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Newspaper

Monroe Evening Times

Location

Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Aug 21, 1947

Page

5

Victory Tavern Edges Lanz Hardware In Tight Classic

Roy Bahler pitched 10 strikeouts as Victory Tavern beat Lanz Hardware 1-0 in a late seventh inning rally. Baumgartner’s win tightens the standings as four clubs fight for the top spots with Smith and Waffle Shop close behind.

Victory Tavern Lanz Hardware Roy Bahier Smith and Waffle Shop Baumgartner Phillips and Smith Sue Bauman Hardware Clayton Olson Williams Tavern Figi Bauman Pepper Duke Etter Co Etter Red Kittelsen Martin Ee Butts Bob Larseventh D. Soddy Hartwig Bahler Bud Lan Walters Bahee Gaven Gy Emer Bahler Rupnow Emil Klarer Beach

First jockey to wear goggles pioneered racing rule

The piece notes James McCoy nicknamed Gog gies for being the first jockey to wear goggles in a race, a practice that became universal, and mentions a rule concerning the legality of his equipment.

New York Jimmy McCoy

Refresher Dominates State 2 Year Old Pace at Wisconsin Fair

The Refresher owned by Hayes Midwest of Du Quoin Illinois and driven by Edgar Leonard won the $5,000 state 2 year old pace in two heats at the Wisconsin state fair grand circuit. Del Cameron guided Butler from Newport Stock Farm Plainfield New Jersey to a double victory in the director of agriculture trot, winning the first heat by a half length over Westfield Girl and the second in a photo finish over Moses driven by Glenn Bawkins.

Milwaukee Hayes Midwest du Quoin Ill Edgar Leonard Poplar F. D. R del Cameron Butler Newport Stock Farm Plainfield N. J Director of Agriculture Westfield Girl Glenn Barker Chicago Moses Glenn Bawkins

New Library Adds Variety With Sports Travel Books

Ludlow library expands collection adding sports titles led by Baseball Individual Play and Team Strategy by John W. Coombs and Winning Golf by Byron Nelson. Also features photography travel works plus fiction including Coyote Song and The General with several science and education titles in the mix.

Ludlow John W. Coombs Byron Nelson John Martin Cliff Bradley John R. Whiting America George S. Perry John E. McNamara Science J. D. Ratcliff American Association of School Administrators American Council of Education Mexico Cecil Fred Carnes Pan American Highway Coyote Song Clem Colt Erle Semmypemmy Faith Baldwin Prince of Foxes Samuel Shellabarker the General Cc. S. Forester Long Lash Bertrand Shurtleff Dorothy Black

Bluege Sets Up Showdown With Eight Senators

The Washington Post reports manager Ossie Bluege has called a team meeting in Detroit to quell a clubhouse dispute over his leadership. Eight players allegedly labeled his handling undiplomatic and may seek to leave. Bluege warned he will show the article to the players and suspend anyone who confirms the claim.

Washington Washington Post Ossie Bluege Washington Senators Detroit Bluege Cleveland

Steel Shortage Forces GM to Close Plants

General Motors announced a critical shortage of steel, especially flat rolled steel, prompting production curtailments and the closure of several plants next week or the following week. Chevrolet and Pontiac will be closed completely.

Detroit General Motors Corp Chevrolet Pontiac

Bears Favored Over All-Stars In Soldier Field Clash

Chicago Bears, led by coach George Halas, enter the all star game as favorites against Notre Dame’s backfield speed. Frank Leahy’s collegians plan a final pregame tuneup at Northwestern before facing the pro champions in front of a 107000 crowd. Claude Buddy Young is likely to start at left half for the stars with George McAfee and Ray McLean among Bears to watch. Ratterman of Notre Dame will quarterback the stars offense with Vic Schwall starting at half for Northwestern if healthy. Jim Mellora of Dame is expected at fullback.

Chicago George Halas Chicago Bears Frank Leahy Collegians Bears Soldier Field Northwestern Duche Stadium Collegeville Ind Halas Claude Buddy) Young George McAfee Ray McLean Leahy Young George Ratterman Notre Dame Ratterman Vic Schwall Julie Rykovich Illinois Jim Mellor

No recession in sight says housing and job data official

Washington reports optimism from Ewan Cla Gue director of the bureau of labor statistics. He notes no business recession in sight with a summer slump postponed indefinitely. He cites employment and construction as showing no weakness and no indicators that will topple the economy.

Washington Ewan Clague Bureau of Labor Statistics

Yesterdays Baseball Scores and Schedule Marks

National League results include St Louis 3 Brooklyn 2 in 12 innings New York 10 Cincinnati 3 Pittsburgh 16 Boston 10 Philadelphia 1 Chicago 1 in rain delay American League games New York 14 Detroit 13 11 innings Philadelphia 5 Chicago 2 rain Boston at St Louis delayed Cleveland 4 7 Washington 3 6 first game 12 innings second 10 Columbus 8 Milwaukee 6 Kansas City 14 Toledo 8 St Paul 10 Indianapolis 7 Minneapolis 3 Louisville 2 Tomorrow’s slate Chicago at Boston night Cincinnati at Brooklyn Pittsburgh at New York St Louis at Philadelphia night Boston at Chicago Washington at Detroit New York at Cleveland Philadelphia at St Louis Florida track Hialeah set Jan 16 to Mar 2 1948 racing period

Pet Brooklyn St. Louis Boston Ee New York Ewee Cincinnati Chicago Pittsburgh Philadelphia Ewes Detroit Ee Cleveland Ee Chicago Ee Boston Detroit Cleveland Washington American Association Columbus Milwaukee Kansas City Toledo St. Paul Indianapolis Minneapolis Louisville National League American League Northey Schoendienst Slaughter Johnny Jorgensen Kurowski Hopper Dodgers Robinson Eddie Dyer Pollet George Munger Marty Marion Arky Vaughan Boston Braves Pittsburgh Pirates Johnny Mize New York Giants Cincinnati Reds Polo Grounds Giants Reds Philadelphia Phillies Chicago Cubs YANKS Tigers New York Yankees Johnny Lindell Phil Rizzuto Philadelphia Athletics White Sox Ferris Fain Sam Chapman Cleveland Indians Washington Senators Red Sox Browns

Giants top Phillies 6-1 in record 51 minute game

The New York Giants defeated the Philadelphia Phillies 6-1 on September 29, 1919, in a 51 minute game that stands as the shortest in major league history.

New York Giants Philadelphia Phillies

North and South Ready for Wisconsin All-Star Tilt

Madison hosts the second Wisconsin high school all star football game at Camp Randall with North led by Superior Central coach Harry Conley and South coached by Walter Martens from Darlington. Both sides promise strong offense and regular substitutions as the North and South prepare.

Camp Randall Norm Bauer Beaver Dam Bob la Force Green Bay Central Jerry Schaefer Boscobel Darel Teteak Oshkosh Walter Schultz Shawano Bob Kuhlman Sheboygan Central Forrest Parish Marinette Mickey Brown Hurley Bob Wartinbee Madison Wis State Coaches’ Association Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association Harry Conley Superior Central South Walter Martens Darlington Conley

Cardinals Rally Past Dodgers in 12 Inning Tilt

In a tense 12 inning contest at Ebbets Field the St. Louis Cardinals beat the league leading Brooklyn Dodgers 3 to 2. Whitey Kurowski delivered a go ahead home run after Enos Slaughter and Ron Northey tied the game in the ninth.

Associated Press St. Louis Ebbets Field Tex Rickard Cardinals Brooklyn Dodgers Brooks Whitey Kurowski Ralph Branca Brooklyn Birds Branca Red Schoendienst Enos Slaughter Slaughter Ron Northey Burt Shotton Hugh Casey

Smokes Draw Ire of Albanys Citizenry

Albany residents complained to the village board about the Indiana Condensed Milk Co plant. Condensary conditions included excessive smoke and ash, a lowered stack, fumes from an outdoor coke fire, and coal near the park. Superintendent Ferguson promised immediate corrections and a firm representative will inspect the stoker.

A. H. Partridge W. K. Dehmer R. F. Smiley Howard Ware M. L. Barton Ferguson

Greater Freedom in Air Force Buying Proposal

President Truman's aviation committee urges the army and navy be allowed to plan airplane purchases several years ahead by lifting annual funding restrictions. The report to the president also opposes limiting overseas air operations to a single airline and calls for broader American air mobility.

Washington Truman Air Coordinating Committee Army Navy Congress

Manitowoc Burglary Guilty Plea Led to 138 Month Sentence

Curtis Sauve, 42, pleaded guilty to the April 1 1992 burglary of Lauerman department store in Two Rivers. He received a prison term of one year to 138 months in Waupun after confessing to the 15 year old crime. Police say Sauve admitted being one of three men who stole 700 dollars in clothing. two accomplices were arrested after loot was found and a trap set.

Manitowoc Waupun Curtis Sauve O. T. Bredesen Sauve Lauerman Two Rivers Edward Pardera

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