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Newspaper
Austin Daily Herald
Location
Austin, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1968
Page
14
A Minnesota wildlife specialist warns that hundreds of small ponds and marshes around Twin Cities are vital for waterfowl. Many have been drained for development while others remain, and planners should preserve them to boost wildlife value and local beauty.
The Northern League announces rosters for the August 10 All-Star game in Sioux Falls. Minnesota stars from St. Cloud Duluth Superior and Mankato join South Dakota selections from Huron Sioux Falls and Aberdeen.
Akron Ohio AP strong boy Jack Nicklaus is favored to win his second straight tournament in the $125000 American Golf Classic at Bedford Firestone Country Club. He just ended a drought with a Western Open victory and faces a rugged 7180 yard par 70 layout and a strong field led by Arnold Palmer the defending champion and two time winner.
Eagles beat the VFW 8-2 in boys club league action behind hitting by Bob Kocik and Dan Walters and pitching by Steve House. Kocik had two hits and two RBIs. Walters added a one run double as the club jumped to a 6-0 lead through six runs in the second inning. House allowed seven hits, while losing pitcher Mike Kaderabek yielded four. Local 9 6-6, Firemen Policemen 3-3, American Legion 4-5, Elks 0-2, Moose 0-3.
Denver University outslugged Air Force Academy 33 to 29 in a five hour game with 57 hits. Denver used seven pitchers to Air Force five as both teams battled in a marathon that featured a late ninth inning surge by Denver.
Tommy's Supper Club women slowpitch team became the first Austin women’s team to win a tournament title this season, posting 6-1 to take the 1st annual Finale invitational last weekend. The squad finished 3rd in the Austin Rebel League at 9-5, 16-8 overall, with Elaine Harber and Jan Hokanson named to the all tournament team.
The American League standings show Dono leading with a 68 41 record and a .624 pace. Baltimore Boston Cleveland Oakland Minnesota New York California Chicago Washington trail, withTuesday results including Minnesota 5 Baltimore 4 and California 100 Washington 3. Games scheduled include Boston at Chicago and Oakland at New York with others noted as completed or suspended.
A wild finish left the Orioles rallying by five before a misplayed third strike and a decisive final out. Tony Oliva sparked Minnesota with a single and Bob Allison homered to cap a 5-0 lead, then Baltimore rallied to 5-4 before Ron Perranoski closed it out. Cesar Tovar, Frank Robinson, and Boog Powell produced early scoring in a busy night of AL action.
The Cubs beat the Braves 4-3 after four errors by Atlanta in the first inning cost the Braves as Chicago moved into sole possession of second in the National League. Hank Aaron and Felipe Alou homered for Atlanta while Phil Regan earned the win for Chicago.
Heavy rain washed out the entire city softball schedule Tuesday night with no makeup date announced. An exhibition men’s fast pitch between Our Saviors and the Moose was canceled. Grace Lutheran and St. Ed wards were set for a 6:45 p.m. playoff at Austin State Junior College diamond, with a rain contingency for Thursday.
MANKATO Minnesota Vikings have signed star halfback Dave Osborn but seven players remain unsigned under 1968 contracts. Grady Alderman Bill Brown Bob Grim Dale Hackbart Ed Sharockman Jim Vellone and Roy Winston have not agreed to terms as the club prepares to face the Kansas City Chiefs in an upcoming home exhibition game. Coach Bud Grant plans two daily sessions despite lighter workouts and notes defensive tackle Paul Dickson will miss Saturday's game with a bruised leg.
St. Cloud, leading the league, edged Aberdeen 3-2 as a bases loaded walk by John Shulock in the seventh drove in the winning run. Sioux Falls beat Duluth Superior 7-2, and Huron won 3-2 over Mankato aided by Jim Magnuson’s seventh inning RBI and Tony Giess’s pitching. Ed Hill secured relief in the ninth for Sioux Falls.
The Washington Senators faced a rough spring as American League squads swept all 10 exhibition games against National League clubs. The AL clubs dominated the slate, leaving the Senators to ponder upcoming regular season balancing acts.
AP reports Harry Edwards warns the Olympic boycott movement is not dead and hints he may soon cause trouble for two NFL teams. He admits not everything he says should be believed.
Austin Blues, 6-3 on the year and riding a five game win streak, host Kasson in an 8 p.m. exhibition at Marcusen Park. Blues pitcher Rick Heard is slated to start as coach Bob Cummins eyes additional games with Waseca and Owatonna.
WGN reports a Montreal baseball franchise likely to move due to finances with Milwaukee or Buffalo as possible new homes. Montreal backers call the report garbage, while an Aug 15 extension for first league payments and a $5 million home stadium funding shortfall are cited.
Lyle schedules grid football physicals for boys grades seven through 12 at 7 p.m. Thursday at the high school with practice starting next Monday. Glenville players in grades seven through 12 have 7:30 p.m. Friday physicals at the Albert Lea Clinic, with 7 p.m. rides to Albert Lea from Glenville High School. Varsity physiques are paid. junior high gridders pay 3 dollars. If Friday fittings are missed, players must arrange their own exams.
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