Menard Pistol Team Tops Illinois Invitational
The Menard pistol team won four team trophies and two individual prizes at the Illinois State Police invitational matches in Springfield June 18 to 20. Pictured with Warden Mex Frye are George McVicar Louis Cummins Dale Davitt and Capt. John Ripplemeyer range officer Roy Rogers is listed among the team members.
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Menard
Illinois State Police
Springfield
Ard
Warden Mex Frye
George McVicar
Louis Cummins
Dale Davitt
John Ripplemeyer
Roy Rogers
Softball leader urges Olympic inclusion for global growth
Don Porter, executive secretary of the Amateur Softball Association of America and ISF, pushes for softball to join the Olympics. He notes growing worldwide acceptance, with nearly 50 countries registered and plans for demonstration in 1972 and full entry by 1978, including world tournaments in 1965 and 1966. The September men’s world tournament in Oklahoma City and 1970 Central American Games in Panama are highlighted.
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International Softball Federation
International Olympic Committee
Don Porter
United States
Porter
Oklahoma City
Amateur Softball Association of America
ISF
Pete Rozelle
Bill Eckert
Stratford
Conn
Jiro Iwano
Japan
Canada
Melbourne
Australia
New Zeland
New Guinea
Mexico City
Panama
Martin Oilers crush Alton in quick doubleheader sweep
The Martin Oilers softball team won both ends of a double header at Alton Friday night. Oiler pitchers Gary Endres and Ed Fetzer held the opposition to seven hits apiece with 12 and four strikeouts respectively. Jack Herring and Lindell Martie led the Oilers with three hits each as the team improved to 12-2 on the season and set sights on the Mt. Vernon Fourth of July tournament.
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Martin Oilers
Alton
Oilers
Gary Endres
Jerry Watkins
Sporty Lee
Buddy Velasco
Ed Fetzer
Watkins
Jack Herring
Lindell Martie
Oiler
Mt. Vernon
Americas Golf
Colorado Springs
Colo
Broadmoor Golf Club
Canada
Mexico
United States
Guadalajar
Jolly Cholly Grimm and His Banjo Laughter in Baseball
Article blends fiction and memoir about Cubs legend Charles “Jolly Cholly” Grimm. It recounts his humor on and off the field, a 1935 clubhouse prank, his batting .345 season, and his role as player manager and author. Also notes YMCA softball results and a brief line on English yachting history.
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Gibson
Grimm
Chicago Cubs
Wrigley Field
Jolly Cholly
Ed Prell
Jolly Man
Andy Lotshaw
Cubs
Andy
Pat Malone
Lotshaw
Malone
Gabby Hartnett
Letshaw
Maone
Pat
Charlie
Bill Klem
Joe Oeschger
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Gordon
Martin Oiler
Oilers Aston
Carbondale
Campus & Mardale Shopping
Herrin
Yellowhorse
Arthur Daley
New York Times
New York
Mose
St. Louis
Carolina
George Gibson
Pirates
Rabbit Maranville
Cotton Tierney
Maranville
YMCA
Immanuel Lutheran Church of
Murphysboro
United Methodist Church of
Jackson County
Elm Street Baptist Church of
Carruthers
England
Charles
Duke of York
Thames River
General Electric and
Goodyear
B.T.U
Dryer
G. E. Refrigerator
Goodyear Service Store
North Market
Marion, Illinois
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