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Newspaper

Monroe Evening Times

Location

Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Jun 23, 1961

Page

7

Cincinnati Reds Open Two Game NL Lead In Weekend Series

The Reds hold a two game edge atop the National League heading into a pivotal three game visit by the Los Angeles Dodgers after a 7-5 win over St Louis as Milwaukee and Pittsburgh win to tighten the pennant race. Bob Purkey notches the win with Jim Brosnan aiding from the bullpen.

Associated Press Cincinnati Reds Los Angeles Dodgers Reds St. Louis Dodgers Chicago Cubs Milwaukee San Francisco Giants Pittsburgh Philadelphia Cards Larry Jackson Gordie Coleman Bob Purkey Jim Brosnan Whitey Ford Roger Maris Mickey Mantle New York Yankees Yankees Detroit Tigers Cleveland Indians Yanks Minnesota Twins New York Washington Kansas City Ford Maris Baltimore Boston Los Angeles Angels Norm Bass Luis Arroyo A’s

American Oaks Event Faces Bowls of Flow ers and Funloving

With mid June racing, Bowl of Flowers and Funloving duel in the Coaching Club American Oaks at Belmont Park, a 1 1/8 mile race for 3-year-old fillies. Hollywood Park hosts Four-and-Twenty in the Cinema Handicap, 1 1/8 miles, for its own 3-year-old title bid.

Associated Press Belmont Park West Coast Hollywood Park Detroit Arlington Park Monmouth Park Delaware Park Suffolk Downs

Phillies To Hold Baseball School At Madison Wisconsin

The Philadelphia Phillies will run a three day baseball school at Breese Stevens Field in Madison on June 28 29 and 30 for boys ages 16 to 21 starting at 10 a m each day. Eddie Dancisak will lead with Emil Belick Bill Freese and Paul Waner assisting.

Philadelphia Phillies Wisconsin Breese Stevens Field Madison Eddie Dancisak Monroe Janesville Milwaukee Braves Emil Belick Bill Freese Iowa Paul Waner Dancisak Junior Legion Glenn Holmes W. Wilson Street

East Squad Favored For Graduation Game

The East was listed a 2-1 favorite to beat the West in the All-American Graduation game at War Memorial Stadium Buffalo tonight. East coach Rip Engle of Penn State scoffed at the line saying the West should win, noting their offense was ready from the train arrival. He cited five Rose Bowl champions from Washington on the West squad and paired center Roy McKasson with quarterback Bob Schloredt as a key advantage.

Buffalo N.Y War Memorial Stadium Rip Engle Penn State Engle Washingtons Roy McKasson Bob Schloredt

U S Population Estimate Hits 179 Million in 1960

The Department of Commerce estimates the 1960 population of the United States including armed forces overseas at 179,834,690. This figure reflects the nation’s demographic size as recorded in the census period.

U.S. Department of Commerce United States

Braves Power Surge Lifts Milwaukee Past Giants 8 6

Milwaukee baseball fans saw five homers in a 8 6 win over the San Francisco Giants as Frank Thomas hit two and Hank Aaron, Frank Bolling and Gino Cimoli contributed others. The Braves extended a four game streak and boosted season total to 84 homers. Manager Dressen credited improved pitching for sustaining the offense.

Milwaukee Milwaukee Braves Braves Frank Thomas San Francisco Charlie Dressen Bob Buhl Giants Dressen Thomas Hank Aaron Frank Bolling Gino Cimoli Pittsburgh Bolling Eddie Mathews Aaron Joe Adcock Joe Torre Lee Mayo Warren Spahn Lew Burdette Cimoli Roy McMillan

Duster Ball Sparks Ejection of Gent Mauch in Pittsburgh Win

Philadelphia manager Gent Mauch was ejected in the sixth after a duster ball incident tied to Smoky Burgess’s two homers. Burgess led Pittsburgh past Philadelphia 5-1 as Buzhardt gave up four runs on eight hits, with Mauch disputing umpire calls in the officials’ dressing room.

Philadelphia Gent Mauch Bob Friend Pittsburgh Dluster Pirates Smoky Burgess Johnny Buzhardt Dallas Green Mauch Plate Chris Pelekoudas Pelekoudas Buzhardt Burgess Homer Mauric Jocko Conlan

Prep Chooses UW Whitewater

Greg Kent a 6 6 225 pound Whitewater High School all around athlete has accepted an athletic grant in aid from the University of Wisconsin He played football basketball and was on the track team.

PREP UW Whitewater Greg Kent Whitewater University of Wisconsin

Kiwanis routs Zuhlke’s 12 to 2 to widen league lead

Kiwanis won 12 to 2 over Zuhlke’s as Smith had two hits including a three run homer and also pitched five innings. Gempler's beat Commercial 10 to 3 to pull even for second in the Major League led by Harvey Loeffel three hits and Hermie Blum’s 11 strikeouts. Frederick and Van Wagenen had two hits for Commercial.

Kiwanis Zuhlke Gempler Smith Hermie Blum Ried Harvey Loeffel

Swiss Team To Face Ft. Atkinson Sunday

The Monroe swimming team will compete against Ft. Atkinson in their first meet of the season Sunday at 4 30 p m in the Ft. Atkinson pool. The meet marks the start of the team’s seventh year of organization and participation.

Monroe Ft. Atkinson

Baseball Scores and Standings From Thursday Results

Major league results list Baltimore Minnesota Detroit Washington New York Kansas City Boston Los Angeles games with several matchups and upcoming schedule. National League standings show Cincinnati, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Pittsburgh, Milwaukee, St. Louis and Philadelphia with recent results and upcoming contests. A note states Katanga province in the former Belgian Congo supplies about seven percent of the world copper.

Baltimore Los Angeles Washington Chicago Boston Kansas City Detroit Cleveland New York Minnesota Cincinnati San Fran Pittsburgh Milwaukee St. Louis Philadelphia San Francisco Katanga Province Belgian Congo

Amazing Bargains Highlighted in The Times Classifieds

The Times presents daily bargains across categories with standout deals in vehicles, furniture, appliances, and services. Readers can browse sections for price cuts, limited-time offers, and local seller listings.

Times

South Wayne Routs Grace Lutheran In Seven-Run Inning

South Wayne beat Grace Lutheran 11 to 2 after a seven run sixth inning fueled by four hits and three Grace errors. Dave Burri allowed 10 hits while striking out two as Norman Rasmussen led the Eagles with three hits including a triple. Louie LaLac surrendered 18 Eagles hits in the loss.

South Wayne Grace Lutheran Eagles St. Clare Dave Burri Norman Rasmussen Burri Louie ‘LaLac Pat Scacmean Ted Kohl Keith Christensen Kohl Leo

Eagles Clinch Win as St. Clair Stymied by Schwarze

Kohl added three hits while Ernie Schwarze held St. Clair to seven. Four runs in the third and five in the sixth sealed the Eagles victory. Bosanny doubled for the Saints, Miller had two hits in three trips, and a fourth inning threat by Rev Shea and Miller ended scoreless.

Kohl Ernie Schwarze St. Clare Eagles Jim Bosanny Saints Paul Miller Rev. Shea

George Dawson Wins Western Seniors Golf Title

Milwaukee report notes 59-year-old George Dawson of Glen Ellyn Illinois won the 13th Western Seniors Golf Tournament despite fire and heavy rain. He shot 68 71 for a two day total 139 one stroke under the prior meet record, earning his third Western Seniors title. he previously won in 1959 and 1958.

Milwaukee George Dawson Glen Ellyn Ill Dawson Indianapolis

Stars Hit Two Homers in Braves Victory Over Giants

Frank Thomas belted two home runs and added a single driving in four runs as the Braves beat the Giants 8 to 6. Galen Cisco and Mike Fornieles combined on a 3-2 Red Sox win over the Angels with Fornieles tossing five innings of no hit relief.

Frank Thomas Braves Giants Galen Cisco Mike Fornieles Red Sox Angels Fornieles

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