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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1963
Page
15
Forty years after chasing Bobby Jones, 68 year old Bobby Cruickshank advances from U S Open qualifiers at Brookline amid 339 qualifiers. Scores from multiple sites across the country show stormy weather shaping results.
New York Giants quarterback Y A Tittle rests comfortably in St Vincent s Hospital after minor elbow surgery. The 36 year old star had elbow pain since the title game with Green Bay and a swollen bursal sac was removed Monday. He will stay a few days then rest about three weeks before training camp in July.
Tony Lema, from San Leandro California, won $9,000 as he defeated Tommy Aaron of Gainesville Georgia in a playoff to claim the Memphis Open title. Lema finished 270 after 27 holes with Aaron, led by two after 16, and clinched on the 18th with a two. Harold Kneece and Bruce Crampton tied for third at 274 with Gary Player fourth at 275. Heavy rains forced a Monday two-round finish.
The Erasers beat the winless Red Devils 17 5 at Hogan Park and the Hornets defeated the Blue Lions 13 7 at Memorial East marking their third consecutive Trane Co Plant League victories. Homers by Mickschl Grandads Burgett Slipsticks Churchill Pushers Schmidt and Maybee noted.
Waukon beat Genoa 6 to 4 as Pat Curran belted a three-run homer with two outs in the ninth. Genoa had led 4 0 before Curran's heroics. Werner hit a solo shot for Genoa in the eighth. Final: Genoa 4 Waukon 6 in Tri-State League action.
Boxers across five regions posted wins or stoppages. Gutierrez won on points in Boston over Washington. Rouse outpointed Miles in San Francisco. Norriega beat Medina in Bakersfield. Lopez stopped Camacho in Hollywood. Hernandez stopped Grant in Caracas. Watanabe outpointed Blade in Tokyo.
Powell Park hosts two games at 6 30 p m Trane Co versus Johnsons Doughboy Flyers and at 8 p m La Crescent Concrete Co versus Maple Grove Country Club Hogan Dairyland Power Co op versus W A Katz Co at Trane Park South Local 175 faces Cathedral Merchants in ae noted matchup details and venues provided for the day السعودية
The Minnesota Twins, riding a seven game win streak the longest since 1949, start southpaw Jim Kaat against the Washington Senators in a three game set. Hector Maestri may join relief corps. Lennie Green returns to center. Magnus, an 18 year old signee, joins Wytheville affiliate.
Ingemar Johansson, 32, Sweden, former world heavyweight champion, declares retirement from boxing. He plans to focus on business interests and says he quit and won’t change his mind after a May 8 TV appearance and April 21 fight loss to Brian London.
Richland Center defeated Mauston 9-4 in a WIAA District tournament playoff. The Rockets scored six runs in the fourth inning to seize control and advance.
Summary of top MLB performers in batting runs home runs and pitching across the American and National Leagues. Lists include Causey Kan Kansas City and Robinson Chicago with .356 and .343 batting averages, Wagner Los Angeles leading home runs with 13, and Aaron Milwaukee with 87 RBIs in the NL. Pitching leaders show Stock Baltimore 5-0 and O'Dell San Francisco 7-0 with 1.000 ERAs.
Five 3 year old stars from last season head to the Metropolitan Handicap at Aqueduct on Memorial Day. Admiral's Voyage leads the field at 127 pounds with Mongo and other top horses like Decidedly and Greek Money also listed. The Camden winner Mongo’s status is doubtful. The Met is first of New York’s $300,000 handicap triple, with the Suburban and Brooklyn to follow.
Glen's Bar won its third straight Tavern League game Monday edging Joe's OK 12-10 at Powell Park. Dick Smith and Olson homered. Dayton had four hits for the losers. Bohemian Hall (2-0) beat the 406 Club 7-3 at Powell Park. Schmidty's defeated John's 9-5 at Houska Park. Koelbel's Bar stopped Dugan's 9-5 at Central. Baldy's Bar beat the Jungles 18-6 at Copeland Park.
Skip Candahl bagged a 44 pound 2 ounce carp in the Blackhawk Bowhunters Carp Shoot on Goose Island over the weekend. Five trophies were awarded Sunday night after entries closed. Dick Strelow earned the rough fish trophy with a 22 pound buffalo. Mike Valiquette led in carp counts with seven, Clark Gallup won smallest carp at two pounds, and George Gilbert took smallest rough fish with a 15 ounce gar.
France's Relko is the 4-1 favorite to win the 184th English Derby at Epsom Downs as 28 three year olds vie for a $99,899 purse. Corpora, owned by Robin Scully, is the 13-2 second pick with Happy Omen and Final Move also among the top contenders. American entries include Iron Peg and Deep Gulf in the longshot group.
Lanesboro overwhelmed Rushford 17 to 6 while Caledonia edged Houston 4 to 3 in District One games. Pitcher Mike Percupeco struck out 16 for Caledonia and Bob Bremseth fanned 11 for Houston, with key hits from Dean King and Ron Anwash.
Excitement builds as the South Side Speedway hosts Sunday evening racing with the first race set for 8 00 p m on June 9. Fans are invited to enjoy the thrills as vehicles race weekly at the site.
Central High defeated Aquinas 10-3 in Memorial South baseball. Weibel homered and Koeller drove in runs as Central moved to 2-1 city record while Aquinas stood 2-2. Logan looms Friday. Central could clinch city title with a win.
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