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Monticello Express

Location

Monticello, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 21, 1955

Page

4

Cubs Nip Cascade 2-0 In Legion Tournament

The Monticello Cubs beat Cascade 2-0 in the Legion tournament first round before about 1,000 fans. Darrell Rockroth allowed two singles and struck out eight to earn his second win, while Cascade starter Jack Nora fanned 12. Cubs scoring came in the second on a Ron Egger leadoff single and Rothrock double, and in the fourth when Chuck Elson scored on a wild pitch and George Hines delivered an RBI single. Egger led Monticello with two hits. Cascade had two. Wright and Egger played stellar defense for the Cubs. The Cubs advance to meet Ryan Monday.

Cascade Monticello Cubs Cubs Ryan Darrell Rocky) Rockroth Monticello Rockroth Jack Nora Ron’ Egger Rothrock Chuck Elson George Hines Egger Sullivan Curve Wright Klocker Elson Hopkinton Worthington Petersburg Farley Epworth

Dyersville Edges Wyoming 20 17 in Slugger Battle

Dyersville defeated Wyoming 20 to 17 at Wyoming Sunday evening in nine innings. Dyersville used Jenks Ferricks Willenberg Kraple and Brahm in the catching and pitching staff while Wyoming’s Miller Dirks Streets and Straub worked the mound. Jenks hit a grand slam in the fourth with the bases loaded to spark the win.

Wyoming Dyersville Wyoming Cardinals Jenks Ferricks Willenberg Kraple Brahm Miller Don Dirks Streets Straub

Trampled by steer injures Paullina child

Twelve year old Elena Jones was badly mauled and trampled by a steer at Paullina after wandering into an alley near the sales pavilion. She could not reach the fence before the animal trampled her.

Elena Jones Paullina

Wagner Sparks Monticello to 15 7 Win Over Manchester

Don Wagner pitched five scoreless innings plus 16 strikeouts as Monticello defeated Manchester 15 7 to earn his eighth win. Wright Hoenshell Behn and Wagner led a 10 run eighth inning surge aided by walks and errors. Wright 2 for 2 and Hoenshell Behn each had two hits.

Don Wagner Monticello Manchester Wagner Cubs Taylor Schmidt Wright Howie Hoenshell Behn Nieters Hines Eshridge Lubben Selin Nicerg Johnson Bea I Taylor Egger Peewee Car Sena Wees Rhanchester Saabs Monticello Teres

English Yorkshire Hog Sale At Jones County Fairgrounds

English Yorkshire hog sale sponsored by R G Miehe and son of Scotch Grove will feature fifty eight head of English York shire bred boars and open gifts. The event starts Thursday July 28 at 7 30 p m at the Jones county fairgrounds.

Yorkshire Jones County Fairgrounds R. G. Miehe

Anamosa Upsets Monti Golfers For First Loss

In Anamosa Monticello suffered its first defeat of the season, 14 to 12, as Anamosa edged Monticello in a triangular with Dyersville. Monticello leaders Leo Cabalka and Claude Appleby posted 70s, while Anamosa’s Gerald Kehoe shot 68 to take medalist honors on the sand greens. Monticello was missing Bob Mullen and Bob Adamson, and next week will play Manchester at Manchester.

Anamosa Monticello Colt Leo Cabalka Claude Appleby Monticello Gerald Kehoe Dyersville Bob Mullen Bob Adams

Wyoming Lutheran Wins 11 9 as Bahnsen Homers Twice

The Wyoming Lutheran softball team defeated Wayne Lutheran 11 to 9 in eight innings on July 15. Jay Bahnsen led the offense with two home runs and a triple driving in the winning runs.

Wyoming Lutheran Bahnsen Wyoming Wayne Lutheran Jay Bahnsen

Pewee League Scoreboard Highlights and Schedule

The scoreboard lists the Pewee League results with Cubs Indians White Sox and Cardinals in tight games. Upcoming games are Indians vs White Sox on July 25 and Cubs vs Cardinals on July 27.

Cardinals Ees Cubs Ceca Des li Hs White Sox Indians White Sox

Atomic Energy Group Grants Access Permit To Iowa Electric Co

The Atomic Energy Commission awarded Iowa Electric Light and Power Co an access permit for officers and engineers with clearance to view restricted data on civilian atomic energy uses. Nine executives and engineers will join the technical staff for atomic power research as Iowa utilities form Atomic Power Associates of Iowa to coordinate studies and potential plant construction.

The Atomic Energy Commission Iowa Electric Light and Power Co Walter Zubler Iowa Electric Monticello A.E.C Towa Electric Light and Power Co Iowa Atomic Power Associates of Iowa

County 4-H Judging Team to Compete at Dairy Congress

Jones county will send a 4-H judging team to the National Dairy Cattle Congress in Waterloo October 1 to 8. The team, drawn from 99 Iowa counties, will be selected after summer workouts to represent the state in the national 4-H dairy cattle judging contest.

Dairy Cattle Congress Jones County National Dairy Cattle Congress Waterloo Joe E. Legg Towa Iowa Bill Maynard Towa State Dairy Association Moriday

Horse Show Set for Oxford Junction July 31

A horse show sponsored by the Jones county saddle club and the Wapsie post of the American Legion will occur Sunday July 31 at the Legion park in Oxford Junction. A parade starts at 1 p.m. followed by a band concert by the Oxford Junction high school band at 1 30 p.m. Five ribbons will be awarded in each of twenty classes.

Oxford Junction Jones County Saddle Club Wapsie Post of The American Legion Legion Park

Kenneth Harms Redesignated Specialist Third Class on Guam

Cpl Kenneth R Harms son of Mr and Mrs Harm Harms of Onslow redesignated as specialist third class in the army plan to grade NCOs and specialists. He has served 21 months in the army and spent a year on Guam after 34 months in Korea.

Cpl Kenneth R. Harms Harm Harms Onslow Army Guam Korea

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Monticello - Klocker E Sullivan Jerry Hoenshell Bud Kurt Haye George Nicters Clark Kurt Sear Grant Wewelee J. Emerson Ron Egger Peters John Wright Ressler Bill Howie Whee Nora Darrell Rothrock Wyoming Vata Wagher F. Overcan Jones Coppers F. Overman Coppe Cub English L-P Gas Space L-P LP Gas Service Monti Ron Matthiessen Len Fluckiger Weer Eae I I Rhatigan Fred Fausters Vance Stead Eee Atomic Energy Group Iowa Electric Co Fieldcrest la France Denier Snag Reist Claire Tiffany Irma Hill Dorna Don Simplicity Bug Rickless Dry Kenneth Harms
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