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Newspaper
Monroe Evening Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1968
Page
4
Palmer continues pursuit of the elusive PGA Championship title as he prepares for major round with focus on consistency and form. Rivalries with top players and pressure from fans shape his mindset ahead of key tournaments this season.
Arnold Palmer finished 26 strokes behind leaders Trevino and Yancey in the U S Open final round. Deacon Palmer, Arnold’s father, urged him not to quit saying Arnie remains a strong prospect with his long game and potential in putting. Palmer cites hip issues and past bursitis as factors while critics blame time spent on outside business for his decline. The PGA Championship in San Antonio looms as his remaining major quest, a prize he seeks to complete a Grand Slam alongside Nicklaus, Hogan and Sarazen.
Four tardy Green Bay veterans were due to join the Packers as they push toward the Aug. 2 All-Star game in Chicago. A full scrimmage is planned for Thursday and another for Saturday, with the intra squad game set for Aug. 25.
In China and Japan the cormorant is the champion fisherman trained to fish for its master. A leather collar prevents swallowing. Some birds fish without the collar and can chase prey below mud, delivering dozens of fish hourly with cooperative partners.
The ad announces a complete line of sports equipment and clothing at Martin's Sporting Goods 1016 17th Ave. It highlights eight brands of Cheese and Blood Catfish Bait as well as fly tying kits and materials. The shop offers hunting and fishing licenses and expert repair work with fast, friendly service.
Two Cardinal pitchers held the Red Sox hitless for five innings as Monroe won 4-2 in Pony League action. Greg Larson and Gary Hendrickson combined for the two hitter with seven Sox strikeouts. Next, Monroe faces Freeport All-Stars Thursday at Recreation Park at 5:30. Also, the Angels beat the Tigers 8-5 in a 12 and 13 year olds game with Jim Erickson collecting three hits including a first inning triple driven in two.
Brodhead’s John Relph won the steer wrestling title at the Wisconsin High School Rodeo held at Richland Center. The victory makes him eligible for the National High School Rodeo in Topeka Kansas in August. Other area athletes, weather delays, and local sports news fill a busy weekend in Monroe and surrounding communities.
scoreboard shows Chicago topping Philadelphia 4 to 3. league standings list Detroit Baltimore Cleveland Boston Minnesota and others with results and upcoming games across both leagues.
Monroe pool head lifeguard Donna Swiggum says beginners will have an extra week of lessons from August 16 to 24 for both first and second session registrants. Attendance data show steady use with 750 swimmers on weekend days and a peak of 1,184 on July 15, bringing total attendance to 20,306 by July 15.
Red Lindsay Bowls high series of 565 and high single with 219, 167, 179 at Turner Hall. Curtis Lindsay posted the second high game 213. Hackle 201, Krupke 199. Feron’s, Transformer pairings, and Three Generations win 4-0 in team matchups.
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