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Newspaper

Monroe Evening Times

Location

Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Jul 03, 1965

Page

6

Annual Water Show Planned for July 24

The city pool staff will stage a summer water show themed Showboat on July 24 with a May parade and 2:15 p.m. pool activities. An Annual Fun Day occurs July 23 with a 10:30 a.m. parade. Swimming lessons report lower turnout after two weeks while Tiny Tot and archery programs wrap up weeks and plan tournaments. Attendance totals reach 17 157 for swimming to date.

Marty J. Deignan Red Cross Twining Park Southern Wisconsin Bill Norder Penny Fitzgerald Recreation Park

Keith Blumer Attends UW Wrestling Clinic

Keith Blumer, a future senior, attended a wrestling clinic at the University of Wisconsin this week. The Albany Times Special notes other local youths competing in track and field at a Wausau meet: Kenneth Bell, 14, won the 440 yard dash and placed second in the 220. Roy Kopp, 16, finished fourth in the two mile and ninth in the mile. Robert White accompanied the group as assistant coach.

Albany Kenneth Bell Wausau Roy Kopp Robert White Keith Blumer University of Wisconsin

Rolland to Join Carthage College This Fall

Six foot four Jan Rolland a Marinette Catholic Central star who scored 779 points in three basketball seasons will enroll at Carthage College this fall. Rolland also played football and excelled in track at his high school.

Kenosha Jan Rolland Marinette Catholic Central High School Carthage College Rolland

Rain Falls Allows Alaska Baseball Game To Continue

Rain fell Friday night in Fairbanks easing a dust storm that had halted a baseball game. The rain stopped the dust and the game was resumed under clearing skies as players returned to the field.

Fairbanks Alaska

Baseball League Standings and Upcoming Schedule

The scoreboard shows Los Angeles leading with 46 wins and 33 losses, Cincinnati 43 34, San Francisco 41 33, Philadelphia 40 34, Pittsburgh 40 36, Milwaukee 37 35, St. Louis 36 41, Chicago 35 41, Houston 35 41, and New York 27 46. Friday results include Houston 3 over Los Angeles 4, St. Louis 6 over New York 3, and others. Upcoming games list matchups across multiple cities with several doubleheaders noted.

Los Angeles Cincinnati San Francisco Philadelphia Pittsburgh Milwaukee St. Louis Chicago Houston New York Cincincinnati

Baseball Standings and Schedule Preview

The standings show Cleveland leading with 45 wins and 27 losses and Minnesota at 44 28. Several matchups are listed including Cleveland at Baltimore New York at Boston and Detroit at Washington with twi night and morn ing night notes.

Top Two Trackmen Will Enroll at UW

Jim De Forest of Madison East Wisconsin shot put champion and Bob Hawke Montana shot put titlist will enroll at the University of Wisconsin this fall. De Forest threw 65 feet 8.4 inches at the Monona Grove Invitational, while Hawke posted 187 feet 11 inches in the Golden West invitational relays. De Forest also won the state shot put title with 63 feet 4 inches and Hawke set a Montana prep shot put record at 61 feet 6 inches.

Madison University of Wisconsin Jim de Forest Madison East Wisconsin Monona Grove Bob Hawke Montana California de Forest Hawke Montana Prep

Finley expresses interest in 15 year KC stadium lease

Kansas City owner Charles O. Finley voiced definite interest Friday in a 15 year lease for an enclosed stadium here. Judge Morris Dubiner said Finley told a local committee he was interested but could not commit at this time as part of the steering committee for the proposed $50 million County Sports Center.

Kansas City Charles O. Finley Kansas City Athletics Morris Dubiner Jackson County Finley Dubiner

Milwaukee Linksmen Trail Leader by Ten Strokes

Chicago The Western Open rounds saw Rex Baxter Jr. hold a 133 total from 66 67 with a comfortable lead. Milwaukee's Tom Veech, former Wisconsin Open champion, trailed by ten strokes after opening 69 and a 74 Friday for a two round 143 placing in a nine way tie for 49th.

Braves Slide To Sixth Place After 8-3 Loss At Pittsburgh

Milwaukee slumped to sixth in the standings after an 8-3 defeat to the Pirates in the opener of a three game series. Eddie Mathews hit a two run homer and Don Cardwell earned his sixth straight win for Pittsburgh while Milwaukee’s bats cooled after a four inning stretch without a hit.

Pittsburgh Milwaukee Braves Braves Dodgers Pirates Dave Eilers Atlanta Eddie Mathews Roberto Clemente Willie Stargell Donn Clendenon Bill Birdon Joe Torre Milwaukee Mathews Bill Mazeroski Gene Alley Don Cardwell Eilers Virdon Clements Stargell Cardwell Don Schwall Bob Sadowski Bob Friend

Starting Times Set for Monroe Golf Meet

Starting times and foursomes for the 36 hole medal play low net handicap tournament at Monroe Country Club were announced for Sunday and Monday. The 8 a.m. group includes Ken Smith Jim Gerondale Bill Byure and Clarence Franklin.

Monroe Country Club Ken Smith Jim Gerondale Bill Byure Clarence Franklin Charles Mathias Bob Stuart Don Ross Gary Ruge Ned Walker Perry Power Deb Share Bernie Lee Ed Goecks Robert Smith Cookie Phillips Chet Becker Ralph Phillips Jim Walsh Fred Grendahl John Fenton Forrest Kubly Don Ripp Bud Park Joe Will Bob Rufenacht Fred Huber Roger Moe Robert Wichser

Indians Star Colavito Drives In Five In 8-0 Win

Yesterday's Stars Batting leader Rocky Colavito of the Indians drove in five runs with his 198th homer a double and a single as the American League toppled Baltimore 8-0. Frank Kreutzer of the Senators shut out Detroit 6-0 on three hits for his first win and first complete game of his major league career.

Chicago Juan Marichal Marichal Chicago Cubs San Francisco Giant Herman Franks Los Angeles Sandy Koufax Rocky Colavito Indians Baltimore Frank Kreutzer Senators Detroit

Nelson Leads Entries for Milwaukee 200 Mile Stock Car Race

Norm Nelson of Racine, top in the U S Auto Club national stock car standings, is among entrants for the 200 mile race set for July 11 at State Fair Park. Last year the event drew 33 103 spectators.

Neilson Milwaukee Norm Nelson Racine U.S. Auto Club State Fair Park

Palmer Seeks Open Glory With Calm Confidence

Arnold Palmer, in Royal Birkdale practice rounds, looks to defend his title as he smokes and puts well. The field of 130 at the 1965 British Open includes Nicklaus as favorite, with Lema, Sanders, Nagle, and Player among the contenders. By tonight 80 of 310 entrants will advance to the final 72-hole event.

Southport England Arnold Palmer Arnie Latrobe Royal Birkdale

Albany Social Notes Reach Across States and Oceans

Mrs Fay Bartlett spends two weeks with her brother Clyde Knapp in Chicago. R G Grossman family vacationing in Canada and Gaspe Peninsula. Farns worth family hosted by Robert Atkinsons. Clovis New Mexico visitors dine with Atkinsons. Mrs Howard, formerly Mary Anthony of Brooklyn, visits. Milwaukee hosts Irwin Brown. Mrs Bertrand Williams returns to Northford after five weeks with Trow parents. Kittleson visits granddaughter in Bradford. Steindorf family picnic draws 43 at Doris Steindorf home. Berndt family from Batavia, Ill., travels far. others join from Janesville Brodhead Waukesha Madison Milwaukee Oconomowoc. Gladys Smith and N Roy Bowman entertain 51 Clemens family members from Miltown Lodi Janesville Windsor.

Fay Bartlett Clyde Knapp Chicago R. G. Grossman Janet Jackie Canada Gaspe Peninsula Paul Farnsworth Debby Madison Robert Atkinsons Duane Howard Clovis, N.M Atkinsons Howard William von Allman Bradford Miltown Lodi Janesville Windsor

Help Wanted Ads Guide Readers to Findings in Monroe

The Monroe Evening Times promotes its Help Wanted section as a resource to find workers. The notice encourages readers to browse classified ads for available positions and employment opportunities across local businesses.

Monroe

Baxter Remains As Open Leader

Rex Baxter clings to the lead at the 62nd Western Open with a two stroke edge after rounds of 66 and 67. The Texan seeks a tourney scoring record and his first win in seven pro seasons with a $11,000 first prize and $70,000 purse. Geiberger, Casper, Garrett and Wharton chase at 135 and 137, as Lema and Rodriguez lurk near the top in tough scoring conditions through 36 holes.

Chicago Rex Baxter Tom O’shanter Baxter Lafayette Sam Snead St. Paul Keller Chi Chi Rodriguez al Geiberger San Jose Calif Geiberger Billy Casper Bill Garrett Frank Wharton Tony Lema Lema Rodriguez Tam

Local Social Notes From Blanchardville Area

Residents and visitors share outings and visits across Wisconsin towns. The column notes trips from Huntington Park California to Richland Center and Madison, plus a golden wedding reception in Gotham and a wedding in Eau Claire.

Soil Conservation Notes From Monroe Weather and Work

Half the people in Monroe headed for the basement during the windy blast last Sunday night. Ray Fritz noted a heavy monument was moved by the wind rather than toppled. Light rain brought little relief as dry conditions persist. Leo Staley tiling a waterway for Armin Rufener in Smock Valley. Glen Denning Ready Mix of Darling ton builds a concrete gully structure for LaVern Isely in Adams Township. Guy Weckerly returns from the West with a Yellowstone souvenir ash tray placed on the desk.

Monroe Ray Fritz Leo Staley South Wayne Armin Rufener Smock Valley Adams Township Glendenning Darlington LaVern Isely Guy Weckerly West Yellowstone Park

Unlucky Bricks and a Barrel in West Indies Accident

A construction worker recounts a comic yet hazardous incident in the British West Indies. He rigged a pulley system to hoist bricks, filled a barrel, and was struck by the descending barrel and other mishaps. He ends by requesting sick leave.

British West Indies

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