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Newspaper

Monroe Evening Times

Location

Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Aug 22, 1955

Page

5

Braves crush Cubs 84 in hot County Stadium game

Milwaukee Braves rout Chicago Cubs 8-1 before 33,198 fans as Andy Pafko and Bobby Thomson spark the offense. Bobby Buhl won his 12th game, pitching strong through seven as legends like Hank Aaron and Eddie Mathews contribute key hits. The win keeps Milwaukee within 11 games of Brooklyn.

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Palmer Wins Canadian Open In Toronto

Arnold Palmer claimed the Canadian Open with a final round 70 to finish 23 under par at Toronto's golf event. The Times notes strong bargain ads also appear in the paper's classifieds.

Toronto Arnold Palmer

Designer of Cars Slams Auto Races

Milwaukee designer Brooks Stevens criticizes the Indianapolis 500 and similar events as blood sport spectacles. He cites deaths at Indianapolis and Le Mans, argues racing must be reined in, and warns tragedies could recur at Milwaukee venues without safety rule changes.

Milwaukee Brooks Stevens Indianapolis Speedway Stevens American Automobile Association Bill Vukovich Indianapolis LeMans France

Packers Fall to Browns 13-7 in Exhibition Tilt

Green Bay, 1-1 in exhibition play, lost to the Cleveland Browns 13-7 in Akron. Tobin Rote scored on a late drive but was halted at the Browns 4 after Carlton Massey tackled him. Browns kicker Lou Groza kicked two field goals sealing the win as Packers coach Lisle Blackbourn cautioned not to overvalue exhibition results.

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Brewers Split Sunday Doubleheader With Two Close Games

The Monroe Brewers lost 6-5 in 10 innings to New Glarus and won 8-7 against Sharon in a Sunday doubleheader. John Larbacher drove in the winning run in the 10th for New Glarus, while Eddie Jordan homered for Monroe. Dave Fahs earned the win for Monroe over Sharon.

Monroe Brewers New Glarus Sharon John Larbacher Monroe Eddie Jordan Brewers Jerry Jordan Johnny Winzenried Bob Feller Jerry Dwyer Dave Fahs Recreation Park Rockford Blackhawks Sweats

Phillies sweep Dodgers on Jones and Hammered grand slam

Yesterday's Stars Batting Willie Jones and Phil lie hammered a grand slam in the third to lift Philadelphia to a 6-4 win and complete a series sweep over the Brooklyn Dodgers. Pitching by Dick Donovan and Connie Johnson held Detroit to eight hits as Donovan won 8-2 in his 82 victory after an appendectomy, while Johnson blanked the Tigers 2-0 in the opener.

Willie Jones Phillies Philadelphia Brooklyn Dodgers Dick Donovan Connie Johnson White Sox Donovan Detroit Johnson Tigers

Kramer Sees Victory For American Netmen In Davis Cup

Jack Kramer, acting as trial horse for the U S Davis Cup team, predicts a sure American win over Australia in next week’s Challenge Round at Forest Hills. He cites Tony Trabert and Vic Seixas in singles and notes the Americans’ doubles strength, referencing past successes against Hoad Hartwig and Rosewall. Trabert serves as U S captain Bill Trabert’s coach as the team prepares for the opening Friday.

Forest Hills N. Y Jack Kramer Uncle Sam America Australia Los Angeles Tony Trabert Vic Seixas Vic

First Blanchardville grid practice opens under coach Price

Blanchardville high school football team held its first practice this afternoon with coach Jim Price directing. Candidates gathered in the school gym at 1 30 p m and received equipment.

Blanchardville Blanchardville High School Jim Price

Sturgeon Caviar Returns to California Waters

Sturgeon once vanishing from California shores is reported making a comeback as caviar production resumes and fish populations recover in regional waters.

California

Teague Sets Record In Milwaukee 100 Mile Stock Car Race

Marshall Teague of Daytona Beach Florida set a new track record by winning the AAA 100 mile stock car race at State Fair Park Milwaukee with an 18 minute 6.048 second run at 76.8 mph. He surpassed Frank Mundy of Atlanta who held the 75.4 mph mark. Teague earned 2149 dollars from the purse of 12160 while Mundy finished fifth.

Milwaukee Marshall Teague Dayton Beach Fla State Fair Park Teague Frank Mundy Atlanta Munday

Minoso Hitting Streak Drives White Sox Wins

Minnie Minoso tallies in 13 straight games for the Chicago White Sox after a beaning recovery. He goes 6-for-9 with a triple and a homer as Chicago sweeps a Sunday doubleheader from Detroit 2-0 and 8-2, lifting his average from .257 to .280.

Chicago Minnie Minoso Chicago White Sox Safly Minoso White Sox Detroit

St Louis Victress Wins Fly Casting Title

Miss Mel Gavin, 16, St Louis high school junior, won the women's division with 98 points in the National Fly and Ball Casting tournament. Miss Roma Saunders of Waukesha Wis tied for third with 96 as the St Louis event hosts concluded on Sunday.

ST. Louis Roma Saunders Waukesha Wis Mel Gavin

Softball Tournament Continues Amid Park Action

The city softball tournament resumes at Recreation Park with four teams in the Municipal League. Jefferson Center faces Commercial Bank at 7 30 p m and Helland Hein plays Ernies at 9 p m. Northwestern and Gemplers beat Simmons and Phillips Smith in opening games.

Recreation Park Municipal Softball League Jefferson Center Commercial Bank Helland- Hein Ernies Northwestern Gemplers Simmons Phillips-Smith

Catlin Attacks Wiley Record At Wisconsin Picnic

Assembly Speaker Mark Catlin Jr of Appleton assailed Senator Alexander Wiley in a Milwaukee picnic speech. He accused Wiley of a long inconsequential 18 year Congress record and refused to take a stand on major Wisconsin issues. Attendees included Rep. Lawrence Smith and new GOP officials.

Silver Lake Assembly Mark Catlin Jr Appleton Alexander Wiley Wiley Wisconsin Catlin Junior Bar Association Milwaukee Appleton Republican U. S Congress Sen Rep Lawrence Smith Racine Philip Kuehn New State GOP Robert Pierce Menomonie New

Epidemic in Seoul Strikes Children Across Korea

An outbreak of fast spreading encephalitis has affected 49 Korean children since last week, with 29 fatalities among them. Health authorities report a rapid rise in cases and are urging hospitals to increase surveillance and protective measures.

Seoul

Cardinal Tryout Camp Set For Friday And Saturday

The St. Louis Cardinals announce a two day tryout camp for players aged 17 to 23 in Bellevue Iowa at Memorial Park. Scouts Aunt Marr and Frank Crespi will run workouts starting at 9 a m each day. Interested youths need only bring a glove baseball shoes and a uniform if they have one. Equipment provided by camp personnel. Expenses will be refunded if the youth signs a contract with any Cards affiliate.

St. Louis Cardinals Bellevue Memorial Park Cardinal Marr Frank Crespi

100 East German police desert to West Berlin

Reports say another 100 members of East Germanys Communist police fled to West Berlin last week, raising this years deserters from the peoples police to 2,336. The exodus highlights rising discontent and border pressures in Berlin amid Cold War tensions.

Berlin East Germany West Berlin People’s Police

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