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Monroe Evening Times

Location

Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Jun 18, 1953

Page

5

Sahara Coal Wins Fourth Straight in Municipal Softball

Sahara Coal defeated Carter-Gruenewald 8-2 to extend its league lead with a fourth straight win. Phillips-Smith beat Gemplers 16-10 in the kickoff game as Sahara and Carter-Gruenewald traded blows for third place. Tomorrow Schuetzel faces Commercial Bank while Jefferson Center meets Carter-Gruenewald at 9.

Sahara Coal Carter-Gruenewald Schuetzel Phillips-Smith Gemplers Sahara Grabs del Soddy Ed Witt Stan Meyers Loran Elmer Walt Bahler Witt Meyers Jim Staffon Elmer Claude Davis Rudy Hafen Bob Schilt Gene Aebly Gayle Brecklin Bob Prient Sahara Carter-Groenewald Bob Hardell Phillips- Smith Stuart Haberman Bob Gyure Marion Mueller Thorpe Ralph Phillips Phillips Smith Roy Beach Commercial Bank Jefferson Center

Castellani unhappy after 10 round win

Castellani, 158, ranked seventh, won a split decision over Langlois, 160, in Cleveland after their televised bout. Langlois, who will vacation in France, said the fighters looked amateur and complained about the in-ring performance.

Cleveland Rocky Castelani Pierre Langlois France Castellani Cleveland Arena I Castellani Langloi New York

Forbes to Offer Free Golf Lessons for Youth

James Forbes, golf pro at Monroe Country Club, will begin free lessons tomorrow from 9 to 11 for boys and girls aged 12 to 18. Students supply their own clubs and aim to compete in an August handicap trophy match for both genders.

James Forbes Monroe Country Club Forbes

Mathias Marries Melba Wiser at Stanford Chapel

Olympian Bob Mathias, hailed as the world's greatest athlete, wed Melba Wiser, a Vallejo dramatics student, in a Stanford University chapel ceremony attended by about 800 guests. The couple, ages 22 and 21, pledged vows after a campus ceremony.

Mathias

Sandlot league scraps pair of 97 runs at Recreation Park

Schuetze's Nip Res Gil defeated Red's Grill 97 in a second series sandlot game at Recreation Park yesterday. Hickory Cheese beat Brennans 122 as Gary Coplein hurled a one hit game. An all-star team from the four clubs will be chosen tomorrow at 1 p.m. at the park diamond.

Schuetzes Red's Grill Recreation Park Hickory Cheese Brennans Gary Coplein Gayle Quinn Dave Fahs Darwin Menehan Joel Keegan Jim Menehan David Stauffacher Gregg Blum Dennis Hunt Ronald Kohn Bryan Quinn Pat Wuetrich Roger Rothenbuehler Junior Riesen

Infield Positions Draw Close Vote

Chicago and Cleveland fans vie for the second and third base Chicago White Sox Nelson Fox Cleveland Avila lead with 13 174 and 12 263 votes respectively Flip Rosen surpasses George Kell for third base 12 884 to 11 659 Mickey Mantle leads all with 16 387 votes for the all star game in Cincinnati July 14

Chicago Cincinnati Bobby Avila Cleveland Chicago White Sox Nelson Fox Avila Fox Flip Rosen Boston George Kell Mickey Mantle New York Yankees

Texans Accused Of Pirating Broadcasts By Texas Clubs

The New York Yankees and Brooklyn Dodgers asked the FCC to rule that a Texas broadcaster faked baseball game narration by sounding as if an observer watched from New York. The complaint targets KLIF Dallas KLBS Houston and KELP El Paso accusing broadcast piracy across half the season. Gordon McLendon of Trinity and the station umbrella leads the defense challenging the monopsony claim.

Mrawally Isue Sar Federal Communications Commision Texas New York New York Yankees Brooklyn Dodgers FCC Broadcasting Corp Aies KLIF Dallas KLBS Houston KELP el Paso Gordon McLendon Trinity

Monroe Cardinals Motley Opening Hurler Picks

Walter Wainwright Jim sul or Boots McCreary will start for Monroe against Rockford Mattress Co. at Recreation Park tonight at 8 p m. The Cards chase a fifth straight win as Charlie Upton or Micky Fitzpatrick tops Rockford with Powell catching. Moon handles Monroe. Next they travel to Platteville for a league game at 8 15 p m. A Sunday tilt with Dodgeville, Dairyland leader, is set for 2 at Recreation Park.

Dick Wainwright Jim Sul Boots McCreary Monroe Cardinal Illinois Rockford Mattress Co Recreation Park Charlie Upton Micky Fitzpatrick Rockford Ralph Powell Bill Moon Platteville Monroe Dodgeville

Doran Draws Berg in Western Open Quarterfinals

Claire Doran of Columbus Ohio faces Patty Berg in the Western Open quarterfinals in Atlanta. Doran and co medalist Louise Suggs of Atlanta and Jackie Pung of Glasgow Kentucky advanced to the quarters by defeating Marilynn Smith of Wichita 6 and 4.

Claire Doran Patty Berg Atlanta Columbus, O Claire Louise ‘Suggs Jackie Pung Glasgow Marilynn Smith Wichita

Grimm Not Funny Like with Brewers

Milwaukee manager Charley Grimm, age 55, adapts his showmanship as the Braves head for the big leagues. He explains the atmosphere shift at Milwaukee and New York and says fans still love him though his coaching box antics are markedly toned down.

Chris Kdmol Milwaukee Charley Grimm Charley Borchert Fiel Milwaukee Braves Grimm New York Braves Ager Old Borchert Brewers Sharley

Braves Club Phils In'Yank' Technique

Milwaukee Braves use a tactical win at Yankee Stadium to extend their NL lead to 22 games over the Phillies. Warren bealms Milwaukee's win with Burdette relief while Bruton fuels offense with a triple and timely bunt as the team boosts home surge and seizes early control in the pennant race.

Milwaukee Braves Yankee Stadium New Yorkers Braves Philadelphia Phillies Yankees Cleveland Chicago Cubs Cubs Brooklyn Phils Dodgers St. Louis Cards Milwaukee Warren Hn Miwakee Lew Burdette Bruton Andy Pafko

Youth softball sign up urged at Recreation Park

All boys 10 years old and under who want to play softball should report to the Recreation Park ball diamond at 10 a.m. tomorrow. Only a few attended this morning’s session, not enough to run a summer league unless turnout improves, said Gayle Quinn, director.

Recreation Park Gayle, Quinn

Indians rally behind Avila in 94 win over Phillies

Yesterday's Stars Batting-Bob Avila of the Cleveland Indians drove in four runs with a home run and a double as the Indians defeated Philadelphia 94. Packers Sign Texans Green Bay. A pair of Texans signed contracts today with the Green Bay Packers. Veteran Bobby Dillon joins as a halfback and rookie Tom McCormack as an offensive end, becoming the 41st and 42nd men to sign with the club.

Bob Avila Cleveland Indians Indians Philadelphia Packers Texans Green Bay Green Bay Packers Bobby Dillon Tom McCormack

Winter Named K State Coach

Winter named head basketball coach at Kansas State University succeeding Jack Gardner who resigned to take the Utah job. Winter, Marquette head coach for two seasons, will report July 15 after approval by the state board of regents. salary not disclosed.

Manhattan Kansas Fred Marquete Universy Baseares Farquette University Kansas State College Winter Jack Gardner University of Utah James A. McCain K-State State Board of Regents Marquette McCain

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