Monroe Beats Monticello 5 3 In Southern League Tilt
Monroe Cheesemakers win 5-3 at Monticello to stay in second in the Southern section, six wins in seven league starts. Lefty Andrews yields nine hits over six frames, Wainwright homers, Moon nabs crucial double play in ninth to end Monticello rally.
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Cookie) Walters
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Duerst
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Bill Moon
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Wainwright
Gene Mason
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Milwaukee rider clinches Olympic bicycle tryouts grand slam
Jack Heid of Westwood New Jersey swept all three events at the U S Olympic bicycle tryouts in Milwaukee to earn a spot on the Olympic bicycle track team. Finishing second and third were Bob Travani of Detroit and Tom Montemage of Buffalo.
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U. S
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Detroit
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Yarn and Textile Workers Employ About 250000 in U S
About a quarter of a million workers are employed in making yarns and fabrics in the United States. The figure reflects major industry activity across mills and related plants.
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Darlington Hands Monroe 14-6 Loss
The Monroe American Legion Junior team lost 14-6 to Darlington at the Lafayette county fairgrounds diamond. Monroe pitchers Carter and Huber endured eight and ten hits respectively as Darlington pulled away with a seven run fourth inning. Bob Jordan hit a triple for Monroe while Darlington’s pitcher kept control amid Monroe errors.
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17-Year-Old Star Wins U S Decathlon at Trials
Bloomfield New Jersey reports three American youths earned spots on the U S Olympic decathlon team after stormy trials at Foley field. Bob Mathias 17 from Tulare California won the national AAU decathlon and earned the top Olympic slot on his second try. Moon Mondschein of New York University and Floyd Simmons of Charlotte North Carolina also secured places on the team.
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Moon) Mondschein
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Charlotte
N. C
University of North Carolina
Dodds Runs Fast Mile At AAU Championships
Gil Dodds the Boston parson won a special invitation mile at the national AAU decathlon championships with a time of 4 08 8 marking the fastest outdoor season mile of 1948.
Yesterday's baseball results and tomorrow's schedule
National League Cincinnati beat New York 4 to 3 Boston won 9 to 1 over Pittsburgh St Louis topped Boston 6 to 4 Chicago 6 Philadelphia 2 American League New York 7 Detroit 0 Washington 5 Cleveland 2 Boston 6 St Louis 0 Philadelphia 6 Chicago 5 American Association Milwaukee 4 Louisville 3 Toledo 6 Kansas City 4 Indianapolis 2 St Paul 0 Minneapolis 6 Columbus 1 Tomorrow's schedule includes night games New York at Boston Philadelphia at Brooklyn Pittsburgh at Cincinnati St Louis at Chicago Chicago at St Louis Washington at Philadelphia Boston at New York Cleveland at Detroit
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Early Law Bans Machinists From Leaving England
In the early days of the industrial revolution English law forbade machinists to leave the country. The rule restricted labor mobility and aimed to protect domestic industry and skills.
Hogan Curtails Plans After Inverness Win
Ben Hogan and Jimmy Demaret win the Inverness four ball title and a $3,500 prize, with Hogan announcing plans to curtail long tournaments while not ruling out defending the National Open and PGA. The pair dominate, finishing 51 under par for 126 holes, the widest margin in 11 years, while Harbert and Ghezzi claim a one-up finish in the only non-champ match.
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Wins Horseshoe Title at Hawkeye Holidays Championship
Veteran Ted Allen of Boulder Colorado defeats Casey Jones of Waukesha Wisconsin in three games 50-39 44-50 50-46 to win the Hawkeye holidays horseshoe pitching title in Des Moines.
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Stop Red Sox Cry Heats Up A Lively Baseball Month
The Boston Red Sox surge in June spurred the cry Stop Red Sox as Ted Williams and Vern Stephens pace the lineup. Williams hits his 16th homer to boost a 2 0 win in St Louis while Boston narrows the gap behind Cleveland. Williams posts a .415 average. The Athletics sweep Chicago to close within 11 percentage points of first place. The Indians win 4 1 over Washington after the Senators take the opener. Yankees blank Detroit as Byrne debuts. In the National League Boston holds a half game lead after a 9 1 victory over Pittsburgh and Stan Musial drives a 17th homer in a 6 4 win for St Louis over Brooklyn. The Reds rally to beat the Giants 4 3 in Cincinnati.
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Boo) Ferrisson
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Cubs Phillies Split Doubleheader in Philadelphia
The Chicago Cubs and Philadelphia Phillies split their scheduled doubleheader in Philadelphia. The Cubs won the opener 6 2 and the night cap 4 3.
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Five Green County Tennis Players Head to District Meet
Green county will send five players from Monroe to the district junior tennis tournament in Janesville starting Tuesday. Winners in three divisions advance to the state finals in Milwaukee on July 16 and 17. Entrants are Ernie Vogler and Dick Kundert junior boys, Bud Pilz and Dick Blanc boys, and Heidi Pfaeffli girls. Vogler Pilz and Pfaeffli won county titles. Kundert and Blane were runners-up.
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Annual Prep All Star Tilt to Be Held Aug 18
The Wisconsin high school North South all star football game moves to Breese Stevens Field Madison on August 18. Milt Diehl Madison East coach and Wisconsin Coaches association secretary says the event is sponsored by the association and Zor Shrine of Madison, leaving Camp Randall due to Western Conference rules. North teams trains at Stevens Point Teachers College while the South trains at Whitewater Teachers College. Breese Stevens capacity expands to about 5 000 with temporary bleachers.
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All-Stars Rained Out in Dubuque Monroe Clash
The second all-star game of the season between the Dubuque Amvets and the Monroe Major league all-stars was washed out Sunday night. No game is scheduled for next Sunday due to the American Legion Fourth of July celebration.
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Prep star signed by White Sox in Three Eye league move
The Chicago White Sox signed 18 year old left handed pitcher Roland Ploetz from Milwaukee Boys Tech high school. Ploetz was signed by John Rigney and assigned to Waterloo in the Three Eye league.
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Berg Rallies to Take Western Open Victory
Patty Berg defeated Babe Zaharias in a 37 hole final at Skycrest Country Club to win the Western Open 1 up. Zaharias led by four holes late and entered with birthday celebrations in sight before Berg surged back in a dramatic overtime finish.
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Argyle Nine Defeats Woodford 7-3 In Regional Play
Argyle Nine beat Woodford Club 7-3 to move to .500 in the Southern section Home Talent league. Alm and Larry Kipfer combined on six hits allowed. Kipfer shut down Woodford in relief after a late rally. Bob Thompson doubled off Del Soddy and Soddy also homered for Woodford.
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Orangeville Social Notes From Farewell Dinner Wave
Mrs. Gren and Mrs. Jack Noble honored at a farewell dinner in Orangeville. Attendees included Loreen Lubbers Doris Hefty Laura Moore Oneta Rufi and others. Visitors Rev Lois McKeown and daughter Mary Jane Albuquerque N M joined Mrs. Charles Holloway. Families from Sciota Mills Milwaukee Orion Moline and Freeport were also noted with hosting and visits.
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Freeport Hotel
Loreen Lubbers
Mmes
Doris Hefty
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Thomas Bowen
Ralph Keister
Lois McKeown
Mary Jane
Albuquerque
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Charles Holloway
Floyd Parriott
Merle Meyers
Sciota Mills
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Dan Taylor
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Freeport
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Kent
Jennie Belknap
Lightning Explosions Split Trees By Steam Pressure
A science note explains how lightning can split or explode tree parts as moisture in wood cells rapidly turns to steam, building internal pressure and tearing apart the wood.
Veterans eligible for reentry in advanced noncommissioned Air Force grades
Three veterans of the armed forces who hold qualifications in one of 306 skills and trades may reenter service in advanced noncommissioned Air Force grades. The program aims to leverage prior training and experience to fill senior NCO roles.
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