Slowpitch season enters its fifth week of swift action
The fourth week of league play closes with top hitters and RBIs leaders across Open and Classic leagues. Rudy Roth enbuehler leads Open A with high averages alongside Van Wagenan and Leistekow, while Fred Huber tops RBIs at seven. Slow pitch stars from Major and Minor leagues post strong averages, including Voegels 750, and Schneeberger eight RBIs. Tonight’s schedule features Swiggums versus Pats Tap I, Huber’s versus Heeren Coplien, and City Taxi against Power and Light with makeup games from last Thursday’s rainout.
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Jim van Wagen An
Bob Leistekow
Bill Tuescher
Bill Moon
Stan Rebly
Fred Huber
Milford Wentz
Pat Wuetrich
Bob Lieberman
Bob Abelman
Chuck Montgomey
Don Ninneman
Tri State
Roger Vickers
Larry Voegels
Paul Mueller
Bob Schilt
Don Ritschard
Mike Ritschard
Gene Lueck
Warren
Roger Schneeberger
Schneeberger
RBI
Mickey Hyland
der Indergand
Ron Bear
Gary Rufenacht
Arlie Vogel
Hans Sulzer
Paul Miller
Swiggums
Pats
Hubers
Heeren - Coplien
City Taxi
Power and Light
Swiss Colony Pats Top
Heeren Coplien
Tri-State
Phillips 66
Martins Grace Lutheran Power and
Light City
Arcs Machine- Welding Firemen
Toms Silo Eagies
Chalet Cheese
E.A.B. Milwaukee Cheese
Dormans Alphorn Junction House
Pats Tap
St. Johns Eagies
Terrell Jones Set For Bout on June 28
Houston sources report WBA heavyweight champion Ernie Terrell and challenger Doug Jones reached peak form after sparring with packed crowds. Terrell stands 6 feet 6 inches and eyes the June 28 title clash as both camps confirm near peak readiness.
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Houston
Ernie Terrell
Doug Jones
Terrell
Sam Solomon
Jones
Lou Gross
Rays Pitching Ray Washburn Throws First CG Since August
Rays pitcher Ray Washburn hurled his first complete game since last August, allowing two hits and defeating Philadelphia 1-0 in the opener of a double header. Dick McAuliffe supplied Detroit runs with two home runs in a 2-1 win over the Yankees.
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Ray Washburn
Cardinals
Philadelphia
Dick McAuliffe
Tigers
Detroit
New York Yankee
Ford Triumphs at Le Mans In Historic American Sweep
In Le Mans France Ford becomes the first American maker to win the 24 hour race and take the top three spots. Bruce MacLaren and Chris Amon are named winners as Henry Ford II hands them victory bouquets. Ferrari finishes far back in eighth and tenth places.
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LE Mans
France
Ford
Ferrari
Henry Ford II
Bruce MacLaren
Chris Amon
Kathy Whitworth Sets 273 Milwau kee Open Record
Kathy Whitworth, famed Texan golfer, captured the $13,000 Milwaukee Jaycee Open with a 273 for 72 holes at Tuckaway Country Club. She shot 68 71 69 65 to eclipse the previous 275 record set by Mickey Wright in 1962 at Spokane.
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Milwaukee
Kathy Whitworth
Kathy
San Antonio
Tuckaway Country Club
Spokane
Wash
Mickey Wright
Miss Wright
National League Race Tightens After Weekend Scores
The National League standings show San Francisco at 4 2 and Pittsburgh leading with 37 25 as teams jockey for position. Weekend results include Cincinnati 5 New York 4 and Pittsburgh 9 Atlanta 6 while St Louis beat Philadelphia 3 2 and Los Angeles edged San Francisco 3 2.
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San Fran
Pittsburgh
Los Angeles
Philadelphia
Houston
St. Louis
Cincinnati
Atlanta
New York
Chicago
San Francisco
Ayris
Baseball Standings and Scores From The American League
The American League standings show Baltimore leading with 42 wins and 22 losses, followed by Cleveland and Detroit. Notable game results include Minnesota 9 Chicago 8 and Cleveland 7 Washington 2. Schedule notes include Minnesota at California and Chicago at Kansas City with several twi night matchups.
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Cleveland
Detroit
California
Minnesota
Chicago
New York
Washington
Kansas City
Boston
Three Die In Regatta Races At Potomac River Course
Speed boat racer Rex Manchester died at age 39 during the President's Cup Regatta on the Potomac River. Also killed were Ron Musson, 38, and Don Wilson, 37, in separate accidents at speeds over 150 mph. Notre Dame led the final standings with 800 points for first place.
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Washington
Rex Manchester
Combat Marine
Seattle
Wash
Manchester
Tampa
Sun Coast
Ron Musson
Don Wilson
Palmer Beach
Fla
Potomac River
Notre Dame
Wilson
National Airport
Musson
Miss Bardahl
Manchester - Wilson
Miss Budweiser
Tahoe Miss
Mira Slovak
Reno
Gale
Bill Cantrell
Detroit
Miss Chrysler Crew
Bill Sterett
Owensboro
Lapeer
Warner Gardner
Palmer Casper Tie For Open Golf Crown
Arnold Palmer and Billy Casper finished the U S Open tied at 278 after a final round collapse of Palmer s seven stroke lead. The pair meet in a 18 hole playoff starting at 130 p m EST with past champions Palmer and Casper seeking the Open title.
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San Francisco
Arnold Palmer
Billy Casper
Palmer
Nicklaus
Julius Boros
Casper
52 Arrested At June Sprints At Road America
At Road America in Elkhart Lake an estimated 38 000 spectators attended the June Sprints event. Saturday night and early Sunday saw 52 arrests with four still in custody by Sunday night as a spokesman for Sheboygan County sheriff's office reported.
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Elkhart Lake
Road America
Sheboygan County
Badger Crew Wins Row Title at Onondaga Lake
Wisconsin, a dark horse and winless this year in major competition, edged Navy by inches on Onondaga Lake to capture the 1966 varsity rowing IRA championship. Coach Norm Sonju called it an unexpected victory and noted the team had shown steady improvement all season. It marked Wisconsin’s third IRA title in 15 years.
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Syracuse
N.Y
Wisconsin
Navy
Badgers
Onondaga Lake
Varsity Rowing Association
Norm Sonju
Sonju
IRA
Pony and Midget Loop Schedule Listed for This Week
John Prien announced this week’s Pony League schedule with matchups including Team One vs Team Two and Team Five vs Team One. Kim Kindschi outlined tomorrow’s games for the Midget and Little League leagues with Orioles vs Sox at 1:00 p.m. and Dodgers vs Giants at 2:30 p.m. The day opened with Indians vs Twins and Astros vs Giants.
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John Prien
Kim Kindschi
Orioles
Sox
Dodgers
Giants
Indians
Twins
Astros
Chuvalo Favored Over Bonavena in MSG Bout
Canadian champ George Chuvalo was an 8-5 favorite to beat Argentina’s Oscar Bonavena in a 10 round heavyweight clash at Madison Square Garden Thursday. The bout pairs two prominent heavyweights with a long pro career and high expectations.
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Chuvalo
New York
George Chuvalo
Cassius Clay
Argentina
Oscar Bonavena
Madison Square Garden
Braves Fall as Stargell Lifts Pirates in 11th
Willie Stargell opened the 11th inning with a home run to give Pittsburgh a 2 1 victory over Atlanta as the Braves lost their eighth of ten.
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Braves
Atlanta
Atlanta Braves
Willie Stargell
Pittsburg
Impressive Record Mark Posts Wins At AAU Track Meet
Monroe High School junior Mark Winzenried, running for Kegonsa Track Club, won the 440 yard dash at Milwaukee in 48.2 seconds and at Sterling Illinois in 48.0 seconds. His 47.8 second state record in 1966 helped Monroe win the Class B state crown with Jim Dearth.
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Kegonsa
Mark Winzenried
Monroe
Milwaukee
Sterling, Ill
Madison Club
Bill Kurtz
Stoughton
Alonzo Stagg
University of Chicago
Winzenried
Midwest
Montana
Ohio
Bill Bahnfeith
Illinois
Mark Winzendried
William A. Winzenried
West Allis
Houston
Delavan - Darien
Jim Dearth
Driver Killed At Elkhart Lake During June Sprints
Veteran sport car driver James Hartman died after his Triumph TR 3 flipped in a practice run at Road America Elkhart Lake during the June Sprints. Hartman, 36, suffered multiple injuries and died en route to Sheboygan Memorial Hospital. Mak Kronn of Mundelein won the 160 mile feature. The fatal crash marked the track's fourth death in 11 years.
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Elkhart Lake
Road America
Mak Kronn
Mundelein
James Hartman
Hartman
Sheboygan Memorial Hospital
Paula Clauder Wins Amateur Honors at Milwaukee Jaycee Open
Paula Clauder added to her impressive silver Sunday collection by taking amateur honors in the Milwaukee Jaycee Open women's golf tournament.
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Milwaukee
Paula Clauder
Hornung Signs 1966 Contract With Green Bay Packers
Paul Hornung agrees to a 1966 deal with Green Bay Packers ending speculation of a $175,000 package. The signing confirms Hornung will continue as a key player for the team this season.
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Hornung
Green Bay
Paul Hornung
Green Bay Packers
They Hope the Geese Will Remain in Maine
The State Fish and Game Department hopes 78 Canadian geese will stay in Maine after being captured and kept to influence homing habits. Officials aim to attract migration birds to Maine for the fall passage.
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Maine
Augusta
State Fish and Game Department
California Youth Tops Voigt in Shotput Showdown
SACRAMENTO Calif Dave Murphey of Fullerton whipped Stu Voigt of Madison Wis by a foot and a half Saturday night in the shot put at the Golden West high school track meet. Murphey hurled 66 feet 11 1/2 inches to win while Voigt reached 66 5. The Golden West Invitational marks the unofficial national prep championships.
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Sacramento
Calif
Dave Murphey
Fullerton
Stu Voigt
Madison
Wis
Murphey
Voigt
Income on Farm is the Deterrent
Wisconsin dairy farmers quit mainly due to low income. A State Department bulletin reports 20 percent sold their herds for money, 18 percent left due to age, while small shares cited market loss, modernization costs, health, feed shortages, labor, time, or departure of kin. A third still farm, 17 percent work off the farm full time.
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Madison
Wisconsin
State Department of Agriculture
State Department Reporting Service
Bids on Motor Fuel Tenders Opened in Green County
Green County Highway Commissioner announces bids on motor fuel with multiple bidders including Mennenil and Weyer. Officials review specifications and bid totals as part of the county’s road program.
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Green County Highway
6Th Street
Monroe
Wisconsin
Green County
Green County Highway Commissioner
Green County Highway Committee
House expected to pass right to know information bill
Washington moves toward final congressional approval of a freedom of information bill. It would declare government records public unless secrecy is required, with a two thirds vote, 40 minute debate limit, and no amendments before sending to the White House.
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Washington
House
Senate
White House
Emerson Sets Aim for Third Wimbledon Title
Australia’s Roy Emerson seeks a third consecutive Wimbledon singles crown, a feat last achieved by Fred Perry in 1934 35 and 36. Emerson faces the field as he targets a historic hat trick at the London event.
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London
Australia
Roy Emerson
Britain
Fred Perry
Ane
Anti War March Ends in Picketing at Ammunition Plant
A Baraboo police barricade blocked an anti war march to an ammunition plant as 45 demonstrators and several children sat for three hours. Sheriff Merle Spencer distributed honorary deputy cards while the march from Madison ended at sundown after protesting the Badger Ordnance Works reactivation for Viet Nam troop supply. John White led the march. Capt. Sidney L. Davis refused to comment.
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Merle Spencer
Spencer
Madison
Badger Ordnance Works
Viet Nam
Gunpowder Plant
John White
University of Chicago
Sidney L. Davis
New Farm Dispute Brewing Over Plan For Crop Surpluses
The National Farmers Union culls farmers may gain price benefits from eliminating surpluses amid the Johnson administration plan to raise wheat next year without higher price supports. The union urges steps to allow higher farm prices as before while noting dependence on CCC stock sales to curb gains. Tony T. Dechant calls for equal profit opportunities for farmers abroad and at home.
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Washington
National Farmers Union
Johnson Administration
Farmers Union
Commodity Credit Corporation
Tony T. Dechant
Farm Organization
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