Slowpitch Season Off to Fast Start in 1966
The 1966 Slowpitch season opens with 16 games this week after minimal rainouts. Pat's Tap leads the Open with a 2-0 start as TriState Breeders and City Taxi remain undefeated in the Major. Curtiss and Tom's Silo Service lead the Classic, while Dormans tops the Minor with 2-0. Schedule details follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Prien
Slowpitch Commission
Jim Harke
Gary Philis
Duke Phillips
Curt Kohl
Pat
TriState Breeders
City Taxi
Curtiss and
Tom's Silo Service
Dorman’s
Alphorn Lounge
AD Sports
K-T
Open
Pat’s
Hubers
Swiss Colony
Swiggum’s
Heeren and
Coplien
Major—City Taxi
Tri- State
Phillips 66
Power and Light
Martins
Grace Luther
Hube
Swiggums
Pat's Tap T
Pat's Tap II
Grace Lutheran
EUB
Curtiss
Eagles No. I
Chalet Cheese
Power-Light
Monroe Machine
Firemen
Milwaukee Cheese
Pat's Tap’ No. 1
Heeren
TriState
Junction House
Bethel
Eagles No. II
St. John’s
Little League Play Will Start Tuesday
Little League begins Tuesday June 7 at 7 p.m. at the high school diamond. All boys wishing to play should attend for team selection. If weather disrupts, the meeting moves to the fire station. a batting film may be shown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wisling
National League standings and Friday results summary
The National League standings show San Francisco at 32 17, Los Angeles 29 19, with Pittsburgh 27 20 and Philadelphia 26 20 in pursuit. Friday results include New York 6 Los Angeles 2 and Pittsburgh 7 Houston 2, plus Philadelphia 6 San Francisco 1 and St. Louis 3 Atlanta 2. Sunday's schedule features LA at NY and SF at Philadelphia among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Fran
Los Angeles
Pittsburgh
Phila
Houston
St Loui
Cincinnati
New York
Atlanta
Chicago
Philadelphia
San Francisco
St. Louis
Cleveland
Baltimore
Detroit
California
Washington
Minnesota
Boston
Kansas City
Judi Bissig Crowned Monticello Archery Queen
Judi Bissig daughter of Mr and Mrs Roy Bissig was chosen Monticello Archery Queen by the Monticello Bowhunters Club and will compete for Area II archery queen on Sunday June 26 Area II covers Madison Darlington Janesville Beloit Brooklyn and Monticello The six archery queens will join Dairy Day parade in Monticello on June 25 with one to be crowned Area II queen at the club shoot the next day
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stuna James
Judi Bissig
Roy Bissig
Monticello
Monticello Bowhunters Club
Wisconsin Field Archery Association
Madison
Darlington
Janesville
Beloit
Brooklyn
Norm Nelson Wins Grand Rapids Race
Auto Club stock car champion Norm Nelson of Racine Wisconsin won a 100 lap U S A C race on Grand Rapids Speedrome half mile track extending his 1966 title bid. Don White of Keokuk Iowa led 60 laps before tire trouble dropped him back as Nelson completed 50 miles in 41 53.9.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Auto Club
U.S.A.C
Grand Rapids
Stars Pitching Paces White Sox 8-0 Win Over Washington
Yesterday Jack Lamabe of Chicago tossed a three-hitter for his second shutout in five days, as the White Sox beat Washington 8-0. Fred Whitfield of Cleveland drove in five runs with three singles and a homer in the Indians 6-5 victory over Minnesota. Anthony Kujawa is named basketball coach at Milwaukee Jordan High School, succeeding Gene Sehramka who resigns as athletic director.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Lamabe
Chicago
White Sox
Washington
Fred Whitfield
Cleveland
Indians
Minnesota
Cage
Milwaukee
Anthony Kujawa
Milwaukee Jordan High School
Gene Sehramka
Foyt to Drive New Vehicle in Rex Mays Classic
A. J. Foyt of Houston Texas will drive a Lotus Ford, purchased from Scotland's Jimmy Clark, in the Rex Mays Classic 100 mile race at State Fair Park Milwaukee on Sunday. Clark's Lola Ford Indy car and the defending winner Graham Hill will also be in the race field with 47 entries and 22 starting spots. Notable entrants include Mario Andretti and Parnelli Jones, both former national champions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwaukee
A. J. Foyt
Houston
Texas
Rex Mays
State Fair Park
Foyt
Scotland
Jimmy Clark
Graham Hill
England
Ohio
Clark
Mario Andretti
Nazareth
Boat Club Holds Year s Inspection
The Monroe boat club held its annual meeting at the Rock River Beloit and passed coast guard inspection. Jerry Kleckler presided at the business meeting with a barbecue and picnic. Cruisemaster for the month was Jack LaBorde. Next meeting planned for June with Alton Benfer in charge of arrangements. Members present included multiple local couples and families from Orangeville Monroe Monticello Juda and Beloit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monroe
Liu
Rock River
Beloit
Coast Guard
Jerry Kleckler
Jack LaBorde
Alton Benfer
Orangeville
Lester Witt
Softball Play Besins Monday League Opens
Play Besins league opens Monday at Recreation Park with two games. Fifteen teams registered in Major and Minor leagues including Commercial Bank, Savings Bank, Treuthardts, Lena, Hubers, Hughes Mobile Homes, New Glarus, First National Bank, Bernets Truckers, Pleasant Hill Cheese, Bank of Juda, Agrico, FFA, Woodford, Browntown Mill, and Gladiators.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duran
Recreation Park
Commercial and Savings Bank
Treuthardts
Lena
Hubers
Hughes Mobile Homes
New Glarus
First National Bank
Bernets Truckers
Pleasant Hill Cheese
Bank of Judo
Agrico
FFA
Woodford
Browntown Mill
Gladitors
Commercial Bank
Bernets
Bank of Juda
Hughes
Commercis Bank
Gladiators
Broncos Sign Two Rookies From Texas A and I and Drake
The Denver Broncos have signed two rookie split ends Ronald Holiday 26 a Texas A and I graduate and Stephen Valasek 21 who played for Drake in 1964.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Broncos
Denver, Colo
Denver Broncos
Ronald Holiday
Texas A and I
Stephen Valasek
Drake
Conservation notes and local farming updates in Kenosha
A weathered survey of hay fields and late planting hints from the soil conservation service, with crews at work for Benkert, Leland Miller, Vern Johnsrud, Ken Peterson, Arnie Alme, and others in Monroe, York, Argyle, Exeter, Jefferson, Spring Grove, and Monticello. Plus a state PGA event unfolds at Kenosha Country Club. Mike Bencriscutto defends title.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Soil Conservation Service
Ken Klassy
Enn Benkert
Leland Miller
Monroe Township
Vern Johnsrud
Lester Moen
York
Ken Peterson
Bob Aiich
Argyle
Arnie Alme
Bob Stauffer
Joe Pee Ee
Meishing Gilbert King
Exeter
Vic Schiller
Lawrence Raymer
Jefferson Township
Alfred Zweil
Spring Grove Township
Bakery Sold At New Glarus
Mr and Mrs Curtney Matzinger have purchased the New Glarus Bakery from Herman and June Matzinger. Curtney is a New Glarus High School graduate who studied at Dunwoody Baking School in Minneapolis. He served two years in the army and will run the bakery with his wife who will live above the shop. The elder Matzingers retire and move to the Elmer Figs home on Second Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Curtney Matzinger
Glarus
Herman Matzinger
Matzinger
New Glarus High School
Dunwoody Baking School
Minneapolis
Minn
United States
Zurich
Switzerland
Elmer Figs
Second Street
Curtney Matzingers
Monroe Common Council Approves Parking Ramp Bids
Special meeting of Monroe Common Council on May 25 1966 approved low bids for the new municipal parking ramp. Resolutions accept electrical and general construction bids, reject plumbing bids and readvertise, and authorize license transfers and operator licenses for several individuals. Several residents attended. city clerk noted adjournment after routine business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. R. Ekum
Aldermen
Snively
Kirchner
Tschudy
Simpson
Chambers
Flisram
Coplien
Goetz Theatres
Robert H. Hendrickson
18Th Avenue
Clinton L. Blackbourn
14Th Street
Edward Nittenegger Jr
Sth
Wm. R. Eberhardt
8Th Street
Louise E. Eberhardt
Paul H. Kammerode
24Th Street
Shively
O. T. Havey Electric Company
City of
Monroe
Board of Public Works
C. T. Havey Electric Company
Madison
Wisconsin
Monroe Municipal
Kenneth F. Sullivan
Common Council
Sx. Ekum
Goetz Theaters
11Th Street
16Th Avenue
W. R
Alderman Coplien
Judiciary Committee
Planning Commission
Anne
R. Ekum
Finance and Taxation Committee
Hilton E. Kirchner
Olin E. Flisram
Harold H. Snively
W. R. Ekur
F. M. Bray
Spring Grove News Briefs From Mrs Mohns Era
Numerous short notices list visits and calls among Spring Grove residents and neighbors. People travel to Pec tonica Rockford Chicago Monroe Downers Grove Evansville Kentucky and Rock City to visit relatives and attend doctor visits with mentions of St. Clare Hospital Pearl City and Mon roe Manor. Several birthdays are noted including an 83rd celebration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Kundert
Allen Taylor
Pectonica
Taylor
Canada
Ray Hawkins
Herbert Hawkins
Josie Stocker
Reuben
Oakley
Victoria Raber
Rockford
Sam Wendler
Janesville
Chicago
Carl Montefelt
Martha Pola
Rock City
Fred Kloepping
Monroe Manor
St. Clare Hospital
Dora Leuzinger
Allie Bradey
Pearl City
Gilbert Wendler
Dan Olson
Howard Wallace
Tammy
North Freedom
Otto Uphoff
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Dorman
Tcellgom
Norm Nelson
Grand Rapids, Midi
Boat Club
Zink
UW Madison
Dave Zink
Wolaston
Mass
Down To
Art Fish
Ben Schmid
Clarno
Delbert Blum
Blum Brothers
Fred and
Bob
Jordan
Ralph Kubly
Don Pfister
The
Monroe Jaycees
Art Tschuay
Kenosha
Wisconsin Professional Golfers Association
Kenosha Country Club
Mike Bencriscutto
Racine
Schwoegler
Harold H., Snively
Jerry 1
Evan C. Chambers
Robert E. Tschudy
Alderman Tschudy
Alderman Snively
Pre
Common Council of the City
Robert H. Hendrikson
18Th Ave
Wis
Edward Niffenegger, Jr
8Th Ave
14Th St
8Th St
Ing
Kum
Khopping
Alfred Pinnow
Melvin Wendler
Marikay
Carolyn” Wendler
William Dade
Shelli
Brodhead
James Lewis
Donald Pinnow
Leon Rahn
Woodstock
Elisworth Rosheisen
Spring Grove
Mrs. Herbert Mohns
Virgil Hawthorn
William Hawthorne
Ellsworth Roshjeisen
Alvin Tim
Heribert Mohns
Fritz Kundert
Evansville
Will Meinert
Kentucky
Richard Anderson
Bessie Kruger
Vernadine Gil
Downers Grove
Maude Bryant
Grace Hartman
Ben Casey
Howe
Weenid
Sue
Stone
Enid
Neal Adams
Captain
Esays XI
Jupiter
By Leslie Turner
Aarz
V. T. Hamlin
Julius
Napoleon
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