1949 Track Squad Aided by Veterans
Monroe track gears up under Coach Fred Simpson with 54 hopefuls at Recreation Park for vigorous workouts. The squad aims for a tough 1949 schedule across six away meets and one interclass event, led by veterans Dick Maurer and Martin Cook and a strong junior contingent.
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Monroe
Recreation Park
Fred Simpson
Iea
Simpson
Donald Ethringe
Gasnes
Richard Maurer
Mardun Cook
Edward McArdie
Kenry Speich
Fred Bucb
Chanies Blum
Eddie Gregorich
William Schmitz
Carter wins NCAA 200 yard breaststroke in Raleigh title run
Purdue’s Keith Carter defeats world champion Joe Verdeur of La Salle to take the NCAA 200 yard breaststroke title. Carter clocked 2 14.8 minutes, near the Olympic record pace, with Dave Siebold of Michigan State finishing third and Verdeur unplaced after last night’s championship in Chapel Hill.
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Chapel Hill
N. C
Keith Carter
Purdue
National Collegiate Athletic Association
Joe Verdeur
la Salle
Carter
Verdeur
Dave Siebold
Michigan State
Athletics rout Havana Cubans in Cuba exhibition
About 8,000 fans packed Havana as the Philadelphia Athletics led by Connie Mack defeated the Havana Cubans 103 to the A's with Ed Joost and Sam Chapman pacing the victory.
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Havana
Philadelphia Athletics
Cuba
A’s
Connie Mack
A's
Ed Joost
Sam Chapman
Trade rumors swirl around Reds and Brooklyn players
President Warren Giles of Cincinnati declined comment as rumors of a trade with Brooklyn resurfaced after his return from the Dodger camp at Vero Beach Florida. He met with Buckeyealter and Reds coaches to discuss the possibilities.
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Tampa
Warren Giles
Reds
Brooklyn
Cincinnati
Giles
Dodger
Vero Beach
Fis
Buckyalters
Tigers Hitters Down. Grapefruit Shutouts Mark Spring Schedule
Detroit Tigers enjoyed a day off in Lakeland Florida to ponder their hitting power as the team notes four shutouts in six grapefruit league games following a 4-0 loss to the St Louis Cardinals and Bengals.
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Lakeland
Fla
Detroit Tigers
Bengals
St. Louis Cardinals
Dodgers confident they will win pennant in 1948
Vero Beach reports Burt Shotton promotes the Dodgers as the team to beat in the National League. The article outlines outfield and infield plans, key players like Duke Snider, Gil Hodges, Jackie Robinson, Pee Wee Reese, Roy Campanella, and pitchers Ralph Branca and Rex Barnett, with hopes for an improved season after 1947.
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Vero Beach
Fla
Burt Shotton
Brooklyn Dodgers
Shotton
Dodger
Duke Snider
Carl Furillo
Gene Hermanski
Snider
Dodgers
Montreal
Cal Abrams
Mobile
Tommy Brown
Brown
Marv Rackley
Dick Whitman
George Shuba
Mike McCormick
Boston Braves
Pete Reiser
Gil Hodges
Jackie Robinson
Pee Wee Reese
Billy Cox
Bruce Edwards
Roy Campanella
Ralph Branca
Rex Barney
Branca
Barney
Joe Hatten
Preacher Reo
Wisconsin to Start Home Games Earlier in 1949 Season
Wisconsin announced all home football games for 1949 will begin at 1 30 p m instead of 2 p m. The shift follows moves by other Western Conference members. The university also tentatively set the annual spring intramural game at Camp Randall for May 4.
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Madison
Wisconsin
Campul
Red Oak Wins Volleyball Final at Orangeville Gym
Red Oak defeated El Dorado in the season finals played at the Orangeville gymnasium. Captain Edwin Witt led the lineup alongside Duane Witt Virgil Dietmeier Glenn Weick Raymond Maske Dale Veach Ken Schneider and Eldred Hurlt.
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RED Oak
Orangeville
Eldorado
Edwin Witt
Duane Witt
Virgil Dietmeier
Glenn Weick
Raymond Maske
Dale Veach
Ken— Schneider
Eldred Hulrt
Indians Lose to Seals in Ninth Inning Collapse
Oakland defeats Cleveland as three singles in the ninth off Sam Zoldak spoil Bob Lemon’s start and tilt the game toward the Seals. Indians hoped for a change of fortune but faltered late.
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Indians
SEALS
Oakland
Cleveland
Bob Lemon
Tribe
Oakland Oaks
Sam Zoldak
Carroll freshman squad letters include two Monroe grads
Eleven members of Carroll college’s freshman basketball team were recommended for letters this week. Among them were two Monroe high school graduates, Jerry Dwyer, 48, and Paul Mueller, 46.
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Carroll College
Monroe High School
Jerry Dwyer
Paul Mueller
Women’s City Bowling Group Meeting Set for April 26
The annual business meeting of the Women’s City Bowling Association will be held at 8 p m Tuesday April 26. Officers present include President Mrs Walter J Kubly Vice President Mrs Pete Hanson Secretary Mrs George Wenger Jr Treasurer Miss Helen Burkhard and Sergeant-at-Arms Mrs Ernest Wyssbrod.
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Women’s City Bowling Association
Walter J. Kubly
Pete Hanson
George Wenger Jr
Helen Burkhard
Ernest Wyssbrod
Wisconsin Boxers Dominate Minnesota in Dual Meet
The University of Wisconsin boxing team defeated Minnesota 6 to 1 to push its dual meet record to 27 straight without a loss. Wisconsin announced five of six dual starts this season, with Minnesota’s lone win by Lex Caswell over Dick Curran at 135 pounds.
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University of Wisconsin
Minnesota
Badgers
Wisconsin
Michigan State
San Jose
Calif
East Lansing
Mich
Lex Caswell
Dick Curran
Dave Mackey
Steve Gremban
Gophers
Dwaine Dickinson
Howie Skier
Dickinson
Jim Sreenan
Harold Brown
Glen Nording
Dick Newburg
John Lendenski
Colin Conner
Bob Ranck
Badger
Bob Kelson
Minesota
Gene Fleming
Ed Williams
Badger Gopher Group Forms New Conference
A six member Minnesota Wisconsin college conference for spring sports was announced. Wisconsin members are Eau Claire River Falls and Stout Institute. Minnesota schools are Mankato St Cloud and Winona teachers colleges. Meets include 10 baseball games track golf and tennis at St Cloud May 14. L A McCown Winona is conference secretary and William Zorn Eau Claire is president.
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Wisconsin
Eau Claire and
River Falls Teachers Colleges
Stout Institute
Minnesota
Mankato
St. Cloud
Winona
L. A. McCown
William Zorn
Eau Claire
Cambridge Triumphs In 95th Oxford Cambridge Boat Race
Cambridge paddled from behind to win the 95th Oxford Cambridge race by a quarter length on the Thames. The winning time was 18 minutes 57 seconds, 1 07 longer than last year's mark.
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Cambridge
London
Thames
Beloit Golds Name All Opponent Basketball Team 1948 49
Beloit College announces an all opponent basketball team for the 1948 49 season. Included are Hall Haskins and Verne Mikkelson of Hamline, Charles Cooper of Duquesne, Jack Coleman of Louisville, and Duane Klueh of Indiana State Teachers.
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Beloit College Golds
Hall Haskins
Verne Mikkelson
Hamline
Charles Cooper
Duquesne
Jack Coleman
Louisville University
Duane Klueh
Indiana State Teachers
Milward Ties for 18th in Greensboro Open First Round
Green Bay golfer Jim Milward fired a 38 33 71 to join a 10 way tie for 18th place after the opening round of the $10 000 Greensboro Open. Frank Stranahan led with a five under par 34 32 66.
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Greensboro
Jim Milward
Green Bay
Frank Stranahan
Women bowlers shine in local leagues with high scores
Kathryn Yost led VFW No. 4 with 514 on games of 171 181 and 162. Lucille Ames Johnson's 483, Helen Burkhard VFW No. 3 482, Betty Ronald Johnson's 478, Clara Dittmar Burgess Battery 468, and Leone Loveland VFW No. 5 466 also posted strong totals. Gerald Swiggum led Sportsman's men at Borden's with 532, followed by Hubert Rockow 530 and Hugh Durgin 507.
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VFW
Lucille Ames
Johnson’s
Progressive League
Helen Burkhard
Betty Ronald
Clara Dittmar
Burgess Battery
Leone Loveland
VFW No. 5
Gerald Swiggum
Borden’s
Sportsman’s League
Hubert Rockow
Hugh Durgin
Beckman’s
Victor Ellingson
Borden
Mattie Stauffacher
Valeria Durgin
Dorothy Bacon
Wenger and Kramer
Jos. Huber Brewing Co
Monroe Hotel
Borden's
Frank Pickett
Russian Hero Wins Grand National At Aintree
Russian Hero ridden by L. McMorrow and owned by W. F. Williamson won the 103rd Grand National at Aintree amid 43 starters. Raimond finished second with Royal Mount third as Cromwell, the favorite, placed fourth. The 66 to 1 shot faced a grueling field while Caddie II, one of two American contenders, fell midway.
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England
Raimond
Royal Mount
W. F. Williamson
L. McMorrow
Cromwell
Lord Mildmay
Caddie II
Bevens Arm Trouble Clouding Sox Yankee Trial
Indications mount that the Chicago White Sox will return pitcher Floyd Bevens to the New York Yankees. The right hander is on trial from the Yanks and continues to battle arm troubles since his near no hitter in the 1947 World Series.
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San Diego
Chicago White Sox
Floyd
Bill) Bevens
New York Yankees
Yanks
Bevens
Wisconsin Fans Eye 1949 Grid With Sparse Gaps
Wisconsin faces a wait and see season as Coach Ivy Williamson reshapes for 1949 with 34 lettermen and 20 minor W winners. He pursues a new T formation and must replace key backs and linemen while spring drills test team speed and versatility.
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Madison
Wisconsin
Ivy Williamson
Williamson
Tom Bennett
Letterman
Bob Weiske
John Pinnow
Wally Dreyer
Clarence Self
T. A. Cox
Ben Bendrick
Champions Vie In Purdue Relays Tonight
A 303-man field brings champions to Purdue relays where no team scores are kept. The meet emphasizes individuals with seven open events on tap. Key duel expected in the high hurdles between Horace Smith of Michigan State and Lloyd Duff of Ohio State as Smith aims to top the 7.2 second mark against the relays record of 7.4 seconds.
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Lafayette
Purdue
Horace Smith
Michigan State
S. C
Lloyd Duff
Ohio State
Smith
Harrison Dillard
Baldwin-Wallace
Whitey Hlad
Chicago
South Wayre By Mrs. Harry Maddrell
Mr and Mrs J Louis Smith and daughter Betsy Jo and Mrs Charles Rockow were in Monroe on Tuesday. Mr and Mrs Harold Kading with son Bruce visited George Kadings at Stoughton. Mrs W H Schuldt returned to Arena from a visit with her son Lester and family.
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J. Louis Smith
Betsy Jo
Charles Rockow
Monroe
Harold Kading
Bruce
George Kadings
Stoughton
W. H. Schuldt
Arena
Lester
Pirates Manager Denies Rojek Trade Rumors
Pittsburgh Pirates manager Billy Meyer denies reports of a planned trade of shortstop Stan Rojek. He says the infield is built around Rojek and Danny Murtaugh and that the club has a solid core.
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Rojek
Hollywood
Billy Meyer
Pittsburgh Pirates
Stan Rojek
Meyer
Danny Murtaugh
Browns Exhibition Clouts Highlight Wood and Sievers
Rookie Ken Wood and Roy Sievers continued to impress for the St. Louis Browns in Los Angeles as each hit a home run, though the Cubs defeated them 12 to 7 in the exhibition game.
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Browns Burbank
Ken Wood
Roy Sievers
St. Louis Browns
Browns
Chicago Cubs
Los Angeles
Dominion of Southeast Asia Next on Britain's Calendar
A British dominion in Southeast Asia, incorporating Malaya, Singapore, Sarawak, North Borneo and Brunei, could become self governing in the future. Hong Kong might join. the move aims to counter Communist influence and align with Commonwealth members under Westminster.
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Stanley Swinton
New York
Southeast Asia
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Minnesota
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Sarawak
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Brunei
Cocos-Keeling Islands
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Lonely Christmas Island
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Oriental
Kowloon
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United States
British Southeast Asia
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Canada
Australia
New Zealand
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India
Pakistan
Ceylon
Robinson Wins Nod In Match With Lee
Chicago welterweight champion Ray Sugar Robinson defeated Bobby Lee of Baltimore by a 10 round unanimous decision before 7 728 fans at Chicago Stadium. Lee weighed 148 pounds, six pounds less than Robinson, and fought bravely after the knockdown in the fourth round.
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Ray
Robinson
Bobby Lee
Baltimore
Lee
Chicago Stadium
New Glarus Social Round of Visits
New Glarus residents Mrs. Millard Tschudy and Mr. Emil Kaeser with Mr. and Mrs. Harlan Wernle travel to St. Louis. Mrs. Rose Opferman visits her daughter and family in Milwaukee with Mr. and Mrs. William Andrae. Mrs. Leidel hosts bridge club. guests include Mrs. Palmer Welsch, Mrs. William Hillsted, and Mrs. Inning. substitutes listed. Mrs. Murray Lenham and son from San Francisco visit her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Theiler.
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Harlan Wernle
St. Louis
Rose Opferman
William Andrae
Milwaukee
John Leidel
Bridge Club
Mmes
Palmer Welsch
William Hillsted
Inning
Fred Tschudy
John Kundert
Durware McVey
Harvey Ott
Murray
Aggies Face Wildcats In 1949 National Title Showdown
Oklahoma A and M meets Kentucky in a high stakes NCAA final at the University of Washington in front of a 12,000 crowd. Illinois and Oregon State start the climactic session as tickets fetch 20 to 40 dollars amid hoop fever and pregame hype. Kentucky coach Adolph Rupp praises his Olympic veterans as ready to defend the crown.
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Seattle
Oklahoma Aggies
Wildcats
Kentucky
National Collegiate Athletic Association
Oklahoma
Oklahoma A
Pacific Coast
University of Washington
Illinois
Oregon State
Adep2 Rupp
The
Ross Sterling Dies Former Texas Governor at 74
Ross Sterling, aged 74, former Texas governor and oil man, died yesterday after a heart ailment. He had been hospitalized since September.
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Ross Sterling
Texas
Fort Worth
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