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Newspaper

Monroe Evening Times

Location

Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Aug 17, 1948

Page

5

Lanz Hardware Defeats Palmers to Tie for Fourth in Minor League

Lanz Hardware rode a late rally to beat Palmer’s Tavern 5-3 and pull even for fourth place in the Minor League, trailing first place Grossen’s by 1.5 games. Gempler’s Tire topped Rudy’s Tavern 13-6 in the other minor tilt, Marion Mueller homering for the winners.

Gempler Rudy’s Tavern Lanz Hardware Palmer’s Tavern Lanz Wardware Hardware Club Lanz Palmer’s Loop Grossen’s Tavern Wenger Kramer Schuetze Clothiers Schuetze’s Harold Davidson John Cookie) Walter

Baseball Scoreboard Yesterday's League Results

In the American League no games were scheduled. In the National League St Louis beat Chicago 9 to 7 and Brooklyn defeated Boston 6 to 2. Cincinnati won 5 to 2 over Pittsburgh at night. American Association shows Milwaukee 5 Toledo 4 in 10 innings. Louisville 9 8 Minneapolis 7 14. Indianapolis 7 St Paul 5. Columbus 12 Kansas City 6.

St. Louis Chicago Brooklyn Boston Cincinnati Pittsburgh Milwaukee Toledo Louisville Minneapolis Indianapolis St. Paul Columbus Kansas City

Tomorrow’s NBA schedule across major cities

The lineup features Chicago at Detroit and Pittsburgh at Chicago with several night games. Also on the slate are St. Louis at Cleveland, New York at Washington, Philadelphia at Boston, Boston at New York, Brooklyn at Philadelphia, and Cincinnati at St. Louis.

Chicago Detroit St. Louis Cleveland New York Washington Philadelphia Boston National League Brooklyn Pittsburgh Cincinnati

Horseshoe Tournament Grounds Spotlight at Milwaukee Expo

The national horseshoe pitching tourney dominates the Wisconsin centennial exposition with a record entry. Ninety contenders vie for the crown, 32 advance to the championship flight, led by Casey Jones of Waukesha carrying the Wisconsin banner.

Milwaukee Guy Wertz Casey Jones Waukesha Wisconsin

Resigns from Marquette staff to join Bears as trainer

Edward F. Rory announced last night his resignation from the Marquette University athletic staff to become trainer and equipment manager for the Chicago Bears of the National Football League.

Marquette Milwaukee Edward F. Rory Marquette, University Athletic Chicago Bears

The Art of Weaving Through Ancient Civilizations

A concise look at how weaving emerged in early civilizations, tracing techniques and materials used across ancient societies and their cultural significance in textile production. The piece links craft growth to social and economic development.

Dodgers Narrow Braves Lead With 6-2 Victory in Boston

Brooklyn Dodgers beat the Boston Braves 6-2 in Boston as Pee Wee Reese sparked a four run rally with a leadoff triple in the eighth. Reese, batting .300, started the inning that sealed the win and trimmed the Braves’ lead to two games in the standings. The Cardinals moved within two and a half games with a 9-7 win over the Cubs, while the Reds defeated the Pirates 5-2 in Pittsburgh.

Associated Press Pee Wee Reese Braves Boston Brooks Dodgers Dodger Reese Bob Hogue St. Louis Cardinals Billy Southworth Cubs Chicago Stan Musial Cincinnati Reds Pirates Pittsburgh

Receiver Named For Rockford Rox

A receiver was appointed for the Rockford Rox of the class C Central association after creditors petitioned in federal court. Judge Elwyn R. Shaw designated Hugh McGavick of Rockford as receiver of the club and its assets amid ongoing financial troubles and alleged acts of bankruptcy through creditor liens.

Freeport Ill Rockford Rox Elwyn R. Shaw Hugh McGavick Rockford

French runner Hansenne defeats Gehrmann in metric mile

Marcel Hansenne of France clocked 3 50.4 to win the metric mile at the two day international track meet, beating young Don Gehrmann of Wisconsin who trailed in the event.

Gehrmann Paris Marcel Hansenne France Don Gehrmann Wisconsin

Baseball Greats Mourn Babe Ruth as Sportsman and Player

Nation mourns Babe Ruth with tributes from A B Chandler Will Harridge Ford Frick and others. Leaders praise his American story courage and heart and say Ruth inspired youth and boosted baseball attendance and salaries.

Babe Associated Press Babe Ruth A. B. Chandler Will Harridge Ruth Ford Frick National League Bucky Harris New York Yankees Leo Durocher New York Giants America Burt Shotten Brooklyn Dodgers Bill Veek Cleveland Indians George Weiss

Tourney of Champs signs Jersey Joe Lesnevich for bout

The Tourney of Champions signs heavyweight contenders Jersey Joe Walcott and Gus Lesnevich to meet Sept 21 on a doubleheader card with Tony Zate and Marcel Cerdan at Roosevelt Stadium Jersey City. The group pays $120000 and $50000 respectively and secures exclusive right for the winner to headline next for the Tourney of Champions. Other top contenders include Joe Louis Freddie Mills and Ezzard Charles.

Champs Joe Lesnevich New York Jersey Joe Walcott Gus Lesnevich Jersey Joe Tony Zate Marcel Cerdan Jersey City Roosevelt Stadium Walcott T. of C. Guaree Cerdan Andy Niederreiter T. of C Niederreiter Joe Louis Freddie Mills Cincinnati Ezzard Charles

Demaret Wins Playoff at St. Paul Open

Jimmy Demaret defeats Otto Greiner by two strokes in a playoff for the St. Paul open first prize of 2450 dollars. The Baltimore pro concedes Demaret’s experience and composure as the key to victory in St. Paul, Minnesota.

Jim Demaret St. Paul St. Paul, Minn Otto Greiner Baltimore Jimmy Demaret Greiner Demaret

New Holstein Falls in Semi-Pro National Semi Final

New Holstein, Wisconsin, the state champion, lost 7 to 2 to Fredericksburg, Pennsylvania in Wichita Kansas last night. Five errors hurt New Holstein but they are not eliminated from the double elimination tournament.

NEW Holstein Wichita Kas Wisconsin Fredericksburg

North Favored To Defeat South In Wisconsin All Star Game

Wisconsin all star high school football teams meet tomorrow night with the North favored. The series shows South dominance, but North depth and fewer injuries give the edge. Game moves to Breese Stevens field under a Big Nine ruling with about 9 000 to 10 000 spectators expected.

Madison North Wisconsin South Camp Randall Wisconsin Badgers Breese Stevens Roy Melvin Ashland Ken Kitelinger Janesville Melvin Pat O’donohue Eau Claire Gene Felker Milwaukee North Jack Kelly Fond du Lac Jack Hendricks Appleton Don Reinecke Wisconsin Rapids Dick Heder Milwaukee Custer Jim Craine Watertown Jim John Ignarski South Milwaukee Don Jones Dodgeville Art Anich West Allis Central Ed Bergman Beloit Jim Lomas Fennimore Art Lastofka Bill Schleisner Len Richter Boscobel State Coaches’ Association Herman Hickman Yale Clair Bee Long Island University Harry Stuhldreher George Fox Bud Foster Art Mansfield University of Wisconsin Pat Holmes Madison City Bill Walters Wauwatosa Johnny Novak Eau Claire High School Ernie Mitchell Kewaskum High School Kitelinger Clarence Hageman Belleville High School

Musial Near .381 Pace Tops National League Batting

Stan Musial of the St. Louis Cardinals maintains a .381 batting clip late in the season, likely securing the NL lead and eyeing a third or more batting title. He seeks to join Honus Wagner Rogers Hornsby and Paul Waner as multi title winners since 1900, while Alvin Dark and Andy Pafko chase in the standings.

New York Stan Musial St. Louis Cardinal Ducky Medwick Cardinals Musial Honus Wagner Rogers Hornsby Paul Waner Alvin Dark Braves Andy Patfko Chicago Cubs

Boudreau Threatens Williams Batting Lead

Rampaging Lou Boudreau of the Cleveland Indians narrowed Boston star Ted Williams's American League batting edge to 16 points after a strong week. Williams at .377 led, while Boudreau climbed to .361 on 19 hits in 37 at bats, with Dale Mitchell rising to .336 and Al Zarilla slipping to .320. Other leaders include Hoot Evers and Barney McCosky at .313.

Chicago Lou Boudreau Cleveland Indians Boston Ted Williams Shortstop Boudreau Tribe Williams Handsome Lou Thumpin’ Tech Dale Mitchell al Zarilla St. Louis Hoot Evers Detroit Barney McCosky Philadelphia Luke Appling

Baseball Batting Leaders Tie In Late Season Finish

Bob Dillinger of St Louis and George Kell of Detroit tied for the league lead at .303, while New York star Joe DiMaggio stood at .298 as the season closed.

Bob Dillinger St. Louis George Kell Detroit New York Joe DiMaggio

Veech Cards 65 to Lead Wisconsin Open Amateurs

Milwaukee golfer Chunky Tommy Veech shot a five under par 65 at Tuckaway country club to set a course record in medal play for amateurs. He led Floyd Leonard by four strokes as the event moved into the final day of qualifying with 60 players to advance to the final 36 holes.

Milwaukee Tuckaway Country Club Chunky Tommy Veech Veech Floyd Red) Leonard

New Glarus Social Notes Include Several Visits

Mrs Millard Tschudy and Ray Marty visited Thursday. Mr and Mrs Ernest Dahler returned Wednesday from Rockford Freeport and Chicago. Ill visitors stay with Bertha Gilben in Verona. Mrs Albert Pfund recently visited Gottfried Augsburger in Monroe. Mrs Fred Neuschwander visited the Marty home. Paula Furrer returned to Cambridge after visiting friends here. Mr and Mrs Melvin Schneider attended the Dahler Mullen event.

Ray Marty Millard Tschudy Ernest Dahler Rockford Freeport Chicago Bertha Gilben Verona Albert Pfund Gottfried Augsburger Monroe Fred Neuschwander Fred J. Marty

Hoesly and Dahler Families Attend Freeport Wedding

Mr and Mrs Henry B Hoesly and Mr and Mrs Ernest Dahler visited with Mr and Mrs Glen Dahler and daughter Andrea Madison Thursday after a wedding held in Freeport on Sunday.

Freeport Henry B. Hoesly Ernest Dahler Glen Dahler Andrea Madison

NFL to Schedule 18 Exhibition Games Across States

Commissioner Bert Bell announced NFL clubs will play 18 pre season exhibition games in a dozen states before the season. The series starts Friday with the Chicago Cardinals facing the College All Stars in Chicago and ends September 19.

Philadelphia Bert Bell National Football League NFL Chicago Cardinals College All Stars Chicago

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