Nationals Lead In Softball Race
Four teams played at Recreation Park as Major League softball entered its first full week. Gemplers beat Brodhead 5-3 while Northwestern National won 11-2 over Helland and Hein. Isely led Gemplers with a homer and two hits, Witt starred for Northwestern with a three for three day, and Bahler earned the win. Next: Simmons vs Gemplers, Northwestern National vs Brodhead.
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Watertown Slow Pitch Tourney Seeks Teams
The Watertown Chamber of Commerce announced applications are open for the second annual Slow Pitch Softball Tournament set for July 13, 14, 20 and 21. The event expands from 16 inch balls to include 12 inch balls, with up to 32 teams per division and individual awards for each.
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Basilio to Meet Robinson in September NYC Bout
Carmine Basilio agreed to fight middleweight champion Sugar Ray Robinson in a September bout set in New York. The pairing, announced Thursday, positions two famed fighters for a high profile showdown in the metropolis.
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Phillies Beat Redlegs 6 2 to Take Series 2 1
Robin Roberts limits Cincinnati to eight hits as Philadelphia wins 6 2 to clinch the series. Stan Lopata and Bob Bowman hit two run homers while Rip Repulski adds a solo shot. Dodgers games postponed by fog as Chicago White Sox sweep Boston 3 2 and Yankees pound Cleveland 14 5 in the AL action.
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Mickey Mantle
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Harness Race Set At St Mary Of The Lake June 23
St Mary of the Lake parish in Westport schedules its seventh annual harness race and horse show for Sunday June 23 at Wilamar Farm on the north shore of Lake Mendota along County Trunk M. The event features local teams and exhibits. Proceeds benefit parish activities and youth programs.
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Braves coach under pressure as lineup shifts spark doubt
New York Giants beat Atlanta 2 0 as Fred Haney defends frequent lineup changes amid a slump. He plans Logan at short and OConnell at second for a four game series with Pittsburgh, restoring a veteran core after injuries and recent youth trial.
Trout Stockings in County Streams Announced
Harold A. Pederson state conservation warden reported 2 414 rainbow trout between 9 and 14 inches were stocked in three county streams yesterday from the Wisconsin Conservation Department as part of an annual quota of about 19 000. Boxed stocks included Dougherty 600 Hefty 920 and Sawmill 894 with more plantings planned this summer. Pederson noted cloudy waters above normal levels and fair fishing improving with warmer weather. Nearby Zanders Lake anglers enjoy strong fishing including large black bass and jumbo bluegills amid productive fly fishing.
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Dearborn Pace Sets Star Field of ThreeYearOlds
The top three-year-olds were announced for the Ft Dearborn Pace at Sportsman's Park Cicero Illinois with a $15000 purse. Stars include Amigo Hal Cheyenne Goose Golden Ella Golden Miss Great Adios Rapid Goose and Silk Byrd as part of Sportsman's Park 78 night program. The meet also features 32 large stakes and a Grand Circuit in August with $500000 more in purses.
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Game of Week TV to air Braves road games in Wisconsin
Milwaukee Braves president Joseph Cairnes announced that NBCs Game of the Week will televise all road games but Wisconsin will be blacked out in the Milwaukee area. The first Wisconsin telecast will be June 8 at 12 30 p.m. CDT against the Pittsburgh Pirates.
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Wiffi Smith Tops LPGA Championship Lead
Wiffi Smith shot a 32 36 68 to take the lead in the opening round of the Ladies PGA Championship in Pittsburgh.
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Pro Am Tourney Set For Monday Swiss Cheese Open At Monroe
More than 100 top professionals and amateurs expected for the 19th annual Swiss Cheese Open at Monroe Country Club. Pro James Forbes says play begins Monday to beat afternoon crowd, with daylight saving time boosting rounds before dark. Prizes awarded for pro low gross and best ball, plus closest tee shots on par threes and a longest drive prize. Players include Hank Gardner and local stars Steve Caravello Tony Veech Manuel de la Torre, with breakfast, stag tourney, and cheese gifts marking the event.
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Moon) Molinaro
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Baseball scoreboard leaders and schedules set
The AMERICAN LEAGUE standings list Chicago leading with 31 wins and a 12.7 pace, New York 27 at 18 percent, Cleveland 23 21, Detroit 24 23, and Kansas City 20 26. The NATIONAL LEAGUE shows Cincinnati 29 17, Brooklyn 26 17, Philadelphia 27 18, Milwaukee 25 19, New York 20 27, Pittsburgh 15 30, and Chicago 13 28. Friday through Sunday games and postponed notes are listed for both leagues.
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Stars Pitching and Hitting Dominate Braves and Indians
Yesterday Ruben Gomez and the Giants shut out the Braves 2-0 on four singles to become the National League top winner with seven. Bill Skowron of the Yankees drove in five runs with four hits in a 14-5 victory over the Indians and batted 10-for-14 in the three game sweep.
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Uniforms Issued For Monroe Legion Squad Opener
Final practice for Monroe state line junior legion base ball opens at Brodhead Legion Field. Sixteen uniforms issued for 6 p m opener. traveling squad includes players from Monroe Monticello Argyle New Glarus Browntown.
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Butch) Myers
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