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Newspaper
Monroe Evening Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 1947
Page
5
Captain Cash driven by Guy Crippen wins two heats in the free-for-all pace at the 1947 Green County fair with times 2:06 4/5 and 2:04 4/5. Highlawn Direct and Selka Adam also post strong showings as Day Peep and others claim multiple divisions.
Rainy Day breaks twice in the 2:26 trot but still finishes fifth as Tecumseh Hanover wins both heats of the three-year-old trot. Miss Templeton wins the first heat of the free for all pace while Rainy Day leads early but breaks around the first turn. A strong crowd watches Saturday harness racing with Little Jester and Beaver Hale posting top finishes in the two-year-old pace.
Miss Templeton of the F. A. Strope stables Lake Geneva captures top money in the third heat securing victory in a close finish.
In Philadelphia at Municipal Stadium Bob Montgomery and Ike Williams square off tonight to unify the lightweight title. Williams holds the national crown, Montgomery the New York Pennsylvania title, in a winner take both bout. Promoter Herman Taylor expects 40,000 fans and a $200,000 gate.
Mr and Mrs Wes Grenzow hosted a birthday dinner for Mrs Grenzow with guests including Mr and Mrs Ed Ladwig and family Monroe Mr and Mrs Arthur Schadewald Frank Grenzow August Schadewald and daughter Miss Elda plus Joyce Ladwig visiting her grandfather August Schadewald in Monroe.
Dodgers fall 6-0 marking their third consecutive defeat as Chicago Cubs hand Brooklyn a harsh setback. Cards bounce back with three wins. Yankees widen lead while Tigers trap Red Sox in a 16-hit battle.
Fast quarter miler and 400 meter sprinter Herb McKenley will run for Jamaica in the 1948 Olympics instead of the United States. The A AU said he is in the U S on a temporary visa and not eligible for naturalization.
National League results include Chicago 6 Brooklyn 0, St Louis 10 Philadelphia 8, New York 11 6 Pittsburgh 8 6, Boston 4 Cincinnati 2 6. American League games New York 5 Cleveland 4, Detroit 10 Boston 3, Chicago 2 Wisconsin 1. American Association Louisville 7 Milwaukee 2 2 es 6 3, St Paul 9 8 Toledo 6 4, Minneapolis 9 6 Columbus 5 3. Tomorrow Brooklyn at Boston night. Philadelphia at New York night. St Louis at Chicago. Cincinnati at Pittsburgh. Chicago at St Louis night. Boston at Washington night. New York at Philadelphia night. Cleveland at Detroit twilight.
Billy Schaller a 29 year old Marquette law student and Navy Cross recipient defeated Harry Simonson of Madison 6 and 5 on the 31st hole to claim the Wisconsin state amateur golf championship. Schaller built a six hole lead by noon and withstood Simonson’s rally through the afternoon to win.
Wisconsin sprinter Dick Houden won the 100 meter in 10.6 seconds and the 200 meter in 21.5 at an international track meet in Istanbul Turkey. The American team, led by Jim Kelly of Minnesota, will compete in Athens on August 9 and 10, then Vienna and possibly Budapest before returning to the United States.
The report notes a 30,000 strong truck fleet linked to U S telephone lines in a complex logistical arrangement.
Monroe American Legion juniors suffer a 2-1 defeat at Dixon Illinois as Dan Courtney throws seven strong innings fanning 10. Monroe leads 1-0 on Bill Moon’s run scoring single then Dixon answers with a four hit rally including a triple to win. Moon adds two of Monroe’s three singles in a tough day at the plate.
Residents and visitors list moves between Monticello Monroe New Glarus Madison St Paul and Chicago. Families such as Becker Meier Freitag Roethlisberger and Babler travel for visits fairs vacations and visits with relatives and at resorts like Kohler Spooner Lake.
Walter Wadsey Martens famed Darlington football coach moves for two weeks to coach the South All Stars at Camp Randall on August 23, then returns to defend Southwest Wisconsin Conference honors. Born 1906 Cobb Wisconsin, he built 96 wins, 43 losses, and eight ties at Darlington across 21 seasons, with 21 seasons coaching basketball and other sports. Marital details and children noted. calls Paul Hirsbrunner his best player coached.
In a Southern section game at Recreation Park Monroe Home Talent edged New Glarus 3 to 1. Lefty Andrews allowed five hits with eight strikeouts in a pitching duel against Butch Strickler who yielded seven hits and nine Ks. Ralph Phillips had three hits for Monroe and manager Bill Jones added two hits.
Coach Ray Flaherty and aides welcome Frankie Sinkwich at Cheshire academy as the 1948 Yankee footballers open pre season drills. The 40 pound lighter back, once an All America at Georgia, is praised for potential a standout season after a knee operation limited him last year.
Madison born Thane E. Jimmy Dodge, 58, long time semi pro pitcher and manager, died in a hospital from a heart ailment. He ran a Madison restaurant before semi-retirement for ill health. Survived by widow two daughters Shir ley and Mrs. Bernat, a brother Edwin, two sisters Nelia Hayes and Mrs. Peart, and his father Nels.
A compact notice invites readers to place want ads offering goods and services for quick local sale. The ad highlights easy posting and fast response from nearby buyers and sellers.
Jim Ferrier of Chicago and Fred Haas Jr. of New Orleans finish 72 holes at 272 to set up an 18 hole playoff for the St Paul open first prize of 2000 and second money of 1400. Lew Worsham takes third at 274 and $1000. Jimmy Milward ends tied for ninth at 281 and nets 350.
Historic note confirms the Morgan horse breed originated in Vermont with breeding dating back to 1789. Records highlight the early development by Justin Morgan and the horse figure known as Figure in the 18th century. The lineage established a lasting New England equine tradition.
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