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Monroe Evening Times

Location

Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

May 15, 1957

Page

7

Phil's Whiz Kids Top Redlegs 10-8

The Phillies ride a rookie surge led by Ed Bouchee Harry Anderson and Dick Farrell to a 10-8 win over Cincinnati. Anderson and Bouchee homered and drove in two runs each as Philadelphia nets seven victories in ten games.

Associated Press Philadelphia Phillies Richie Ashburn Granny Hamner Willie Jones Robin Roberts Curt Simmons Ed Bouchee Harry Anderson Bob Bowman Jack Sanford Don Cardwell Dick Farrell Phils Cincinnati Redlegs Milwaukee Brooklyn Anderson Bouchee Farrell Cardwell Braves Dodgers New York Giants St. Louis Pittsburgh Chicago Cubs Detroit Boston Dodger Joe Adcock Bob Buhl Adcock Don Newcombe Chuck Tanner Billy Bruton Buhl Ernie Johnson Bob Thurman Hank Bauer Ken Bayer Giants Frank Thomas Pirates Chicago Luis Arroyo

Six Horses Named For Preakness At Baltimore Race

The Preakness field will likely total six with Iron Siege headed to challenge Iron Liege Bold Ruler and others. Bold Ruler rated 6-5 favorite after Derby finish, with Federal Hill Inswept Promised Land and Nah Hiss as the other probables. Trainer Frank Bonsal praised Bold Ruler's prep effort to sharpen him for Pimlico.

Baltimore Pimlico Cain Hoy Stable One-Eyed King Iron Liege Wheatley Stable Bold Ruler Clifford Lussky Federal Hill

Boyd and Vaughn Meet In Chicago Boxing Showdown Tonight

Chicago middleweight Bobby Boyd, 23, facing Willie Vaughn, 25, at Chicago Stadium in a ten round bout telecast by ABC. Boyd seeks another title shot after Joey Giardello broke his jaw last September. Vaughn substitutes for Rocky Castellani, ranked 10th by the NBA, with a 32-13-4 record while Boyd sits at 42-7-2.

Chicago Bobby Boyd Joey Giardello Willie Vaughn Los Angeles Chicago Stadium ABC Boyd Giardello Cleveland Vaughn Rocky Castellani National Boxing Association

Schedule and results update for midweek baseball action

Wednesday slate features Kansas City at New York 1 p m Garver against Bucks. Detroit at Boston Lary versus Stone. Cleveland at Baltimore Lemon against Johnson. Chicago at Washington Wilson against Stubbs. Tuesday results include Detroit 2 Boston and rain postponed games. Thursday shows Kansas City at New York 7 15 p m. News covers NL standings and daily matchups including Pittsburgh at Chicago 1 30 p m and Brooklyn at Milwaukee 1 30 p m with multiple evening games from 8 p m.

Kansas City New York Garver Bucks Detroit Boston Lary Stone Cleveland Baltimore Lemon Johnson Chicago Washington Wilson Stubbs Milwaukee Cincinnati Philadelphia Brooklyn Eee I.ias Pittsburgh Friend Drabowski Drysdale Conley Sanford Haddix Jeffcoat St. Louis Antonelli Jones Chicago A Cleveland Oe Boston A St Washington

Two Baseball Fans Succumb at Game

MILWAUKEE Two baseball fans collapsed and died during Tuesday night’s Milwaukee Braves versus Brooklyn Dodgers game at County Stadium. Mrs. Clara Ruth 67 of Kenosha died after Joe Adcock’s first inning triple and John Shaw 77 was stricken about 20 minutes later. Both suffered heart attacks and were pronounced dead at area hospitals.

Milwaukee Milwaukee Braves Brooklyn Dodgers County Stadium Clara Ruth Kenosha Joe Adcock Braves Paul John Shaw

Aaron’s daring throw tops Braves rally in Brooklyn game

Henry Aaron starred for Milwaukee, making a bold third base throw on a bases loaded situation that altered the inning and helped the Braves edge the Dodgers 3 2. He also hit a double off Don Newcombe and shared chatty, jocular remarks with the pitcher afterward.

Milwaukee Henry Aaron Milwaukee Braves Brooklyn Dodgers Bob Buhl Braves Roy Campanella Aaron Carl Furillo Furillo Eddie Mathews Buhl Furrillo Billy Bruton Billy Herman Billy Herman Don Newcombe Newk Newcombe Henry

Softball Entry Fees Short of League Start

Monroe Softball League reports only three of six interested teams have paid entry fees. No games will be scheduled for unpaid teams and only paid teams will use the field during practice week. Gemplers Simmons Northwestern National are already entered. others may contact Ronald D. Johnson at the Community Center.

Monroe Ronald D. Johnson Johnson Gemplers Simmons Northwestern National

Stars Batting Propel Pirates Past Cubs 8-6

Frank Thomas and Pi rates set the pace with a home run two doubles and a single driving in two runs and scoring twice as Pittsburgh beat Chicago 8-6. Duke Maas earned his fifth win by pitching a five hit shutout as the Tigers defeated the Boston Red Sox 2-0.

Frank Thomas Pirates Pittsburgh Chicago Cubs Duke Maas Tigers Boston Red Sox

Patterson Plans Defense of Title

Floyd Patterson will defend his heavyweight crown with a likely July Yankee Stadium bout against Tommy Jackson. Promoter Emil Lence may handle the event as D Amato conducts a long running feud with the International Boxing Club over work for Patterson and other fighters. The CBS TYV offer of about 200000 is reported as a potential bid for the fight.

New York Floyd Patterson Cus D’amato International Boxing Club IBC Tommy Hurricane Patterson SEC Jackson Cbs-Tyv Yankee Stadium Emil Lence Eastern Parkway Arena D’amato Archie Moore

Nathan Brand Leads Ripon Tennis Team Toward Conference Meet

Nathan Brand, former Monroe standout, posts a 7-2 singles and 7-2 doubles record for Ripon College. He has defeated the two time conference champion in a 6-4 6-3 win and aims to become Ripon’s first conference champion. Ripon faces Oshkosh this afternoon after a prior win, with Monmouth, Illinois hosting the conference meet Friday and Saturday.

Nathan Brand Monroe Ripon College Brand Lawrence College Ripon Oshkosh Redmen Monmouth

Off to bad start for Red Sox outfielder Piersall

Boston outfielder Jimmy Piersall, in his sixth season, has 18 hits in 95 at bats for a .189 average. He has been hitless in 11 of 24 games played, marking a rough early stretch for the veteran.

Boston Jimmy Piersall Boston Red Sox Red Sox

Parilli Signs 1957 Packers Contract

Vito Babe Parilli, after a three year absence, returned to the Green Bay Packers and inked his 1957 NFL contract yesterday.

Parilli Green Bay Vito Babe Green Bay Packers Packers

Misu­cue on Grounder Hits Schoendienst in Giants Game

Red Schoendienst of the New York Giants booted a ground ball by Wally Moon in the fourth inning, his first error in 56 games Tuesday night. His last miscue on a grounder came August 29, 1956.

ST. Louis Red Schoendienst New York Giants Red Wally Moon Hopper Schoendienst

Ruby White Dies At 61 Former Derby Starter

Ruby White, age 61, longtime Derby starter for the Kentucky Derby from 1941 to 1956, died Tuesday in Louisville.

Ruby White Louisville

Farming Investment Costs Soar Since 1940

Washington reports rising farm investment as of 1956, with cash grain farms averaging $60,000 per worker, a wheat farm at $54,000, cotton at $7,000, and dairy at $15,000. In 1940 these figures were $19,000, $11,000, $2,000, and $4,000 respectively, driven by mechanization, larger farm sizes, and higher land and machinery costs.

Washington Agriculture Department Midwest Corn Belt

Rainfall Helps Wisconsin South Area Crops

Farmers and county agents in the southern third of Wisconsin report beneficial rainfall for pastures and field crops. The weekly weather bulletin notes warm days and cool nights slow grass growth, some pastures eaten where cows were turned out early, and renewed topsoil moisture. In other parts of the state rainfall was light or absent, with temps to 87 in Crivitz on May 8 and 15 in Danbury on May 4.

Madison Wisconsin

Mille Miglia deaths prompt suspension of open road races

Rome reports the Italian automobile and motorcycle federations suspend all open road races for the remainder of the year after 13 deaths in Sundays Mille Miglia event.

Rome Italy Automobile and Motorcycle

Sunday Guests Visit Various Wisconsin Homes

Sunday visitors included Clarence Zimmerman and Newell Holcomb of Brodhead with John Tolfeson and Susan Orfordville, and Rev. Boettcher’s family welcomed Lila Boettcher from Madison. Other gatherings spanned Beloit Evanston Oshkosh Monrovia Madison and Rockford with several residents hosting relatives.

Wilbur Arnsmeier Beloit Mmes Clarence Zimmerman Newell Holcomb Brodhead John Tollefson Susan Orfordville Orville Mengedoth Donald and Warren Naperville Ill Robert A. Boettcher Lila Boettcher Madison Boettcher Mattie Coldren Evanston, Ill W. P. Dodge Grace Hartman Grace Marsh George Hartman New Glarus E. S. Adams R. J. Douglas Augusta Johnson Henry Johnson Oshkosh S. J. Stepnoski Fond du Lac Harry Barkow West Allis J. Lina Barkow Fred F. Hartwig Monroe M. D. Avery St. Paul George Salladay Idaho Averys Illinois Harry Belting Rockford George Moore

Egyptian Worm Import Boosts U.S. Soil Fertility

Millions of Egyptian worms have been shipped to the United States to fertilize soils. The import aims to improve crop yields and soil health, reflecting interest in natural soil enhancers and agricultural efficiency.

United States

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