Legion suffers first loss in First District tourney
Austin dropped a 3-2 decision to Rochester Rockets in the First District American Legion baseball tournament at Mayo Field. The Rockets rallied for two runs in the seventh after Austin failed to score in early innings, handing Austin its first defeat in the double elimination event.
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Austin Daily Herald: Sunday results affect state tourney bids
Austin fell to the Rockets to drop to 17-7. Rochester beat New Richland 6-3 and 14-? La Crescent games featured Keith Kangas one hit and Randy Holtorf late homer. Sunday La Crescent defeated Plainview 4-0, then New Richland beat La Crescent 7-5. Austin Rochester and New Richland remain in state tourney contention.
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Travelers win Minnesota State VFW crown in 14 inning title game
Austin's 54 win season culminates as Bob Rinaldi hurls three strong outings including a no hitter in the tourney opener. The Travelers beat Bloomington 7-2 in the final after back to back shutouts, with Rinaldi striking out nine in six innings and Johnson closing out the win. Austin adds the state title to a 25-5 season and district honors.
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