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Newspaper

Monroe Evening Times

Location

Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Mar 02, 1949

Page

5

Honor Counts Feature Bowling Falls Short Of High Scores

Major loop leader E. Norton of Old Style Lager posted 277 on Nov 30 and 641 series, guiding Maple Grove to 2828. Baumle of Watch Maids rolled 600, while Trickel, Etter and Ander zge topped various leagues with scores from 512 to 576 as teams posted season totals and standings.

E. 4. Norton Jor Ue Maple Grove C. E. Baumle Watch Maids Bob Trickel Smith’s Night Hawks Dase Etter Kate’s John Anderezge Waileti Trucking Night Owls Delbert Soddy Headquarters Tavern Maple Grove Inn Baumgartner’s Clinic Pharmacy Walt Lauper Don Clark Wally Speich G. L. Redman Crandall’s Rote’s Ninneman’s Lawrence's Market Johnson's Gambles Duke Etter Rufenacht Bob Buehler Bob Beach Roy Beach Monroe Center Warters Tavern Office Oscar Mayer R and S Tavern Bauman’s D. Soddy Davis Musser A. Mayers G. Golackson

Invitational Tourney field rounded to eight clubs

New York Utah San Francisco and City College of New York lead the eight club field for the tournament with St Louis as defending champion among definite nominees for eliminations March 12 14 17 and 19 at Madison Square Garden joining hopefuls Ryland Western Kentucky and Loyola of J for the invitational rounds.

New York Utah San Francisco City College of New York St. Louis Radley Western Kentucky Loyola of J Madison Square Garden

Wantaca Purchase Promises Life-Saving Money Flow

A brief note notes the purchase of a Wantaca model promising ongoing income or life improvements. It emphasizes financial potential and ongoing efforts to secure funds or work tied to the product, implying a promotion or sales pitch.

Scramble To Fill Louis Title Reveals Boxing Turmoil

Louis announces retirement and forms partnership to promote a Walcott Charles title bout in June. The scheme could crown two world champions through a series of eliminations involving Lee Savold Bruce Woodcock and Freddie Mills, with Jack Solomons claiming the survivor as champion. The New York State Athletic Commission stance remains uncertain while Eddie Eagan weighs elimination tournament options.

Miami Fla Joe Louis Joe Walcott Louis National Boxing Associat Jack Solomons Lee Savold Bruce Woodcock Freddie Mills New York State Athletic Commission NBA Eddie Eagan Abe Greene NBC Brown Greene Arthur M. Wirtz James D. Norris International Boxing Club

Big Nine Track Meet Set for Weekend in Champaign

The 39th annual Big Nine indoor track meet unfolds in Champaign Illinois with preliminaries Friday evening at the University of Illinois armory and finals Saturday afternoon. Wisconsin star Don Gehrmann seeks to break the 4 11.1 mile record while Harry Cooper of Minnesota targets the pole vault mark of 14 feet 15 inch set by Milt Padway.

Chicago Champaign University of Illinois Armory Wisconsin Don Gehrmann Chuck Fenske Gehrmann Harry Cooper Minnesota Tom Bennett Milt Padway Cooper

Bowling Green Beats Toledo In Narrow College Showdown

Bowling Green 86 Toledo 62 in college basketball action as Grinnell toppled Cornell Ia 65 42 and Beloit defeated River Falls Wis 75 67.

Associated Press College Bowling Green Toledo Grinnell Cornell Beloit River Falls Wis

Speich Wins City Meet All Events Crown With 1937

Wally Speich led Smiths Barber Shop Night Hawks to the team title and topped the all-events standings in the city handicap tournament. He finished with a 1937 total including a 54 handicap. without handicap his 674 in team, 582 doubles, and 627 singles totaled 1883 pins.

Wally Speich Smith Barber Shop Night Hawks Ernie Schober Monroe Bowling Association Speich

River Rats and Buffaloes End in Ninth Nine Tie Albany Annual

River Rats and Buffaloes finished the Albany game deadlocked at 9-9 in a playful annual match. An earlier preliminary saw the high school girls beat alumni after two overtimes, 15-13, in a lighthearted fundraiser for village summer entertainments.

River Rats Albany Tomic Buffaloes Harry Reasa Harvey Bronson James Price Wilbur Dehmer Duane Gaarder John Christopher Jack Graves Clarence Bly Robert Grossman Truman Sharer Jerry Rhyner Lawrence Taylor Brotfson Christopher Stanton Stears Mines Lorna Stewart Walter Elmer Fred Minder Helen Steuri Edward Killingstac Walter Pfeuti

Ortiz Defends Bantam Crown in 15 Round Win

Manuel Ortiz from El Centro California defended his bantam title for the 19th time by stopping Dado Marino in a 15 round bout in Honolulu. The match added another successful title defense for Ortiz as he retained the crown.

Honolulu Manuel Ortiz el Centro Calif Dado Marino Hawaii Ortiz

Fire destroys Alpha Chi Omega house at Baker University

A three story frame and stucco sorority house burned at Baker University in Baldwin Kansas forcing about 30 coeds into freezing weather. Fire damage gutted the Alpha Chi Omega house and residents evacuated as flames spread through the building.

Baldwin Kas Alpha Chi Omega Baker University

Waffle Shop Five Enters Beloit District Tournament

Waffle Shop Five from Monroe enters the Wisconsin Recreation Association district basketball tournament March 4–6 at Beloit Vocational gym, with finals March 14 in Beloit College field house. The team, led by manager John Walter, features veterans and three new players, aiming to represent southwestern Wisconsin at the state two Rivers tournament.

Wisconsin Waffle Shop Monroe Wisconsin Recreation Association Vocational School Beloit Beloit College Larry Kitchen Beloit Cleaners Jenseville U. Ww Beloit Snack Shop Janesville Eagles Club Janesville V. F. W Jeniagatian Snack Shop Beloit Pop House Ano. Waffle Shop Doc Meyers Edgerton Walt’s John Wagner Ed Goecks Tom Stauffacher Harold Davidson Ed Gibbons Herman Christian Bernard Bear Robert Zumbrunnen William Moon Charles Ingold J. T. Etter John Walter Two Rivers

Schuetze's Takes Second With 47 21 Win Over Wagner's

Schuetze's took undisputed second in the municipal league by routing Wagner's 47 to 21. Kaiser-Frazer crushed Victory Tavern 51 to 21 behind 19 points from Ted Kohl and 12 from Rich Soddy.

Schuetze’s Wagner’s Kaiser-Frazer Victory Tavern Charley Dwyer al Leiser Glen Hoff Ed Loeffel Charley Ingold Sheldon Zimmerman Kaiser-Frazers Ted Kohl Bill Moon Rich Soddy Cates c Ee Aie Schuetze Wagner

Beloit Golds Triumph Over River Falls Five 75-67

Beloit Golds defeated River Falls Teachers College 75-67 to advance in the NAIB tournament race. Nate DeLong was held to 12 attempts as Beloit built a 21-8 run after an early 8-2 deficit. The Golds, noted for fast passing, faced a late challenge as fouls limited DeLong and Beloit continued to press.

Beloit Golds River Falls Stevens Point Beloit Wisconsin River Falls Teachers College Falcons Kansas City Golds Nate de Long Falls

Wisconsin Teams Hit Home Action This Weekend

Two Wisconsin schools schedule home games with Madison- Seven hosts Minnesota in basketball while Syracuse meets undefeated Badger boxers at the Fieldhouse Friday. Coach Bud Foster’s cagers conclude their season Saturday against Minnesota.

Madison Wisconsin Bud Foster Minnesota Syracuse Badger

Unruly Second Half Seals Beloit Win Over River Falls

Beloit built a lead after halftime via Johnny Orr and Ron Bontemps baskets and held on as River Falls battled back. Bontemps led Beloit with 22 points while De Long and Lindholm scored 20 each for River Falls.

Keeps Beloit Johnny Orr Ron Bontemps River Falls Bontemps de Long Lindholm

Flying Bietilas Top Kiwanis Ski Tourney

Iron Mountain's Walter Bietila wins class A with 270 foot jumps and 74 of 80 style points as the 14th Kiwanis ski tournament concludes. Siblings Ralph and Roy Bietila place second and fourth. Joe Perrault places third after a jump tied to a 297 foot mark but ruled invalid. Perrault later belts an unofficial 299 foot exhibition.

Iron Mountain Mich Flying Bietilas Kiwanis Joe Perrault Walter Bietila University of Wisconsin Ralph Roy Ishpeming Perrault

New Green Bay Paper Mill Planned

City Building Inspector Al Manders reports a new Green Bay Paper and Pulp Co mill to be erected at a cost of 271000 dollars exclusive of machinery near Green Bay. The project will create local industrial capacity and jobs.

Green Bay al Manders The Green Bay Paper and Pulp Co

Wisconsin Chick Demand Down Then Rumored Rise

Madison reports baby chick demand fell to 19 million last year due to high feed costs. Wisconsin farmers anticipate a roughly ten percent increase this year as production plans push forward.

Madison Federal Wisconsin

State Tournament Pairings Explained

The article explains the Wisconsin high school basketball state finals draw. It outlines an alphabetical earlier rounds system and a host town based draw for the finals, detailing first round pairings at Madison and the potential quarterfinal matchups between Wauwatosa and Wisconsin Rapids if they win. It notes the two undefeated teams would meet for the title.

Milwaukee Wisconsin Wauwatosa Wisconsin Rapids Madison WIAA Eau Claire Monroe Menasha Sparta Spooner Waupun Stevens Point West Allis West All

Alphabet Drives Rallying Call in Civic Campaign

A quirky urban campaign hinges on letters as residents rally around a playful alphabet theme. Organizers highlight messaging clarity and community involvement as the program aims to spark interest in local issues through creative outreach.

Horses Die in Fire at Walnut Springs Farm near Lexington

A blaze swept a large barn at Clifford Moore’s Walnut Springs farm near Lexington last night killing six thoroughbreds. Farm manager Walter Jones valued the loss at about $200,000, with identities of the horses not known immediately.

Lexington Clifford Moore Walnut Springs Here Walter Jones

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