Konstany Choice Stirs Series Talk
Phillies manager Eddie Sawyer shocks with veteran reliever Jim Konstanty to start the opener against the New York Yankees in the best of seven. Konstanty, 33, pitched 74 games this season and has not started since 1948. Sawyer cites experience and confidence as reasons for the daring call.
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Jack Hand
Philadelphia
Jim Konstanty
Phillies
Eddie Sawyers
New York Yankees
Vic Raschi
Connie Mack
Howard Ehmke
A’s
Chicago
Ehmke
Konstanty
Phils
Phil Whiz
Sawyer
Robin Roberts
Big Jim
Toronto
Boston Braves
Jim
Roberts
Badgers Polish Pass Attack for Saturday
Wisconsin sharpens its passing game for the Big Ten opener with Illinois. Senior quarterback Bob Petruska threw two touchdowns against the Hilltoppers and helped set up two more as coach Ivy Williamson’s squad prepared in practice.
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Madison
May
Wisconsin
Illinois
Bob Petruska
Hilltoppers
Ivy Williamson
Thers
Champaign
Illini
Badger
Harland Carl
Charlie Yderstadt
Bob Mansfield
Marquette
Seer predicts college gridiron results across Big Ten slate
Chicago sports writer Jerry Liska lists predicted scores for Notre Dame Purdue Illinois Wisconsin Iowa Indiana Michigan Minnesota Nebraska Northwestern Navy Michigan State Maryland and Ohio State plus Marquette Kansas State at upcoming games. He cites recent upsets and team form while noting key players and offenses.
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Jerry Liska
Chicago
Southern Methodist
Washington
Notre Dame
Purdue
Bob Williams
Boilermakers
Texas
Lone Star State
Illinois
Wisconsin
Illini
Badgers
Johnny Karras
Iowa
Indiana
Hawkeyes
Wolverines
Michigan State
Minnesota
Nebraska
The
Gophers
Soph
Bobby Reynolds
Hugh McElhenny
Northwestern
Navy
Bob Voigts
Wildcats
Maryland
Spartans
Michigan
Biggie Munn
Ohio State
Pittsburgh
Panthers
Buckeyes
Marquette
Kansas State
Hilltoppers
Milwaukee
Colorado
Simmons Will Not Pitch in the World Series
The Philadelphia Phillies declare Curt Simmons will not play in the World Series. Simmons had been on a 10 day guard pass from Indiana and has not used a ball in three weeks. He arrived in Philadelphia and will wear a uniform and may take part in batting practice.
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Philadelphia Phillies
Curt Simmons
Simmons
Indiana
National Guard
Curt
New York Yankees
Frank Powell
Phillies
Eddie Sawyer
Phils
Powell
It Must Be Right Writer Calls Roberts Cool Man These Days
Philadelphia pitcher Robin Roberts blends nerves and poise on and off the mound. The Phillies rely on his 20-game win pace as they approach the World Series against the Yankees, with Jim Konstanty chosen to start the opener after Roberts wins over Brooklyn.
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Roberts
Philadelphia
Robin Roberts
Philadelphia Phillies
Phillies
Grover Cleveland
Alexander
New York Yankees
Brooklyn
Eddie Sawyer
Jim Konstanty
Cards To Penance Manager Ed Dyer
Philadelphia Eddie Dyer will be replaced as manager of the St. Louis Cardinals by a man from within the Cardinal organization. The choice will come from the organization, with Fred Saigh seeking a manager with experience. Rumors pointed to Johnny Keane or Rollie Hemsley as the likely candidates.
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Eddie Dyer
St. Louis Cardinals
Associated Press
Dyer
Redbirds
Cardinal
Jim Hearn
New York Giants
Terry Moore
Marty Marion
Texas
Fred Saigh
St. Louis
Johnny Keane
Rochester
Rollie Hemsley
Columbus
Cards
Monroe Senior Band To Perform at Game
The 90 piece Monroe High Band directed by Allan F Barnard will perform between halves of the Monroe Fort Atkinson football game Friday night. The display includes novel formations and a grandfathers clock formation with pantomime and music.
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Allan F. Barnard
Monroe-Ft. Atkinson
Eleven Bowlers Score 200 Games in Major League Night
Vic Carson led with a 598 series on 226 180 192 after 11 bowlers posted 200s. Redman tied for top singles with 226 in a 555 series. Jr league saw Rupnow 192 and Folgate 181 165 ? Esther Kubly topped Badger Women with 447 series 145 169 133. Team results show Style Stop 1914, Kubly Paints 1701, Frozen Foods 2784, Gambles 2327, Post Office No 2 2102.
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G. L. Redman
Otto Rupnow
Folgate
Esther Kubly
Badger
May Davidson
Colleen Blum
Valeria Durgin
Vi Peterson
Haworth’s
Kubly Paints
Ludlow Hotel
Lou Hackle
Deb Share
Don Clark
Borden’s
Baumgartner’s
Clinic Pharmacy
Maple Grove Inn
Tuesday Night Jr. Folgate
G. Ude
H. Davidson
C. Buehler
O. Rupnow
Post Office
Headquarters
Carter-Gruenewald
Shippy Tavern
Gambles
Post Office No. 1
Don Markham Returns to Wisconsin Cage Roster
Four letter men were among 32 candidates for the University of Wisconsin basketball team reporting to Coach Bud Foster on Tuesday. The group includes guard Ab Nicholas forwards Dan Markham and Fred Bencruscato center forward John Wise, veterans from last season. Badger freshmen have trained for ten days.
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Madison
University of Wisconsin
Bud Foster
Ab Nicholas
Dan Markham
Fred Bencrscutto
John Wise
Badger
Steensrud boys face Fort Atkinson in Southern 10 clash
Steensrud and Fort Atkinson meet Friday night in a top Southern 10 spotlight. Fort Atkinson rides a 20-13 win over Reedsburg while Steensrud hopes to slow dual threat ends and keep the defense solid after Wisconsin Dells tests. Monroe also draws Baraboo, with Richland Center edging Stoughton and Baraboo toppling Wisconsin High.
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Wisconsin Dells
Ft. Atkinson
Reedsburg
Richland Center
Stoughton
Baraboo
Wisconsin High
Monroe
Dwaine Council
Dells
Blanc and Company
Gay Steensrud
Menomonee Falls
Jefferson
Steensrud
Badger Alumni Plan Weekly Wisconsin Football Film Shows
The Green county chapter of the Wisconsin Alumni Association will sponsor official Wisconsin football game films shown each Friday evening at the armory. Chapter president Joseph D. Viney announced the first free showing this Friday featuring the Marquette Wisconsin game after the Monroe Fort Atkinson high school game.
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Green County
Wisconsin Alumni Association
Wisconsin
Armory
Joseph D. Viney
Monroe-Ft. Atkinson
Beau Jack Beats Philip Kim In Honolulu Bout
Beau Jack from Augusta, Georgia won a ten round decision over Philip Kim of Honolulu in a bloody televised title bout. Jack weighed 141 pounds while Kim tipped the scales at 142 3/4, giving Jack the victory in a tight contest.
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Honolulu
Augusta
Philip Kim
Jack
Jim
World Series Facts and Figures From Associated Press
World Series features Philadelphia Phillies and New York Yankees in a best of seven series. Games set at Shibe Park in Philadelphia and Yankee Stadium in New York with games on successive days and no travel breaks. Attendance for both venues tallies 100000 plus. betting odds favor Yankees 2-1. Weather cool cloudy around 64, radio Mutal network, TV networks ABC NBC CBS. First game pitchers Raschi and Konstanty. Lineups list Woodling Rizzuto Berra DiMaggio Mize Mapes Brown Coleman Waitkus Ashburn Sisler Ennis Jones Seminick Goliat Konstanty.
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Associated Press
Philadelphia Phillies
New York Yankees
Shibe Park
Philadelphia
Yankee Stadium
New York
Yankees
Mutual Network
Mel Allen
Gene Kelly
ABC
NBC
CBS
Jim Britt
Jack Brickhouse
Vic Raschi
Phillies
Jim Konstanty
Jocko Conlan
Bill McGowan
Dusty Boggess
Charley Berry
al Barlick
Bill McKinley
Gene Woodling
Phil Rizzuto
Yogi Berra
Joe DiMaggio
Johnny Mize
Cliff Mapes
Bobby Brown
Gerry Coleman
Eddie Waitkus
Richie Ashburn
Dick Sisler
del Ennis
Willie Jones
Granny Hanner
Andy Seminick
Mike Goliat
Colts Release Three After Monday Debacle
Baltimore Colts dismissed center Bob Nelson halfback Bob Perina and tackle Jonathoneakins after the 55 13 defeat by the Chicago Cardinals Monday night. Perina was one of five Chicago Bears players the Colts acquired in the trade for guard Dick Arwagen.
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National Football League
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Colts
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Frostburg
Redskins quarterback Bauch suffers chipped elbow bone
Washington General Manager Dick McCann said X rays on Tuesday show a small chipped bone in Sam Bauch's right elbow. The injury likely keeps the veteran passer from playing next Sunday against the New York Giants.
Hen Pheasant Seeks Hiding Place in City
Mrs. Hervey J. Hoesly reports a hen pheasant in her back yard at 2110 10th Street. Neighbors found the sight unusual as the season begins in two weeks and the bird appeared frightened by onlookers before flying away.
Monroe Lees B team overwhelms Mt Horeb 27 6
Vic Chambers freshman back scored 18 points and added an extra point as Monroe’s B squad shut out Mt Horeb 27 to 6. Reserve players continued the momentum from Friday at Wisconsin Dells as Coach Gay Steensrud hints at promising depth for next season. Bob Carter tallied Mt Horeb’s lone TD and Marv Flick plus Virgil Wenger added extra points.
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Vic Chambers
Monroe
Mt. Horeb
Wisconsin Dells
Cheesemaker
Gay Steensrud
Bob Carter
Marv Flick
Virgil Wenger
Carter
Flick
Wenger
Henrich Declines Yankees Manager Post for Family
Tommy Henrich, aging veteran Yankee star, says he has no manager ambitions and would not seek a Yankees or minor league managerial job. He stresses his family comes first and would only take a role that keeps him with them while continuing in baseball.
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Philadelphia
Tommy Henrich
New York Yankees
Yankee
Henrich
Casey Stengel
Tommy
Yankees
Ribbon-tailed bird of paradise noted for long tail
The ribbon tailed bird of paradise features a tail three times the length of its body. Observers highlight its striking plumage and distinctive tail in field notes.
State Prep Boys Make Honor Roll
Wisconsin high school football highlights include Lloyd Schimke of Little Manitowoc rushing 100 yards after snagging a Waupaca pass to shift central Wisconsin standings. Jim McKinnon of Bay View scored the lone TD in a 6 0 win over Milwaukee West by recovering a blocked field goal return. Dick Wooloff of Fort Atkinson earned honorable mention for a 68 yard run and a 72 yard scoring run last weekend.
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Chris Edmonds
Milwaukee
Associated Press
Wisconsin
Lloyd Schimke
Little Manawa
Waupaca
Jim McKinnon
Bay View
True Boy Wins Kentucky Trot Double at Grand Circuit
True Boy from Lexington Kentucky won the $5,000 Kentucky trot for two-year-olds at the Grand Circuit meeting, driving with Gib White to two straight wins over Mighty Fine who increased his lifetime earnings to $51,938. Neville Hanover finished third.
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True Boy
Lexlincton
Gib White
Mighty Fine
Neville Hanover
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