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Newspaper

Monroe Evening Times

Location

Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Aug 12, 1950

Page

5

Harold Davidson Dominates In 2-0 City softball win

Harold Davidson pitched a stellar game allowing only one scratch hit to Benkerts as Lamboleys moved into sole second place with a 2-0 victory. The coal and ice team held Gemplers to four wins, one loss, while Luicks built a big lead and held on to win 7-6 after a late FFA rally.

Harold Davidson Benkerts Lamboleys Rts Luicks FFA Meyers Davidson Bob Rieder Heinzelman Bill Beach Neuenschwander Lamboley Beach Ed Gibbons Coal and Ice Gemplers Bob Brawand Bill Hardell Gene Beach Brawand Bob Hardell Herman Christen Don van Wagenen Hardell Jim Staffon Wayne Segner Speich Wells Quinn Segner Brandli Staffon Norder

Tigers Split Doubleheader as Lipon Hobbles Hopes

Detroit held upper hand in the pennant race with a split of a doubleheader against the St. Louis Browns. Shortstop Johnny Lipon suffered a bad spike and may miss a week while Virgil Trucks remains questionable due to illness.

St. Louis Detroit Tigers Red Rolfe Tigers St. Louis Browns Johnny Lipon Virgil Trucks

North Korean capture of Philip Deane reported

The London based observer and IN S war correspondent Philip Deane is reported captured by North Korean forces, according to the New China News Agency. The report aired last night and unverified details remain unclear.

London Communist New China News Agency Philip Deane International News Service The London Observer

Verne Bickford Throws Rare No Hit No Run For Braves

Boston righthander Verne Bickford shut out Brooklyn 7-0 in a no hit no run performance, his 14th win of the season. The Dodgers managed only four walks as Bickford dominated from the mound, keeping the Braves within five games of the Phillies for the National League pennant.

Boston Vern Bickford Boston Braves Bickford Braves Brooklyn Dodgers Canton Tribe Philadelphia Phillies Hellier Thers

Cardinals Clash Sunday In Shrine-KC Benefit Game

Monroe Cardinals meet Platteville in a Sunday night Shrine-KC Benefit game at 8. Lefty Laverne Andrews will start for Monroe after a one hit outing, while Platteville, one of southern Wisconsin’s top teams, carries a solid schedule edge. The Monroe squad also faces Casen Plumbers of Madison Sunday afternoon as the full team travels.

Monroe Cardinals Platteville Cardinals Monroe Shrine-Kc Laverne Lefty Wisconsin Madison Milwaukee Casen Plumbers Gene Mason Jerry Dwyer Allie Staffacher Ed Jordan Bob Rieder Herb Boll

Wittman Wins Continental Race at Detroit Air Fair

Steve Wittman of Oshkosh set a speed record at 188.667 mph winning the first heat of the Continental trophy race. Downey of Whittier won the second heat at 186.589 mph amid rule questions. Oak Park rider James Vosyka died when his plane collapsed in the third heat. races continue as scheduled.

Detroit Steve Wittman Air Fair Committee

Millers Rally Behind Howell and Wilhelm in 9-0 Win

Third place Minneapolis powered by Dixie Howell and Hoyt Wilhelm to a 9-0 shutout over Columbus following Howell’s no hit effort. The Millers stay 4½ games behind Louisville, which beat Kansas City. Indianapolis and Milwaukee idle, three games back.

Millers Associated Press Minneapolis Dixie Howell Hoyt Wilhelm Louisville Wilhelm Howell Columbus Kansas City Indianapolis Milwaukee

Dimaggio Bench Marks First Time In Career

New York Yankees star Joe DiMaggio was benched for the first time in his major league career last night as Casey Stengel cited fatigue. The Yankees edged the Athletics 7 to 6 with DiMaggio available only as a pinch hitter.

Dimaggio New York Joe DiMaggio New York Yankee Joe Casey Stengel Yanks

Davis Sets New Monroe Meet 100 Yard Back Record

Davis breaks his own Monroe annual swimming meet record with 1 14.8 in 100 yard backstroke as unseasonable weather surrounds the event. Dorothy Davitte tops girls high point with 18. Bruni Donnerbeck tie for boys advanced trophy with 12 points.

Monroe Gene Davis Davis John Bruni John Donnerbeck Sandra Simpson Felix Sansoudie Bill Ienatsch Dorothy Davitte Dorothy Jerry Davis Pat Whalen Joyce Babler Don Brennan Felix Sansoucie Bonnie Keil

Henry Ransom Tops Tam at Half Mark

Henry Ransom of Chicago led the Tam O'Shanter world golf championship pro division at halfway with 139 after a 69. He held a two stroke edge over Chandler Harper with Dick Mayer, Porky Oliver, and Jim Ferrier at 142, while Bobby Locke, Clayton Heafner, and Ed Furgol were at 143.

Chicago Henry Ransom Ransom Darkhorse Chandler Harper Portsmouth Dick Mayer Porky Oliver Jim Ferrier Bobby Locke Clayton Heafner Ed Furgol Lawson Little Cary Middlecoff Johnny Bulla Jimmy Demaret Skee Riegel Ted Kroll Babe Zaharias Patty Berg Minneapolis Miss Berg Peggy Kirk Findlay Dot Kielty Long Beach Calif Wilford Wehrle Ormond Beach Fla Frank Stranahan Toledo

National League and American League Scoreboard Highlights

Today's NL games feature New York at Philadelphia and Brooklyn at Boston with St Louis at Cincinnati and Chicago at Pittsburgh. Yesterday's results include Boston 7 Brooklyn 0 and New York 3 Philadelphia 1. Detroit and St Louis split a doubleheader in the AL while New York edged Philadelphia 7 6. Tomorrow's schedule lists multiple afternoon and evening matchups across both leagues.

Associated Press National League Today New York Philadelphia Brooklyn Boston St. Louis Cincinnati Chicago Pittsburgh Detroit Cleveland Washington

Oshkosh Tops Wisconsin State League Battle for First

Oshkosh returned to the league lead as Wisconsin Rapids lost 9-8 and Fond du Lac defeated Sheboygan 4-3. Janesville and Indians remained close in the standings after Janesville beat Appleton 3-0, while Wausau and Green Bay split a twin bill 12-8 and 17-5.

Oshkosh Associated Press Giants Wisconsin Rapids Sheboygan Fond du Lac Janesville Indians Appleton Wausau Green Bay Lumberjacks

Illustrious Escapes Major Damage After Boiler Jam

London officials reported no damage after a metal fire was found jammed in a boiler tube of the 23 000 ton aircraft carrier Illustrious. An admiralty spokesman said routine investigations continue and blamed a careless workman for the incident.

London Illustrious Admiralty

Red Tape Slashed From Fishing Rules

The Wisconsin Conservation Commission adopts widespread rule simplification removing north south zoning and special seasons. Panfish and catfish now open year round with similar bag limits. Seasons set for pike pickerel May 12 1951 to Jan 15 1952 black bass June 20 1951 to Jan 15 1952 muskies May 25 to Nov 1 1951. Land purchases approved.

Eagle River Wisconsin Conservation Commission Conservation Congress Arthur Milstad

Eagles Fall to All Stars 17-7 in Soldier Field Showdown

Football record recounts the all star team defeating the defending NFL champions 17 to 7 before about 90 000 fans at Soldier Field. Coach Eddie Anderson led a 49 player squad with standouts Eddie LeBaron and Charley Justice sharpening the attack. No injuries were reported among participants.

Chicago Philadelphia Eagles Soldier Field Eagles Greasy Neale Emil Sitko Notre Dame Eddie Anderson Holy Cross Iowa Eddie LeBaron College of Pacific North Carolina Charley

Father Admits Holdup Joins Son in Jail

Sheboygan police say Joseph Maxey 42 admitted taking part in a December robber y at a tavern in which Frank Kobie was robbed of his savings. Maxey's 19 year old son Richard and relatives in California face warrants for involvement.

Son Sheboygan Walter Wagner California Wagner Joseph Maxey Frank Kobie Maxey Richard

Mrs. Maxcy Estate Appraised At 591804 In Oshkosh

The estate of the late Mrs. Isabel T. Maxcy widow of a prominent Oshkosh businessman was valued at 591804 with real estate totaling 171755 and personal property 42049. The husband ran multiple business properties and the Oshkosh water works as shown in Winnebago county court filings.

Oshkosh Isabel T. Maxcy Winnebago County Maxcy

Reunions and visits dot Spring Grove social scene

Mrs. Emma Meinert visits Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Clark while Forrest Clark recovers from torn ligaments. Numerous families travel, visit, or host relatives in Juda, Rockford, Moline, and nearby towns.

Emma Meinert Davis Ill Stanley Clark Forrest Clark Fred Wise Kenneth Horstmeier Cheyenne Walter Swanberg Jr Rockford Orla McClellans Melvin Wilson Juda Robert B. Clark Fred Mohns Dora Leuzinger Archie Moska Tne St. Clare Hospital Monroe Robertson-Hawkins Bluif View Park Messrs Mmes Fred Kloepping Rodney Arnsmeier Herman Notter Woodford Lowell Arnsmeier Notter John Robertson Glen Hauser Moline Paul Hausers Orion Manley Douglas Alvin Andersons McGregor Ervin Armstrong Emmett Armstrong Virginia Bloomington Frank Leopold Sam Pehl Pehl Harvey Kilmer Perry Ira Henry Kilmers Jay McNair Dale Young Yellow Spring O H. Lee Jones Harold Newcomer Pacific Northwest Edmund Dooley Monticello Frank Leopold Jr Sheri Big Hill Park Beloit

Social notes from Monticello and nearby towns

Monticello society items record visits and social calls across Madison area. Names include Mrs. O. D. Curtis, Mr. and Mrs. Anton Hefty, Casper Hefty, John Zimmerman, Mrs. Zweifel, Herman Kubly, Emma Kubly, W. S. Hoesly, Mrs. John Christopher, Mrs. Ira Holcomb, Edwin Wilde, Delmar Kubly, Bob and Betty Kroes, H. F. Mattfield, Beth Ann Schuler, M. E. Lynn, Albert Tobler, Evelyn, Thomas Voegels, Irene Marty, Alda Ann, Viola Rupp, Barbara Butler, Lester Kingley, Nic Luchsing er, William Pagel, and others. The report mentions visits, hospital care, and a contract bridge gathering.

Anton Hefty Casper Hefty New Glarus John Zimmerman Beloit J. P. Zweifel Herman Kubly Emma Kubly W. S. Hoesly Monroe John Christopher Albany Adam Duerst Ira Holcomb Edwin Wilde Delmar Kubly RoxAnn Kris Lester Kroes H. F. Mattfield Bob and Betty West Allis Beth Ann Schuler H. F. Stoll M. E. Lynn Contract Bridge Club Albert Tobler Evelyn Rock City Ill Thomas Voegels Ed Gmar Irene Marty Alda Ann Viola Rupp Methodist Hospital Madison O. D. Curtis Barbara Butler Lester Kingley Nic Luchsinger William Pagel Henry Spring Gale

Social roundup in Orangeville and surrounding towns

A long list of callers and visits from Orangeville and nearby communities. Families including Folgate, Nott, Mauthe, Bridge, Fowler, Hulbert, Griffin, Maybanks, Keister, and others travel to Milwaukee DeKalb Rockford Freeport Monroe Hancock and Waubesa for visits picnics and family reunions.

Victor Folgate Raymond Nott Milwaukee Howard Mauthe C. B. Bridge DeKalb Robert Bridge Frank Fowler Rockford J. Milton Bostian Fowler Sterling Bennett California Stanley Hulbert Orangeville Milo Griffin Dakota Will Griffin Robert Maybanks Freeport Oelwein Roland Walter Ralph Keister Jan Mark Missouri Methodist Church Monroe Recreation Park Walter Freeport Krape Park Edith van Matre Emil Schwitz M. W. Moore Sue Barbara Sowards Edna Reeser Moore Cottage Lake Waubesa Tana Kae Loveland Monroe Wilmer A. Palmer Palmer’s Hancock Marshall Frautschy Virgil Scheider Red Oak Ralph Frautschy John Foss Jane Windecker Eli Wilson Jake Gearhart Otto Folgate Raymond Zimmerman Hazel Kramer Herbert Kramer Melvin Henze Ruth Henze Ray Zimmerman White Pines State Park Maude Askey William Engle Mary Kay F. M. Parkinson Joy Lena Roy Hefty Susan Stark County Fair Lafayette Ind

Cambridge Illinois FFA Fair Judges Lead Weekend

The article lists various local residents and their weekend activities. Men judged at a sectional FFA fair in Cambridge, Illinois, while others enjoyed outings to Apple River, Wisconsin Dells, Byron and nearby towns. Families include the Martins Siegmeier Scheider Mills Zet tle Bar mores Engels and Folgate, plus a baby born to Gordon Priewe and a hospital mention for Sharon Kay.

Cambridge Ill Nate Martin Kathryn Alice Siegmeier Jon Apple River Harvey Scheider Freeport Everett Mills Wisconsin Wisconsin Dells Emmerson Zettle Robert John Barmore Byron Billy

Case School Proxy Nominated for AEC Seat

President Truman nominated T. Keith Glennan of Case Institute of Technology as a member of the atomic energy commission to fill the vacancy left by Lewis Straus. He also named three new members to the AEC general advisory committee William Frank Libby Eger Murphree and Walter G Whitman to positions at Illinois University Standard Oil Summit New Jersey and MIT.

Washington Truman T. Keith Glennan Cleveland Atomic Energy Commission Case Institute of Technology Lewis Straus AEC William Frank Libby University of Illinois Eger V. Murphree Standard Oil Development Co

Lake Tanganyika Sounding Reaches 4708 Feet Depth

A sounding in Lake Tanganyika, Africa measured a depth of 4708 feet, indicating substantial underwater relief. Researchers note the measurement helps map the lake’s bathymetry and geological features for navigation and scientific study.

Lake Tanganyika Africa

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