Waffle Shop Nine Ousts Phillips From Lead
The string of results shows Waffle Shop Nine defeating Phillips and Smith 6-1 in a major league game to claim sole leadership while Boss Body edged Grossen Tavern 11-10 in 10 innings in the minor league.
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Newspaper
Monroe Evening Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1947
Page
5
The string of results shows Waffle Shop Nine defeating Phillips and Smith 6-1 in a major league game to claim sole leadership while Boss Body edged Grossen Tavern 11-10 in 10 innings in the minor league.
In Chicago’s Soldier Field event the Waffle Shop softball team travels with sponsor Paul Neubauer to join 103000 spectators for the National League Bears versus College All-Stars game. Early scoring sees Ken Smith homer for Phillips and Smith and Waffle Shop rally with timely hits.
Madison hosts tomorrow afternoon for a high school all star game pitting South T offense against North single wing. Darlington coach Walter Martens and North coach Harry Conley prepare fleets of backs despite injuries and heat.
Chicago bears, never losing to the college all stars, are ten point favorites at Soldier Field for the 14th annual preseason matchup. The Bears rely on Sid Luckman and a powerful line attack while the All Stars feature Buddy Young Charley Trippi Vic Ratterman and George Ratterman among others in a battle of defense vs weight advantage.
Mrs. Henry Schmid returned home from Brodhead Saturday after visiting friends there several days. Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Bigler left Sunday evening on their honeymoon to Denver Colorado.
Commissioner Bert Bell of the NFL and eight NCAA representatives met to clear up misunderstandings over collegiate and professional football. An NCAA–All-America Conference session followed to address signing players while college play continues. Bell suggested extending limits to ban players with remaining collegiate competition if two concessions by the NCAA are made: officials allowed to work pro games and no discrimination against former pros on staff.
The Philadelphia Athletics, once predicted to finish last, seized third place in the American League by knocking off the Detroit Tigers. Pitchers Joe Coleman Carl Scheib and Bill McCahan fueled the win with Ferris Fain and Barney McCosky contributing key plays as Philadelphia stays within 1.5 games of Boston for second, behind the New York Yankees who lead the league.
The New York Giants defeated Pittsburgh 4-1 at the Polo Grounds led by Cliff Hartung's two hitter. Earlier, Detroit Tigers were swept in two games as the Giants won 3-2 and 5-3 in Detroit.
Yesterday in the National League Brooklyn defeated Cincinnati 8 to 1 and Philadelphia beat St Louis 9 to 3. Boston topped Chicago 8 to 6 while New York won night games against Pittsburgh 4 to 1 and Cleveland 9 to 3. American Association results include Milwaukee 7 to 8 over Toledo and Indianapolis 10 to 5 against Minneapolis with St Paul 4 Louisville 3 and Kansas City 4 Columbus 2. Vermont leads the states with 39 women in its legislature, including 36 representatives and 3 senators.
The regular Major and Minor league softball seasons close with a full round of games. Tournament play begins Sept. 2 for both divisions. Monday features Minor league matchups Turn and Schwing versus FFA and Johnson Motors against Victory Tavern.
The schedule lists Thursday minor league John son Motors against Boss Body and major league Phillips and Smith vs Bauman Hardware. Friday shows minor league Kinder Oilers versus FFA and major league Waffle Shop versus Schuetze Clothiers.
Quality feed strengthens show stock leading to top performers. A well nourished herd yields higher gains for breeders and exhibitors, with producers citing consistent rations and clean water as key factors for peak condition.
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