Cardinals Sweep Reds In Doubleheader To Lead NL
The St Louis Cardinals defeated the Cincinnati Reds 5-1 and 1-0 in a doubleheader to strengthen their grip on the National League lead. Max Lagier earned his fourth straight win in the opener and Al Jurisich threw a shutout in the nightcap. Chicago Cubs also extended their losing streak to 12 after two extra inning defeats to the Pirates. Nate Andrews blanked the Giants in the second Braves game after a 5-4 loss in the opener.
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Logan Spartans Set for Tuesday Baseball Meet
Coach Carl Matthusen will send the Rangers to Sparta Tuesday afternoon to face the Spartan nine who previously beat them 3 2 this season. Logan aims to catch up on postponed games despite a rough schedule while deciding between Wally Stuhr and Op YY Ape for the pitching role.
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Day Tops 496 Pin Lead In Local Bowling Match
Ned Day of West Allis Wisconsin posted a 496 pin lead over Adolph Carlson of Chicago as the local phase of a 54 game bowling match for a $2000 purse concluded. The event will finish in West Allis Friday Saturday and Sunday with nine games each.
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Magnificent Chestnut Derby Winner Sets Stage for Preakness
Warren Wright's chestnut horse Magnificent, guided by jockey Conn McCreary, won the Derby at Churchill Downs amid a 16-horse field as trainer Ben Jones eyes Baltimore for the Preakness next Saturday at Pimlico. The race showcased a fast pace with Broadcloth blocking Stir Up and Arcaro, Woolf clashing with Woolf. Derby earnings neared 2.13 million, a new record for the era.
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Aquinas Hosts Winona in season opener second game
Aquinas high school baseball meets Winona at Copeland Park on Tuesday at 4 p m in the second game of the season. Coach John Michuta expects Carl Schmickla on the mound with Frankie Quinn catching after a 3-2 loss to Independence in the opener. Schmickla allowed seven hits in his first start and aims to settle as the top Blugold pitcher.
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Arcade Victory Loop Meet concludes 1944 doubles and singles
The Arcade event closed with 24 doubles teams and 47 singles entrants. F Kopecky and G Klaus won doubles with 1171, while L DeJarlais and H Schultz were second at 1102. In singles E Rommel led with 598, R Fritz second with 576, R totaled 562 for third, and R Wilder had 560 for fourth.
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R. Fritz
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First Leg Of Pla Mor Sweepstakes Held At Pla Mor Alleys
Sixty eight entrants in the first leg and 92 other hopeful keglers signed up for the Pla Mor sweepstakes with out of town entries from 20 communities. Bert Mattie topped the scratch standings with 762, Tony D More led the scratch half with 771, Les Koblitz 755, and a 727 remains in the money as the event continues through Friday to Monday with reservations by phone.
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Viroqua Phy Ed Class Set for Thursday Demonstration
Viroqua Wisconsin special report. High school phy ed instructor Stanley Stevens announces a gymnasium demonstration Thursday at eight p m. Senior boys numbering eighty three will perform rings horizontal bars parallel bars springboard tumbling and military drills with new gymnastic routines.
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Brewers Sweep Birds With Twin Wins in Doubleheader
The Milwaukee Brewers defeated the Columbus Red Birds 8 to 4 and 7 to 6 to sweep the three game series. Cuban pitcher Acosta held the Red Birds to one earned run across the opener, aided by Pruett Culler and Norman homers. Red Barrett walked in the winning run in the ninth after bases loaded with two out. Simultaneously, the Minneapolis Millers beat Louisville 4-0 and 2-0 behind Curtis and Bain. St. Paul took both ends of a doubleheader from Indianapolis 4-2 and 6-3, while Kansas City lost twice to Toledo 2-0 and 18-4.
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Badger Hilltop Tie 1st For Coach Jones
Wisconsin Milwaukee outdoor track and field meet ends in a 65-65 tie as Badgers and Marquette share first place under coach Tom Jones. Ken Wiesner adds a meet record with 6 feet 4% inches in high jump, while Chuck Beaudry earns 15 points by sweeping sprints and high jump.
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Veteran Lou Nova set to face Chaney in quick knockout bid
Lou Nova, veteran of big bouts, faces 21 year old Colien Chaney in a 10 round bout at the Vocational school. Chaney, trained by Jack Hannibal, aims to upset the California favorite. Graves vs LaFever and two other six and five round bouts round out the card in Indianapolis.
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White Sox Sweep Twin Bill From Detroit Nine
The Chicago White Sox won both games of a doubleheader against the Detroit Tigers 4-1 and 4-2 before 25,151 spectators to sweep the three game series. Tony Cuccinello delivered a two run single in the nightcap sealing the win.
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Local Chapter Nets 2 829 Series In 700' BCA Telegraphic Tourney
The La Crosse chapter topped 2 829 on Sunday at Pla-Mar alleys led by Pete Wais 589 and Russ Braun 584 as Joe Wittinger sparked a 611 series for second team. Other chapters across Clinton Davenport Los Angeles Peoria Wilmington Easton await final tabulations with Up per Peninsula leading at 2 891. Eleven La Crosse members signed life memberships.
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Local boxing card features title hopefuls and a heavyweight bout
The state champion trails in the national finals while Henry Arm strong headlines as a slight favorite over Os borne, the 1939 1940 featherweight amateur champion and state AAU titleholder. The undercard opens with a four round heavyweight between Buck Veal and Billy Luff of the Twin Cities, with first bell at 8 30 and Jimmy Gill refereeing.
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Melbourne Harbor Trust studies postwar air transport impact
The Melbourne Harbor Trust Commission in Australia conducts a study on potential postwar air transport development and its effects on shipping, aiming to inform policy and planning.
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Eight Big Ten Teams See Action This Week
Eight Big Ten baseball teams will play multiple single games Friday and Saturday. Michigan, Minnesota and Purdue lead the league after strong wins, while Illinois, Ohio State, Wisconsin, Northwestern, and Indiana seek improvements as the season progresses.
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La Crosse Country Club Opens 18 Hole Course
After weeks on a temporary nine hole layout the La Crosse Country Club announces its regular 18 hole course is open. The full course is described as in beautiful condition with fairways and greens top quality and weather expected to help maintain it.
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Red Raiders to Host West Salem in Baseball Doubleheader
Central high school Red Raiders resume the schedule with a 4 p.m. Tuesday game against West Salem at Hixson Field after two postponements. Pitching duties are unsettled with top hurlers set to start one of three games this week against Winona and Eau Claire, while lineup spots feature Schultz Wetzel Solie Kleist and Blanchard in the field and Harris Zischke in the outfield. Salem aims to avenge a 3–0 loss earlier this season, as Bachmann held Central to three hits.
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Gersonde Wins Peterson Tourney in Cleveland
Russ Gersonde of Wauwatosa Wisconsin rolled an aggregate 1752 to capture the $3000 first prize in the 32nd Peterson individual bowling tournament which concluded last night in Cleveland.
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Baseball Openers Spark Nine Teams In Tight Set
In the opening games, Myatt's tenth inning single beat Philadelphia 2-1 for Washington, Estalella drives in runs with a triple and homer in a 7-3 A's win. Dietrich scatters Detroit hits, Cuccinello delivers in ninth for White Sox 4-2. Kramer tops Browns as Reynolds limits Indians in doubleheader split. Rucker's ninth inning single wins for Giants. Andrews blanks Giants in nightcap. Elliott homers twice for Pirates in 6-5 win then Rubeling nets the late 3-2 comeback. Lanier wins for Cardinals with Jurisich in shutout, Litwhiler supplies lone run.
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Wisconsin Bowling Tour finds leaders weathering weekend play
Milwaukee area bowlers held ground as the Wisconsin State Bowling tournament advances toward a final Sunday. Notable readings include J Hirsch and W Krueger posting 1255 in minor doubles and J Diederich leading minor all events with 1829. Regular standings list Nickel Hardware and Century Club atop team totals.
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League Leaders Across Major Batting and Pitching Lists
National League leaders include Walker of Brooklyn at .421 with Medwick and Borda garay of New York and Brooklyn on numerous categories. Schultz of Brooklyn leads with 26 RBIs. Holmes of Boston has 27 hits. Medwick, Louis, and Adams top doubles. Barrett tops triples. Myatt leads wins alongside Hills. Kramer of St. Louis sits 5 0 in pitching.
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McCarthy Leaves Ailment Behind To Rejoin Yankees
New York Yankees manager Joe McCarthy, recuperating from influenza at his Almherst farm, plans to rejoin the team tonight. His wife says he should rest more but is eager to return. he departed the club on April 10.
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