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Newspaper

Monroe Evening Times

Location

Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Dec 29, 1948

Page

7

Speich tops major league with 626 and 210 single

Wally Speich led scoring with a 626 in the Major league while rolling from the No. 4 spot for the Dutch Maids, posting games of 223 211 192. Hedy Brunner of Style Shop had a 210 single in a 41 series, among top women scores this season.

Wally Speich Speich Bernard Lee Lee Hedy Brunner Style Shop Badger Duke Etter Rote’s Chuck Buehler Eagles Night Hawks Mlajor Maple Grove Dutch Maids Clinic Pharmacy Frozen Baumgartner's Emmett Norton Don Clark Vic Carson Smith’ Barber Shop Green County Service Green County DHIC Ainsworth’s Clarno Paul Frank Bob Dunn Herb Ainsworth John Bruni Night Owls Rufenacht’s Service Montgomery Electric Equity Co-op Jefferson Center Waelti’s Trucking Town Hall Dairy Gayle Brecklin Merlyn Loveland H. Matzke Ed Brecklin Robert Rufenacht Ninneman's Johnson Implements Lawrence Market Gamble's Crandall J. Peterson Harold Dayson B. Chapman Ernie Spring Monroe Center Oscar Mayer Post Office R and S Tavern Bauman's Headquarter’s Tavern Kenneth Klassy Ed Booth W. Egli Clarence Elmer

Justice to Shine in Sugar Bowl Showdown

The Sugar Bowl on New Year’s Day features UNC back Justice aiming to avenge his 1947 setback against Georgia. Once outshone by Charlie Trippi, Justice now leads with a 5.2 rushing average, 11 touchdowns, and a 44 yard punt average, seeking another standout performance before 81,000 fans.

Justice North Carolina Tar Heels Georgia Bulldogs Charlie Trippi Carolina Charlie

Burson Sore Arm Worries Northwestern Backers

Northwestern quarterback Burson has a sore throwing arm that will be kept under wraps until New Year’s Day against California. The injury limits his practice but does not appear serious, with 493 passing yards this season from 33 completions in 80 attempts.

Casavena Cau Burson Northwestern University California

Professional Grid Salaries Dropping

Philadelphia Eagles General Manager Charley Ewart warned that 1949 NFL salaries will shrink for substitutes and rookies while top players like Steve Van Buren, Tommy Thompson, and Pete Pihos may retain strong contracts. He cited two cost cuts: reducing club rosters from 35 to 32 and slashing second and third string salaries. He added teams can live with fewer key men and should pay players by worth, not reputation.

Charley Ewart Philadelphia Eagles Ewart National Football League The Eagles Steve van Buren Tommy Thompson Pete Pihos

Wisconsin skier Lofstad takes sixth in downhill title

Kurt Lofstad of Wisconsin finished sixth in the downhill at the national intercollegiate ski championships in Aspen. Keith Wegeman of Denver University won the event in 1:53.4, nine seconds ahead of Lofstad.

Badger Aspen Colo Kurt Lofstad University of Wisconsin Keith Wegeman Denver University Lofstad

Odds Change Slightly On Two Bowl Games

The report shows North Carolina and Missouri gaining slight favor in two bowl games while William and Mary and Nevada slip. Shrine East and West remain close with NC favored in the Sugar Bowl over Oklahoma, SMU favored in Cotton Bowl, and Missouri ahead of Clemson in the Gator Bowl among minor shifts.

North Carolina Missouri William and Mary Nevada San Francisco Oklahoma SMU Oregon Georgia Texas Oklahoma A’ and M Baylor Wake Forest Villanova

Gopher Quintet Seeks Perfect Mark Against Dartmouth

Kingy A-mnecove leads the Big Nine unbeaten Gopher quintet into Drake round robin action facing Dartmouth. Colgate opens a two game series at Illinois as Dike Eddle averages 15.1 points. Indiana edges Notre Dame 50 47 to maintain Big Nine prestige.

Kingy A Mnecove Big Nine Drake Dartmouth Colgate Illinois Dike Eddle

Beech Says Heath Had Baseball Deal Torn Up

Cleve lands president Bill Beech said he signed Nevada football star Stan Heath to a baseball contract but ripped it up to keep Heath’s amateur status intact.

Veeck San Diego Calif Bill Beech Cleveld Indians Stan Heath Nevada Heath

Feller Might Take Salary Cut For 1949

Cleveland Indians owner Bill Veeck said he would ask star pitcher Bob Feller to accept a salary cut next season. Veeck spoke in Oklahoma City while noting Feller’s 1948 pay topped $82,000, then in Van Meter, Iowa, Feller commented he expects a modest reduction but should still come to terms.

Sucyenan —Ury Cleveland News Bill Veeck Cleveland Indians Bob Feller Ed McAuley News Veeck Oklahoma City Feller Bob van Meter McAuley

Monroe women enter state bowling meet in Madison

The Wisconsin Woman's Bowling Association state tournament runs Jan 22 to March 27 in Madison. Monroe will field 22 teams 37 doubles teams and 74 singles competitors with events at Plaza alleys February 24 Schwoegler's alleys March 3.

Wisconsin Woman's Bowling Association Madison Monroe Wilma Wenger Monroe Women’s Bowling Association Plaza Schwoegler’s

Chicago White Sox Promise Stronger Nine Under Onslow

Jack Onslow, new manager of the Chicago White Sox, vows the club will have its strongest team in years and demands hustle from every player. He warns that Chicago will not be a weak team and promises to bench or move players who do not give maximum effort.

West Acton Mass Chicago White Sox Jack Onslow Chicago Onslow

College and High School Basketball Scores

Indiana defeated Notre Dame 50 to 47 and Butler beat Purdue 47 to 43. Bradley 80 Centenary 60. Bowling Green 77 Be lait 2. Wausau 43 Whitefish Bay 34. West Allis Central 53 Marshfield 48. Racine Park 47 Kaukauna 34. Fond du Lac 33 Madison East 32 in overtime. Kisin MN 88 Madison West Holmen 38 Prairie du Lac 33. Lodi 33 West Salem 28. Manston 55 Hillsboro 37. Ft Atkinson 36 Dodgeville 31 Mt Horeb 59 Jefferson 38. Waupaca 38 Horicon 29. Mayville 38 New London 34.

Associated Press College Indiana Notre Dame Butler Purdue Bradley Centenary Bowling Green Ohio Belait Wausau Whitefish Bay West Allis Central Marshfield Qubouth Milwaukee Menasha Racine Park Kaukauna Fond du Lac Madison East Kisin Madison West Holmen Prairie du Lac Lodi West Salem Manston Hillsboro Ft. Atkinson Dodgeville Mt. Horeb Jefferson Waupaca Horicon Mayville New London

Oshkosh All Stars Regain Western Division Lead

Oshkosh All-Stars move back to first in the Western division after a 71-65 win over Waterloo. Syracuse defeats Tri-Cities 87-74 to close the gap, while Denver edges Hammond 78-76 in a late shot.

Oshkosh All-Stars Lineagu Vey Oshkosh Wis All-Stars Syracuse Tri- Cities Waterloo Tri-Cities Anderson Ind Denver Downing Hammond Jimmy Darden Hammond Tri Cities Wuson N.C Sheboygan Clarks Hunt- Denver Ington Tnt Dayton

Defending Champs Win In Family Tournament

The Clarks used their three sets of twins to beat the Mullins of S C Carmichaels 51 29 last night and advance to face the Anthonys of Cherryville NC in the quarterfinals. The Anthonys defeated the Karkos family of Wilton ME 44 30 yesterday afternoon.

Clarks Mullins S. C Carmichaels Anthonys Cherryville N. C Karkos Wilton

Ohio State Miler Declared Ineligible for 1949 Indoor Track

Columbus Ohio announces that 1947 NCAA half mile champion Bill Clifford of Ohio State University has been declared ineligible for the 1949 indoor track season. Track coach Larry Snyder disclosed the ruling last night.

Columbus Bill Clifford Ohio State University Larry Snyder

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