Record expected at racing classic in Indianapolis
Four former Memorial Day 500 winners predicted Wednesday's 40th running will beat Bill Vukovich's 1954 130.84 mph mark as 15 drivers in the 33-car field qualify above the existing record. Pat Flaherty set 145.596 mph, with Johnny Thompson 145.549 and Jim Rathmann 145.120 as others top speeds. The field averaged 142.507 mph. a rock asphalt surface and wet conditions influenced qualifying.
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Indianapolis
Bill Vukovich
Indianapolis Speedway
Bob Sweikert
Vukivich
Holland
Wolland
Johnnie Parsons
van Nuys
Calif
Troy Ruttman
Vukovich
Ruttman
Parsons
Sweikert
Kurtis-Kraft
J.C. Agajanian
San Pedro
Pat Flaherty
Chicago
Johnny Thompson
Springfield
Mass
Jim Rathmann
Miami
Local Bowlers To Get Checks From Tournament Winnings
Checks totaling 587.57 have been sent for distribution to area bowlers who placed in the Wisconsin State Bowling Tournament held Jan 14 to May 20 in Green Bay. Monroe doubles team Goecks and Miller won 100 for 7th on 1 226. Willis Dieckhoff led singles with 33.75 for 61st on a tie. Several teams from Louis X New Glarus and Standard Oilers Monticello earned small prizes, with many finishers listed as eligible for checks from Louis Wolleson at Louie’s Tavern.
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Green Bay
Monroe
Herbert Goecks
Wally Miller
Willis Dieckhoff
Louis’x
New Glarus
Stendard Oilers
Monticello
Louis BR. Wolleson
State Bowling ‘Association
Louie's Tavern
Avenue
Seam Rover
Lewis DX
Dew Glarus
Bist
Standart Kers
Meantucedio
Kers Geil
Krees Construction
Dienree
Stith
Ladiow Bar
Goudh Wasne
Ate
Horn
Boi. Sie
Suegaler
Erickson
Boy Gaoou Pwpe
Memorig Day Races at Ford Deyrai Ray Hoekeedway
The Ford oval hosts ten events featuring hot rods and stock cars. Time trials begin at 1 30 p m with both classes returning after seven spring races at the track.
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Ford Deyrai
Ray
Dodgers in 5th Place It's a Brand New Year In the National League
The Dodgers sit five games back in fifth as Milwaukee and St. Louis lead a two way NL race. Pittsburgh nudges Brooklyn, while Philadelphia, Chicago, and Cincinnati win to trim gaps. In the AL the Yankees surge with Whitey Ford's win and Detroit, Cleveland drop.
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ED Wilks
Associated Press
Brooklyn
Dodgers
St. Louis
Milwaukee
Pittsburgh
Pirates
Cardinals
Brooks
Bob
Friend
Dale Long
Bob Rush
Cincinnati
Chicago Cubs
Philadelphia
New York
Giants
New York Yankees
Boston
Whitey Ford
Cleveland Indians
Detroit
Kansas City
Chicago
White Sox
Enos Slaughter
Baltimore
Washington
Duke Snider
Junior Gilliam
Carl Erskine
Bobby Thomson
del Crandall
Braves
Herm Wehmeier
Gene Conley
Lou Sleater
Harvey Haddix
Robin Roberts
Phils
Roy McMillan
Rush
Cubs
Joe Nuxhall
Ernie Banks
Ford
Yanks
Frank Sullivan
Yogi Berra
Bob Buddin
Steve Gromek
Indians
Tigers
Bob Kennedy
Herb
Gus Zernial
Jim Finigan
Softball Season Opens With Night Games at Recreation Park
Monroe Softball Association opens the season with two 7:35 p m games and a 9 p m nightcap at Recreation Park tonight North western Nationals vs Gemplers Jefferson Center vs Helland and Hein Friday features Phillips vs Smith with Simmons and Helland and Hein versus Brodhead Merchants Round one runs Tuesdays and Fridays to July 6 then a second round to August 14 City Tournament winds up in August Girls and Sandlot games are scheduled Rainouts announced daily at 5 p m on WEKZ Association commissioner Charlie Lostetter secretary treasurer Ron Johnson and commission members Bob Hendrickson Louis Blanc serve the park board rep.
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Northwestern Nationals
Gemplers
Jefferson Center
Helland
Hein
Phillips
Smith
Simmons
Brodhead Merchants
WEKZ
Charlie Lostetter
Association
Ron Johnson
Softball Commission
Bob Hendrickson
Louis Blanc
Park Board
Yankees Halt Cardinals as Ford Wins Seventh Straight
Whitey Ford ships seven strong innings as the Yankees topple the Cardinals for the seventh consecutive win. Hank Aaron drives in two runs with three singles, while the Yankees scatter five hits to seal a 2 0 victory and keep their lead in the standings.
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Whitey Ford
Yankees
Se Eger
Gabe
Red ‘Witting
Hank Aaron
Braves
Hae ¢Dotte
Ariving
Cardinals
Orioles clinch win as Fornieles delivers in 10th
In a tight finish, Mike Fornieles doubled in the 10th and scored on Chuck Diering's single to give the Orioles the clincher after Slaughter relieved in the ninth. Earlier, Pierce pitched the bottom of the ninth to secure the victory following a late rally. Archery shoot Sunday in Blanchardville features Pecatonica Bow Hunters with trophies for men and women and a county route range.
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Bully Pierce
Slaughter
Mike Fornieles
Orioles
Chuck Diering
Blanchardville
Pecatonica Bow Hunters
Braves Merrily Club Cards 10-3
Milwaukee Braves rout St Louis Cardinals 10 to 3 as they surge to 65-4 league lead. Key early seven sport rally, homers by Brandt Boyer Crandall and Aaron power the win. Conley allows eight hits but steadies after fourth inning. Cardinals score late 9th on Musial and Boyer, but too late to change outcome.
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ST. Louis
Milwaukee Braves
St. ‘Louis ‘Cardinals
Milwaukee
Cardinals
Braves
Gene Conley
Lou Slea
del Crandall
Gene
Sleater
Crandall
Conley
Red Schoendienst
Stan Musial
Ken Boyer
Hank Sauer
Wally Moon
Braves Prepare for Cubs Doubleheader After Braves Game
The Braves built a lead with two consecutive doubles by Logan, Mathews, and Aaron, then Ellis Kinder worked a quiet ninth. They have an open date before traveling to Chicago for a doubleheader Wednesday and a single game Thursday.
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Logan
Mathews
Aaron
Ellis Kinder
Braves
Chicago Cubs
Golfers and Netmen Prep for State Tournaments
Monroe high school golf and tennis teams qualified for state WIAA events by finishing second in sectional play. Golfers led by Pat Wuettich, with 80 and teammates Coplein Hefty and Lovelace, head to Green Lake with Madison West and Janesville. Tennis singles champion John Hammer and partners Johnson Loveland Menehan advance to state meet in Wauwatosa. Three local runners also compete at state in mile 880 and 440 events with Drye Dwyer Hilfiker finishing 6th to 8th.
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Wo Monroe
John Drye
Dave Dwyer
Gerald Hilfiker
Don McGibbon
Green Lake
Madison West
Janesville
Pat Wuettich
Gary Coplien
Owen Hefty
Bill Lovelace
Arch Edwards
4Man
Wauwatosa
John Hammer
Pete Johnson
Larry Loveland
Larry Menehan
Conley Happy To See Action
After returning from Florida with a sore shoulder Gene Conley earned his first win of the season in the Milwaukee Braves 10-3 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals. The 6 foot 8 inch pitcher relieved in the fourth, limiting the Cardinals to one run and eight hits the rest of the way, and expressed relief at his fresh appearance against the rival club.
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ST. Louis
Gene Conley
Milwaukee Braves
St. Louis Cardinals
Conley
Florida
Charlie Grimm
Lou Sleater
Cardinals
Gene
The
Redlegs
Mason To Coach At Warren School
Gene Mason, son of Mr and Mrs Harvey W Mason, named head basketball and assistant football coach at Warren this fall. A 1947 Monroe HS graduate, Mason played three sports at Platteville, earned all conference as quarterback last fall, and served as president of the Lettermen's Club. He served in Korea, now earns BS in history with PE minor, married Lois Speich, with one son James, living in Platteville.
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Warren, U
Gene Mason
Harvey W. Mason
17Th Street
Wisconsin State College
Platteville
Mason
Lettermen
Monroe High School
Lois Speich
Roy A. Speich
17Th Avenue
James
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Monroe Softball Association
Recreation Park
Windy Acres
Twin Grove
Dan Garson
Dhesie
Ukder Hall
Momege
Times
Warren School
Monroe, Wis
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