Cubs Stop Giants White Sox Get Set
The Cubs defeated the New York Giants 15 to 4 as Boyle Lade held the big lead with help from Bob Muncrief, while the White Sox lost to the Philadelphia Athletics 4 to 2. Muncrief induced a key force play with bases loaded to end a late New York rally. Jadeliie hit his first major league homer for Philly, who won 14th of 18 against Chicago. Philadelphia also beat Cincinnati 4 to 3 in a separate NL game. In AL play, St. Louis beat Boston 5-4, Detroit won 8-4 over New York, and Washington topped Cleveland 4-2.
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Wisconsin fair winners lead Monroe race card
Four straight heat wins spotlight harness racing at the Wisconsin state fair. Lords Ste ward owned by Ralph Kroening Milwaukee won the two year old trot Wisconsin Stakes Dusty Queen owned by Vigil K Wentz Tomah won the two year old pace. Dusty Bob owned by Fred Wiedrich Jr Greenw il won the class 18 pace and Heenie owned by Mike Empr eno Madison won the class 18 trot. Sonny M owned by Mrs May L Luchsinger Monroe driven by Jack Kane placed fourth in the class 18 trot purse 1000 dollars.
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Monroe
Jack Kane
Brodhead Softball Season Windup Features Harlem Queens
The Harlem Queens from Chicago, an all girl Negro team, meet the Brodhead Legions in a Friday night finale at the athletic park starting at 8 p.m. The exhibition includes clown prince Topsy and lively batting by both sides as the season wraps.
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Parolee Found Guilty In Nordbeck Slaying
An 11 year old parolee from Wisconsin school for boys faced sentencing after being found guilty of second degree murder in the July 22 death of Emil A. Nordbeck, a Sheboygan chair company controller. The youth, Robert McGregor of Oconto county, pleaded guilty to the murder but left the final determination to the court.
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Oconto County
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Sheboygan
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Iron County
Motrist Indicted In Death Of Author Margaret Mitchell
A Fulton County grand jury indicted taxi driver Hugh D Gravitt for involuntary manslaughter in the death of author Margaret Mitchell of Gone With the Wind. The charge carries one to three years in prison if convicted. Marsh, Mitchells husband, testified along with 14 witnesses as Mitchell was struck while crossing Peachtree Street.
Home Made Boat Skippered by Boy Takes Sailing Spot
North, a 19 year old sailing sensation from San Diego, attempts his third straight victory in Belmont harbor today in the international star class series. In his home made North Star II with crew Jim Hill, he whipped some of the world’s best pilots of the swift 23 foot star craft, leaving observers impressed by his skill and nerve.
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Baseball scoreboard lists today and yesterday results
Scores cover American League and National League games with Detroit, St. Louis, Chicago, Philadelphia, and Brooklyn among winners and losers. Yesterday's results include Detroit over New York and St. Louis over Boston, plus extra innings by Philadelphia over Cincinnati. Tomorrow's schedule lists key NL pairings and AL matchups with minor leagues noted.
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Cleveland
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St. Louis
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Indianapolis
Milwaukee
St. Paul
Columbus
Minneapolis
Louisville
Toledo
Kansas City
Wausau
Sheboygan
Wisconsin Rapids
Janesville
Appleton
Fond du Lac
Green Bay
Oshkosh
American Association
Two Ball Games Set for Tonight in Local Softball Tourney
The Janesville snack shop softball team beat the Monroe All-Stars 7-5 under park lights in the district recreation directors tournament semi finals. The Snack Shop will face Beloit Nichols Furniture for the title, while Gempler Tires beat Farm Bureau 11-4 in a preliminary game. Before the championship, Monroe State Line baseball meets Beloit Merchants in a fan exhibition.
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Monroe All-Stars
Recreation Park
Yorkshire schoolboy conquers Dover Channel in 23 hours 48 minutes
Philip Mickman, 18, from Yorkshire, completed the Dover Channel swim after two prior failed attempts in 23 hours 48 minutes. He led this year’s crossings, marking a notable achievement in endurance swimming.
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Farm notes from Clarno and nearby townships
A Clarno township farmer bets his corn will yield 100 bushels per acre. Green County held its first farm auction of the season with top cows selling at 260 dollars. George Lee conducted the sale north of Albany at the Kay Trow farm last Friday. Fred Kraus built a model milk house and added 18 feet to the barn at his Monroe township farm, with LeRoy Kilian doing carpentry. John Brugger Jr. is enclosing the front porch at his highway 99 home with windows and screens. Arthur Lincoln’s 120 acre dairy east of Freeport on route 75 sold to Eden Coleman for 20,640 dollars at 172 per acre, including an 8 room dwelling and well‑kept buildings.
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Albany
Kay ‘Trow
Fred Kraus
Monroe
Monroe Township
Fred Kraus Jr
LeRoy Kilian
John Brugger Jr
Highway 99
Arthur Lincoln
Freeport
Eden Coleman
Rock City
North England mines resume after 48 hour wildcat walkout
Coal miners in northern England drift back to work after a two day wildcat strike idled 75 000 workers. Official estimates put coal loss at 222000 tons as 863 mine elevator operators in Yorkshire and Lancashire led the action against union guidance.
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Yorkshire
Lancashire
Markets Report Mixed Livestock Steady to Higher Prices
Livestock markets show hogs 8 500 head with lighter weights unevenly steady to weak and sows down. Cattle and calves feature strong demand for steers and yearlings, with top loads reaching 29 90 for choice to prime 1 125 lb steers and bulk 27 75 to 29 00. Produce in Chicago shows butter steady and eggs firm, while grains dip slightly on light activity and weak wheat tone.
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Chicago
Board of Trade
Wall Street Edges Up After Slow Rally
A cautious stock market recovery followed yesterday's decline. U S Steel Packard Montgomery Ward Woolworth J I Case and National Distillers advanced, while General Motors Chrysler Goodrich Sears Roebuck and Douglas saw mixed or smaller gains as corporate bonds barely moved.
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Packard
Montgomery Ward
Woolworth
J. I. Case
National Distillers
General Motors
Chrysler
Goodrich
Sears Roebuck
Douglas Aircraft
Browntown Students Issue Special Paper
An eight page paper titled The Browntown Biblical Times was produced and distributed by Browntown Bible school students affiliated with the Methodist and Reformed churches. Seventy five children attended sessions that concluded with a program and picnic. Offerings funded the project some of which bought a goat to be sent to Japan.
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Browntown Biblical Times
Browntown Bible School
Methodist and
Evangelical and Reformed Churches
Japan
School staff and helpers named in local report
The teaching staff listed includes Rev. Ralph K. Kofoed of Monroe, Rev. Wal ter H. Waeckerle, Mrs. Glenn Swiggum, Mrs. Roy Crago, Mrs. Fritz Kummer and Mrs. Glen Ketchem. Helpers are Misses Betty Soddy, Marilyn Teuscher, Pat DeVoe, Karen Lewis, Marlene Flannery and Marilyn Merritt.
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Monroe
Walter H. Waeckerle
Glenn Swiggum
Roy Crago
Fritz Kummer
Glen Ketchem
Betty Soddy
Marilyn Teuscher
Pat DeVoe
Karen Lewis
Marlene Flannery
Marilyn Merritt
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