White Sox edge Orioles in 11 as balk decides
Chicago wins 3-2 in 11 innings, aided by Orioles pitcher Gene Brabender balking home Bill Skowron for the deciding run. It gives Chicago its second victory in eight games and completes an 11-inning win after Baltimore led 2-0.
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Snow Changes to Water as Local Sports Hit Cold Weather
Area residents woke to several inches of snow yesterday morning, then rain shifted the mood to water jokes as the cold persisted. Local prep sports continued on schedule with Monroe and New Glarus juniors and varsity golfers posting solid scores, while baseball and track events faced weather-driven postponements and rescheduling ahead of upcoming Badger Conference and Sectional meets.
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Oshkosh Star Weigandt to Attend West Point
Oshkosh High School star Greg Weigandt, named AP Back of the Week, will enroll at the U.S. Military Academy at West Point in the fall. The 5 foot 10 inch, 185 pound back led Oshkosh to the Fox River Valley Conference scoring mark with 116 points and 19 touchdowns, plus 845 rushing yards on 144 carries.
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Covington Released By the Chicago Cubs
Outfielder Wes Covington, a former Brave, was released outright by the Chicago Cubs on Wednesday. Slowed by injuries since Milwaukee glory days, he went one for 11 at the plate this season.
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Soderberg Named To Succeed Olson At Marshfield Columbus High
Marshfield Columbus High School appoints Donald Soderberg to replace Robert Olson as head basketball coach. Olson leaves after guiding the Dons to the Wisconsin State Catholic tournament last season to take a coaching job at Wisconsin Rapids Assumption. Soderberg previously coached junior high basketball at Auburndale.
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Lawrence Beats St Norbert In Tight Golf Meet
Lawrence took the measure of St Norbert's by 397 to 401 in a midweek collegiate golf match. The event showcased close scoring and key performances from both sides as the teams battled for the victory on the course.
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Aaron's Bat Snaps Braves Slump With 8-1 Win Over Reds
Atlanta snaps a five game skid as Henry Aaron belts two homers driving in five and lifting his career total to 409. Bobby Bragan publicly chastises pitcher Deny Lemaster then delivers a firm team talk that spurs an eight hit, strong pitching performance led by Tony Cloninger for an 8-1 win over Cincinnati.
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Baseball Scores and Standings Briefly Updated
Major league results highlight Houston and New York in a 6 4 victory for Houston over New York while San Francisco crushed Pittsburgh 6 1. Ket teams Los Angeles and Philadelphia split, with Atlanta and Cincinnati on a 8 1 result. Also notes on Milwaukee legal strategy and local Orangeville athletic meeting.
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New Coaches Picked For Little Chute Jobs
Little Chute St. John athletics coach Bill Fitzpatrick resigns after 15 years to lead at the new Little Chute public high school. Avitus Ripp, 25, will replace him as coach, coming from Racine St. Catherine where he assisted in football and basketball.
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Army names Cahill new football coach at West Point
West Point closes coach search by promoting Tom Cahill, longtime freshman coach for seven years, to fill the vacancy after Paul Dietzel left for South Carolina. Cahill, 46, will likely have a one year contract and has overseen spring drills leading to the intrasquad game. Major General Donald V. Bennett announced the decision Wednesday night.
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Schober Named Orfordville Coach
Dan Schober, Argyle High School head football and track coach, is appointed head football coach at Parkview High School. A Blanchardville native and 1961 Platteville State graduate, he starred in football four seasons and played in the Home Talent Baseball League. His Argyle teams posted 20-13-2 over five years before moving to Darlington School in Rome, Georgia.
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Notable People News Wrap: Barnes Becker Forester Jackson Stanton
Henry A. Barnes New York traffic chief leaves hospital after heart attack and plans part time work mid next month. Elam and Grace Becker still drive their 1918 Chevrolet to antique car shows. Dorothy Forester receives most of C S Forester estate, Jackson marks 100th birthday, BYU to award honorary degree to Dr Frank Stanton May 27.
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Softball Meet Set for Tonight At Community Center
James Mauermann park and recreation director urged teams not present at the prior meeting to attend tonight at 8 in the Community Center. Four girls softball teams have registered Commercial Bank Park and Recreation Hasler and the Medical Center. Sponsorships must be received by May 18 for league play starting May 26.
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Clay seeks conscientious objector draft status in clash with draft board
Cassius Clay requested reeclassification as a conscientious objector with his local draft board. The appeal was referred to the Kentucky State Appeal Board, with no decision yet reached. Clay, training in London for his title defense against Henry Cooper on May, is an avowed Black Muslim. Some Black Muslims have been deferred, but decisions are made on an individual basis. others listing Black Muslim ties serve in the armed forces. Three unbeaten Big Ten teams enter the fourth weekend of conference play led by Minnesota with eight wins.
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