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Newspaper

Monroe Evening Times

Location

Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Jun 17, 1961

Page

5

Burdette Shuts Dodgers, Gives Braves Key 2-1 Win

Lew Burdette limited the Dodgers to four hits over seven innings and belted a homer, earning his ninth straight Coliseum victory as Milwaukee beat Los Angeles 2-1. Koufax took the loss despite a six game win streak. Phil Regan earned the win for Detroit in a 4-2 over New York as Cleveland and Baltimore also won.

Lew Burdette Los Angeles Lew Dodgers Milwaukee Braves Burdette Cincinnati Philadelphia San Francisco Giants Chicago Cubs St. Louis Pittsburgh Lew Krausse Kansas City Los Angeles Angeles Detroit New York Yankees Cleveland Indians Baltimore Boston Washington Minnesota Chicago White Sox Charlie Neal Braves Sandy Koufax Larry Sherry Koufax Milwaukee Billy Bruton Bill Stafford Bruton al Kaline Phil Regan Bill Skowron

Sports Scoreboard Friday and Weekend MLB Results

National League standings and results feature Cincinnati Los Angeles San Francisco Pittsburgh Milwaukee Chicago Philadelphia with several games noted. Weekends include Cincinnati 4 Philadelphia 1 and Chicago 12 San Francisco 6 while Milwaukee and Chicago play at Los Angeles and San Francisco.

Cincinnati Los Angeles San Fran Pittsburgh Milwaukee Chicago Philadelphia St. Louis San Francisco

Monroe Junior Legion Prepares for Beloit State Line League

The Monroe Junior Legion team enters State Line League action Monday in Beloit after a postponement. Monroes opener versus Albany was moved up from last Thursday at Recreation Park for a practice session led by coach John Cookie Walter.

Monroe Junior Legion Beloit Monroe Albany Recreation Park John Cookie) Walter

Golfers To Face Open Show Down

In Birmingham Michigan 57 players entered the final 36 holes of the 61st U S Open with Bob Rosburg and Doug Sanders tied at 139 1 under par leading after two rounds. Milwaukee pro Bobby Brue started 36 holes back at 141 and battled nerves through his back nine.

Birmingham Mich Bob Rosburg Doug Sanders Bobby Brue Milwaukee Rosburg Sanders Blue

Nunez Earns Main Bout Status at Madison Square Garden

Puerto Rican middleweight Dulio Nunez, 24, earns a main event spot at MSG against Denny Moyer after stepping in as a substitute twice at St. Nicholas Arena and winning both. Nunez, 20-3, faces Moyer, 29-4, in a 10 round bout aired on ABC.

New York Dulio Nunez Nunez St. Nicholas Arena Madison Square Garden Denny Moyer Portland Ore Moyer St. Nick’s Babe Simmons Joey Archer Bobby Pena Jorge Fernandez Willie Jennings ABC

Two Cagers Dismissed In Detroit Scandal

University of Detroit dismissed two basketball players, Charlie North and John Morgan, for admitted contacts with individuals tied to a nationwide conspiracy. The action raises the total involved to 33 players from 18 schools as the spread scandal widens.

Detroit Motor City University of Detroit Charlie North John Morgan

Debut Star Krausse Shuts Out Angels in A’s Win

In his first pro game after a $125,000 bonus, Lew Krausse of the Athletics blanked the Angels on three singles, issued five walks, and struck out six for a 4 0 victory. Billy Bruton of the Tigers went 4-for-4 with two runs in Detroit 4 2 win over the Yankees, dropping New York from first and putting Detroit atop the standings.

Lew Krausse A's Angels Billy Bruton Tigers Yankees New York Detroit

Krausse Family Night Debut Sends Lew Jr. Off To A Dream Start

Lew Krausse Jr., 18, pitched a three hit shutout in his first pro game, a 4 0 win for the Athletics over the Angels in Kansas City. He walked five and backed by five double plays, while his father Lew Krausse Sr. watched from the stands recalling his own brief major league stint and butterfly moments.

Associated Press Philadelphia Athletics Lefty Grove George Earnshaw Rube Walberg Lew Krausse Boston Lew Krausse A’s Kansas City Lew Krausse Jr Los Angeles Angels Lew Jr A's Lew Sr

Midgets Set to Race at Windsor Oval Saturday Night

Three quarter midget racers return to Windsor Raceway for an eight event program climaxing with a 30 lap feature. Lead drivers include Bill Burgin Eddie More Jim Hook Vern Weber Vic Kupka Elmer Turner and others from Illinois Indiana and Iowa. Time trials start 7 p.m. with racing at 8 p.m. Sunday go karts follow after a 9 a.m. practice period.

Windsor Raceway Midwest Frank S. Larson Windsor Road Meadow Mart Rockford Bill Burgin Eddie More Jim Hook Vernweber Vic Kupka Elmer Turner Waterloo Larry Jones LaPorte Ind Jack Livingston Mattoon Ill Arnie Long Kewanee Vick Watson Mendota Ken Moore Ed Lothridge Andy Herman Rock Island

Monroe Girls Softball Suffers 26 6 Loss in Opener

The Monroe girls fall to Belmont 26 6 in Pecatonica Valley League opener. Ardelle Milestone and Holly Muenich each hit a triple. Monroe plans to play Darlington at Twining Park next Friday and may schedule Beloit next week.

Monroe Pecatonica Valley Belmont Twining Park Darlington Beloit Ardelle Milestone Holly Muenich

Park and Recreation League Schedule Highlights

The schedule lists matchups for Monday through Thursday across Park and Recreation and Recreation divisions. Notable pairings include Monroe Milling versus Park Schedule, Swiss Colony versus Park Recreation, Dorman versus SeeBees, Power and Light versus Martin's, and South Wayne against Swiss Colony.

Firemen Monroe Milling Swiss Colony Park Recreation Dorman SeeBees Power and Light Martin's South Wayne Grace Lutheran St. Clare Eagles

Milwaukee Braves sign James Perkel to Cedar Rapids contract

The Milwaukee Braves announced the signing of 18 year old James Perkel of Watertown to a Class B contract with Cedar Rapids in the Three-I League.

Milwaukee Milwaukee Braves James Perkel Watertown Cedar Rapids

Markets Review of Week Hog and Cattle Prices

Summary of hogs and cattle markets with weekly changes. Hog prices ranged from 14.50 to 18.00 per cwt across weight classes, while cattle saw steers and heifers steady to mostly steady with some declines in heavy weight prime categories. Bulls and utilities prominent, with dealers reporting 17.50 to 28.00 per cwt for various grades and weights.

Chicago

Giants to hold two day tryout camp in Iron Mountain

The San Francisco Giants will run a two day tryout camp for northern Wisconsin and Upper Michigan boys at Iron Mountain June 23 24. Veteran scout Ray Lucas will direct the sessions at Ranger Field.

Iron Mountain Mich San Francisco Giants Wisconsin Upper Michigan Ray Lucas Ranger Field

Ben Jones Buried in Rose Hill Cemetery Near Parnell

Veteran trainer Ben Jones who guided Calumet Farm thoroughbreds died Tuesday at age 78 and was buried Friday in Rose Hill Cemetery near his Parnell birthplace. The longtime horseman rose to prominence through prominent equine stables and racehorse careers.

Ben Jones Parnell Rose Hill Jones Calumet Farm

Rent that Room Through Classified Ads in Monroe Evening Times

A short notice invites readers to rent a room via the Monroe Evening Times classified section. Details imply available room space and contact through the newspaper listings.

Monroe Evening Times

Monroe Common Council approves payment for road work

The 1961 Monroe Common Council approves paying John V. Stauffacher Construction $2115.76 for completed improvements, citing original bid as lowest and city benefit. A separate resolution authorizes $1787 plus trade for a new police car from Johnson Ernser Pontiac. roll calls and abstentions noted. The board also schedules a June 17 parade and lists licenses expiring June 30 1961 including VFW Post 2312 and various clubs.

John V. Stauffacher Monroe John V. Contractors Mon- Stauffacher City of V. U. Stauffacher Construction Company Wisconsin Board of Public Works Johnson- Ernser Pontiac Police and Safety Committee Robert L. Skattum L. M. Johnson Walter J. Rober Rex N. Eyler Orville R. Evans Sr Eyler Schmitz Lester M. Johnson Skattum Bober Park Board Flistam

Monroe City Council Approves Licenses and Public Works Plans

The Monroe city council granted licenses for various businesses and ammunitions, including legion posts, cabarets, and milk dealers, with fees due by June 30 1962. It authorized amusement rides for Peter Paul Amusement Company and approved resolutions for sanitary sewers, storm sewer bids, and highway project participation. The meeting covered street plans, parking space, street lighting, monument erection, taxi cab code, and a waterworks and sewage plant discussion.

Common Council of City of Monroe Olga Share 9Th Street Orville R. Evans Sr Flisram L. M. Johnson Common Council Peter Paul Amusement Company Board of Public Works 22Nd Street 8Th 10Th Avenues Bober Eyler Eagles Club Twining Park Park Board O. N. Johnson Simpson Schmitz Washington, D.C Skattum

Kosster Fires Second No Hitter In Eight Days

Milwaukee Bay View star Jim Kosster pitched his second no hitter in eight days as Bay View routed Milwaukee South 45 to 0 in a City Conference game. Bay View had 24 hits while South committed 11 errors.

Milwaukee Jim Koster Bay View High School Milwaukee South Bay View South

Dancer Seeks Asylum With French Officials

A Soviet ballet dancer Rudolf Nureyev 23 broke from the Kirov Opera Ballet troupe at Le Bourget Airport and asked for asylum in France while en route to London with the group.

Paris le Bourget France Rudolf Nureyev Kirov Opera Ballet Group Leningrad London

Also Mentioned on This Page

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