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Newspaper

Monroe Evening Times

Location

Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Aug 13, 1955

Page

5

Brewers Fall 7 3 to Firemen in State Tourney Opener

Monroe Brewers lost 7 to 3 to the Milwaukee Firemen in the first game of the state semi pro tournament at Milwaukee County Stadium. Ho hum Huinker and Hyland shared pitching for Monroe as a five run third inning doomed them despite 7 hits. Don Raue of Milwaukee hurled a no hitter in the other opener, defeating the Milwaukee Ore Builders 5–0. The schedule called for six more games today with Harnischfeger facing Rapids and Allen-Bradley meeting Menasha among others.

Monroe Brewers Milwaukee Firemen Milwaukee County Stadium Don Raue Oconomowoc Milwaukee Ore Builders West Allis Highway Department West Bend Milwaukee Falks Madison Lakers Monroe Brewers Firemen Art Humnker Loras College Bill Hyland Chicago Huinker Hyland Ray Gaffke Bob Chipman Milwaukee Humker Ernie Vogler Dick Wainwright Jerry Dwyer Bill Moon Jim Jackson Wainwright Raue Milwaukee Harnischfeger Wisconsin Rapids Milwaukee Allen-Bradley Menasha Kenosha Milwaukee Long Island Milwaukee Rohr Jewelers Wautoma Independence Merrill

Packers and Giants Meet In Exhibition Clash In Spokane

The Green Bay Packers face the New York Giants in an exhibition game in Spokane. The 1954 standings placed the Giants third in the Eastern Division at 7-5 and the Packers fifth in the Western at 4-8. Giants won last year’s exhibition in Milwaukee 38-27 before about 12 000 fans. Giants were six point favorites. Packers coach Liz Blackbourn plans a veteran backfield led by Tobin Rote with two rookies, Doyle Nix and Nate Borden, set to start on defense.

Spokane Wash Green Bay Packers New York Giants Giants Packers Milwaukee Cleveland Browns Liz Blackbourn Tobin Rote Doyle Nix Nate Borden

Rosburg Tops Chicago Golf Card as Pace Slows

Bob Rosburg leads the Chicago tournament field with a bold swing as Roland Robert sets a record pace with rounds of 66 and 67 for 133. Rosburg trails by one at halfway while Wally Ulrich posts a 66 for 135. Byron Nelson previously held a 269 Tam 72-hole record.

Chicago Bob Rosburg Tom O'Shanter Roland Robert Byron Nelson Rosburg Wally Ulrich

Gunderson Wins Western Junior Girls Golf Title

Jo Anne Gunderson of Seattle won the Western Junior Girls golf championship in Lake Geneva on the third extra hole after a late rally by defending champion Anne Quast, also of Seattle.

Lake Geneva Wis Jo Anne Gunderson Seattle Wash Anne Quast

Luckless Braves Fall 7 1 to Cubs in Chicago

The Milwaukee Braves dropped their fourth straight, losing 7 to 1 to the Chicago Cubs. Chicago jumped ahead early with Ray Crone chased after two outs in the first. Eddie Banks drove in two with a triple and a sac fly while Roberto Vargas allowed two more runs in the eighth. Milwaukee managed five hits and two errors as Gene Conley was slated to pitch next against Sam Jones.

Chicago Milwaukee Braves Chicago Cubs Charlie Grimm Braves Andy Pafko Cubs Gene Conley Conley Aero Sam Jones Grimm Bill Bruton Eddie Mathews George Crowe del Crandall Milwaukee Giants Ray Crone Dee Fondy Gene Baker Jim King Ernie Banks Baker Ransom Jackson Ernie Johnson Crowe Johnson King Banks Jackson Bobby Thomson Johnny Logan Aaron Chuck Tanner Logan Thomson John Edelmann Roberto Vargas Vargas Bob Rush

Fatal three car crash claims two in Sheboygan area

A three car collision near Howard's Grove Friday killed a Manitowoc woman and her 19-year-old daughter. Mrs. Rome Olm died on arrival at a Sheboygan hospital and her daughter Patricia died shortly after. This notice appears in the classifieds column.

Sheboygan Howard’s Grove Manitowoc Rome Olm Patricia

Lemon Back in Action Indians Regain Lead in Sweep

The Indians won a day-night doubleheader from Kansas City 17-1 and 6-5 to regain the AL lead. Lemon returned to the rotation with six innings of two-hit ball in the first game, while Avila and Hogan homered in the opener. In the night affair Cleveland erased a 2-0 deficit with a five-run sixth, Naragas tripled, and Narleski closed out the win as New York and Chicago also blocked by rain.

ED Wilks Associated Press Cleveland Bob Lemon Indians al Lopez Kansas City Chicago Detroit New York Boston Connie Lemon Tribe Bobby Avila Jim Hogan Sal Maglie Hal Naragon al Smith Ferris Fain Ray Narleski Art Houtteman Gus Zernial Bill Renna Don Messi Narleski White Philadelphia Brooklyn Pittsburgh Milwaukee Brooks St. Louis Cincinnati Bill Virdon Wally Moon Stan Palys Redlegs Moon

National League pennant chase seen in scoreboard

Baseball standings show Brooklyn leading with 76 wins and 36 losses, Milwaukee 61 54, New York 59 55, Philadelphia 58 59, Cincinnati 55 61, Pittsburgh 43 73, with slates and results noted for Cincinnati at St. Louis and Philadelphia at Brooklyn delayed by rain. Sunday and Monday schedules list key matchups including Milwaukee at St. Louis and Cleveland at Kansas City in the American League.

L Pet Brooklyn Milwaukee New York Philadelphia Cincinnati Pittsburgh St. Louis Chicago Cleveland Orr Iosos Daw Kansas City Washington Baltimore Detroit Boston

Pitching Stars Rush Wins ninth with six strikeouts

Bob Rush of the Cubs pitched seven innings to defeat Milwaukee 7-1, fanning six and walking three. Wally Moon drove in three runs as the Cardinals tied Cincinnati 5-5 with a fifth inning homer and delivered the winning run on a ninth inning single.

Bob Rush Cubs Milwaukee Wally Moon Cardinals Cincinnati

All-Stars Top Browns 30 27 in Chicago Showdown

In Chicago the College All Stars coached by Lambeau Anderson Owen and Pool upset the Cleveland Browns 30-27. Tad Weed Kicked three field goals and two extra points while Ralph Guglielmi directed the offense for the All Stars.

Charles Chamberlain Chicago Paul Brown Cleveland Browns Curly Lambeau Hank Anderson Steve Owen Hampton Pool Brown All Stars Lambeau-Anderson-Owen-Pool Combo Cleveland Otto Graham Tad Weed Ohio State Ralph Guglielmi Notre Dame Baylor L. G. Dupre

Wisconsin Players Fuel All-Star Win Over Browns

Wisconsin flavor powered the All-Stars to a surprise victory against the Cleveland Browns in Chicago. Curly Lambeau led the Stars with strategy and a hard drive while Wisconsin standouts Jim Temp, Sam Palumbo, Frank Varrichione, Alan Ameche, and Tom Bettis boosted the college line and defense. Ron Drzewiecki set up the opening score as Marquette, Navy, and Purdue connections joined the effort.

Chicago Wisconsin All-Stars Cleveland Browns Curly Lambeau Stars Collegians Lambeau Green Bay Packers Packer Jim Temp Packers Sam Palumbo Frank Varrichione Ron Drzewiecki Marquette Cleveland Alan Ameche Baltimore Colts John Weaver Wausau Wis Navy Hank Bullough Michigan State Tom Bettis Purdue

AC Workers Walk Out in Milwaukee Over Contracts

About 200 to 300 Allis-Chalmers Manufacturing Co. employees walked out Friday and gathered at the union headquarters seeking contract negotiations updates. Union officials said workers would return to work Monday.

Milwaukee Allis-Chalmers Manufacturing Co

Guided missiles against cancer proposed by atomic researchers

At the 72 nation atoms for peace conference Dr W Bale and Dr L L Spar of the University of Rochester outlined a method to use body specific antibodies as carriers for radioactive material. They described kidney and stomach antibodies as possible homing agents to concentrate radiation on respective cancers, noting animal experiments showing localization in kidneys.

Geneva Atoms For Peace W. Bale L. L. Spar University of Rochester At Rochester

Olson Faces Martinez in Non-title Middleweight Bout

Carl Bobo Olson meets Jimmy Martinez in a 10 round non-title fight in Portland Oregon. Olson seeks to reaffirm his middleweight supremacy after a June knockout loss to Archie Moore and eyeing a ~165 pound weigh-in versus Martinez around 162.

Portland Ore Carl Bobo) Olson San Franciscan Jimmy Martinez Glendale Ariz Olson Archie Moore Martinez

Stocks Rally From Setback

New York markets faced sharp selling, then a modest recovery that eased declines. The Associated Press average fell 50 cents to 171.90 for the week, amid tighter credit, higher rates, and anti inflation actions. Banks and officials warned against speculation and looser loans for installment buying.

New York Associated Press Federal Reserve Weeks

Eau Claire Athlete Dies in German Air Crash

Ronald L. Dreke 20, former Eau Claire high school basketball player, died when two troop carrier planes collided over Germany. Survived by parents Henry and an unnamed mother and two sisters. He had hinted in a last letter about joining the aerial troop movement.

EAU Claire Army Ronald L. Dreke Germany Henry Dreke Ronald Drekes

Coach Selbo Requests Players Bring Medical Cards

A Times Special note from Brodhead reports football coach Warren Selbo instructs all prospective players to bring their WIAA medical examination cards to his home promptly. No equipment will be issued until cards are completed and insurance paid. equipment handout is scheduled for 9 a.m. August 25.

Warren Selbo Selbo

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