Sharpies Prep for Next Season With Early Lineup
Coach Howard Sharp plans to field his likely starting five in a scrimmage at New Glarus to preview the upcoming season. The Monroee Hil Cane aim to push the pace despite expectations of a mid sixties scoring pace. Davidson faces army induction while Bris contemplates missing a game for pre induction exams. Stoughton expected to beat the Vikings on the road but must avoid lax play.
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Howard Sharp
Sharpies
Glarus
Snee
Hardell
Sirius Tan Tor
Satine Ettust
Davidson
Bris Nat
Stoughton
Louis Conn to Fight for Uncle Sam in June Title Bout
Joe Louis and Billy Conn discussed the June 19 title fight gate and fighters cut as Louis toured with Luis Russell's band. Conn asked about expected attendance and income, noting Jacobs reportedly had over 10 000 tickets on order. Both spoke of a large gate and shared income questions.
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Joe Louis
Billy Conn
Uncle Sam
Louis
Luis Russell
Billy the Kid
Hot Springs
Conn
Joe
Mike Jacobs
Bowling Major and Dutch Maids Lead Local Scores
A historical bowling recap lists teams such as Major ee ee and Dutch Maids led by Baumle Bahr Krause with scores 754 826 945 and 2525, and Modern Club with Smith Lauper Rohrer Baltzer Caradine totaling 831 948 786 and 2575, plus individual player tallies like Redman 561 and Speich 527. The note also mentions clinic references and shoppiece figures.
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Ee Eee
L. Redman
Dr. C Vat
Norton
Greenwald
Etter Bacon
Knipschild
Baumle
Bahr
Krause
Schober
Mueller
Record Stocks of Hay and Oats in Michigan
Wisconsin farmers held record hay and oat stocks while corn stocks lagged behind last year. Michigan state and federal crop data show hay at 5.5 million tons and oats at 108 million bushels, compared with 4.0 million tons of hay and 83 million bushels of oats in 1945.
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Michigan
Madison
Wisconsin
Monroe honors football heroes with casual banquet
The community hosts an informal dinner for the gridiron team after a splendid season. The event aims to feed every player and stage a brief magic show. It is a grassroots thank you from local men, not sponsored by any club, amid local chatter about Monroe’s 2nd state ranking and recent Fort game coverage.
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Monroe
Spur Grapes No. 1 Team in State per Observers
Janesville, rated No 1 in the state by unofficial observers, leads a summary of local high school sports with Spar Wale tes and other notable performances highlighted in the latest roundup.
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Janesville
Lambert Quits as Purdue Cage Coach
Purdue announces Lambert resigns after nearly 28 years as coach of the Boilermakers basketball team. Mel Taube named to succeed him. Lambert cites extended service and strain as key reasons for stepping down at age 57.
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Lambert
Purdue
Mel Taube
Lafayette
Purdue University
Boilermakers
Ward L.e) Lambert
Coebent
Cenatatiene
Coun
Local High School Basketball Scores Report
Cassville edged Andrews of Tennyson Argyle 28 to 20 while Fall River posted 32 and Fox Lake beat Pardeeville 39 to 24. Other results include Poynette 24 and Markesan 35, Rio 35 over Cambria 32, and Kendall 42 to 1 over Spring Green 28. Evansville 38 over Brodhead 29. Lake Mills 32 over Northwestern Prep Watertown 24. Watertown 37 over Fort Atkinson 25. Monticello 34 over Belleville 24. Adams-Friendship 61 over Westfield 22.
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Cassville
Agg Andrews
Tennyson Argyle
Orfordville
Fall River
Fox Lake
Pardeeville
Poynette
Markesan Eo Rio
Cambria
Gays Mills
Ee Oe Ik
Kendall
Spring Green
Devote
Sun Prairie
Evansville
Brodhead
Lake Mills
Northwestern Preps
Watertown
Fort Atkinson
Monticello
Belleville
Memes
Hollandale la Crosse
Logan
Winona
Minn
Adams-Friendship
Westfield
College scores mixed across 1940s games
Illinois Wesleyan 47 and Northern Illinois State Teachers met in a clash. Illinois Tech 62 defeated Chicago Naval. Marquette 67 beat Iowa Navy Preflight 66. Harlem Globe Trotters 27 led by Minneapolis 42. Adolphus 28, Phaenenote 51. Illinois Normal Southeast Missouri State 47.
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Illinois Wesleyan
Northern Illinois State
Illinois Tech
Chicago
Naval Sree
Marquette
Iowa Navy
Harlem Globe Trotters
Minneapolis
Adolphus
Teachaectheea
Illinois Normal
Missouri State
Comment Highlights Perceived Aptness in Widespread Situation
A notable observer offered a concise appraisal that captures the overall sentiment surrounding the unfolding events. The remark underscores the situation's breadth and the public reaction it provoked.
Record-breaking team could push school to new heights
The text suggests a future reversal of fortunes and asserts Monroe may prove capable of both taking and delivering pressure. It notes that a potential record-making squad is rare and that any school possessing such a team will likely push hard to set a new record.
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Monroe
Look Out Cheer Goes Back At Janesville Madison Game
In a crowded arena at the Janesville Madison Central game last Friday the home crowd responded to Monroe’s well known taunt Your team is all shot with a bold retort from the cheer section.
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Rooters
Monroe
Ships Arrive As Supposed Trade Route Lengthens
Ships arrive by sea as planned, extending the trade route. A coastal port records arrivals and mentions ongoing shipments, cargo, and the pace of commerce. Local officials observe steady activity and expect continued maritime traffic.
West May Be Tough From a Prejudiced Monroe Central Outplayed
Monroe Central outplayed Janesville which could make West the tougher opponent for the Cheesemanes to meet based on one game. The Big Eight teams that started the season weak may improve.
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West
Monroe
Janesville
Cheesemarines
Band tribute to Cheesemaker cagers noted
In a tribute to the Cheesemaker basketball team a band performed with Bob Skattum directing. The ensemble included Nate Goetz on clarinet Roger Ganshert on trombone Hollis Schild on trumpet Harris Gempler on trumpet and Bob on bass drum.
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Meas Ai
Big Susie
Cheesemaker
Cagers
Bob Skattum
Nate Goetz
Roger Ganshert
Hollis Schild
Harris Gempler
Bob
Monroes Ranked Second in State
Janesville high school basketball and coach Ken Kitelinger hold the Bluebirds at No. 1 in state rankings for the third week as they post 10 wins in 11 starts and remain undefeated in Big Eight play. Platteville Superior stay Nos 5 and 6 while Neenah Milwaukee Madison Central Ashland Madison East Menasha Kewanee Tomah fill out the top ten to fourteen.
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Madison
Janesville High School
Wisconsin
Ken Kitelinger
Bluebirds
Janesville
Platteville Superior
Neenah
Ilwaukee
Madison Central
Ashland
Madison East
Menasha
Kewaunee
Tomah
Local Notables and School News Across Wisconsin
A scattered update from Albany Col. and Mrs. Lulu Silver through Janesville and Manitowoc notes mentions Gloria Francis illness and civic visits. Dane County home worker Erna Petersen visits family. Julia Paulson and Minnie Eldred learn of cousin Mrs. Frank Van Patton’s death in Chetek. Church and lodge events in Orfordville and Brodhead highlight state civic life.
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Janesville
Gloria Francis
Ben Frank
Manitowoc
C. H. Ferguson
Madison
Erna Petersen
Dane County
Verona
Herman Petersen
Julia Paulson
Minnie Eldred
Frank van Patton
Chetek
van Patton
Eva Howard
Unfair to Farmers Expect Big Output But Lack Machines
Milwaukee report notes frustration over expected high agricultural output hindered by a shortage of farming machinery. F W Krwanek of Denmark, president of the Implement Deal was cited in connection with the discussion.
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Milwaukee
F. W. Kriwanek
Denmark
Broughton Leads Installation at Brodhead Banner Temple
Grand representative Broughton and trustee Gilbert Swartz preside over a three year installation for Brodhead Banner temple 37. Minnie Roderick Kittie Hyatt and Pauline Stabler arrange the ceremony while Lucille serves as grand manager with Anita opening the gate to the altar. Mrs Huat carries the Bible and reads the 23rd Psalm before the book's placement. Vivian Bjork and Lau stal join with Mrs Fretah McClellan Queen chief Emma Muller in the ritual.
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Laustal
Fretah McClellan
Queen Chief
Emma Muller
Local Visitors and Navy Veterans Listed in Browntown
Browntown residents note visits by Mrs L Crage Cor onree and navy discharge. Mr and Mrs Ward Merritt and child Ronnie called from Monroe. Clarence DeVoe from South Wayne. Adah Hazel Zimmerman visiting McConnell. Mr and Mrs Robert Williams and son hosted guests. Lt Clarence Angard called from Monroe. Ft Sheridan sailor Onn Cox visited parents.
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Onree
Anderson
Navy
Ward Merritt
Ronnie
Monroe
Clarence DeVoe
South Wayne
Adah
Abe
Tl Geelmen
Meares
Clark Keller
Deck Onn
Ft. Sheridan
William Cox
Clarence Angardean
Lee Whitehead
Yankees Will Be 2 Ocean Ball Club In Spring
The Yankees plan a 14 game American League spring grind with three squads Panama Bradenton and sania pier gee-unit. Panama unit ships servicemen to the canal zone under Decalace Pat terson and features Red Rufing Joe Gordon Spud Chandler Phil Rizzuto and other big names.
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Yankees
Ocean
Panama Club
Bradenton
Sania
Pier Gee
Panama
Canal Zone
Keller
Red Rufing
Joe Gordon
Spud Chandler
Phil Rizzuto
Guard Chief Battles Army Leadership Philosophy
Macon Georgia report quotes Maj. Gen. H D Russell former 30th National Guard Division commander criticizing the regular army leadership philosophy as out of date. He cites concerns over provincial soldier placement and waste tied to Pearl Harbor reference.
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Macon
H. D. Russell
30Th National Guard
Regular Army
Pearl Harbor
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Juda
Wis
Alvin C. Schmid
Monroes
Albany
Lulu Silver
Moose Hall Monroe
Herlwig
Melodiers
Donald L. Collins
Browntown
Pennsylvania
Freeport Coca-Cola Bottling Company
Goetz
Andrens Eye
Haynes Bane
John B. Elmer
Friedman-Shelby
Ereere
Monroe Shoe Store
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