Aebly Pitches Banker Victory in Softball League Play
A five run first inning powered Helland- Hein to a 5-2 win over Jefferson Center as Juda and Jefferson moved into a tie for third place. Commercial Bank upset Gemplers 9-2, with Johnny Winzenried homering twice and Aebly tossing a two hit game. Dale Davis allowed six hits for the loser, John Krattiger yielded seven. Friday features Ernies versus Simmons and Northwestern against Phillips- Smith at Recreation Park.
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Monroe Netmen Topple Freeport in Tennis Meet
Monroe high school’s tennis team beat Freeport 4-0 yesterday afternoon after three singles matches and one doubles, with John Hammer 6-2 6-3 and Pete Johnson 6-1 6-1 each winning. Hammer and Johnson also won 7-5 9-7 in doubles.
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Stars Pitching Beats Indians as White Sox Win 4 1
Yesterday's baseball notes highlight Billy Pierce of the White Sox holding Cleveland to three hits in a 4-1 victory. Glen Gorbous and Phil Lies led offense for the Phillies with two doubles and two singles in five at bats as Philadelphia snapped the New York Giants six game streak 6-2.
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Dodgers Lose 15-1 Pierce Simmons Pace Sox
Billy Pierce and Curt Simmons spark strong pitching as Philadelphia and Chicago win. Pierce dominates the mound with a seven strikeout effort in a 4-1 Sox win over Cleveland. Simmons earns his first victory in five appearances for the Phillies, who beat the Giants 6-2.
Azores Rediscovered and Settled by Europeans in 1432
The Azores were rediscovered and settled from Europe in 1432, marking the start of sustained European involvement and colonization of the archipelago. This historical pivot connected Atlantic exploration with long term settlement patterns, influencing regional trade and governance.
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Rain Postpones Milwaukee Braves versus Redlegs Series Opener
Rain washed out the Milwaukee Braves versus Cincinnati Redlegs game, delaying the first of the final homestand games. Warren Spahn opposed Rudy Minarcin tonight. a Thursday doubleheader featured Lew Burdette and Chet Nichols for Milwaukee against Gerry Staley and Steve Ridzik.
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Details Arranged For All-star Game Milwaukee 1955
The 1955 All-Star Game at Milwaukee County Stadium is set for July 12 at 1 30 p m with gates opening 11 30 a m Postponement plans if rain push back the start to 8 p m July 12 or 10 30 a m July 13 and further delays could cancel. Ford Frick presided over the meeting announcing rosters and voting details.
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All Star Game Umpires Set Across Two Hotels
Six umpires will work the All Star game with three named by each side. The Ffister Hotel will host quarters while the Schroeder Hotel serves as the National League and press plus radio headquarters.
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Mims Green Fight Tonight In CBS Televised Main Event
Charley Green from Los Angeles faces Holly Mims of Washington D C in a 10 round middleweight bout shown on CBS. Mims is ranked fourth among middleweights with 29 wins 12 losses and 5 draws and nine knockouts. Green has 42 wins 12 losses and 27 knockouts and all his fights are on the West Coast.
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Braves Sign Travis Jackson Jr. Son of Giants Star
The Milwaukee Braves announced the signing of left handed pitcher Travis Jackson Jr., son of the former New York Giants star shortstop, on Monday.
Reserve Golfers Edge Evansville in Dual Meet
Coach Don McGibbon used the second string in two duals at the Janesville course yesterday. Monroe defeated Evansville 8-2 and lost to Ft. Atkinson 3-7, with Gary Coplien as medalist at 44. Other scorers were Ken Leuenberger 48 Dennis Hunt 50 Larry Pulkrabeck 58 and Pete Ienatsch 55. The meet gave experience to reserves ahead of Friday sectional and state golf classic entries for Coplien Wuetrich Hefty Lovelace.
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Badgers Lose Back-to-Back to Western Michigan
Western Michigan defeated Wisconsin 8-5 on Tuesday in Madison, marking the Badgers second straight loss. The game featured WMU's strong hitting and Wisconsin pitching struggles.
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Minoso May Leave Hospital This Friday
Minnie Minoso, Chicago White Sox outfielder, hospitalized after a dizzy spell from being hit by a pitched ball, may be released from the hospital Friday. Dr. Harold Voris said Minoso is not suffering a brain injury from a skull fracture received in New York last week after being hit on the left side of the head by a pitch thrown by Bob Grim.
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Hotel Hamilton Closed by State Health Board
The State Board of Health ordered the 50 year old Hotel Hamilton in Two Rivers closed for alleged fireproofing violations. Built in 1904, the three story brick structure is owned by the Hickory Hotel Co of Chicago. Manager Joseph Kerrigan planned to consult attorneys on the order.
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