WIAA reshapes Wisconsin high school sports for 1974 75
The WIAA announced major changes including moving boys golf to fall in 1974 75 and introducing a three class basketball tournament next winter. The fall shift affects Monroe and other area schools while cross country and football remain fall sports.
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Bobby Murcer
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Pete Rozelle
NFL
Bears
Abel Gibron
Terry Humphrys
Montreal Expos
Santo's 14th Cubs anniversary fuels doubleheader win
Chicago Cubs star Ron Santo homered in the second game to force a suspended, 12 inning draw after a 6-1 victory in the first game. Santo had three hits and four RBIs, while fans roared at a plane message honoring his 14 years with the club. Detroit Tigers sweep Brewers, McAuliffe and Rodriguez power wins.
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Ron Santo
Santo
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Cubs
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Dick McAuliffe
Aurelio Rodriguez
Mark Wottle wins 880 in Helsinki at World Track Games
Dave Wottle led the final lap to win the 880 yard run in Helsinki with 1 45.3. Dieter Fromm of East Germany was second in 1 45.4, while Mark Winzenried placed third in 1 46.4. SPIRIT OF 76 stock car event set for July 4 at Rockford Speedway features Jimmie Pierson Danny Bellard and Joe Shear aiming for victory lane.
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Helsinki
Finland
Dave Wottle
Wottle
Dieter Fromm
East Germany
Mark Winzenried
University of Wisconsin
Spirit OF 76
Rockford Speedway
Midwest
Jimmie Pierson
Milton
Danny Bellard
Beloit
Joe Shear
South Beloit
Victory Lane
Ritger Fourth in PBA Tour Money List
Hartford Wisconsin bowler Dick Ritger sits fourth on the Professional Bowlers Association money list with 35040 while Don McCune leads at 50540. The Wisconsin seniors golf event saw George Reed fall to Al Michaelson and Harry Simonson win 4 3. Milwaukee was named the 1977 NBA All Star site with Seattle Phoenix and Philadelphia hosting in coming years. Nancy Lopez edged Laura Bendriscutto 7 6 to reach the Western junior semifinals.
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Akron
Ohio
Hartford
Wis
Don McCune
Waukesha
George Reed
al Michaelson
Madison
Harry
Western Golf
Lake Geneva
Nancy Lopez
Roswell
N.M
Laura Bendriscutto
Waterford
Bee Line Wins BMGL First Half Championship
Bee Line clinched the BMGL first half title at Windy Acres with a 15 point margin over Commercial Bank. Dennis Hunt led scoring with a 36 par, while Bill Johnston won low net with 31. The final standings list Bee Line ahead of Olson Glass and Commercial Bank, with Marco's near the bottom.
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Bill Johnston
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Olson Glass
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OlsonGlass
Comm. Bank
Alphorn Ford
Nat’s Bank
GC Salvage
Bauman Kit
Marco's
Lincoln Mercury
Roger Severson
Bart Pickett
Herb Davidson
Ed Petersen
Cookie Phillips
Bauman
First National
Local Bowling Standings At Turner Hall Lanes
In Turner Hall Lanes leagues Ken Klossner led Wednesday Nite Couples with a 604 series 213 221 170 for Klossner Pryce. Sebastian Laeser added 596 with a 221 final, Ann Burkhalter 472 and Evelyn Miller 456. Tuesday Nite Couples saw Jim Dahmen top men with 581 and Frieda Laeser 512 for women. Dahmen shot 225 high game. Teams included Felder & Casey and Jackson & Dahmen both 4 0.
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Sebastian Laeser
Ann Burkhalter
Evelyn Miller
Turner Hall Lanes
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Frieda Laeser
Dahmen
Bill Severson
Bob Prain
Phyllis Flannery
Sue Keegan
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Jackson & Dahmen
Miller
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Severson & Nipple
Davidson & Prain
Flannerys
Ken Klossner
Fudd Pickett
Carol Pickett
Klossner
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Laeser & Schwitz
Wunschel & Bahring
Finley & Mohns
Salzwedel & Krahenbuhl
Pickett & Burkhalter
Fahrney & Miller
Stuckey & Paulson
Baseball schedules and results from a midseason slate
A compact schedule listing Wednesday results with several wins by Mets affiliations and Braves, plus upcoming and completed games for Thursday and Friday. Notable matchups include New York versus Chicago and Montreal at Chicago, with suspended games carrying to Friday.
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Atlanta
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St. Louis
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Houston
Cincinnati
Lonborg
McAndrew
Scott
Renko
Pizarro
Pappas
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John
Niekro
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Ellis
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Gullett
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Cleveland
Boston
Texas
Minnesota
Oakland
Kansas City
California
Bosman
Pattin
McDowell
Jefferson
Short
Lolich
Woodson
Broberg
Busby
Blue
Stone
Wright
Panama Canal Treaty Sparks Revolt and U S Recognition
The World Almanac notes a 1903 treaty for U S dig of the Panama Canal. Colombia rejected it, leading to Panama's independence proclaimed November 3 and recognized by President Roosevelt on November 6. Critics say Roosevelt's stance aided revolutionists and reflected a big stick policy.
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Colombia
Panama Canal
Panama
Theodore Roosevelt
World Almanac
Roosevelt
Assa
Slowpitch Schedule Set by Monroe Assn Commissioner
Monroe Slowpitch Commissioner John Prien released the lineup for upcoming games. Tonight the Major League title race ends with Friendly Inn facing Junction House, followed by multiple makeups and finals across Classic Minor and Open leagues through midweek and a July 4 all star day at Rec Park with Open versus Major League slated for 2 45 PM.
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Bienema
Schlitz Bulls
Green Co. House
Village Inn
Ludlow Bar
Martin's
Dearth
Jd’s
White Elephant
Rec Park
Monroe Legion bats lead with .333 averages
Legion stars Doug Schindler and Rick Rufenacht lead Monroe Junior Legion with .333 batting averages. Rudy Kaderly tops regulars at .300 with six hits. Dick Youngwith driving in five runs, while the team stands 3 5 and hosts Black Hawk Friday at 6 30 at MHS. Wednesday’s game with New Glarus was cancelled.
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Rick Rufenacht
Monroe Junior Legion
Rudy Kaderly
Dick Youngwith
the Legion
Black Hawk
MHS
New Glarus
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