USOC backs AAU role in Olympic prep
The USOC approved a rule giving any recognized U S governing body majority membership on over 20 Olympic sports committees, boosting AAU control of key committees like track and swimming and reducing NCAA influence. NCAA leaders warned the move signals broader school cutbacks in Olympic involvement and finance.
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Chicago
National Collegiate Athletic Association
U.S. Olympic Committee
Amateur Athletic Union
USOC
U.S
AAU
NCAA
National Association of Amateur Oarsmen
Jack Sulger
Sulger
Bill Reed
Big Ten
Dishar
Beloit Wins 1965 Spring State Baseball Title
Beloit defeated Manitowoc in the championship game to claim the 1965 Spring State title after overcoming Juda and Orfordville in earlier rounds. Monroe’s Ernie Vogler, a Wisconsin Rapids teacher, watched, while Waunakee’s Jim Price, a Albany High graduate, led the Warriors. The piece notes upcomings in regional play and summer schedules for surrounding communities.
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Beloit
Monroe
Juda
Orfordville
Wisconsin Rapids
Manitowoc
Ernie Vogler
Little Waunakee
Madison
Warriors of
Waunakee
Purple Knights
Chauncey Michelson
Waunakee Warriors
Jim Price
Albany High
Wisconsin
Gayle Quinn
West Bend
New Glarus and
Argyle
State Line
Muscoda
Platteville
Cuba City
June Sprint Entries Could Climb to 200
ELKHART LAKE Entries for the Road America June Sprints near 180 and could reach 200. Defending champion Ralph Salyer of Hammond Indiana leads in a Chevy powered Cro-Sal Cheetah. Challengers include prior winners Jim Hall of Midland Texas and Augie Pabst of Milwaukee. The race awards the President's Cup, a national SCCA trophy.
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Elkhart Lake
Road America
Ralph Salyer
Hammond
Ind
Jim Hall
Midland
Tex
Augie Pabst
Milwaukee
Sports Car Club of America
Rose Drives Monster To Great Lakes Victory
UNION GROVE Wisconsin Doug Rose of Akron Ohio drove the Green Monster to victory in two of three races at the Great Taes Dagaway Sunday beating Bob Tatroe of Detroit in the Bonneville Avenger Rose set a track record of 240 miles an hour Lowell Dahlef Stoughton won the nitro fuel division with a speed of 181.81 mph and John Ruttera of Kenosha took the gas dragster division at 176.47 mph.
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Union Grove
Wis
Doug Rose
Akron
Ohio
Bob Tatroe
Detroit
Rose
Lowell Dahlef Stoughton
John Ruttera
Kenosha
Monroe Area Reunions Schedule and Humor Tips
Ron Johnson warns Ollie Fink about missing transport to Camp McCoy for two weeks of outdoor work. Our Helen June initiates reunion season with events in Orangeville and Monroe including golf at Monroe Country Club. Reunions run June 10 through June 26 at Windy Acres and VFW sites with varied activities and light admonitions on moderation and dessert.
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Ron Johnson
Monroe
Orangeville
Windy Acres
VFW
Monroe Country Club
Cage mentor dies in New Jersey coach Peter Caruso
Peter Caruso, longtime basketball coach at the U.S. Maritime Academy Kings Point NY and former college coach, died Sunday at Veterans Hospital East Orange NJ.
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Cage
East Orange
N.J
Peter Caruso
U.S. Maritime Academy
Kings Point
N.Y
Veterans Hospital
Amalfitano Keeps Faith In Uncertain Cubs Role
Joe Amalfitano, 30, utility infielder for the Chicago Cubs, reflects on a long career shaped by first-year players and roster uncertainty. He explains his swingman value, versatility across infield positions, and the mental discipline required to stay productive when not in the lineup. He also notes his leadership and willingness to help teammates like Glenn Beckett.
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NEW York
NEA
Joe Amalfitano
Chicago Cubs
Cubs
Amalfitano
Ron Samford
New York Giants
Lve
Joe
Giants
Glenn Beckett
Buick Wins 50 Mile Paul Bunyan Speedway Race
Harold Smith of Dayton Ohio drove a Steeck Buick to victory at the inaugural Paul Bunyan auto race at Minnesota state fairgrounds Minne sota claiming 1800 dollars. Tom Bigelow Whitewater Wisconsin finished tenth in a Chevrolet earning 150 dollars.
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ST. Paul, Minn
Harold Smith
Dayton
Ohio
Paul Bunyan
Minnesota State Fairgrounds
Tom
Mystery of Leaves Turning Gold to Purple Remains Unsolved
Scientists acknowledge the process behind how green leaves shift to gold purple remains not fully understood. Researchers note complex pigment changes and environmental factors influence color outcomes.
Golf Happenings At Monroe Club Invite Sees 100 Signups
Monroe Country Club golf pro Jim Forbes announces over 100 golfers signed up for the annual Invitational this Thursday. Prizes total more than a dozen for events from straightest tee shot to closest second shot with a low gross for 9 and 18 holes.
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Jim Forbes
Monroe Country Club
Forbes
Ant
West Side
Creek
Ed Goecks
Jackie Smith
Royletta Moon
Marie Power
Vi Kuban
Baseball Standings and Weekend Scores Summary
The scoreboard shows Los Angeles leading with a 38 22 record and .633 pct, Milwaukee 31 22 .585, and Cincinnati at 5 31 a. San Francisco 31 26 .544, Pittsburgh 29 27 .518, Philadelphia 28 28 .500, St. Louis 27 30 .474, Houston 26 34 .433, Chicago 24 32 .429, New York 20 39 .339. Weekend games include Los Angeles beating New York 5 0 and Philadelphia defeating Houston 5 4. Chicago routing Cincinnati 9 0. Milwaukee over St. Louis 4 2. plus Philadelphia 5 Houston 0. Upcoming: New York at Cincinnati, Pittsburgh at St. Louis, Chicago at Houston. Multiple additional results: Detroit, Minnesota, Baltimore, Boston, Kansas City, and Cleveland also appear with varied outcomes.
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Milwaukee
Cincinnati
San Francisco
Pittsburgh
Philadelphia
St. Louis
Houston
Chicago
New York
Minnesota
Baltimore
Cleveland
Detroit
Boston
Washington
Kansas City
Law Dominates As Pirates Edge Giants 2 1
Vernon Law limited San Francisco to three hits through five innings and won his fifth straight decision as Pittsburgh beat the Giants 2 1. Bill Skowron tied Chicago’s game with a seventh inning homer and drove in the decisive run in the ninth for a 2-1 White Sox win over Washington.
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Vernon Law
Pittsburgh
Pirates
San Francisco
Bill Skowron
Chicago
White Sox
Washington
Beloit Wins Wisconsin High School Baseball Title
Beloit comes from four runs down in the seventh to beat Manitowoc 8 to 7 in the state final. Dennis Schroeder earned the win with a game winning single after a dramatic rally capped by Chuck Landis and Duane Heikkonen key hits. Ray Hahn held Manitowoc early as Beloit halted a late surge to claim the WIAA championship.
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Wisconsin Rapids
Beloit
Wisconsin
WIAA
Manitowoc
Dennis Schroeder
Terry Allen
Chuck Landis
Allen
Bill Schwartz
Willie Pinson
Pinson
Duane Heikkonen
Schroeder
Ray Hahn
Bob Hablowitz
Don Lehman
Skowron's late homer and triple lift Sox to win
Moose Skowron hit a seventh inning homer and a ninth inning triple to spark the Chicago White Sox to a 2-1 victory over the Washington Senators in Washington. Don Lock homered for the Senators as Pete Richert took the loss. The Cubs split a doubleheader with Cincinnati, winning 9-7 at Wrigley Field then losing 7-0 in the nightcap as Cal Koonce improved to 5-4 with the first game win.
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Chicago
Moose Skowron
Chicago White Sox
Washington Senators
Washington
Chicago Cubs
Cincinnati Reds
Wrigley Field
Sox
Minnesota Twins
Cubs
Houston
Asstros
Larry Jackson
Bob Bruce
Don Lock
Senators
Senator
Pete Richert
Skowron
Floyd Robinson
Danny Cater
Robinson
Wilhelm
Richert
Reds
Chris Krug
Ron Santo
Billy Williams
Frank Robinson
Don Kessinger
Cal Koonce
Gerry Arrigo
Bob Hendley
Joey Jay
Chamberlain Fined Over Magazine Article
Philadelphia 76ers star center Wilt Chamberlain was fined 750 by NBA President Walter Kennedy for a Sports Illustrated piece by Chamberlain titled My Life in a Bush League. Kennedy said the article contained many inaccurate statements and drew conclusions from an erroneous premise.
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New York
Wil Chamberlain
Philadelphia 76Ers
National Basketball Association
Walter Kennedy
Chamberlain
Sports Illustrated
Nelson Wins 200 Mile Stock Car Race in Iowa Event
Norm Nelson of Racine Wisconsin won a 200 mile stock car race at Greenwood Roadway Indianaola Iowa on Sunday earning 1835 dollars driving a 1965 Plymouth.
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Indianaola
Iowa
Norm Nelson
Racine
Wis
Greenwood Roadway
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