Oldtimers Move to First Base to Extend Careers
Baseball veterans Harmon Killebrew Al Kaline and Hank Aaron shift from outfield to first base to prolong careers citing good glove and hitting. Vikings plan playful intrasquad game with Grant and McGrane seeking added attraction. NFL top rookie Ron Yary leads poll with Rams Packers expected to win title. AFL picks Jets as champ. Bits and pieces include Dave Lobb pitching in Florida State League and oddities from California and YMCA leagues.
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St. Paul Pioneer Press
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West Palm Beach Braves
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Lew Alcindor
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Chicago Stadium
California
Modesto
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Bill Riggle
Our Saviors
Ymca Church League
Mankato All-Stars
Merritt to face leader Tigers in series opener
Jim Merritt, 6-2, will start for the Minnesota Twins against Detroit, the AL pace-setter, in the first of a three game series at Metropolitan Stadium. Mickey Lolich, 7-7, will counter for Detroit as the Twins sit seven games back, 15 behind the Tigers.
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Bob Allison
Chicago White Sox
Jim Perry
White Sox
Luis Aparicio
Leon Wagner
Walt Williams
Perry
Pirates clinch UCT title with 14 3 win over Twins
The Pirates defeated the Twins 14 to 3 at UCT Field to seal the United Commercial Travelers Baseball League crown. Scott Johnson pitched a two hitter with 11 Pirates hits and seven runs in the second inning. Brad Stowell took the loss as the Twins finish 1-7. The piece notes the Twins won last year and mentions a Hawks vs Golden Eagles game on Monday at 6:30 p.m.
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Forward Pass Set to Resume Bid on Saturday Fight for 1968 3 Year Old Title
Racing tonight notes Forward Pass plans to resume action on Saturday as he pursues the 1968 3 year old championship. The plan centers on his retirement on his side and a continued bid toward the title.
Turf Club Wins Rebel League Title to Lead State Tourney Bid
The Turf Club tops the Austin Rebels League with a 14 0 record and advances to the state slow pitch softball tourney in Anoka meeting Coon Rapids No 2 at 10 30 a m Saturday. Rebel runner up Cavern (14 7) faces Faribault at 10 30 p m with 26 teams in the state event and the final at 7 30 p m Sunday.
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Austin Legion Opens Bid for 2nd District Crown
Austin's American Legion baseball team seeks a second straight District One title from Plainview. Pitchers Dan Bjerke or Nick Lindgren start at 6 p.m. as Austin meets Albert Leaf or Caledonia, with a first round bye and a three-game win streak.
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Senators Ron Hansen Delivers Grand Slam Spark in 93 Win
Ron Hansen hit a grand slam with three men on base as the Senators routed the Tigers 93. Hansen, 30, had previously made major league history with an unassisted triple play. Epstein and Bern ie Allen also homered, Joe Coleman earned the win as Detroit’s streak ended. Baltimore, New York, and Minnesota won as AL standings shift.
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Pat Dobson
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Eagles Black Wins Mens City Softball Title
Eagles Black clinched the Mens Open Slow Pitch title by beating VFW 12-1 to reach 14-1 in league play with one game left, lifting season to 26-6. Arm strong Trucking beat Carr Plumbing 7-0, Eagles Red won 15-11, Moose blanked Robby's 7-0.
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Packers All Stars to Meet Tonight at Soldier Field
A lineup of ex-collegians seeking pro work faces the Green Bay Packers in the 35th All-Star Game at Soldier Field. The 9:30 p.m. EDT kickoff draws about 60,000 spectators and will be telecast nationally on ABC.
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Point Race Tightens in Chateau Speedway Modified Division
At Chateau Speedway Lansing Austin drivers Thomas and Wollenburg battled in the modified stock car standings. Thomas surged over Wollenburg but the latter still leads as Blooming Prairie and Albert Lea entrants rise, with Wurst Campbell Garr among contenders. 25 modified cars expected Saturday as Memorial Day winners seek gains.
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Grand Meadow Legion Faces Dist One Tourney Opener
Grand Meadow American Legion baseball team meets Albert Lea in the first round of the Dist One meet at Plainview Municipal Field at 1 p.m. Saturday. Coached by Paul Sween, Grand Meadow brings a 9-1 record, with hard throwing options Greg Sween or Rol Lange on the mound. If they win, they face Plainview at 4:30 p.m. Saturday. if they lose, they play at 3:30 p.m. against Albert Lea-A or Caledonia.
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Standings and results in the American and National Leagues
The American League shows Baltimore leading with 65 wins while New York and Minnesota trail. Thursday results include Minnesota 4 Chicago 1 and Baltimore 5 Cleveland 1. In the National League St Louis leads 71 36 with Cincinnati and Chicago close, while Houston lost to Chicago 4-1.
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One Mens One Womens City to Host 2 Softball Tourneys
Austin hosts two slow pitch tournaments this weekend. The first annual Mouldy Fig for men 30 plus plays at Northwest Park ASJC and Galloway Pit with double elimination. the finale for women in a separate bracket runs 11:15 a.m. at Northwest diamonds and Gallo Way Pit with a 1:15 p.m. Sunday final.
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Midgets Aim Third Straight Win in Faribault Tourney
Austin VFW Midgets improve to 2-0 in the tournament and seek a 3rd win against Rochester VFW (9-6) in semifinal action at Bell Field Faribault at 1 p.m. Winona meets Owatonna at 11 a.m. The two semifinal winners play Saturday night for a State tournament berth. Cummins may start on the mound for Austin.
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Austin Blues Topple Royals for 6-3 Record
The Austin Blues beat the Rochester Royals 3-1 at Marcu sen Park as lefty Brian Ojanpa improved to 2-0 with a three hitter. The win snapped a recent skid for Austin and pushed their season mark to 6-3. The Blues scored three in the first inning, aided by a hit batsman and a misplay, with Gary Qued doubling home a run after Riles stole second. Rochester scored once in the ninth.
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Marichal Becomes NL's First 20-Game Winner in 2-0 Victory
Juan Marichal pitched a three-hitter to lift the San Francisco Giants past the Los Angeles Dodgers 2-0 as he became the National League's first 20-game winner. The Dominican Dandy also logged his 16th straight complete game, besting Don Drysdale and extending a head-to-head edge. In other NL action, Atlanta beat New York 4-2, Chicago defeated Houston 4-1, St. Louis edged Philadelphia 2-1, and Pittsburgh crushed Cincinnati 6-1.
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Oilers Triumph Over Redskins In Dome Opener
Houston Oilers beat Washington Redskins 9 to 3 in an exhibition at the Astrodome. Pete Beathard connected with rookie Mack Haik for a nine yard touchdown as Houston drew first blood after last season’s Rice Stadium games.
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