Friend Dominates with First 1959 Victory for Pirates
Bob Friend finally won this year with a complete game four-hitter in a 3-0 victory over Milwaukee. The Pirates moved into third place, closing Milwaukee’s lead to two games over the Giants, while the Cubs beat the Dodgers and Philadelphia toppled Cincinnati.
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Associated Press
Bob Friend
Husky
Pittsburgh
Pirates
Milwaukee
Braves
Friend
Harvey Haddix
San Francie Giants
St. Louis
Chicago Cubs
Los Angeles
Dodgers
Philadelphia
Cincinnati
Reds
Joey Jay
Cubs
Seth Morehead
Ernie Banks
Banks
Walt Moryn
Art Fowler
Cardinals
Giants
Leon Wagner
Daryl Spencer
Wally Post
Phils
Frank Robinson
Gus Bell
First Victory, Shutout For Stars Pitcher Friend
Yesterday's Stars pitcher Bob Friend earned his first win of the season as Pittsburgh blanked Atlanta 3-0 on four singles. Bill Tuttle of the Athletics had four hits in five at bats, including a two run homer, driving in three in a 7-2 win over the Indians.
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Braves
Bill Tuttle
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Liquor License Application Filed in Monroe City
Notice from Monroe city clerk that George L Geiger applies for a liquor license for premises at 21 Sixteenth Avenue. The applicant's home address is 2012 Tenth Street and the class indicated is Pharmacist. Public notice posted by the city clerk.
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Tenth Street
Sixteenth Avenue
Turner Hall Club Liquor License Application Notice
Lowing application filed at Monroe city clerk for sales of liquors in Monroe on Class B licenses. Applicants include Turner Hall Club Christine Belle Elliott Caroline Bayrhoffer Louis R Wolle son with listed home addresses and premises at 1217 Seventeenth avenue Route 4 1021 16th avenue 1002 Seventeenth avenue.
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Turner Hall Club
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Christine Belle Elliott
Caroline Bayrhoffer
Sixth Street
F. M. Bray
Daley Shuts Down Indians as A's Rally To Lead Pack
Bud Daley the Kansas City southpaw improved to 3-3 with a 10 hitter and four walks none, driving in three runs on a two run single as Oakland beat Cleveland 7-2. Rocky Colavito hit his 13th homer of the year and 100th of his career, while Daley fanned Rocko Colavito with the bases loaded. Wilhelm earned his seventh win, extending his scoreless streak.
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Washington
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Baseball Standings and Results and Drag Race Preview
The chart shows AL standings with Cleveland Chicago Baltimore Kansas City Washington New York and others with wins losses and percentages. National League lists Milwaukee San Francisco Pittsburgh Los Angeles Chicago Cincinnati Philadelphia and St Louis with recent results and Sunday matchups. A drag race preview notes over 300 entrants for the Midwest Championship Drag Meet at Union Grove with 52 classes across two days 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
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Union Grove
Holiday May Boost Wisconsin Fishing Outlook
Wisconsin conservation officials forecast a good Memorial Day weekend for fishing across the state. Warm, calm weather is expected with light winds limiting fishing pressure, and reports from wardens indicate good to excellent conditions in many counties for walleye and pike, including Barron, Price, Polk, Rusk, Sawyer, Lincoln, Marathon, Forest, Iron, Oneida, Pierce and St. Croix.
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Oneida
Pierce
St. Croix
Race May Start Old-fashion Way At Indianapolis 500
Officials from the Indianapolis Motor Speedway and USAC announce a return to the old dead engine start for the 500 mile race. After two chaotic prologues, the lineup will be set by dead engines and the pace car will lead to the starting line. Two-way radio links between pace car driver Sam Hanks and Chief Steward Harlan Fengler will keep eight observers informed as the field lines up.
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Indianapolis Motor Speedway
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Sam Hanks
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Rockford Track Plans Holiday Bill at Rockford Speedway
A 10 event holiday program fills two nights at Rockford Speedway with midget and stock car races. Time trials start at 6 p.m. and racing at 8 p.m. More than 100 laps of racing are planned, featuring Badger Midget Racing Association stars against an Iowa group. Midgets and stock cars run heat races and 40 lap features while stock cars continue their point chase.
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Willett To Give Memorial Talk
Bruce Willett of the Methodist church will deliver the Memorial Day address Beyond Patriotism at the grade school gym. A march to Hillcrest cemetery with a stop at the Sugar River bridge for a Navy dead tribute precedes 11 15 cemetery services.
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Methodist Church
Hillcrest Cemetery
Sugar River
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Stanton P. Stears
Sandie Patrick
First Baptist Church
Francis Atkinson
Legion
Kent Kiesow
Kiesow
Orangeville Graduation Honors Valedictorian And Salutatorian
Orangeville Community Unit High School names Mary Ann Babler as valedictorian and Carolyn Swanson as salutatorian. Baccalaureate is set for 8 p.m. Sunday in the school gym, with the graduation ceremony Monday. Other graduates include Jack Armstrong and JoAnn Bissell among many seniors.
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Carolyn Swanson
Orangevile Community Unit
Mary Ann
Boyd Babler
Teen Talk
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Northwest Institute
Minneapolis
Carolyn Sue
Walter Swanson
McConnell
DAR
GAA
Farm Bureau
Freeport
Jack L. Armstrong
JoAnn S. Bissell
Sally E. Brookover
Marlis F. Buehler
Stephen P. Buehler
Carol Ann
Memorial Day Parade Leads to Cemetery Flag Decoration
The Brodhead Memorial Day parade assembles at 9 a.m. at Everson's corner and marches to the Square for a fire volley by the Reserve Guard, then to South Side Park for the service. Rev. E J Simmons to deliver the address. Boy Scouts and American Legion and VFW members to meet at 6 p.m. at the cemetery for flag placement.
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Everson’s Corner
Nineteen Juda Students Receive Diplomas at Commencement
Nineteen Juda high school seniors received diplomas at the gymnasium. Approximately 350 attended. Top graduates listed by rank include Mary Brunkow and Gloria Ruef with others: Gary Lehr, Roger Erb, Arlen Hartwig, Nancy Kaderly, Shirley Frey, Jane LaBorde, Jacob Lee, John Siedschag, plus Annette Albright, Marilynne Bridge, Roland Coplien, Ralph J. Friedly, William Hummer, John Nyman, Gordon L. Reed, Karen Sonnenburg, and Robert Wunschel. Dr. E. M. Edmondson delivered the address.
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Gary Lehr
Roger Erb
Arlen Hartwig
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Shirley Frey
Jane LaBorde
Jacob Leee
John Siedschag
Annette Albright
Marilynne Bridge
Rolland Coplien
Ralph J. Friedly
William Hummer
John Nyman
Gordon L. Reed
Karen Sonnen
Janesville
Chicago
Monticello Memorial Day Parade Planned
Monticello floats a Memorial Day program led by Rodney O. Kittelsen Monroe attorney as speaker. Harold Babler heads as officer of the day with a detailed parade and program from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. at the high school, including a bridge stop, band selections, and a Gettysburg Address.
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Rodney O. Kittelsen
Monroe
Harold Babler
Amstutz-Marty American Legion
Main Street
American Legion
American Legion Auxiliary
Women’s Relief Corps
Legion Auxiliary
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A. G. Hill
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C. M. Stauffer
Railroad Street
Cub Scouts Honor Pack 314 Reward Night Roles
Knights of Pythias Cub Scout Pack 314 held a meeting at North School where Dens 2 staged opening and closing ceremonies and Dens 1 3 and 4 performed skits. David Rufenacht performed a tap dance. Bruce Kading Daniel Wong John Trumpy and David Kubly received graduation certificates.
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Den 2
Dens
David Rufenacht
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John Trumpy
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Charles Irvin
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Lion
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Trumpy
James Clark
Victor Rufer
Dick Tschanz
Dennis Lostetter
Larry Schwartz
Jim Kosek
Denner
Robert Lewis
Rufenacht
Denners
Gary Saunders Named Head of Student Council
Brodhead high school selects Gary Saunders as president of the Student Council for the next school year. David Witte named vice president, Daphne Mauermann secretary, and Dorothy Nussbaum treasurer. Class representatives to be elected in September.
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Brodhead
Gary Saunders
Brodhead High School
David Witte
Daphne Mauermann
Dorothy Nussbaum
Brodhead Bible School Set to Begin Monday
Congregational Vacation Church School starts Monday with sessions from 9 to 11 a.m. The theme is Gods Riches and includes standard study, film strips, and a mission focus on migrant workers.
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