Chateau Speedway improving with fans and work by owners
Racing at the Chateau Speedway in Austin shows growing appeal as H & S Speedways Inc. improves facilities including restrooms and bleachers. Attendance reaches 15,635 over 11 cards with only one rainout. notable for few local late model drivers but sustained excitement.
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Blues attack powers South Border playoff showdown
The Austin Blues host Rochester at Marcusen Park in a 7 30 p m South Border League playoff. The Blues show a 10 run by six game stretch and a .312 team batting average with 10 players above .300. Knutson leads with .395 and 30 hits 6 home runs. Waller adds .386 with 32 hits. Starting duo Sween and Schammel anchor a strong pitching staff as Austin eyes a 23 2 season and a seven game win streak against Rochester. The series shifts to Rochester Thursday Mayo Field with a possible deciding game at Marcusen Park next Sunday.
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Allen Aims for Triple Crown Hitting Power Push
Chicago White Sox first baseman Dick Allen leads the American League with a surge in home runs RBIs and batting average, drawing comments from manager Chuck Tanner comparing him to a racing triple crown. The effort comes as Allen powers the Sox to a decisive 8 1 loss in Minnesota.
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Allen blasts two inside-the-park homers as White Sox rout
White Sox star Allen pounded five RBIs and two inside-the-park homers in an 8 1 victory over the Twins. Tanner praised Allen as the best in the majors while noting the Dodgers acquired slugger has top power and speed. Allen's early season run includes 27 homers 77 RBIs and a .310 average, placing him among league leaders.
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Moose stay unbeaten with 6 0 win in Over 30 softball
The Moose remain undefeated in the Over 30 League with a 6 to 1 victory over Sterling Liquor on Monday to move to 6 0 in league play Don Burgess hit a three run homer and Pat Carroll earned the win On the Open League side the Eagles crushed Austin Floral 12 to 3 as Jerry Shatek had three hits including a homer and a double Jim Dybevik added a double and a triple Dick Johnson homered and Gary Hendrickson got the win as the Eagles rolled.
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Jim Dybevik
Dick Johnson
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Baseball Standings and Schedule Highlights From Le BAL Segment
The standings show Cleveland 3-1, New York 5-2, Baltimore 2-1, Minnesota 1-? with multiple matchups listed. East and West divisions feature Pittsburgh, New York, Chicago, St Louis, Montreal, Philadelphia, Cincinnati, Houston, Los Angeles, Atlanta, San Francisco, and San Diego with recent results and upcoming games including doubleheaders and key pitcher records like Stottlemyre 10-11 and Perry 17-8.
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Yankees hold half game lead in UCT standings
The Yankees beat the Rebels 20 2 at UCT Park to move to 7 2, one win ahead of the Pirates and Ellis Tigers. Joe Kroc threw a one hitter, Morgan led with three hits, and the game ended after five innings. Pirates then swept the Tigers Panthers and Rebels in makeup games to stretch their winning streak to five.
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Twins Kaat urges FCA athletes to show kindness
Minnesota Twins pitcher Jim Kaat addressed more than 600 athletes at a FCA conference at St. Olaf College in Northfield urging them to treat peers as lifelong friends. He, out with a wrist injury, called the conference God’s answer to prayer and celebrated its local arrival.
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Season over for Twins Kaat
Minnesota Twins pitcher Jim Kaat, out since July with a wrist injury, will need at least another month to heal and has decided to end his season. He was 10-2 before fracturing a bone sliding into second at Chicago, with a new cast ordered and a lengthy recovery ahead.
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Eagles Lead Club League After 9-1 Record In Austin
The Eagles sit 9-1 with coaches George Faas and Roy Keller, while KC's stand 10-2 under Henry Deblon and Dick Noterman. KC's beat Elks 10-6 as Randy Lundberg earned the win with three hits including a two run homer. Bob Hakes earned a save with bases loaded and two strikeouts. Local-9 and Moose split doubleheaders with Elks and American Legion, while Local 9 and Moose pitchers earned wins. Standings show Eagles 9-1 and KC's 10-2 atop the league. 11 results pending.
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Ace for Selmecki on Ramsey's No 12
Mike Selmecki aced the No 12 hole at Ramsey using a pitching wedge on the 100 yard par three. He finished 18 holes at 71 even par. His playing partners were Phil Selmecki and Pat Nelson.
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Seltz Captures ACC Championship at Austin Country Club
Austin High School coach Dick Seltz won the Austin Country Club Mens Club Championship in match play, defeating Bill Sage two and one in the final. He previously beat Bill Erickson one up over 19 holes and others en route to the title, the second in three years. Trophies will be presented at the club fall banquet.
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Legion Faces District Meet Bid at Plainview Park
Austin Post 91 American Legion baseball team must win three games to claim the First District title and earn a State Tournament berth. They face defending champion Winona Le Jets at Fairview Park Plainview at 6 p.m. Wednesday after an opening setback.
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Heegard captures VFW golf crown at Ramsey Course
Buck Heegard, a Ramsey member, won the First District VFW Golf Tournament with a one under 70. He edged Spike Barnett of Austin by two strokes, with Dick Corkill and Joe Vacura tied for third in the championship flight. 73 entries marked the largest field. trophies went to top three in each flight. The State VFW Tourney is set for Aug 12-13 at Green Lea Golf Course, Albert Lea.
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