Texan vaults 17 feet 1 inch to near world mark
Fred Hansen of Cuero Texas vaulted 17 feet 1 inch on his ninth attempt at the U S Track and Field Federation district meet. He moved just past the 17-34 world record by John Pennel set in 1963 and stayed in Olympic contention. Hansen competed unattached as Rice eligibility ended last year.
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Houston
Fred Hansen
Cuero
Tex
John Pennel
Pennel
Memphis
Tenn
Hansen
Tokyo
Rice University
Narvaez Extends Winning Streak in Garden Bout
Frankie Narvaez now 20-1-1 wins a majority decision over Johnny Bizzarro at Madison Square Garden. The No.7 lightweight contender nearly doubled the challenger in rounds, with Narvaez weighing 135 pounds to Bizzarro's 132.5, as viewers watched a 10 round main event.
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Narvaez
Johnny Bizzarro
Erie
Madison Square Garden
the Garden
Johnny
Bizzarro
Petey Della
Leo Birnbaum
Johnny Dran
Youth, 14, Shoots Ace In Wrong Hole
Mike Egan, a 14 year old sophomore at Abbot Pennings High School, scored a hole in one on the wrong hole at Mystery Hills Golf Course. Using a No 4 iron on the 160 yard 13th hole, his ball rolled to the 16th green about 160 yards away. He finished the back nine with 48.
Spahn Wins 1963 American Legion Baseball Graduate of the Year
In Indianapolis AP War ren Spahn the Milwaukee Braves veteran southpaw was named the 1963 American Legion baseball graduate of the year. The Legion noted his early attention from major league scouts while playing Legion ball in Buffalo New York and said he will receive the award before the Braves game with the San Francisco Giants on July 15 at County Stadium.
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Indianapolis
Warren Spahn
Milwaukee Braves
American Legion
the Legion
Spahn
Buffalo
N.Y
Braves
San Francisco
County Stadium
Billy Cowan Makes Early Cubs Splash With Power HB
Chicago Cubs rookie Billy Cowan, 25, from Utah, earned a 4 000 signing bonus and a role in the lineup after debutting with a ninth inning two run homer against Pittsburgh. Cowan, nicknamed speedy center fielder, recalls peers who reportedly received 55 000 and 125 000 to sign. He played at Utah and Salt Lake City, hitting 25 homers and driving 120 RBIs last season. Cowan hopes for more playing time this year.
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Billy Cowan
Chicago Cubs
Cowan
Cubs
University of Utah
Wenatchee
Wash
Danny Murphy
Nelson Mathews
Danny
Mathews
Murphy
Houston
Portland
Ore
Bakersfield
Calif
Allene
Kirk
Utah
Salt Lake City
Brooklyn
Pittsburgh
Pirates
Jockey Hartack Takes Aim at Belmont Triple Crown
In New York Jockey Bill Hartack rides Northern Dancer toward the Belmont Stakes at Aqueduct as seven others have previously piloted the Canadian star. The 1 1/16 mile race offers 125000 added with potential earnings reaching 625922 for the winner.
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Associated Press
NEW York
Bill Hartack
Northern Dancer
Aqueduct
Ron Tuccotte
Paul Bohenko
James Fitzsimmons
Manuel Ycaza
Willie Shoemaker
Dancer
Citation
Assault
Count Fleet
Whitaway
War Admiral
Omaha
Gallant Fox
Sir Barton
Bob Ussery
Caddy Shortage Roils British Amateur Practice Round
In Ganton England during British Amateur practice the caddy shortage worsens as most players carry their own carts. Dale Morey and Frank Strafaci describe scarce help and rising pay demands from caddies while defending champion Michael Lunt begins title defense on the par 71 course.
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Ganton
England
Strafaci
Morey
Jack Penrose
Philadelphia
Michael Lunt
Ham operator admits sending message for aid hoax
Sparta Wisconsin ham operator Larry Vater of Sparta admits sending a late night false distress call over amateur radio for an accident west of Sparta on U S Highway 16. The hoax prompted patrols from Wisconsin authorities to investigate but found no wreck. Vater, licensed by the FCC, is to be questioned further and could face FCC action if the admission stands.
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Sparta
Wis
Larry Vater
R. 1
Roger Young
Monroe County
U.S. Highway 16
Fred Blake
Highway Patrol
la Crosse County
Voter
Federal Communications Commission
Young
FCC
Lema Aces 18th For Thunderbird Eagle Finish
Tony Lema nets an eagle three on the 18th to finish second round at the Thunderbird with a 36 hole total of 135 leading by two strokes over Souchak Venturi. The field at Westchester Country Club pairs down to 96 players as Palmer Boros and Nicklaus chase Open form.
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Associated Press
Rye
N.Y
Tony Lema
Tony
Ken Venturi
Mike Souchaj
Souchak
Venturia
Westchester Country Club
Paris
Mike Souchak
Paul Harney
Rq Rodgers
Jay Dolan III
Kel Nagle
Billy Casper
Bob Nichols
Bob Duden
Arnold Palmer
Tommy Jacobs
Jerry Magee
Dick Crawford
Julius Boros
Bob Goalby
Lakeland Egg workers vote to join Teamsters Local 199
In Sparta Wisconsin exclusive of office staff Lakeland Egg Cooperative employees voted eighteen to seven Friday to affiliate with Teamster Local 199. A National Labor Relations Board representative supervised the election. The article also notes Everglades National Park protects the last remaining crocodiles.
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Sparta
Wis
Lakeland Egg Cooperative
Teamster Local
National Employment Relations Board
Everglades National Park
Len Boyer Eyes Major League Run After Alba High School
Len Boyer, 18, Alba Missouri graduate, hopes to sign with a major league club after workouts with the Cardinals Yankees Orioles and A’s. Scouts believe he can reach the majors within two or three years if he can hit, with Len preferring pro ball before college. The Boyer family has deep ties to baseball, led by Ken and Clete, both established big leaguers.
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Associated Press
Kansas City
Len Boyer
Boyer Brothers
Alba
Cardinals
St. Louis
A’s
New York Yankees
Baltimore Orioles
Ken Boyer
Clete Boyer
Ken
Yankees
Len
Yanks
Clete
Orioles
Missouri
Joplin
Ozark Country
Boyer
Boyer Boys
Cloyd
Wayne
Lynn
Walker
Ron
New York
Shelby
N.C
Weather Outlook Across Major Cities
Weekend forecast calls for cooler lows and mixed highs in Bemidji to Winnipeg. Cities including Boston Chicago Denver Des Moines and Seattle expect varied sun and clouds with chances of light showers in select areas.
Taylor Post Office Contract Awarded
Taylor Wisconsin will gain a new post office building at the southeast corner of First and Kelly Streets. Construction planned for completion by October 1 1964 with 920 interior square feet 54 platform and 2520 parking. the village will lease to the Post Office Department for five years at 1080 dollars annually.
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Taylor
Wis
Lester Johnson
John A. Gronouski
First and
Kelly Streets
Post Office Department
Department
Locals Rummage Sale Sets Weekend Open House
Locals announce a rummage sale beginning Friday evening through Sunday at 413 North 16th Street. Hosts Mr and Mrs Felix Hale host guests including Mr and Mrs Robert Gagermeier on honeymoon from Prineville Oregon plus Pfc Edwin Gagermeier from New Orleans and Chester Hale from Chicago.
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No. 16Th St
Felix Hale
Gillette St
Robert Gagermeier
Prineville
Ore
Edwin Gagermeier
New Orleans
Chester Hale
Chicago
Burleson Tops 4 Minute Mile Duel At Compton Meet
At Compton Invitational track meet Aj of Ohio defeated top distance rivals in the mile. Tom O'Hara finished 3:57.6 in a Burleson O'Hara duel while Jim Ryun became the first schoolboy to break four minutes with 3:59.0. Gerry Lindgren and Archies San Romani led the 5000 meter standings as Ron Larrieu placed high.
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Compton
Calif
Ohio
New Zealand
Bill Baillie
Cyrol Burleson
Baillie
An Schul
Bob Schul
Burleson
Tom O'Hara
Chicago
Loyola University
Oregon
O’hara
Archie San Romani
Morgan Groth
Jimi Grelle
Bob Day
Cary Weisiger
Jim Ryun
Wichita, Kan
Ryun
Ron Larrieu
Los Angeles
Trojans Seek Rematch With Gophers In World Series
Southern California, six time NCAA champion, aims for another title in the 1964 double elimination World Series. Minnesota, district 4 rep and 1956 1960 winner, seeks revenge after 2 1 loss in the 1960 final. Cal opens vs Mississippi at 7 p.m alongside Seton Hall Maine Texas A M Minnesota and Missouri Arizona State matchups.
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OMAHA
Southern California
Trojans
Druthers
Californians
Minnesota
Southern Cal
Gophers
Mississippi
Seton Hall
Maine
Texas A & M
Southern Calilfornia
Missouri
Arizona State
Tomah Area Man Missing Since September Found
George Wilfert 37 who vanished after leaving his car in Tomah September 14 1963 was found in Kenosha. He notified the La Crosse Savings and Loan Co of a new address and asked for deposits interest to be mailed. Sheriff Oss from Kenosha coordinated with La Crosse authorities to arrange return. He offered no explanation for the disappearance.
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Sparta
Wis
George Wilfert
Tomah
Arden Oss
Kenosha
Wilfert
la Crosse Savings and Loan Co
Paul
Pip) West
la Crosse
Oss
Harry Rasmussen
R. 4
Falls From Horse Injures Ettrick Girl
Ettrick Wisconsin 14 year old Sara Bahnub daughter of Mr and Mrs Gordon Bahnub is in a La Crosse hospital with injuries from a horse fall Thursday. She showed marked improvement on Friday.
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Ettrick
Wis
Sara Bahnub
Gordon Bahnub
la Crosse
Baseball Highlights on Sunday Radio
Radio listings note 1 15 p m broadcasts of Twins versus Orioles on WKBH WKTY and WCOW FM Sparta Braves versus Cubs as Sunday baseball action depending on station schedule
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WKBH
Twins
Orioles
WKTY
Braves
Cubs
Wcow-Fm
Sparta
Today in History June 6 1964 highlights
On this date different events are noted from 1944 Allied invasion of Normandy to modern milestones. Entries include Nathan Hale born in 1755 Patrick Henry death in 1799 Alsace annexation 1871 Yorktown sinking 1942 Forrestal call for wartime Navy strength.
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Western
Europe
Normandy
Nathan Hale
Patrick Henry
Alsace
Germany
France
United States
Yorktown
U.S. Navy
James Forrestal
Navy
Turkey
Russia
West Berlin
East Germany
East Berlin
John XXIII
St. Peter’s Basilica
Contracts Let for New Monroe County Telephone Office
Sparta firms win bids totaling 100 602 dollars for Monroe County Telephone Co new business office on South Court Street. Leo Schroeder awarded general construction for a 75 by 72 foot building. site will replace a razed residence and start soon. Electrical plumbing painting and heating bids awarded to Sparta and Tomah firms. The project aims to ease growth pressure at the W Main Street plant and accommodate future expansion.
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Sparta
Wis
Monroe County Telephone Co
Ernest Reynolds
Leo Schroeder
S. Court Street
Dial Switchboard
Fanning Electric Co
B and B Plumbing
Rodger Hardie
Sage Plumbing and Heating Co
Tomah
W. Main Street
Minneapolis Central Tops State Track Qualifiers
Minneapolis Central led qualifiers for the state track finals at Memorial Stadium on the University of Minnesota campus. Central had four of five heat winners and tied two records including Blaine Chatham’s 9.9 seconds in the 100 yard dash and the Central 880 yard relay at 1 30.1.
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Minneapolis
Minnesota
Memorial Stadium
University of Minnesota
Minneapolis Central
Central
Cloquet
Alexander Ramsey
St. Paul
Rochester
Robbinsdale
Blaine Chatham
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