White Sox Win Over Washington and Cubs Lose to Boston
The White Sox beat Washington 4 to 0 as thirteen walks in seven and a third innings plagued Dick Weik. Gumpert pitched well for Chicago, earning his 11th win while letting in four singles. Boston defeated the Cubs 4 to 0, and Lewey Warren Spahn earned his 17th win as Boston stretched a recent hot streak under manager Billy Southworth.
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Schedule and results from baseball leagues
Upcoming NL games Brooklyn at New York Boston at Philadelphia Pittsburgh at Chicago Cincinnati at St Louis Tomorrow. Yesterday's AL scores New York 4 St Louis 3 Detroit 7 Boston 0 Cleveland 2 Philadelphia 1 in 11 Chicago 3 Washington 0 Brooklyn 11 Cincinnati 8 in 10 New York 9 Pittsburgh 5 Boston 8 Chicago 4 St Louis 4 Philadelphia 0 AA: St Paul 12 Milwaukee 5 Indianapolis 3 Columbus 2 Louisville 4 Toledo 3 12 innings Wisconsin: Sheboygan 10 Oshkosh 0 Janesville 7 Fond du Lac 2 Wisconsin Rapids 11 Appleton 8 Wausau 4 0 Tomorrow's league schedules listed.
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Babe Ruth Receives American Legion Distinguished Service Medal
Georg Herman Ruth yesterday was awarded posthumously the American Legion's distinguished service medal for his interest in the nation's youth. The medal, the Legion's highest honor, was accepted on behalf of her late husband by Mrs. Ruth as 5,000 delegates at the Legion's 31st annual convention in Philadelphia.
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Bears Acquiring Dante Magnani From Rams
The Chicago Bears traded for veteran right halfback Dante Magnani from the Los Angeles Rams. Magnani, 30, a former St. Marys player, was bought for an undisclosed cash sum amid negotiations reflecting work-for-price terms of the deal.
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Carroll Reelected By Softball League
Carroll Bewit is reelected president of the Southern Wisconsin Softball association at a league meeting in Janesville. Paul Bellman is named vice president, H. L. Jacobson secretary-treasurer, with a slate of trustees including Clarence Fell, Zarda, Sam Esch, and Robert Kennedy. Also discussed were a Lake Geneva franchise and the next meeting on March 13, 1950. Amateur golf in Rochester reduced to four. Willie Turnesa advances to the semi-finals after defeating Frank Strafaci 3 and 2.
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Madison
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Skunk Rescue: Man Frees Head From Glass Jug
Fred Holtz and his wife awoke to a skunk with its head stuck in a glass jug near Wadsworth. After calling for help and failing to recruit volunteers, Holtz wore protective gear, freed the skunk, and the animal left quietly.
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Ryder Golfing Squad Heads to England With Ham and Sirloin
Ben Hogan leads the American Ryder Cup golfers sailing to Britain with heavy provisions for meals. They plan to bring 40 chunks of sirloin enough for 600 steaks plus 12 roasts of ribs, 12 hams, and 10 to 12 boxes of bacon from a New York caterer.
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Railroads Begin Five Day Week For Nearly One Million Workers
Railroads start a five day week today, covering nearly a million workers. The shift, a long-anticipated change, keeps trains running daily while reducing the six day workload. Under a union carrier agreement based on a presidential board recommendation, non-operating workers will receive the same pay as during six days.
Admiral Leahy Plans To Visit Ashland This Month
William D. Leahy retired admiral and former naval chief of staff to the president plans a visit to his hometown Ashland Wisconsin this month. He has been under medical treatment but reports improvement and hopes to travel once doctors clear him, with a September visit possibility still on his mind.
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New World Record Claimed by Heine in Finland
Viljo Heine of Finland claimed a new world 10 000 meter record with a time of 29 minutes 27.2 seconds yesterday in Kuovolo Finland.
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Williamson Names Tentative Wisconsin Football Lineup
Wisconsin coach Ivy Williamson named 11 veteran lettermen as the tentative first string offensive unit during double drills. The lineup includes Halverson Dodgeville Wilson Elliott Huxhold Gable Knauff Kelly Petruska Christensen Embach Blackbourn and others. The Janesville Snack Shop team meets Pond Sports of Appleton at 4 p m Sunday in the state recreation association softball tournament.
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World Champs Fight in Chicago Stadium Charity Card
Six world boxing champions will appear in the Chicago Stadium ring tonight for a charity carnival. Retired heavyweight champion Joe Louis is set to referee one of six four round exhibition bouts between Ezzard Charles and Joe Modzele.
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Wisconsin cheese in Stars and Stripes photo spread
A Tokyo published Pacific Stars and Stripes Aug 27 features Green county and Wisconsin cheese with images of three cheesemakers in vats and cheese wheels under pressure and brine. It highlights Blanchardville’s large limburger factory and Monroe Holstein herd. Albert W. Geigel sent the copy to his parents. William Hogan earns a Kraft Safe Driving pin after 12 years with no accidents.
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Kalamazoo bowler Val Mikiel wins second WIBC title
Val Mikiel of Detroit will receive the woman bowler of the year trophy for the second straight season at the WIBC tournament in St. Paul next spring.
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White drives record two heat pace at Du Quoin
Gibson White guided Beryl Hanover to a new world two heat record for 2 year old pacers at Du Quoin Illinois in the Grand Circuit event with times of 2 04 4 5 and 2 04 4 5 snapped in yesterday’s race setting a historic mark.
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Browntown Family Gathering Recalls Nearby Relatives
Mrs a L Crago hosts at Cadiz township farm with Mr and Mrs Oscar Nybroten and children Ronald and Doro thea. Relatives present include Mr and Mrs Chris Nybroten Adams, Mr and Mrs Kenneth Koepnick and three children Christen Bruce Allen Madison, Mrs Ida Kubly and Danny Great Lakes training station and Mary Lou Marengo Ill, Mr and Mrs Norman Nybroten Morgantown W Va and Mrs Barbara Hanson Vineland N J. Jessie Redamer, recently at Ferdinand Mayer's, will work at Lewis Palmer home south of town. Mr and Mrs Bjarne Rugh and three children Robert Sharon and Barbara returned from a northern vacation, spending a day in Milwaukee where Sharon and Barbara saw Hop Along Cassidy star William Boyd. Want ads noted as big producers.
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