Batter up at Monches by Fr. Lincoln F. Whelan transcribed by Michael R. Reilly, July 24, 2017 A conjunction of the baseball stars (and lesser satellites) made 1972 a real diamond jubilee for the old ball game at Monches. Their championship in the Land O’ Lakes league was the frosting and foam on the celebration cake and fixings. Here the… Read more »
North Lake Sports and the Reign of the Stapletons by Martin Weber and Joe Daley, 1960 Transcribed by Michael R. Reilly, July 24, 2017 with notes added In the late twenties and thirties, the line-ups for baseball and basketball were jam-packed with the Stapletons. For many years the basketball team was made up entirely of Stapletons. The first time that… Read more »
Posted: June 2, 2009 Hamilton student peace essay wins Hamilton High School senior Andrea Salus earned honorable mention in the 2008-09 United States Institute of Peace National Peace Essay Contest for her essay on crimes against humanity. One first place and one honorable mention from each state were selected from more than 1,000 student applicants. The institute is a nonprofit… Read more »
Chargers Athletic Program Coaches at Hamilton High School transcribed and edited by Michael R. Reilly last updated07/25/2009 “Grove era ends at HHS” by John Tindall, Sussex Sun Staff Writer, December 11, 2001, pages 1, and 8. Am institution on the gridiron and in the classroom has taken his fianl snap with the end of the 2001 high school football… Read more »
Press box planned for football stadium Source: Living Sussex Sun, June 23, 2009 People attending events at the Grove Athletic Stadium at Hamilton High School next season will soon notice a new facility on its north side behind the visitors’ bleachers: a 500-square-foot press box. The Sussex Lions Club has committed $55,000 to the project and the Hamilton Athletic Booster… Read more »
Sussex sports year in review: 2010 By JR Radcliffe Posted: Living Sussex Sun, Dec. 28, 2010 The 2010 calendar year in Sussex was characterized by some fine showings on the track, with a state title and silver medal by the girls sprint relay contingent, as well as some powerful showings in the distance department. A look at some of the… Read more »
Merton News Living Lake Country Reporter, Posted: Sept. 18, 2008 LOL memorial Through the efforts of theLand O Lakes Old Timers Association and the Weber family, a new memorial in memory of Martin C. Weber Sr. and Martin C. Weber Jr. has been erected at the entrance to the hardball field at Mertons Firemens Park. The public is invited to… Read more »
Land O’ Lakes Baseball Western Division Final Standings 1997-2013 Plus 2006 Tri County Standings 2006-2013 1997 LOL West Standings W L Percentage Hartland Oilers 16 2 .889 Lannon Stonemen 16 2 .889 Menomonee Falls Lakers 12 6 .667 Oconomowoc Five Os 12 6 .667 Sussex Cardinals 8 10 .444 Monches Irish 6 11 .353 Merton Amvets 6 11… Read more »
Lannon Dewdrops, Raindrops, and PuddlesBaseball Leagues Curt Wieden: Here’s a #TBT for you. 1977 Lannon Little League Champs. Well, pretty sure it was 1977. Can’t remember what level this was, Raindrops, Dewdrops, whatever, but we were all around 12-14 at the time. I can’t remember everyone, and not sure if I’m right on everyone else, so correct me if I’m… Read more »
Do-it-all-player Lutz to be enshrined Sunday Hall of Fame inductee played many seasons with Lannon in LOL By CHRIS SCHUCK Posted:Living Sussex Sun. Nov. 3, 2009 ]]> Submitted Photo John Lutz lunges for a ball while playing baseball in 1983. Following in your father’s footsteps isn’t easy. Especially when your father is in the Old Time Ball Players Association Wisconsin… Read more »
