Feller and Indians cool off Athletics to take lead
Bobby Feller broke a scoreless tie with the Athletics as the Indians swept Detroit’s former leaders 6 to 1. Feller allowed only three hits while striking out runners and boosting Cleveland atop the American League standings by week’s end. Hal Newhouser pitched Detroit to a 4 to 1 win over Boston, continuing his strong form as Ed Lopat outpitched Fred Sanford in the Yankees 8 to 4 victory. The Cardinals crushed Brooklyn 14 to 7, while the Phillies edged Chicago 2 to 1 on a late-inning rally. Vern Bickford earned his first win in a 4 to 1 Pittsburgh loss.
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Vogler and Kundert Qualify for State Tennis Meet
Ernie Vogler and Dick Kundert, who finished first and second in the Southern 10 singles, will team as doubles representatives for Monroe High School at the WIAA state tennis tournament in Wauwatosa. The event features Wisconsin's top prep players and runs all day with doubles starting at 10 30 after a 9 a.m. start.
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Monroe High School
Wauwatosa Tommorrow
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Nighthawks League Scores and Standings Report
Nighthawks results list team by team with individual games and series totals. Rufenacht Tertin Pierce Ritschard Thompson lead 2044 including 448 366 373 404 348. Ausmus Miller Dickin son Bartelt Briggs 2270 for Clarno after 711 765 794.
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Green County Service
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Tuesday Night League Scores and Standings
Lanz Insurance won two matches with 462 453 465 averages 517 475 and team totals 754 779 779 totaling 2312. Warren Auto won one match with Kurth Rowe Carson Aren Mc Coy totals 660 682 769 handicap 2263. Rotes won two with Stuart 426 Buehler 411 Rote 449 Etter 430 Henning 543 totals 718 823 718 2259. R. and S. Tavern won one with Schulthess 389 Musser 433
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Bowling Team Totals and Handicaps by Manufacturer
Davis 360 Cole 412 Kramer 458 total 638 689 723 with 150 handicap 2202. Fritos No 2 Martin 531 Kavanaugh 508 Burri 461 Maddrell 415 Peterson 458 totals 791 785 797 with 2373. Oscar Mayer Meyers 446 Segner 430 Buchholtz 413 Hart wig 426 Wyssbrod 417 totals 750 654 728 with 15 handicap 2147. Gambles Hunt 460 Reger 385 Huebner 368 Brugger 379 average 417 totals 666 653 690 with 39 handicap 2048. Heuer Sales Jenny 471 Bauman 375 Kane 434 Mahlberg 433 average 462 totals 677 769 729 and 2175.
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Baseball scoreboard yesterday results
National League New York 5 Cincinnati 0 St Louis 14 Brooklyn 7 Boston 4 Pittsburgh 1 Philadelphia 2 Chicago 1 American League New York 8 St Louis 4 Detroit 4 Boston 1 Washington 4 Chicago 1 Cleveland 6 Philadelphia 1 American Association Milwaukee 9 Minneapolis 6 St Paul 11 Kansas City 5 Columbus 5 Louisville 4 Indianapolis 4 Toledo 2
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Dodds to Run Exhibition Half-Mile at Beloit Relays
Gil Dodds of Wheaton College prepares for Olympic trials by running an exhibition half mile at the Beloit Relays on Saturday. He faces his student protege George Soltau, who has exhausted college eligibility. The race marks Dodds campaign to ready for the 1,500 meters at the summer trials.
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Two Ex Champions Lead Qualifying Play In PGA Tournament
Two former champions Bob Hamilton and Ben Hogan led the opening round of qualifying at Norwood Hills Country Club with five under par 66s. Hamilton posted a 25 putts day while Hogan counted five birdies with 29 putts as top shooters posted strong scores in St Louis.
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Kenmore
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White Sulphur Springs
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Jimmie Demarret
Ojai
Calif
Pete Cooper
Ponte Vedra
Fla
Big Nine Meeting Schedules Next Season Contests
Chicago May 27 28 and 29 slated for Big Nine conference athletic schedules excluding football. Commissioner K L Tug Wilson announced the annual May meetings to coincide with the 1948 outdoor track and field championships.
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Madison
K. L
Tug) Wilson
Orfordville over Monticello in 10 innings alters league lead
Orfordville coach Kent C. Austin saw his team beat Monticello 6 to 5 in 10 innings to drop Monticello from the Eastern section lead. Monticello also defeated Juda 8 to 4 as John Ponyicsanyi’s squad wins its third game. Sagen pitched for Orfordville, Winzenreich allowed eight hits for Juda, and Gene Lynn collected three hits for Monticello including a bases loaded triple.
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Gene Lynn
Edgewood wallops Brodhead in exhibition tilt
Edgewood hammered Brodhead 21 to 6 in an exhibition game Tuesday. Edgewood pounded three Brodhead pitchers for 10 hits and eight errors, while Brodhead managed four hits off two Edgewood pitchers. The game ended after five innings.
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al Erickson
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Madison Invaders
Education links to childbearing in American women
Except farming districts, American married women who have some college training are less apt to remain childless than those who have graduated from high or had no further schooling.
Major League Teams Cut Rosters to 25 Players
Rosters for all 16 major league clubs were trimmed to 25 men each after a three day sprint that narrowed 36 players. Brooklyn led the National League in cuts with many players dropped, while Detroit Cleveland and Philadelphia were among American League clubs actively reducing rosters. The Dodgers continued to release players as they toured the West with an overflow squad. Pittsburgh also reduced its roster early.
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Willie Pep Wins Decision Over Lewis in Milwaukee
Willie Pep edged Charles Lewis in a ten round non title bout in Milwaukee earning his 36th straight victory. Pep floored Lewis twice and dominated with a fierce lefts flurry while suffering a bad cut and a bloody head wound. The bout drew 5 240 fans and grossed 11995 dollars.
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Willie Pep
Charles
Cathey) Lewis
Pep
Brooklyn
Lewis
Lewis Repeats Down Fall Amid Eight Count Rule
The round description notes Lewis hitting the canvas twice with Pep's left hook and a slip. He is forced to take an eight count both times, citing a Wisconsin statute mandating eight ounce gloves.
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Pep
Wisconsin
Chicago Rockets Sold To New Corporation
The Chicago Rockets were purchased today by a new corporation, the Football club of Chicago. R. E. Garn said the ownership includes more than 20 Chicago business, sports and professional leaders. The team, formed in 1946, has endured two rough AAFC seasons.
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Chicago Rockets
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Rockets
Rockets Still Struggle For Wins In Tough Season
The Rockets have secured only about six victories this season as they face continued challenges in building a competitive run.
Walsh Jaycee of Year
The Madison junior chamber of commerce named University of Wisconsin boxing coach John J. Walsh Jaycee of the Year. He was praised for promoting boxing as a wholesome sport and his contributions to Madison the state and the nation.
Congress Entitled to Three Plants from Botanical Gardens
Each member of Congress may request up to three plants from the National Botanic Gardens. The policy outlines eligibility and the process for obtaining specimens for official use or teaching purposes.
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