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Newspaper
Monroe Evening Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1948
Page
5
Next Friday night features Bauman Hardware defending majors against Baumgartner’s, a clash billed as game of the week. Bauman’s is 1 loss in 3 starts, while Baumgartner’s after a slow start has surged to title contention behind pitcher Bob Larson who delivered the standout performance this week.
A fragmented preface lists upcoming minor and major league matches. Johnson Motors pulls from lead while Gros sen's Tavern and J Motors vie Monday. Tuesday features Kun dert Oilers against Lanz Hardware, Bauman Hardware vs Ivette Clothiers. Wednesday covers Palmer's Tavern versus Firestone and Victory Tavern versus Waffle Shop.
USC advance six runners to NCAA meet leveraging spring finals of the 27th NCAA event. Mel Patton of California and Smackover Scott of Arkansas highlight the trials in the 110 meter high hurdles. Towns of Georgia previously held the 14.1 second mark from 1936. Patton qualified in two events, boosting USC's overall count to six qualifiers.
Jessie Owens, holder of the world 100 yard dash record at 9.4 seconds, competes against Ocean, a seven year old pacer owned by Richie Roberts, in Bay Meadows harness races. Ocean, favored, runs a quarter mile in 30 seconds and aims for an eight second dash the 100 yards. Owens, once near 9.4, last ran the mark more than a decade ago.
St Louis star Musial hits safely in 10 of 12, raising the Cardinals toward the NL lead with three straight wins including 12 8 over the Giants. Boston Braves gain on pace as Pirates and Cubs win, while A L action features Athletics, Indians, Browns, and White Sox collecting key victories.
Ninety three University of Wisconsin athletes were awarded major letters for spring sports. Four others received minor letters and 86 freshmen were awarded major letters for participation in crew baseball golf ninus and track. Tom Bennett of Green Bay vaulter and George Kai S of Milwaukee broad jumper were elected co captains of the 1949 track team succeeding Dick Whipple. DUCK STAMP BILL PASSES Washington A hike in the price of the federal duck stamp from 1 to 2 dollars is provided in a bill approved yesterday by the senate. Still needing house approval the bill would give the federal life service increased funds for enforcement of hunting regulations.
Wisconsin's crew tuned up for the Poughkeepsie regatta with a three mile session on a calm day. Coach Norman Sonja led practice starts before breakfast and again at night as plans for a time trial develop and freshman boat gains Lapp from Grosse Point, Mich, fit to row after a rib injury.
Yesterday in the National League St Louis beat New York 12 to 8 Chicago won 6 to 4 over Brooklyn Boston edged Cincinnati 5 to 4 and Pittsburgh defeated Philadelphia 2 to 0 in night games American League Philadelphia beat Cleveland 5 to 4 St Louis won 2 to 1 over New York Chicago 5 to 2 over Washington Boston, Milwaukee, and Kansas City games affected by rain Louisville Columbus Minnesota and Detroit postponements Tomorrow's schedule lists Cincinnati at Boston Chicago at Brooklyn St Louis at New York and more in two leagues
Herman, ex Pirates manager, was named to pilot the Minneapolis Millers for the rest of the season. Giants farm chief Carl Hubbell and S. D. Ryan said Frank Shellenback, current skipper, was ordered to rest from baseball.
South African Bobby Locke entered the Chicago Victory tournament third round with a nine stroke lead after firing 65 65 to reach a 36 hole total of 130 at Midlothian. His 130 ties the 36 hole low in PGA tour events and sets a new Midwestern mark. He needed 50 strokes on greens, with 18 one putts and two fringe chips.
Baumgartner's tavern nine outlasted Phillips and Smith 6-4 in 13 innings at Recreation Park to claim second place as the long game stretched past 11 pm. Rudy's Tavern beat Firestone 7-5 in a Minor league tilt.
Browntown 4 H Club held its fourth meeting at Community hall with about 30 members and parents present. Elaine Moe led the pledge, standing committees were named, a club tour and picnic planned, clothing progress reported, and a Philip Moe handicraft demonstration given. Refreshments were served. The next meeting is set for July 8 at Community hall with Nancy Aitchison leading the pledge and Gary Stark and Kenneth Chapin in charge of recreation.
Richmond Indiana native Coulter, a Purdue freshman, rallied in the final 36 holes to beat Bob Olson of Grosse Pointe Michigan and the University of Michigan for the Western junior golf championship yesterday.
Monticello news items list numerous local visits and travels among residents, with transfers to Pinehurst sanatorium, visits to Madison, Janesville, Whitewater, Edgerton, and Monroe. The column names many households and relatives visiting kin, attending summer schools, reunions, and church or social events across Wisconsin communities including Monroe, Madison, New Glarus, Belville, Juda, and Oregon, reflecting a bustling small town social scene.
A fragment lists individuals including Albert Berlow Sensees Steinmann Marty Rosa Roth Frieda Benkert Jacob Burgy Loveland Nancy Becker and Mrs Thomas Brusveen among attendees or parties in a local records entry, indicating a social or legal gathering.
A series of brief social notes lists Sunday visits across towns including For reston Rockford Freeport Madison and Brodhead. Family gatherings include the Ziltener Zweifel Clark Hawkins Meinert and Roeisen households and a funeral in New Glarus for Mrs Elsie Marty Heller. Also mentions fishing at Indian Ford and a population trend for the Dakotas between 1940 and 1947.
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