Amazing Giants Triumph Over Braves in Eight to One Rout
The National League matchup features Johnny Mize driving the Giants with five of his 11 home runs, as New York overwhelms Boston 8-1. Mize’s grand slam against Si Johnson anchors a six-run rally, while rookie Bob Thomson shines in center and Clint Hartung and Larry Jansen remain key contributors. Meanwhile Munger blanks Pittsburgh 2-0 for St. Louis, Brooklyn edges Philadelphia 5-4 on late Dodgers rally, and Cleveland’s crowd tops 61,000 as they beat St. Louis 5-3 in 12 innings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mel Otte
Johnny Mize
Giants
Bob Thomson
Clint Hartung
Larry Jansen
Mize
Boston Braves
Si Johnson
Munger
George
Red) Munger
Eddie Dyer
St. Louis Cardinals
Pittsburgh
Brooklyn
Philadelphia
Ben Chapman
Dodgers
Dutch Leonard
Ken Heintzelman
Tommy Hughes
Rex Barney
Tribe
Cleveland
Indians
St. Louis
Detroit
Reynolds
New Yorkes
Boston Red Sox
Harry de Parnell
Charley Keller
A’s
Washington
Phil Murchilson
Chet Laabs
Mickey Haefner
Chicago
Cincinnati
Dual Win in Coliseum Relays Boosts Mel Patton Top Sprinter
Mel Patton of Southern California earned national sprint status with a double win at the seventh Los Angeles Coliseum Relays as 48,179 fans witnessed USC triumphs in key events. Gerald Karver won the mile for Penn State, while Harrison Dillard faltered in the lows, and Ohio State led in the 2-mile relay before USC took the 4-man mile. Patton anchored the Trojans in the quarter and then ran the 100 yards in 9.5 seconds for his fourth career title. Bob Fitch of Minnesota won the discus at 171 feet 8.5 inches, with Fortune Gordien second at 167 feet 11.5 inches.
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Los Angeles
Ury
University of Southern California
Pell- Mel Patton
Los Angeles Coliseum
Penn State
Gerald Karver
Jerry Thompsons
Texas
Harrison Dillard
Baldwin Wallace
Bill Porter
Northwestern
Ohio State
Southern California
Trojans
Patton
Bob Fitch
Minnesota
Fortune Gordicn
Indianapolis 500 qualification resumes amid open spots
Indianapolis Indiana reports 26 starting positions remain open as about 36 cars prepare to qualify for the 31st annual Memorial Day 500 mile race at the Speedway. Seven drivers claimed starting positions last weekend as officials settle a prize money dispute with the American Society of Professional Automobile Racers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Hepburn
American Society of Professional Automobile Racers
Emil Andres
Charles van Acker
Chicago
Indianapolis
Ind
Indianapolis Motor Speedway
American Society of Professional Automobile Rac
Scoreboard results and schedules across leagues plus race entry notes
Yesterday's baseball results across the American and National Leagues include New York routing Boston 9–0 and 8–1, St Louis besting Cleveland in 12 innings 5–3, Philadelphia beating Washington 8–1, and Brooklyn 5–4 over Philadelphia. Future schedules list Boston at New York and Chicago at Detroit among other ties, with several two game notes. Racing and ASPAR updates report end of a holdout after prize guarantees, plus signatures and potential qualifiers, with references to Tony Hulman and William Fox Jr. plus drivers Chitwood and Hanks.
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New York
Boston
Detroit
Chicago
St. Louis
Cleveland
Philadelphia
Washington
Pittsburgh
Brooklyn
Cincinnati
Iain
Minneapolis
Columbus
Louisville
Indianapolis
Toledo
St. Paul
Kansas City
Ors
ASPAR
Speedway
Tony Hulman
William F. Fox Jr
Indianapolis News
Fred A. Peters
Paterson
N. J
Jose Chitwood
Reading
Sam Hanks
Mauri Rose
Floyd Davis
Brook
Philadel
Renatten Sesgun
Clevela al Chi
Washington U
St. Louis A
American Association
Toledo A
Second Place Battle Develops in Big Nine Baseball Race
Illinois holds lead after a 9-3 title run as Ohio State and Michigan jostle for second. Ohio State beat Indiana 5-1 in Bloomington to reach 7-4, while Michigan edged Northwestern 7-6 in 11 innings at Evanston. Wisconsin beat Minnesota 5-2 as Jim Lawrence pitched one hit and 14 strikeouts but costly errors marred the win.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vattle
Illinois
Ohio State
Michigan
Illini
Buckeyes
Indiana
Bloomington
Northwestern
Wildcats
Evanston
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Badgers
Jim Lawrence
Badger
Juniors Meet New Glarus Here Sunday
The American Legion Junior nine return to action Sunday at 2 30 PM hosting New Glarus Juniors at the Recreation park diamond in an exhibition game following last week’s Richland Center tilt.
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Glarus
Recreation Park
Richland Center
Livestock Market Mixed Results At Week's End
USDA market notes show hogs steady to 50 lower than last week with sows down 50 to 75. Cattle volume smaller with yearlings and heifers up 50 to 1.00, most grades strong. cows down 80, bulls higher supply. Vealers uneven, top fed steers to 27.10, yearlings 26.50, heifers 25.00, stock cattle scarce with light stockers 21.00-22.00 and choice cattle 24.00-26.50.
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USDA
Wall Street Edges Forward on Final Saturday of Season
Stock market moved forward selectively on a quiet final Saturday session in New York. Transfers were around 250000 shares for two hours as boardrooms and the floor stayed sparsely populated. Follawsbee Steel rose on a quarterly payment, with Coca Cola Pepsi Cola Budd Co Eastern Stainless Steel U S Steel and Bethlehem attracting support as timid short covering and dividends props buoyed favorites. Bonds and commodities posted modest gains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wall Street
New York
Stock Exchange
Follawsbee Steel Common
Coca-Cola
Pepsi- Cola
Budd Co
Eastern Stainless Steel
U. S. Steel
Bethlehem
Community Notes From Spring Grove Area
Local residents from Spring Grove Madison and Juda visited, with gatherings tracing to Saturday and Sunday events. The Hoosier Grove and Poplar Grove schools closed with picnics marking the season. A large crowd attended the wedding of Mary Catherine Ten Eyck and Merril Milks in Brodhead. Sauerkraut packing set a record, exceeding 264 thousand tons.
Monticello Social News and Visitors List
Mrs. John and Mrs. H A Becker were Wednesday visitors in Monroe. Mr. and Mrs. W L Hoesly returned home from a weekend stay at Woodruff. Mrs. Matt Voegels visited her granddaughter, Mrs. Albert Babler, Mr. Pleasant. Mrs. Yost Zweifel of Oklahoma City visits Regula Voegels and others. Dwight Zweifel and sons visited Glen Showers in Belleville. Nic Freitag returned from Milwaukee to stay with his daughter, Mrs. Frederick Sammond. Arthur Escher and daughter Janice were visitors in Monroe. Mrs. Ed Gmar, New Glarus, and Babler and Voegels attended Ruth Nordenmeier and Warren Reuber wedding in Freeport. Babler poured at the reception, spent Monday at Elmhurst. Fred A Blum and John Blum with Truman Long were guests in Rockford. Henry C Elmer and Ernest Strauss spent Monday in Madison. Gilbert Schuler and family with Mrs. John Bischel visited E A Bandy and Adam Schuler families in Orfordville. Dwight Zweifel and sons Gary and Jimmy were evening callers in New Glarus. Leo Whitehead and Pelmer Albright visited in Browntown and Peter Grober’s home. Pelmer Albright and daughter Glenda were Sunday visitors of Rudy Bartlet in Winslow. O D Curtis spent Tuesday with her mother in New Glarus.
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John
H. A. Becker
Monroe
W. L. Hoesly
Woodruff
Matt Voegels
Albert Babler
Pleasant
Yost Zweifel
Oklahoma City
Regula Voegels
Baltz Hoesly
Dwight Zweifel
David and
Gary
Glen Showers
Belleville
Nic Freitag
Frederick Sammond
Milwaukee
Arthur Escher
Janice
Ed Gmar
New Glarus
Thomas Voegels
Freeport
Ruth Nordenmei
Gilbert C. Schuler
John Bischel
Orfordville
E. A. Bandy
Adam Schuler
Jimmy
Leo Whitehead
Browntown
Pelmer Albright
Peter Grober
Glenda
Rudy + Bartlet
Winslow
O. D. Curtis
Charles | Leonard
South Wayne and Freeport Social Roundup
South Wayne by Mrs Harry Maddrell reports fights in Freeport attended by Messrs William Meier Dorsey Segner H C Homb and C L Simmons. South Wayne high school baseball beat Hazel Green 9 to 5. Mrs H S Chapman visited Menasha with Mr and Mrs Ralph Moon. A prayer meeting with Miss Amy Tree marked season’s end. Mrs Fred Larson and Mrs Norman Olson visited Darlington. Mrs Mid Van Matre of Brown Town spent time with daughter Mrs Merlyn Chapman and family. Earl Hager stayed with family before returning to Milwaukee. Mrs Dorsey Segner and Miss Hessie Kempton shopped in Monroe. Mr and Mrs Clinton Montgomery hosted a post prom party with many attendees. Firemen’s convention attendees from here included D T Stuart Dorsey Segner John Burri Harry Hansen Jule Nelson. A birthday party for Judith Meier featured games and cake.
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William Meier
Dorsey Segner
H. C. Homb
C. L. Simmons
Freeport
South Wayne High School
Hazel Green
H. S. Chapman
Menasha
Ralph Moon
Amy Tree
Fred Larson
Norman Olson
Darlington
Mid. van Matre
Browntown
Merlyn Chapman
Earl Hager
Milwaukee
Hessie Kempton
Monroe
Clinton Montgomery
Joyce Montgomery
Betty
Dorothy DeNure
Dorothy Swanson
Virginia Berger
Marerget Ufer
Barbara Jones
Eunice Moe
Joyce Meier
Wesley Larson
Everett Montgomery Jr
George Linchum
Richard Binn
Frederic West
Edward Brog
Ervin Stadelman
Russell Ruegsegger
Kenneth Wehinger
Messrs
Mmes
D. T. Stuart
John Burri
Harry Hansen
Jule Nelson
Judith
Joan Peterson
Karen Goecks
Carol
Local Social Notes Mention Guests and Hospital Admitted
Rosemary Meier Peterson and others hosted gifts for the honoree. Visitors from South Wayne and Monroe sup at homes, including Tracey Homb Lawrence Penniston Segner and others. Charles Robinson visited Independence IA. Otto Seyboldt stayed with Homb. Heindel remains recovering at St Marys Rochester MN with wife at his side.
Local Social News From Albany Partners and Guests
Mrs S J Morgan and Mrs Guild visiting from San Pedro join Albany society for a postnuptial shower at the Masonic club. Illnesses touch families of Davis Reynolds Pryce Hilliard and others as residents attend cemetery meeting and lodge activities.
Jacobson and Holtsapple Families Attend Memorial
Sunday May 25 events at the Masonic club rooms honored a 25th wedding anniversary. Attendees included Mrs Laura Holtsapple and Mr and Mrs Harry Jacobson Sr alongside Mr and Mrs Frank Holtsapple and Mrs Emily Holtsapple. Mrs Aus tin Davis of Monroe was remembered in a funeral with her sister Mrs Emily in attendance.
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Masonic Club Rooms
Jacobson
Laura Holtsapple
Harry Jacobson Sr
Frank Holtsapple
Emily Holtsapple
Austin Davis
Monroe
New Glarus Notices and Local Visits
New Glarus social notes list residents and visitors including Mrs. Margaret Solliran visiting Monroe, families stopping in Monroe and Blanchardville, and gatherings at Madison and St. Clare hospital. Several residents travel to see relatives, with mention of Mrs. Werder Ziltner and Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Jacobson near Mt Horeb.
Memorial Posts to Honor War Dead at Yellowstone Lutheran
Sunday services at Yellowstone Lutheran will dedicate two large entrance posts one for Alvin Thompson who died in the war and one for Martin Martin active in church work. Mrs Irene Hanson hosted district mothers at Bern school while families from Blanchardville and Madison visited relatives in town.
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Thomas Becker
Donald Rees
Carol Ann
Donna Lou
Roland
Denver
Jacob Stauffacher
Elsie Emerson
George Lee
Vernon
Gilbert Duerst
New Glarus
Wilfred Parkinson
Mineral Point
Roy Grundahl
Yellowstone Lutheran Church
Alvin Thompson
Melvin Thompson
Martin Martin
Irene Hanson
Bern
Peter Rundi
Sy Strommen
Stoughton
Nora
Luella
Edwin Hustad
Emma Ranum
Horeb
Arthur H. Hustad
John D. Ula
Venden
Madison
Maria Runden
Malcom Disrud
Local society notes mix families and weddings across towns
Bayonne and Madison social circles share news of weddings and family gatherings. Edward J. O'Neill wed Miss Joanne Syse in Madison while relatives and friends from Beloit Waukesha and Greenwood visit and attend funerals and alumni events. multiple Syse ONeill connections appear with towns listed.
Monroe to Meet Footville Sunday In Home Talent Loop
Monroe's Home Talent entry aims to lift its score above the 1500 mark tomorrow afternoon as it invades Footville for a regularly scheduled Southern section baseball game. Other games include Monticello at Orfordville, Ardville at New Glarus, Oakley at Wiota, and Argyle at Belle.
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Monroe
Footville
Monticello
Orfordinardville
New Glarus
Oakley
Wiota
Argyle
Belleville
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Amazing Giants
Braves
Cards
Mel Patton
Monroe Evening Times
Indianapolis Speedway
Hartford
Conn
Giney Twichell
Spring Grove
Mrs. Herbert Mohns
Robert Weiss
Harry Feldt
Herbert Mohns
Hoosier Grove
Henry Kilmer
Oscar Pinnow
Evelyn
Clare Matzke
Pearl
Manley’ Douglas
Mary Catherine Ten Eyck
Merril Milks
Brodhead
Thomas Hartman
Mary
Greendale
Fred Aeschlimann
Charlie Montefelt
Phoebe ,Montefelt
Helen Andrews
Poplar Grove
Howard Newcomber
Chester Albright
Ann
Ivan Arnsmeier
Juda
Robert Steyn
Davis
Rodney Arnsmeier
Manley Dow
Alvin Anderson
Leroy Wuthrich
Turner Hall
C. D. Curtis
South Wayne
Mrs. Harry ,T. Maddrell
H.C. Hombson
Kenneth
Charles Robinson
Independence
E. E. Hasley
Otto Seyboldt
Greenwood
Clarence Homb
H. A. Andrews
Ernest Kessler
Albany
William Steindorf
S. J. Morgan
Guild
Morgan
San Pedro
Calif
St. Clare Hospital
Frank Reasa
Rasmus Anderson
Evansville
Olive Hilliard
Alex Brehm
Betty Anne Schultz
Emil | Steindorf
George Lundeen
Lee Gillette
R. B. Atkinson
Exeter Cemetery Association
William Dolan
Maureen
Patricia
Beloit
Lawrence Dunphy
Theodore Stoll
John Thornton
Noble
Juanita Rebekah Lodge
Janesville Educational Association
Lake Lawn
Del
Dunphy
Janesville
Harry Jacobson
Thorp Finance Corp
Goetz Bick | Bldg
Harry Schrader
Pavillion
N.E
Edge of Dakota
NCH
L. A. John Deere
Firestone
T.B
Bangs
General Electric
Mgr
Albert Hugershofer
L. J. Bangasser and
W. B. Elbeck
Mrs. Millard Tschudy
Margaret Solliran
Mrs. Shepley
J. C. Hefty
Jacob Tschudy
Fred P. Streiff
Richard
Blanchardville
Millard Tschudy
Kim
Arthur Zweifel
Gerald
Disch
Judy
Jerry
Isabel Mitchell
Richard Streits
Rickey, Blanchardvil
Arthur Gmur
Fred Stuessy
Werder Ziltner
Moritz Krugjohann Jr
Rockford
Fred Haldiman
Irma
Oswald Altman
Lester
Blumer
Steve
Alvin Blanchard
James Gant
Jimmi
William Mullen
Ger - Disrud
J. O'Neill
Julia Fjelstad
Selma
J. C. Jacobson
Ashley Gunderson
Amos Syse
Quinton Syse
Ole Gunderson
Forrest Lee
Arleigh Olson
Maria Olson
Delbert Miller
Eugene Rockow
Antioch
Rockows
Karleen
Ruth Moe
Marjorie Dunn
Melvin Leader
Robert Moe
Waukesha
Ed Benson
Marvin Anderson
Ada
Morris Anderson
Ed. Thompson
Tena Hendrickson
Frances Baker
William A. Olson
Colette Sacther
Mt. Mary College
Ruth Syse
Vera Lu Sammy
LeVaughn
Joanne
Edward J. O'Neill
Oe - Goetz
Charles Starrett
Dodge City
Russell Hayde
Chalet
Bing Crosby
Fred Astaire
Goetz Sun
Dean Stockwell
Edward Arnold Aline Macmahon
Dorothy Patrick
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