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Newspaper
Monroe Evening Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1968
Page
5
Green Bay coach Bengtson aims for a fourth straight NFL title while keeping Lombardi era standards. The piece highlights key Packers players and positions, from Starr to Hornung era replacements, as they pursue No. 4.
The area reports good bass fishing in Monroe and Juneau counties with the Lemonweir River noted. Muskies performed well in Sawyer, Taylor, Lincoln and Oneida counties while trout remain strong in northern counties. Local wardens note water is above normal and cloudy with slowed overall activity and Pike.
Fazel won low gross with 37 and tied Zwicker for low net 33 in Playboy Golf League action. North Central led team net at 151. Blind Bogey went to nine players. Fishing and warden reports follow with various lakes, rivers, and species noted. Little League schedule closes the item.
A crowd of 50 861 is expected for the NFL exhibition between the Green Bay Packers and the New York Giants at 8 05 p m CDT in the Bishop's Charity Game. Green Bay beat the College All Stars 34 17 last week in Chicago. New York has not defeated Green Bay since 1960.
The sixth annual Sugar River Canoe Race will run Sunday August 25 from Hahn's Boat Landing to Clarence Bridge near Brodhead Wisconsin. The 10 mile course features shallow and deep water with portages and rapid changes in pace. Brodhead Jaycees sponsor the event and aim for a top show. Entry fee is 5 dollars per canoe and information is available from Robert Brown at 305 4th St Brodhead WI 53520.
August listings show NFL preseason games Lions versus Eagles and multiple NFL AFL matchups, plus the American Golf Classic and auto racing events. Baseball schedule features White Sox, Cubs, Redlegs, Indians, Boston, and New York clashes across ESPN style slots.
The Blue Blazers defeated the Cyclones 9 to 8 at Twining Park in the last game of the Girls Softball Tournament. Marcia Doherty hit a home run and a triple, Shan Phillips added a double and two singles, Becky Wuetrich drove in five runs for Cyclones, and Heidi Matthews earned the win while Audrey Waage took the loss. The result ends the 1968 girls summer softball program.
BRODHEAD Times Special football players must report Monday night August 12 at 8 p.m. at the high school. WIAA physical cards can be turned in at the high school office. Formal squad practice starts Wednesday August 14 at 6 30 p m. Late reporters will miss the scrimmage game. Deo on Schlegel is the football coach.
The Wisconsin Field Archery Association schedules its annual Outdoor Championship Tournament for August 17 and 18 at East Fork Recreation Area near Black River Falls. About 500 archers from Wisconsin and neighboring states are expected to attend with divisions for men and women sight and bare bow, heavy tackle, and under 18 youth. Pre-registration required and on site desk opens Friday night August 16 at 10:00 p.m. Camping and meals available on site and nearby parks. Further info via Wisconsin Field Archery Association P.O. Box 23 Madison WI 53701.
A dense listing of television programs across hours 1 through 10 including baseball games Cubs vs Redlegs and White Sox vs Indians, dramas, comedies, and movies such as His Girl Friday and The Sweet Smell of Success. Notable entries include Loch anchors and hosts like Lloyd Bridges Angie Dickinson and Cary Grant critics. multiple channels present throughout the day.
Bob Gibson of the Cardinals shut out Atlanta on four hits for a 1-0 victory marking his 13th consecutive win and ninth shutout. Joe Foy of the Red Sox belted a grand slam in the eighth to lift Boston 5-3 over Detroit.
John Musser and Otto Erzinger rolled 203s to top summer bowling at Turner Hall with Steve Kundert two pins behind at 201. Team totals run from Three Generations to Ferrons, with Turner Hall and 1158th Transportation squads posting strong 2-2 records. Musser led individuals with 557, followed by Kundert 536 Erzinger 529 Krupke 524.
Athletic Director Ed Schwager announces Walter Cook is named assistant basketball coach for 1968 69 at Whitewater State University. He also adds Al Evans and David Herstedt to the 1968 Warhawk football coaching staff. Head coach Forrest Perkins says Rod Sonnenberg will skip Delavan Red Devils play to serve as a student coach with the Warhawks.
Weather and humidity boost pests and plant diseases with comments from a local group on trees and crops. George Hartman and the writer inform Mary Jane and Ed Adam about a Bronze Birch Borer infestation, plus oats yields, a golf score, and a birthday haircut plan for their son.
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