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Newspaper

La Crosse Tribune

Location

La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

May 17, 1944

Page

11

Red Raiders Win as Hanson Allows Three Hits in Seven

Central's Red Raiders defeated Logan 8 to 2 on Hixon field. Hanson pitched seven innings allowing only three hits with three walks and one strikeout. Key supports came from Kliest, Wetzel, Ames, and Schultz as Central built an early lead and held off Logan's attempts.

Walter Babe) Weigent Red Raiders Carl Matthusen Hixon Field Stiesen Central Bill Temp Bill Ott Hanson Orvie Wetzel Temp Dallas Ames Ott Kliest Bagyer Iving Wetzel Schultz Ames Raiders Wetzel Logan Amesrt Rivest Stubr Bolie Zischke Otto

Standings and schedule from Yesterday and Today

Baseball standings show Boston edging Cincinnati and St Louis while New York at Pittsburgh was rained out. Today's slate includes games in Pittsburgh Cincinnati St Louis and Chicago New York Philadelphia and Washington with multiple start times.

Boston Cincinnati Putte Eeks St. Louie Phillies St. Louis iNew York Pittsburgh New York Chicago Philadelphia Washington

Central High Raiders Beat Eau Claire Abes 12 to 3 in Golf

Central High School’s Red Raiders defeated Eau Claire High Old Abes 12 to 3 at La Crosse Country Club. Ben Keeler led with 37 39 76, Elroy Strand 41 44 55, Ayres and Miller won two matches, Wing and Fredrickson also earned points as the tight match went to the 18th hole.

Central High School Red Raiders la Crosse Eau Claire High Abes Ben Keeler Central Elroy Strand Eaulaire Keeler Strand Fred Ayres Eau Claire John Matteson Ayres Matteson al Miller Sippel Miller Wing George Quella Quella Rich Fredrickson Yule Fredrickson

University of Padua Founded in 1222

The University of Padua in Italy traces its origins to 1222 when scholars established the institution seeking academic freedom and study. The milestone marks one of Europe’s oldest centers of higher learning with a long tradition in science and humanities.

University of Padua Italy

Two Bouts Added To Minneapolis Boxing Card

The Minneapolis auditorium card grows to six six rounders with two new bouts. John Denson and Stan Jordan meet Bob Hale, while DeGidio arrived from St Petersburg for a six rounder with Marion Rhoten. Cockayne beat Sammy Scully to sharpen for Friday’s bout.

Billy Wi Mondayo Miske the Agan Milwanee Jackie Graves George de Gidio del Cockayne Marion Rhoten Minneapolis Auditorium John Denson Indianapolis Stan Jordan Milwaukee Bob Hale DeGidio Hiawatha St. Petersburg Fla Marion Rhot Sammy Scully Chic Kayne Scully

Tavern League Opens Thursday with 1944 softball schedule

The Tavern League 1944 season kicks off Thursday with games on five diamonds South Avenue West Avenue Copeland Roosevelt Ona Alaska. Opening day features Jacks vs Oasis Glenne vs Gaskills or Dons vs Hanks and a slate of May and June matches led by Dicks Jacks Hofbrau Oasis Glenns Gaskills Hanks and Dons with diamond numbers noted for each contest.

South Avenue West Avenue Copeland Roosevelt Onalaska Ae Sane Jacks Oasis Glenne Gaskills Dons Hanks Hofbrau Glenns Hofbrau Va Mofbrau Va Jacks Va Mofbrau Gienns

Acosta's Win Streak Ends as Louisville Beats Milwaukee 7-6

Milwaukee loses for the second straight day after Julie Acosta's four game run ended with an inning victory for Louisville. A late two run homer by Walters tied the game before Earl Browne tripled in the ninth to win it. Al Widmar earned the decision for Louisville as Milwaukees defense contributed five errors in a rough day.

Associated Press Julie Acosta Milwaukee Acosta Brews Walters Bill Norman Colonels Earl Browne Frank Genovese al Widmar Indianapolis

Final Scores In Men's State Meet

The 42nd Wisconsin State Bowling Assoc tournament ended Monday with two new all-time records in doubles and minor events. Regular doubles champions Hilka Kallas and Earl Probst of Milwaukee totaled 1384. M O Warner of Janesville set a new minor singles mark with 711. Regular singles went to E Graff of Milwaukee with 717. Regular doubles standings and all-events leaders are listed with multiple Milwaukee and nearby towns represented.

Milwaukee Wisconsin State Bowling Association Hilka Kallas Earl Probst Joe Langer Art Krueger Watertown Frank Vukovich L. Fiske H. Witte Herb Arndt Cudahy Harvey Schmidt E. Graff R. Pagel H. Arndt A. Indermuehre Beaver Dam W. Anderson Delavan H. Kallas E. Probst F. Vukovich J. Vukovich West Allis L. Arndt

St Marys y Bows To McCoy In Big Win

Washington Senators infielder Cecil Travis who joined the 76th Infantry Division debuted for the unit in Winona Minnesota as they routed St Marys College 18 to 3. Travis homered with two aboard in the 8th inning as Pvt Cleo Jester and Pvt Del Fischer contributed, the division offense scoring eight runs in the first. Maj Gen Schmidt tossed the opening ball as about 4 000 soldiers watched the McCoy unit rally.

Winona Minn Cecil Travis Washington Senators 76Th Infantry Division St. Mary's College Travis Cleo Jester del Fischer St. Mary's Winona Roses Schmidt McCoy

Dietrich of Sox Winner On Mound

Bill Dietrich held the New York Yankees to four runs as the Chicago White Sox beat New York 10 to 4. Dietrich lasted five innings, Lyons finished, and Hemsley Metheny homered for Chicago while Tucker and Clarke drove in multiple runs for the Yankees.

NEW York Bill Dietrich New York Yankees Chicago White Sox Hank Borowy Fordham al Lyons Chicago Abre Abre Moses Stirnweiss Tucker Metheny Schalk Trosky Webb Sternweiss Savage Lindell Clarke Hemsley Moses Carnett Cuccinello Balle Borowy Dietrich Lyons Borowy Borony

Fights Last Night in Boston and Philadelphia

Boston bout Henry Armstrong of Los Angeles outpointed Ralph Zanelli of Providence. Ike Williams of Trenton outpointed Slugger White of Baltimore. Mexico faces a candy shortage.

Associated Press Boston Henry Armstrong Los Angeles Ralph Zanelli Providence Philadelphia Ike Williams Trenton N. J

Bohemian Tavern Wins Social League Title

The Bohemian Tavern toppled Silver Grill kegler ettes in a best two of three playoff at Arcade alleys to claim the Ladies Social league championship for the year. Key scores include Ann Spika 374 H oun 425 Lil Hengel 299 K Hults 398 E Kramer 405 M DesJablais 371 FP Duresky 30 B Ashley 363 G Jenkins 289 overall 1450 and 1878 respectively.

Ladies Social League Bohemian Tavern Silver Grill Keglerettes Bohemian Sne Ann Spika H. Oun Lil Hengel K. Hults E. Kramer M. DesJablais FP. Duresky B. Ashley Val L. Preeshi G. Jenkins

Dodgers Bow To Chicago Cub

Bill Nichol son’s double in the ninth gave the Chicago Cubs a 7 6 win over the Brooklyn Dodgers Ival Goodman drove in the decisive run for Chicago while Boray Schuster Walker and Hart contributed hits for Brooklyn in a tight National League contest at Chicago.

Dodgers Chicago Cub Chicago Bill Nicholson Chicago Cubs Brooklyn Dodgers Ival Goodman Brooklyn Schuster Walker Cavarretta Olmo Goodman Gelan O Nicholson Schultzib Dallessand Pafko Derringer Chuster Johnson Bordegaray Bragan Anken- Nicholson Davis Alderson Wyse Liderson

Phillies Lead Cardinals 6 4 When Night Game Ends Early

The Phillies led the Cardinals 6 to 4 in a night game that was halted after seven innings to permit the Phillies to catch a train.

Philadelphia Phillies St. Louis Cardinals Phillies

Aquinas Blugolds Edge Winona 9-8 in Minnow Game

Aquinas defeats Winona 9-8 after a seventh inning rally by the Blugolds. Frankie Quinn hit a leadoff homer and later doubled to drive in the winning run as Tom Shimanski followed with a single. John Michuta pitched seven innings for Aquinas while Winona's pitching committee allowed ten hits and issued multiple walks.

Winona Minn Aquinas John Michuta Blugold Winona Winhawks Frankie Quinn Dick Bradburn Aquinas Boys Barrett Shimanski Hecht Shimshak Wanner Weaver Gabrych Smith Renk Lilla Strain Winhawks Blugolds Tom Shimanski Winonans Beranek Jacobs Alleman Dahl Maxham Quinn Baum Bradburn Winons Benk Strikce

Lanier Seeks Sixth Win But Exits After Fourth Inning

Max Lanier aimed for his sixth straight win as he was knocked from the box in the fourth after three consecutive singles. He allowed seven hits and three runs before retiring. The game will not count in the standings until two innings remain. The Pittsburgh New York game was postponed by rain.

Philadelphia Max Lanier

Browns and Reds Win In Eagles Softball League

Two games were played in the Eagles softball league on Tuesday night. At Hogan field the Reds beat the Greens 9 to 3 as Reds pitcher Perrier allowed seven hits while Norby took the loss. The Reds collected 13 hits. A big feature of the game was.

Eagles Hogan Field West Avenue Reds Greens Norby Perrier

West Avenue clash ends with Browns 7 Bl 4 in highs and lows

Pinsak slammed a homer for the winners as the Browns toppled the Bl 7-4. The winners pounded 18 hits off Mosser, the losing pitcher. Cooper pitched for the winning team allowing 10 hits. Red raspberries are noted as hardier than purple or black varieties.

Pinsak West Avenue Browns Mosser Cooper Wine Ning

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