Braves Trail Giants by Two in pennant chase
The Braves fail to replace forearmed Bob Buhl and fall 7 6 to the Giants after a late ninth inning rally. Chicago Cubs beat Cincinnati 6 4 with Ernie Banks homers as Los Angeles tops Pittsburgh 7 1.
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Fred Haney
Gene Conley
St. Louis Cardinals
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San Francisco
Philadelphia
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Cincinnati
Ernie Banks
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Don Blasingame
Hobie Landrith
RBI
Humberto Robinson
Milwaukee
Gene Green
Billy Muffett
Larry Jackson
Williee Kirkland
Ray Jablonski
Banks
Bob Purkey
Cubs
Johnny Klippstein
Dodgers
Bob Friend
Monticello, Lake Mills win to reach sectional title game
Monticello edged Black Earth 6 to 5 in a nine inning thriller as Monticello and Lake Mills earned sectional berths. Lake Mills defeated Waterloo 4 to 1 behind John Lees five strikeouts and a pair of extra base hits. Monticello and Lake Mills meet Saturday at 8 p m in Lake Mills for the spot in the state finals.
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Holzhueter
Milwaukee Sends Eddie Haas to Wichita Farm Club
The Milwaukee Braves announced that outfielder Eddie Haas will be optioned to the Wichita farm club in the Class AAA American Association on Friday. Haas, a former serviceman, will join the roster after coming off the national defense service list and was acquired last winter from the Chicago Cubs in the trade that brought pitcher Bob Rush to Milwaukee.
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National Defense Service
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Major Loop Softball Resumes With Evening Doubleheader
The Major League Softball League returns tonight for the second weekend 8 p.m. games feature Gemplers versus Brodhead and Simmons against Helland-Hein. Gemplers beat Simmons 4 to 1 in the opener while Helland-Hein trampled Brodhead 14 to 3.
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Braves Sign Hank Aaron’s Brother Tom to Minor League Deal
Milwaukee signs 18 year old Tom Aaron to a minor league contract at Mobile Alabama. Tom, an 18 year old shortstop, is assigned to Eau Claire Wisconsin in the Class C Northern League and will report to the Braves farm team this weekend.
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Prime Climate Seen for Race
Indianapolis weather outlook favors a near perfect start for the 42nd 500 mile race with 70 degree temps and a 10 to 1 odds on good weather. Chief Steward Harlan Fengler announced a new lineup procedure and the field will be lined up single file on the pit apron after engines are off until race start.
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Scanlon Vague On Future Plans After Win Over Rogers
Lightweight Bobby Scanlon, undefeated in 29 fights, won a unanimous 10 round decision over Chicago's Bobby Rogers last night. Scanlon, 22, a CC San Francisco freshman, plans to visit Buffalo friends then join the California National Guard at Camp Roberts. He has 18 decisions and 10 knockouts with one draw.
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Braves Seek Outfielder to Spark Pennant Run
Milwaukee Braves travel to Pittsburgh for a Memorial Day doubleheader as they begin a 16 game road trip hoping to land an outfielder. GM John Quinn targets Ken Boyer Richie Ashburn and Duke Snider with Ashburn still possible. Injuries bite. Wes Covington and Hank Aaron shoulder most of the workload while Bob Buhl is sidelined with a sore arm.
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Schoendienst
New York Giants
Ken Boyer
St. Louis Cardinals
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Philadelphia Phillies
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Ashburn
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Andy Pafko
Harry Hanebrink
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Hanebrink
Fred Haney
Haney
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Monroe Tops Preps 4 3 in Tennis Thriller
Wisconsin High upset Monroe 4-3 on university clay, tying the Badger League title race at 7-1 for both teams. Singles winners included Dave Von Moos and Larry Menehan, with Menehan-Von Moos also taking the doubles. Next up is Madison East in the WIAA sectional.
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Madison East
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Monroe Hosts Elkhorn Tomorrow In Memorial Day Derby
Monroe Brewers face Elkhorn at Recreation Park tomorrow at 2 p m as part of Memorial Day events. This is Monroe’s third Central Wisconsin Baseball League appearance. they won decisively in their first two contests but recently lost to Mallatt Drugs. Brewers manager Fred Huber will start Bill Brickner on the mound.
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A's Rally Past Yankees for Series Sweep in KC
The Athletics rose from a three run deficit to beat New York 4 to 3, completing their first series sweep of the Yankees since 1956. Kansas City moved back into second place, with four straight wins and a 2-1 record versus New York this season.
Baseball Standings and Results From Wednesday and Friday
The American League shows New York leading with 25 wins and 8 losses, Kansas City at 18 16, Cleveland 20 20, Chicago 17 19, Baltimore 14 20, and Washington 15 22. Wednesday results include Chicago 13 Washington 3 and Cleveland 5 Baltimore 2. Friday schedule lists Cleveland at Kansas City and Washington at New York with two games each. The National League standings feature San Francisco 27 14 atop, Milwaukee 23 14, Pittsburgh 21 18, Chicago 20 23, Philadelphia 17 21, Cincinnati 15 19, Los Angeles 15 24. Friday games include Cincinnati at Philadelphia and San Francisco at St. Louis with two games, plus Milwaukee at Pittsburgh and Los Angeles at Chicago two games.
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Walters Gregg rejects Air Force bomb damage offer
Florence South Carolina Walter E Gregg says he may sue the Air Force for damages after an unarmed atomic bomb fell near his property last March only a TNT detonation occurred He turned down a $43 344 settlement as inadequate and seeks $99 939 for property damage and personal injuries to himself and Mrs Gregg with claims for his three children to follow
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Juda By Mabel E. Bauer
Mr and Mrs Walter Ladwig visited the Louis Jordan home in Delavan. Jordan has been ill but is improved and able to work some. He is an uncle of Mrs Ladwig. Mr and Mrs Al Woeffler called on Mr and Mrs Jim Swanton in Madison. Mrs Swanton was just dismissed from the hospital. Mrs Irvin Matzke and Mrs Erma Norder attended the 50th wedding anniversary of Mr and Mrs Fred Affolter in Monroe. Mr and Mrs Don Miller of Washington DC are staying with his mother Mrs Florence Miller in Juda and her parents Mr and Mrs John Elmer of Brodhead. Mr and Mrs A B Hartwick, Mrs Esther Larson and Miss Mabel Bauer visited in Monroe Tuesday morning. Other Monroe callers then were Mr and Mrs Frank Jordan, Mrs Rose Haman and Mrs Ed Jordan.
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Louis Jordan
Delavan
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Washington, D.C
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Juda
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Brodhead
A. B. Hartwick
Esther Larson
Mabel Bauer
Monroe
Frank Jordan
Rose Haman
Ed Jordan
Monroe Liquor License Notices List
Notice lists multiple applicants in Monroe for various liquor licenses. Names include Paul Baltzer Sr George Hollenstein A L Thorshbak ken Harold Ruber Blum er Alois Milz Orence Manos Zilmer Riley Post 84 Paul Dannerbeck Eugene Hotel Corp Robert Hahlen Ernest Zum bach Jay Eaton Wilbur Eaton Fred Felder Louis Krauer H Bergman Monroe Country Club Willis Nafzger Albert Reberli Fred Schenkel George Bichanich Loyal Order of Moose Arthur Spoerry Jr Fred Beer Jr Jacob Steffen Edward Grossen Opal Grossen Olga Voelkhi Turner Hall Cheese Capital Aerie 2651 F O B Marion Forcade FW Cecil Jones Post 2412 and others. Premises include 637 Highway 11 West 1107 Sixteenth Avenue 1028 Seventeenth Avenue and more.
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Monroe
Paul E. Baltzer Sr
15Th Avenue
Highway 11 West
Liquor License Applications Filed in Monroe and Browntown
A list of applicants seeks licenses for liquor sales in Monroe township and Browntown village. Names include Clarence F Kempfert Robert BE Wenger Louis R Wolson Kay Wong Harold Pilz Bernadine Pilz Cyril Loveland Marie Brunner Raymond O Binns and Marvin Stauffacher with addresses in Monroe Browntown and Route areas.
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Rt. 4
Highway 81
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Marie Brunner
Browntown
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Binns
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Stars Pitching, Duke Mass Tie Yankees 4-3
Yesterday's Stars pitching duo blanked the Yankees on one hit and faced 16 men in nearly five innings of relief to preserve a 4-3 win. Tito Francona powered the White Sox with five RBIs including a homer a triple and a double in a 13-3 victory over the Senators.
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Susan B Anthony Fined For Attempted 1872 Vote
Susan B Anthony, famed crusader for women's rights, was fined one hundred dollars for attempting to vote in 1872. She refused to pay, and the men dropped the charges without further action.
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