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Newspaper

Monroe Evening Times

Location

Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Aug 05, 1966

Page

5

Bank of Juda Routs Rufenachts 14 to 3 in Softball Action

Bank of Juda minor league champs dominated Rufenachts 14 to 3 at Recreation Park. Ken Krattiger and strong defense limited opposing hits while Juda stole five bases and had ten hits. First National Bank outscored New Glarus 5 to 4 in the nightcap with tough defense and timely hitting.

Bank of Juda Minorogue Champs Rufenachts Recreation Park First National Bank New Glarus Ken Krattiger Ken Jack Fernan R. Schulz Juda

Round two slate for Pleasant Hill and Woodford games

L Krattiger error plagued play as he struck out once and threw away two pitches. Monday the second round opens with Pleasant Hill facing FFA at 7:45 and Woodford meeting Bernets at 9:15.

L. Krattiger Pleasant Hill FFA Woodford Bernets

WEKZ Posts Wins in Girls Softball League Action

Joe's White Elephant defeats Montgomery Electric 21 to 10 as WEKZ also beats Hasler's Farmers 25 to 12 on five triples. Park and Recreation top Medical Center 21 to 11. Bonny Stricker leads Joe's with a single triple and four RBI. Darlene Runner hits a grand slam and four RBI.

Joe’s White Elephant Montgomery Electric WEKZ Hasler’s Farmers Park and Recreation Medical Center Bonnie Stricker Joe RBI Jo Ann Keough Ada Look Vicki Gerner Darlene Runner Barb Buehler Toni Pederson Diane Hierns Montgomery WBKZ Karen Rothenbuehler Ruth Mahlbuch Kris Fritz Dee Indergand Deb Indergand Diane Isley Pace Park and Recreation Terri Ernst Center Recreation

Tennis Tourney Slated Tomorrow at Recreation Park

The City Tennis Tournament begins tomorrow at 9 a.m. with player placements drawn at 8:30. Directors Jo Kelly and Jim Batholf say two to three entrants may compete, with both men and women eligible. First matches pair players by experience. play may extend to Sunday if needed.

Recreation Park Jo Kelly Jim Batholf

Finals Rescheduled at Decatur Lake Country Club

The league finals, rained out August 1, at Decatur Lake Country Club, have been moved to next Monday evening. A lunch and prizes will be provided.

Decatur Lake Country Club

Fox Lake boating outing by Monroe Boat Club

Members of the Monroe Boat Club and guests held a weekend cruise at Fox Lake Illinois on July 23 24 with Mr and Mrs Lester Witt and Mr and Mrs Jack La Borde as cruise masters. The group stayed at Korpans Landing Resort Hotel and dined at the Waltonian Resort Hotel. A business meeting was led by Jerry Kleckler. Next month’s cruise will be led by Mr and Mrs Jerry Disch. Participants included Jerry Kleckler Jerry Disch Lester Witt Harold Matzke Stanley Whitehead Alton Benfer and guests Dick Kleckler Roy Witt Howard Gilbertson August Martini Charles Trotter Stanley Priewe Bernard Gibbons.

Monroe Boat Club Fox Lake Ill Lester Witt Monroe Jack LaBorde Juda Korpan’s Landing Resort Waltonian Dick Kleckler Roy Witt Freeport Howard Gilbertson Argyle August Martini Monticello Charles Trotter Stanley Priewe Bernard Gibbons

Coach Lombardi Calls Soldier Field A Cow Pasture

Chicago report notes Vince Lombardi inspecting Soldier Field site where the College All Stars face the Green Bay Packers. He describes the sod as a cow pasture and warns that rain could worsen conditions for the Rays versus All Stars game.

Chicago Vince Lombardi Green Bay Packers Soldier Field Dairy State Rays All- Stars

Andy North Beats Cheney In Junior Golf Round

Andy North of Madison Wisconsin defeated Tim Cheney of Portland Oregon 1 up in the first round of the U S Golf Association junior competition. He then won the second round 5 and 3 over James Masserios of Pittsburgh after Masserios earlier beat Jim Whittenberg of Memphis 2 and 1.

Whittier Calif Andy North Madison Wis Tim Cheney Portland Ore U.S. Golf Association North James Masserios Pittsburgh Jim Whittenberg Memphis

Dorman's Dormans Win Slowpitch Regular Season Finale

In Slowpitch action last night Dorman's Dormans exploded for sixteen runs to defeat Junction House. Pats Tap 2 rolled over St Johns 20-10 for nineteen total hits. Swiss Colony edged Hubers 5-4 as playoff action looms with Alp horn set to meet Dormans for the Minor League title Sunday August 14.

Dorman Ray Indergand Holcomb Gayle Quinn Dormans Jim Bidlingmaier Keith Ginner Russ Johnson Warren Schesser del Kundert Junction Pats St. Johns Jim Furniss Bob Hoesly Don Lane Lick Nelson Buck Coplien Butch Hartwig Don Neuenschwander Fred Blanc Bob Rieder Hoesley Blanc Hubers Fran Schott Les Bishop Larry Lancaster Bob Leisikow Colony Bernie Milz Bill Moon Alphorn Junction House

Pirates beat Dodgers 9 to 6 in Little League action

Mike Ruge went 2 for 3 and Dan Jacobs doubled driving in two as the Pirates defeated the Dodgers 9 to 6. Denny Haegle pitched in relief for the win while Ken Rufener took the loss. In the day’s other game the Twins forfeited to the Tigers in the Midget League.

Mike Ruge Dan Jacobs Pirates Dodgers Denny Haegle Ken Rufener Twins Tigers

Coach Lancaster Named Head at Lancaster High School

Rich ard Bixby, assistant football coach at Manitowoc, was named Lancaster High School's head coach Thursday.

Lancaster Richard Bixby Manitowoc Lancaster High School

Dusty ball diamonds and a long canoe race near Brodhead

Dry conditions threaten field play with watering needed at grounds north of Brodhead to curb dust as players slide on hard surfaces. The Brodhead Jaycees announce the third annual two man canoe race starting at Albany bridge and finishing at Clarence Bridge on Aug 14 with entry fees prizes meals and spectator option.

the Bridge Albany Brodhead Clarence Bridge c/o Brodhead Jaycees

End of league season in Monroe Slow Pitch League

League play winds down with postponed Monday games completed to finish the season except for possible playoffs. The annual slow pitch tourney starts Sunday night featuring Open League teams and Tri-State with byes, 20 other teams paired in ten games, culminating in a two week run to crown the champion.

Monroe Tri-State

Minor League fast pitch tourney ends with Bank of Juda honors

The Minor League fast pitch tourney has concluded with Bank of Juda cap ping honors. Final league games wrap up the season as Lena holds the Major League title and finishes remaining matches. August signals softball’s end in area towns with umpires John Walter and Larry Wuethrich guiding the games. Area trap shooters are reminded of the Brodhead meet scheduled for Sunday.

Bank of Juda Lena John Walter Larry Wuethrich Brodhead

Monroe sprinter Mark Winzenried eyes Beloit meet debut

Monroe star Mark Winzenried, a two event standout, will compete Sunday at Beloit College after posting state leading marks in the 440 and 880 last weekend at Monona Grove. He bettered the state high school 880 record against holder Gary Thornton and was close to the state 440 record, setting up for the National Jaycees Junior Meet in Denver.

Monroe Mark Winzenried Beloit College Monona Grove Gary Thornton Racine Delavan- Darien Denver

Madison Mustangs Scrimmage Set for Saturday at Warner Park

Aero football fans can watch the Madison Mustangs in a scrimmage this Saturday afternoon at 2 p.m. in Warner Park. The complete squad will be in uniform at 1 p.m. for the camera bugs. Monroe's Dick Witt and Bill Klemm are members of the Mustangs who have completed three weeks of practice in the evening.

Aero Madison Mustangs Warner Park Monroe Dick Witt Bill Klemm Mustangs

Local Sports Notes Preview Weekend Action

The article notes an exhibition in Madison to open the season and predicts crowded golf and tennis facilities if weather holds. Monroe Country Club hosts the Junior Boys Championship with Dave Goetz facing the winner of Tom Mitchell and Fred Schuetze. all are Monroe High School alumni. Comiskey Park celebrates Ball Day with a double header and 8000 Wilson baseballs for Father Son or Father Daughter pairs at the gate. A 1966 Chevy Corvan known as the Mystery Mover, powered by a secret engine, headlines a Rock Dragway event on Sunday August 7.

Monroe Country Club Dave Goetz Tom Mitchell Fred Schuetze Monroe High School Comiskey Park White Sox Wilson California Angels

Anglers Report Excellent Week Across Wisconsin

Wisconsin anglers enjoyed a plentiful week with catfish and panfish in many counties. The top catch was a 35-pound catfish from the Wolf River in Shawano County, with perch thriving in Bayfield Crawford Lincoln Trempealeau and good fishing around Door County and Lake Winnebago. The muskie reached 34 pounds.

Madison Wisconsin Wisconsin Conservation Department Wolf River Shawano Bayfield Crawford Lincoln Trempealeau Door County Lake Winnebago

Wisconsin Muskie and Trout Fishing Report Highlights

In Sawyer County the Chippewa flowage yielded 50 inch muskies and Lake Couderay produced a 25 pounder. Oneida and several other counties reported 40 inch class fish with Ashland Lincoln Polk Rusk and Vilas counties noting strong muskie runs. Walleyes 9 to 10 pounds were taken from Geneva Winnebago Castle Rock flowage and Wisconsin River sites. Lake trout remained steady on Lake Superior near Bayfield with rainbow reports from Door County. Forest Langlade Marquette Richland Sauk and Taylor counties also reported solid trout catches.

Sawyer County Couderay Oneida County Ashland Lincoln Polk Rusk Vilas Bayfield County Rainbow Door County Forest Langlade Marquette Richland Sauk Taylor

Orioles top Cleveland 3 1 as Bell surrenders three hits

Yesterday's baseball results show Gary Bell of the Indians allowing three hits in a 3-1 loss to the league-leading Baltimore Orioles while Ron Swoboda of the Mets hit a pinch hit three run homer in the ninth to beat the Giants 8-6 and knock San Francisco from first in the National League.

Gary Bell Indians Baltimore Orioles Cleveland Ron Swoboda Mets San Francisco Giants

Swim meet set by Monroe team in Janesville

The Monroe swimming team will host a meet in Janesville tomorrow.

Monroe Janesville

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