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Newspaper
Monroe Evening Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Apr 22, 1963
Page
7
Jim Hickman drove in seven runs with a 450-foot double and two homers, including a grand slam, as the New York Mets swept Atlanta 8-5 and 9-2. The wins gave the Mets four straight and lifted them from the NL cellar for the first time since last May.
Santa Bartell of Milwaukee captured Class A singles with 653 and the all events with 1 788 as the 1963 Wisconsin Women's Bowling Association Tournament concluded in Kenosha Milwaukee led team standings with Pinky's Bowl and Pro Shop earning the Class A team title on 2 819.
The Home Talent Baseball League added Black Earth Mt Horeb Argyle Belleville and Waterloo to its 1963 plans. Waterloo recently played in the Central Wisconsin League. Openers set for May 12 with four sectional races three eight seven and nine team divisions led by Argyle Belleville Blanchardville Dodge Point Hollandale New Glarus Ridgeway Verona and Wiota in the Southern Conference.
Milwaukee Pius XI outpointed Milwaukee Marquette to win the 3rd annual Madison Edgewood indoor track relays on Saturday, with Marquette the two time defending champion.
Chicago Cubs rebound from a tough opening slate by splitting a twin bill with the San Francisco Giants and then taking a win in the second game against Minnesota. Ken Hubbs sparked the Cubs with three hits and a homer in the first win as Dick Ellsworth and Barney Schultz combined on the win. The White Sox bounced back from a 7-0 defeat to Minnesota to win the nightcap 8-0 behind John Buzhardt's four-hit shutout.
Local readers learn about employment opportunities via Help Wanted classifieds in the Monroe Evening Times. The notice highlights available positions and guidance for job seekers and employers using the newspaper’s classified section.
United States swimmers set Pan Am records as Chet Jastremski and Steve Clark led a pool of eight U.S. entries. In baseball, Cuba defeated the U.S. 13 1 in an early clash, while the U.S. and Brazil each earned two judo titles.
James Lovelace, former Monroe high school star, is a member of the Whitewater State College golf team opening the season against Stevens Point. He is one of three returning lettermen on the six member squad. Lovelace lettered in golf for three years at Monroe.
Brian London vented anger after a 12 round decision in Stockholm gave Ingemar Johansson the win. London claimed the Briton could not land cleanly until the final seconds, while referee Andrew Smythe noted he might have stopped the bout if the bell hadn’t rung.
Madison report cites Wisconsin pheasant population drop since the 1940s as caused by loss of safe nesting cover. Wildlife specialist Robert Ellarson says earlier alfalfa cutting from mid June to June 1 reduces nesting success, with hens nesting May 10 and peak hatch around mid June.
James Mauermann, acting park and recreation director, announced 24 teams will form the Slow Pitch league this season. Teams include Milwaukee Cheese, Grace Lutheran, Chalet Cheese, Swiss Colony, Crandall Tire Shop, Myers Pure Oil, Dorman, Eagles No 1, Huber's, Firemen, CB's, Martin's, Juda, Denny's Bar, Wisconsin Power and Light, LPS, Sportsman Bar, Wisconsin Liquid Feed, Moose, Monroe Milling, EUB Church, Whitehaven, and Heeren and Copelin. He noted one more team is needed to complete the roster. next meeting is May 1 at the Community Center to submit teams. The Girls Softball League has three entrants Orangeville, Milestone, Montgomery Electric, Browntown, with at least one more needed to complete the schedule.
Waukesha captured the men’s team crown with 110 points while Lawrence Swim Club won the women’s title with 116 points at the Wisconsin Amateur Athletic Union Swimming Championships. Robin Broeder of Milwaukee led individuals with five senior wins including the 250‑yard freestyle in a record 3 06.8.
Edward S. Coe Jr. carded two holes in one in a single round at Monroe County Club Rochester. He aced the 144 yard eighth hole with a six iron and followed with a three iron at the 13th. Coe finished 18 holes with an 87 without his 11 handicap.
The text notes that Latin was not Italy’s original language but originated in central Latium and is believed to have spread in the 5th century. It mentions the region’s role in forming Latin before its wider adoption.
Miss Wisconsin Joan Engle and Lt. Gov. Jack Olson will officially open the Madison Sports-Boat-Vacation show at 5 p.m. Wednesday. They will be assisted by dog trainer Orin Benson and sponsor Richard Onstad, with Benson hosting dog handling and shell-loading and casting demonstrations by Mayville Industries and several rod and reel brands.
The season opener at Great Lakes Dragaway saw Pete Farnsworth of Milwaukee win top eliminator honors with a speed of 163.63 mph and an elapsed time of 9.02 seconds.
The advertisement urges that glandular inflammation is a constitutional disease not cured by temporary relief. It claims neglect leads to premature senility and incurable conditions, noting that last year men from 1,000 communities were treated successfully at Excelsior Springs for soothing relief and improved health.
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