Austin High swimmers eye banner season in 1973-74
Austin High’s swimming squad, led by coach Bud Higgins, returns six experienced lettermen and aims for the Big Nine title after a 7-6 dual-meet record last season. Lee McDaniel, the lone senior, stars while juniors John Fischer Jeff Shugart and Jeff Thatcher pace the lineup. New scoring rules and a regional add-on shape a season highlighted by early meets at Owatonna and Winona with state plans at the University of Minnesota.
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Austin wrestlers prepared for tough test at Albert Lea
Austin aims to upset Big Nine leaders Albert Lea in a 7 30 p m Friday dual at Southwest Junior High Gym with re squad and junior varsity starting at 6 p m. Albert Lea carries a 27 match league win streak and returns nine lettermen from a 12 1 season.
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Braves Top Portland On McAdoo 114 110
The Buffalo Braves defeated the Portland Trail Blazers 114 to 110 as Bob McAdoo poured in 37 points and the Braves forced 36 Portland turnovers. Milwaukee? No, Buffalo continued strong defense and capitalized on miscues to beat Portland.
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National Basketball Association
Jirele Faces Test as Albert Lea Hosts Austin Friday
Albert Lea basketball hosts Austin in a Big Nine showdown as Orrie Jirele, in his third head coach role in 10 years, emphasizes defense and rebounding. Austin’s offense has struggled early but features 6-7 Steve Clingman and 6-3 guards, while Albert Lea relies on 6-3 Steve Ludwig 6-2 Mike Curry and 6-4 Steve Gilbertson. The renewed Austin Albert Lea rivalry anchors local sports with Saturday at La Crosse on the schedule.
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Pacelli Hosts Lourdes in CCC Showdown for Top Honors
Pacelli, top CCC offense, hosts Lourdes, best CCC defense, in a Friday night league headliner at 8 PM in the PHL Gym. Lourdes, defending CCC champion and 1973 state champion, relies on 6-7 Tom Wente to test Pacelli's defense. Pacelli counters with a run game led by Kerry Bustad and Mike Wheeler.
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Richfield teen seeks spot on boys hockey team
Finnegan Johnston, a 14 year old girl, trains with Richfield West Junior High players and faces a possible ban as the district weighs policy while the Minnesota league allows districts to ban girls on boys teams. Coach Jeff Elvasky praises her strength and team acceptance.
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Veteran sports columnist Jimmy Cannon dies at 63
New York report says Jimmy Cannon, veteran syndicated sports columnist, died at his apartment Wednesday at age 63. He reportedly enjoyed his work for its freedom to speak his mind.
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Colgate Red Raiders Player Sets 19 School Records in 1973
Hamilton New York Colgate University football standout extended his season with a series of record performances in 1973 surpassing nineteen school marks as the Red Raiders competed through the year.
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Red Day at Austin Game Prompts Red Dress Wear
Austin High School Let termen's Club requests that all attendees at Friday's Big Nine Conference basketball game between AHS and Albert Lea wear red clothing to show support. The event centers on school spirit and community participation.
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