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Newspaper
Oshkosh Daily Northwestern
Location
Oshkosh, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1952
Page
2
Oshkosh Giants and Appleton Papermakers clash in a pivotal three game set at Sawyer Avenue grounds. The Giants sit atop the standings after recent shifts as Garcia’s club seeks another win behind Miller and Schmidt with Bentley delivering a grand slam in a 8 4 victory over Green Bay.
The State Conservation Department reports this week’s cold wet spell dampened fishing across Wisconsin. Trout remain the main draw for sportsmen while other species show mixed results. Warm weather is hoped to revive the season and improve catches.
Western Michigan edged the Big Ten co champion in a 1-0 victory to earn a berth in the NCAA baseball finals at Omaha next week as District No. 4 representative. Bob Airda limited the opposition with a four hit pitching performance, securing the midweek win in the best of three playoff.
Milwaukee reports two top bowlers Ju n ie McMahon of Chicago and Steve Nagy of Cleveland were upset in the Masters Invitational Double Elimination Tournament alongside the ABC meet. Andy Varipapa defeated McMahon 801 to 852, Willard Taylor beat Nagy 762 to 761. Taylor and Varipapa prepared for tonight’s feature while finals are set for Saturday.
In Winnebagoland baseball action Omro leads the league with three straight wins paring off against Eureka Sunday. Neenah, Poygan, Winneconne, and Zion vie for playoff position while Berlin and Poy Sippi struggle, with Berlin suffering heavy losses to Poygan and Eureka.
The Oshkosh Daily Northwestern announces a new after hours phone line Black hawk 9078 for all news calls including sports. Omro battles Eureka in a high stakes game with Poygan heading to Neenah as league play tightens. Eureka aims to defend its lead while Omro seeks a split of the top spot.
A New York sportswriter quotes a Boston fan arguing the Red Sox can compete in the American League without Ted Williams. The piece highlights Williams generosity to hospitals and charity, noting his stubbornness and reluctance to seek publicity.
City recreation department calls a 1:30 p.m. Monday gathering at the Recreation Building for all junior players planing to compete in the program. Marty Anderson, supervisor, urges attendance by signed up and prospective players and those joining the biting staff, including American Legion Junior players interested in umpiring for very young leagues.
Five unbeaten squads make up an eight team field in the fifth annual State High School Baseball Tournament. Au burndale faces Hurley in the opener while Menasha meets Union Grove in the late game. Top pitchers Maurice Becker and Tommy Kosloski headline the anticipated matchups.
Green Bay coach Gene Tonzani announced the signing of quarterback Tobin Rote, the first veteran added this year. Rote, a Rice Institute star, previously played two seasons with the Packers, joining a quarterback group that includes Babe Parilli of Kentucky and Johnny Kadla of Wisconsin.
Oshkosh moved to first place in the Wisconsin State League beating Green Bay 9-4 as Fond du Lac defeated Appleton 11-2. Janesville swept Wisconsin Rapids 7-3 and 15-66 while Sheboygan closed to within a half game by beating Wausau 4-3. Gebhardt starred for Appleton with a one hit outing and multiple hits, and Almenares hit a two run homer for Sheboygan.
Jersey Joe Walcott wins a close decision over Ezzard Charles at Municipal Stadium in Philadelphia his second straight victory. He guards his title defense and hints at a potential next bout with Rocky Marciano or Harry Matthews.
Promoter Jim Norris and Felix Bocchicchio weigh Marciano or Matthews for another championship show as Jersey Joe Walcott victories build demand. Walcott edged Charles in a controversial last round, with AP and critics split on the decision. Sunlite Dairy softball braces for weekend games as Arden Luker joins the roster. Muza marries Beloit.
A breakdown in the mobile unit at Philadelphia's Municipal Stadium cut TV viewers off during the deciding moment of the Jersey Joe Walcott Berard Charles heavyweight title bout. NBC cited the momentary loss of power as the cause and audio returned before the fighters left the ring.
Thorncliffe race track in Toronto was sold to a syndicate led by L Jules Mendelssohn for two million dollars. The group, already active in trotting races there, has held an option on the racing plant for the past month.
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