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Newspaper

Monroe Evening Times

Location

Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Aug 02, 1949

Page

5

Giants Blast Cubs in 11-3 rout and Dodgers win

The New York Giants crushed the Chicago Cubs 11-3 as Clint Hartung hit six wickets and Bobby Thomson added a triple double, while Chicago made four errors in the lopsided game. Elsewhere, Brooklyn shut out Pittsburgh 9-0 and Boston topped St Louis 8-1. The Dodgers moved within a half game of first with a 9-0 win over the Pirates.

Associated Press New York Giants Chicago Cubs Chicago White Sox Clint Hartung Bobby Thomson Chicago Bob Chipman Hank Sauer Inoth Boston Red Sox Yankees Indians Red Sox Brooklyn Dodgers St. Louis Pittsburgh Pirates Cardinals Boston Braves St. Louis Browns Senators New York Giants Walloping

Baseball Scoreboard Summary of Yesterday and Schedule

National League results show New York 11 Chicago 2 and Brooklyn 9 Pittsburgh 0 while Boston beat St Louis 8 1 and St Louis over Washington 2 0 in later games. American League notes Detroit New York and Chicago Philadelphia wins. American Association and Wisconsin State League scores included. Yesterday’s stars highlight Bobby Thomson and Ralph Branca for hitting and pitching feats.

American League New York Cleveland Detroit Washington St. Louis Natorial Ieaete Pittsburgh Ais Brooklyn Pittsburgh Chicago Philadelphia Cincinnati Boston Milwaukee Indianapolis Kansas City Toledo Minneapolis Columbus St. Paul Louisville Green Bay Oshkosh Keboygan iaFgad du Wisconsin Rap Wausau Janesville Neww York American Association Appleton Fond du Lac Wausau Oshkish Wisconsin Rapids Sheboygan

Local Swimmers Enter Milwaukee AAU Meet

Monroe swimmers entered the state AAU meet at Milwaukee after district selections at Recreation Park on July 24. In girls division Dorothy Davitt Sandra Simpson Judith Kubly Barbara Davis Bonnie Kiel. boys Bill Ienatsch John Bruni Jerry Davis Ken Steinman John Dannerbeck. men Stanley Howe Bob Wells Ken Davis Gene Dav Sally Roberts of Kenosha set a record 3:04.6 in the women's junior 200-meter backstroke in the state championships. A new soybean product is said to be a glue that becomes waterproof when heated.

Ruteen Swammers Monroe Milwaukee Recreation Park Dorothy Davitt Sandra Simpson Finder Howard Judith Kubly Barbara Davis Bonnie Kiel Bill Ienatsch John Bruni Jerry Davis Ken Steinman John Dannerbeck Stanley Howe Bob Wells Ken Davis Gene Dav Sally Roberts Kenosha

Two Monroe Men Named to District Nine All Star Team

Monroe baseball players LaVerne Andrews and Leo Butts were named to the state district No 9 semi pro all star squad. Keith Tarrell of Platteville district commissioner announced the honorary selections. Butts went 2 for 4 with clean defense at Shullsburg where Platteville won the district title. Andrews went 1 for 4 and struck out 10 in a win over Livingston.

Monroe LaVerne Lefty) Andrews Leo Paul Bunyan Butts Shullsburg Platteville Andrews Livingston

Young Women Lead In National Bow Meet

The 65th National Archery tournament opened with top performers from the women’s division. Ann Weber of Bloomfield New Jersey won both the clout and wand shoots, while Christine Richards of Laguna Beach California won the junior girls events. In the men’s events, Robert Greene of Springfield took the wand shoot and Walter Hissey of Catonsville Maryland won the clout. In baseball, Jackie Robinson maintains a commanding grip on the National League batting title with a .364 average through last Sunday, well ahead of Ken Slaughter at .328.

Rond du Lac—vy Robinson New York Jackie Robinson Brooklyn Slaughter

Brewers blank Tribe in 7-0 win last night

Three Indianapolis pitchers were rocked for 14 hits as the Milwaukee Brewers shut out the Tribe 7-0 in an American Association game. The Brewers dominated with strong hitting and efficient defense to secure the victory.

Falks Meet Beers in Wisconsin Semi Pro Title Clash

Milwaukee rivals Falks and Highway Beers clash tonight at Robert Field for the Wisconsin semi pro baseball championship. Both teams seek state honors with strong lineups and local support likely at stake.

Falks Meet Milwaukee Falks Highway Beers Borert Field

Farm Scene and County Farm Upgrades Near Albany and Brodhead

A large Chinese giant green pepper weighed three quarters of a pound from Mrs. P. R. Howard of Brodhead. Remodeling at Dr. F. J. Bongiorno's farm four miles northwest of Albany adds a 50 by 34 foot grainery, a 100 by 24 foot machine shed, and upgraded hog housing with water hydrants, insulation, and an aluminum siding. The 160 acre farm, tenanted by Mr. and Mrs. William H. Goecks, includes a renovated hog house and new cement, water, and lighting features. Also noted are mushroom finds by Clyde Rossiter, a Prairie Farmer staff member, and Green County exhibitors at the state fair, including Maestro Spring Wiley, a Brown Swiss bull, and various cattle transfers and lactation records.

P. R. Howard Brodhead F. J. Bongiorno Albany William H. Goecks

Brennan Leads Western Golf Team at Medinah Meet

Tom Brennan Jr of Milwaukee sparked a Western junior golf squad to a 9 to 3 victory over the Eastern team at Medinah Country Club. Brennan toured the 6959 yard par 72 course in 4 136 77 to win medalist honors. Jerry Thomas of Beloit defeated Earl Jones of Detroit with 42 43 85 in another bracket.

Brennan Chicago Tom Brennan Jr Milwaukee Medinah Country Club Medinah Jerry Thomas Beloit Earl Jones Detroit

Road work advances on relocation of highway 11

Crushed rock is being laid on the relocation of highway 11 north of Browntown with surfacing from the Ruchti farm quarry. Several P. W. Ryan Sons construction crews’ house trailers are parked on the Watson school grounds.

Browntown Ruchti P. W. Ryan Sons Construction Company Watson School

Bays Hack Giants In Wisconsin State League Game

Green Bay Bluejays trimmed Oshkosh Giants lead 5 to 2 in a Wisconsin state baseball league contest that finished under protest.

Bays Hack Giants Associated Press Green’ Bay Bluejays Oshkosh Giants

Afternoon Class Winners at Horse Show Listed

Afternoon class winners include Junior five gaited with Ozark Stonewall ridden by Art Ledbetter and owned by C. E. Woody of Green Bay, plus Golden Dream with Alan Scott from Rockford, Fire God dess owned by E. H. Robinson of Aurora, and more. Hackney Harness pony winners feature King’s Heir, Glenholme Talis man, Glenholme Mercy, Hawthorne Plymouth, and Skirbeck Flame with drivers and owners listed. Ladies’ three gaited salutes Quality Queen, Harbor Light, Blue Orchid, Twinkle Belle, Calamity Jane, with riders Kathie Hall, Margaret Hagberg, Lois Marilyn Petersen, Betty Davis, and Betty Lou Thronson. Western stock horse class honors Son of Superman, Tumbleweed, Suntan, Chico, and Don with respective riders and owners.

Ozark Stonewall Art Ledbetter C. E. Woody Green Bay Golden Dream Alan Scott Rockford Fire Goddess Hugh Byrne E. H. Robinson Aurora Ill Luella Pearvine Genius Jimmy Watt Harold and Elliott Blumberg Glencoe Mary’s Majesty Grant Buelow Mary Hageman Madison Thomas Wilkinson Lake Villa Glenholme Talisman S. J. Campbell Argyll Stables Mt. Carroll Glenholme Mercy John J. Wahl Mrs. Wahl Hawthorne Plymouth E. J. Slevin William S. Mole Dubuque Skirbeck Flame Frank Traver Clinton, Ia Laaies Quality Queen Kathie Hall Alan L. Scott Harbor Light Margaret Hagberg Milwaukee Blue Orchid Lois Marilyn Petersen Twinkle Belle Betty Davis Charles Davis Betty Lou Thronson Jack Meehan

Rockford Party Halts Lake Search After Storm Escape

A Rockford party, described as unknown quantity, arrived with two cars and took three boats from a north-end Lake Koshkonong livery. A treacherous blow sank storms had beached boats elsewhere. The party's call halted the search as members went ashore to Rockford, stating they had not yet returned to the cars.

Jefferson Rockford Koshkonong Koshikonong Illinois Roland Gibson

Swiss cheese market shows firm tone after USDA aid

In the week ending July 28 the Swiss cheese market in Wisconsin remained dull before a firmer tone emerged after USDA announced price support for cheddar. Buyers remained selective, prices varied by grade, and Wisconsin state fair entries are due with judging set for Aug. 13. Kraft Foods' John L. Kraft and Mrs. Kraft visited from Chicago. pins were awarded for long service to Monroe plant staff.

Helen E. Steuri Madison USDA F.o.b Wisconsin West Allis H. J. Weavers State Department of Agriculture Alice In Dairyland Wisconsin Dairy Industry Kraft Foods Frank B. Fritsch Fred E. Blumer George D. Stauffacher Monroe John H. Kraft

Albany Notes From Mrs Steindorf and Family Visits

Miss Alice Barton returns from a week with Mr and Mrs Arnold Kruth in LaPeer Michigan. Mrs V A Elmer and daughter Sheila spend weekend at Fennimore with her parents Mr and Mrs W J Heathcote, Heathcote ill. Miss Julia Hulbert visiting her brother John Hulbert and family at Osseo Minnesota and plans to move her belongings there later.

Alice Barton Arnold Kruth LaPeer Mich V. A. Elmer Sheila Fennimore W. J. Heathcote Heathcote Julia Hulbert John Hulbert Osseo Minn

Benkert Car Hit In Freeport

Larry Morhardt two year old son of James Morhardt suffered minor head injuries when a car driven by his father struck the rear of a vehicle on North Winnebago Avenue at 4 30 p m July 30.

Benkert Freeport Larry Morhardt James Morhardt Winnebago Avenue

DDT stock spray warnings cited on dairy cans

A reader cites a warning on a DDT stock spray can forbidding hot spraying in dairy barns or on cows, arguing it contaminates milk and endangers health. The note asserts safety of proper use for dairies and feeds, urging caution to protect public health.

Sam

Fragmentary Report on Vehicle Collision In Monroe

A brief notice describes a car incident driven by Arthur C. Benkert of Monroe. The vehicle struck a dashboard and sustained rear damage estimated at 15 dollars. The readable fragment outlines the crash but lacks full details.

Arthur C. Benkert Monroe Benkert

Miss Marie Splinter Signs to Teach in Monticello

Monticello Times reports Miss Marie Splinter of Argyle has signed a contract to teach primary grades in Monticello for the coming school year.

Monticello Marie Splinter Argyle

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Cubs Dodgers BY Jimmy Hatlo Pur, N Ralph Branca Disney Turner Hall Madison Thur Beloit Armory Clyde Rossiter Spring Vally Emil Pressig Clarao Green County Prairie Farmer's Research Maestro Spring Wiley Alfred Meier May Spring Valley Fred Ingold Meier Meier and Son Highway 59 Wesley E. Grenzow Juda Bull Signal Valley Mildred Grenzow John Ingold Bull Spring Valley Edmund A. Schillawski Auburn N. Y Peter Klotzbach Orpha Meadow Green Edna Schmid Brown Swiss Breeders’ Association North Side Camp McCoy 2Nd Guardsman First Guardsman Monroe Lumber and Fuel Son of Superman Stanley Wallace Tumbleweed Wixom Allan F. Knoff Suntan Jean Knaup Beaver Dam Chico Bill Finster Evansville Don Dane Wendt W. H. Wendt Fitchburg Betty Grable Rudy Vallee Caesar Romero Beautiful Blonde Bashful Bend” Technicolor Goetz PLUS Smiley Burnette Charles Starrett John L. Kraft Mrs. Kraft John Ross Brodhead Kraft Fred W. Marty William Steindorf U. S Legion Grounds Monroe Mon Pessoa ST. Direct Dave Taylor Sipefamd
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