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Newspaper

Monroe Evening Times

Location

Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Jan 11, 1949

Page

5

Minnesota Dominates Wisconsin In Big Nine Clash

Minnesota defeated Wisconsin 47-33 to stay unbeaten in Big Nine play marked by 52 personal fouls. Jerry Mitchell fouled out early as did Don Rehfeldt and Doug Rogers for Wisconsin. Minnesota led 23-15 at halftime and finished strong with key spurts led by Bud Grant Whitey Skoog Wally Salovich and Harold Olson.

Minneapolis Minnesota Wisconsin Jerry Mitchell Don Rehfeldt Doug Rogers Gophers Bud Grant Whitey Skoog Wally Salovich Harold Olson McIntyre Skoog Grant Jim McIntyre Det Illinois Illini Ohio State Wally Osterkorn Dick Schnittker Bob Raidiger Bob Denham Buckeyes Osterkorn Fred Green Bill Erickson Dike Eddleman

Packers Sign Buddy Burris from Oklahoma

Green Bay coach Earl Lambeau signed Oklahoma All American guard Buddy Burris to a pro contract after a brief conference. Lambeau also spoke with Oklahoma quarterback Jack Mitchell who may join if Burris signs. Mitchell may enter coaching. Lambeau praised Burris as a starter quality guard rated A by all opponents.

Oklahoma City Buddy Burris University of Oklahoma Earl Curly) Lambeau Green Bay Packers Lambeau Oklahoma Jack Mitchell Green Bay Mitchell Packers Burris

Brodhead Legionnaires Fall to Evansville 61 46

Brodhead Legionnaires lost a Southern Tri-County game to Evansville 61 46. Evansville led 23 12 at the half with Bernie Olson scoring 20 for Evansville and Ray Hawkins adding 16 for Brodhead. Sunday a Tri County all stars vs Artistic Cleaners Milwaukee game set at Brodhead high school.

Brodhead Brodhead Legionnaires Evansville Bernie Olson Ray Hawkins Pace Brodhead Brodhead High School Artistic Cleaners Milwaukee State Recreation Department Lefty Kruckenberg Paul Schuette Edgerton Russ Stankowitz Joe Tamulis Beloit Pop House Ken Sisson Kent Austin Bob Wolff Ed St. Peter

32 Prep Quintets Make WIAA List

Thirty two high school basketball teams are named outstanding by a committee with the Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association. Big Sixteen and Little Sixteen divisions include Wauwatosa Bloomer Reedsburg Cobb Holmen Westfield among others.

Madison Brodhead State Line Reedsburg Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association Wisconsin Wauwatosa Bloomer Cobb, Holmen Westfield Wisconsin Rapids Hortonville Big Sixteen Beaver Dam Eau Claire Hurley Lake Geneva Lake Mills Neenah Plymouth Prairie du Chien Racine Horlick Rhinelander River Falls Superior Central

Peace Talks Rumored Again in Football Ranks

New York rumors report a peace offensive in professional football with Fiona ene seen ready to pull his Yankees from the he cemcn conference and rent Yankee Stadium to the Boston entry of the NFL. Ted Collins' Boston Yanks sought move to New York after financial reverses. Yankee officials offered no confirmation as directors of the rival leagues meet in Chicago later this month.

New York Fiona Ene Yankees The Herald Tribune Topping Yankee Stadium Boston Ted Collins Boston Yanks NFL Yankee Chicago

Wausau Train Wreck injures no one

A Chicago and North Western passenger train derailed on a branch line six miles west of Wausau near Rib Mountain. Witnesses cite a broken rail as the cause. the lone unidentified passenger escaped injury and rode into Wausau with Engineer Charles Boblitz of Antigo.

Wausau Chicago and North Western Railroad Here Merrillan Junction Manitowoc Rib Mountain Charles Boblitz Antigo

Traffic victim dies from Sauk City crash injuries

Albert J. Reed aged 27 of Sauk City died in a Madison hospital from injuries suffered in a traffic accident near Sauk City Saturday. He was from Route 1 Sauk City and the incident occurred near his hometown.

Madison Albert J. Reed Route 1 Sauk City

Illinois Stuns Ohio State In Tight Big Ten Battle

In a tense Big Ten clash Illinois edged Ohio State 64 to 63. Purdue downed Michigan 45 to 36 while Indiana beat Iowa 50 to 39. Minnesota defeated Wisconsin 47 to 33 and Michigan State topped Detroit 66 to 49. Eau Claire Twins beat Northland 66 to 57.

Illinois Purdue Minnesota Ohio State Indiana Northwestern Michigan Iowa Wolverines Norris Caudell Howard Williams Hawkeyes Bill Tosheff Lou Watson Wisconsin Associated Press College Michigan State Detroit Eau Claire Twins Northland

Monroe Riflemen Fall to Madison in Close Shootout

The Monroe Rifle club lost to the Madison Rifle club 1452 to 1443 in a Southern Wisconsin Rifle league match at Madison range. Both teams posted perfect 500 prone scores, with Madison edging ahead 459 to 446 from off hand. Gilbert Baltzer and F Henderson led with 293s. Baltzer made 100 prone and 100 sitting, 93 off hand. Next Monday Monroe travels to Rockford for a league meet.

Monroe Rifle Club Madison Rifle Club Madison Range Monroe Madison Gilbert Baltzer F. Henderson Baltzer Henderson Rockford

Municipal League Commissioners Meet To Draft Second Round Schedule

The Municipal Basketball League commission will meet at 6 45 tonight in the high school gym to draft the second round schedule starting next week. They will review new player applications and consider team representatives Duke Etter Chuck Ebert Lee Mitchell and Larry Kitchen.

Municipal Basketball League Larry Kitchen Lee Mitchell Tom Holten the Times Duke Etter Chuck Ebert Kitchen

Cows milk offered in many grades and forms

Milk from cows is described as bottled or canned in at least ten different grades and forms.

Mangrum Captures Los Angeles Open With Par Finish

Sam Mangrum won the $15,000 Los Angeles Open at Riviera by three strokes over E. J. Harrison. Mangrum posted a 72-hole total of 284 under tough weather, with a final 70 as snow blew across the course. Harrison earned $1,900 after a cautious 71 final round, while Eric Monti Jimmy Demaret Bill Nary and Leland Gibson tied at 288 for the next spots.

Dutch Mangrum E. J Dutch) Harrison Little Rock Ark Ben Hogan Ft. Worth Riviera Hogan Harrison Eric Monti Santa Monica Jimmy Demaret Ojai Calif Bill Nary Phoenix Leland Gibson Kansas City Jim Milward Green Bay Milward

Snow Delays Meeting of Grid Rules Group

Snow blocked roads and trains delaying the 10 member football rules committee from gathering in Palm Springs. Chairman William Bingham of Harvard and D Q O McLaughry of Dartmouth waited for a quorum while planning to recodify the rules for the intercollegiate game, with focus likely on the free substitution rule.

Palm Springs Calif California William Bingham Harvard D. QO

Eau Claire Teachers Defeat Northland 66 57

Eau Claire Teachers beat Northland College 66 to 57 in Ashland, ending the Nor thland run at 2 losses in 11 games. Gene Musolf scored 30 points with 13 field goals and 4 free throws for Eau Claire.

EAU Claire Northland College Ashland Wis Northland Gene Musolf

Gilbertson Leads Bowlers With 592 In Local League

Clarence Gilbertson, veteran No. 3 man on the Ford five in the Minor league, rolled a 592 on 220 183 189 to top the bowling scores. Eddie Pickett and Doc Zinky tied for second with 584. Zinky added a 232 middle game. Other high marks included Lucius Smith 558 in the Classic league and Otto Steinman 483 in the Fire men’s league.

Clarence Butch) Gilbertson Woodford Eddie Pickett Doc Zinky Rossing Zinky Lucius Smith Gempler Becker's Clarence Gilbertson Ed Pickett E. Kundert Darling Chuck Ebert Classic League Green County Service Rockow Service Gempler’s Tire Shop McArdle Bar Moose Lodge

Edwards Rejoins Oshkosh All-Stars After Retirement

Veteran center LeRoy Edwards returns to act as active player with the Oshkosh All-Stars, alternating at center with Gene Englund. Edwards had retired after 12 seasons in the NBL and had been working as a tavern operator and scout for coach Len Darling.

Oshkosh Lefty Edwards Len Darling Oshkosh All-Stars LeRoy Edwards Gene Englund Edwards National Basketball League Darling

Packers topple Sheboygan 66 51 in NBL tilt

Anderson Indiana fans saw the Packers beat Sheboygan 66 to 51 in a National Basketball League game. Frank Brian and Milo Komenich each scored 13 points to lead the Eastern division leaders to their 22nd victory against 8 losses.

Sheboygan Anderson Ind Packers Frank Brian Milo Komenich

Packers Sign Two From Texas Tech Squads

Green Bay officials said Coach Curly Lambeau signed halfback Glenn Lewis and end William Kelly from Texas Tech. Both players earned all Border Conference honors.

Green Bay Green Bay Packer Curly Lambeau Glenn Lewis Eng William Kelly Texas Tech Lewis Williams

Streamliner Derailed In Bulldozer Mishap

The eastbound Union Pacific City of Los Angeles streamliner derailed after hitting a bulldozer in Pine Bluffs Wyoming. Ten cars stayed upright and passengers suffered only bruises from baggage falls. the bulldozer operator was injured as reported by City Marshal Harry Drop.

Pine Bluffs Wyo Union Pacific Los Angeles Wyoming Harry Drop

Two Parties Seek DP Law Agreement

Democrats and Republicans near agreement on admitting European displaced persons. Sen McGrath invites GOP to sponsor a bill for 400000 entrants by June 25 1952, including those under a previous measure. The 80th Congress earlier approved 205000 in two years with restricting terms Truman labeled anti Semitic and anti Catholic.

Washington McGrath Rhode Island Congress Truman

Two Firemen Die in Detroit Apartment Blaze

A west side Detroit apartment fire early today killed two firefighters James A. Daggott 21 and Clifford E. Bannon. Four others were overcome by smoke as the $200000 blaze sent more than 20 tenants fleeing in night clothing. Officials cited suffocation as the cause of death.

Detroit West Side James A. Daggett Clifford E. Bannon

US to Produce About 26 Billion Cans for Food Packing

Officials estimate that around 26 billion cans will be manufactured in the United States this year to support food packing efforts. The figure reflects a wide production scale across major can-making companies and suppliers.

United States

ICC approves broad freight rate hike across railroads

The Interstate Commerce Commission ordered a new set of freight rate increases effective at 12:01 a.m. today, with an estimated annual rise of 425 million dollars in railroad shipping costs. The hikes hit hardest in the east and south at six percent, four percent west of the Mississippi, and five percent in portions of Minnesota, Wisconsin, Iowa and Missouri. The commission rejected grain and dairy pleas to delay applying the increases. Several domestic water carriers and freight forwarders will adopt the same increases with five days of public notice.

Washington Interstate Commerce Commission Mississippi River Minnesota Wisconsin Iowa Missouri

Brazil Plane Crash Leaves 15 Dead in Rio State

A Brazilian passenger plane crashed in Rio Grande do Sul killing four crew members and nine passengers. Investigators cordon off the site as emergency teams work to recover bodies and determine the cause of the disaster.

Brazil Rio de Janeiro Rio de Grande Do Sul

Four men indicted in college game fixing case

Grand juries indict four men in New York on attempting to fix a college game. If convicted, defendants face up to five years in prison and possible fines up to ten thousand dollars. The indictment outlines penalties and potential terms from one to five years and a maximum $10,000 fine.

New York Ashington

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