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Newspaper
Monroe Evening Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1968
Page
6
Monroe Cheesemakers beat Madison East 6 3 in a non league tennis match and host Stoughton this afternoon at Recreation Park. Juniors and seniors balance prep for Prom with several players finishing singles and doubles early.
The USGA unveiled a $44,000 computerized testing machine to restrict ball speed, aiming to curb distance. Executive director Joe Dey said current rules limit impact velocity to 250 feet per second, yielding about 260 yards carry. Manufacturers could push to 300–350 yards, potentially making courses obsolete.
New Glarus swept to 99 points beating Belleville and Monticello in a triangular track meet on Thursday. Double winners were Brian Thacker and Mark Wainwright of New Glarus and Hefty of Monticello with multiple event wins and strong showings across sprints, distance, relays, and field events.
Monroe swept Madison East 6-3 as Tom Hefty matched a second straight win 10-6 over Bill Hanson. John Gerhart edged Dean Skaret 10-8, Terry Mau beat Jim Stege 10-7, and Kevin Burington defeated Dave Beid for his first singles win 10-6. Doubles saw Hefty Gerhard and Mau-Line win 10-8. Burington-Hexom lost 10-6. Monroe hosts Stoughton tomorrow and travels to Janesville Saturday for a 16-team Invitational.
Orfordville and Brodhead students will compete in biology chemistry physics and mathematics exhibits with cash awards for first second and third in each division. A grand prize is planned. Judging starts 6 30 p m and exhibits open to the public afterward. George Sergeant and Devon Schlegel lead the event for the Brodhead Science and Math Club.
The first Ladies Day of the 1968 season was held at Monroe Country Club on Wednesday May 1 with eighty auxiliary members attending a luncheon followed by bridge and golf. New members welcomed included Mrs M Liermann Mrs Jaeffrey Tullette and Mrs Herbert Pfund. Frances Durner of Phoenix and guests were introduced. Bridge winners were Mrs George Geiger Mrs John Figi Mrs Ernest Wenger Mrs Ralph Wenger and Miss Maud E Wenger. Golf prize winners included Mrs Kenneth Jackie Smith Mrs Lee Carol Nipple and Mrs Ned Marion Walker with Dorothy Schott taking on putts. Bernsteins Move To Monroe Home as Rodger Bernstein Jr joins The Medical Center of Monroe as X ray and lab tech.
The Playboy Golf League opened action at Windy Acres yesterday. John Weckerly had closest to pin on No 3 and blind bogey winners included Dick Brunner Bob Loge son Bob Kramer Bing Germann Paul Kam merude Tom McGraw Rod Speich and Rev Hinebaugh. Fritz Kammerud posted low net 31 and Rodney Speich low gross 42. Team scores and sponsors listed by Dennis Fazel. Next Thursday night schedule features Rufenacht vs J J Smith Jewelers and others.
The Albany High School freshman class will sponsor a carnival on Saturday May 4 at the school house. A movie Walt Disney's Savage Sam airs at 1 p.m. Carnival activities such as a cake walk run from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. An all ages sock hop follows from 7 45 to 11 45 p.m.
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