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Newspaper

La Crosse Tribune

Location

La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

May 29, 1944

Page

23

Yankees Beat Browns 7-2 Behind Donald's Pitching

New York Yankees, world champions, win their fifth in a row by defeating the St. Louis Browns 7-2. Ailey Donald limited the Browns to eight hits, with Johnny Lindell and Nick Etten leading the offense via multiple doubles and timely scoring.

NEW York Ailey Donald New York Yankees St. Louis Browns Donald Browns Yankees Johnny Lindell Nick Etten Etten Oscar Grimes Hershel Martin Bob Muncrief Louis Muncrief Bakkey Mayworth Henaley

Red Sox win eighth straight over White Sox 4 3

Boston Sox beat Chicago 4 to 3 as Joe Bowman earns his sixth win with relief from Mike Ryba in the eighth inning. Grove, Matteberger, and Tresh pace the visitors while Castino, Ryls, Bowman, and Wagner contribute.

Boston Boston Red Sox Chicago White Sox Joe Bowman Mike Ryba Grove Matteberger Tresh Castino Ryls Bowman Wagner

Niggeling Dominates Tigers In 4-1 Wash Victory

Johnny Niggeling held the Detroit Tigers to three hits and struck out nine for Washington in a 4-1 win. The pitcher delivered a strong late performance, securing his sixth win.

Johnny Niggeling Detroit Tigers Wash Detroit

Camp McCoy Semi-Pro Tourney Opens With Byes

Camp McCoy Wis teams seed positions suggest a potential all Camp McCoy final. Joe Wegner Builders Falk Corp Heil econ Bay Shipbuilders and Clintonville Truckers are among semi final contenders. Matches run Monday night with finals Tuesday and the state champion advances to the national semi tournament at Wichita Kan.

Camp Mccoy Wis Joe Home King Linde Wegner Builders Jons Falk Corp Heilecon Bay Clintonville Truckers Wichita Kan

NCAA Tennis Semi-Finals Set After Rain Delays

Evanston action centers on Charlie of Dames team undefeated in regular season facing Harry of Gonzaga in the first semi final. Other semi matches feature Willett and Hon of Georgia Tech versus Buzolich and Gary Ruby, plus Thompson and Evart of Notre Dame advancing after a 6 2 6 3 win over Segura of Ecuador and Miami.

Evanston Charlie Dames Harry Gonzaga Northwestern Frank Willett Honor Georgia Tech Buzolich Gary Ruby Iouther Teks Ompson Andy & Evert Notre Dame George Druliner Aree College of the Pa Francisco Segura Ecuador University of Miami Fla Will Willett

Casey Stengel Admits He Started As Pitcher

Milwaukee report recalls Casey Stengel revealing he began as a pitcher in youth baseball, noting early trials with the Blues and an eye for aggressive pitching while later converting to his famous outfield and managerial roles.

Casey Stengel Milwaukee Stengel Kansas City Blues

700 Bowling Club Plans Annual Outing at French Island

The 700 Bowling Club will hold its annual outing at George Seeberg er's cottage on French Island. Members meet to plan the August picnic and confirm details for the traditional summer event.

George Seeberger French Island

Gophers Capture Individual Golf Crown After Narrow Loss

Louis Lick of Minnesota won the individual intercollegiate golf title with a 1 up victory over Johnny Jenswold of Michigan. Notre Dame claimed the team title earlier. Lick, from St. Paul, led by three holes with four to play but Jenswold rallied to two straight holes and Lick clinched on the home hole after a three foot putt miss. Lick shot 76 to Jenswold 77.

Toledo University of Minnesota Louis Lick St. Paul Minnesota Johnny Jenswold University of Michigan Notre Dame Lick Jenswold Duluth

Standings and results from an early basketball slate

Standings show Louis leading with 28 576, New York 32 29 525, Boston 31 523, Chicago 28 517, Washington 33 ane TM 460, Detroit 30 38 462, Cleveland 29 446. Yesterday's results note Cleveland at Philadelphia at 2.15 p.m. and Detroit at Washington at night.

Louis New York Boston Chicago Washington Detroit Cleveland Philadelphia Associated Press St. Louis Cincinnat Brooklyn Cincinnati Pittsburgh

Cubs Take Doubleheader From Dodgers In Chicago

Chicago Cubs win both games against Brooklyn Dodgers 12-6 and 6-2 in a Wednesday doubleheader. Key moments include a four run third inning in the second game paced by Phil Cavarretta with a bases loaded triple and Bill Nicholson hitting two homers in the opener while Whit Wyatt took the loss.

Chicago Chicago Cubs Brooklyn Dodgers Cub Phil Cavarretta Bill Nicholson Whit Wyatt Ufler

Reds Sweep Braves In Twilight Night Twinbill

Cincinnati Reds defeated the Boston Braves 4-3 in ten innings in the opener as Dain Clay drove in Frank McCormick with two outs in the 10th. In the nightcap Cincinnati edged Boston 3-2 on Estel Crabtree's pinch single with one out to seal the series split.

Cincinnati Cincinnati Reds Boston Braves Army-Navy Dain Clay Frank McCormick Braves Boston Estel Crabtree

Pirates Open Lead With 9-2 Victory Over Giants

The Pittsburgh Pirates widened their margin to two and a half games over the New York Giants after a 9-2 win. Jim Russell went four for four in a standout day, and Johnny Barrett hit two triples driving in three runs.

Pittsburgh Pirates New York Giants Jim Russell Andohnny Barrett

Phillies sweep Cardinals in twin bill victory

The Philadelphia Phillies beat the St. Louis Cardinals 6-5 in the unfinished May 16 game and won the regularly scheduled 4-0. Ken Raffensberger limited the Cardinals to four hits while the Phillies had 12 against Max Lanier, who also took the loss in the first game.

Philadelphia Phillies St. Louis Cardinals Ken Raffensberger Phils Max Lanier Lanier

Eries and Jugheads Triumph in Cubs League Action

In a Wednesday Cubs doubleheader, the Eries beat the Peerless Elfs 11 to 1 on six hits to two. Wateski drove in the Elfs lone run on an error and two walks plus a hit by pitch. Jugheads then defeated the Wolves 16 to 1 behind 14 hits, with Weigel homering and Tooke doubling.

Eries Elfs Wateski Nehring Twite Kessler Shimshak Ralph Twite Abegglin Cub Jugheads Wolves White Pearse Johnson Weigel Tooke Falk

McSpaden Fires 29 As Chicago Victory Open Opens

Jug McSpaden’s 29 on the first nine leads a colorful Chicago Victory Open field at Edgewater. Pro men and women, amateurs and seniors mix in a team tournament ahead of a 72 hole national grind. Germain tops women with 77. Armstrong and Minkley 75. Hogan 67 and Revolta 67 lead a high scoring day.

Chicago Edgewater Playground Jug McSpaden Chicago Victory McSpaden Paris Ed Dudley PGA Dorothy Germain Don Armstrong Aurora Ill Arnold Minkley McSpaden Germain McSpaden-Minkley Sam Byrd Bob Cochran St. Louis Simon Pyres Armstrong Lieut Ben Hogan Fort Worth Tex Johnny Revolta Ky Laffoon Jimmy Hines Byron Nelson Willie Goggins Chick Harbert

Arne Andersson defeats Haegg in 1500 meters for first time

STOCKHOLM Arne Andersson claims his first victory over countryman Gunnar Haegg in a 1500 meter race. Andersson finished in 3:48.8, Haegg 3:50.2, with muggy weather hindering record pace and preventing a run at the world mark of 3:45.

Stockholm Arne Anderson Gunder Haegg Haegg America Andersson

Notre Dame Names Captains for Baseball Track and Tennis

Three Notre Dame spring squads named captains all from the Navy-12 unit. Baseball picked veteran catcher Tommy Sheehan of New Haven, track chose Frank Martin of New York the NCAA two mile champion, and tennis elected Charles Samson of Wichita, the No. 1 player, as captain.

South Bend Ind Notre Dame Tommy Sheehan New Haven Frank Martin New York Charles Samson Wichita

Baseball Roundup From Openers and Key Moments

AP notes multiple early season wins across majors. Atley Donald pitched well as Yankees beat Browns 7-2. Dick Siebert led Athletics past Cleveland 3-3. Pete Fox drove in decisive runs for Red Sox 4-3 win over Chicago. Senators topped Detroit 4-1. Bill Nicholson and Phil Cavarretta homered for Cubs in 12-6 win over Dodgers with Cavarella adding a nightcap triple. Johnny Barrett led Pirates to 9-2 win over Giants on three extra-base hits. Dain Clay and Este Crabtree sparked Reds to 4-3 and 3-2 wins over Boston with late hits.

Atley Donald Yankees Phil Cavarretta Cubs Nicholson Dodgers Cavarella Johnny Barrett Pirates Giants Daii Clay Este Crabber Reds Clay Boston Crabtree

League Leading Brewers Dropped Twice by Toledo Mud Hens

Toledo Mud Hens extended their win streak to seven by beating the league leading Milwaukee Brewers 8 7 and 10 8 in a doubleheader. Len Schulte hit a three run homer late in game one to spark the Hens. Babe Martin went 4 for 4 with two homers and a triple in game two. Cliff Fannin earned the win in game one and Bill Seinsoth in game two. Johnny Herr won the Columbus opener 8 1 as Jim Mallory supplied four hits. Louisville split with St Paul while Indianapolis fell to Minneapolis ending an 11 game skid.

Toledo Mud Hens Milwaukee Brewers Brewers Len Schulte Cliff Fannin Jack Farmer Milwaukee Julio Acosta Babe Martin Bill Seinsoth Johnny Herr Kansas City Blues Columbus Jim Mallory Red Bird Louisville St. Paul Art Herring Jim Wilson Gillen Wilson Colonels Lou Camp Frank Pugsley Joe Strincevich Indianapolis Indians Minneapolis Millers Millers Johnny Hutchings

Notre Dame Football Panels New Cast and Old News

New coach Ed McKeever finds a passer in freshman Joe Gasparella at Notre Dame while Pat Filley likely returns as captain after medical discharge. Eyeing former stars and overseas service, the Irish circle names Bernie Crimmins Paul Lillis Larry Kelley and Babe Didrickson Zaharias weighs tennis amateur status.

New York Ed McKeever Notre Dame Vandergrift Frank Leahy Leahy Frank McKeever Joe Gasparella Athletic Department Pat Filley Pat Marines Bob Kelly Gasparella Bernie Crimmins Paul Lillis Yale Larry Kelley South Pacific

Baseball seasonal records feature leaders from AL and NL

American League names Tucker Chicago 366 runs Doerr Boston 47 RBI Stephens St Louis 45 hits Doerr Boston 81 doubles Cullenbine Cleveland and Dorr Boston 20 triples Lindell New York and Gutteridge St Louis 6 home runs Cullendine Cleveland and Hayes Philadelphia stolen bases Case Washington 19 pitching Maltzberger Chicago 71 875 National League Walker Brooklyn .378 batting Bordagaray Brooklyn 55 runs RBI Weintraub New York 49 hits Walker Brooklyn 96 doubles Walker Brooklyn 21 triples Barrett Pittsburgh 9 home runs Ott New York stolen bases Ryan Boston pitching Munger St Louis etc 508

Associated Press Tucker Chicago Doerr Boston Stephens St. Louis Cullenbine Cleveland Dorrr Lindell New York Gutteridge Cullendine Hayes Philadelphia Case Washington Maltzberger Walker Brooklyn Bordagaray Weintraub Barrett Pittsburgh Ott Ryan Munger

Camp McCoy Post III Topples Galesville 12 4 In Five

Camp McCoy Post III won 12 to 4 over the Galesville aggregation in a five inning game on the Post diamond. McCoy had 12 runs on 12 hits with two errors, while Galesville earned four runs on six hits and two errors.

Ibane Camp McCoy Galesville Wis McCoy G. Johnson Toppen White Stvens Donnelly

Notre Dame outfield shines with nine putouts no errors

South Bend reports Notre Dame left fielder Jack Mayo made nine putouts without an error against Great Lakes. The US flag spirit runs through the game as fans cheer the home team.

South Bend Ind Jack Mayo Notre Dame Great Lakes

Yankee Maid Dominates North Randall Arrow Stake

Yankee Maid daughter of Volomite wins the Arrow Stake at North Randall, beating five rivals to lead toward Goshen Hambletonian. times reach 2:06 4, 2:05, securing favorite status for Goshen's $50,000 class. Indian Land places second twice.

Cleveland A. L. Derby Volomite North Randall Trotter Goshen N. Y Lexington Randall Oval

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