Vikings Trim 45 Players After Intrasquad Victory
Minnesota Vikings coach Norm Van Brocklin cut 15 players after Saturdays intra-squad game a 34 17 Purple win before 9 100 fans at Mankato State College stadium. Publicized cuts included tight end Bob Meers and several rookies plus eight free agents, leaving 56 in camp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mankato
Bob Meers
Massachusetts
Vikings
Beind
Hal Bedsole
Jim Phillips
Rich Kotite
Wagner College
Frank McClendon
Alabama
Dale Greco
Illinois
Hal Kuck
Westmar
Iowa
Scott Miller
Oregon State
Bryan Draper
Tennessee Tech
Sheldon Moomaw
Tulsa
Eddie Cotton
Michigan State
Mitch Terrell
Delta
Miss
City Softball Standings in Twin Cities
Minnesota Twins catcher Earl Battey is struck in the back by a pitch from Orioles pitcher Eddie Watt in the fifth inning of an American League game in Minneapolis. Battey falls, plays halted as trainers attend. Orioles maintain lead as contest proceeds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnesota Twins
Earl Battey
Baltimore Orioles
Eddie Watt
Twin Cities
Pros from Abroad Demonstrate Golf Skills in Des Moines
Des Moines hosted 1500 spectators as Gary Player shot 64 to tie the Des Moines Golf and Country Club course record and Bruce Devlin finished one behind in an exhibition benefiting the Polk County Heart Association. Local amateurs Ralph Campiano and Rod Bliss Jr. struggled with par 72 and 75 scores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Gary Player
Australia
Bruce Devlin
Fa of
Polk County Heart Association
Iowa
Ralph Campiano
Rod Bliss
Eagles Offense Still Strong but Defense Needs Work
Eagles coach Joe Kuharich aims to fix a leaky defense after a 5-9 season as he adds defensive ends Randy Beisler and Gary Pettigrew. Offense led by Norm Snead and Timmy Brown showed scoring punch, while adjustments include trades and lineup reshaping for improved pressure and linebacker play.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Hand
Hershey
Timmy Brown
Mr. Big
Philadelphia Eagles
Eagles
Cleveland
Joe Kuharich
Randy Beisler
Indiana
Gary Pettigrew
Stanford
Beisler
Chicago
Kuharich
Maxie Baughan
Los Angeles
Mike Morgan
Baughan
Irv Cross
Rams
Claude Crabb
NFL
Norm Snead
King Hill
Jack Concannon
Pete Retzlaff
Rhythm of the Butterfly Stroke Guide Explains Technique
The article describes the butterfly stroke’s mechanics including timing of arm pull and two kicks per cycle, breathing coordination, and body position. It emphasizes conditioning and refinement improving performance and notes the stroke’s visual appeal and rhythm.
Midgets win 1st District title in Rochester baseball
Austin VFW Midgets coached by Paul Sanders defend the 1st District title with a 6-2 victory over Rochester VFW at Mayo Field. The win advances them to the State Tourney in Keewatin August 12 to 14, completing a weekend run of three straight wins and a 14-5 season record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rochester, Minn
Austin Vfw
Paul Sanders
Rochester Vfw
Mayo Field
Keewatin
Sanders
Austin
Albert Lea
Winona
Waseca
Northfield
Faribault
Rochester
Red Wing
Tim Ball
Rick Knutson
Ed Sack
Kip Sanders
Craig Folven
Tom Wagner
Wagner
McDonald
Nick Lindgram
Scott Peterson
Ball
Sack
Folven
Standings and results from the national league near Los Angeles
National standings show San Francisco and Philadelphia leading in early totals with Pittsburgh and Cincinnati close behind. Sunday's results include Philadelphia strong wins while New York, Chicago and St. Louis split series with several teams. Upcoming games feature Houston at Philadelphia and Los Angeles at Pittsburgh with several matchups noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
Pittsburgh
San Francisco
Philadelphia
Cincinnati
Houston
Ncscee
Atlanta Oes
Mee Fae
Chicago
New York
St. Louis
Atlanta
Minnesota
York Newsccience
ABI
Kansas City
Pashingtonn
Boston
Baltimore
Washington
Detroit
California
Cleveland
Defending Champ Dodgers Regain Top Spot by Narrow Margin
Dodgers move to first place by one percentage point after a 6 4 win over St Louis as Dick Stuart chips in with three hits and three RBIs. Cepeda gains batting lead with three hits for the Cardinals. Pirates lose in 10 innings to Philadelphia. Giants beat Atlanta as McCovey homers to seal win. Houston shuts out Cincinnati. Mets edge Chicago 2 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dodgers
Murray Chass
Associated Press
Dick Stuart
Bill White
Philadelphia
St. Louis
Orlando Cepeda
San Francisco
White
Stuart
Phillies
Los Angeles Dodgers
Pittsburgh
Pirates
Atlanta
New York Mets
Dodger
Cepeda
Cardinals
Hal Lanier
Giants
Willie McCovey
Houston
Dave Giusti
Cincinnati
Rusty Staub
Astros
Reds
Tommy Helms
Leo Cardenas
Packers Outcome Remains a Mystery
The Austin Packers of the Southern Minnesota League lack players and a scorekeeper leaving Sunday night results from Winona unknown. They are out of the title race but could finish second. no score available despite calls to Winona.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin Packers
Winona
Packers
Packer
Giants place NFL veteran John LaVetere on IR
Fairfield Connecticut report states defensive tackle John LaVetere, who spent the past eight seasons in the NFL, was placed on injured reserve by the New York Giants on Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairfield
Conn
John LaVetere
New York Giants
First Draft Choice Leron Lee Signs with Cardinals
Sacramento report states Leron Lee selected first by St. Louis in last month's free agent draft has signed with the National League team for a bonus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sacramento
Calif
Leron Lee
St. Louis Cardinals
Boswell blanked Orioles as Twins stumble in pennant chase
Dave Boswell silenced Baltimore with a one hitter in a 7-0 Twins win but the Orioles roared back Sunday 4-0 to swing momentum. Eddie Watt and Eddie Fisher shut down Minnesota as Baltimore clings to a likely AL pennant while Twins manager Mele worries about the league’s image. The series opens a four game set with Boston in Minneapolis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minneapolis - ST. Paul
Dave Boswell
Minnesota Twins
Baltimore
Orioles
Twin Cities
Boswell
Birds
Eddie Watt
Eddie Fisher
Twins
Sam Mele
Hank Bauer
Mele
Russ Snyder
Boston
Metropolitan Stadium
Stock car night at Chateau Speedway features big crowd and wins
Large turnout at Chateau Speedway Lan sing highlights the night with Al Greenman and Gerhard Wollenberg from Austin taking Modified Heats. Dave Noble Blooming Prairie wins Semi-Modified Heat, Rex Garr Albert Lea second. Ron Kester Austin wins 15-lap Feature, Don McAllister second. Bud Lomholt wins Sportsman Heat, Quaintance and Fielder finish photo finish in Semi. Don Lowe Rose Creek wins 15-lap Sportsman Feature, PeeWee Trustin second. Larry Lowe wins Street Stock Heat, Tom Fitzgerald wins Street Stock Feature. Mary Lowe wins midseason Powderpuff Derby with Margie Braaten second after Dino Donhowe wig incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chateau Speedway
Lansing
al Greenman
Gerhard Wollenberg
Austin
Dave Noble
Blooming Prairie
Rex Garr
Albert Lea
Ron Kester
Don McAllister
Bud Lomholt
Gary Quaintance
Joe Fielder
Don Lowe
Rose Creek
PeeWee Trustin
Tom Fitzgerald
Larry Lowe
Mary Lowe
Margie Braaten
Dino Donhowe
City Tennis Meet Closes With Finals Sunday
The Austin City Tennis Tour concludes Sunday at Athletic Field Courts. In junior boys doubles Steve Dennis and Greg Knutson win 6-1 6-1 over Mike Kuseske and Dan Kane. Peyton edges Albert for the men’s singles title after semis and final wins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin City
Athletic Field
Steve Dennis
Greg Knutson
Mike Kuseske
Dan Kane
Kuseske
Anne Davison
Tom Roberts
Karyn Miinar
Dave Kane
Marg Koenig
Gary Anfonson
Virginia Dugan
Jim Schutter
Vicki Aanstad
Mark Wilson
Dee Dee Dugan
Paula Ferguson
Mark Marquardt
Karen Hegeland
Koenig
Kuselke
Davison
Ferguson
Schutter
Ranstad
Fred Albert
Warren Kane
Keith Paulson
Jim Peyton
Terry Strong
Albert
Paulson
Peyton
Denny le Barron
Women Bowlers to Meet at Legion Clubrooms
Newly elected secretary Mrs Wes Matter announced that the Austin Women's Bowling Association will hold a meeting at the American Legion Clubrooms on Thursday August 11 at 7 30 p m All members are urged to attend and arrive on time Details of the meeting were not announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin Women’s Bowling Assn
Wes Matter
Women's Bowling Assn
American Legion
Also Mentioned on This Page
Van
Hankinson
Detroit Lions
New Orleans
Viking
John Hankinson
Purple
van Brocklin
Jim Ganoung
Whitewater
Wis
State
Fran Tarkenton
Paul Flatley
Bob Hall
Grady Alderman
Fred Cox
Ron VanderKelen
Tom Hall
Bill Brown
Pet
Robby's
Tna
Lefty's
Marigold
Austin Wa
Moose Edge Ae
Star Amusement Ee
Weyerhaeuser
Hiewatha Bar A Ee
Pet Filter Queen
Vince
Jaycees Eeenee
Tommy's Exon Club
Ymca Church League
St. Olaf
Our Saviors
St. Edwards
Grace Lutheran
St Augustine
Church of Christ
Queen of Angels
First Methodist
Battey
Ray Poage
Ron Goodwin
Snead
Brown
Earl Gros
Willie Brown
Ben Hawkins
Arizona State
Bob Brown
Lane Howell
Ray Rissmiller
Jim Skaggs
Ed Blaine
Jim Ringo
Sam Baker
Sparks
Christian B
VFW Midgets
Austin Park and Recreation
Jim Haben
Austin Amateur Softball Assn
Shaw Gym
Roi
Rbi
McDa
Ogis
Peterson
Sf Opetersen
Rf Ball
1Duenne
Ss Wagner
Lindgren
Stack
Lahen
Hr— Wagner
Bob Shaw
Chuck Hiller
Mets
Ed Kranepool
Cleon Jones
Mere
Lew Ferguson
Brooks Robinson
Bauer
Fisher
Jim Kaat
Kaat
Worthington
Harmon Killebrew
Aparicio
Ss Powell
Ojhall
If Frobinsn
Ooliva
Brbn‘sn
Okill
Brw
Bowens
Rf Omincher
Djhn
P Rollins
Cimino
Tovar
Versalles
Blair S-Powell
Fisher Koot
Watt ‘Battey
Gilomer
Men’s & Boys
Haggar
Perme Press
Dacron
Stylemor
Crickateer Kuppenheimer
Catalina
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!