Harold Johnson Favored to Retain World Light Heavy title
Harold Johnson, 34, from Philadelphia, is a solid favorite to keep the world light heavyweight title against Willie Pastrano in Las Vegas. The 15 round ABC telecast from the Convention Center features 5,500 spectators including Sonny Liston and Mauro Mina. Pastrano, 28, has never been knocked down in 83 bouts and brings a hit and run style as Johnson seeks another title shot. Co promoters Mel Gred and Jack Doyle set purses of 37000 and 21250 with training allowances for both fighters.
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Baseball Scoreboard Reflects Tight Standings and Results
National League standings show San Francisco leading with 30 wins and St Louis close behind. Week results include Cincinnati routing Los Angeles seven to four and St Louis beating San Francisco six to five. American League features Baltimore and New York tied atop with 30 and 28 wins respectively, alongside key matchups upcoming through Monday.
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Shaw Losing Pitcher As Colts Top Braves
Milwaukee Braves lost 3-2 to the Colts as Bob Shaw and two relievers yielded only two hits. Henry Aaron slugged his 16th homer, breaking a shutout in the sixth. The win ended Houston’s five-game skid. Shaw took the loss in a hard luck outing.
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Lost Act Found in Logical Mystery
A quirky column notes that when something vanishes the most logical clue is a lost act or agreement. The piece wittily explores how missing actions reveal underlying assumptions and prompt reevaluation of plans. It reads as a playful nudge to examine what is unspoken.
Weeklong slow pitch and softball schedule listed
The schedule for June 3 to June 8 outlines multiple games each day across leagues. Matchups include Martins versus Swiss Colony and Eagles No 1 versus Heeren and Coplien, with times ranging from 7 p.m. to 9:15 p.m. Civil entities include several.local teams such as EUB Church, Fireman, and Baumgartners among others.
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Eagles No. 2
Baumgartners
Lanz Hardware
Power and Light
Chalet Cheese
Grace Lutheran
Dormans
Wisconsin Liquid Feed
South Wayne
Severson Construction Co
Dillon Schultz Pace Victories In Softball Practice
In a Recreation Park softball doubleheader FFA defeated Explorers 11 to 2 behind Terry Dillon four for four and Roger Kubly two hits. Commercial Bank beat Judo 12 to 6 as Ken Schultz four for four and Homer Marshall three for four led the offense with Tom Bell pacing Judo.
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Gordon Blum
Dick Swiggum
Jim Zuhlke
Ken Schultz
Homer Marshall
Tom Bell
Jack Kloepping
Duane Davis
Bob Prien
Dodgeville, Belmont Set Rematch In WIAA Baseball Meet
In Sauk City yesterday Dodgeville defeated Baraboo 7-4 while Belmont beat Cassville 14-7. The two teams meet today to decide who advances to the State tournament. Mick Ctandene fueled the Dodgeville win with a three hit performance against Baraboo.
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Early Wynn Sees Arm Ready For Return With Indians
Former star pitcher Early Wynn aims for a 300th victory with Cleveland after signing with the Indians at age 43. He says his arm could yield a couple more seasons and reflects on past teams and his readiness to pitch, contingent on manager Birdie Tebbetts.
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Jones Wins Record 500 Mile Race Purse In Indy
Parnelli Jones, 29, of Torrance Calif., takes the winner’s share of a record 500 mile purse at Indianapolis. Eddie Sachs, 36, Detroit, had accused Jones’ car of oil spills triggering a spin out. After a motel bar dust up, Jones clinched $148 581 and the car owner J C Agajanian’s share.
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Hawkins Takes Lead At Speedway Festival Open Second Round
Indianapolis motor speedway hosts the Speedway Festival Open with Jred Hawkins holding a two stroke edge into the second round as leaders seek downhill records and a $50,000 purse.
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Sox Win Big as Buzhardt Shuts Out Boston 6-0
Chicago White Sox beat the Red Sox 6-0 behind John Buzhardt as Nelson Fox Pete Ward and Charlie Maxwell each collected three hits. Buzhardt moved to 5-2 with his second shutout of the season, while Joe Horlen and Dave Morehead were set to pitch next. In Chicago, Lindy McDaniel preserved a 2-1 Cubs win over Philadelphia with bases loaded relief, Lou Brock, Billy Williams and Ron Santo contributing for the Cubs.
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Army Seeks Bandsmen for Enlistment Option
Army recruiter Donald Bettine says the service needs bandsmen especially horn flute oboe clarinet and bassoon players for U S Army Bands. Applicants audition, may choose a band, enlist after acceptance, complete eight weeks basic training and then attend a Band Training Element before assignment.
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U.S
Yankees Shut Out Indians 4-0 Ties AL Lead With Baltimore
Yesterday's game saw Whitey Ford and the Yankees hold Cleveland to three hits in a 4-0 victory. Charlie Dees led the offense with three hits and a crucial homer as New York moved to a share of the American League lead with Baltimore.
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Memorial Day Travels and Local Notices in Green County
Monticello reports Memorial Day visits by Mrs. O. D. Curtis and Anna Francis to relatives in Wisconsin and Massachusetts. Residents Jonathan, Schwers, and Gessler families are noted visiting, with trips to Charlotte, Lena, Rice Lake, and New Glarus. Classifieds mention Paul Miller in Orfordville seeking conservation work and a local pony sale purchase by Pete and Selma Wunschel.
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Janesville
Albert Knobel
Edmund Dooley
Fred Escher
Clark Dooley
Joey
William Escher
Timmy
Madison
Fennimore
Ralph Cairns
Richard Gassen
Steve
Framingham
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Ida Voegels
Henry Grunder
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Jerry Anderson
Cumberland
R. H. Schoonover
Adam Duerst
Fred Roethlisberger
Henry Herschieb
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Barbara
Sylvia Curtis
Doris Wagner
Louise Gessler
New Glarus
Anna Gerber
Winslow
Arnold Zueger
Betty Zueger
Wayne Wagenecht
Lena
Dale Haverson
Heather and
Chip
Brookfield
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Hazel Becker
Paul FE. Miller
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Orfordville
Bar Head Backs Warren Scolding
Walter E. Craig head of the American Bar Association said Chief Justice Warren was justified in criticizing the bar for slow action on three proposed constitutional amendments. Warren warned the bar’s silence on the changes risks abdicating public responsibility.
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School To Be Named For Grid Star Davis
Elmira New York announces its old high school will be renamed Ernie Davis Junior High in 1964. The Elmira Free Academy once attended by Davis will become a junior high, while a new Elmira Free Academy senior high is planned for completion in 1964. Ernie Davis a Syracuse All America halfback died this month at age 23 from leukemia and was a Negro star celebrated for his football career.
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Memorial Weather Talks and Haymaking Prognosis
The piece notes pleasant Memorial Day weather but asks for more rain for haymaking. Bill Hartwig predicts rain once haymaking starts, while noting current fields are sparse. A pony watches TV, Selma plans to ride to work, and Ernie Wegmueller cites Richland Creek Water shed’s annual picnic tomorrow at Alfred Baumgartner's pond, hoping for rain.
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Area farmers push on with tilling despite drought
The text notes strong farmer interest in tilling amid dry weather. Art Fish claims Earl Grenzow finished his job and moved to Jerry Jordans at Juda. A long list suggests optimism that rainfall will return in volume.
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Freid Praises Milwaukee Amid Bravery Hopeful Review
Kristine Freid claims Milwaukee is the greatest during a week visit. Under cross examination she admits the Braves could be winning more games.
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Moonbeam) Freidrich
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Waterway and Drain Projects Reported Complete in Nearby Areas
Soil Conservationist Gene Proess notes Vern Johns rude finished the water way for Bob Wells and began work at Walter Olsen's near Monticello. Vice Schiller reports completion of John Vance Wall's surface drain at Brodhead.
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4H Leaders Attend Land Judging Clinic on WEKZ Farm
Monday morning 4H adult leaders will join a land judging clinic at the WEKZ radio station farm. Cal Kraemer asks participants depart from the Agricultural building by 9 30 with a noon finish planned.
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Johnson Named Braves Public Relations Director
Milwaukee. Ernie Johnson, former Milwaukee Braves pitcher and later administrative assistant to president John McHale, was named public relations director, succeeding Donald Davidson who had held the post since 1953. Davidson will focus on travel, with McHale noting the need to boost fan service and team travel coordination. Bob Allen remains assistant public relations director.
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Donald Davidson
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Duffy Lewis
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Merger Fraud Charged in Case and ATC Deal
The US Court of Appeals ordered reinstate a stockholder Borak suit over the 1957 merger of J. S. Case Co. and American Tractor Corp. It found possible fraud and self-dealing by Case and ATC directors, and ruled no bond was required to sustain the suit.
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American Tractor Corp
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Ind
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Carl H. Borak
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Frederick Mercer
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Roger Kiley
Mercer
ATC
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Moore Signs Contract With Packers for Fourth NFL Season
Green Bay announces halfback Tom Moore has signed for his fourth NFL season. Moore filled in last year for injured Paul Hornung, had a 3.1 rushing average and 11 receptions for 100 yards, with two touchdowns.
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All Stars Coach Otto Graham to Lead Coasts Guards Star Team
Otto Graham football coach and athletic director at the United States Coast Guard Academy will again coach the College All Stars in the annual game against the NFL champions, the Chicago Tribune announced Friday night.
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Otto Graham
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Three Hundred Eighteen Prisons Freed After Ruling
Three hundred eighteen prisoners were released en masse from Lincoln Heights jail this week after a California Supreme Court ruling invalidated arrests for drunkenness under city ordinances.
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