Indians and Reds sweep opponents as pitchers shine
Cleveland Indians take two from Chicago 4-3 and 5-0 with Bob Lemon’s 15th win and Larry Doby homering for two runs. Cincinnati Reds blank the Cubs 4-2 and 0, Johnny Vander Meer pitches five hitters in the nightcap, while Warren Hacker errors boost the Cubs in the opener.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Bob Lemon
Chicago
Larry Doby
Mike Garcia
White Sox
Cincinnati
Johnny Vander’ ‘Meer
Cubs
Ken Raffensberger
Yonkess
Othe Sox
Washington Senators
Yankees
Stengel
Philadelphia
Athletics
Paul Munninghoff Still Up in The Air On Farm under Water
Paul Munninghoff fights to operate a muskrat farm on the Wisconsin river near Rhinelander. After years of rejections by the conservational commission and a circuit court ruling upholding them, the Wisconsin Supreme Court reversed and granted the license. The state seeks rehearing, leaving the license state of flux for others along navigable waters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Munninghoff
Munninghoff
Wisconsin
Rhinelander
State Supreme Court
Conservational Commission
Supreme Court ‘of
High Tribunal
Muninghoff
High Court
Monroe State Line Ball Club Triumphs In 11 Innings
The Beloit Municipal Electric softball team edged Madison's Felton squad 2 0 in an 11 inning Merchants tournament thriller. Dooley walked Teuschert, Nelson doubled to bring in runs, and Beloit sealed the win as Corcoran's double scored Ramish for the final tally. Dinny's Bar of Madison won the consolation title. Streaks, standings, and league notes follow with Monroe and Blanchardville trades outlined and a league trophy proposal discussed by Monticello officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beloit Municipal Electric
Wisconsin Felton Sporting Goods
Dooley
Beloit
Madison
Teuschert
Bierman
Nelson
Teachert
Dinny
Bar of
Brodhead Legions
John Krattiger
Davidson
Ramish
Corcorea
Stannings
Monroe
Dobson
Blanchardville
Syftestad
Monticello
Vogler
Viota
Wainwright
New Glarus
Wain- Belleville
Wright
Butts
Argyle
Innii
Hanson
State Line Baseball League
Doug Baker
Laverne
Lefty
Mason
Andrews
Ernie
Moon
Calder
Dwyer
Stauffacher
Kipfer
Larry Kipfer
Blanchard
Ville
Larry Syftestad
Baker
Cliff Bear
Thompson
Skaife
Erickson
von Arx
Adrews
Montgomery Ward
Recreation Park
Belleville
TRE
State Line League
R. W
Barney) Karlen
Montivello
Veech Leads Field In State Open Golf Championship
20 year old defending champion Veech led a field of 56 professionals and 92 amateurs into the 28th Wisconsin Open at Kenosha Country Club. The Milwaukee amateur, 240 pounds, won last year’s Milwaukee Tuckaway tourney with a record total of 274, and he teamed with Len Gallet and Dick Machette to win the pro-am warmup with an eight under par 63. George Kinsman Jr. of Three Lakes and amateurs Tommy Stouthern and Goojer of Kenosha finished second in the warmup event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ssenosna
George Kinsman) Jr
Three Lakes
Tommy Stouthammer
Milwaukee
Goojer
Kenosha
Kenosha Country’ Club
Mrs Joe Wilman Killed in Car Crash Near Berwyn
Mrs Joe Wilman of Berwyn II was killed when her 1949 sedan collided with an older model at the intersection of County Trunk A and Kilbourne Road. She was thrown from the vehicle and struck a utility pole. the other driver was injured. Sheriff L J Jensen reported the fatal collision occurred last night and noted the victim was a national match game bowling champion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Enosna
Vrj
Joe Wilman
Berwyn
L. J. Jensen
Wilman
Kilbourne
Antlerless deer season approved by state commission
Wisconsin Conservation Commission approves a five day antlerless deer season from November 19 to 23 for does and spiked bucks, with a shotgun season in 20 agricultural counties same period. Bow and arrow season set September 24 to November 7. Gov. Rennebohm must sign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Croix Falls
Wisconsin
Wisconsin Conservation Commission
Renneboum
W. J P. Aberg
Madison
Conservation Department
Arthur Molstad
Milwaukee
J. A. Riegel
Charles Smith
Wausau
Douglas Hunt
Wautoma
Hunt
Moreland
Lake Winnebago
Koshkonong
Roman Papka
Milwaukee County Conservation Alliance
Baseball scoreboard highlights and next day schedule
National League games today include Pittsburgh at Cincinnati and St Louis at Chicago while American League features Chicago at St Louis and Detroit at Cleveland among others. Yesterday's results show Brooklyn and New York wins, plus tight finishes in several leagues across the circuit. Tomorrow's schedule list spans all major leagues with key matchups and postponed games noted.
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Red Sox
Senators
Boston
Yankees
Brooklyn Dodgers
St. Louis
Pittsburgh
Cardinals
Brooks
Redbirds
New York Giants
Philadelphia Phils
New York
St. Louis Washington
Poday
Cincinnati
Chicago
Detroit
Cleveland
Philadelphia
Washington
American Association
Columbus
Milwaukee
St. Paul
Indianapolis
Minneapolis
Toledo
Louisvile
Kansas City
Fond du Lac
Green Bay
Sheboygan
Wisconsin Rapids
Janesville
Appleton
Wausau
Oshkosh
Brooklyn
Louisville
Wisconsin State League
Tam Playoff Set For This Afternoon
The Tam O'Shanter golf event crowns a 17 000 prize in an 18 hole playoff today at 2 pm. Palmer and DeMaret lead after yesterday, with DeMaret at 275 and Palmer at 270 after 72 holes. carryover bets totaled 12 000 as crowds watched. Sam Snead finished third with 271 while other pros and amateurs posted scores across the May world tour brackets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Micage
Johnny Palmer
Jimmy DeMaret
George S. May
Palmer
DeMaret
Carry Middlecoff
Toney Penna
Bob Hamilton
Buck White
Johnny Bulla
Jim Turnesa
Jim Ferrier
Sam Snead
May
Akron Youth Wins All American Soap Box Derby Title
Fifteen year old Freddy Derks from Akron claimed the All-American soap box derby crown after racing his Black Walnut speedster to victory over 147 entrants from 40 states plus Panama, Canada and Alaska at the national derby downs course where he had also won the Akron district finals last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Akron
Freddy Derks
Panama
Canada
Alaska
Jersey Joe Walcott Wins in Stockholm Victory
Jersey Joe Walcott declared himself a top heavyweight contender after knocking out Sweden's Olle Tanberg in the fifth round of a 12 round bout in Stockholm. He challenged leading heavyweights including Ezzard Charles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe
Stockholm
Joe Walcott
Ezzard Charles
Sweden
Olle Tanberg
Also Mentioned on This Page
Associated Press
Cleveland Indians
Cincinnati Reds
Anson
Jimmy Hatlo
Municipal Electrics
Monroe State Line
Brodhead
Veech
Wm. A. Becker Co
Gonstead
Ibbons
Wis
Miller
Juda
Wm. E. Klassy
LeVerne Long
Warren, Ill
Ben Reasa
Albany
Dewey Moe
Blanchardy Johnson Implement Co
South Wayne
Kenneth Rarayman
Blanchardville, Wis
Commission
Dearth Motor Sales
Harry Schrader
Lale
Dakota, Ill
Highway
Massey-Harris
John Deere
Albert Hugelshofer
Alvin van Loh
W. B. Elbeck
Lonner
Monroe Roller Mill
14Th Street
Thomas Gaughan
Grace Lencagk
Hartford
Conn
Dot Kielty
Long Beach
Calif
Babe
Didrickson Zaharias
Denver
Colo
Patty Berg
Bill Campbell
Huntington
W. Va
John “Pick” Wagner
Wilford Wehrle
French Lick
Ind
Colorado
Prairie Farmer
Blumer Pharmacy
Walgreen Agency
Akron Boy
Goetz
Scott
Mid-America
Anis Illinois Central
America
Illinois Central
W. A. Jouxston
Illinois Central Railroad
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