Football Openings Report From Several Big Ten Camps
Across the Midwest, Big Ten squads opened fall practice in strong shape. Wisconsin's 68 men wore sweat suits for calisthenics and blocking drills. Michigan's 76-man group greeted new coach Bennie Oosterbaan. Minnesota listed 68 in uniform for two-a-day sessions. Northwestern fielded 55 with a veteran line. Illinois enrolled 89 and ran tackling sleds. Ohio State continued conditioning after spring. Iowa, Purdue, Indiana and others conducted early drills with mixed attendance and fitness tests.
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Don Holker
Auxiliary Ends Season With Flag Tournament
About 20 Monroe Country Club auxiliary members toured the local course yesterday for a flag tournament the final event of the season. Mrs Nathan Goetz won first place with Mrs Edwin Rufenacht second and Mrs James Forbes third. Mrs Clarence Kempfert took fourth and Mrs Glenn H Kubl y fifth.
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Quarter-Finals Open In Women's Amateur
In San Francisco eight top women golfers began the 1948 Western Amateur quarter finals. Defending stars Dot Kielty of Long Beach and Dorothy Kirby of Atlanta were drawn together and would meet in the semifinals if they won today.
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Baseball scores from a busy night across leagues
In the majors Brooklyn beat Chicago 6 0, Cincinnati 3 1 over Boston, New York 3 1 vs Pittsburgh, St. Louis 4 2 Philadelphia, American League games include New York 5 St. Louis 4 after 12 innings, Boston 10 Detroit 1, Cleveland 8 Philadelphia 1, Washington 5 Chicago 4 nightcap. American Association results: St Paul 7 Milwaukee 0, Louisville 2 Toledo 0, Columbus 11 Indianapolis 1, Kansas City 7 Minneapolis 4.
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Oilers and Palmer's Reach Minor League Finals
Kundert Oilers advance to the Minor league final by beating Lanz Hardware 6-3 at Recreation Park while Palmer's Tavern crushes Rudy's Tavern 12-0. Bob Rieder and Jim Whittenberg earned decisions for the winners as Lanz had upset Grosen's and Rudy's upset Gempler's Tire Shop en route to semis. The finals are set for Friday with Kundert's facing Palmer's. Victory Tavern will host Old Style Lagers in an exhibition tonight at 8.
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Detroit Tigers silent on farm system housecleaning rumors
The Detroit News reports Texas league farm deals allegedly used to exceed player limits. Commissioner Chandler and assistant Walter Mallery deny details and say investigations continue with no current action announced.
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Happy) Chandler
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Pirates Fined for Bonus Rule Violations
The Pittsburgh Pirates were fined 2000 dollars by Chandler for violating the baseball bonus rule. Raymond Kennedy, director of the Pirates farm system, was fined 500 dollars. The penalties stem from a 6000 dollar signing bonus paid to Danny Lynch to join the Dallas club in the Texas league, Dallas being a Pirates farm affiliate.
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Tomorrow's schedule shows NL games across several cities
National League matchups include Philadelphia at Boston and New York at Brooklyn with Chicago at Pittsburgh on night. Additional games feature Washington at New York Boston at Philadelphia Detroit at Chicago and Cleveland at St. Louis on two twi-night slots.
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Stars of Yesterday Meet Stars of Tomorrow in Sunday Baseball
Port Washington hosts a unique game with veterans aged 50 to 75 facing youths aged 10 to 15. The event pits the seasoned players against the younger generation in a friendly Sunday matchup.
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Appleton Club Renews 1949 Working Agreement
Appleton club of the Wisconsin State league renews its working agreement with the Philadelphia team of the National league for the 1949 season. Clarence Below publicity director for Appleton announced yesterday.
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Want Ad Costs Reflect Heavy Labor for Small Jobs
A historical notice notes the high effort behind low pay inWant Ads, highlighting the increasing workload and modest earnings for classified listings. The item stresses the mismatch between labor and compensation in early advertising markets.
Feller Back on Form Boosts Indians in pennant race
Bob Feller pitched the Indians to an 8-1 win over the Athletics for his 14th victory, signaling a comeback as Cleveland sits a game and a half behind Boston and half a game behind New York in the American league pennant chase.
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Giants Rally Off Bonham In Fifth Inning
Burgh report notes the Giants scored all their runs in the fifth inning against pitcher Ernie Bonham.
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Packers Ready for Steelers in Eastern Title Push
Green Bay resumed two a day drills under coach Curly Lambeau as a scout warned Pittsburgh is 50 percent better than last season. Wally Cruice praised 1947 Steelers as a competent fiery unit, while Cruice highlighted Ray Evans as a rising threat after six of nine passes against the Bears.
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Curly) Lambeau
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Rams and Redskins Charity Tilt Tonight
Los Angeles Rams meet Washington Redskins in a charity game at LA. The 80,986 attendance last year may be exceeded. Star passers Sammy Baugh and Bob Waterfield headline with Glenn Davis in his one pro game at home. Army furlough ends soon as service in Korea resumes. The note adds a historical lighthouse claim.
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Ex Champions Clash as 1948 Amateur Title Continues
In Memphis two ex winners Bud Ward and Willie Turnesa faced off in a key 1948 national amateur championship match. Stranahan met Kocsis in another notable bout as Dahlbender led a Dixie rally, advancing past Riegel and Harris in the double round.
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Brooklyn Labor Day Parade Promises City Event Highlights
A parade of children, floats, bands and drum corps is set for the Labor Day celebration by the American Legion in Brooklyn. A soft ball game between Oregon and Brooklyn, plus baseball between Oregon and Evansville, a horse pulling contest and concerts in the afternoon are planned. Four Lakes Boy Scouts, Madison, will perform precision marching at 8 p.m.
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Milwaukee Draft Registration Goes Smoothly After Confusion
Col Courteney reported 160 volunteers present for peacetime draft registration in Milwaukee yesterday, drawn from the Red Cross and veterans groups plus unaffiliated helpers. He noted periods with more volunteers than registrants amid earlier weeks of coordination issues.
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Grid season opens at Ashland Park Falls clash
Ashland and Park Falls will open grid play tomorrow night four days before school starts. Scheduling changes moved the Ashland Park Falls game to ensure the teams meet this season.
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Wisconsin Rapids Tribune Names Hanson Sports Editor
Wisconsin Rapids Tribune and WFHR appoint Edwin Hanson former WKLB Marshfield news and sports editor to lead the sports desk. Hanson brings experience from Marshfield radio and local press to Wisconsin Rapids coverage.
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