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Newspaper
Monroe Evening Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1957
Page
5
Lavagetto guides the Washington Senators to a 5-3 victory over the Boston Red Sox in the only major league game played. Ted Abernathy and Herbie Plews spark the win as Lavagetto improves to 3-3 since taking over May 7. Rosters shift as teams trim to 25 players ahead of the deadline with multiple trades and recalls among MLB clubs.
Madison crowds expect about 30 players for the alumni varsity game with at least 10 members of Wisconsin’s 1952 Big 10 title team in attendance. Reported veterans include Capt. George O’Brien Alan Ameche Harland Carl Jim Temp Norb Esser John Dixon Dave Suminski Norm Andersen Gary Messner and Jim Haluska.
In a seven inning WIAA district baseball game a mound duel ended with Noel Schraumnagel of Abbottford taking the loss after his no hitter was spoiled by two errors a steal and a sacrifice in the final inning. Dick Haessly of Auburndale pitched a one hitter and struck out 17 to win the game.
Monroe placed second in a three team triangular at Fort home course behind Fort with a 235 total. Medalist Bill Lovelace led the Cheesemakers with a 39 while Dennis Hunt added 45 as the two won both matches. Evansville finished third at 254 as Fort claimed the meet title with 228.
Cleveland reporter notes Herb Score’s injured right eye shows improvement but eye specialist cautions against premature optimism.
Rome reports mounting indignation after the Mille Miglia disaster that killed 13 spectators and two drivers, bringing total deaths to 29 and 30 injuries. The Sardinian International Trophy Race was canceled, lawmakers urged a ban on open road races, and families urged government action.
Milwaukee Braves must cut two players by midnight Wednesday to reach the National League maximum of 25. Speculation centers on Relief pitcher Dave Jolly and utility infielder Felix Mantilla, with outfielders Wes Covington Chuck Tanner and veterans Andy Pafko and Frank Torre also mentioned. Jolly is the only player not to appear this season, and waivers may affect Jolly before a possible minor league assignment. The team resumes action against the Brooklyn Dodgers at County Stadium with Bob Buhl facing Don Newcombe.
The American League list shows New York Cleveland Kansas City Baltimore and Washington with records and games back as Detroit, Boston, and Chicago also noted. Tuesday includes Detroit at Boston 1 p.m. and Kansas City at New York 7:15 p.m. with pitchers Maas Sullivan Garver Sturdivant Donovan Pascual Garcia Lees. The National League table lists Cincinnati Milwaukee Brooklyn Philadelphia New York Pittsburgh with Tuesday games including Pittsburgh at Chicago Philadelphia at Cincinnati Brooklyn at Milwaukee New York at St. Louis.
In Albuquerque New Mexico the IRS explains a tax bill due to a taxpayer who forgot to list his wife and 12 children as dependents on an April 15 filing. A later return corrected the oversight.
The University of Wisconsin golf team won a triangular at Madison, sweeping Notre Dame and Northwestern to finish with a 13-2 record with one match left. Co captains Roger Rubendall and Dave Forbes led the Badgers with strong scores as they prepare for a quad meet at Iowa City followed by the Big Ten championship.
Raymond Zumkehr, commander of Donald C Severson American Legion Post 501 Madison, received a gold wrist watch at the Mt Horeb Legion conference for outstanding leadership and highest membership percentage. He also received a Ribbon of Honor for distinguished service signed by national leaders at a Madison Moose Club dinner.
An infrared unit that kills dry wood termites and Iyotus beetles in five to ten minutes has been developed and tested successfully by a University of California scientist.
Calumet Farms' Iron Liege emerged as the favorite for the $100,000 added Preakness after a fast workout at Pimlico. Gen. Duke dropped out due to a lame condition, Bold Ruler underwhelmed in the prep, and Iron Liege completed a scorching mile in 1 3 45 minutes off the track record.
The Monroe high school track team travels to the fairgrounds for the second annual Monroe State Line League meet tomorrow with field events at 3 p.m. and running events at 3:20. Six State Line League schools are represented and the top three from each event in last week's meet return to challenge the Cheesemakers. Last year the Cheesemakers beat visitors 83 to 29 as eight records fell and one tied. Event list includes shot put discus high jump pole vault and multiple relays and sprints.
Edgerton defeated Evansville 9 to 2 while Milton Union beat Monticello 6 to 3 to advance to the Albany district semifinals. Edgerton meets Albany at 1 30 p m and Milton Union plays Orfordville. Pietrick led Milton with three doubles in a 6 3 win. Hoopes, Aegerter, and Scharfenberg supported Edgerton with key hits and homers.
The 16th annual Harvard Milk Day will be held in Harvard Illinois on Saturday June 8. Six finalists were chosen from 30 contestants in the queen contest. The queen will be crowned during the program and will receive an eight day expense paid tour in the East. The parade titled Milky Way will feature many marching bands floats decorated cars and a children's division.
Yesterday's Stars Batting Herb Plews and Sena drove in two runs and scored twice on a double and two singles. Ted Abernathy pitched a four hitter, held Ted Williams hitless, and led the Senators to a 5-3 victory over Boston.
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