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Newspaper
Monroe Evening Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1963
Page
7
Edgerton riders paced by Dennis Erickson 41 Bill Carlson 45 Fred DeVoil 44 Steve Goode 44 and Jim Peterson 57 lead the JV squad as Monroe’s junior varsity posts a narrow 249 256 win in a 4a contest.
Monroe moved into a second place tie with Monona Grove and Fort Atkinson after a 211 232 win over Edgerton in Badger Conference golf. Tom Mitchell led the Cheesemakers with a 39, followed by Lovelace 41 Franklin 44 Share 43 and Scheeteewngth 49. Edgerton JV led by Richard Wesens posted low scores with Berron 48 Baker 52 Learn 53 Easton 56. Monroe next faces Fort Atkinson at Monroe Country Club Monday.
New Glarus overwhelmed Monticello 22-3 after collecting 15 hits including home runs by Schneider Rosge and Peterson. Fennimore routed Lancaster 19-3 as eight runs in the fifth inning sealed the Southwestern Wisconsin League win. Lancaster pitching walked 15 batters and hit five, while fanning none.
Clyde Rusk of West Allis Wisconsin was selected as Lawrence College head basketball coach. With a 184-151 high school coaching record over 15 years he previously led teams to regional titles and a 1956 WIAA state consolation, succeeding Don Boya who resigned.
Captain Bartholomew Gosnold named the cape coast as Cape Cod in 1602 after the abundant cod fish seen there, marking a geographic landmark in early colonial exploration.
The 89th Kentucky Derby field of nine was declared at 9:30 a.m. EST led by California favorite Candy Spots, ridden by Willie Shoemaker, with Never Bend second choice and No Robbery third. entries include Chateaugay Bonjour On My Honor Gray Pet Royal Tower and Investor among others at Churchill Downs.
Robert Hahlen, owner-operator of Baumgartiner's, caught a 33 inch garfish in the Pecatonica River near Dill yesterday. The fish weighed 3% pounds and was caught on a white jig but slipped off the hook as he brought it to shore.
Grady Steensrud led Monroe to a decisive win over Brodhead 91 to 27 at Monroe. Steensrud won the 120 high hurdles and high jump and pole vault, plus placed third in the 100 yard dash as Monroe swept relays and multiple field events. The Cheesemakers claimed medley and 880 relays and swept pole vault and discus.
Yesterday's Cubs star Farnie Banks slammed two home runs and a single driving in seven as Chicago beat St. Louis 13-8 and snapped the Cardinals four game win streak. Ray Herbert pitched seven innings of four hit ball to win 7-0 in the first game of a doubleheader with Baltimore. Chicago completed the sweep in the nightcap.
Vic Marean 474 Dave Eley 547 Ralph Waldorf 493 Marion Mueller 535 Deb Share 585 led the bowling for the pharmacy team. Marco's team included Glen Brecklin 559 Sam Regula and Hobby Shop Monroe. Gapen will be at the store 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Friday May 10 to repair Johnson reels with factory parts at no charge.
Felder's Tavern won the Major League title after a final roll off at the Recreation Club lanes, totaling 2,529 to Headquarters 2,453. Alvie Riese led Felder's with 604 series, while Richard Bruny anchored Headquarters with 519. Earlier, Clinic Pharmacy beat Marco's 2,634 to 2,610 for the crown, paced by 853 894 887 scores.
Two area boys received repeat honors on Wisconsin's second high school track honor roll. Dennis Burrison of Argyle made the 120 yard high hurdles list with a 7.16 second time. Runde of Shullsburg earned recognition in Class C high jump at 5 feet 10 inches.
Milwaukee Braves figure Pao As hosts a fly casting action at Zanders Lake on May 9 at 4 p.m. Don Gapen of Johnson Reel Co and Air-Cel Line Co will oversee demonstrations. Anglers may bring their own outfits or use Johnson gear available on site.
Bragan’s Braves suffer through a seven game winning streak stretch as injuries to Eddie Mathews Roy McMillan and Gus Bell disrupt the lineup during a 4 3 loss to the Cincinnati Reds Bragan shuffles players and positions as Bell undergoes knee surgery and McMillan and Mathews miss action.
The text notes revenue from cigarette tax totaling $59 million and that the state has acquired 69,000 acres since 1961. It mentions proposed payments of $18,000 per year for land acquired, with payments on land acquisitions continuing.
Assemblyman Paul Alfonsi urges paying towns 30 cents per acre for state forest land and public hunting areas under a 50 million dollar resource program. He cites local tax loss and proposes funding from conservation revenues, despite opposition from the Wisconsin Council of Resource Development and Conservation.
Carlisle driver Newt Bartholomew will race a 1963 Plymouth in the Cardinal 100 at Freeport Raceway. He finished 12th in ISCA standings last year. Time trials start 1:30 p.m. and the feature is 100 laps starting at 2:30 p.m.
A compact notice describes a person seeking opportunities to buy rent or hire items or services. It emphasizes a friendly approach and invites interested parties to contact with offers or requests. The ad positions the individual as eager to engage with local providers.
In yesterday’s area track meets Dodgeville defeated Cuba City 61 to 57. New Glarus led a strong showing with standout performances across events, while Or fas3M288 Bester esic thesca did not clearly recover from a shaky start.
J Walter Kennedy, 49, Stamford Connecticut mayor, will take over September 1 succeeding Maurice Podoloff 73 who retires after 17 years guiding the league. Podoloff has steered through many twists and turns while NFL chose Pete Rozelle as commissioner two years ago.
New Glarus routed Orfordville 87 to 31 while Benton crushed South Wayne 83 to 35 and Darlington dominated Mt. Horeb 100 to 18. Welch swept sprints, Disch claimed shot and discus, Farrey and Hilliary won two events each as Benton won 11 of 14 events. Red birds swept the 880 run and broad jump for a Mt Horeb defeat.
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