Antitrust Fight Tops Wisconsin Sports Poll of 1965
The AP poll of Wisconsin sports executives ranks the Milwaukee Braves antitrust battle as the top sports story of 1965. Packers win the NFL Western Conference title after defeating the Baltimore Colts in a 13-10 sudden death, while Monroe High School takes third with a record-setting basketball title run.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwaukee
Associated Press
Wisconsin
Braves
Atlanta
Green Bay Packers
Vince Lombardi
Packers
Baltimore Colts
Monroe High School
University of Wisconsin
Big Ten
Badgers
Milt Bruhn
Bruhn
University Board of Regents
Baseball
Teams Inc
County Stadium
Earl
Curly” Lambeau
Green Bay
Lambeau
City Stadium
Lambeau Field
New York Mets
Warren Spahn
Carol Jean Sorensen
Racine
Sorensen
Eddie Mathews
Mathews
Oshkosh
Ralph
Butch” Schlicht
Madison
Eddie Davis
Bobby Bragan
Bragan
Bob Shaw
Somerville
Superior
Perth
Scotland
Eric Hendrickson
Holmen
Stout
Wisconsin State University
Hendrickson
Tom Mitchell
Keith Burington
Monroe
Chuck Nagle
Marquette
Dennis Ralston
Milwanee
Norm Nelson
U.S. Auto Club
Great Lakes
CBS NFL TV Contract Expands Rights and Revenue
CBS and the NFL signed a two year contract worth 37.6 million dollars with an option for a third year. Each NFL club will receive 1.2 million over two years, a rise from 28.2 million. The deal allows games to be televised in NFL cities even when a team is at home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Columbia Broadcasting System
CBS
NFL
Bill MacPhail
Cbs-Tv
High School Basketball Scores From Local Matchups
Menasha St Mary beat Milwaukee Marquette 62 to 56 in a close game. Alma defeated Arcadia 43 to 67 with overtime, while Hazel Green topped Hollandale 83 to 49. Belleville edged Albany 95 to 91 in overtime.
Marty Quest Tops 531 In Women's Major Bowling
Marty Quest set the pace with a 531 in the Women's Major League last night. Frances Miller led the Ladies Minor with 509, and Beiter Elmer added a 510 as several teams posted strong series including Clarks John Deere 2348 and Abe’s Plumbing 2124.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kegler
Marty Quest
Beiter Elmer
Frances Miller
Singleton
Bette Elmer
Jackie Smith
Frieda Wuetrich
Ellen Mahlbuch
Lorraine Waage
Mrs. Waage
Ruth Ellen Putnam
Richard Bruny
LaVerne Hayes
Alvin Riese
Mark Diegnan
Bernard Lee
Hayes
Deignan
Hubers
Clark
Darlene Flannery
Vickie Gerner
Cramer Funeral Home
Baumgartner’s
Huber’s
Faith’s
McGinnis Co
Abe’s
Abe’s Plumbing and Heating, 2-2. Keglerette — Ellen Mahlbuch
Dorothy Mathias
Vi Kuban
Pepsi Cola
Swiss Colony
Marty’s Dairy
Don’s Standard
Radke Studio
Commercial and Savings Bank
Stauffacher Const
Kc-Cadiz
LaVerne
Lost Act Shrouds a Case of Missing Evidence
A case hinges on a vanished act whose disappearance complicates legal proceedings and prompts scrutiny of custody and chain of custody issues. Officials seek the document to restore order and advance the schedule.
Hayes and VFW Lead Pile in Team Results
The data show team results with Hayes, 131-202-225-558 and VFW, 40 each leading. Clark Implement and Carter and Gruenewald posted 0-4, while Hubers 3-1 and Rambler of Monroe 2-2 test various records. Riverside Tap 2-2 and Roy's Dairy 1-3 also appear in the standings.
Terrapin Ridge to Host Two Ski Jump Tournaments
Terrapin Ridge Ski Corp announces two sanctioned jump events planned for January. A Jan. 2 and a Jan. 15 meet are set with U S Ski Association approval. Top skiers expected to compete, weather permitting, with start times at 1 p.m. each day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth
Terrapin Ridge Ski Corp
United States Ski Association
Europe
Terrapin Ridge
Golfer Ken Venturi Sues for 16000 Over Disability Bills
Redwood City California golfer Ken Venturi filed a 16000 suit in Superior Court seeking payment of medical bills after Security Life Insurance Co refused to cover a year long disability from a nerve injury to his hands and wrists. The policy began in February 1962 and was active at the October 1964 injury date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Redwood City
Calif
Ken Venturi
Security At Life Insurance Co.lony
San Francisco
Venturi
Orfordville Parkview routs Juda. extends streak to seven in SL
Orfordville Parkview High School overwhelmed Juda 107-67 as all five starters scored in double figures led by Paul Johnson with 29. South Wayne routed Brodhead 83-61 to stay one game back in the league race. New Glarus beat Monticello 56-54 in OT while Belleville outlasted Albany 95-91. Argyle edged Blanchardville 54-47.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orfordville Parkview High School
Juda
Paul Johnson
Orfordville
South Wayne
Brodhead
New Glarus
Monticello
Belleville
Albany
Argyle
Blanchardville
Danny Leaver
Affolter
Juda Cagers
Johnson
Tom Lythjohan
Dick Keesey
Parkview
Leo Sack
Scott Condon
Steve Elmer
Gene Short
Rich Cotham
Dan Flynn
Lee Artz
Barnes Sparks Badgers Victory
Wisconsin captain Ken Barnes, moved to the bench earlier, scored 27 points in the final 21 minutes to lift Wisconsin to an 84-70 win over Pennsylvania. He sparked the rally with his first field goal late in the first half and added 25 more after the break.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison
Wisconsin
Ken Barnes
Pennsylvania
Barnes
Penn
Nets
Quakers
Frank Burgess
John Hellings
Stan Pawlack
Jeff Neuman
John Erickson
Indiana
Nebraska
Army Defeats Wisconsin in Hockey Tilt Again
Army topped Wisconsin 4 2 on Wednesday extending the Badgers skid to a second straight loss. Sean Coffman scored twice as Army broke a 1 1 tie with three goals in the second period, improving to 7 1 on the season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison
Army
Wisconsin
Sean Coffman
Evansville Cagers Rally to Beat Warriors 88 86
Evansville College held for a late shot as Sam Watkins lofted a jumper with two seconds left to lift Evansville past Marquette 88-86 in its holiday tournament. Marquette led by floor points but fouls favored Evansville, who made 26 of 31 free throws to seal the win and snap Marquette’s four game streak.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evansville
Ind
Evansville College
Marquette
Sam Watkins
Warriors
Aces
Warrior
al McGuire
Help Wanted Classified Ads Assist Hiring Efforts
Readers are invited to use Help Wanted notices to find job openings and connect employers with applicants. Classified services highlight available positions across industries, from entry level to skilled trades, with contact details for applicants.
Watertown Photographer Found Insane in Slaying Case
The circuit court ruled 54-year-old Leonard Lemacher insane at the time he shot his wife Elizabeth in their Watertown photography shop. He was committed to Central State Hospital for an indefinite period after earlier incompetence rulings and multiple charge amendments regarding attempted murder and injury to a spouse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Juneau
Watertown
Leonard Lemacher
Central State Hospital
Lemacher
Elizabeth
Central State
Christmas Socials Near Juda and Surrounding Towns
Christmas visits filled the week as the Grenzows hosted relatives from Juda and Janesville and the Haas, Zimmerman and Arn families shared gatherings in Oakley Monroe and Beloit. Dennis Zimmerman returns from Kentucky on leave until January fifth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah Haas
August
Joan Haas
Oakley
Orlin Haas
Roger Zimmerman
Ken Zimmerman
Ivan Arnsmeier
Charles Trotter
Tami Louise
St. Clare Hospital
Monroe
Earl Grenzow
Platteville
George Quincy
Dennis Zimmerman
Kentucky
William Arnand
Tony Williams
Brodhead
Susie Damman
Harvey Schaefer
Linda Schaefer
Beloit
William Arn
Anita Frey
Madison
Grace Ronspiez
Ralph Frey
Ronspiez
Fred Ehlerts
Ralph Hill
Jim Hill
Indians Edge Twins in League Duel for Season Edge
The Cleveland Indians were the lone team to gain an edge on the Minnesota Twins in the American League. Indians won 11 of 18 meetings, besting the defending champions in their season series.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland Indians
Minnesota Twins
Indians
Kenney Hurdles Big Ten Record With 47 Yard Barefoot Kick
Michigan State’s Dick Kenney kicked a 47 yard field goal against Illinois to set a Big Ten record this season. He did so barefooted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenney
Dick Kenney
Michigan State
Illinois
Our Gang Child Star June Erwin Found Dead in Carmichael
June Erwin 47 once a child star of Our Gang was found dead in her Carmichael home. She later joined classically themed films and musical productions. Her husband, an information officer, discovered the body as Sacramento County coroner investigates the death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carmichael
Calif
Our Gang
June Erwin
June
Don Taggart
California State Employer Association
Sacramento County
Crawford divorce suit cites violent conduct by actor
Joan Tabor Crawford accuses Broderick Crawford of causing grievous bodily injury and suffering in their three year marriage in Beverly Hills. She filed the suit Wednesday in Los Angeles suggesting spousal violence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hollywood
Broderick Crawford
Joan Tabor Crawford
Beverly Hills
Las Vegas
Nancy Bernard Named 1966 Maid of Cotton
Nancy Bernard a 20 year old Texas beauty from Lubbock won the 1966 Maid of Cotton title aided by a lucky penny and a blue stuffed elephant. She travels to Dallas for her first official appearance on New Year’s Day at the Cotton Bowl.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Memphis, Tenn
Nancy Bernard
Texas
Memphis
Nancy
Lubbock
Dallas
Lincoln Tops Poll In Wisconsin Big Ten Choice
Milwaukee Lincoln, ranked No. 1 by the Associated Press all season, earns unanimous first place in Wisconsin's Big Ten poll for this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln
Associated Press
Milwaukee
Wisconsin
Illinois star Jim Grabowski sets Big Ten rushing mark
Illinois running back Jim Grabowski broke the Big Ten rushing record with 27 carries for 125 yards against Michigan State this fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Grabowski
Illinois
Michigan State
Marcos Becomes Philippines President In Austerity Pledge
Ferdinand E. Marcos took the oath as the Philippines sixth president and pledged national austerity at home and greater alignment with free nations abroad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manila
Ferdinand E. Marcos
The
Philippines
Also Mentioned on This Page
Antitrust
By Rudi Schiffer
UCLA
Pasadena
Gary Beban
Bob Stiles
John Richardson
Russ Banducci
Kurt Altenberg
Richardson
Banducci
Terrapin
Vikings
Badgers Victory
Woda
Snbs
Featuring
Rockin Robert
the Sharks
Green County House
Brandies
Creme-de- Menthe
Ryes
Swigeum's Beverage Depot
18Th Ave
Cagers
Top Warriors
Mabel E. Bauer
Sylvia Grenzow
Wendell Grenzow
Janesville
Ella
Zelma Grenzow
Clarno
Monroe City
Board of Public Works
Walt Wait
Melody Masters
Turner Hall
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!