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Newspaper

Monroe Evening Times

Location

Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Aug 27, 1954

Page

6

Local Swimmers In Meet Sunday

Ronald D. Johnson of the Monroe Athletic Association announced a dual swimming meet with Beloit on Sunday at the local pool starting in the afternoon. Monroe swimmers, who recently showed talent at the state AAU meet in Milwaukee, will contest multiple events including diving from the three meter board and a relay. Local youths aged under 14 will swim in junior and senior divisions with points for individual events and relays, ribbons for top places, and a large crowd expected.

Ronald D. Johnson Monroe Athletic Association Pp. m Monroe Milwaukee Johnson Davis John Bruni Jon Dannerbeck John Hammer Jerry Davis Daniel Bender Sondra Simpson Carol Benkett Fay Stauffacher Peter Schraid Bill Mauerman Tom Sickinger Bill Anderson Carol Koenig Ann Baker Ruth Benkett Marlene Frey Anita Blackbourn Younsters Kay Bauman Nancy Baker Dean Hinshaw Beloit Natatorium John F. O’neill Frank Stiles Richard F. Hulburt O'Neill Lee J. Kirsch Joseph G. Urban Glen Wheeler David Dwyer Beloit

National League scoreboard and schedules recap

Baseball standings show New York leading the NL with 75 wins and Milwaukee at 71. Thursday results include Chicago 4-1 over New York and Milwaukee 3 Philadelphia 2. Tonight NY at Milwaukee and Brooklyn at St Louis plus Pittsburgh at Cincinnati. Relatively fresh water flows from the Baltic along Norwegian coasts to North Cape.

New York Brooklyn Milwaukee Philadelphia Cincinnati Coccaseeees Pittsburgh Chicago St. Louis Cleveland Eva Beeecs Washington Baltimore Detroit Boston Baltic Norway North Cape

Braves Rally Beat Phillies 3-2 Behind O Connell

Milwaukee's Danny OConnell delivered a bases loaded single in the seventh with two out to cap a 3-2 Braves victory over Philadelphia. Wehmeier walked Bruton to ignite the rally as Del Crandall doubled earlier and Bobby Thomson added two hits. The win extended Atlanta’s streak to four games.

Milwaukee Danny O’connel Herman Wehmeier Philadelphia Bill Bruton O'Connell Braves O’connell Wehmeier del Crandall George Metkovich Bobby Thomson

Mundy Breaks Track Record at State Fair

Mundy of Atlanta dominates stock car racing at State Fair Park. He won the 100 mile race on Sunday and captured a 150 mile win on Thursday, shattering the track record with a two hour 2.5 second time and an average speed of 74.9 mph. The previous 70.9 mph mark was set by Tony Bettenhausen of Tinley Park Illinois in 1954.

Milwaukee Mundy State Fair Park Frank Mundy Atlanta Tony Bettenhausen Tinley Park Ill Chrysler Mundy

Oshkosh Falls 8-0 in Legion Tourney Elimination

Wisconsin entry Maplewood blanked Oshkosh 8-0 in Bloomington Illinois to reach the finals behind Bob Cooper a three hit pitcher who fanned ten and walked five Cooper allowed only three singles from Dave Tyriver Bill Loyan and Jack Park as Oshkosh were eliminated.

Bloomington Ill Wisconsin American Legion Maplewood Oshkosh Bob Cooper Cooper Dave Tyriver Bill Loyan Jack Park

Race to 100 Wins Looms for Indians Yankees White Sox

New York report notes a potential major league first as Cleveland, the Yankees, and the Chicago White Sox all pursue 100 victories this season. Indians need 10 wins in 29 games, Yankees 14 in 28, White Sox 17 in 25.

New York Cleveland Yankees Chicago White Sox Indians White Sox

Canadian Football Opens With NBC Coverage And 12‑Man Maps

The Big Four in Eastern Interprovincial Rugby Football Union starts its season with NBC cameras in Toronto. The article explains Canadian rules differ from the U S game, including 12 players, three downs, no backs in motion penalty, and the rouge scoring feature that helped avoid ties last season.

Toronto Eastern Interprovincial Rugby Football Union United States NBC U. S Argonauts Alouettes

Sox Split Games With Philadelphia in Twin Bill

Chicago White Sox and Cubs won opener then lost nightcaps in a two night twin bill at Philadelphia. Cubs toppled New York Giants 4-3 then lost 2-1 as Phils, led by Murry Dickson, visit Wrigley Field. Johnny Klippstein seeks fourth win after 10 losses. Dorish faces Kellner in tonight’s Philadelphia game.

Chicago Chicago White Sox Cubs New York Giants Philadelphia Sox Philadelphia Phils Wrigley Field Johnny Klippstein Phils Murry Dickson Harry Dorish Alex Kellner

Milwaukee Braves edges Phillies on bases loaded hit

Danny OConnell of the Milwaukee Braves drove in the winning run with a bases loaded single and two outs in the ninth to edge Philadelphia 3-2. Early Wynn of the Cleveland Indians allowed only two hits to win his 18th game, 2-1 over Washington.

Danny O'Connell Milwaukee Braves Milwaukee Philadelphia Early Wynn Cleveland Indians Washington

Beers Play Tonight in Wichita Tournament Opener

Wisconsins Milwaukee Highway Beers meet Atwater Calif in the non pro baseball double elimination event at 10 p m. The Beers won their first game in the tournament.

Wichita Kas Wisconsin Milwaukee Highway Beers Atwater Calif

Softball Tourney Opens Second Round Tonight

Gemplers the league leader faces the cellar team in the opener as the City Softball Tournament resumes. Commercial Bank earned a Tuesday 4-1 win over Phillips-Smith to claim a spot against Gemplers, who carry an 11-2 regular season mark and seek a second tourney trophy donated by Martin's Sporting Goods. Sahara Coal and Judo club meet in a second game between 8-5 teams with Sunday results shaping Tuesday consolation and finals at 7:30 and 9 p.m.

Gemplers Commercial Bank Phillips-Smith Phillips Martin’s Sporting Goods Helland-Hein Sahara Coal Albany

Ripp Lands 13-Pound Northern Pike at Mendota

Donald F. Ripp and his father Jerry took a 15 minute fight on Lake Mendota in Madison to reel in a 13 pound northern pike. The catch, aided by a French Spinner lure, showcased the valued whopper amid a clear fishing day on the Wisconsin lake.

Donald F. Ripp Lake Mendota Madison Ripp Jerry Ripp

Fight Results New York Outpoints Florio and Moore Stops

In New York Bob Provizzi outpointed Clem Florio while Brooklyn Bobby Moore stopped Larry Villeneuve in Providence R I. Wally Thom stopped Gilbert Lavoine in Liverpool England France.

New York Bob Provizzi Clem Florio Brooklyn Bobby Moore Newark Larry Villeneuve Providence R. I Liverpool England Wally Thom Great Britain Gilbert Lavoine France

Monroe Youths Prep for Milwaukee Braves Dodgers Game

Robert Hardell of Tri-County YMCA says 70 youths depart Recreation Park shelter house at 9 a.m. Tuesday for the Milwaukee Braves Brooklyn Dodgers game. Each boy pays 50 cents for transportation. more drivers needed and tickets will be provided for those who drive.

Robert Hardell Tri- County YMCA Milwaukee Braves Brooklyn Dodgers Recreation Park

Schottland Sworn In As New Security Chief

Washington Charles Irwin Schottland former head of the California Department of Social Welfare was sworn in Thursday as commissioner of social security. He succeeds John W Tramburg who returns to Wisconsin to resume the post of director of state Department of Public Welfare after a year in Washington.

Washington Charles Irwin Schottland California Department of Social Welfare Social Security Schottland John W. Tramburg Wisconsin State Department of Public Welfare

Ancient Valen ciana church's mortar mixed with silver powder

Readable notes claim the old church at Valen ciana Mexico was constructed using mortar containing powdered silver and wine as part of its unusual building lore.

Valenciana Mexico

360 Acre Two Family Farm For Sale East of Trego

A 360 acre two family farm offers a 5 room house and a 6 room house with running water, 175 acres cultivated with balance pasture and woodland. Includes machinery a 1950 John Deere Model A tractor Surge milking machine and other tools. 54 Holstein cattle. Located east of Trego priced to sell. Contact Milton or Maurice Anderson.

Trego Milton Maurice Anderson Soldiers Grove

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