All-Star Notebook Tracks NL Dominance and Batting Woes
In Kansas City AP notes the NL has won nine of the last ten All-Star games while AL pitcher Catfish Hunter jokes about batting. Ex NL stars and Royals ties surface as Dave Concepcion is sidelined. NL leads 28 24 with one tie. Wise hits about .160 in another batters’ turn.
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Catfish” Hunter
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Mosquito Control via Tidal Creek Linkage
The World Almanac notes a method to cut mosquito larvae by linking tidal creeks with marshy breeding areas to allow fish access. Swamp drainage also controls pests but may disrupt natural balance.
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World Almanac
Brewer Trip Sign Up for August Milwaukee Game
The Monroe Park Rec Dept invites boys to register at the Community Center for the final Brewer baseball trip of summer. On Thursday August 2 the Milwaukee club faces the Detroit Tigers. Limited to 50 boys from Park & Rec programs. $3 covers game ticket. Meet at Rec Park 8:45. bus departs 9:15 and returns about 6:30. Bring lunch.
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Monroe Fishermen reel in near record chinook in Lake Michigan
Fred Isely of Monroe hauled a 30 pound 40 inch chinook on Lake Michigan near Algoma while motor trolling with an 18 foot boat. The catch neared the Wisconsin record, and Isely noted many bigger chinook likely to come. Another big catch, a 22 pound blue channel catfish, was reported on Sugar River.
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Great Lakes
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Dale
Robert Wuethrich
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Thorn lights No 3 with windless ace at Windy Acres
Dick Thorn aced the uphill 125 yard No 3 on Saturday morning. His 6 iron shot landed 22 feet from the hole and rolled into the cup for the third ace of the Windy Acres season. Thorn shot 37 for the front nine and 74 for the day as Roy Hefty, Sam Regula and Dale Witt played behind.
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Packers to use offense vs defense format intrasquad game
Intrasquad game for the Green Bay Packers on Wednesday night will feature an offensive squad against a defensive squad due to several injuries. Coach Dan Devine announced the change from a balanced two-team format.
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Erzinger Rolls a 612 Series in Three Man League
Otto Erzinger posted a 612 series with a 218 237 finish Monday night at Turner Hall Lanes in a three man league. Teammates Alvin Goepfert and Don Schoenick added 581 and 543 series respectively.
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Advance tops Krostue in slow pitch Classic League action
Advance defeated Krostue 8-2 as Transformer hitters pounded 20 Pontiac hits. Dan Krattiger, Jerry Wettach, Curt Phillips led with three hits apiece for the winners while Nick Herbst homered twice for Krostue. Martin's beat Bienema 8-6 as Cadillac Olds remains winless.
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Steffens Breaks Par in Windy Acres Match
Fred Steffens became the first in the State Line Golf League this season to break par at Windy Acres with a one under 35 and won low net with 31. Green County Cheese led team net at 145 but sits last. Blind bogey winners included Don Otteson and others. Next Monday’s schedule features Swiss Colony, Windy Acres, and other matchups.
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Jack Palmer
Don van Wagenen
Bank of Judo
Orangeville Community Bank
SC Data Center
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Oneco Pump Shop
Park and Recreation News Crazy Legs Winners and Activities
Mary Ann Miller and Allison Studer finished first and second in the Crazy Legs contest at Rec Park last Wednesday. Arts and crafts included bead key chains foil imprints and raffia baskets. Terry Larson won the balloon break Craig Larson won the free throw contest Todd Smith won the bowling pin event. Popcorn and pop were served to competitors. A pie eating contest is planned for Wednesday and Playground Olympics set for Wednesday Aug 1. attendees are urged to practice.
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