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Newspaper

Monroe Evening Times

Location

Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

May 25, 1956

Page

7

Sugar River dam dispute drives Green County action

Green County Conservation League directors adopted resolutions opposing removal or water-level lowering of the Sugar River dam at Albany. They urged preservation of the dam for recreation, cottages, and game habitat, and planned hearings via the state Conservation Department. The meeting also discussed pond fishing for children, pheasant stocking, and local weed control projects.

Sugar River Albany Green County Conservation League Harold A. Peder- Wushnell Dougherty Erickson Lefty New Glarus Sylvester Reek Brazel’s Creek Benkett’s Pond Monroe Myror I Stair Stair Ray L. Beckman League Benkett’s Wisconsin Public Service Commission Wisconsin Conservation Department Public Service Commission Game and Ie Robert Smith State Conservation Department Conservation Commission Smith Zander’s Lake State Commission Nick F. Calabresa Clarence R. Benkett Fred Simpson Beckman

State Fishing Termed Fair

Wisconsin reports generally fair fishing across the state with improvement expected in warm weather. Cold, wet conditions slowed effort. trout and musky were slow in the north but better in central and southern counties. Walleyes and northern fishing good in many areas. panfishing fair but likely to rise. Specific lakes cited include Yellow and Devil's Lakes, Pike Lake chain, Butter Nut Lake, and Butternut Lake near Three Lakes.

Madison Wisconsin State Conservation Department Douglas Yellow Devil's Lakes Taylor Rib Harper Lakes Pike Lake Butternut Lake Ashland Barron Holcombe Shawano White Clay Lake Marquette Fox River Fond du Lac Lake Winnebago Waupaca Comet Jackson Wold Radley Dane

Louis Returns as Wrestler to Empty Olympia

Detroit heavyweight icon Joe Louis wrestled at Olympia Stadium drawing about 4,110 fans for four matches. He earned roughly $1,000 from a $4,681 gate, but Internal Revenue agents attached the share for back income taxes, with an outstanding estimated liability of $1,250,000 to the U.S. government. Louis pinned Jim Bernard in seven minutes and 57 seconds.

Louis Detroit Joe Louis Uncle Sam Jim Bernard

Mantle Dominates AL Slugging Amid Perfect Attendance

Mickey Mantle leads the American League in nearly every hitting category as he plays in every game this season for the Yankees. He has 17 homers, 39 runs, 56 hits in 35 games, and a .421 average, far ahead of the pack.

Mickey Mantle Davdiles Detroit New York Yankee Mickey Babe Ruth Commerce Okla Mantle Yankee Tiger Club Yogi Berra Yankee Hank Bauer Berra Harvey Kuehn

Softball Schedule Okayed at Meeting

Salagers of the Monroe Softball Association approved a full summer games schedule at Recreation Park. Opening night Tuesday features Northwest National replacing Phillips-Smith against Gemplers at 7:35 p.m., with Helland-Hein facing Jefferson Center at 9.

Salagers Monroe Softball Association Recreation Park Ronald D. Johnson Northwest National Phillips-Smith Gemplers Helland-Hein Jefferson Center

Yankees Dominate Tigers as Mantle Hits 17th Homer

Yesterday Mickey Mantle blasted his 17th home run, part of an 11-4 Yankee victory over Detroit. Pitcher Robin Roberts earned his fifth win of the season in a clutch outing against Brooklyn.

Mickey Mantle Yances Yanks Detroit Robin Roberts Phillies Brooklyn

Pierce To Hurl For Sex Tonight

Billy Pierce ready for opening game as Chicago White Sox host Cleveland Indians at Comiskey Park in a four game series. Bob Lemon seeks sixth straight win for the Indians while Jim Wilson debuts for the Sox after a midseason trade. Cubs also start four game set with the Cardinals in St Louis as Monte Irvin returns to left field.

Cmicana Ihe Chicago White Sox Billy Pierce Comiskey Park Cleveland Indians Pierce Tribe Bob Lemon Sox Chicago Jim Wilson Wilson Baltimore Dave Philley Mike Fornieles Connie Johnson George Kell Bob Nieman Kell Marty Marion Dick Donovan Jack Harshman Bob Keegan Chicago Cubs Cardinals St. Louis Russ Meyer Cub Murry Dickson Dickson Cubs Stan Hack Monte Irvin Phillies

Purdue Dominates Big Ten Golf Tourney Opener

Purdue leads the 37th annual Big Ten championship at Wilmette Golf Club as Northwestern hosts. The 72-hole event winds to a finish Saturday with Purdue defending its title amid a veteran squad. Don January posts a six under par course record to lead the Dallas Centennial Open first round.

Big 10 Evanston Purdue Big Ten Wilmette Golf Club Northwestern Dallas Don January

Spahn to Face Redlegs in Milwaukee Clash Tonight

Milwaukee hosts Cincinnati as Warren Spahn seeks to rebound with a sharp fastball against Brooks Lawrence and the Redlegs. Conley returns to possible action after tendon inflammation, while Milwaukee’s offense struggles though Bruton and Aaron pace a light batting attack.

Milwaukee Warren Cincinnati Redlegs Braves Milwaukee County Stadium Spahn Redlegs Cincinnati New York Pittsburgh Pirates Brooks Lawrence Birdie Tebbetts Gene Conley Florida Charlie Grimm Conley Grimm Chicago Bill Bruton Henry Aaron Eddie Mathews Boby Thomson Danny O'Connell Joe Adcock Frank Torrens del Crandall Billy Bruton Del

Braves Schedule Set for Weekend Road Trip

Sed legs ends Sunday. The Braves will visit Chicago and St Louis before returning home for a long stand against eastern division clubs.

Braves Chicago St. Louis

Baseball Standings and Schedule Snapshot

American League standings show New York leading with 24 wins and 11 losses, Cleveland 19 12, Boston 17 13, and Chicago 13 13 in contention. daily results include New York’s 11-4 win over Detroit and a busy slate of Sunday and Saturday games. National League table lists Milwaukee at 14 8 and St Louis at 19 13, with Philadelphia and Chicago hovering. Thursday results feature Philadelphia over Brooklyn 6-4 and multiple intercity matchups across the circuit.

New York Cleveland Boston Chicago Baltimore Detroit Kansas City Washington Milwaukee St. Louis Cincinnati Brooklyn Pittsburgh Philadelphia

Yanks Clinch 8-2 Road Trip in West Swing

The Yankees finished a 10 day West coast run with an 8-2 record after beating Detroit 11-4. Mantle raised season average to .421 with 17 homers as New York swept Chicago and widened a lead over Cleveland to three games. Tom Sturdivant and Robins Roberts delivered solid relief while Mantle and Collins homered. Phillies edge Dodgers as Willie Jones drives in four. Dalmatian winner crowned at Madison show. roadshow in New Jersey.

Associated Press Cleveland Chicago Kansas City Detroit New York Yankees Mickey Mantle Yanks Indians Tiger Mantle Babe ‘Ruth Philadelphia Brooklyn Willie Jones Bob Turley Tom Sturdivant Joe Collins Andy Carey Eddie Robinson Steve Gromek

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