Pirates Edge Braves 7 2 In Milwaukee Showdown
Pittsburgh right hander Bob Friend scattered five Milwaukee hits to beat Warren Spahn 7-2. Willie Stargell hit a three run pinch homer as the Pirates rallied after Spahn shut out the Pirates on two hits for five innings. Hank Aaron homered for Milwaukee in the first, his 14th of the season.
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Braves Fall 7-2 to Pirates as Logan recalls Milwaukee days
Milwaukee recalls old days at County Stadium as Johnny Logan discusses past crowds and nostalgia while the Braves drop their third straight, 7 to 2, to the Pittsburgh Pirates. The game features notable moments including a no polish shoe incident from 1957 and Torre’s foul ball ruling.
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Marquette Wins Wisconsin Catholic High School Golf Title
Milwaukee Marquette edged De Pere Abbot Pennings by four strokes to win the Wisconsin Catholic High School Golf Tournament at Spring Valley Country Club. Marquette posted a 330 total for the four-man team.
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Area Track Meet Brings Mixed Results For Local Schools
At Mabel and Harmony meets Preston athletes posted marks in shot put pole vault and hurdles with top placements by Mabel and Harmony entrants. Highlights include 38 feet in shot put and 9 feet in pole vault while Mabel's White won high jump and Honorable mentions for Ruehmann Spande and Armstrong in various events.
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Richland Center Tops Sparta In SSC Playoff Title
Vern Geishert of Richland Center pitched a three hitter with 13 strikeouts and hit a two run homer as Richland Center edged Sparta 2 0 in a South Central Conference playoff. Tom Beatty also homered for the Hornets, capturing their first title since 1935.
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Alma Nine Champion of West Central Conference
Alma Wisconsin team Alma Nine dethroned Taylor as West Central Conference baseball champion. Alma improved to 5-0 in league play while Taylor stood 2- in league action. Pitcher Jim Hartman allowed three singles with 13 strikeouts and two walks. Final scores show Alma winning 4-1.
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Central Eyes State Track Title With Speed Power
La Crosse Central seeks its first State Class A track championship led by sprinters Hendrick Colburn and Whipple in the 100 220 and 440. The Red Raiders rely on the 440 broad jump 880 relay and shot put with coach Mitchell guiding a strong push against Whitefish Bay Waukesha Lincoln and Nikolet amid tough Class B and C competition.
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Baseball Standings and Results Snapshot
National League standings show San Francisco and Los Angeles atop with tight gaps. New York, Chicago, Philadelphia and Houston follow in position battles. Friday results include New York 5 Washington 3 and Baltimore 7 Cleveland 4.
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Illinois Iowa Twin Bill Decides Big Ten Baseball Championship
Illinois and Iowa clash in a crucial doubleheader in Iowa City to decide the Big Ten title with Ohio State possibly forcing a tie. OSU needs a win at Indiana and favorable results elsewhere as Illinois holds a one game lead with two games remaining.
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Rushford '9' Upset Over Chatfield in District One Play
Rushford upset Chatfield 6 to 4 as freshman Dick Hungerholt pitched a four hitter. Dan Hungerholt had a two run double in the sixth and Craig Johnson added two singles for Rushford. Narveson led Chatfield with two hits. Background notes include Rushford 100 082 0 and Chatfield 021 0001.
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Hall Subs For Harmon Hall, Killebrew Homer In Twins Victory
Jimmie Hall pinch hit in the bottom of the ninth and hit a two run homer off Eddie Fisher to give the Minnesota Twins an 8 6 win over the Chicago White Sox. Harmon Killebrew had earlier hit a grand slam and extended a nine game hitting streak as Minnesota stretched its winning streak to five. Stigman earned the win despite six earned runs as Chicago’s Ron Hansen tied the game with a three run shot in the ninth.
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Spring Grove tops Lanesboro in district playoff thriller
Spring Grove defeated Lanesboro 7 to 4 in a District One baseball tournament game. Lanesboro led 4 0 into the ninth before Spring Grove's late surge, backed by strong pitching from Larry Anderson who struck out 11. Vigness doubled and tripled for Lanesboro.
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Lewis Heads Big Rivers Sports Writers Association
Ben Lewis of the Wausau Record-Herald was elected president of the newly formed Big Rivers Sports Writers Association in Eau Claire. Ron Buckle of the Eau Claire Leader-Daily Telegram named secretary as other writers from Chippewa Falls to La Crosse join the group.
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Logan Net Team Posts 7-4 Record
Logan finishes regular tennis season with a 7-0 win over Viroqua and holds a 7-4 dual record. Coach Earl Kolcinski’s squad prepares for the Eau Claire Memorial sectional on Saturday June 1. Match results include Dennis Almos and Genady Hlushko with multiple singles wins and Almos-Hlushko plus Peterson-Duncan claiming doubles victories.
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Dawson tosses no hitter as Clinton routs Fox Cities
Bill Dawson pitched a no hitter leading Clinton to a 10-0 win over Fox Cities in seven innings of the nightcap of a Midwest League doubleheader. Dawson improved to 3-0. Fox Cities had won the opener 1.
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Trane Plant League Sunday Softball Schedule
On Sunday May 26 at Trane Park South Dwellers meet the Chiefs at 10 15 am. Memorial Field East hosts Lab versus Misfits at 10 15 am. Powell Past hosts Green Gremlins against Nite Hawks at 6 30 pm. Powell Park hosts Trances versus Orioles at 8 30 pm.
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Orioles and Yankees stretch win streaks in AL action
Orioles up 7-4 over Cleveland to run 11 games ahead as Mike McCormick wins his first AL decision. Yankees top Washington 5-3 on Joe Pepitone three run homer and Whitey Ford six hitters. Boston beats Detroit 5-2, Kansas City 3-1 over LA Angels. Brooks Robinson stars for Baltimore with homer and three RBIs as Orioles win 10th of 11. Pepitone key for Yankees with bases loaded shot. Ford improves to 5-3. New York 9 of last 10. Senators slump further.
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Wright Takes 1-Stroke Lead At Dallas Open
Mickey Wright holds a one stroke edge as the Dallas Civitan Open reaches its third round. Creed and Haynie challenge Wright in the women’s event while Billy Monbouquette dominates Detroit and Boston in the American League action.
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Winnebagos Open League Play Sunday
The La Crosse Winnebagos open their 1963 Tri-State League season Sunday at New Albin Iowa with a 2 30 p m CDT game. Players report at 1 30 p m CDT and a 2 p m practice was set for Saturday at Memorial Field.
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Boxing results and college baseball scores across leagues
Boxing in Los Angeles saw Pulga Serrano outpoint Jimmy Fields in a 135 1 3 weight bout. Wisconsin beat Michigan State 12 7 in Big 10 baseball. Iowa defeated Purdue 4 2. Northwestern over Michigan 3 1. Ohio State 4 Indiana 0. Illinois 5 Minnesota 3.
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Wright Leads After 36 Holes In Glen Lakes Event
Miss Wright shot a 1-under-par 70 to hold a 137 total at the 36-hole mark at Glen Lakes Country Club. Miss Creed posted a 68 to reach 138, while Miss Haynie also 68 and sits three strokes back at 140 after a water-forced double bogey on No. 14.
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St Pauls Lutheran Edges Mount Calvary 9 8 in Close League Game
St Pauls Lutheran edged Mount Calvary 9 to 8 Friday in a Lutheran League matchup at Long Fellow. Dave Schiess of the losers homered in the contest.
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Dale Horses Take Honors In Iowa Show
Mrs. Vern Dale of Onalaska campaigned three horses to top placings at the American Quarter Horse show in Marshalltown Iowa among 469 entries in 25 classes from 17 states. Hank's Red Robin ridden by Keith Moon won senior reining and Sandra's India led junior reining, with Ready Yogi placing fourth in open cutting.
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Charley Weisbrod Shuts Out Wartburg On Two Hits
Winona State pitcher Charley Weisbrod held Wartburg to two hits in a 4-0 NAIA Area 4 playoff opener. John Kosidowski and Mark Dilley doubled in the first inning to drive in two runs, with two unearned runs scoring in the seventh. A doubleheader follows with the winner advancing to the NAIA national tournament in Kansas City.
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Versalles Brothers Reach Twin Cities From Cuba
Lazaro Versalles arrives in Minneapolis St Paul from Miami aboard a ransom ship from Cuba. The 24 year old shortstop holds a Minnesota farm system contract with the Twins at Erie Pennsylvania and will visit Zoilo’s family before reporting to Erie. Their father remains in Havana.
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Mauston Wins Weston WIAA District Tournament Title
Mauston defeated West Lima 7-2 to capture the Weston WIAA District championship in CAZENOVIA Wisconsin. Bill Voborsky allowed two hits with six strikeouts and five walks. Mauston meets Richland Center in a playoff game on Monday.
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