Lineups Picked For July 12 All Star Game
The 16th annual All Star game starters were chosen by a 4.6 million voter poll. Fans favored Eddie Robinson and Ted Williams in the American lineup and Jackie Robinson and Stan Musial in the National lineup, with notable omissions of Braves, Indians, Cubs, and Reds. The American league batting average 0.314 and National league 0.308.
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Ebbetsfield
Cleveland
Lou Boudreau
Boston
Billy Southworth
Eddie Robinson
Washington
Johnny Mize
New York
Jackie Robinson
Eddie Kazak
St. Louis
Harold Reese
Ralph Kiner
Pittsburgh
Stan Musial
Willard Marshall
Andy Seminick
Philadelphia
Joe Fan
Boston Braves
Cleveland Indians
Southworth
Boudreau
St. Louis Browns
Chicago Cubs
Cincinnati Reds
Baseball Scoreboard and Schedules for Today and Yesterday
National League games list Brooklyn at New York Philadelphia at Boston Pittsburgh at Chicago Cincinnati at St. Louis. American League New York at Washington Boston at Philadelphia St Louis at Cleveland Chicago at Detroit. Yesterday results include New York 4 Brooklyn 1 and Chicago 6 Pittsburgh 5. Boston 2 Philadelphia 1. Cincinnati 10 St. Louis 2. New York 5 Washington 4. Philadelphia 11 Boston 5. Chicago 4 Detroit 0. Cleveland 3 St. Louis 1. Additional scores Milwaukee 3 Louisville 2. Columbus 9 Kansas City 3. Indianapolis 8 St Paul 4. Toledo 6-10 Minneapolis 3-12. Wisconsin State League Sacre du Lac 7 Wisconsin Rapids Green Bay 2 Sheboygan 1 Oshkosh 11 Wausau 7 Appleton at Janesville postponed by rain. Tomorrow National League Brookyn at New York Philadelphia at Boston Pittsburgh at Chicago Cincinnati at St. Louis. American Association Milwaukee at Kansas City St Paul at Minneapolis Louisville at Columbus Indianapolis at Toledo Wisconsin State League Appleton at Fond du Lac Oshkosh at Green Bay Sheboygan at Wausau Janesville at Wisconsin Rapids.
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Eau Claire and Superior Slips in Loop Baseball Action
In Wisconsin Northern league play the Eau Claire Bears fell 7-6 to Fargo-Moorhead and the Superior Blues lost 3-1 to Sioux Falls. St. Cloud swept Grand Forks 2-0 and 4-3, while Duluth beat Aberdeen 1-0 and dropped the nightcap 8-1.
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Eau Claire Bears
Fargo-Moorhead
Superior Blues
Sioux Falls
St. Cloud
Grand Forks
Duluth
Aberdeen
Local Social Notes From Waukegan Peninsula Visit
Twin Grove and Mrs J H Beightal visit Mr and Mrs Oscar Walters Monday. The new well at J L Conare home completed. Herbert Orton and wife reside at Conare place. Fairfield aid society met with Mrs Karl Rinehart Wednesday. RNA lodge co hosted by Mrs Floyd Chambers and Mrs J H Beightol Tuesday. Barbara Boll Janesville vacationing with parents in town. Orland Haas family spent Sunday in Oakney.
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Waukegan
Oscar Walters
J. L. Conare
Herbert Orton
Conare Place
Fairfield Aid Society
Karl Rinehart
Floyd Chambers
J. H. Beightol
RNA Iodge
Barbara Boll
Janesville
Herbert Boll
Orland Haas
Oakney
Kundert Wins Net Tournament To Reach Wisconsin Finals
Monroe high school tennis standout Dick Kundert earned a spot in the state finals by routing Jerry Hill of Janesville 6 1 6 0 in the district event. He led a Monroe contingent as Heidi Pfaeffli, Nancy Cronin and others pursued titles with mixed results.
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Wisconsin Recreation Association
Milwaukee Journal
Milwaukee
Jerry Hill
Janesville
Kundert
Heidi Pfaeffli
Virginia Carter
Oshkosh Green Bay Duel For State League Honors
Oshkosh and Green Bay clash in a pivotal two game series to decide the Wisconsin State baseball league all star selection. Oshkosh led after beating Wausau 11 7 while Green Bay defeated Sheboygan 2 1. Fond du Lac topped Wisconsin Rapids 74 and Appleton had a rainout at Janesville.
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Green Bay
Wisconsin State Baseball League
Oshkosh
Sheboygan
Wausau
Fond du Lac
Wisconsin Rapids
Appleton
Janesville
Louise Brough Captures Wimbledon Women’s Title
Louise Brough of Beverly Hills California defeated Margaret Osborne du Pont of Bellevue Delaware 10-8 1-6 10-8 in the Wimbledon final to win her second consecutive title and give Americans both major Wimbledon championships. Ted Schroeder of La Crescenta California won the men's division.
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Two Cage Loops Balk at Merger
Chicago reports failed peace talks between the Basketball Association of America and the National Basketball League. The NBL will operate as a nine team league with Indianapolis Olympians joining and home games at Butler fieldhouse, while the BAA will move its Jets elsewhere. Teams listed include Syracuse New York Hammond Anderson Sheboygan Oshkosh Waterloo Moline and Denver.
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Ike Duffy
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Butler
Jets
Syracuse
N.Y
Hammond
Ind
Anderson
Sheboygan
Oshkosh
Waterloo
Moline
Denver
Creed Equals Season Track Record at Roosevelt Pace
Westbury New York Jimmy Creed equalled the season track record of 2 01 4 5 to win the Grand circuit Rhode Island pace at Roosevelt Raceway. The seven year old chestnut driven by James Cruise beat previous record holder Indian Land by a length with Scottish Boy finishing third.
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N.Y
Jimmy Creed
Rhode Island
Roosevelt Raceway
James Cruise
Chicago Baseball World: White Sox and Cubs Win Big
The White Sox shut out Detroit 4-0 and the Cubs beat Pittsburgh 6-5. Hank Sauer and Phil Cavarretta homered for the Cubs, Sauer driving in two runs in the third and a three run fifth. Lefty Bill Wight pitched a five hit shutout for Chicago.
Wing Fitting Fault Blamed for Air Crash
The Civil Aeronautics Board blamed a faulty wing fitting for the Northwest Airlines crash near Fountain City Wisconsin on August 29. A twin engine Martin 202 carried 33 passengers and four crew members. 37 people died. The aircraft was grounded pending wing fitting modifications.
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Northwest Airlines
Fountain City
Wis
New Glarus Notes From Mrs Millard Tschudy and Friends
Madison visitors include Mr and Mrs John Kundert and Mrs Fred Tschudy on Wednesday. Henry Schmid's Wisconsin trip continues through the week. Old-timers band concert in Monroe Tuesday drew Elmer Figi Theiler and spouses plus O A Glaeden. J J Figi conducted On Wisconsin. Theiler son played with the band. George Abplanalp near Winslow hosted Sunday guests honoring Arthur J Theiler and 30th anniversary couple Ray Meythaler Barbara Stauffacher Warren Ten Pas and others.
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Fred Tschudy
Madison
Henry Schmid
Wisconsin
Monroe
Elmer Figi
Bert
Arthur J. Theiler
William Bauer
O. A. Glaeden
J. J. Figi
Géeorge Abplanalp
Winslow
Ray Meythaler
Barbara
D. Stauffacher
Ray Marty
W. W. Stauffacher
Rebecca Theiler
Warren Ten Pas
Cheese Market Slips in Wisconsin Swiss Prices
The Federal-State market news service reports weak demand and cautious buying for Wisconsin Swiss during the week ending June 30. Grade B and C prices fell while receipts rose. state brand 45-48 cents, grade B 42-44, grade C 36-38, grinders 31-32. Factory milk prices for May averaged 2.67 per 100 pounds of 3.5 butterfat.
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Helen E. Steur
Madison
Wisconsin
DPMA
Chicago
Market Summary for Chicago Livestock and Grain
Livestock prices show salable hogs about 1,500 head with week’s top at 21.85 and close at 21.65 for 170-240 lb than most 240-260 lb at 20.25-21.00 and 270-300 lb at 19.00-20.00. Cattle volume around 300 with steers 27.75-28.75 and top 29.00 for large loads 1200-1250 lb Colorado, near steady overall. Wheat eases on hedging as grains hold firm. July wheat 1.94 1/4, corn 1.35 1/4, oats 0.59 to 0.59 1/4, soybeans 2.39 1/4, lard 10.60 per 100 pounds.
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Texas
Board of Trade
Commodity Credit Corporation
Illinois
Gulf of Mexico
Canada’s Independence Week Marked By Mutual Respect
The author notes Canada’s 92 year anniversary as a nation and describes Canada’s role in the British Commonwealth and its independent path since Westminster. He recalls Dominion troops in World War I and praises Canada’s firm stance for separate representation, ending with greetings to Canada and its close ties to the United States.
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America
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League of Nattions
London
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Uncle Sam Buys Turkish Tobacco Surges in 1948
In 1948 the United States purchased 49,493,000 pounds of Turkish tobacco, well above the annual average of 20,669,000 pounds, reflecting a strong demand for imported tobacco.
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Sam
Engineers Question Bigness as Drawback for Some Plants
New York engineers say large companies may lose efficiency in distribution as they grow. The American Society of Mechanical Engineers committee notes rising costs, unwieldy structures, and hidden distribution expenses that can erode profits. Reducing scale could improve end year results and aid overall economy.
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American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Fenton B. Turck
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Police Chief Bill Goes to Governor
A bill exempting police chiefs from a one year residence rule before appointment won final legislative approval. The senate balked on reconsideration, sending the measure to the governor. It arose after challenges to Madison police chief Bruce Weatherly’s hiring and a circuit court ruling that the appointment was illegal.
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Capital Times
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San Antonio
Tex
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Thomas E. Fairchild
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Air Chief Vandenberg to Speak at Milwaukee Legion Meet
Gen Hoyt S. Vandenberg air force chief of staff will speak at the American Legion state convention in Milwaukee August 12 to 14. He spent his boyhood in Milwaukee and attended West Point from there.
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Hoyt S. Vandenberg
Air Force
American Legion
Vandenberg
West Point
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Turkey’s Road Network Size and Coverage
Turkey covers 296,503 square miles with about 26,000 miles of roads of various types. The note highlights the limited extent of expressways, local roads, and rural routes relative to area.
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