GREEN BAY INDUSTRIAL DARTBALL LEAGUESeason 1939-1940

November 28, 1939The initial organizational meeting was held 8:00 P.M. at the YMCA. Members of the following teams were represented:

Shefford Hoberg Kraft Kelhbergs FairmontPresident: Adolph VandertieSecretary J. A. Lacey

December 1, 1939Another organizational meeting was held at 7:30 P.M.. Boards are ready for the league to play at the YMCA. The first night of play will be Wednesday, December 6, 1939 and drawings of 13 teams for the first week were held.

Shefford vs Wheeler Northwestern Yard vs Fairmont SelectPrange vs Fairmont Homo Northwestern Shop vs Hoberg White F???Kraft American vs Kehlbergs Kraft Velveta vs Northwestern AssemblymenHoberg Charmin vs bye

Moved by Ralph Tubbs and second by Mr.Anderson the league set aside for a trophy not less than $5.00 or more than $7.50 for the winning team of the league season.It was decided that teams finishing in the first 8 places are in a playoff. The winner of playoff shall be complimented with a dinner at the annual banquet meeting.Meeting adjourned at 9:10 P.M.

April 4, 1940The league banquet was held at the YMCA in the Mitchell Joannes Room. The chicken banquet was held for 140 players and their wives. John Scholl of the YMCA was the speaker.Adolph Glawe accepted the Championship award that was given by the president to Northwestern Assemblymen.

Season 1940-41November 23, 1940President: Adolph Vandertie Secretary: J. A. LaceyMoved and second the league will proceed the same as last year. There will be 12 teams.

March 20, 1941Banquet was held at YMCA Mitchell Joannes Room for 150 players and quests. Chicken and ham was served. Prize money and metal was given by John Scholl. Standing as follows: Fairmont Homo.....................26-7

Northwest Shop....................23-10Hoberg A..............................22-11Northwest Assembly (25).......22-11I. O. O. F..............................19-14Fairmont Select.....................18-15Reimers................................17-16Northwest Assembly (85).......14-19Kraft ..................................11-19Hoberg “B”. . .........................10-23Prange................................. 8-22Sears .................................. 2-31

Moved and second that the League have a City Tournament 1:00 PM Sunday, on March 30, 1941 at the YMCA gymnasium.

Season 1941-42September 23, 1941President Adolph Vandertie Secretary J.A. LaceyMoved and second the League will go with 14 teams and will play two (2) rounds of playThe Board of Managers of the League are:Ralph Tubbs ....................Fairmont Select Ervin Mortenson................I. O. O. FNeal Wood ....................Reimers Russell Seifert...................Drop ForgeVernon Wood....................Kraft Velveta Henry Reynard..................Fairmont HomoCy Lagers ....................Shefford Ferris Hannon...................HobergPaul Mech ....................Kraft American Adolph Glawe...................Northwest (25)Ken Davidson...................Press Gazette Archie Schilling.................Schilling DecorationRichard Vincent................Schilling #2 R.J. Johnston....................Northwest GunnersMoved and second we start play first week in October on Wednesday night.

May 6, 1942Dartball banquet and dance at Mitchell Joannes Room, 6:45 PM at YMCA. Roast chicken and dressing was served for 184 players, wives and girlfriends. Music for the dance by the Orthophonics. Tables for playing cards were also available.

Chairman: Ferris Hannon Secretary: Ken DavidsonMusic Chairman: Ervin Mortenson Card Chairman: Adolph Glawe

Standings:........ ............. Season Records Fairmont Select...........63-15 Single Norman Servais--I. O. O. F.. .........227Reimers ..............58-20 Double Howard Stromman–Reimers .........223I. O. O. F. ..............55-23 Triple Felix Daniels–I. O. O. F.................92Kraft American............53-25 Home Run J. Johnston–Northwest ?...............14Hoberg ..............50-28 Batting champ Jim Basche--Hoberg......................622Kraft Velveta ..............45-33 Big Ten Hitters for the YearFairmont Homo...........50-34 AB HITS AVEShefford ..............37-41 Dick Rondou, Press Gazette...............310....212....684Northwest (25)............34-44 Jim Basche, Hoberg............................368....229....622Schilling Decoration....31-47 Bud Charles, Hoberg..........................352....210....597Northwest Gunners.....30-48 Ralph Tubbs, Fairmont Select.............373....205....549Drop Forge 1..............21-57 Norman Servais, I. O. O. F. ................435....236....543Drop Forge 2..............13-65 Al Nussbaum, Fairmont Select............405....214....528Press Gazette.............10-68 Charles Kraft, Kraft American.............292....150....517

Roy Young, Fairmont,Select...............333....172....516Henry Reynard, Fairmont Homo.........417....212....508Stanley Okraskinski, Kraft American...383....193....504

**NOTE: Basche is listed as Batting Champ, but Rondou had a higher average. Do not know why it was recorded this way.

Season 1942-43September 1942President: Ralph Tubbs Treasurer: John SchollSecretary: Ferris HannonThe league will have eight (8) teams this year.

April, 1943Kraft Food was this year champion, the manager is Paul Mech

Season 1944-45September 13, 1944President: Nels DeNamur Treasurer: John Scholl Secretary: Henry Vanden ElzenThe League will have Seven (7) teams and will start play October 7, 1944 at the YMCA.

Verifine Local 507 Kraft Fisher BrosDrop Forge Northwest Hoberg

April 18, 1945Kraft Cheese Co. was the League Champions with the following players:

Stanley Okraskinski H. Douville Alfred Miller G. LindowO. Conrad J. Schutte S. Bowman F. DanickPaul Mech-Manager**All players on the first place team (Kraft) received a $1.00 Defense Saving Stamp.

Fairmont (Verifine) won second place with the following players:Al Nussbaum C. Warner Roy Young Adolph ZippleE. Kane A. Aldrich Ralph Tubbs-Manager**All players on the second place team (Fairmont) received a 50¢ Defense Saving Stamp

.Singles.........262....Henry Reynard Doubles........94......Adolph ZippleTriples..........168....H. Schabow Home Runs. . 5.......John SchollBatting Champ.........470. . .Stanley Okraskinski

**NOTE: What are Defense Savings Stamps?The Defense Postal Savings Stamp Albums were distributed by the U.S. Treasury, mostly through the Post Office Department. It was a way for the government to have the public help finance the war effort. War savings stamps were first issued in 1917, during World War I. In May, 1941, the America on Guard series appeared, consisting of 10, 25, 50 cents, $1 and $5 denominations. Use was encouraged as a way for the public to save money and at the same time contribute to the war effort. Adults could place them in correspondingly higher value "albums" and trade them in upon completion for $50.00, $100.00 or higher denomination War Savings Bonds.

Season 1945-46September 1945-April 1946President & Secretary: Henry Vanden Elzen Treasurer: Marvin SchmudeThere are seven (7) teams in the league:

Verifine Kraft Reimer Meat Local 507Northwest Hoberg Drop Forge

Kraft Food was the league champion with Paul Mech as manager.

Season 1946-47September 1946President & Secretary: Henry Vanden Elzen Treasurer: ?The YMCA notified the League they cannot play dartball here after this season.There are seven (7) teams in the league:

Verifine Kraft Fisher Bros. Local 507Northwest Hoberg Drop Forge

April 1947Verifine won the league championship with Henry Vanden Elzen as manager

--Agreement with the YMCA at the end of the season.-- “We the undersigned Managers of the teams which participated in the YMCA Industrial Dartball League agree to the following terms of settlement relative to the League treasury and property as of the close of the 1946-47 season.”

“The sum of $55.63 balance in the treasury to transferred to the officers of the present Green Bay Dartball League. The League property of four (4) dartball boards and all new and used darts be given to the YMCA in recognition of their interest and corporation in organizing and sponsoring the Industrial Dartball League from 1939 to 1947.”

--The following managers sign the agreement.Verifine...................Henry VandenElzen Local 507...............Joseph SchweinerKraft.......................Alfred Miller Fisher Bros.............Marvin SchmudeDrop Forge.............Oscar Zimmer Northwest...............Ted VilliesseHoberg Nels DeNamur

Season 1947-48September 15, 1947President: Henry Vanden Elzen Vice President: Nels DeNamur Sec/Tresurer: John Scholl

The League began the season playing at the Moose Club. --Minutes as agreed by Moose Club and League representatives–

There will be a $5.00 entry fee per team. On the second week of league playing the entry fee must be paid.Each man must pay 25¢ per night of league game. The Lodge is to receive 20¢ for each man

and 5¢ will be put in a separate fund for books, etc.On games other than League schedule, the Lodge will collect 25¢ per man.The Secretary will be paid $25.00 by the Lodge.There will be given one prize each night of league playing and the $1.00 will be paid by the

Lodge.The total prize money at the end of the season will be not more than $35.00 and will be paid by

the Lodge.The name of the league is Green Bay Industrial League.A banquet will be furnished by the Moose Club and the end of the season, but must not cost

more than $100.00.No drinks will be served to players from the start of the game until the games have completed

for the night with the exception of pop.The League will start the first Wednesday in October 1947.

H. R. Koladzek–Secretary G.B. Moose Lodge #801Henry Vanden Elzen–President Green Bay Industrial League

May 19, 1948There are seven (7) teams in the League.

Kraft Foods won the championship with Alfred Miller as manager.Verifine won second place with Henry VandenElzen as manager.

Season 1948-49September 13, 1948President: Charles H???gate Sec/Treasurer: Henry VandenElzenThere will be 10 teams in the League:

Kraft Foods Verifine Al’s Old Quaker State Oil Local 507Bodga Motors Peg & Bills Bar W?llge G???e NorthwestZiese Const. Moose Lodge

Spring, 1949First half won by Kraft Food and second half won by Al’s Old Quaker State Oil.Championship won by Al’s Old Quaker State Oil with Al Rentmester as manager.119 players in the league and 11 players missed no nights.Batting Champ–.528 Dick Rondou, Al”s Old Quaker OilRuns Batted in - 174 Adolph Zipple Sr.

Season 1949-50September 6, 1949President: Ernest Morgensen Sec/Treasurer: Henry VandenElzen**Note: New agreement with G.B. Moose Lodge. Changes are in bold letters.

--Minutes as agreed by Moose Club and League representatives–There will be a $5.00 entry fee per team. On the second week of league playing the entry fee must be paid.Each man must pay 25¢ per night of league game. The Lodge is to receive 20¢ for each man

and 5¢ will be put in a separate fund for books, etc.On games other than League schedule, the Moose Lodge will collect 25¢ per man.The Secretary will be paid $30.00 by the Lodge or $3.00 per team.There will be given one prize each night of league playing and the $1.00 will be paid by the

Moose Lodge.The total prize money at the end of the season will be not more than $40.00 and will be paid by

the Moose Lodge.The name of the league is Green Bay Industrial League.A banquet will be furnished by the Moose Lodge at the end of the season, but must not cost

more than $100.00.No drinks will be served to players from the start of the game until the games have completed

for the night with the exception of pop.The hall shall be empty at 7:30 PM for dartball players the night they play.A new set of darts will be furnished by the Moose Lodge after each round of play.The League will start the October 25, 1949.

R. H. Larschied–Secretary G.B. Moose Lodge #801Henry Vanden Elzen–Secretary Green Bay Industrial League

Ernest Morgensen–President Green Bay Industrial League

April 14, 1950League Championship is Al’s Old Quaker Oil. They won the first and second half of the season.Verifine won second place.128 players in league with 9 players missed no nights.

Final standingsAl’s Old Quaker Oil. ..........67-14 Northwest ....................36-45Verifine Dairy....................63-18 George Steffen Roofing.36-45Local 507.........................48-33 Ziese Constrction..........32-49Nelson..............................45-36 Moose Lodge................25-56Bogda Motors...................40-41 Doneys Builders............13-68

Batting Champ.........514. . .Henry Eisch–Verifine DairySecond Place...........496. . .Dick Rondou–Al’s Old Quaker OilRuns Driven Inn......173....Ed Lindsley–Al’s Old Quaker Oil

Season 1950-51September 7, 1950President: Ralph Tubbs...............Secretary/Treasurer: Henry Vanden Elzen

**Note: New agreement with G.B. Moose Lodge. Changes are in bold letters.--Minutes as agreed by Moose Club and League representatives–

There will be a $5.00 entry fee per team. On the third week of league playing the entry fee must be paid to League Secretary. The Moose Lodge and League will each receive half of the entry fees.

Each man must pay 25¢ per night of league game. The Lodge is to receive 15¢ for each man and 10¢ will be put in a separate fund for the League.

On games other than League schedule, the Moose Lodge will collect 25¢ per man.The Secretary will be paid by the Lodge or $3.00 per team.There will be given one prize each night of league playing and the $1.00 will be paid by the

Moose Lodge.The total prize money at the end of the season will be not more than $40.00 and will be paid by

the Moose Lodge.The name of the league is Green Bay Industrial League.A banquet will be furnished by the Green Bay Industrial League at the end of the season, but

must not cost more than $100.00.No drinks will be served to players from the start of the game until the games have completed

for the night with the exception of pop.The hall shall be empty at 7:30 PM for dartball players the night they play.A new set of darts will be furnished by the League after each round of play.The League will start the October 4, 1950.The League officers and committees will help for the tournament.

R. H. Larschied–Secretary G.B. Moose Lodge #801Henry Vanden Elzen–Secretary Green Bay Industrial League

Ralph Tubbs–President Green Bay Industrial League

April 25, 1951 First Half .......... .......... ............ Second Half Al Rentmeester Oil ....................35-7... . Verifine Dairy........................34-5Verifine Dairy ....................33-9... . Al Rentmeester Oil................30-9Kraft Lunch ....................29-13. . Kraft Lunch...........................30-9George Steffens Roofing.............22-20. . Nelson Tavern......................24-15Nelson Tavern ....................20-22. . Bogda Motors.......................17-22Gay Insurance ....................19-23. . George Steffens Roofing.......17-22Biebel Food Market ....................19-23. . Gay Insurance......................16-23Bodga Motors ....................15-27. . Biebel Food Market...............13-26Wheeler Cheese ....................14-25. . Wheeler Cheese................... 8-31Moose Lodge ....................6-36... . Moose Lodge. . ..................... 6-33

Verifine won the Championship playoff with Al Reentmeester OilBatting Champ .519. . .Gerald Kolb---Al Rentmeester OilSecond .514. . .Howard Stromman---Verifine DairyRuns Batted In 203....Adolph Zipple---Verifine Dairy

..........121 Players in the League—15 players missed 0 nights

Season 1951-52September 8, 1951President: Ernie Morgenson Sec/Treasurer: Henry Vanden ElzenVice President: Andy Steffel Umpire in Chief: Lee HalladaCommittee: Ed Lindsley, Howard Stromman, Adolph Zipple Sr.Property Man: Ray Piontek–League and A. Schmidt–Moose Lodge #801The League will have twelve (12) teams.

April 24, 1952Banquet was held at the Moose Lodge for 90 playersVerifine Dairy is the League Champion by winning both halves. The players on the Championship Verifine Dairy team are:

Henry Eisch Clem Wauters Norb Rommel Adolph Zipple Jr.Orlando Picard Norbert Gauthier Frank Ceaser Adolph Zipple Sr.Henry Vanden Elzen, manager

Final Total Standings PctVerifine Dairy.....................67-11.......859Ten-O-One .......................57-18.......760Geo Steffen Roofing..........55-20.......733Al Rentmeester Oil............54-24.......692Al Rentmeester Jr..............46-32.......590Nelson Tavern...................45-33.......577A & P Cheese....................31-47.......329Gay Insurance...................23-55.......295Reimers Meat....................21-48.......292Harrys Bar.........................22-56.......282Bogda Motors....................21.57........269Moose Lodge.....................19-59.......244

Highest Scoring Game---46 runs (Verifine Dairy 24—Al Rentmeester Oil 22)Most Runs in 3 games—103 (Verifine Dairy 54—Al Rentmeester Oil 49)

Batting Champ.........543. . .Henry Eisch - Verifine DairySecond Ave. ...........528. . .Dick Rondou - Al Rentmeester OilThird Ave. ...........507. . .Howard Stromman - Al Rentmeester OilTotal Hits ..........239....Henry Eisch - Verifine DairySingles ..........203....Henry Eisch - Verifine DairyDoubles ..........163....Howard Stromman - Al Rentmeester OilRuns Batted In........149....Adolph Zipple Sr. - Verifine Dairy

133 players in the league------22 players missed 0 nights

Green Bay Dartball LeagueSeason 1952-53

September 19, 1952President: Ralph Tubbs Sec/Treasurer: Henry Vanden ElzenVice President: Al Rentmeester Umpire in Chief: Ernie MortgensonCommittee: C.C. Riemer, Orlando Picard, Douglas SmithProperty Man: Viggo Johnson–(League) and A. Schmidt–(Moose Lodge #801)

The following rules were adopted:The League will be called Green Bay Dartball LeagueTeam trophies for First and Second PlaceIndividual trophies for Batting Champ and Runs Batted InAgreed to use Apex dartsAgreed to purchase rubber mats. The League and Moose Lodge will each pay halfNo dartball played the week of Deer Hunting, Christmas and New Year

April 1953Rentmeester Oil won the Championship playoff with Ten-O-One

First Half................. Second HalfRentmeester Oil................34-8 Ten-O-One ....................29-7Verifine Dairy....................33-9 Rentmeester Oil................28-9Ten-O-One ....................27-15 Verifine Dairy....................22-14Hacks Bar ....................20-22 Eagles ..........18-18Rentmeester Jr.................19-23 Rentmeester Jr.................16-20Eagles ....................15-27 Hacks Bar ....................13-23A & P Cheese...................13-29 A & P Cheese...................11-25Bogda Motors................... 7-35 Bogda Motors................... 7-25

Batting Champ .530 Henry Eisch–Verifine DairySecond Ave.. .528 Dick Rondou - Rentmeester OilRuns Batted In 192 Adolph Zipple Sr.–Verifine Dairy

Season 1953-54September 25, 1953President: C.C. Reimer Sec/Treasurer: Henry Vanden ElzenVice President: Cy Kolhbeck Umpire in Chief: G. LindowProperty Man: Viggo JohnsonCommittee: Ed Lindsley, Orlando Picard, Ernie Morgenson

**Note: New agreement with G.B. Labor Temmple. Changes are in bold letters.

--Minutes as agreed by Labor Temple and League representatives–There will be a $5.00 entry fee per team. On the third week of league playing the entry fee

must be paid to League Secretary. The League will each receive the total entry fees.Each man must pay 35¢ per night of league game. The League will receive the total weekly fees.The Secretary will be paid by the League $5.00 per team.There will be given one prize each night of league playing and the $1.00 will be paid by the

League.The name of the league is Green Bay Dartball League.A banquet will be furnished by the Green Bay Dartball League at the end of the season.No drinks will be served to players from the start of the game until the games have completed

for the night with the exception of pop.A new set of darts will be furnished by the League after each round of play.The Arema Room at Labor Temple on Main Street shall be empty at 7:30 PM for dartball

players the night they play. The League will use the hall on Wednesdays until May 7, 1954. The League will pay Bernie Zilles $10.00 per Wednesday night for dartball playing.

The League will start the September 30, 1953.

Bernie Zilles–Labor Temple BuildingHenry Vanden Elzen–Secretary Green Bay Industrial League

C. C. Reimer–President Green Bay Industrial League

May 14, 1954The banquet was held at Riverside Ballroom Clarence Reimer talked about the State

Tournament. The Treasurer’s reported a balance of $107.58. 98 players-8 missed no nights.The Championship Playoff was won by Al Rentmeester Oil against Verifine Dairy.

First Half................. Second HalfVerifine Dairy..............................32-10 Al Rentmeester Oil......................25-5Al Rentmeester Oil......................29-13 Verifine Dairy..............................22-8Emils Bar ..............................26-16 Charmin ..............................16-14Charmin ..............................25-17 Ten-O-One ..............................13-17Ten-O-One ..............................21-21 Emils Bar ..............................10-20Country Club ..............................13-29 Bogda Motors...............................4-26Labor Temble..............................12-30 Country Club ....................dropped outBogda Motors.............................10-32 Labor Temple....................dropped out

Batting champ..........529 Henry Eisch--Verifine DairySecond Ave.............511 Jim Rousseau–CharminRuns Batted In 166 Adolph Zipple Sr.–Verifine Dairy

Season 1954-55September 8, 1954President: C.C. Reimer Sec/Treasurer: Henry Vanden ElzenVice President: Ed Lindsley Umpire in Chief: G. KolbCommittee: Ed Gilles, Orlando Picard, Ernie MorgensonProperty Man: Bernie Vanden Elzen & Marvin Schmude

The season started September 22, 1954 with the same rules as last year.

May 7, 1955The Banquet was held at the Moose Lodge with 84 players.

First Half....... Second HalfVerifine Dairy....................36-6 Al Rentmeester Oil............31-11Charmin ....................31-11 Verifine Dairy....................29-13Al Rentmeester Oil............31-11 Ten-0-One ....................28-14Sure Way ....................25-17 Charmin ....................29-14Ten-0-One ....................16-26 Sure Way ....................27-15Emils Bar ....................13-29 Emils Bar ....................13-29Bogda Motors.....................9-33 Moose Lodge......................7-35Moose Lodge......................8-34 Bogda Motors.....................5-37The Championship Playoff between Verifine Dairy and Al Rentmeester Oil was won by Verifine Dairy. There were 90 players in the League with 12 players missing no nights.

Batting Champ .561 Henry Eisch–Verifine DairySecond Ave.. .??? Gerald Kolb–Al Rentmeester OilRuns Batted In 216 Adolph Zipple Sr.–Verifine Dairy

Season 1955-56August 13, 1955

The League agreed to have an eight (8) team league with the same rules as last year. The League will purchase new boards and darts. League play will start September 21, 1955.

It was approved to have a party on September 14, 1955.

September 9, 1955President: Cy Kolhbeck Sec/Treasurer: Henry Vanden ElzenVice President: Elie Rose Umpire in Chief: Ernest ZieseCommittee: Gene Berndt, Howard Stromman, Elton RosinProperty Man: Viggo Johnson Hall: G. Smedt (Moose Lodge)Approved to have the banquet at the Moose Lodge. If weThe League has the banquet some place else, it will cost the League $4.00 per night for hall rental.**Note: Based on the above approval to waive the hall rental for the banquet and Mr. Smedt listed with the officers, it appears the League moved back to the Moose Lodge this season.

April 25, 1956The banquet was at the Moose Hall with 70 players present.

First Half................. Second HalfAl Rentmeester Oil............33-6 Verifine Dairy....................30-6Verifine Dairy....................31-8 Al Rentmeester Oil............26-10Charmin............................25-14 Charmin ....................21-15Ten-O-One........................20-19 Allouez Shell ....................20-16Allouez Shell.....................18-21 Ten-O-One ....................12-24Bogda Motors...................11-28 Bogda Motors...................11-25Moose Lodge......................9-30 Moose Lodge......................6-30Bye .................................0-21

Verifine Dairy won the Championship in the playoff with Al Rentmeester Oil in 2 games winning 18-9 and 14-3.........Players on the championship team:Henry Vanden Elzen.......... Henry Eisch Burt Berglin Orlando PicardCy Kolhbeck......................Lee Hallada Norbert Gauthier Adolph Zipple Sr. Frank Ceasar.

.....................Batting Champ .561 Henry Eisch, Verifine Dairy

.....................Runs Batted In 216 Adolph Zipple Sr., Verifine Dairy

Season 1956-57September 12, 1956President: Cy Kolhbeck Sec/Treasurer: Henry Vanden ElzenVice President: Elie Rose Umpire in Chief: Ed LindsleyCommittee: Gene Berndt, Howard Stromman, Elton RosinProperty Man: Viggo Johnson Hall: G. Smedt (Moose Lodge)Nominating Committee: Ray Piontek, Pete Stone and Al Rentmeester.

The League will start with 6 teams with a $5.00 entry fee each and a checking balance of $93.09.

The League will have a party meeting September 19. Ernest Morgenson and Al Schmidt will be in charge of the party. League playing will start September 26 with the same rules as last year. No games will be scheduled during Deer Hunting, Christmas and New Year.

Note: Minutes state discussion was held on a 50% handicap, but nothing about how it was done or if it was done during this season or the next season.

April 23, 1957The banquet was attended by 65 players at the Moose Lodge.Smokey Gills, Governor and John Peterson, Past Governor of the Moose Lodge welcomed the players and will want them back next year. They discussed on having more players and teams involved.The League had 67 players this year with 12 players missing 0 nights.

Note: Some of the expenses for the year:Six (6) new board, 6 dozen darts, floor mats and trophies $104.90Party expenses $ 27.18Secretary/Treasurer expense $ 50.00Prize money $151.00

Nominating Committee: Elton Rosin, Ervin Anderle, Elmer Charlier.Verifine Dairy won the Championship playoff with Al Rentmeester Oil.

First Half................. Second HalfAl Rentmeester Oil......................29-10 Verifine Dairy....................22-14Verifine Dairy..............................23-16 Al Rentmeester Oil............21-15Zegis Shell ..............................22-17 Bogda Motors...................20-16Charmin ..............................17-22 Charmin ....................18-18Bogda Motors.............................14-25 Zegis Shell ....................15-21Moose Lodge..............................13-26 Moose Lodge....................12-24

..........Batting Champ .540 Henry Eisch–Verifine Dairy

..........Second Ave.. .534 Bernie VandenAvond.....................Runs Batted In 150 Adolph Zipple–Verifine Dairy

Season 1957-58September 11, 1957President: Orlando Picard Sec/Treasurer: Henry Vanden ElzenVice President: Andy Steffel Umpire in Chief: Elie RoseCommittee: Ed Lindsley, Howard Stromman, C. ReimerParty Chairman: Ernest Morgenson, Al SchmidtProperty Man: Viggo JohnsonNominating Committee: .. .Ray Piontek, Pete Stone and Al Rentmeester

Season 1958-59September 3, 1958

President Orlando Picard opened the meeting. The Treasurer reported a balance of $134.30 which was accepted. The League will have eight (8) teams. No playing the week of deer hunting, Christmas and New Year. There will be new darts the start of first and second half and prize money will be the same. Managers will fill out a player’s list at the start of the season.

The League will meet September 10 for election of officers and party. Ernest Morgenson and Al Schmidt will be in charge of the party.

September 10, 1958President: Andy Steffel Sec/Treasurer: Henry Vanden ElzenVice President:: Bernie Zilles Umpire in Chief: ???Committee: Ed Lindsley, Pete Stone, Ernest MorgensonProperty Man: Viggo Johnson Hall: G. Smedt (Moose Lodge)

League will order trophies after January 1. Moved and second by Don DeGroot and Gene Brandt to have a party in January with lunch and ½ barrel of beer.

May 5, 1958Banquet was held at the Moose Lodge for 72 dart players. Governor of Moose Lodge

welcomed the players. Sponsor Jim Henry of Charmin discussed that dartball is a game of skill.Former Moose Lodge Governor, Ernest Morgenson stated he was moving to Coon Valley and

thanked the League for their support playing at the Moose Lodge.Special guest speaker was Green Bay Packer Backfield Coach, Red Cochran. Mr. Cochran

talked about the Packers, how he enjoyed the City of Green Bay and the support they gave the Packers. He admitted that he never heard about dartball until at our banquet.

Rentmeester Oil won the Championship with Verifine Dairy finishing second placeNOTE: There was no standings in the minutes.

Batting Champ .547 Gerald KolbRuns Batted In 220 Ed Lindsley

Cash AwardsRentmeester Oil $30.00 Dog House $26.00Verifine $29.00 Eagles Club $25.00Charmin $28.00 Moose Lodge $24.00Humphrey Chevrolet $27.00 Helens Tiny Tap $23.00

Verifine has the best attendance.

Season 1959-60September 9, 1959

President Andy Steffel stated the League will have eight (8) teams. Election of Officers and Dartball party will be held 8PM on Wednesday , September 16. Al Schmidt will be in charge of the party. It was agreed to have the same rules as last year.

NOTE: List of officers was not recordedMotion and second by Clarence Reimer and Bernie Zilles that new boards and darts purchased for the second half.Moved and second by Bernie Zillies and Henry VandenElzen that we have a handicap league. Discussion on how to run the handicap league was decided as follows:If a team is one of the top four (4) teams, no handicap will be received when they play one of the last four (4) teams that has a higher run average.

NOTE: How handicap was to be calculated was not recorded.

April 14, 1960The League banquet was held at the Moose Lodge with 74 players in attendance. The

Treasurer reports an ending balance of $250.78.Treaurer’s Expense Report

Prize money ....................$213.00 Rents First Half...........................$56.00Secratery/Treasurer ..........$ 50.00 Rents Second Half. .....................$56.00Darts ....................$ 14.00 Banquet ..............................$95.00Green Bay Lettering..........$ 8.90 Bernie VanenElzen. ....................$ 5.00Championship game..........$ 6.25 Misc. ..............................$ 5.70

NOTE: There was no standings in the minutesRentmeester Oil is the League Champion by winning the season First and the Second Half.Second place is won by Verifine Dairy.Batting Champ.........514. . .Henry EischSecond Average......494. . .Gerald KolbRuns Driven In........165....C. C. ReimerA total of 91 players played this year with 12 players missing no nights.

Season 1960-61September 8, 1960

President opened the meeting with discussion about continuing the handicap for this season. Vote on the handicap will be held at next meeting.

John Rose is in charge of the party with 60 players present. Treasurer reported the balance on hand is $115.05 The League will have eight (8) teams:

Humphrey Chevorlet Verifine Dairy Helens Tiny Tap Charmin ARentmeester Oil Eagles Club Moose Lodge Charmin B

September 20, 1960President Don DeGroot and Acting Secretary Bernie VandenElzen open the meeting and vote

was held if they wanted the handicap or not. The vote was 36 NO and 21 YES.NOTE: Listing of officers are not in the minutes.

April 14, 1961First Half of season was won by Verifine and Rentmeester Oil winning the Second Half. The

playoff winner is Rentmeester Oil.

NOTE: There was no standings in the minutesBatting Champ .514 J. Bramschreiber–Leanna Sports (some team has a new sponsor)Second Average .494 Gerald KolbRuns Batted In 165 Bernie VandenElzenMost Consecutive Hits ??? Jim Christianson–Charmin B

Secretary/Treaurer reported that we had 109 players in the League and have Cash on Hand of $276.56

Season 1961-62September 4, 1961

President Cal Cartier opened the meeting. Party and election of officers will be September 11. The following rule changes as follows:

1. The League will play a full round in each half. a. Motion and second by Lloyd Christensen and Clayton Valentine.

2. The League will have a position night in each round. a. Motion and second by Don DeGroot and Bernie VandenElzen.

3. The League will give $1.00 prize money each night. a. Motion and second by Richard Biebel and Clarence Reimer.

4. Each player will pay 50¢ per night. a. Motion and second by Bernie Zilles and Orville Rassmussen.

5. The election of officers for next year will be at the banquet. a. Motion and second by Ervin Anderle and C.C. Reimer.

6. Games start at 8:15 PM and rest of rules remain. a. Motion and second by Ed Lindsley and Dick Biebel.

September 11, 1961The election of officers and party was held with 57 players attending. The League will have

new boards and darts each half.President: Cal Cartier Sec/Treasurer: Henry Vanden ElzenVice President: Pete Holl Umpire in Chief: Bernie Vanden Elzen Property Man: Viggo Johnson Committee: Jerry Delforge, Elie Rose, John Van Grinsven

April, 1962Rentmeester Oil won the Championship.

NOTE: There are no minutes about the standings or records of the 1961-62 season.Championship of Rentmeester Oil is confirmed by Howard Schroeder.

Season 1962-63September 12, 1962President: Don DeGroot Sec/Treasurer: Henry Vanden ElzenVice President: Pete Holl Umpire in Chief: Bernie Vanden Elzen Property Man: Viggo Johnson Committee: Jerry Delforge, Elie Rose, John Van Grinsven

It was agreed that present Officers will remain until election is held at the banquet for next year officers.

Will play two (2) rounds, or a total of 22 weeks with 12 teams in the League.Appleton Cities Service VFW Moose Lodge Charmin AEverard Vending Eagles Cartier Plumbing Charmin BRentmeester Oil Weber Mill Bar Leanna Sports Christianson Furniture

Will have trophies for first and second place. A large team and small trophies for each player.Each player will pay 50¢ each night.Secretary/Treasurer will receive $7.50 fee per team for his work.No darts the week of deer season, Christmas and New Years.

NOTE: Agreement with VFW and Green Bay Dartball League

The League will have use of the VFW Hall every Wednesday for the 1961-62 Season except for Christmas and New Years. The first night of play will be approximately September 1 thru May 1, 1962. There will be no rental charge for the hall. The hall must be heated to a comfortable temperature and be available from 7:45 PM until 11:00 PM.

During the year the League will have three (3) parties. For the parties the League would furnish beer and lunch to the players free of charge. If the VFW can furnish the material for the party the League may purchase directly from them. The price must be agreeable with the League

The banquet will be held at the VFW. If not, the VFW will get $5.00 per night for hall rental.The League will set up and clean up before and after play each evening. They will also sweep

the floor with material furnished be the VFW.We hereby agree to the above terms:

Veterans of Foreign Wars---------------------------Joe ThomasPresident of Green Bay Dartball League---------Don DeGroot

Secretary/Treasurer of Green Bay Dartball League------Henry Vanden Elzen

Moved and second that the League will play at the VFW on Henry Street. The League has it owns boards and darts. Each team will set up and clean up the hall in order of team number.

April 7, 1963Banquet was held at the VFW for 110 players and sponsors. Treasurer reported a balance on

hand of $305.50.Rentmeester Oil won the Championship and Cartier Plumbing won Second place.Batting Champ (tie): .569 Chum Lubka–Cartier Plumbing

.569 Burt Berglin—Rentmeester OilRuns Batted In 184 Leo Meier-----Cartier Plumbing

Season 1963-64September 11, 1963President: Bernie Zilles Sec/Treasurer: Henry Vanden ElzenVice President: Jim Christianson Umpire in Chief: Jerry DelforgeProperty Man: Orville RassmussenParty Chairman Ervin AnderleCommittee: Francis VandenZanden, Ed Lindsley, John Van Grinsven

The League will start playing September 18. The Party Chairman and Property Man will receive a fee of $10.00 each. The rules will be the same as last year. A team trophy will be awarded for First and Second place with small trophies for the players, also for Batting Champ and Runs Batted In.

Moved and Second to have a party after the first week with wieners, cheese and ½ barrel of beer.March 5, 1964

At special meeting it was approved to have a party after the Championship Game and have the trophies ordered.

Nominating Committee appointments are Orville Rassmussen, Arnold Christenson, Mark Malueg.April 8, 1964

Banquet was held at VFW Hall for 115 players with Bill Motquin saying Grace. Secretary reported the League had 125 players this year.

Election of Officers for next year was held and was agreeing that Secretary/Treasurer receive $7.50 per team. The League has cash on hand of $260.20.

The First Half won by Rentmeester Oil with 29 wins & 7 loses. The Second Half was a tie between Leanna Sports and Cartier Plumbing with 23 wins & 13 loses.

Leanna Sports won 2 games out of 3 with Cartier Plumbing for the Second Half.Rentmeester Oil are the Champions by winning 2 straight games from Leanna Sports.

Batting Champ .542 Chum Lubka–Cartier PlumbingRuns Batted In 142 Ed Lindsley

Cash Awards For StandingsRentmeester Oil $38.00 Eagles $31.50Leanna Sports $37.00 Appleton Cities Service $31.50Cartier Plumbing $36.00 Charmin $29.00Swan Club $35.00 The Stein $28.00Christianson Furniture $33.50 VFW $27.00Everard Vending $33.50

Season 1964-65September 9,1964President: Jim Christenson Sec/Treasurer: Henry Vanden ElzenVice President: Howard Strommen Umpire in Chief: Ken RentmeesterProperty Man: Orville RassmussenParty Chairman: Ervin AnderleCommittee: Ben Christensen, Ed Lindsley, Bud Vander ZandenNominating Committee: C.C. Reimer, Bernie Zilles, Rommy Doxtator

Moved and Second that the Secretary/Treasurer receive $7.50 for each team.

May 7, 1965The banquet was held at VFW. Secretary reported the League had 135 players this year, with

16 players missed 0 nights. For the 27-week schedule of the 12 teams, total attendance for year is 2,260 players.

Motion and Second by Adam Meyer and Al Rentmeester to play at the VFW next year.Final Standings

Cartier Plumbing 51-21 Appleton Cities Service 33-39Rentmeester Oil 51-21 Everard Vending 33-39W?????s 49-23 Charmin B 31-41Christianson Furniture 41-31 Leanna Sports 27-45Charmin A 40-52 Moose Lodge 25-47Eagles Club 37-35 VFW 14-58

Rentmeester Oil won the ChampionshipNOTE: There are no minutes about the standings or records of the 1964-65 season.

Championship of Rentmeester Oil is confirmed by Howard Schroeder.

Season 1965-66September 11, 1965President: Howard Strommen Sec/Treasurer: Henry Vanden ElzenVice President: Fred Dorn Umpire in Chief: Cal CartierProperty Man: Orville RassmussenParty Chairman: Ervin AnderleCommittee: Ben Christensen, Bud Vander Zanden, Burt BerglinNominating Committee: ???????????

The League will have 12 teams this year.Appleton Cities Service Cartier Plumbing CharminLou’s Country Service VFW Everard VendingGreen Bay Packaging Rentmeester Oil Eagles ClubChristianson Furniture The Stien Swan Club

Moved and Second by Andy Steffel and Berrnie Zilles, that the League have a party September 18 with wieners, cheese and ½ barrel of beer.

May 1966Secretary/Treasurer reported Cash on Hand of $209.48. Cash each team paid is based on total attendance for the season as follows: TEAM PLAYERS PAID

Charmin 237 $118.50Danforth Bar 231 $115.50Eagles Club 224 $112.00Lou’s Country Service 224 $112.00Everard’s Vending 214 $107.00Swan Club 210 $105.00VFW 210 $105.00Rentmeester Oil 203 $101.50Green Bay Packaging 201 $100.50Cartier Plumbing 195 $ 97.50Midway Bar 169 $ 84.50

NOTE: The League finished with 11 teams, not the 12 teams listed at September 11 meeting.Appleton Cities Service, Christianson Furniture, and The Stein were replaced by Danforth Bar and Midway Bar.

Cartier Plumbing won the Championship. Players on the team are:Gene Kelly, Jim Christianson, Chum Lubka, Leo Meier, Dave Shalkhauser, Don Ashley, Roger Bartz, Mel Rosin, Cal Cartier-Manager

NOTE: There are no minutes about the standings or records of the 1965-66 season.Championship of Cartier Plumbing is confirmed by the team trophy that Dave Shalkhauser has.

Season 1966-67September 7, 1966President: Fred Dorn Sec/Treasurer: Henry Vanden ElzenVice President: Orville Rassmussen Umpire in Chief: Henry EischProperty Man: Orville RassmussenParty Chairman: Ervin Anderle, Bud VandenZandenCommittee: Ben Christensen, Romman Doxtator, Burt BerglinThe League agreed to accept Macio Hearing as the 12th team for this season. The 1966-67 season will start September 21and will have three (3) parties this season.

April 26, 1967The banquet was held at the VFW and Wilfred Motquin said grace before the meal. VFW stated they would like the League back next year. Motion and second by Ed Lindsley and Eli Rose that we have better beer in the hall, they prefer Pabst.

Al Rentmeester donated a special trophy for the oldest player to Louis Peters of the Eagles Club, 79 years young.

Secretary/Treasurer reported Cash on Hand of $131.41 and this season we had total of 132 players and 14 players missed 0 nights.

Final StandingsCartier Plumbing 56-22 VFW 35-43Swan Club 54-24 Danforth Bar 34-44Rentmeester Oil 52-26 Maico Hearing 34-44Lou’s Country Service 47-31 ` Everard Vending 34-44Green Bay Packaging 37-41 Midway Bar 27-51Charmin 36-42 Eagles Club 22-56Rentmeester Oil won the First Half and Cartier Plumbing won the Second Half.Cartier Plumbing won the Championship in two (2) games by scores 24-6 & 13-10.

Batting Champ .512 David Shalkhauser—Cartier PlumbingRuns Batted In 268 Leo Meier—Cartier PlumbingMost Improved Ave ??? Ron Schaut—VFWRookie of the Year ?????????----Midway Bar

Season 1967-68September 6, 1967President: Orville Rassmussen Sec/Treasurer: Henry Vanden ElzenVice President: Don Pohls Umpire in Chief: Larry RaleighProperty Man: Orville Rassmussen, Wilfred MotquinParty Chairman: Ervin Anderle, Bud VandenZandenCommittee: Clayton Valentine, Roman Doxtator, Burt BerglinNomination Committee: Cal Cartier, Howard Stromman, Roy Evans

The League will have same 12 teams this season, except Midway Bar will change to Bergman Construction. Season will start September 20 and will have 3 parties with the first party Sept. 13.

Rules for the 67-68 Season will be the same except for the following change:Each team must have seven (7) players playing or have an automatic out.

April 24, 1968The banquet was held at VFW for the players. Included were the following special quests.

Joe Thomas and his wife who work the beer stand in the hall during the season, plus Quiron Bieley and Earl Peterson from Denmark, who will have a team next year.

Al Rentmeester donated two (2) special trophies. To the oldest player, Ben Christensen, 75 years young and to Chum Lubka who is retiring and leaving town.

Secretary reported that 24 players missed 0 nights. Krause’s Bar had the best total season attendance, with 246 players. Cash on Hand of $103.06

Total Season Paid AttendanceKrause’s Bar $123.00 Rentmeester Oil $115.50 G. B. Packaging $101.50Swan Club $118.50 Bergman Const. $108.00 VFW $100.50Eagles Club $118.00 Cartier Plumbing $107.00 Macio Hearing $ 99.50Everard Vending $116.00 Charmin $103.50 Danforth Bar $ 55.50

Cartier Plumbing won the First Half with 33-6 record and Rentmeester Oil won the Second Half with 31-8 record. Swan Club won the Third Place Trophy.

Cartier Plumbing won the Championship by winning two (2) games from Rentmeester Oil by 8-7 & 18-17.

Individual trophies to Cartier Plumbing given by Manager, Gene Kelly and to Rentmeester Oil by Manager, Bernie VandenAvond. Special trophies were given to Ervin Anderle and Bud VandenZanden for their work as Party Chairman.

Batting Champ: .??? Chum Lubka - Cartier PlumbingRuns Batted In 283 Dave Shalkhauser - Cartier PlumbingMost Imploved Ave +86 pts (.476) Mark Malueg - Everard VendingRookie of the Year .344 Don Herlache - ?????

Season 1968-69September 4, 1968President: Don Pohls Sec/Treasurer: Henry Vanden ElzenVice President: Cal Cartier Umpire in Chief: Bill DanforthProperty Man: Orville Rassmussen, Wilfred MotquinParty Chairman: Ervin Anderle, Bud VandenZandenCommittee: Clayton Valentine, Roman Doxtator, Howard StrommanNomination Committee: Gene Kelley, Lee Hallada, Adam Meyer

The League will start play September 18. It was agreed to have three (3) parties a year. First party after the second week, second party before Christmas and third party at the end of season. Parties to start after all games are through. One change to the rules is as follows:

Any team that is in the first four (4) places cannot take a player from the lower teams unless the player sits out one season.

With the addition of C???y Bar the League will have in each half a thirteen (13) team schedule with a bye. The weekly fee for each player will remain at 50¢ and sponsor fee is $5.00.

April 30, 1969Banquet for 116 players were held at VFW. This year we had 166 players and 29 players

missed 0 nights. All teams will be back for next season except C???y Bar.Treasurer reported Cash on Hand of $108.58 after expenses.

NOTE: some of the expenses are listed below:Team prize money $338.00 17 doz. darts $ 41.65Weekly prize money $ 47.00 6 dart boards $ 39.00Banquet $232.99 3 parties $209.63Trophies $165.10

Total Standing For the SeasonCartier Plumbing 50-22 Krause’s Bar 33-39Rentmeester Oil 47-25 VFW 30-42Charmin 44-28 Macio Hearing 29-43Bergman Construction 43-29 Schuyler Bar 28-44Everard Vending 41-31 Eagles Club 18-54Swan Club 39-33 C????y Bar ?-?Susters 35-37

Cartier Plumbing is the Champion by winning both halves of the season. Cartier Plumbing also won the All-Star game 11-4 & 7-6

Batting Champ: .515 Dave Shallkhauser - Cartier PlumbingRuns Batted In: 159 Dave Shalkhauser - Cartier PlumbingMost Improved Ave +188 pts (.464) George Motquin - VFWRookie of the Year .388 Al LeCapitain – VFW

Season 1969-70September 3, 1969President: Cal Cartier Sec/Treasurer: Henry Vanden ElzenVice President: Lenny Meyer Umpire in Chief: Leo MeierProperty Man: Orville Rassmussen, Wilfred MotquinParty Chairman: Ervin Anderle, Bud VandenZandenCommittee: Bill Danforth, Roman Doxtator, Howard StrommanNomination Committee: Bernie Zilles, Lee Hallada, Carl Sch????

Moved and Second that the League approve entry of Knights of Columbus (K. C.) team managed by Norris Tillmann. It was agreed to start play at 7:30 the nights we have a party. The League will play with 13 teams this season or 14 teams if VFW gets another team by next week.

The by-laws were read and accepted with the following changes.1. A team cannot start a new player without a one (1) week notice.2. Forfeit of games is called when the other team (A) does not have enough players. A team

(B) can get credit for 3 games if they have seven (7) players and pay the weekly fee for each player.

March 4, 1970Special meeting was held to discuss the party scheduled for April 1. Play would not be able to

start early at 7:30 because of another meeting in the hall. It was agreed to have the party on March 18 and start play at 7:30.

April 28, 1970The banquet was held at VFW for 120 players and quests, Jerry Schmoll and Bob Stillwell

It was approved to accept Quality Vending’s team next year.This year had 164 players and 22 players missed 0 nights.

Total Standing For the SeasonCartier Plumbing 58-14 Krause’s Bar 32-40Swan Club 53-19 Susters 31-41Rentmeester Oil 51-21 VFW 30-42Bergman Construction 44-28 Schuyler Bar 28-44Smith Bros Sheet Metal 38-34 Eagles Club ??-??Macio Hearing 36-36 Knights of Columbus ??-??Charmin 34-28

Cartier Plumbing is the Champion by winning both halves of the season.Batting Champ .618 Gene Kelly - Cartier PlumbingRuns Batted In 177 Leo Meier - Cartier PlumbingMost Improved Ave +129pts (.468) Bernie VandenElzenRookie of the Year .353 Norris Tillmann - K.C.