Debbie Calkins Fires 617 At Vlasek's Lanes
Debbie Calkins rolled the first honor count of her career and the first for Tomah this season with a 617 series at Vla sek's Lanes in the Sunday Night Couples League. Her games were 172 201 and 245 while Carol Peters added 553 in the Coulee League at Curve-In Lanes and Ron Manke led Curve-In with a 622 in the National League.
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Area Bowling Western Wis Traveling All Star Team Series
Readout of standings from Parkview Cashton and several lanes across Wisconsin. Teams like CORT Corvettes Coulee Sun Nite Couples and National show series and game scores with top individuals such as Jerry Tollefson Fred Millis and Charlotte Sbraggia. Includes high singles from Lucy Rosendale Merlin Wehrs and Thor Henrikson with multiple 600s and 500s across divisions.
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Russ Gilson
Mindoro Livestock
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Althea Eichoff
Della Stuhr
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Carry Top Hitter Among Active Players
Rico Carty leads active major leaguers with a .321 average after a dramatic comeback from tuberculosis. The 31 year old Braves outfielder climbed from a 1968 illness to star status, passing peers like Clemente and Aaron while continuing to post high marks in 1970 and beyond. The piece traces his career arc from farm teams through Milwaukee and Eau Claire to Atlanta, noting his earlier defensive challenges and eventual hitting mastery across seven seasons.
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Givens Leads City Bowling With 576 Three-Game Set
Marsha Givens set the city pace Monday in the Ladies Scratch League at South Lancs with a 576 three-game count. Linda Smith posted 569, Judy Leonard 554, and Sharon Schwaeger 554. Sylvia Druschke led the Powderpuff League at Pla-Mar Lanes with a 564 series. In other leagues, Roger Hinz topped the Lutheran League with 608 at Sports Bowl, Jim Nissalke 607 in the Shamrock Lanes National League, Don Dee 604, and Dick Riley 601 in their respective tours at Onaias ika and Coulee Golf Bowl.
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Bowling Scores and Standings From Local Lanes
A long list of bowling results from diverse leagues and lanes is reported. Individual leaders include Rod Sofia and Roger Averbeck, with high games ranging to 291 and 246. Multiple teams such as Lakeview Bar, Jay's Mobil Homes, and Snuffy's top various series and games, with scores and high singles noted across many divisions. An Ottawa basketball tour report closes the list, noting K K Rabotnicki's win and the historical note of Ladies Day in 1876.
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Lancers Stop Logan Sophs in 26 14 Upset
La Crescent ends Logan sophomores seven game unbeaten run with a 26 14 victory. Rick Luft and Don Shippee each score two touchdowns for the Lancers while Steve Corcoran adds a 27 yard pass for a score. Logan answers with two fourth quarter TDs via Mike Olson to Rick Howard and Jim Harbaugh run.
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Puzzle Clue Set From Old Magazine Quiz
A compact list presents crossword like clues with numbers and hints. Entries range from animal terms to food, anatomy, and numeric cues, including deer, desserts, and the sigmoid curve. Each clue invites short answers fitting classic puzzle conventions.
Trade Talk Sparks Interleague Deals Across MLB
New York AP report outlines early interleague trading as teams seek winners. Frank Robinson and Matty Alou head the rumored targets with Cepeda, McCarver, and others in play. Orioles seek pitching help to support McNally Cuellar Palmer, while Mets eye McCarver and other pitchers in potential swaps.
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Senators' Howard Recovering After Appendectomy
Frank Howard, 34, a Washington Senators outfielder from De Pere, underwent an emergency appendectomy at St. Vincent Hospital in Green Bay. In good condition, he was moved from intensive care and was not expected to remain hospitalized beyond a week.
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Twins Refer to Possible International League Farm Club
Minnesota Twins farm official George Brophy said within 10 days a Charlotte, North Carolina Triple A franchise, owned by the Twins, could join the International League. Buffalo faces a 10 day deadline to secure a Buffalo ballpark, otherwise Charlotte is favored for the Columbus replacement.
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Franchise Transfer toledo to Buffalo approved
Columbus franchise transfer to Buffalo for 1971 approved conditionally by International League officials. Final action awaited upon satisfactory assurance of construction of a new stadium in Buffalo.
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