Gemplers Claim Undisputed Lead In League Standings
Sahara Coal upset league leader Albany 10-2 as Herb Bahler pitched well for Sahara and Warren Schesser struggled with 12 hits allowed. Gemplers then defeated Phillips-Smith 10-4 to seize first place, with Charles Dwyer driving four doubles in the nightcap.
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Pet. Gemplers
Albany
Sahara Coal
Helland-Heins
Phillips-Smith
Commercial Bank
Herb Bahler
Bahler
Warren Schesser
Gemplers
Sahara
Phillips
Bill Smith
Charles Dwyer
Smith
Bob Wuetrich
Dwyer
John Grode
Roger Isely
Ralph Phillips
Roy Beach
Phillips- Smith
Wand's Homer Sparks Darlington To Victory
In Darlington, the Blue Sox rallied from a 5-5 tie in the bottom of the seventh by scoring three runs in the eighth to beat Platteville 8-6. Roger Wand blasted a four inning homer with two aboard to lead the offense as Jim Hastert and Bob Cullen shared pitching duties. Darlington moved to third in six starts with the win.
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Sahara
Albany
Bob Prien
James Staffon
Curtis Diemer
Naaman Bechtolt
Schesser
Frank Hanrath
Willie Hamilton
Diemer
Ed Witt
Gary Stark
Staffon
Darlington
Darlington Blue Sox
Platteville
Roger Wand
Sox
Jim Hastert
Bob Cullen
Stars Pitching Leads Cardinals Past Giants 5-0
Harvey Haddix pitched his third straight shutout for the St. Louis Cardinals as they defeated the New York Giants 5-0. Wally Post had four hits and drove in both Redlegs runs in Cincinnati's 2-1 win over the Philadelphia Phillies.
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Harvey Haddix
St. Louis Cardinals
New York Giants
Wally Post
Cincinnati Redlegs
Redlegs
Philadelphia Phillies
Brewers Plan Double Header Sunday at Recreation Park
The Huber Brewers schedule an afternoon on 2 p.m. against Truax Field of the Madison Industrial League and an 8 p.m. matchup with the Dubuque Star Brewers. Dubuque, strong with a 36–6 record last year, features Merle Mathis and Joe Ottavi among others. Jerry Jordan pitches the afternoon game for Monroe. night-game pitcher name TBD.
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Huber Brewers
Truax Field
Madison
Brewers
Dubuque Star Brewers
Dubuque Brewers
Iowa
Milwaukee
Jack Ditmer
Dubuque Outfit
Monroe
Jerry Jordan
Recreation Park
Merle Mathis
Bob Schlueter
Joe Ottavi
Dick Breitbach
Tom Schlueter
Tom Breitbach
Jack Delaney
John Deckert
Joe Hoerner
Baseball Standings and Weekend NL Results
National League standings show New York leading with 37 wins and Brooklyn 36. Weekend results include Brooklyn 6 Chicago 3 and St Louis 5 New York 0. American League notes Cleveland 42 17 leads. New York and Chicago split series. Washington 7 Baltimore 5 in 13 innings.
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National League
New York
Brooklyn
Milwaukee
Philadelphia Sebia
St. Jecckes Eee
Cincinnati
Cienmo
Pittsburgh
Chicago
Philadelphia
St. Louis
American Ag
Cleveland
Washington
Baltimore
Boston
Detroit
Northernaire Golf Pro Eliminated in Top Open
Bob Kivlin Jr the Northernaire Three Lakes golf pro was eliminated from the National Open in Springfield N J after shooting 75 in the second round to total 156 and missing the cut He had posted 81 in the first round after qualifying at Oaks Country Club St Paul Minnesota June 7 Locally Kivlin formerly of Brooklyn qualified for the event at the sectional round.
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Hogan
Springfield
N.J
Ben Hogan
Bill Campbell
Huntington
W.va
Bob Kivlin Jr
Three Lakes
N. J
Kivlin
Brooklyn
Oaks Country Club
St. Paul
Inn
Bass Bluegills Planted County's Only Lake Opens Tomorrow
Green County will open Zanders Lake near Browntown for bass and panfish season at 12:01 a m tomorrow. The lake, stocked last year, is expected to yield excellent fishing with bass up to 11 inches and panfish large enough for good eating. No size limit on bass or panfish for several years. Outboards banned. shore fishing, swimming, and boating allowed. Trout stocking in county streams also reported with 5 000 fish planted in multiple creeks by the Green County Conservation League and local wardens.
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Wisconsin
Green County
Zander
Browntown
Pederson
Sylvester
Bushnell
Hefty
Sawmill
Dougherty
Erickson
Brussels
Wild Rose
Green County Conservation League
Iowa
Waubesa
Kegonsa
Backing Sought For State League
Wisconsin State League President Duane Bowman seeks funds to reestablish the circuit after a 1953 assets. He aims to hold a league meeting by month's end and has discussed ideas with Lou Perini owner of the Milwaukee Braves. Bowman proposes two doubleheaders at Milwaukee County Stadium on Sundays with four league teams to raise money.
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Fond DU Lac
Duane Bowman
Oshkosh
Commonwealth
Bowman
Lou Perini
Milwaukee Braves
Perini
Milwaukee County Stadium
Braves
Livestock Market Report From Chicago Hedged by Declines
USDA market summary shows salable hogs at 2,000 head with sow drop of 1.50 to 2.25, cattle volumes at 200 and steer, heifer and bull classes mostly 50 to 1.00 lower. Prime weights range 1,158 to 1,304 pounds at 26.25 to 27.00, with various grades and feeders down, cows 11.50 to 15.50, canners 9.50 to 12.50, stockers around 15.50 for 625 pounds and light steers 19.00 to 22.25 for good to prime.
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Chicago
USDA
McHenry Coroner Henry L. Ehorn Dies at 70
Henry L. Ehorn, 70, longtime McHenry County coroner, died Friday at home after suffering a heart attack June 7 while responding to a fatal auto accident. He had served as coroner for 14 years.
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Mchenry
Richmond
Ill
Henry L. Ehorn
McHeNry County
Ehorn
Zulueta Beats Gonsalves In Oakland Bout
In Oakland California Johnny Gonsalves loses to rival Zulueta by outpoint 134 to 134. The Havana Cuba fighter Zulueta secures the decision in a closely fought match.
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Associated Press
New York
Orlando Zulueta
Havana
Cuba
Johnny Gonsalves
Oakland
Calif
Referee Wins Award In Milwaukee Slugging Case
Milwaukee jury awards referee William L Hoff man 2286 damages after he said he was slugged by Irvin Pogrob following a recreation league game on Jan 29 1952. Pogrob denied malice calling it a spur of the moment act.
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Milwaukee
William L. Hoffman
Irvin Pogrob
Recreation Department
Pogrob
Porcupine Quills Up to Thirty Thousand Possible
A porcupine may possess as many as 30 000 quills, highlighting its famed defensive armor. Researchers note quills are modified hairs with sharp tips and barbs aiding in deterring predators.
Law Delivers Walkoff Win as Pirates Top Braves 2 1
Pittsburgh right-hander Vern Law homered into a bases loaded single in the ninth to beat Milwaukee 2 1 at Forbes Field. Spahn threw seven strong innings but took the loss, as Hall and Gordon led the Pirates with timely hits and the defense held the Braves to three hits.
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Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh Pirates
Milwaukee Braves
Vernon Law
Law
Milwaukee
Charlie Grimm
Warren Spahn
Dick Hall
Braves
Pirates
Hall
Johnny Logan
Gair Allie
Billy Bruton
Henry Aaron
Spahn
Sid Gordon
Brooklyn
Forbes Field
Luis Marquez
Jim Mangan
Curt Roberts
Marquez
Chet Nichols
Dick Littlefield
Albany People Travel And Plan Moves In 1940s Social Note
Mrs. Fern Schmid and daughters Ruby Kay and Ginger Lou of Brodhead visited Fred Schmid in Albany. Frank Reynolds of Des Moines expects to move in with his sister-in-law Olive Hillard in Albany. Reynolds, now blind, was formerly married to Helena Hitchcock of Albany. Eugene Krueger and son Dennis are on vacation in the Dakotas and Yellowstone Park. Trella Webb and granddaughter Alice Faye Webb, formerly of Monroe, will move into the J. J. Blumer apartment next week. Anna Rhyner, Mrs. Earl McCulley and Mrs. William Steindorf returned from Oshkosh after attending the state Rebekah Assembly with others from Albany and Monroe. Arlyn Elmer, from Platteville State College, joined Co. E of Monroe for a trip to Yellowstone Lake near Argyle. Arlie Fahrney, Platteville student, visits naval recruits at Great Lakes.
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Fern Schmid
Ruby Kay
Ginger Lou
Brodhead
Fred Schmid
Frank Reynolds
Des Moines
Albany
Olive Hilliard
Reynolds
Helena Hitchcock
Eugene Krueger
Dennis
Dakotas
Yellowstone Park
Trella Webb
Alice Faye Webb
Monroe
J. J. Blumer
Anna Rhyner
Earl McCulley
William Steindorf
Oshkosh
Rebekah Assembly
Gottlieb Oberholzer
F. L
Salt in oceans could cover land to 110 feet depth
The National Geographic Society states that if all oceanic salt were removed, the salt would blanket Earth's landmasses to roughly 110 feet deep, illustrating the vast scale of seawater content.
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National Geographic Society
Wisconsin buys eighty acres for prairie chicken nesting grounds
In Wisconsin a key nesting area for prairie chickens was purchased this spring by the Wisconsin Conservation League. The 80 acre tract aims to create a network of breeding islands across the prairie grouse country, supporting a secure population as habitat remains intact.
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Wisconsin
Wisconsin Conservation League
Frederick
Frances Hamerstrom
Europe
Fran Hamerstrom
University of Wisconsin
Norman C. Fassett
Fran
Conservation Department
Dodo Bird Decision Urgently Pushed By People
A terse call for public choice on the dodo bird issue asks people to decide immediately, labeling this moment as the final chance for action.
Swiss American cheese markets steady with ample offerings
The Madison state department of agriculture reports butter markets steady on top grades with some price declines as supplies exceed demand. American cheese prices were steady on cheddars and steady to firm on small styles while Swiss cheese markets remained steady at lower prices. Demand was good and offerings were fully ample for fair demand.
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Madison
State Department of Agriculture
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