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Newspaper
Saline Observer
Location
Saline, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1958
Page
4
The Pressbox surveys early week action in the Huron Valley Babe Ruth League with Dexters 9 Willow Run Nationals 0 and Saline Milan Clinton as strong contenders. Willow Run Americans beat Pinckney 13 7. Chelsea Americans stumbled, Saline, Milan and Manchester praised for community support. A Michigan club outing featured U M M letters and notable athletes including Louis Elbel Dean Moore Lenny Ford Bob Marrison Ron Kramer and others.
Swifty Fisher builds a movable rolling fence by welding wheels to fence posts and braking devices. He links a tractor to both ends and rolls the fence to new feeding places twice weekly. The opinion piece urges openness to neighbors' ideas and cautions against closing minds.
Saline defeated Chelsea 13 to 1 while Willow Run Americans beat Pinckney 13 to 6. Milan topped Clinton 9 to 1 and Dexter beat Willow Run Nationals 9 to 0. Chelsea Nationals defeated Manchester 11 to 7.
The new Sa line Little League diamond begins action next Monday night with six teams. The Red Sox meet the Dodgers in the league opener. Tuesday features the Tigers and Braves, followed by the Indians and Yankees on Wednesday. Games start about six p.m. each evening.
Various finishes for casual and outdoor furniture are discussed. A new plastic finish named Lustracolor from Arvin Industries resists fading salt spray and bright sun, resists chipping and peeling, and is highly durable. Paint or enamel remains common on steel furniture for attraction and protection, while chrome and nickel plating offer durability at higher cost.
Saline Babe Ruth youth baseball opened under coach Mark DeLay with John Thoss pitching a one hit game. Milat Steman drove in three runs with a bases loaded double as Saline led 3 0 after the first inning and never trailed. They face Milan next, as the American Division shapes up with Willow Run Chelsea Clinton Milan Saline and Milan among the top contenders.
Barle F Zeigler explains water safety and self assessment for swimmers from beginner to expert. He urges realistic evaluation, supervised beaches, and practicing multiple strokes plus floating to prevent drownings. Stay near shore and swim safely this summer.
The Huron Valley Babe Ruth League opens its 1958 season June 16 under President Tom Johnston with ten teams split into American and National divisions. American includes Milan Clinton Saline Willow Run Americans Chelsea Americans while National features Dexter Manchester Pinckney Willow Run Nationals and Chelsea Nationals. A six and a half week schedule runs Mondays and Wednesdays, ending July 28 to set up playoff action starting August 1. an all star team will visit the state tournament in late July. On July 18 Saline hosts the league all star game at Saline High School at 8 p.m. for fans to view future high school players. Also note timely kitchen tip from Michigan State University: trim tops off root vegetables before washing and storage, leaving about a half inch stem.
Dexter Manchester Pinckney Willow Run and Chelsea form the National Division with Willow Run the team to beat despite losses. Dexter loses star pitcher Jeff McKillen but returns strong hitters. Manchester benefits from a robust high school program. Pinckney fields a similar lineup with returning Batters and Don Barker and Terry Rowell. Chelsea enters as a new spirited club. The season promises entertainment and excitement as the league shapes up.
The Ann Arbor Rabbit Breeders Association will hold a three day summer show June 13 to 15 at Washtenaw County 4H Buildings on Saline Ann Arbor Road at Pleasant Lake Road. Judging all day June 14 with free admission and door prizes for new members. Lunch counter features Bunny Burgers.
A new washable cotton braid in red or navy complements crisp white cotton sports apparel, offering nautical styling for trim. It highlights practical fabric accents for summer wardrobes and uniforms.
A decade after their undefeated 1947 season and 1948 Rose Bowl win, Michigan’s Maize and Blue single wing legends are tracked by post football careers. Quarterback Yerges becomes a sales executive in St. Louis. Chappuis, a personnel director in Decatur. Elliott, assistant grid coach in Michigan. Weisenburger, VP of an insurance firm in Mt. Pleasant. and others pursue diverse roles in industry, education, and public service across the U.S.
Schedule items list team matchups and locations including Milan at Saline Chelsea Americans at Willow Run and Willow Run Nationals at Pinckney with Chelsea Americans at Willow Run. Also notes dairy calfhood vaccination urging brucellosis free cattle and the State Farm Management Tour planned for July 24 in Arctrim and Kalkaska counties with farm accident timing advice.
Home furnishings specialists at Michigan State University recommend washing ceramic tile with soap and water to restore shine and remove dirt. The guidance emphasizes gentle cleaning to avoid damage to grout and tile surfaces.
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