 funds totaling 233 146.41 dollars. Board members cited indoor play space as a major physical training challenge.
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Camp McCoy Bowl Team Named for Marino Tournament
Camp McCoy soldiers were selected to represent at the 13th Marino tournament at Marino's Alleys in Milwaukee on May 20 and 21. The keglers include Corp. Miker Corp. Frank Adamczyk Martin H Corp. Rapart Bergdahl Pfc. Stanley Bunevich of the 1620 Service Company and Pvt. Art Brandt of the 156 General Hospital.
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Milwaukee high jump legacy tied to Wiesner family
Milwaukee echoes with the high jump tradition as Ken Wiesner of Marquette, a 6 foot 6 inch athlete, rises in current success while cousins Art Wiesner of Marquette and Fred Wiesner of Georgetown once held municipal records in the event more than two decades ago.
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Lulu Continues Training for Teaney Bout in Milwaukee
Lulu Constantino, New York fighter, arrived to finalize training for his 10 round bout with Harry Teaney of Cleveland, headlining a 36 round card Friday night. Oshkosh to host seventh annual state archery golf tournament May 21 at municipal course. Cernauti, capital of Bucovina, lies near the convergence of Soviet Russia, Romania, Hungary, Czechoslovakia and Poland.
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Red Birds extend win streak in tight AA race
Columbus Red Birds beat Toledo 7 to 3 to pull within one game of Milwaukee Brewers in the American Association as both teams chase the top spot. Grimm denies Cubs talk amid manager vacancy rumors while preparing for a doubleheader with the Blues.
Fights Last Night Highlights Boxers In Action
In New York Al Davis of Brooklyn stopped John Dougwillow of Boston after knockdown rounds. Johnny Wilson, Brooklyn, halted John Attley, also of Brooklyn. In Los Angeles Willie Joyce of Gary Indiana KOed Ray Lanny of California for the lightweight title.
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Rangers and Winth Hawks Postponed by Showers
Tuesday’s Logan Rangers vs West game at Copeland park was called due to intermittent rain saturating the diamond. If weather clears, the Rangers plan to host Winona on Thursday at the north side field.
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Baseball Leaders and Stats From the American and National Leagues
A recap of top batters, runs, RBIs, hits, doubles, triples, home runs, stolen bases, and pitching records in the American League and National League. Notable leaders include Hosteller Etten Myatt Hayes Gutteridge Schultz Lanier and Breecheen across teams like Detroit New York St. Louis Brooklyn Philadelphia Chicago and Cleveland.
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Wisconsin Valley League adjusts football schedule
The Wisconsin Valley Conference will play six football games next fall after the spring meeting. Nekoosa drops out, leaving Antigo Wausau Rhinelander Stevens Point Wisconsin Rapids Marshfield and Merrill in the league. Nekoosa and Tomahawk will still compete in league basketball.
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Racine YMCA Names New Men’s Program Director
Vine S. McCormick arrives in Racine Wisconsin to assume duties as men's program director. He previously served seven years as physical director in Evansville Indiana and held YMCA posts in Superior Madison and Wausau.
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Aquinas Blu Golds Edge West Salem Before Rain Pause
The Aquinas Blu Golds led 6 1 in three innings before old man rain halted play. Todd McEldowney pitched through pressure as catcher hurt and first baseman moved to battery. Charlie Schmickla powered the offense with walks and errors aiding the Blugolds. Next, Aquinas meets Central Red Raiders in intra city clash Friday.
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Multi player stars propel teams in tight games
Charley Schanz of Philadelphia turned back the Giants with one hit and added a game clinching base clearing triple in the ninth. Curt Davis of Brooklyn broke an 11 inning tie with Paul Waner on a single. Bill Dietrich of Chicago hurled five hits and scored the decisive run in the 10th against Cleveland. Chuck Hostetler of Detroit sparked a 4-3 win over St. Louis with a triple a double and a single. George Stirnweiss of New York contributed to a 4-1 win with three of the Yankees eight hits as Washington tied for a third place with Boston. Jim Russell of Pittsburgh collected two singles and drove in a run during a game winning rally.
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Phillies Double Up Giants Behind Schanz One Hit
Charley Schanz tossed a one hitter and drove in three himself with a ninth inning triple as the Philadelphia Phillies beat the New York Giants 8 to 3. Joe Medwick homered for New York, but Schanz and Philadelphia pulled away late overcoming Voiselle and Lom.
Pirates End Cardinals Duel With Fifth Hit Attack
Pittsburgh beat St Louis 3 to 1 after a late rally in the eighth inning. Preacher Roe worked seven innings allowing six hits before a pinch hitter finished the game as the Pirates bullpen closed out the win. Jurisich started for the Cardinals and was lifted after the eighth.
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Dodgers Win 7-6 in Opener Over Boston
In the opener of a two game series, Brooklyn edged Boston 7 to 6. Reliever Curt Davis lined a single to left scoring Jes Waner for the winning run as Brooklyn trailed early and rallied to clinch the victory.
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Colombia To Pay Bounties For Planting Trees Or Crops
Colombia plans to stimulate agricultural production by offering monetary bounties to planters for each tree or plant sown or set out, encouraging wider cultivation across regions.
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