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La Crosse Tribune

Location

La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Oct 12, 1948

Page

13

Teachers Review Homecoming Game Errors and Prep for Stout

Coach Van Galder plans fixes after a 27 0 setback to Eau Claire. Monomonie travels to Milwaukee October 23 then hosts River Falls October 30. La Crosse regroups after weaknesses in tackling and backfield execution. Stout looms as tough test, with River Falls and Milwaukee eyeing crown chances.

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World Series Sidelights From Jim Calogero

Curley bet on the outcome with Cleveland mayor Thomas A. Burke as a humorous wager. Braves pitcher Red Barrett doubts Bob Felter will take a salary next year, calling it an amputation. Jim Hegan praises Braves pitching and Spahn as the best lefty, noting his own .211 World Series average. Billy Southworth plans a Pittsburgh visit to see ill Braves outfielder Jim Russell. Two blind Boston fans, William Peduto and Joe Amendolia, enjoyed the finale with a portable radio.

Curley Cleveland Thomas A. Burke Braves Red Barrett Bob Felter Boston Jim Hegan Hegan Spahn Billy Southworth Ves Southworth Pittsburgh Sunbury Jim Russell Braves Field William Peduto Joe Amendolia

1948 World Series Sets Records For Gate Many Purses And Crowds

The 1948 World Series produced the largest gate and richest purses in baseball history. A total 86,288 fans in Cleveland spent a record 378000 plus dollars for one game, while total series receipts reached 548,213.99 and the winning Cleveland players shared 6,772.05 each. Bob Elliott set a fielding record with 25 chances as a third baseman across six games.

New York Cleveland Commissioner's Office Elliot Mark Boston Braves Bob Elliott Boston Heinie Zim Detroit Tigers Tiger St. Louis Cardinals New York Yankees Bobd Eliott Lone Robe Peasee Charles Marv Rickert Mike Kreevich St. Louis Tommy Holmes Philadelphia Lemon Nick Altrock Ohio Jim Vaughan Chicago Ken Keltner Eddie Robinson

Redskins tap USC talent in wide recruiting drive

Washington Redskins draw players from USC in a notable recruiting push. The source notes USC as a leading incubator for talent, highlighting long connection with Redskins rosters and past and present contributors.

Washington Washington Redskins University of Southern California Redskins

Bearden Saves Indians to Claim 1948 World Series Title

Rookie Gene Bearden, a clutch southpaw, silenced the Braves in the late innings to seal Cleveland’s World Series victory. He outdueled Boston in the decisive game, supported by Joe Gordon’s early homer and a stout Tribe defense led by the Gordon–Bou rdeaux double play combo. Larry Doby led the Indians at the plate with a .318 average, while Bearden earned hero status in his wartime comeback.

Boston Gene Bearden Cleveland Bearden Braves Uss. Helena Tribe Joe Gordon Boudreau Indians Larry Doby Earl Torgeson Bob Elliott Eddie Robinson

Baseball summary of Indians Braves game with runs and pitching notes

A baseball game recap notes the Cleveland Indians and Boston Braves split the output 34 to 33. Pitching details include Lemon earning the win over Volselle with seven innings, Spehn and Bearden contributing hits, and Stanky making a ninth inning run. Umpires Summers Stewart Barr Pimelli, attendance 40160, time 2 17.

Boston Indians Braves McCormics Lemon Besreer Stenkyae Toltels Voiselle Imith Stanky Spaha Tx de Besten Hegen Gordon Rune Clevelane Cleveland Bestem Stenky Salkeld Ellicott Volselie Deby AL Piste Stewart Grieve Barr Pimelli Paeperelis

Fights Last Night AP Roundup

Boxing results from multiple cities. Jammy Bivins defeated Johnny Flynn by decision in Cleveland. Rusty Payne knocked out Curtis Shepperd in Pittsburgh. Tony Jenko stopped Ruby Kessler in Brooklyn. Leo Motriccian defeated Johnny Gickor in Baltimore. Sylvester Perkins faced Contetenes Liegé Gilson in Chicago.

Associated Press Jammy Bivins Cleveland Johnny Flynn Rochester N. Y Pittsburgh Rusty Payne Curtis Shepperd Baltimore Brooklyn Tony Jenko Obie Ruby Kessler New York Leo Motriccian Johnny Gickor Boston Chicago Sylvester Perkins Chiego Contetenes Liegé Gilson Cincinmeri

Redskins Hold Eastern Edge Over West In Interleague Play

The Washington Redskins boast a strong advantage in the NFL Eastern Division since joining the league in 1937, with 23 wins and 10 losses against western teams. New York trails with 16 victories, 13 defeats, and four ties in interleague play. The 49ers, in the AFC, were forced to punt only three times in their first two games.

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Montreal Royals win Little World Series again in 7-2 clincher

The Montreal Royals, Brooklyn farm club and International League pennant winners, beat St. Paul 7-2 to win the best of seven series in damp weather before 11 590 fans. Oscar Grimes delivered a bases loaded triple in the sixth to spark a five run rally. Jack Banta earned his second Series win, Frank Laga retired the last three innings.

Montreal Montreal Royals St. Paul Clay Hopper Royals Louisville Colonels Brooklyn Oscar Grimes Jack Banta Grimes Frank Laga Pat McGlothin McGlothin

Sheboygan bowler sets Wisconsin pin mark at 778

Art Ninnemann rolled 778 for Immanuel league a new state season record. His games 246 286 246 included a 16 strike run and ten straight to finish his first game with six in a row. It trails the all time Sheboygan record by two pins set by Augie Stemiphar in 1943.

Sheboygan Wis Art Ninnemann Ollie Rogahn Milwaukee Ninnemann Split Augie Stemiphar 1943

Shuffleboard action highlights in Monday league play

Russ U Bar and Ila Fritz’s Bar posted strong wins as top contenders in the American Shuffleboard League Monday night. Ossie Wuest’s 716 Club, Frolic Inn, Club Gusy, and Dugan’s Dugout also posted victories while a late 88 tie between Dugan’s Dugout and Monitor bar closed the evening. Thursday matchups list local venues and pending pairings.

Russ “U” Bar Temp’s McHenry Titcomb W. Bossard W. Wenzel R. Lackmaster G. Olson Ila Fritz Bar Dahli Larson Gilbertson Powell Ossie Wuest Farley Fingerhut Miller Webb Schemers Ray and Sams B. Shuda Bob Peterson Bob Pumerjo Ted Seymour Frolic Club Gusy a _ visits Rich Newburg Marquardt Dugan Monitor Bar Verum Rohde Dugans Floyd Johnson Vet's Onalaska Nabor Arnie Kabat’s Sportsman's Freddie’s Dresbach Lil Carl Ed's Tavern

Kellett Moves From Penn Star to Philadelphia TV

Don Kellett former Penn baseball and basketball standout and former Boston Red Sox shortstop becomes a television announcer in Philadelphia.

Philadelphia Don Kellett University of Pennsylvania Boston Sox

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