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Newspaper

Monroe Evening Times

Location

Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

May 27, 1961

Page

5

Spahn Earns 193rd NL Victory Over Dodgers

Warren Spahn improved to 5-3 with his sixth complete game as Milwaukee defeated the Dodgers 10-2. The win, seventh shy of 300, marked two wins in one season against Los Angeles for the first time in a decade, with Frank Thomas hit his 200th career homer and Hank Aaron adding a solo shot. The Braves also benefited from four double plays and seven hits.

Associated Press Warren Spahn Los Angeles Dodgers Dodgers Milwaukee Los Angeles Braves Dodger Spahn Pittsburgh Pirates St. Louis San Francisco Senators Minnesota Twins Angels Lary Ken Hunt Averill Ryne Duren Ronnie Kline Rocky Colavito

Baseball Scoreboard and Weekend Results Across Leagues

The AMERICAN LEAGUE standings show Cleveland leading with 23 wins, New York 20, and Baltimore at 18. Weekend results include Washington 4 Minnesota 3, Chicago 3 New York 0 in a postponed slate, and San Francisco sweeping Chicago 3 2 in 13 innings with other night games listed.

Spersi Jj Cleveland New York Baltimore Minnesota Washington Kansas City Los Angeles Chicago San Fran Pittsburgh Cincinnati Milwaukee St. Louis Philadelphia San Francisco

Congo River Basin drains vast African area by tributaries

The Congo River watershed covers about 1,450,000 square miles in Africa. It features extensive river networks feeding the Congo and its many tributaries, shaping regional drainage patterns across multiple nations.

Congo River

Trials Set for 500 Entries at Indianapolis 500

Carburetion day at the Indianapolis Speedway previews the 500 mile race with 33 cars on track. Jack Brabham, Australian champion, drives a rear engine Cooper Climax aiming to become the first foreign winner since 1916.

Indianapolis Indianapolis Speedway Brickyard Jack Brabham Australia Brabham Dario Resta

Herb Score Sent to Pacific Coast League Farm Club

Veteran left hander Herb Score, once a million dollar pitching ace, is optioned by the Chicago White Sox to San Diego of the Pacific Coast League. Manager Al Lopez says the move will give Score regular pitching every four days to work through his difficulties since his major league decline.

New York Herb Score Chicago White Sox San Diego Herb al Lopez

Cox Posts 5-3 Record on College Tennis Team

Tom Cox a former Monroe high school athlete finished the tennis season at Whitewater State College with a 5 3 singles record earning varsity as a freshman. He played No 2 and teamed with Ned Perri to win a doubles match at Oshkosh helping the school take third in the state meet. He also competes in basketball and golf.

Tom Cox Monroe Whitewater State College Cox Oshkosh Ned Perri

Rays-Beat Tigers as Kaline, Colavito Fail to Score

Yesterday's Stars pitching by Ryne Duren and An gels held the Tigers scoreless through 2 innings of hitless relief, fanning Kaline and Colavito for the final outs after a tying walk. Ken Boyer led the Cardinals offense with two homers and a single driving in six in a 12-2 win over the Pirates.

Ryne Duren Angels Tigers al Kaline Rocky Colavito Ken Boyer Cardinals RBI Pirates

Chicago Alderman Seeks Resolution On Sox Plight

Alderman Jack Sperling introduced a Chicago City Council resolution calling on Mayor Daley to investigate the White Sox plight and, if needed, designate Comiskey Park a disaster area to obtain federal help. The Sox were rained out in New York and sit in ninth in the American League.

Chicago Richard J. Daley White Sox Comiskey Park Jack I. Sperling Sox New York

Demaret and Snead Sail Canada Cup Team Without Palmer

The top money winners skip PGA events to play for the United States in the Canada Cup at Dorado Beach Puerto Rico. Demaret replaces Palmer alongside Snead as the U S team faces withdrawals by Player and Leonard amid a dispute between the IGA PGA and sponsors.

New York Jimmy Demaret Sam Snead Uncle Sam Dorado Beach Puerto Rico Demaret Arnold Palmer Snead Palmer South Africa Gary Player Canada Stan Leonard PGA Golf Hall of Fame Frank Pace International Golf Association al Johnston Quebec Leonard Pace Harold Henning Henning England Bobby Locke IGA Memphis Player

Rosi Faces Crucial 10 Round Bout At Madison Square Garden

Paolo Rosi, 33, Italian born New Yorker, meets Len Matthews in a 10 round televised bout from Madison Square Garden. Rosi, 12-5 underdog to the 22-year-old Philadelphia challenger, needs a win to stay in contention. Matthews is 31-5-2 with 19 KOs, ranked fourth by Ring and fifth by NBA.

New York Paolo Rosi Len Matthews ABC Madison Square Garden Ross Matthews Lenny Ring NBA

Dusting powder tainted with endrin triggers recall

Corona Cattle Dust, a dusting powder used on farms, contains endrin in two lots and has been recalled after reports that cattle in northeastern Wisconsin died. H E Halliday of the State Department of Agriculture urged farmers to return the product and dealers to stop distribution. Empty bags should be buried.

Corona H. E. Halliday State Department of Agriculture Department Wisconsin Corona Division Pittsburgh Plate Glass Co Halliday

Roxburgh Bob Wins Maywood Park Pace Showdown

Roxburgh Bob captured the $11,428 harness races at Maywood Park in Chicago on Friday night, upsetting Merrie Gesture to win in 2:02. The 4-year-old brown gelding owned by Welch Weaver Busse of Sharon Wisconsin and driven by Don Busse took second in the HTA series standings with Merrie Gesture fading to second and Muncy Han third.

Chicago Roxburgh Maywood Park Merrie Gesture Welch-Weaver-Busse Sharon Wis Don Busse Muncy Hanover

Champs Repeat Milwaukee Racine State Roman Catholic Meet

St. Catherine of Milwaukee Racine easily defended the State Roman Catholic High School meet, becoming the first repeat champion in the event’s history.

Milwaukee Racine St. Catherine

Two Bradley Cagers Dismissed After Bribe Report Rejection

Bradley University in Peoria dismisses senior Alpha Saunders and sophomore Tim Robinson after the New York district attorney’s office says they rejected bribe offers but failed to report them. The order sparked a student protest with 500 participants, a dean of men effigy hanging, and police blocking downtown Peoria to disperse a motor cavalcade of 30 to 50 cars.

Peoria Ill Bradley University New York District Attorney's Office Alpha Saunders James Tim) Robinson Chicago Ed King

Arnold Palmer Leads Halfway in 500 Festival Open

Arnold Palmer, top after two rounds of the revived 50,000 500 Festival Open at Indianapolis, posted 67-70 for 137, five under par. He leads field midway on the frostbitten Indianapolis Motor Speedway course, besting last year's 141 pace and a 73 third round.

Indianapolis Arnold Palmer

Witt Sidined St. Louis Streak Batter

Pirates pitcher George Witt will miss several days with a severe bruise to the right ankle and a sprained left ankle after a St. Louis line drive struck him in the eighth inning Friday night.

Detours Include One in Lafayette

Memorial Day travelers in Wisconsin will face highway detours on 11 major routes due to construction. The first seasonal detour report lists closures by county including Washburn, Lincoln, Marathon, Fond du Lac, Dodge, Rock, Lafayette, Racine, Wood, and Waukesha with specific state and US routes affected.

Madison Wisconsin State Highway Commission Washburn State Spooner Lincoln U.S. 51 Tomahawk Marathon Stratford Fond du Lac Brandon Dodge State Horicon Mayville Rock Edgerton Milton Junction Lafayette Wiota South Wayne Racine Waterford Wood Pittsville Dexterville Waukesha

Browntown Socials and Visits Noted Around Madison

The town’s residents hosted and visited relatives and friends from Monroe Milwaukee Terry Monroe South Wayne Freeport Harvard and Madison. Weekend guests included Dr. and Mrs. John Bartel Elmhurst Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Bark Aurora Mrs. Sibyl Bache funeral in Madison Mrs. Bernice Hale assisting in care of Mrs. George Michael and several others visiting at homes in Madison Monroe South Wayne Turtle Lake and Milwaukee.

John Bartel Elmhurst Jorge Michael Clarence Bark Aurora V. A. Tucker Mmes Marvin Meythaler Earl Meythaler Monroe Madison Billie Meythaler Lester Meythaler Julia Pickett W. G. May Terry Jimmy Walter Schmidt Milwaukee Cora Bock Glen Bock Sibyl Bache Bernice Hale South Wayne George Michael Mid van Meter Willis Bailey Resort Turtle Lake Iva Tomlinson Myron Hurd Freeport Anna Binger St. Clare Hospital Paul Vincent Harvard Ross Vincent Vernie Werren Mary Blodgett Wilbert May

Brue Sticks Even Through Round Two In Festival Golf

Bobby Brue of Milwaukee fired a 72 after opening with 70 to finish two rounds at 142 tied with par as the field nears the $50 000 500 Festival Golf Tournament at Indianapolis.

Brue Bobby Brue Milwaukee

Juda Jolly Juniors Roll Call At May 4-H Meeting

Members presented up to date record books at the Juda Jolly Junior 4-H Club meeting in the school cafeteria. Donald Wunschel led the flag pledge Beverly Schmid led the club pledge.

Juda Jolly Donald Wunschel Beverly Schmid Mike Affolter Jacqueline Pinnow Sandra Helland Bill Wunschel Juda Baptist Church Walt Wunschel Monroe Gempler Affolter

Browntown Busy Beavers Hold May Meeting at Peace Church

Barbara Ross presided over the Browntown Busy Beavers 4-H Club gathering in Fellowship Hall Peace Church Browntown. Gloria Johnson led the pledge Jeffrey Lueck the flag pledge. Members discussed Dairy Day Upham Woods judging and demonstration. JoAnn Montgomery led song and demonstration. Jane Wells and David Johnson spoke on projects. A reading by Barbara Severson and recreation followed. Norman Nelson and Matthew Nall families provided refreshments. The club formed a choir and sang with Jordan Jolly Workers Club for Rural Life Sunday. Flowers were given to the church by the Browntown club. Boys of 4-H acted as ushers.

Browntown Busy Beavers Barbara Ross Fellowship Hall of Peace Church Gloria Johnson Jeffrey Lueck Upham Woods Kay Krebs JoAnn Montgomery Jane Wells David Johnson Barbara Severson Norman Nelson Matthew Nall Jordan Jolly Workers Club Browntown Club

Argus 4H Club再ve nts and demonstrations recap

At the Argus 4H Club meeting Steven Benkett led the pledge and Vicki Miller gave the flag salute. The group discussed a parents night set for Wednesday June 21. Sharon Pickett presented a first aid demonstration, Evelyn Wenger and Danny Updike spoke on projects, and Vicki Miller read a piece. Recreation.

Argus Club Argus Steven Benkett Vicki Miller Sharon Pickett Evelyn Wenger Danny Updike

Community event led by Christine Benkert served by Herman Arn family

Christine Benkert led the event with the Herman Arn family providing refreshments, ensuring a hospitable social gathering for attendees.

Christine Benkert Herman Arn

Favorite parts of Daughtery Creek 4H Club meeting

Members shared favorite moments from the Daughtery Creek 4H Club meeting at Puddledeck John Meade led the pledge Angy Isely led the flag salute Discussion covered a float for Dairy Day Project talks included Child care Leathercraft and Metal Enameling Refreshments were served by Mrs Ruferner and Mrs Schmid An eighth grader was ill and six eighth graders are graduating from the school

Daughtery Creek John Meade Angy Isely Diane Svendson Imogene and Dean Ruferner

Cadiz 4H Club Holds Meeting at Cadiz Center School

Sandra Weiss presided as Cadiz 4H Club met at Cadiz Center school. Billy Babler led flag salute Jeffrey Meyer read Your Favorite Joke. Kay O'Neil Rodger Sack led songs Heidi Schlappi played piano. They donated 10 to Community Theater and plan Rural Life Sunday at Peace United Church Browntown.

Cadiz Club Sandra Weiss Cadiz Cadiz Center School Billy Babler Jeffrey Meyer Kay O'Neil Rodger Sack Heidi Schlappi Peace United Church of Christ Browntown Jimmy Babler Tommy Klemm Joan Lawyer Sharon Weiss Larry Marty John Marty Robert Weiss Merlyn Phillipps Irvin Phillipps

Mt Pleasant 4 H club plans out of town camps

Four Mt Pleasant 4 H members will attend White Eagle 4 H camp in Illinois and Upham Woods. White Eagle delegates are Joanne Stowe Candice Buehl Kathleen Disch and Janice Daubert. Upham Woods delegates are Bonnie Babler Marilyn Alm Shirley Schultz and Marian Disch. Marian Disch gave the club pledge at the last meeting, roll call had 19 members and three leaders. Group singing led by Candice Buehl with Alice Carroll on accordion.

MT. Pleasant Monticello White Eagle Illinois Upham Woods Joanne Stowe Candice Buehl Kathleen Disch Janice Daubert Bonnie Babler Marilyn Alm Shirley Schultz Marian Disch Alice Carroll

4-H Club Holds Food Preservation and Meat Prep Talk

Barbara Carroll and Linda Carroll led sessions on food preservation and lamb judging while Kathleen Disch discussed meat loaf. Leon Disch presented slides as the group planned a Tuesday June 13 tour with a picnic in New Glarus Woods State Park and an ice cream social.

Barbara Carroll Janice Daubert Linda Carroll Leon Disch Leon Kathleen Disch New Glarus Woods State Park Harvey Elmer Harvey Elmers Clark Dooley

Hiawatha 4H Club May Meeting Highlights

Vicki Smith presided at the May meeting of Hiawatha 4H Club with Gaylord Flannery and Robert Amacher leading flags and pledges. Members performed piano pieces and dances while Susan and Sandra Smith, Cheryl Smith, Susan Rufener, Kristine Brugger and others contributed in programs and skits.

Vicki Smith Hiawatha 4H Club Gaylord Flannery Robert Amacher Susan Sandra Smith Cheryl Smith Susan Rufener Kristine Brugger Doctor Linda Rufener Delores Indergand Linda van Wagenen Susan Smith Roger Amacher Richard Rufener Sandra Amacher

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