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Newspaper

Monroe Evening Times

Location

Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Aug 28, 1964

Page

4

Swiggums Post Slowpitch Upset in Tournament Night

Swiggums storms to a 5th inning three run homer by Jim Van Wagenen and a 6th inning winner as they topple Swiss Colony. Ea gl es No 1 edge Martins 2 1 behind Tig Kohl three hitter. Milwaukee Cheese topples EUB 14 12 in slugfest.

Jim van Wagenen Swiggums Eagles Martins Tig Kohl Milwaukee Cheese EUB No Swiss Colony Ernie Phillips van Wagenen Tom Wunschel Larry Lancaster Harvey Loeffel Fran Schott Charles Losetter Kohl Don Mar- Pa Mar Jerry Jordan Larry Voegeli Paul Wuetrich Voegeli Wuetrich Joe McGuire Fritzie Chuck Anderson Bob Dye Duane Flannery Eub Milwaukee Bob Phillips Dave Eley Rich Mahikuch Fred LaRosh Arnie Koehn Bob Stamm

Racing Fines Hit Jones and Ward Over Yellow Light

The U S Auto Club fined Parnelli Jones of Torrance California $1100 and Rodger Ward of Indianapolis $600 for gaining position under yellow caution in the Milwaukee 200 miler. Jones also earned $13000 and Ward $6000 from the event.

Indianapolis U. S. Auto Club Parnelli Jones Torrance Calif Rodger Ward Milwaukee Jones Ward Colin Chapman London Lotus- Ford Bob Wilke

114 Golfers Take Part In Monroe Invitational Stag

Monroe Country Club hosted the first Invitational Stag with 114 golfers. Pro James Forbes praised favorable weather and noted strong turnout and overall success of the outing hosted yesterday at the club.

Monroe Country Club James Forbes

Lost Act Prompts Logician’s Search in Record

A classical puzzle frames a pursuit of an elusive act described as lost. The note uses a cheeky paradox about logic and loss to tease readers into solving a riddle framed as a theatrical or legal artifact.

Young Pro Leads In Carling Event

George Archer 24, rookie pro, shot a record five under par 65 to lead the second day of the Curling World Championship Tournament at Oakland Hills. Bruce Devlin tied for second at 68 while Dick Sikes and Jackie Burke Jr. followed at 69 as big names struggle with the famous greens.

Birmingham Mich Oakland Hills George Archer Jackie Burke Jr Bruce Devlin Dick Sikes Burke Archer Devlin Sikes Arnold Palmer Jack Nicklaus Ken Venturi Tony Lema Palmer Gary Player Nicklaus Venturi

Bank Club Gains Semifinal Berth

First National Bank of Monroe faces Warren in the Warren Invitationals semifinal tonight at 9 after Bank Club defeated Afalkey 7-3 with Dick Witt striking out seven. Dan Bahler had three hits, Bernie Milz two, and Ken Norder and Dick Boerk each doubled. Dale Meiers took the loss.

First National Bank of Monroe Warren The Bank Afalkey Dick Witt Dan Bahler Bernie Milz Ken Norder Dick Boerk Dale Meiers Stockton Western Newell Freeport Mt. Carroll Newell Freeport Pabst Seymour

Cardinals call rookie QB Jack Anderson to active duty

The St. Louis Cardinals announced that Jack Anderson, a rookie quarterback from Ripon College Wisconsin, has been called to active Army duty. The move concerns the NFL team and its roster plans for the upcoming season.

Lake Forest Ill St. Louis Cardinals National Football League Jack Anderson Wisconsin Ripon College

Packers keep 12 rookies as Dallas game looms

Green Bay coach Vince Lombardi plans a thorough check of 12 rookies remaining in a squad of 44 ahead of Saturday night in Dallas at the Cotton Bowl. The Packers must trim to 40 by Sept 13 with potential cuts among offensive linemen Steve Wright John Mac Dowell and center Ken Bowman plus other hopefuls.

Green Bay Packers Packer Steve Wright Alabama John MacDowell St. John’s Minnesota Ken Bowman Wisconsin Bob Long University of Wichita Dennis Claridge Nebraska Paul Hornung Dwain Bean North Texas State Lloyd Voss Chicago All-Stars Chicago Bears Doug Atkins Voss Tom Crutcher Texas Christian Gene Breen Virginia Polytechnic Institute Texas Duke Carlisle Washington Tom Brown Maryland Doug Hart St. Louis Cardinals

White Sox Open Series With Orioles In Baltimore Tonight

Chicago heads to Baltimore for a two night double header in a pennant chase as the Sox seek momentum after a 5-2 loss to Minnesota. J C Martin miscue sparked a ninth inning rally, with Hall and Allison scoring on a double steal.

White Sox Orioles Baltimore Chicago Chicago White Sox Sox Minnesota Twins J. C. Martin Jimmie Hall Hoyt Wilhelm Bob Allison Martin Hall Allison Pete Ward Bernie Allen Ed Fisher Ray Herbert Minnesota Allen Ward Mudcat Grant Tommy McCraw Mike Hershberger Gary Peters Johnny Buzhardt Wally Bunker Steve Barber Cubs Wrigley Field New York Mets Dick Ellsworth Jack Fisher

State Man Sparks Olympic Sail Trials Lead in Finn Class

Peter Barrett of Mequon Wisconsin finished fifth in Thursday's Finn class race but held his overall lead in the Finn Class Olympic Sailing Trials. Tom Allen of Buffalo New York won Thursday's race, the fifth in the series, and led from start to finish.

Long Beach Calif Peter Barrett Mequon Wis Barrett Tom Allen Buffalo N.Y

Giants Trade Bring Phil King to Steelers Camp

Phil King, traded by the New York Giants to the Pittsburgh Steelers two days earlier, reported to the Steelers training camp at the University of Rhode Island on Thursday night in Kingston Rhode Island.

Steelers Kingston, R.I Phil King New York Giants Pittsburg Steelers University of Rhode Island

McHale Denies Meeting Over Braves Sponsorship Talk

Braves president John McHale denied knowledge of a meeting about radio and television sponsorship of Braves games in Georgia and nearby states. The denial followed claims by Burton E. Wyatt and Louisville talks with William C. Smith of Standard Oil of Kentucky. McHale and Braves board chair William Bartholomay called the report wild as attendance nears last year’s total with 18 home dates remaining.

Milwaukee John McHale Atlanta, Ga Braves Georgia Early Ruby Louisville Courier- Journal Burton E. Wyatt William C. Smith Standard Oil Co Kentucky Wyatt Atlanta Smith Carolinas Tennessee McHale Bartholomay Giant Horace Stoneham

Stars Pitching Fischer Fires Fifth Shutout in 13 0 rout

Milwaukee pitcher Hank Fischer blanked San Francisco for the fifth time this season in a 13-0 victory. Joe Adcock of Los Angeles homered for the 300th time, added two singles, and drove in three as the Angels defeated Kansas City 7-1.

Hank Fischer Milwaukee San Francisco Joe Adcock Los Angeles Angels Kansas City

Thunderbird Classic Sets Record Prize at Westchester

The fourth annual Thunderbird Classic will offer 100000 dollars and be staged for the third straight year at Westchester Country Club in Harrison New York. Sponsors announced the event date as to be announced later.

New York Westchester Country Club Harrison N.Y

Major League Baseball Scoreboard Snapshot

Standings show Philadelphia leading with 77 wins, Cincinnati 70, and San Francisco 70. American League lists Baltimore at 77, Chicago 78, Detroit 68, and New York 72 as contenders with multiple games yet to play. Upcoming schedule includes doubleheaders and interleague matchups across cities.

Philadelphia Cincinnati San Francisco St. Louis Milwaukee Pittsburgh Los Angeles Chicago Houston New York Baltimore Detroit Minnesota Cleveland Boston Washington Kansas City

Monticello Friends Visit Milwaukee Area Family

Mrs. O. D. Curtis reports weekend visits by Mrs. Thomas Saunders and others to Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Wittner in Milwaukee. Mrs. Barbara Marty visited the Robert Holcomb Sr. home and called on Mrs. Sylvia Curtis. The Voegeli and Rinehardt families spent time with relatives and vacationers at Lake Wisconsin.

Thomas Saunders Donald Kay Ann Christie Scott Clarence Wittner Milwaukee Barbara Marty Belleville Robert Holcomb Sr Lydia Voegeli Elsa J. Voegeli Oshkosh Helen Rinehardt Ronald Larson Lake Wisconsin

Cronin and Owners Set Meeting Over Yankees Sale

Boston report says Cronin and owners will meet with CBS executives to discuss the New York Yankees sale amid controversy. Cronin says the gathering aims to resolve doubts on transfer validity and ensure league interests.

Boston American League New York Yankees CBS Columbia Broadcasting System Yankees Topping Cronin Chicago Arthur Allyn White Sox Ben Fiery Joe Cronin League

Today in History Aug 28 1964 events list

On this date 1964 Friday Aug 28 marks anniversaries from 1944 Chateau Thierry advance to reconquest, 1913 Carnegie Peace Palace dedication, 1922 Walker Cup start, 1926 Marines in Nicaragua, 1940 Port Said attack, 1946 Russian rationing extension, 1954 Attlee tours Red Chinese cities, 1959 Balmoral Castle Scottish trip, 1963 Washington rights rally.

Chateau Thierry Andrew Carnegie the Hague Southampton N. Y U. S Bluefields Nicaragua Port Said Moscow Russia Labor Party Clemente Attlee Hong Kong Dwight D. Eisenhower Harold Macmillan Scotland Queen Elizabeth Balmoral Castle Washington

Monticello Youth Enlists in Marine Corps

David Legler, son of Mr and Mrs Joseph Legler, has enlisted for four years. He reports September 4 in Milwaukee and will go to Camp Pendleton California. A 1963 Monticello high school graduate, he has worked at Chalet Cheese factory.

Monticello David Legler Joseph Legler Marine Corps Milwaukee Camp Pendleton Calif Chalet David Monticello High School

Radar man David Siedschlag serves on USS Henderson in Far East

David A. Siedschlag a third class radar man and son of Mr and Mrs Melvin Siedschlag Route 2 serves on the destroyer USS Henderson with the Seventh Fleet in the Far East. Henderson is part of an anti submarine hunter killer group with air surface and sub surface units aimed at finding and destroying enemy subs and it is slated to visit ports in Japan and British Hong Kong.

David A. Siedschlag Melvin Siedschlag Henderson Seventh Fleet Far East Japan British Hong Kong

Airman Gerald Leahy Graduates Tech Training in Texas

Airman third class Gerald R. Leahy son of Mr and Mrs Robert J Leahy Route 1 Darlington has completed the technical training course for Air Force supply specialists at Amarillo AFB Texas He will be assigned to an Alaskan Air Command unit at Shemya Air Force Station Alaska A graduate of Queen of Apostles Seminary Madison

Gerald R. Leahy Robert J. Leahy Route 1 Darlington Amarillo Afb Tex Leahy

Airman Owens Arrives for Duty at Taiwan Air Station Formosa

Airman first class Michael I. Owens arrives for duty with an Air Force communications service unit at Taiwan air station Formosa. He is the son of Mr and Mrs Bill Owens of Orange Texas and previously served at Truax field Madison.

Michael I. Owens Diana Figi William J. Figi Route 1 Argyle Air Force Communications Service Taiwan Air Station Formosa Bill Owens Orange Tex Truaxfield Madison

Liston Escapes Injury In Denver Car Crash

Former heavyweight boxing champion Sonny Liston escaped injury when the car he rode in struck a parked vehicle. Liston said he was asleep during the crash. Mary D. Gowerway, 33, of Denver, driver of the car, suffered a head laceration.

Liston Denver Sonny Liston Mary D. Gowerway

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