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Newspaper

Saline Observer

Location

Saline, Michigan, United States of America

Date

May 08, 1958

Page

3

Flat Rock Rams surge in league race with 4-1 win

The Flat Rock Rams improved to 9-0 on the season after a 4-1 victory over Lincoln, led by Ron Jones who struck out 17 in five innings. The piece notes strong pitching depth and hints at a tight Huron League race and emerging threats from Pickney and others.

Flat Rocks Rams Rams Lincoln Joop Ron Jones Flat Rock Club Flat Rocks Jones Bill Bailey Sophmores Garrico Bill Taylor

Milan Wins Triangle Meet

Milan High School thinclads improved to 3 0 in the Huron League by defeating Ann Arbor University High and Ypsilanti Lincoln in a triangular meet. Big Reds stars Joe O'Donnell and Norm Kersey each won three events, with Kersey taking the broad jump and long jump and O'Donnell winning the shot put and both hurdle races. U High standout Jerry Beard won the 440 yard dash. Lincoln's Larry Hitchingham captured the mile run.

Pickney Norm Kersey Joe O'Donnell Kersey O’donnell Michigan Wolverines Ray Fisher MSU Northwestern Milan S. Thinclads Ann Arbor University High Ypsilanti Lincoln Big Reds Jay Wildfong U. High Lincoln Reds O'Donnell Jerry Beard Lincoln’s Larry Hitchingham

Baseball Meeting Scheduled For Friday May 16

The Saline Recreation Baseball Division calls a meeting Friday May 16 at 8:00 p.m. in the Elementary School to discuss plans for the coming season. The independent program, funded by local donors, organized nine teams last year and expects a larger turnout with reusable uniforms and a modest 400 dollar budget.

The Saline Recreation Saline City Recreation Roy Cruse Tom King John Thoss Board of Education

Roosevelt Drops Saline In Track Meet

Ypsilanti Roosevelt trackmen defeated Saline 76 to 32 in a dual meet. Bill MacKenzie led with firsts in the 100 220 and broad jump. Saline's firsts came from Elbert Garrico in the mile Bill Taylor in the low hurdles Dave Anderson in the shot put and the medley relay.

Ypsilanti Roosevelt Saline’s Hornets Ypsilanti Bill MacKenzie Saline Elbert Garrico Bill Taylor Dave Anderson

Goodwill Truck Visit Scheduled for Saline

The next Goodwill Industries truck pickup to Saline is set for Thursday May 15. Trucks collect clothing shoes hats toys furniture and other household discards. To arrange pickup call local Goodwill representative Mrs. Vera Burkhart at Saline 121 J.

Goodwill Industries Saline Goodwill Vera Burkhart

Hornets Fall as Dundee Defeats Saline 13 4

Saline Hornets suffer a 13 to 4 loss at Dundee as Don Tennyson fans 11 while Saline totals 10 hits. Doug Hoeft starts, John ThossRelieves in third, Bill Bracey finishes on mound. Malocha leads Saline with a double and a single. Dundee builds early lead with two in first and six in fifth.

Saline Hornets Dundee Vikings Don Tennyson Doug Hoeft John Thoss Bill Bracey Bob Malocha Malocha HURON Meg Pesrdings Flat Rock Lincoln Roosevelt Milan Chelsea

Milan Tops Hornets in 8 2 Huron League Victory

Milan pitcher Dick Schmenk allowed two hits as Milan defeated Saline 8 to 2. Hazlett Fojtik Powers each had hits for Milan while Armbruster homered for Saline. Milan built a big lead with seven runs in the fourth inning and one in the fifth.

Milan Dick Schmenk Salines Hornets Huron Big Reds Doug Hoeft Don Foss Schmenk John Hazlett Chuck Fojtik Dallas Powers Saline Hornet Bob Malocha Gary Armbruster Malocha Armbruster Salines Reds Ty Hassen

Shake Up In Lakes League Rides Pinckney Top in Upheaval

In a week of upsets in the Lakes League Pinckney’s Pirates toppled Manchester 2 1 at Manchester as Dexter shocked South Lyon 2 1 in extras. Hartland beat Boysville 11 1, while Manchester defeated South Lyon 4 1 and Hartland 9 4 at Hartland. Dick Kennedy earned wins for Pinckney with Conrad Gonger and Jeff McKinen on the mound for Manchester and Dexter respectively.

League of the Lakes South Lyon Manchester Pinckney Lions Pirates Manchester Flying Dutchmen Ralph England Dennis Clark Pinckneyites White Wakefield Huhman Dick Kennedy Conrad Gonger Dexter Dreadnoughts Jim Tanner Tom Underhill Jim Lavalli Mark Hornung Jeff McKinen Hollis Garrett Hartland’s Eagles Boysville Dave Williams Hartland Eagles Bob Brandenburg Mort Ziegler

Card of Thanks for Kindness after Death and Hospital Stay

We thank relatives neighbors and friends for floral offerings and thoughtfulness during our wife and mother’s death. Gratitude to Rev Weiman Stevens and Bush Vesper Guild for kindness. Also thanks to Universal Diet Co coworkers for flowers cards calls and kindness. Madeline Ford.

Weiman Stevens Bush Vesper Guild Frank Conde Floyd Conde Glenn Conde Clifford Klenk Leonard Klenk Universal Diet Co Cosselman Whittaker Zion Sharon Las W.S.C.S Maccabees Ann Arbor Federal Beardsley A. A. Weinert Tecumseh Hospital Iron Creek Missionary Society Manchester Ces Iron Creek Farm Bureau Clarence Huesman Center Funeral Home Robert Cole Arthur Fehr Joan E

Local families host gatherings and thanks noted in personals

Mr and Mrs Edwin Finkbeiner entertained multiple friends and relatives for dinner and supper Sunday while others visited, celebrated a birthday, and extended thanks for support during illness and bereavement. Messages recognize church figures, hospital births, fire aid, and neighborhood kindness.

Edwin Finkbeiner Chris Finkbeiner Saline Ruth Bertke Albert Finkbeiner Glen Feldkamp Armin Bizer Dawn

Local families host dinner and visit Burmeister home

Mr and Mrs David Hoeft and family joined Mr and Mrs Edward Burmeister for Sunday dinner. Mrs Laura Rentz spent several weeks at the Burmeister home with the Burmeister couple.

David Hoeft Edward Burmeister Laura Rentz

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