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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1963
Page
4
Delbert Walhord of Hopkinton and companion Dave Haren of Delhi recalled a Wisconsin trip with a two fish tale. Walhord said a single hook caught two four inch bluegill fish in clear water, then both were released without photos.
Monticello placed in two events at the Clinton Stars of Tomorrow swim meet held Saturday. Wally Sander the pool manager reported Dan Nieters and Dick Behrends finished second in the 25 yard breaststroke while the Monticello freestyle relay team finished fifth. Relay lineup included John Williams Dan Nieters Dick Behrends and Don McDonald. Other teams from coast to coast competed including Dolphins of Los Angeles from South Bend Chicago Cedar Rapids and Rochester Minnesota.
Terry Meeks of Monticello captured the territorial Go-Kart Class A junior modified championship at LaCross Wisconsin during a five state meet. The 13 year old accumulated 1100 points from two heat wins and a second place in the third heat on his 120 pound single engine kart reaching speeds up to 75 mph. This Wisconsin win earns him a berth in the national contest Labor Day at Rockford Illinois.
Ann Scott a trotter owned by Tom Eden of Monticello won first place at the Illinois State Fair in Springfield, clocking 2 minutes 1 3 5 seconds for an $11,000 purse. Driven by Bill Carney, she became Iowa’s fastest trotter and plans to race at Sportsman Park before season end. She has three wins in six starts this summer. The piece also lists Iowa small game seasons and 1963 deer shotgun permits details.
Mon t cello Panthers begin football practice Tuesday at 9 a m with sessions daily during the Great Jones County Fair Coach Dean Nelson says two drills daily after fair week The first week will be without pads full scale practice starts August 27 Physicals Friday night at 7 and equipment issue August 17 The season opener is September 13 against Maquoketa Valley
A water show at the Monticello municipal swimming pool is set for 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday August 27. The Monticello Community High School band opens with a half hour concert followed by demonstrations in lifesaving racing diving and synchronized swimming. Lifeguards will show canoe handling and the event is sponsored by the American Red Cross with staff members Wally Sunder Larry Gottesch Bob Behrends Margaret Locher Nancy Perkins and water safety director Dr Earl H DeShaw.
Ron Long of Monticello won the Wyoming state amateur golf title in Cheyenne with a 282 total after rounds of 71 69 72 70. He clinched victory on the final hole with a 15 foot putt, avoiding a playoff with the runner up. Long, son of Mr and Mrs R A Long, and his wife are University of Wyoming students set to graduate next June.
Monticello placed second in the Men's Eastern Golf Association event at Anamoga with a total 1151, host team 1137. Bob Matthiessen led Monticello with 108, Claude Appleby 110, followed by Lehmkuhl 111, Mullen 112, Hall 113, Baty 115, Joe Mullen 116, Clark 120, Rhatigan 121, Nieters 124.
The Great Jones County Fair features three independent team games and a Babe Ruth league All-star contest. On Tuesday Aug 20 at 2 p.m. Monticello All-stars vs Anamosa All-stars. Wednesday Monticello Cubs vs Ryan. Thursday Hopkinton vs Cascade. Friday Lowden, winner of the Lowden tournament, vs Pleasant Grove, Cascade winner. Also notes a local legs contest and subscription prize.
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