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Monroe Evening Times

Location

Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Jun 16, 1959

Page

5

Indians Revived With Homeruns

The Cleveland Indians, rallying with six homers in a week long surge, beat Boston 5 1 to reclaim the American League lead by a slim margin over the idle White Sox. Gary Bell earned the win, Minnie Minoso provided a pivotal three run shot, and Rocky Colavito sparked the spree with four home runs in the stretch.

Associated Press Cleveland Indians Detroit Tigers Boston Chicago White Sox Tigers Hoyt Wilhelm Baltimore Washington Kansas City Harmon Killebrew Senators Gary Bell Jim Baxes Woody Held Minnie Minoso Yankees Rocky Colavito Colavito Minoso Bell Jackie Jensen Pete Runnels RBI Red Sox Wilhelm

Yesterday's Stars Clinch Wins in Baseball Action

Minnie Minoso and the Indians snapped a 1-1 tie with a three run homer in the fourth to lift Cleveland 5-1 over the Red Sox and move back into first place. Don Drysdale of the Dodgers fanned twelve, walked none, and held the Braves to four hits in a 4-0 shutout.

Minnie Minoso Indians Red Sox Cleveland Don Drysdale Dodgers Braves

Dressen Hospitalized After Nosebleed Injury

Dodgers coach Charlie Dressen is hospitalized in Los Angeles after heavy nasal hemorrhaging before a game with the Milwaukee Braves. He previously broke a blood vessel on the last road trip and surgery has not resolved the condition.

Dressen Los Angeles Dodger Charlie Dressen Dodgers Milwaukee Braves

Monroe Triumphs Over Milton 8-5 in Junior Legion Overall

Monroe pitcher Jerry Schliem struck out 16 in a two hit shutout of the Milton nine as Whitey Engebretson went 3 for 4. The Monroe offense plated five runs in the third inning aided by four walks and an error to grab an 8-5 lead and win the club’s second straight, with a Saturday road trip to Janesville for its third game. Sveum led Milton with two hits including a triple, Wiseman doubled for Milton, while Sechlem started the game with a walk and fanned two in the early frames.

Monroe Junior Legion Milton Monroe Janesville Wiseman Jerry Schliem Whitey Engebretson Larry Rackow Sveum Sechlem

Heavyweights Clash Again in Milwaukee Rematch

Milwaukee hosts a ten round heavyweight rematch between Mike De John and Willie Besmanoff at Auditorim. De John, 6 foot 3, rides a slight favorite after a TKO loss to Sonny Liston, aiming to repeat his previous decision over Besmanoff from last November.

Milwaukee Mike de John Willie Besmanoff Auditorium de John Carmen Basilio Sonny Liston Besmanoff Willie

Nationalists press for recognition in 1960 Olympics

The Republic of China Olympic Committee passed a resolution pledging to fight for representation at both the Rome 1960 Summer Games and the Squaw Valley Winter Games. A special committee will address issues with IOC membership, which refuses recognition unless the name China is dropped.

Taipei Republic of China Olympic Committee Rome Squaw Valley Calif International Olympic Commitee China

Haney Hints May Quit After Baseball Season

Fred Haney suggests this could be his last year as Milwaukee Braves manager. He has been named vice president of a Studio City Bank opening next month and wants more time with family. Haney, 61, says home life with his mother and grandchildren motivates the possible retirement.

Los Angeles Milwaukee Braves Fred Haney Haney Studio City Bank San Fernando Valley Braves Milwaukee John McHale McHale New York Yankee Casey Stengel Glendale Stengel St. Louis Brown Hollywood Stars Toledo Madhens Pittsburgh Pirates Detroit Boston

Season baseball standings and results summary

American League standings show Cleveland atop with 24 wins and 16 losses, Baltimore 30 29, New York 27 29, Kansas City 26 29, Chicago 23 33, Washington 25 34. Tuesday games include Detroit at Baltimore and Cleveland at Boston. National League lists Milwaukee 34 25, Pittsburgh 32 29, Chicago 31 29, Los Angeles 32 30, Cincinnati 28 32, Philadelphia 23 34. Milwaukee beat Los Angeles 4 0 in one game. other NL games listed with schedule entries.

Cleveland Baltimore New York Kansas City OR Ae Washington Detroit Boston Chicago Milwaukee Ganfran Oee Pittsburgh Los Angeles Cincinnati Philadelphia San Francisco St. Louis

Friend want ad guides hiring and renting style

A brief note explains that a friend seeks to use a personal want ad to connect with buyers renters or workers. It outlines the approach as a selling oriented profile highlighting needs and available offers.

Braves Lose Lead In NL As Slump Continues

Milwaukee sports a one game edge in the National League after a rough stretch. The Braves were blanked 4-0 by Los Angeles as Don Drysdale pitched a four hit shutout. Milwaukee has suffered six shutouts this season, eight more than any NL club aside from Philadelphia, and has won only 13 of 28 since a 44 1/2 game advantage.

Associated Press Milwaukee Braves Philadelphia Phillies Los Angeles Dodgers Don Drysdale San Francisco

Wisconsin Senior Golf Lead By Rudy Finst At Fond du Lac

Rudy Finst of Sheboygan Pine Hills led the 36 hole medal play in Fond du Lac with a one stroke edge over six players after opening round 73. Defending champion Charlie Horvath of Milwaukee carded 81 while six tied two strokes back at 74. Par for the course was 71.

Fond DU Lac Rudy Finst Sheboygan Pine Hills Wisconsin Senior Golf Association Finst Charlie Horvath Milwaukee

Auto Firm Hits Million Mark for Year Early

DETROIT Chevrolet built its one millionth vehicle of 1959 yesterday. The pace runs nine days behind 1955’s record year with 806000 cars and 194000 trucks produced so far.

Detroit Chevrolet

Local Grid Schedule and Packers Tryouts Report

Diamond Schedule Commercial Bank versus Gemplers at 8 p.m. and Simmons versus Helland-Hein at 9 15 p.m.. Green Bay has upcoming NFL tryouts featuring Jerry Sprangers and Bob Elling, two high school football stars weighing 257 pounds and 6 feet 5 inches.

Green Bay Jerry Sprangers Bob Elling Green Bay Packers Sprangers Kaukauna High School

Local Archery Club Sets Sunday Shoot on Highway 59 Range

The Monroe Archery Club will sponsor a Southwestern Field Archery League shoot at its outdoor range three miles northeast of Monroe on Highway 59 Speed Bowlhill starting at 8 a.m. Sunday. Contests include two rounds of four arrows per target, 14 targets set at 15 feet to 80 yards, medals for A to E adult and junior classes, and fees of 1.25 for adults 75 cents for juniors. Spectators free.

Monroe Archery Club Southwestern Field Archery League Monroe Highway 59 NFAA Kundert Shoe Store Harold Shager Richard Lane

New Glarus School Faculty Nears Completion

The New Glarus school staff is almost finished for the coming year. Principal C J Dahlen says one teacher remains to be hired. Donald Edmunds will teach mathematics at the high school. he is a Upper Iowa University graduate currently in summer study at Oberlin College. Anthony J Reis, UW 1958 graduate, Milwaukee, will teach in upper elementary, oversee sports, and pursue a master's in elementary education.

New Glarus C. J. Dahlen Norman Fries Donald Edmunds Upper Iowa University Oberlin College Savanna Ill Anthony J. Reis Milwaukee Reis Europe

Little Leaguers Clash Tomorrow In South Wayne

The South Wayne Little Leaguers, sponsored by the South Wayne Fire department, will play the Cubs and the Whites at 7 15 p m on the high school diamond tomorrow night. The schedule lists future games against Yankees and Braves through August with dates and matchups.

South Wayne Younsters Yankees Braves Cubs White Sox

William and Marty College chartered in Virginia in 1692

The College of William and Marty received a royal charter in Virginia in 1692, marking its official founding and establishment as a named institution.

College of William and Marty Virginia

Dance Benefit for Junior Legion Baseball in Brodhead

Jack Busch and his orchestra will provide music for a Junior Legion benefit dance at Bluff View in Brodhead this Saturday night starting at 9 p.m. Proceeds go to pay rent for the Orfordville baseball diamond, home field for Brodhead games.

Brodhead Jack Busch Junior Legion Bluff View Orfordville

Sixteen year old Peter Hansen aces 17th hole

Sixteen year old Peter Hansen scored a hole in one on the 135 yard 17th hole at Madison's West Side Park course during Saturday golf play.

Madison Peter Hansen West Side Park

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