Monroe Highs Escape In State Golf and Tennis Action
Monroe's golf team led by Bill Biffle and the Forbes brothers posted 334 at Racine Meadowbrook in a strong state opening, with Racine Horlick 310 and Racine Park 313 ahead. Tennis saw Stoughton, Shorewood and Milwaukee East push to the finals as Madison West and Manitowoc led, with Whitefish Bay and Neenah tied in points as play continued.
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Dick Blanc
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Jim Hardell
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Monroe Club Hosts Golfers for Annual State Pro Tourney
Monroe Country club hosts about 219 golf clubs from across the state for the annual Monroe tournament of the State Professional Golfers Association. Pros will play in three games with two amateurs from their own clubs. James Forbes predicts a bigger, better event than last year, which drew stars like Butch Krueger and George Kinsman from Beloit and Three Lakes.
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Monroe
State Professional Golfers Association
James Forbes
Butch Krueger
Beloit
George Kinsman
Three Lakes
National League and American League Scoreboard Report
National League standings and past results show Brooklyn leading with St. Louis, New York, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Cincinnati, and Chicago in close pursuit. American League features New York atop the standings with Detroit and Boston nearby. schedules include day games and twin bills amid rain delays. The Potomac River float section of Washington D C has long been called Hamburg and Funkstown.
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Junior Legion Ball Doubleheader Set
The Monroe Junior Legion opens its 1950 season with a Sunday doubleheader at Recreation Park. They face New Glarus at 2 p.m. and Beloit at 8 p.m. Beloit, defending state champions, bring star pitcher Bob Shaffer, while Monroe’s lineup features Wood from Beloit transfer Bob Carter and four pitchers from a four man staff.
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Dick Wainwright
Ed Loetfel
Dan Courtney
Jerry Dwyer
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Bill Purcell
Jack Calder
Ernie Vogler
Charley Blum
Gene Mason
Leo Butts
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Hardell
Bob Carter
Walt Brandli
Lena
Paul Good
Gus Schmitt
Bill Beach
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Ohio State coach Tippy Dye resigns to lead Washington
Tippy Dye of Ohio State quits as Buckeyes coach to take the Washington Huskies job. Washington offers about 9,000 dollars annually versus 3,200 at Ohio State, making the move a financial decision amid a wave of Big Ten coaching changes for 1950 51. Also notes a separate California horse race at Golden Gate with a $20,000 stake and potential earnings record.
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Tippy Dye
Ohio State
University of Washington
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Iowa
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Milwaukee Wins in Big Card M A A Game
Milwaukee defeated St. Paul 11 to 6 as Al Lake man hit two home runs and drove in seven runs in an American Association contest. Minneapolis beat Kansas City 9 to 6 while Toledo Madhens toppled Columbus Red Birds 7 to 5.
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Kansas City
Toledo Madhens
Columbus Red Birds
Celebrities Tourney Opens With Stars From Stage Sports And States
Top actors athletes and politicos compete in the national golf tourney at Army Navy Country Club 36 holes to raise funds against juvenile delinquency. Foursomes include Marlene and Alice Bauer Peg Kirk Bettye Mims White Danoff Babe Didrikson Zaharias Patty Berg Marilyn Smith Pat O Sullivan Bob Hope with Frank Sinatra Gordon MacRae and George Fazio among others.
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Army-Navy Country Club
Bauer Sisters
Marlene and
Alice
Midland
Tex
Peg Kirk
Findlay
Ohio
Bettye Mims White Danoff
Dallas
Babe Didrikson Zaharias
Patty Berg
Marilyn Smith
Pat O'Sullivan
Milton Berle
Danny Kaye
Arthur Godfrey
Bob Hope
Frankie Sinatra
Gordon Macrae
George Fazio
Big Time Scouts On Hoefts Trail
Oshkosh star 18 year old Bill Hoeft faces Manitowoc in a final high school game watched by major league scouts including Branch Rickey Jr and Hank Greenberg. Hoeft has 19 wins and one loss, plus extensive Legion play, with rumors of a $40,000 bonus offer and a choice guided by coach Schneider and his parents. He may opt for minor league seasoning over a signing bonus.
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Manitowoc
Bill Hoeft
Hoeft
Oshkosh
Branch Rickey Jr
Brooklyn Dodgers
Hank Greenberg
Cleveland Indians
American Legion
Philadelphia Phillies
E. J. (Snitz) Schneider
Milwaukee
Bill
Rapids Tumble Sees Wisconsin Rapids Drop to Fifth
Wisconsin Rapids fell to fifth place after a 7-3 defeat by the Janesville Cubs on Friday night. The loop also saw Sheboygan beat Wausau 2-1, while Appleton at Fond du Lac and Green Bay at Oshkosh were postponed due to rain.
Student Electrocuted At Park Picnic Near Superior
Ray Bloom, 21, a student at Superior State Teachers College, died after contacting a high tension power line while climbing a tree at Patterson State Park, 12 miles south of Superior, Friday night.
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Ray Bloom
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Madison Sheriff Appoints William Orthy to Succeed Manthey
William Orthy of Portage was appointed Columbia county sheriff by Governor Rennebohm to serve the remainder of Edward Manthey's term. Orthy has served as undersheriff for years and will work with an undersheriff for the term.
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Columbia County
Rennebohm
Edward Manthey
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Any-Deer Season Backed by Wisconsin County Congresses
Wisconsin counties vote to approve an any deer season starting November 20 as a nine day gun hunt. Delegates from Green and Lafayette counties outline representation for the congress meeting in Madison. Forty eight of 71 counties favor any deer with others split on forked antlered period and various buck seasons. Recommendations will guide regulations for the conservation commission. The state has seen deer numbers swell, prompting concerns over starvation and browse destruction.
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Myron Stair
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Ben Maddresl
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Albany
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Brodhead
Lafayette
Roy Simpson
Argyle
Robert Franz
Darlington
Walter E. Gould
Blanchardsville
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Art Bertram
Shullsburg
Rex Graham
South Wayne
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Conservation Commission
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State Line and Dairyland Loop Games Scheduled
Two area baseball leagues post full programs for a rainy weekend. State Line slate features Monroe Cards at New Glarus, Viota at Monticello, Argyle at Belleville, with Blanchardville Blues on a bye. Dairyland Loop highlights undefeated Browntown versus Lena at Browntown, plus Gra tiot facing Woodford and Shullsburg at Nora.
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Blanchardville Blues
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Woodford
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New Softball League Begins Play at Twin Grove Diamonds
A new softball league opens Monday with games at Twin Grove lighted diamonds between Rock City Rockets and Union Hill. Tuesday features Rock Grove vs Juda Merchants at Twin Grove. Teams include Jefferson Center Juda Merchants Union Hill Rock City and Rock Grove. Roger Rockey manages Jefferson club.
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Vic Wertz Slugger Leads Tigers as They Rally Past A's
Detroit Tigers power through a twilight night doubleheader 8-1 and 16-5 at home. Vic Wertz drives in five in game one and adds two in game two while Johnny Groth homers in the nightcap. The Sox beat the Yankees 6-5 in 12 innings as Vic Raschi takes the loss and Vic Wertz remains a key figure in Detroit's push.
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Tourney Set Back For High School Baseball State Meet
Menasha Wis reports the third annual state high school baseball tournament was postponed Friday due to heavy rain and will open today with finals Monday night. First round games feature the state's eight top prep teams followed by semi finals with the four winners tonight.
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Mangrum Takes Lead In Fort Wayne Open
Mangrum of Chicago held a three stroke lead entering the third round of the $15,000 Fort Wayne open at Orchard Ridge Country club. Wind up to 35 mph tested players with 67 67 134, while Cary Middlecoff and Ed Oliver trailed with 137 and 67 70 respectively.
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