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Newspaper
Monroe Evening Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Sep 02, 1955
Page
5
Brooklyn Dodgers toppled Milwaukee 6-3 at Ebbets Field to widen their lead to 13 games. Glenns Crone pitched well for Milwaukee, but two big Dodgers innings and costly Braves errors sealed the outcome as the Braves head to County Stadium with 21 games left.
In Chicago and major markets, salable hogs near 5,000 with mixed No 1 and 2 weights 210-240 lb steady for butchers while others drop 25. Cattle show scarce steers and heifers with nominal steadiness. cows and bulls steady to 25 lower. Produce notes: butter firm, eggs steady, grains show no wheat, corn around 1.29-1.30 for No 4 yellow, oats varied, whites and standards priced.
Monroe high kicks off practice week with a planned scrimmage against Mt. Horeb at Recreation Park. Coach Gay Steensrud confirms 11 lettermen back, five juniors and six seniors, but opening game at Madison Central Sept 17 looms uncertain for many. Jerry Muenich recovering from kidney injury. release from St. Clare hospital expected today.
The scoreboard lists the American League leaders with Cleveland and New York atop the pack, followed by Kansas City and Washington, with Baltimore trailing. Tonight’s games include Chicago at Cleveland and Detroit at Kansas City, plus Boston at Baltimore. In the National League, Brooklyn leads, Milwaukee and Philadelphia follow, with New York and Cincinnati close behind. Scheduled games include Pittsburgh at Brooklyn and St. Louis at Chicago, with multiple noon starts.
The Insuranc City Open at Wethersfield Country Club tees off with top national players including Sam Snead. The event offers $20,000 and crucial Ryder Cup berths as the 10 team members will be chosen after Monday's final round. Snead, from White Sulphur Springs, WV, pursues a Ryder Cup spot for the fifth straight year.
Yesterday's Stars pitching Joe Nuxhall scattered seven hits and walked two in a 7-4 win over the Giants, matching the Reds single season best by a Cincinnati hurler since 1951 when Ewell Blackwell won 15 4. Ramón Mejías starred at the plate with two doubles and a single driving in four runs, powering a 7-6 victory over the Cardinals.
University of Wisconsin coach Ivy Williamson began fall drills with 62 candidates. The morning included timed 40 yard sprints and four laps, followed by fundamentals. Afternoon featured dummy scrimmage and first run-through of offensive plays. Williamson noted most players in good condition with some overweight tackles shedding weight. Dick Murphy, a tackle, weighed in at 256 pounds as the heaviest in camp.
New York Commissioner Ford Frick fined Frank Lane Chicago White Sox general manager 500 dollars for conduct unbecoming a baseball official. Lane was said to berate umpires in Harridge’s box during a Chicago versus Boston game, prompting an apology to Harridge American League and Chicago fans. The White Sox won 7 5.
Mr and Mrs W S Murphy returned from Lyons Colorado where they spent the summer months and are visiting at the home of F H Dedrick before returning to West Allis. They are members of the West Allis school faculty. Loudon Blackbourne Mrs Arnold Condon and son Greg and Mr and Mrs John Plichta returned from a vacation to Port Arthur Canada. Mr and Mrs Plichta have returned to West Allis to resume duties as teachers.
Kenosha Wisconsin Tees, state softball champions, lost 4 to 3 to Arlington Texas on Thursday night and were eliminated in the first round of the International Softball Association tournament.
Classified page highlights bargain listings in The Times with daily updates. Items include available products, services, and small ads across departments. Readers are invited to browse for deals and opportunities in the local market.
The Monroe Country Club outlines a holiday weekend golf plan with rounds and events. Defending champion T. Chester Becker faces Robert Wurtzel while other matchups pit Robert Ninneman against Russell J. Myers and Ed Goecks against Joseph D. Viney. Forbes notes all qualifying scores under 80 and a busy Sunday with flag and mixed foursome events. David Forbes posted a 36 31 67 course score in a strong showing tomorrow.
Monticello residents report visits and travel notes. William Bontly of Lake Charles Air Force Base left after a death in his family and will stop in Oklahoma to see a sister. Several Monticello residents hosted, called on, or vacationed with relatives across Wisconsin and Iowa.
Brooklyn leads NL race as Dodgers edge toward clinching the pennant after a 6-3 win. Pee Wee Reese proclaims the title secured, Jackie Robinson forecasts no comeback, while Milwaukee Braves hope for runner up with Giants and Phillies fading.
Two top Municipal League teams Northwestern and Commercial Bank clash at 9 in Recreation Park for the city tournament trophy ending the softball season. The Martin's Sporting Goods trophy will be awarded after ceremonies, with Gemplers and WEKZ honors also on the line. The opener at 7 30 pits Phillips Smith against Gemplers to decide the consolation bracket winner.
Top seed Herbie Flam of Beverly Hills California and unseeded Sidney Schwartz of Long Beach New York advance to the finals of the Westchester Country Club invitation golf tournament.
Cleveland taps Sal Maglie as a curve-ball specialist to face Connie Johnson and the White Sox in a crucial opener. The Loopers hope to tighten their grip as Chicago begins a 19 game circuit swing while Cleveland plans Wynn, Lemon, and Garcia for upcoming games.
Classified notes describe a 1950 Dodge Coronet four door in light green with radio air conditioned heater fluid drive plastic seat covers directional lights airfoam seats backup lights chrome wheel covers plastic steering wheel clock and more. Also a 1950 Pontiac four door in dark green with radio heater sun visor directional lights plastic seat covers trims and a 1950 Plymouth two door in light green with radio air conditioned heater plastic seat covers fender skirts fog lights and sharp styling.
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