Braves Bank on Reiser Skill to Lead 1st-Guard Reif
Pete Reiser, the Braves lone notable newcomer from Brooklyn, is expected to strengthen center field and push defending NL champions. Southworth forecasts a stronger team than last year with Dark at short, Elliott at third, and Stanky in a battle for first base, while Reiser anchors the outfield with Holmes and Heath in right and Russell in left.
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Bradenton
Pete Reiser
Braves
Brooklyn Dodger
Southworth
Alvin Dark
Emaraestidhe
Spahn
Bob Elliott
Micelita Ironeieny
Kadie Stanky
Torgeson
Stanky
Dark
Elliott
Sisti
Ryan
Billy
Reiser
Pete
Brooklyn
Tommy Holmes
Jim Russell
Jeff Heath
Russell
Players for All Stars To Be Picked in April
Monroe softball managers will meet in early April to select the 1948 all star team to represent Monroe in the Southern isconsin softball league. Selections will be based on skill and experience rather than team distribution. John Walters of Montgomery Ward will manage the all stars.
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Monroe
John Walters
Montgomery Ward
Alllstars
Vogler and Kundert To Play Tennis Again
Ernie Vogler and Richard Kundert will compete in the 1949 high school tennis season. Competition will be sectional this year with winners advancing to sectional finals on May 20 and 21 and the state championship meet to follow on May 28. Monroe is expected to be a strong sectional contender.
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Ernie Vogler
Richard Kundert
Monroe
Women bowlers lead as Hauser tops with 524 in league play
Ann Hauser of Crystal Tower led the Women's Major League with a 524 series last night, backed by 17 and 16 game scores. Ben Miller and Edna Leiser placed second and third for Eddie's Tavern and Hotel Eugene respectively. Cadiz League and Keglerelles reports followed with multiple teams posting scores, including Thorp at 517 for Trumpy’s Dairy and Goetz Theater at 2131.
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Ann Hauser
Crystal Tower
Ben Miller
Eddie’s Tavern
Edna Leiser
Eugene
Cadiz
Thorp
Trumpy’s Dairy
Snively and Snyder
Rees Construction
Eddie’s * Tavern
Goetz Theater
Joe Louis Chooses Chicago For Charles Walcott Fight
Joe Louis selects Chicago for the Ezzard Charles versus Jersey Joe Walcott heavyweight bout to contest the NBA title. The event may be at Comiskey Park next June, with June 22 as a possible date, following Louis 1937 title win there. Louis, with Arthur Wirtz and James Norris, forms the International Boxing Club to promote the event and seek licensing.
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Chicago
Joe Louis
Joe Walcott
Comiskey Park
Louis
Jim Braddock
Ball Park
Charles
Walcott
Soca Park
Charles - Walcott
National Boxing Association
New York
NBA
Charles Walcott
Caonees
Massachusetts
New International Boxing Club
Arthur Wirtz
James OD. Norris
Chicago Stadium
Detroit Olympian
Ilinois Athletic Commission
Gratiot High Banquet Honors Football Letter Winners
George Lamphear, freshman coach at the University of Wisconsin, spoke at Gratiot high school athletic banquet. Coach John H. Geach presented letters to Gerald Paulson manager Charles Fridli David Griffith Robert Knudson James Brannan Robert Anderson Charles McGlynn Henry Korn Ralph Munger Roger Wand and Edward Brannan.
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Gratiot
George Lamphear
University of Wisconsin
Gratiot High School
John H. Geach
Gerald Paulson
Charles Fridli
David Griffith
Robert Knudson
James Brannan
Robert Anderson
Charles McGlynn
Henry Korn
Ralph Munger
Roger Wand
Edward Brannan
Giant British Lora To Ride in National
Aintree race day thrills as a tall British horse named Lora is entered for the national hurdle. Bookmakers and riders anticipate a strong showing for the favorite in the Grand National style event.
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National
Grand National favorite Cromwell led by Lord Mildmay
Anthony Bingham Lord Mildmay, heir to the Flete barony, rides the gelding Cromwell in the Grand National. The horse enjoys heavy betting and is listed as the 5-1 favorite in this historic steeplechase. Lord Mildmay, famed as one of England's top amateur jockeys, stands six feet four inches, making him the tallest regular rider.
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Anthony Bingham
Lord Mildmay
England
Cromwell
Flete
Plans Havana Series West Palm Beach Trip
The Philadelphia Athletics flew to Cuba in two chartered airliners for a series with the Havana club of the Florida International league. Outfielder Elmer Vale, nursing a twisted knee from a failed steal in yesterday's 5-3 loss to the Brooklyn Dodgers, was uncertain about joining the trip.
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Havana
West Palm Beach
Philadelphia Athletics
Cuba
Elmer Vale
Brooklyn Dodgers
Wisconsin Major Letters Awarded in Wrestling and Swimming
Wisconsin Athletic Director Harry Stuhlsdreher announced major letter winners in wrestling and swimming. Wrestlers recognized include Sadie De Witte Bob Less and Bob Spicuzza Arthur Mullendore Paul Peterson Joseph Peterson Clarence Self and others. Swimmers honored include James Davies Jerry Smith William Stanley Rolf Utegaard Adrian Dick Don Johnson Harold Engelke John Pohle Rudolf Matzke Bruce Fellows Bob Muller and more.
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Madison
Wisconsin
Harry Stuhlsdreher
Lion
Wrest
Sadie de Witte
Bob Less
Bob Spicuzza
Milwaukee
Arthur Mullendore
Paul Peterson
Joseph Peterson
Sturgeon Bay
Clarence Self
Cicero
James Davies
Janesville
Jerry Smith
William Stan
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Army Avy Store
Ruf Bidg
Il Arles Bickford
Joan Hortar
Eacre Arnold Poses
Woody Woodpecker
Vogler
Kundert
Keglerelles
Rollte’s Standard Service
Sid’s
Montgomery Electric
Modern Club
Lanz Insurance
An National Bank
Cadiz League Buckeyes
Cornpickers
Duffy’s
South Wayne
IBC
Jack Began
Irving Schoenwald
Jack Hurley
Detroit
Pittsburgh
Philadelphia
Cleveland
Cincinnati
Sam Becker
Olympia
Willie Pep
Sandy Saddler
Karlen Hall
Monticello
Lawrence Duchow
American Legion of
Sorsham Welch
Welch
Calif
Sererse
Ace
Alaska Salmon
Langlade
Idaho
Brennan
Aintree
Harvey S. Stauffacher Chiropractor
White Block
Kramer
Fred Allen
N&c Network
CBS Network
Monroe Sales Co
9Th Street
16Th Avenue
WLAD
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