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Newspaper

Monroe Evening Times

Location

Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

May 11, 1950

Page

7

Relays at Fort To Be His Test Monroe Trackmen Rated at Second

Coach Fred R. Simpson will send a 20 man Monroe Trackmen squad to Ft Atkinson to contest the Southern 10 trophy. Richland Center is favored with Monroe rated second as Baraboo Wisconsin Dells and nine others converge. Dick Maurer leads in the shot put and the 880 relay. Don Ethridge Joel Solomon and Don Timm pace sprints and middle distances in a meet heavy with field event showdowns.

Fred R. Simpson Ft. Atkinson Simpsonmen Richland Center Hornets Monroe Baraboo Wisconsin Dells Charley Starr Dick Maurer Bob Wells Ed McArdle McArdle Art Whippie Jack Marvin Stoughton Don Ethridge Ray Carter Bob Carter Wesley Wandflith Fred Buob Dick Blane Buob Chuck Robertson Jim Schillinger Tom Goetz Don Don Timm Joel Solomon Ronald Norder Doral

Break for Bowlers Planned by Directors

Columbus report says executive directors approve a rules change at the ABC convention allowing bowler equipment modification by rounding the bottoms of the pins to a 5/32 inch radius. The amendment, needing a majority of about 400 delegates, would overturn a 50 year ban.

Columbus ABC American’ Bowling Congress

Indians Rout Brewers as Streak Ends

The Indianapolis Indians overwhelmed Ben Johnson with four runs in the first inning and defeated the Milwaukee Brewers 9-2, snapping Milwaukee’s four-game win streak. In other American Association games, Toledo beat Minneapolis 5-8 and Columbus edged St. Paul 13-11. The Kansas City at Louisville game was postponed due to wet grounds.

BREW Associated Press Indianapolis Indians Ben Johnson Milwaukee Brewer Toledo Minneapolis Columbus St. Paul Kansas City Louisville

Parids 9 Skids Top Wisconsin State League Standings

Wisconsin Rapids led the state league with a 9-1 win over Janesville, while Fond du Lac fell from a first place tie to fourth. Green Bay beat Fond du Lac 7-1, Oshkosh beat Appleton 8-6, and Sheboygan defeated Manitowoc 7-5 as Eau Claire edged Superior 8-7. Northern league games were postponed.

Wisconsin Rapids Janesville Fond du Lac Green Bay Oshkosh Appleton Wausau Sheboygan Associated Press Eau Claire Superior

State Line Loop Play Schedule Set For year two

Commissioner R W Karlen released the State Line league schedule with a competitive season expected as weaker clubs strengthen. Defending Monroe Cardinals draw a bye opening Sunday with first league game May 1 when Viota visits. round one ends June 25 at New Glarus.

Amesencause State Line League R. W Barney) Karlen Karlen Monroe Cardinals Viota Monroe Wiota Belleville Blanchardville New Glarus Monticello Argyle

National League Scoreboard and Results

Baseball scores and upcoming games across the National and American leagues. Listings show today’s matchups Brooklyn vs Cincinnati Boston vs Chicago Philadelphia vs Pittsburgh New York vs St Louis with yesterday’s results St Louis 5 New York 1 Cincinnati 4 Brooklyn 0 Philadelphia at Pittsburgh and tomorrow’s Pittsburgh at Chicago Cincinnati at St Louis. American League games include St Louis at New York Detroit at Boston Cleveland at Philadelphia Chicago at Washington with results Washington 7 Chicago 6 and Cleveland 6 Philadelphia 4. Tomorrow’s schedule includes Philadelphia at New York and Washington at Boston along with Chicago at Cleveland.

Associated Press Brooklyn Cincinnati Boston Chicago Philadelphia Pittsburgh New York St. Louis Iain Washington Clevelan

Northern Illinois Plans More Fairs in Region

Northern Illinois will host 95 agricultural fairs across the region up from last year three fairs include the Winnebago county fair at Pecatonica September 7 through 10 and the Stephenson county fair at Freeport August 23 through 26. Stu Cooper, ex Appleton high school athlete and former Wisconsin State League player, named head basketball coach at Texas College of Arts and Industries.

Northern Illinois Winnebago Pecatonica Stephenson County Freeport Stu Cooper Appleton Wisconsin Texas College of Arts and Industries Cooper Appleton High School Papermakers

Hilltop Names Nagle as New Assistant Basketball Coach

Milwaukee report states Joel Nagle former Aquinas College coach in Grand Rapids becomes the first fulltime assistant basketball coach at Marquette University. Nagle, a 1940 Marquette graduate, is part of Hilltop's coaching staff expansion. The National Geographic Society notes the leopard is pound for pound the most destructive animal.

Hilltop Nagle Milwaukee Joel Jack) Nagle Aquinas College Grand Rapids Mich Marquette University Marquette The National Geographic Society

Most Big League Managers Back Balk Rule Uniformity

An Associated Press survey shows nine managers favor the balk rule, four oppose, with two undecided and one neutral. Most managers seek more uniform interpretation by umpires, urging agreement on timing to prevent inconsistent calls. The balk rule, unchanged from last year, requires pitchers to stop fully before delivery. 48 balks have been called so far, 29 in the National League.

Associated Press Frank Shaughnessy

Rock River Deer Herd Decline Seen

The Rock River range in northern Illinois shows a shrinking deer herd due to poaching highway kills and agricultural entanglements. A spring census tallies 993 deer, 182 fewer than last year, with 59 hit by cars, two drowned, two by trains, three caught in fences and 17 illegal kills amid heavy poaching and malnutrition fears for pasture cattle.

Milwaukee Rock River Ilinois Illinois

Denmark approves relations with Red China ministers named

Copenhagen reports Denmark has established diplomatic relations with Red China and both nations have named their respective ministers.

Denmark Copenhagen Red China

Musial Seen as Loop .400 Hitter in 1950 Hope

The Associated Press reports Stan Musial of the St Louis Cardinals fuels a strong bid for the National League first .400 hitter since 1930. Musial, nearing .500 hitting with a 483 average, moves to first base boosting his power as manager Eddie Dyer shifts him from right field. In other action Max Lanier pitched seven as the Cardinals beat the Giants 5-1. Ken Raffensperger earned Cincinnati’s win in a 4-0 upset of Brooklyn, lifting the Reds from a seven game slide. The Phillies rose to first atop the NL after the Dodgers loss, while rain canceled a Yankee game and a Browns tilt. Washington extended a four game win streak to seven, as Ed Stewart’s pinch triple sparked a five-run rally. Cleveland avoided a loss by scoring three unearned runs in the ninth for a 6-4 victory over Philadelphia.

Stan Musial Bill Terry Musial New York Giants Max Lanier Brooklyn Cincinnati Reds Ken Raffenscherer Raffy Reds Dodgers Phillies Pittsburgh Chicago Boston Braves Fenway Park New York Yankee Washington Senators Ed Stewart Cleveland Philadelphia

Legion Advised of Racing Facts

The American Legion post considers a lease proposal for auto racing via Mr. Johnson of Slinger. A special committee found $2,500 startup cost, scarce race insurance, and advised against direct Legion operation while urging full legal committee and city council approval before next Thursday’s report. The committee, led by Howard P. Olsen, studied Sun Prairie and Rockford tracks and plans to continue its investigation.

Zilmer-Riley American Legion Johnson Slinger Legionnaires Legion Post Legal Committee Post Howard P. Olsen Ernest E. Wenger Harold C. Heiman Robert E. Zuercher

One ABC Change in American Bowling Tour Standings

Columbus report notes Modern Bowler of Detroit moving to third in team standings with 12 916 pins at the American Bowling Congress 1950 meet held at Fairgrounds Coliseum. Last year saw the club finish fourth and win 1000 dollars in prize money.

ABC Columbus American Bowling Congress Fairgrounds Coliseum Detroit

Market Summary from Chicago Shows Mixed Livestock and Grain Upturn

Salable hogs mostly steady to higher with sows firmer, cattle and calves mixed as buyers cleared loads. Live poultry and eggs eased slightly while butter held firm. Grains rose on oats strength and corn steady. soybeans fluctuated. New York stocks staged a sedate rally led by radio and TV equities, lifting major names including Republic Steel and Du Pont.

USDA Chicago U. S Republic Steel Youngstown Sheet Carysier Studebaker Admiral Corp Emerson Radio Philco Radio Corp Zenith du Pont Western Union

Twin Grove Social Notes Include Weekend Visits

Mrs J H Berg hosted a Saturday caller from Beloit and Twin Grove. Beloit visitors Glen Chambers and daughter joined Floyd Chambers’ household. Esther Fluegel and Alvin Ketelhut of Freeport visited Reed family. Chicago and Monroe guests joined Andrew Boll and family Sunday. Herman Boll family from New Glarus visited Herbert Boll. J H Beightol visited Avon on Monday. Cowans from Janesville and two ministers dropped by Twin Grove Monday.

William Sweeney Beloit Twin Grove Glen Chambers Floyd Chambers Esther Fluegel Alvin Ketelhut Freeport Preston Reed Herman Boll New Glarus Herbert Albert Bolls J. H. Beightol Avon J. L. Cowan and Sons Howard Grant Cowan Janesville

No funds for Fonda funeral in Greenwich report

Greenwich, Conn. The village of the late Frances Seymour is reported with no funds available for her funeral expenses, leaving authorities to seek assistance from relatives and local charities. Details remain unclear as officials assess options and potential sponsors.

Fonda Greenwich Conn Frances Seymour

Fonda Estate Will Filed In Probate Court Here

Brokaw Fonda provided no benefit for her actor husband Henry Fonda in a will filed yesterday in probate court. The estate is valued at more than $400,000 in real and personal property plus $3,500 in Greenwich real estate.

Brokaw Fonda Beneft Henry Fonda Greenwich

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