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Newspaper

Monroe Evening Times

Location

Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Jul 03, 1961

Page

5

Braves fall twice as Reds sweep to three game lead

The Reds beat Milwaukee 8-5 in 13 innings then 4-3 to complete a Sunday doubleheader sweep, led by Gordon Coleman and Frank Robinson home runs. Don Drysdale homered as Los Angeles beat Philadelphia 2-1. Pittsburgh defeated San Francisco 7-6 and 9-0. Richie Ashburn’s ninth inning single edged St. Louis 10-9. Roger Maris inches toward Babe Ruth with 30 homers in 75 games as New York clobbered Washington 13-4. Cleveland rallied for six in the 10th to beat Boston 12-6. Los Angeles beat Chicago 8-3. Kansas City edged Minnesota 8-7 on Dick Howser’s bases-loaded single.

Associated Press Cincinnati Reds Gordon Coleman Warren Spahn Cincinnati Milwaukee Frank Robinson Reds Don Drysdale Los Angeles Philadelphia Pittsburgh San Francisco Giants Bobby Shantz Chicago Cubs Richie Ashburn Kenoyer St. Louis Coleman Eddie Mathews Jim O’toole Braves Jim Brosnan Bob Purkey Bill Henry Roger Maris Babe Ruth New York Yankees Ruth Maris Babe Yanks Mickey Mantle Moose Skowron Washington Detroit Tigers Yankee Stadium Baltimore Jim Gentile Fenway Park Boston Cleveland Red Sox Chicago White Sox Steve Bilko Juan Pizarro Angels Kansas City Minnesota Dick Howser

Stars deliver power as Yankees top Washington 13 4

Roger Maris and Yogi Berra hit 29th and 30th homers while totaling four RBIs in New York's 13-4 win over Washington. Bobby Shantz hurled a five hit shutout as the Pirates defeated the San Francisco Giants 9-0 in a rain shortened six inning second game after a 7-6 opener.

Roger Maris Yankees New York Washington Bobby Shantz Pirates San Francisco Giants

Broker Walks More Than 12 Miles on NYSE Floor

On an average trading day at the New York Stock Exchange a floor broker for a commission house traverses over twelve miles across the busy trading floor.

New York Stock Exchange

Glazners Sweep Section Play In 9-3 Victory Over Hollandale

New Glarus trounced Hollandale 9 to 3 as John Ponyisanyi led a 16 hit attack with a triple and four singles. Dick Larbacher added two triples and a single, while Dick Wainwright and Jim Erickson combined to hold Hollandale to six hits. Wiota rallied in the eighth to beat Belleville 9 to 7, and Verona edged Ridgeway 7 to 5 as Ridgeway briefly led with a four run fifth.

Hollandale Wiota Fritz Haldiman Bob Stauffer Roger Jackson Dave Carpenter Belleville Jerry Schliem Don Keller

Tourney Pared To Eight Players

Eight players from six nations reach Wimbledon quarterfinals with defending champion Fraser sidelined. Australians Britons Americans Chile Venezuela India share last eight spots as two Brits reach quarterfinals for first time in 25 years, Chuck McKinley the sole American.

Wimbleton England Neale Fraser United States Chile Venezuela India Chuck McKinley St. Louis Warren Jacques Australia Wilson Chuck Chris Crawford Chris Italy Nicola Pietrangeli Lyo Pimental

Decathlon Stars Take AAU National Titles on European Tour

Paul Herman and Dave Edstrom won AAU National Decathlon titles and earned spots on the U S touring track team. Edstrom may skip the tour due to an Air National Guard obligation. The pair surged in the final 1500 meters to finish first and second over the two day meet in Albuquerque.

Albuquerque N.M Paul Herman Dave Edstrom U.S Europe Edstrom Air National Guard Herman

Wright Wins Women's Open and Seeks Money Lead

Mickey Wright won the Women's National Open at Baltusrol for her third Open title in four years. She led money earnings with 11248.72 and aims to finish the year as top money winner with a 71 scoring average. Wright trailed at the half but surged ahead with a 34 on the third round and held off Betsy Rawls who pressed late.

Springfield Mickey Wright California Mickey San Diego Calif Dallas Baltusrol Ruth Jessen Seattle JoAn Prentice Birmingham Ala Betsy Rawls Jessen Prentice

Baseball Trip To Milwaukee Braves Cubs Game Aug 12

Registration for a knothole gang trip to Milwaukee to see the Braves Cubs game on August 12 is under way at the Recreation Park pool office. Sponsored by Tri County YMCA, the trip is open to youths ages 10 to 15 for boys and 10 to 16 for girls, with a 50 cent transportation charge. John Walter leads the project and seeks volunteer drivers, with Robert L. Wells, park and recreation director, as contact.

Recreation Park Tri-County Ymca Milwaukee Braves Cubs John Walter Robert L. Wells Park and Recreation

Busy Park Schedule Highlights Tonight and Tomorrow

Park shows a full lineup with Twining Dorman against St Clare at 7. Co B faces Grace Lutheran at 8. Martin's meets SeeBees at 9. Wednesday features Cubs versus Pirates at 1 p.m. and Dodgers against Giants at 2 p.m.

Dorman St. Clare Co. B Grace Lutheran Martin’s SeeBees Cubs Pirates Dodgers Giants Braves Reds P.m Jaycees Monroe Milling Recreation Tonight Kiwanis South Wayne Browntown First National Monroe Softball All-Stars Yates Americans Zuhlcke’s Monroe Ffa Gempler’s Brodhead

Raceway Draws 10 Kart Entries

Seventy go kar ts competed at Sugar River Raceway yesterday with ten entries in a later class. Winners in each class included Gary Hackbarth and Harrelle Baker among others from Janesville and Brodhead, plus Rogahn and Leverington in open divisions. Next Sunday a weight to horsepower rule takes effect.

Sugar River Raceway Gary Hackbarth Janesville Willy Osborne Jr Orfordville Jerry Perkins Beloit A-Super Bill Jones Polo Iil John Kline Larry Short Monroe

Rudolph ties 100 yard dash record at AAU meet

Olympic champion Wilma Rudolph tied the 100 yard dash record in the National AAU Women's National Track and Field championships on Sunday. Billie Daniels set a new 880 record, Jackie Peterson broke the 440 record, Earlene Brown won both the shot put and discus, and Chicago Mayor Daley's Youth Foundation won the team trophy with 83 points.

Gary Ind Wilma Rudolph U.S Europe Miss Rudolph Billie Daniels San Mateo Calif Jackie Peterson New York N.Y Earlene Brown Los Angeles Chicago Richard Daley Youth Foundation Tennessee State University Track Club

Golf Foursome Winners Listed at Monroe Club

One of the largest turnouts in years at Monroe Country Club drew golfers yesterday as tournament play continued. Mixed foursome winners were Mrs Ray Kubly Jr. and James Gerondale with a net 70, followed by Mr. and Mrs. Forrest Kubly with a net 71. Closest tee shot on No. 8 went to Mrs. Anthony Kuban and H. L Fenton. A 36 hole medal event began over the weekend and will end with holiday golf tomorrow.

Monroe Country Club James Forbes Ray Kubly Jr James Gerondale Forrest Kubly Anthony Kuban H. L John) Fenton

Paratroopers Drop Near Kansasville Watchful Spectators

Nine C-119 planes from the Milwaukee Air Force Reserve dropped 250 Army paratroopers from Fort Bragg, North Carolina, on former Bong AFB in Kansasville Wisconsin. No injuries were reported and crews called the operation a success as paratroopers and equipment landed in a grassy area near the runway watched by spectators.

Kansasville Wis Milwaukee Air Force Reserve Bong Afb Fort Bragg N.C

Leonard Places in National AAU Decathlon

Terry Leonard of the University of Wisconsin Milwaukee scored 4 427 points to finish 12th in the national AAU decathlon over the weekend.

Albuquerque N.M Terry Leonard University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee

Baseball Standings and Results From National and American Leagues

The scoreboard shows standings with teams such as New York Cleveland Baltimore Chicago Kansas City Minnesota Los Angeles and Washington. Monday and Sunday results feature New York Cleveland Baltimore Kansas City Los Angeles and Chicago with multiple wins and losses. National League results include Cincinnati Los Angeles San Francisco Pittsburgh Milwaukee Philadelphia Chicago St Louis and more with games listed across doubleheaders and rain delays.

South Wayne Defeats Monroe Girls 16 to 10 in Softball

The Monroe girls softball team trailed after a 10 to 8 sixth inning deficit as South Wayne won 16 to 10. Ardelle Milestone and Holly Muenich led hitting while wild throws contributed to Monroe’s lapse. Next game at the Blackhawk picnic near Woodford Sunday.

South Wayne Monroe Ardelle Milestone Holly Muenich Blackhawk Woodford Wiota Belmont South Oo

Victor Johnson Sings Blues After Victory Over Machen

Harold Johnson the NBA light heavyweight champion defeated Eddie Machen in a tight 10 round decision in Atlantic City. The win was his 15th straight but he laments lack of top challengers and hints at a return bout with Minchen in about two months after a facial cut required stitches.

Atlantic City N.J Harold Johnson Eddie Machen Portland Ore Johnson Archie Moore Floyd Patterson Sonny Liston Philadephia Paul Cavalier Machen

Cheese milk prices and tests show May shifts across varieties

The USDA reports May prices and test averages for cheese milk. Swiss cheese milk averages $3.22 on a 3.52 test, down from April’s 3.55, with May 1960 at 3.53. Italian cheese milk averages $3.33 on 3.60 test, May 1960 at 3.14 on 3.66 test. Overall cheese milk averages $3.24 on 3.69 test, unchanged from April, with May 1960 at $3.05 on 3.70 test.

Usda Crop Reporting Service

Monroe Junior Legion Beats Delavan 19 to 7 in League Play

The Monroe Junior Legion improved to 3-1 in the State Line League by routing Delavan 13 to 7 Saturday. Monroe led 11-1 by the third, Delavan threatened with five runs in the fifth, Delavan had nine hits to Monroe's eight, and Pete von Allmen hit a homer for Monroe. Monroe hosts Edgerton at Recreation Park on Wednesday at 8 p.m.

Monroe Junior Legion Delavan Monroe Edgerton Recreation Park Pete von Allmen

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