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Newspaper
Monroe Evening Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Oct 05, 1950
Page
5
Phillies pitcher Roberts faces Allie Reynolds in game two as Philadelphia seeks a 1-1 tie after a 1-0 loss. Manager Sawyer gambled on Konstanty in game one, Raschi dominated with eight strong innings, and the series moves to Yankee Stadium with the Yankees favored.
Wisconsin conservation officials report good woodcock hunting in northern counties with a strong crop. Game manager R. B. Vind notes, despite thick foliage, birds hold well and shooting should be excellent as hunters prepare for the Oct. 1 start north of the state line. Southern Wisconsin season starts Oct. 14.
Drake senior end Tom Bienemann leads major college football pass catchers with 16 receptions this season after three games. Enemann, previously top man last year before an injury, has 16 catches in Drake’s first trio of games, two ahead of Denver’s Gordon Cooper.
Madison Wisconsin staged a long drill against running and passing plays as Wisconsin prepares for the Saturday visit by Illinois. Coach Ivy Williamson works on new plays while key players like Jerry Schaefer and Bob Mansfield recover from injuries. The 63 strong squad travels by plane tomorrow morning with the junior varsity joining the Illini Jayvees Friday.
Tommy Henrich, last year’s hero, was hardly recognized by guards entering the Yankee clubhouse. A fan camped for hours to claim the No 1 bleacher seat at Shibe Park as Philadelphia lost 1-0 for the Phillies fifth straight World Series defeat. Dizzy Dean believes Phillies can win if pitching holds, otherwise Yankees may take the series in five.
Following Cleopatra's suicide, Egypt transitions from Ptolemaic rule to a Roman province under Augustus, marking the end of Hellenistic sovereignty and the rise of Roman administration in Egypt. The change reshapes regional power and trade networks across the eastern Mediterranean.
University of Wisconsin scientists Hasler and Brynildson report lime treatment on two Chippewa county lakes raises sunlight penetration, boosts plant growth, and increases oxygen at depth. They caution against broad use and say lime must be added gradually to avoid ecological harm.
Milwaukee sports column praises the Green Bay Packers for a turnaround under coach Gene Ronzani. It credits new offense and defense setups and improves in the defensive line and passing game, while noting ground offense still seeks consistency.
Richland Center has won three straight and outscored foes 55 to 12. Baraboo, facing Center tomorrow, won two in a row 35 to 13. Portage has won two straight and leads 420 to 0. Darlington, Southwest Conference leader, has won three straight while scoring 54 to 6 against opponents.
In the Southern 10 this weekend Ft Atkinson visits Monroe to face Coach Gay Steensrud’s team as Baraboo and Richland Center chase early conference leads. Portage previously won the first round. Reedsburg Edgerton and Wisconsin Dells also compete in regional matchups.
The Delavan Red Devils host undefeated Chicago Sportsmen in a non league game Sunday at 2 p m. Waukegan tops the Central States Pro league and beat Delavan earlier this season 28 16. The Red Devils lost to Wausau 14 7 last Sunday but remain in the title race.
Rose Langston led the Women’s Major with 195 145 178 for 518, while Leona Loveland totaled 500 with 173 174 153. Junior results show Ken Smith 226 and 593, Frank Digman 225 and 586, with Phillips and Smith topping the Junior team scores. Team standings feature Goetz Theater 2245 and multiple club and business squads. detailed individual scores listed.
Ten Wisconsin Teachers football teams play a three day slate with one Friday night game and a Monday matchup. The centerpiece is Saturday when La Crosse visits River Falls to face Coach George Schlagenhaug's Falcons, two of the loop's five unbeatens.
Grover C. Alexander the former Phillies ace, aged and partly deaf, traveled toward the 1950 world series against the Yankees after a St. Paul friend found a way to get him there. He, Quent Lynch, and pilot Bill Graunka flew in from Nebraska to join the action.
Notre Dame quarterback Bob Williams, a 20 year old Baltimore senior, gains preseason top back field honor. His quick read of defenses and clutch passes helped a 14 7 win over North Carolina and he also played defense late in the game. Coach Leahy calls him the finest quarterback in America and cites a near perfect effort versus Michigan State last season.
Milwaukee Marquette football coach Lisle Blackbourn tested offensive changes for Saturdays matchup with Kansas State. He tried sophomores Dan Fairbanks and Dick Burke at left tackle to gain speed, while the Hilltoppers tweaked running and passing patterns.
Milwaukee leads with 27 straight victories after polio quarantine delayed opener. Kenosha Red Devils top offense with 150 points in three games as state unbeaten count rises to 56. Several teams surpass 100 points. ten teams still boast intact defense.
South Wayne visits Gratiot and Hazel Green hosts Benton in league play. Shullsburg has an open date. Belmont dropped out of league football this fall affecting the schedule.
Vic Raschi, pitching a two hit shutout for the Yankees in Philadelphia, had his hotel room looted. Thieves took 140 World Series tickets, jewelry, and a diamond watch from his room. A youth later handed in one suitcase containing tickets and clothing. 20 reserved tickets for each of three New York games were missing.
Orfordville visits Belleville while Blanchardville travels to New Glarus as the State Line league enters its third weekend of conference play. The two undefeated squads anchor Friday action with several key clashes including Brodhead at Brooklyn and Argyle at Juda on Saturday.
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