Tomah and Sparta Split Pair in Wis Conference Baseball
Tomah wins game one 4 3 after a late rally when Sparta misplayed a tagged runner. Arity leads Tomah with a hit and Wilson scores on an error to seal the victory. In game two Lind pitches a near no hitter until seven unearned runs and five hits give Sparta a 7 1 win. Baker stars for Sparta, holding Tomah to three hits.
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Tomah
Wis
Indians
Sparta
Arity
Wilson
Arenz
Stone
Don Hess
Niggli
Cap Lind
Baker
Dick Shutter
Tomah Grid Cage Mitt States Set
The 1949 50 Tomah schedule released covers football boxing and basketball. Football opens Sept 16 at Recreational Field versus New Lisbon. dates include Viroqua Mauston Chippewa Falls Nekoosa La Crosse Logan La Crosse Central and Sparta. Basketball lists sixteen games with Logan Sparta Manston Westby Viroqua and non conference foes. Boxing starts March 17 with Portage then Richland Center Viroqua and Mauston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tomah
Wis
New Lisbon
Viroqua
Mauston
Chippewa Falls
Nekoosa
la Crosse Logan
la Crosse Central
Sparta
Logan
Manston
Westby
Wisconsin Dells
Portage
Marshfield
Richland Center
Recreation Softball Wednesday May 25 Schedule
On Wednesday May 25 Recreation Softball features Lotheran Roosevelt Our Savior versus St Paul Hogan Trinity versus Immanuel West Avenue St Paul Onalaska versus Behe Houska Park English versus Mt Calvary moe League peland Sluggers versus Founder Hood Street Office versus Third Shift South Avenue Plows versus Outcasts Longfellow Cultivators versus Engineers Trane Co Ward Ave West Orphans versus Spots Ward Ave East Coolers versus Winhawks Pairgrounds Pencil Pushers versus Bonnets
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lotheran Roosevelt
Our Savior
St. Paul
Hogan-—Trinity
Immanuel West Avenue
Onalaska
Behe Houska Park
English
Mt. Calvary
Moe League
peland—Sluggers
Hood St
South Avenue—Plows
Longfellow—Cultivators
Onslow Open to Deals for Pitcher and Infielder
White Sox manager Jack Onslow said he is ready to buy or deal for a pitcher and infielder. Chicago has moved to third in the American League after a 3-1 win over Washington, with Philley courted for a Washington pitcher and Gus Zernial touted by some as a trade target. Onslow praised his young club and their potential to stay in the fight for the next two years.
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Washington
Jack Onslow
Chicago White Sox
Chicago
Frank Am
Sox
New York Yankees
Onslow
White Sox
Dave Philley
Cash
Yanks
Gus Zer
Nial
South Siders
Zernial
Gordon Goldsberry
Chicagoans
Paulson Becomes President of La Crosse Bowling Group
Oscar Paulson was officially installed as president of the La Crosse bowling association at the annual meeting. New officers include Gay Nesseth and J Reed Horder as vice presidents, Leo Heileman and George Mekvold as third and fourth vice presidents, Alvin A Watson as secretary, Herb Hoelzer as treasurer, and Clarence Rachel James Wais Errol Olson and Wilfred Chapiewski as executive directors. Plans cover season pricing, the Bowlers’ annual, and a sponsors night with shirts bearing sponsor names. 350 teams were registered last season.
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Oscar
Pop) Paulson
la Crosse Bow Association
Paulson
Gay Nesseth
J. Reed Horder
Leo Heileman
George Mekvold
Alvin A. Watson
Herb Hoelzer
Clarence Rachel
James Wais
Errol Olson
Wilfred Chapiewski
A. W. Rice
Oscar Paulson
Women’s City Bowling Association
al Watson
Same Outfits After Prep Track Titles
Madison West, Whitefish Bay and Kohler lead as top contenders for the 53rd annual high school track meet at Madison. Class A and B races look tight with Milwaukee King, Wauwatosa, Beloit, West Allis Central and Racine Park challenging Madison West, while Whitefish Bay aims for a 13th straight Class B crown. Defending champions include Art Schultz in Class A shot and discus, Earl Matras in Class B shot, Glenn Wilson in Class B high jump, and Charles Starr in Class B high hurdles, with Bob Goldsmith defending in Class C.
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Milwaukee
Madison
Madison West
Whitefish Bay
Kohler
Wautoma
Gillett
Gays Mills
Milwaukee King
Wauwatosa
Beloit
West Allis Central
Racine Park
Plymouth
Hartford
Marinette
South Milwaukee
Art Schultz
West
Regents
Earl
Matras
Glenn
Buzz
Charles Starr
Richland Center
Bob Goldsmith
Westfield
Starr
Goldsmith
Frank Lovrekovich
Juneau
Vrekovich
Maude Kirkpatrick Rolls 211 in WIBC Tournament
Maude Kirkpatrick, president of the Ohio State Bowling Association, rolled 211 in WIBC play Tuesday night. At more than 70, she marks her 23rd straight WIBC appearance and heads Kirkpatrick Insurance Co. of Columbus, founded by her late husband Frank.
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Columbus
Maude Kirkpatrick
Ohio State Bowling Association
WIBC
Maude
Kirkatrick Insurance Co
Coumbus
Major League Baseball Standings and Thursday Schedule
National League results show Chicago 8 New York 2 and other night games. American League scores include New York 13 St. Louis 3 and Detroit 7 in 10 innings with weather and postponed games noted. Wisconsin and American Association totals listed. Thursday's schedule includes Detroit at New York and several intercity matchups across leagues.
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Chicago
New York
Brooklyn
Pittsburgh
Cincinnati
Philadelphia
St. Louis
Boston
Detroit
Cleveland
Washington
American Association
Milwaukee
Indianapolis
St. Paul
Louisville
Minneapolis
Columbus
Toledo
Kansas City
Oshkosh
Sheboygan
Green Bay
Wausau
Janesville
Fond du Lac
Wisconsin Rapids
Appleton
Pittsby
Oshkoth
Associated Press
Icaguey
Fond ¢U Lac
Fights Last Night In Houston Detroit Bout Ends In Draw
In Houston Lalo Gallardo from Mexico City and Juste Fontaine of Milwaukee fought to a draw at 135 and 138 pounds respectively. The report notes Lee Oma from Detroit at 190 pounds outpointed an opponent, while another bout listed Vienna Austria as a location for the last match.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ee Press
Bufpal Lee Oma
Detroit
Vienna
Austria
Houston
Tex
Lalo Gallardo
Mexico City
Juste Fontaine
Milwaukee
Drew
Red O'Brien Wins On Fairmount Grand Circuit Debut
Red O'Brien driven by Clarence Curtis paid 135.40 for a Tuesday night win at Fairmount Park. Cardinal Leeds, the favorite among 3,991 fans, saw Red O'Brien, a former trotter, debut as a pacer and top the field in this season's early showcase.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairmount Park
Ill
Red O’brien
Clarence Curtis
Cardinal Leeds
Rookies Lead Six NHL Clubs This Season
Fourteen rookies appear on the six NHL clubs this season highlighting youth infusion across teams. The list reflects new talent across rosters with players expected to contribute early in the campaign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Hockey League
Jackie Robinson Homers Twice As Dodgers Top Pirates
Brooklyn star Jackie Robinson belts two homers and a single to spark a 6-1 win over Pittsburgh. Duke Snider adds four hits as Ralph Branca earns his seventh win, remaining unbeaten this season. Robinson boosts streak and leads league with 32 RBIs and 18 extra base hits.
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Robinson
Dodgers
Pirates
Pittsburgh
Duke Snider
Snider
Bob Chesnes
Hal Gregg
Cliff Chambers
Ralph Branca
Brooklyn
Dodgers Close Gap on Giants in Tight Standings
Louis Robinson sparked a 3-1 win over the leading Braves helping the Dodgers trim Je ton’s deficit to two games. The Yankees rolled to a 13-3 rout of the Browns as Boston edged Detroit 8-7 in 10 innings. Stan Musial and Al Walker led decisive blows for St Louis and Cincinnati respectively, while the Cubs halted a five-game skid with a three-run homer by A Walker to foil the Giants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Reichler
Associated Press
Brooklyn
Jackie Robinson
West
Lefty O’doul
Babe Herman
St. Louis
Cincinnati
Chicago
Pittsburgh
Flatbush
Dodgers
Brooks
Boston
Dodger
New York Yankees
Bronx Bombers
St. Louis Browns
Yankee Stadium
Washington
Cleveland
Philadelphia
Bobby Doerr
Tigers
Musial
Yankees
Browns
Phil Rizzuto
Yogi Berra
Stan Musial
Harry Brecheen
Johnny Antonelli
Braves
Brecheen
al Walker
Giants
Cubs
Bob Chipman
Ray Mueller
Johnny Wyrostek
Reds
Phils
Harry Gumbert
Redleg
Pittsb
Abrh Reese
Rackley
Hopp
O Murtaugh
Snider
Walker
Robinson
Kiner
Jorgenson
Stevens
Whitman
Bockman
Hodges
Rojek
Campanella
Pitzgeralde
Branca
Reese
Chesnes
Gregg
Ho—Chesnes
Chambers
L—Chesnes
Bears Triumph 9 6 and Superior Falls 11 2
Wisconsin entries in the Northern league split Tuesday night. Eau Claire defeated Sioux Falls 9-6 while Superior lost to Fargo-Moorhead 11-2. Duluth swamped Grand Forks 19-2 and St. Cloud defeated Aberdeen 9-2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Wisconsin
Eau Claire
Sioux Falls
Superior
Fargo-Moorhead
Duluth
Grand Forks
St. Cloud
Aberdeen
Lions Grapple Show Shifted To June 6
Westling committee of the Lions club announced that the outdoor show moved from Thursday June 2 to Monday June 6 at Copeland Park. The event features Jack Dempsey, former world heavyweight boxing champion, as referee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westling Committee
the Lions Club
Copeland Park
Jack Dempsey
Badger Crew Seeks Upset Over Navy on Mendota
Wisconsin prepares for a two mile Navy race on Lake Mendota after losses to Yale and California. Notable sailors include Green Bay trio Meyrick and Hanaway. Cindermen, golf, and tennis events also headlined by Badgers with notable duos and scheduled majors through June.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison
Wis
Wisconsin
Navy
Lake Mendota
Norm Sonja
Badgers
Yale
New Haven
California
Oakland
Green Bay
Charles Meyrick
John Hanaway
Minnesota
Badger Crew
Cindermen
Don Gehrmann
Gophers
Milwaukee
Los Angeles
Berkeley
A. U
Fresno
Ann Arbor
Tom Stouthammer
George Binzel
High Hughes
Glen Starke
Bill Hilsenhoff
Doug Nordby
Bill Rogers
Herb Hentzen
Don Page
Hub Schneider
Warren Mueller
Cliff Bunker
Frank Heckrodt
Evanson
Veeck Confident Indians Will Win Pennant Again
Cleveland owner Bill Veeck arrives after a Sunday loss and backs Lou Boudreau in charge amid talk of lineup changes. He insists there is no trouble and predicts the Indians will reclaim the pennant this year despite recent slumps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Bill Veeck
Cleveland Indians
Indians
Bill
Veeck
Cleveland
Philadelphia Athletics
A’s
Lou Boudreau
Boudreau
Lou
Brewers Take Command With 8-2 Win Over Indianapolis
Milwaukee gains one game in the American Association with an 8-2 victory over Indianapolis as six unearned runs follow six Indian losses. Chuck Workman slugged his 13th and 14th homers with a five RBI night for Milwaukee. Lefty Maury McDermott set a new association strikeout record with 20 for Louisville in the night cap against St. Paul.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwaukee Brewers
Indianapolis
St. Paul
Louisville
Milwaukee
Indians
Brewers
Louisville-St. Paul
Lefty Maury McDermott
Colonels
Dave Danforth
Archie Mechain
McDermott
Minneapolis
Minnelis
Fox
Burris
Johnson
Malloy
Lint
Turner
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Giant
THE
LA Crosse Tribune
Cage
By Joe Ives
By Chris Edmonds
Charlie Starr
Hialeah
LOW Motor Co., Inc
Inal
Seppe
Kennedy Liquor Stores
St. Third St
Bianca Cops
Mize
Edwards
Thomson
Pafko
Marshall
Cooper
Reich
Rigney
Hofman
RBI
A. Walker
Gustine
Man
Hansen
Ho—Jones
Chipman
Jones
Jorda
Reardon
Goetz
Boston ST
Abrh Stanky
Diering
Sseiser
Rf R. Elliott
Kazak
S — Antonelli
Dienst
Dark
Fletcher
Kolloway
DiMaggio
Campbell
Kell
Williams
Wertz
Stephens
Evers
Doerr
Groth
Cf Goodman
Lipon
Zarilla
Swift
Tebbets
E O Harris
Berry O Hson
Riebe
Hitchcock Houtteman
Phi Trout
Mullin
Kretlow
Trout
Hughson
Pesky
Sky
Williams Ms
S—Harris
Harris
Goodmen
Goodman
Houtteman
U—Paparella
Hubbard
Berry
Abrheh
Sievers
Berra
Graham
Brown
Lollar
Khoski
Pellagrini
O Phillips
Lehner
Mapes
Sullivan
Bauer
Drews
O Raschi
Ostrowski
Niarhos Starr
O'Marshall
Tpilatt
Raschi
S. Louis
E—Kryhoski
Dillinger
Priddy
Rich
Phillips
Rizzuto
Spence
Sb—Pellagrini
Coleman
Ho—Drews
A—Grieve
Honochick
Summers
Bears
By Tom Bradshaw
Israel
Voigt
Voigt Auto Co
Packard Sales and Service
South Second Street
Corby’s
Corby
Canada
Jas. Barclay & Co. Limited
Peoria
Iil
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