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Newspaper
Austin Daily Herald
Location
Austin, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1968
Page
8
Vikings intrasquad at Mankato State College showcased a new defense scoring system awarding points for holding downs fumbles and interceptions plus a field goal, producing an upset close finish. Quarterbacks Cuozzo Berry Kapp and Lee battled for role in Grant’s plans while 9,000 fans attended.
A two week camp in Fergus Falls organized by Dennis Anderson and assistants drew 196 junior high players from Minnesota and North Dakota. Guest speakers included George Hanson Phil Jackson and Duane Baglien. Organizers hope the Fergus Falls model becomes a statewide trend.
Eddie Langert of Minnesota Valley nearly lost a nine stroke lead over the final seven holes but held on to win the Minnesota Open by two strokes. He posted a 54-hole total of 220, earning $600, with Don Waryan John Cook and Dayton Olson in pursuit and Cook the 1960 State Open winner. Dr. Phil Olson led early and finished with 223 as low amateur.
Yanks improve to 6-3 after a 21-4 victory over Golden Eagles paced by Johnny Stratton who threw a four hitter and chipped in two hits. Dunlap Wag ner and Gilbert added multi hit games as Mark Osteadgaard took the loss. A 12 run third inning sealed the win as the Eagles drop to 3-4.
Baltimore pitchers Pete Richert and Boog Powell powered a 5-3 victory over the New York Yankees to pull within 5 1/2 games of Detroit. Powell hit a 10th inning homer after Richert steadied himself following a 15 day Army layoff. Boston beat Chicago 2-1 in 10 innings.
Roger Maris says he will retire after this season with the St. Louis Cardinals. He recalls two enjoyable years in St. Louis and explains injuries, fan reaction, and his trade from the Yankees influenced his decision. He remains a former MVP and noted for 61 homers in 1961.
Austin faces Albert Lea in a crucial Dist. One tournament game at Plainview Fairview Park. If Austin loses, its season ends. winner advances to face Plainview, with ace Dan Bjerke set to start for Austin against Don Erickson or Larry Brandt for Albert Lea.
Pairings for the State VFW baseball tournament in Fairmont have been announced. Host Fairmont meets Worthington in the first round Thursday at 6 p.m. Four games Friday and two on Saturday lead to a Sunday 3 p.m. championship. New Ulm won last year.
Greeley Colorado George Sage resigns as head basketball coach at Colorado State College following a successful run that included four Rocky Mountain Conference titles. Sage will remain in the physical education department.
City softball nears end with key matchups. St. Edwards secures 2nd half crown while Grace Lutheran and St. Edwards vie for the season title. Open Slow Pitch sees Lefty’s Bar 82 over Moose and Eagles Red 5 1 Armstrong Trucking 5 2. Over 30 League has Hiawatha Bar 8 Moose 2 Eagles 8 American Legion 0 Armstrong Trucking 8 5 City Employees 5 8 exhibition.
A sequence of notable sports pairings across major cities includes Chicago versus Atlanta New York versus Houston Philadelphia versus San Francisco Cincinnati versus St. Louis Pittsburgh versus Los Angeles and Philadelphia versus San Francisco indicating a busy schedule of cross city games.
The Minnesota Vikings cut two players and added free agent Steve Smith from Michigan. Breitenstein will go on the reserve list after leaving the squad. Al Coleman and Howie Small were released from the roster.
Buffalo Bills win 13-9 over the Detroit Lions in the fourth exhibition game of the season. Rookie backs Gary McDermott and Ben Gregory contributed to the victory as the Bills capitalized on key plays to defeat their NFL opponent at night.
St Cloud beat Mankato 10-4 and Sioux Falls defeated Huron 14-8 to stay tied atop the Northern League standings. Aberdeen and Duluth Superior split a doubleheader with Winston Presley four hitting for the Pheasants in the first game and Pete Lentine pitching a four hitter in the nightcap.
In the Granite City AAU Classic, Terry Reding of the Austin AAU Swim Club edged Al Thorson for top point honors with 26 points to 23. Reding won the 13-14 110 meter breaststroke and helped Austin place in several relays while Jim Fisher added a senior 110 breaststroke victory. Next up is the state meet in the Twin Cities.
Bob Lee, a 17th round pick from the University of Pacific, streams swagger and a strong arm into Vikings training camp. The 23 year old passer says he came to prove his draft status wrong while competing for a roster spot behind Gary Cuozzo and Joe Kapp.
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