Junction House Tops Slowpitch Standings in Open Action
Junction House moved into first in the Minor League by beating Alphorn Lounge 4 2 at Twining Park. Bethel and Heeren Coplien won, while Bethel's Ron Rear led with three hits and four RBIs.
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Newspaper
Monroe Evening Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jul 22, 1966
Page
5
Junction House moved into first in the Minor League by beating Alphorn Lounge 4 2 at Twining Park. Bethel and Heeren Coplien won, while Bethel's Ron Rear led with three hits and four RBIs.
Minnesota nipped Washington 1-0 as Jim Merritt allowed three hits and fanned 12 with seven straight strikeouts and the final 21 batters retired. Frank Robinson led Baltimore with four hits including his 26th and 27th homers driving in three in a 6-4 win over Detroit.
Area league play features Viota at Blanchardville and Argyle at Belleville with Ridgeway visiting Dodge Point in a key rubber match. Wiota leads the Southern Section as Monroe Slow Pitch hosts all star games, while pony league action returns to Monroe, New Glarus, Dakota, and Orangeville. Duane Worseth, a former Monroe therapist, completes Iowa master’s study and works with the U S Public Health Service this summer in Georgia.
In a quiet week with no misprints in the slow pitch scores, anticipation grows as football season nears. Local leagues highlight upcoming schedules and prepare for kickoff along with brief score recaps.
Claude Hooper aged 59, the nation’s oldest active jockey, rode Friar Joe E. to victory in the second race and completed a $68.60 daily double at Scarborough Downs on Thursday night.
The LaFayette County Fair and Monticello Homecoming highlight a busy weekend with a variety of activities across several area towns. The schedule promises something for everyone with events planned in multiple communities.
Leading jockey Jacinto Vasquez received a five day suspension at Delaware Park costing him the ride on First Feather in Saturday's $50,000 Delaware Oaks.
Apartment seekers are invited to rent a room via the Monroe Evening Times classified section. Listings include contact details and terms for short or long term occupancy.
In last night’s Recreation Park action, FFA defeated Bennets 12-2 behind Gordy Blum two-hitter and Gene Haldiman three singles. Hughes Mobile Homes fell 13-2 to Meyers Hubers, who combined on a three-hitter. Both games ended early under the 10 run rule.
Dolph Schayes was appointed supervisor of officials by the NBA after a four hour meeting. He succeeds Sid Borgia who held the post five years before retiring to focus on a private business. The board also discussed next season's schedule but released no further changes.
GREEN BAY The annual Bishop's Charities game is a sellout for the fifth consecutive year. Gene Sladky of Green Bay, general chairman, reports this year's game features the Green Bay Packers against the Pittsburgh Steelers on Aug. A total of 50 837 tickets have been sold or allocated, matching Lambeau Field capacity.
Packers hold first full scale scrimmage as Paul Hornung, Dan ny Anderson compete for the halfback job. Hornung caught three passes for 38 yards and a 20 yard option to Sonny Redders, while rookie Ron Rector gained 35 yards in eight carries. Boyd Dowler scored on a 20 yard reception from Bart Starr as Ron Smith and Zeke Bratkowski mixed in at quarterback.
Ondine a 57 foot cutter owned by S. A. Long of New York was declared official Class A winner of the 3600 mile Bermuda to Denmark race. Circe a 65 foot ketch owned by Carl Hovgard of Greenwich Conn placed second and Mareden a 60 foot yawl owned by Homer Denius of Melbourne Fla finished third.
The article notes the National Park Service marking its 50th anniversary this year, highlighting milestone events and historical context for visitors and heritage groups nationwide.
In Chicago, Curt Simmons pitched a three hitter to lead the Cubs past the Reds 6-1 at Wrigley Field. George Altman and Ernie Banks contributed five of ten Cubs hits and three RBI as Don Kessinger added two RBI. The Cubs next host the Cardinals as Dick Ellsworth faces Don Dennis. The White Sox toppled the Indians 7-2 in Cleveland behind John Buzhardt six hitter and Floyd Robinson two run homer. Robinson hit in the first, and a ninth inning rally produced two more runs with Tom McCraw driving in two and Ken Berry scoring twice. Buzhardt improved to four decisions against ten losses. The Sox travel to Baltimore Friday with Gary Peters seeking win number seven against Billy Short.
Madison Wisconsin football staff aimed to recruit Rich Gauthier a 6 foot 6 inch junior college transfer from San Diego City College. They planned a 30 pound weight loss and work placement with a Madison construction firm. He broke a bone in his left foot and is now on crutches with a cast delaying practice and the oversized shoulder pads awaiting his return.
The page lists league standings for the National and American Leagues with team records win percentages and games back. It also shows Thursday results including Chicago 6 Cincinnati 1 and other scores, plus upcoming and completed games across cities such as New York, Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Houston.
Construction started Tuesday on the Edelweiss Golf Course on the former Morris Marty farm east of New Glarus. The nine hole course is expected to be completed by early 1967.
The Yankees rallied for four runs in the final inning to beat the Twins 5 1. The Pirates edged the Astors 14 10 as Pat Molitor hit a bases loaded triple and two singles to pace the win.
Wisconsin freshman football schedule for 1966 includes two intercollegiate games. The first is a home contest versus Michigan on October 29, aligned with the varsity game. The second pits the freshmen against Illinois at Champaign on November 12, the same weekend as the Wisconsin varsity matchup.
A severe blizzard swept through Portillo Chile on Thursday isolating the resort and jeopardizing the start of the World Alpine Ski Championships set to begin August 4. Strong winds and heavy snowfall disrupted transportation and hotel access, prompting officials to monitor conditions closely.
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