Fischer Fires Two-Hit Shutout
Hank Fischer blanked Philadelphia on two hits in a 1-0 Braves win as Bobby Bragan’s club extended its recent strong stretch with three complete game victories in four starts. Fischer, a Seton Hall alum, added the only run in the second inning and posted a 1.93 ERA.
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UW Baseball Team Splits Doubleheader in Columbus
Wisconsin's Badgers split a Big Ten doubleheader with Ohio State in Columbus. They lost the opener 4 to 5 but won the nightcap 2 to 1 to finish 3-3 in conference. Fred Reichardt went five for six across both games and led the Badgers at the plate.
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Sparta High names Willis Zorn as new basketball coach
Willis Zorn, 37, of Ladysmith, named head basketball coach at Sparta High School after the resignation of Hugh Blank. Zorn is the son of Bill Zorn, former basketball coach at Eau Claire State College.
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Eau Claire State College
Spahn Day Buttons Fund Wisconsin Scholarships Begin
The Warren Spahn Foundation will award two $1,000 yearly scholarships starting next fall to Wisconsin residents in accredited colleges. Applications accepted between Tuesday and May 20, with a total start fund of $20,000 raised by button drives and contributions. Selection based on grades leadership activity and financial need.
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Dancer Set for Preakness After Derby Triumph
Northern Dancer headed to Baltimore for the May 16 Preakness as trainer Horatio Luro remains cool about chasing the Triple Crown. Detailing the Derby win over Hill Rise, the Canadian-bred colt could become the first to complete the Derby-Preakness-Belmont since 1948's Citation, with Bill Hartack praised for getting the best from The Dancer.
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Baseball scoreboard shows mixed results across leagues
The daily standings include Cleveland 8 4 with 667, Chicago 7 5, Detroit 8 7, Minnesota 9 8, Baltimore 7 9, New York 6 6, Washington 8 10, Los Angeles 7 9, Boston 6 8, Kansas City 6 8, with Saturday and Sunday results across several matchups. National League notes Philadelphia and San Francisco both strong at 10 4 and 10 6 respectively, while many games force shifts in the pennant race.
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Monroe Track Stars Spark Ft Atkinson Meet
Monroe high school stars led by Jim Dearth and Bill Kohn set two school records at the Ft Atkinson Invitational. Dearth popped 48-44 in the shot and Kohn cleared 5-11 in the high jump to set new marks as Monroe placed third with 41% points.
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Dearth
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Oconomowoc
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Watertown
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Hartford
Dick Erdman
Bill Esch
Jim Bidlingmaier
Mike Doyle
Bill Schuetze
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Blackbourn
al Barnes
Madison Lafalette
Fort Atkinson
Wisconsin Intrasquad Show Sparks Fresh Talent
In a 23-21 White victory over the Cardinals at Camp Randall, new QB prospects Jess Kaye and Charlie Burt impressed Bruhn as Franck also contributed. Kaye 13 of 22 for 151 yards with two TDs and Burt 12 of 26 for 182 yards and a TD led receivers Dave Neubauer Louis Jung and Joel Jensen in standout showings. veteran Silvestri and fullback Tim Wood also held their ground.
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Green Bay
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Urbana
University of Illinois
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Jim Jones
Carl Silvestri
Tim Wood
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Track and Golf Squads Set for Action Here
Two Monroe high school teams, the track team and the golf squad, will see action this afternoon. The track team is slated to face Madison Lafollette at 4 p.m. at the Monroe high school athletic field. At the Monroe Country Club, the golf squad meets Mt. Horeb linksmen starting about 4 p.m.
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Invitational Net Meet Postponed by Rainfall
The Janesville Invitational tennis meet, featuring Monroe, was postponed due to rain. Monroe coach Roy Hull said the event will be rescheduled for next Saturday.
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Yastrzemski Drives Red Sox Past Tigers in Grand Slam Power
Carl Yastrzemski of Boston drove in six runs including a first major league grand slam to lift the Red Sox 11-7 over Detroit. Hank Fischer of Milwaukee threw a complete game two hitter to blank Philadelphia 1-0 for his third straight complete game win.
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Chisox Streak Broken at Five
The Chicago White Sox see a five game win streak snapped by Los Angeles as they prepare for a Monday visit from the Minnesota Twins. Ed Fisher and Don Messitt delivered relief in a 3-2 win earlier, while Dave Nicholson homered for Chicago.
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Russians Had Named Swedish Spy General
A parliamentary six man commission reports Col. Stig Wennerstrom who confessed as a Soviet master spy was made a Soviet general with high orders and expected a fortune when he fled Sweden. He was about to flee last July when arrested after fifteen years of spying for the Soviet Union. The commission questions how the government handled the affair and releases secret details.
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Minute Hand Emerges in Early 18th Century Timepieces
In early 1700s watchmaking, clockmakers added a second hand and divided hours into sixty minutes. The minute became a small, precise unit guiding timekeeping as two-handed watches gained popularity.
Draft end unlikely without climate shift says Hershey
Lt. Gen. Lewis B. Hershey, Selective Service director, says the United States cannot end the draft until international relations improve and fear among nations diminishes. He notes President Johnson’s plan for a comprehensive draft study may explore voluntary manpower options within a decade.
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Sorenson Wins Trans-Mississippi Golf Title
Carol Sorenson of Janesville added the Women’s Trans-Mississippi title to her Wisconsin State and National Intercollegiate crowns. The 21 year old junior from Arizona State University defeated Connie Robinson of Pasadena 5 and 4 in the Saturday final. Sorenson was runner up in the Trans-Mississippi last year.
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Janesville
Arizona State University
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Pasadena
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Jersey Man Admits Threats To Kill LBJ
Michael Vaughn Cramer 29 former New Jersey title examiner pleaded guilty in federal court to threatening to kill President Johnson. Sentencing set for May 15. maximum five years and $1000 fine. He mailed the threat letter from Reno to FBI Director Hoover and was detained by Secret Service in San Francisco.
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Nicklaus Enters Colonial Tourney
Golf star Jack Nicklaus heads to the Colonial Invitational in Fort Worth with a $75,000 purse. He recently earned $38,000 from Las Vegas events and won Sunday in the $65,000 Tournament of Champions with a 279 total, finishing two ahead after a clutch 42 foot birdie putt on the 18th.
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Sanded Step Ladders Improve Traction, Warn Workers
A safety recommendation urges painting each ladder step and while the paint remains wet, sprinkling fine sand on every step to reduce slipping. This method targets step ladders used in work settings to enhance grip and prevent falls.
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