This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 10 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Monroe Evening Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1971
Page
5
In New York AP reports Canonero II, Kentucky bred but Venezuela owned, remains the talk of the racing world after finishing fourth in the Belmont Stakes. The owner Pedro denies reports of a sale while attorneys and accountants weigh the horse’s future, with sale negotiations likely forthcoming.
Baptista signals will sell Canonero II after the Belmont regardless of outcome. Scialom reports strong buyer interest with six calls. Florida groups denied deals while Caracas interest emerges. Canonero II healed from a skin rash and hind foot infection but trainer cautions on training pace before the 142 mile race. Pass Catcher quietly wins at Belmont Park and heads to Monmouth Park.
Saturday and Sunday results include Baltimore over Milwaukee and Minnesota edging Cleveland. California defeats Boston while Kansas City wins at New York and Oakland beats Washington. Monday brings several games including Houston over Pittsburgh and Atlanta past Chicago in extra innings.
The Monroe Junior Legion Baseball team begins practices this week under High School Coach Marty Deignan for an 18 game summer schedule. Home games are at Recreation Park with doubleheaders, bus travel for away games, and a mix of Western Wisconsin and Northern Illinois opponents.
Monroe High School announces 1971-72 football wrestling and basketball schedules. Football begins Aug 17 with a nine game slate starting Sept 4 at Monroe against Marshfield Columbus. wrestling features the Tri-State Tournament in Madison. basketball includes four nonconference games plus a full Badger Conference slate and post season districts regionals and state.
Neenah secures Class A team title after mile relay breaks state record by three tenths, tying Baraboo for top with 14 points apiece. Whitewater wins Class B, Kohler and Peshtigo share Class C crown. multiple track records and area winners noted across divisions.
Fred Steinmark 21, University of Texas football star, dies in Houston after a bone tumor led to leg amputation 17 months after initial cancer diagnosis. He had returned to Austin, assisted as a coach and scout last season, and had marriage plans before his illness.
Milwaukee starter Marty Pattin says he blew the lead in a 4-3 loss to Baltimore. Frank Robinson hit a homer in the seventh after homering in the fourth, giving the Orioles a 4-2 edge. Ellie Hendricks and Al Yates also connected in a game highlighted by Pattin's rough outing and a disputed swollen hand.
Dave Hanson won the batting trophy with a .404 average and 23 hits while Mike Molitor secured the point award with 332 points and 15 runs. Mike Wandfluh earned the defensive award with a .321 average and only two errors, and Randy Naef posted a 2.08 ERA with 77 innings.
The Monroe Park and Recreation Department starts the Little League season with three clinics for 10, 11, and 12 year olds at Twining Park west diamond. Eight teams are set Arrow Sales, A & W Drive-In, Coplien Insurance & Realty, 1st Federal Savings, Martin's Sport Shop, Monroe Glass Co., Monroe Police, and S&C TV. Coaches are still needed. interested men should call the park office.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.