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Newspaper

Monroe Evening Times

Location

Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Aug 26, 1955

Page

5

Semi final games set in city softball tourney clashes

Jefferson Center and Phillips-Smith advance from consolation bracket with 7:30 p m semi final at Recreation Park next Tuesday. Phillips-Smith edged Simmons 7-6 while Jefferson Center beat Ernies 8-2 to reach the semis.

Jefferson Center Phillips- Smith Recreation Park Phillips-Smith Simmons Jefferson Ernies Gemplers Northwestern Helland-Hein Commercial Bank Gale Luchsinger Bob Brawand Paul Witt Witt Loren Elmer Naaman Bechtolt Ralph Phillips Bob Prien Schilt Dick Rockey John Jaeggi Jerry Krupke Cliff Neuenschwander John Bennet Neuenschwander

Baseball scoreboard and results snapshot

American League standings show New York leading with 75 wins while Chicago and Detroit trail. Tonight Washington visits Chicago and Baltimore plays Kansas City. Thursday results include Washington 6 Chicago 1 and New York 5 Cleveland 2. National League records list Brooklyn Milwaukee New York and Philadelphia atop the table with multiple late games scheduled.

New York Chicago Cleveland Detroit Kansas City Washington Baltimore Boston Brooklyn Milwaukee Philadelphia Cincinnati St. Louis Pittsburgh

Polio Outbreak Delays Wisconsin High School Football

Polio outbreak in northeast Wisconsin disrupts autumn football with postponed and canceled games. The Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association requires 14 days of practice before games, and more schedules may be affected. Affected communities include Appleton Lawrence College Arvciton Neenah Menasha Brillion Wrightstown and Seymour.

Associated Press Wisconsin Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association Appleton Lawrence College Arvicton High School Neenah and Mensha Neenah and Menasha Rivers Brillion Wrightstown Seymour

Yankees crush Indians as Coleman debuts strong

Ol' Casey Stengel handed rookie Rip Coleman a first start against Cleveland and the Yankees won 5-2 to stay 1.5 games ahead of the White Sox. Cleveland dropped two games behind, while Boston split a doubleheader with Detroit and Milwaukee moved closer in the standings.

John Chandler Associated Press Casey Stengel Rip Coleman New York Yankees Bronx Bombers Stengel Coleman Denver Indians Yankee New York Chicago White Sox Washington Senators Cleveland Wynn Yankees Boston Red Sox Detroit Tigers Detroit Boston Kansas City Athletics Baltimore Orioles Brooklyn Dodgers Cincinnati Redlegs Rums Milwaukee New York Giants Braves Brooklyn Philadelphia St. Louis Cardinals Pittsburgh Pirates Chicago Cubs Baltimore Bob Grim Grim

Piano ownership study shows high U.S. family rate

A 1948 survey found that 74 percent of American families owned a piano, indicating widespread household music access and cultural value.

U. S

Giambra Olson Set For TV Middleweight Showdown Tonight

San Francisco reports left hook prospect Giambra meets middleweight champion Carl Olson in a televised non title bout. Olson, returning to his division after a light heavy title bid, is the favorite at tight 2 to 1 odds. Olson defeated Jimmy Martinez in Portland two weeks ago. NBC-televised at 9 p.m. CST.

Chris Edmonds San Francisco Joey Giambra Carl Bobo) Olson Olson Archie Moore Giambra Army Moore Bobo Sid Flaherty Jimmy Martinez Portland Ore NBC

Stars Pitching-Rip Coleman Tops Indians 5-2

Yankees rookie Rip Coleman held Cleveland to seven hits and, aided by Bob Grim, beat the Indians 5-2. Del Ennis drove in four runs for Philadelphia in 11-9 and 8-3 wins over St Louis.

Rip Coleman New York Yankee Indians Bob Grim Cleveland del Ennis Phillies Philadelphia St. Louis

Braves Edge Giants 3-2 to Move Within 1 1/2 of Dodgers

Milwaukee Braves defeated the New York Giants 3-2 as Warren Spahn earned his 13th win. Bob Buhl was tabbed to start for Milwaukee with Ruben Gomez opposing for New York. The victory, coupled with the Dodgers loss to Cincinnati, leaves Milwaukee 1 1/2 games back in second place.

New York Milwaukee Braves New York Giants Dodgers Bob Buhl Braves Ruben Gomez Giants Warren Spahn Spahn Jim

Blanchardville Bowhunters Plan First Annual Shoot

The Pecatonica Bowhunters Club of Blanchardville hosts its inaugural bowshoot on the Blanchardville field course this Sunday. Morning field round on standard NFAA course. afternoon Brodhead Deer Silhouette Round with hunting arrows for men and field arrows for women and juniors. Prizes include cash for the morning and trophies and medals for the afternoon.

Pecatonica Bowhunters Club of Blanchardville NFAA

Milwaukee Falks Win Second Straight Game

In Wichita Kansas the Milwaukee Falks beat the Council Grove Indians 10-4 to remain unbeaten at 2-0 in the non professional national tournament. Milwaukee advances to the third round and will face the winner of the Columbus Ohio Laton Tex game with a top ten slot on the line.

Wichita Kas Milwaukee Falks Council Grove Indians Milwaukee Kansas Columbus Ohio

Orangeville Social Notes Reach Out of Town

Mrs. Glen E. Bolender leads Orangeville residents to Springfield for a two day vocational homemaking teachers conference. Weekend visits include the Moore cottage at Lake Waubesa Wisconsin and gatherings with the Rinehart and Brobst families.

Gerald Abraham Roy Hefty Springfield J. R. Nesbitt Julie Freeport Roy Ruff Milton Moore Sue Caryl Jean Frautschy Moore Cottage Lake Waubesa Wis Charles Robbe Jacksonville Tex Lyle Rinehart Dan Brobst Rock Grove Robert Schuhthess Big Sand Lake Richard Thorn Robert Schulthess

Belleville Community Fair Opens Tomorrow

Belleville hosts a two day fair with 9:30 start time for exhibits and 10:30 judging. Stadium Bar and Frankies Tavern softball clash caps Friday night, with Sunday features including a water fight, wood sawing, lumberjack exhibition and a horse pulling contest. Edelchess Stars of New Glarus open, then Knights of Columbus face Belleville Old Timers.

Belleville Stadium Bar Frankies Tavern Madison North Edelchess Stars of New Glarus Knights of Columbus

Faulk Captures 17th Butte des Morts Women’s Golf Title

Mrs. Clara Faulk, 65, of Oshkosh, won her 17th Butte des Morts Country Club women's championship this week. A longtime participant, she has played in all but three club events in two decades and has never been defeated.

Appleton Clara Faulk Oshkosh Butte Des Morts Country Club

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