Hodges Hits Four Homers In Dodgers 19 Braves Rout
Gil Hodges blasted four homers and drove in nine as the Dodgers crushed the Boston Braves 19 to 3 at Ebbets Field. Hodges tied the major league record for home runs in a game and matched the single game total bases mark with 17, lifting Brooklyn near the Phillies in the NL standings. The Yankees beat Cleveland 7-5 as Detroit and Washington also yielded.
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De Soto and Westby lead local baseball leagues
De Soto Blackhawks sit 9-2 atop the Western Wisconsin league, one game ahead of the Viroqua Eagles. In the Blackhawk Night league Westby Hawkwathas lead with a 4-2 mark, while Soldiers Grove and Coon Valley are 5-4 in second place. A Sept. 6 Soldiers Grove visit to Westby and a Sept. 7 Viroqua at South Ridge tilt are upcoming.
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Chaffee Beats Brough in Nationals Duel at Forest Hills
Nancy Chaffee, the glamour figure of amateur tennis, defeated Wimbledon champion Louise Brough 6-2 7-5 in the National singles third round. The article also notes results from the men’s side, with Dick Savitt defeating John Bromwich and several foreign contenders going out as quarterfinal play progressed.
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San Francisco
Spears Former UW coach in serious condition in hospital
Clarence Doc Spears, Wisconsin football coach 1932 to 1935, lies critically ill at University Hospital. His daughter Mrs. A C Lefever said he is on the critical list but somewhat improved, suffering from a heart condition after entering the hospital last Saturday. Spears, an All America guard at Dartmouth in 1915, previously coached at West Virginia Minnesota and Oregon.
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Doc) Spears
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Bowlers Sought for Amvet Mixed Doubles Tournament
Amvet league invites bowlers to join the mixed doubles event contacting Louis George at 4 4613 or Jim Christie at 4 4893 for details and signup.
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Ettrick Tops Pigeon Falls In 2-1 Thriller
Ettrick defeated Pigeon Falls 2-1 to knock the Pigeons from a Trempealeau Valley playoff berth. John Briggs allowed two hits through nine innings, with Sam Wall adding a double for Ettrick. Doc Larson pitched well for Pigeon Falls, yielding five safeties.
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Whitehall golf club to host annual championship dinner
Whitehall Wisconsin special report: The Whitehall men s golf club will present its annual championship trophy and other prizes at a dinner at the clubhouse Friday commencing at 7 15 p m.
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Frankie’s Register 9-5 win over Heilemans in playoff
Frankies Bar of Madison defeated Heilemans Old Style Lagers 9-5 at West Avenue diamond in a playoff game watched by about 3,500. Heilemans led early with three first inning hits but errors and strong Frankie offense, including Bud Martin and Bob Marks in key hits, swung momentum. Grosskopf went 4-for-4 for Heilemans, while Fritz Schmelskopf earned the win for Frankie’s with crucial relief.
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Eds Play City Stars In Third Series Tilt
Eds Taverns AA league All-Stars clash in game three of a best of five series at West Avenue diamond. Clarence Beranek will pitch for Eds against Dan Spika of the All-Stars. Frankies and Heilemans split a doubleheader style scoreline with late home runs overlooked by the crowd’s position.
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Wausau Tops Janesville in 7-1 Wisconsin State League
Wausau Lumberjacks defeated Janesville 7-1 as a rare win boosts their standings while Oshkosh topped Green Bay. Sheboygan swept Appleton 2-1 and 12-5, and Wisconsin Rapids edged Fond du Lac 8-7. John Weglicki hit a two run homer for Wausau. pitcher George Judins held Janesville to limited hits.
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Marquette Football Hopes Rest On Youth and New Coach
Lisle Blackbourn begins his first season as Marquette head coach with 55 varsity players and a deep, skilled lineup. The squad, led by senior quarterback Frank Volm and key linemen, faces a nine game schedule with undetermined success expected against Wisconsin and Michigan State while hoping to improve on the 14-23 record of Murray’s final four years.
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Gateway Girls Meet Sons of Norway In Coon Valley
Coon Valley Wisconsin hosts an all Norwegian ball game Saturday night at 8 p m. Gateway Girls, a team of imported Norwegian players, sports a strong Midwest record and famed for their fun gags and laughs. Sons of Norway comprises local Coon Valley talent.
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Galesville Forms First Junior Bowling League
Galesville Wisconsin announces the formation of its first junior bowling league for boys ages nine to 15. Action begins September 9 with games on Saturday afternoons at 1 PM. Three teams are registered and a fourth is in progress. Allen Johnson is president and Errol Kindsley secretary.
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