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Newspaper
Austin Daily Herald
Location
Austin, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1968
Page
10
The Minnesota Vikings secure the Central Division crown boosting hopes for a deeper playoff run. Projections note a potential clash with Baltimore next weekend and possible future runs, while fans weigh reactions to Sunday’s mixed performances against Philadelphia and Green Bay.
The Vikings vow to beat the Baltimore Colts after a 21-9 loss as they travel to Memorial Stadium for the Western Conference championship. Key moments were three big Colt plays including a 52 yard pass to Willie Richardson and two TDs to Richardson and Mitchell. Early goals and a late push kept Minnesota close, with plans for Wake Forest workouts and a Friday Baltimore session.
Austin officials advance a new youth hockey program with Bantams 13 14 and Pee Wees 12 and under. Twenty locals attend a Shaw area meeting led by Jim Haben to form the Austin Amateur Youth Hockey Assn. Six coaches named and registrations set for Dec 21 at East Side Lake Kaufmann Park and Galloway Park with another officer election session Dec 23. Dec 28 registration also offered for high school age players at nearby rinks.
Hoot Owl reports top five bowling finishers with M. Gathre at 614 and R. Lewis 600. N. en 600 and D. Greeley 527 follow. Studio Juniors entries include Arol Peterson 544 and Linca Juhiin 471. Office 3 and Meyer 562 also noted with J. Huber 637 among the listed scores.
Pete Rose earns the National League batting title with .335 in 149 games, the Reds capturing the team hitting crown at .273 while Pittsburgh adds a runner up in Matty Alou with .332. Other leaders include Brock, McCovey, Clemente, and Williams in their respective categories.
Major upsets reshape the public schools top 10 with five new teams and the Catholic list adding Hopkins and John Marshall. Moorhead, Hayfield, Waseca, and Columbia Heights lead public schools as East and JM rise into the top 10. Key games Friday and Saturday shape moves and matchups across divisions.
Pacelli wrestling coach Pete Schmidt seeks perfection as the Shamrocks host Wells at Pacelli Gym. Varsity action starts 7:30 p.m. with the B squad at 6 p.m. Pacelli, 5-1 on the season, beat Wells 46-8 on Nov 26 and has not suffered a loss since. Saturday the team enters the St Paul Concordia tournament.
Betty Enright Rita McDermott and Gwynn Norton won top honors in the weekly Austin Bowl Women’s Jackpot contest. Betty paced with 605 series and 151 plus average. Rita had the top single game 188. Gwynn had a 520 series for 131 to 150 average.
Albert Lea's junior varsity basketball team improved to 3 straight wins by beating Austin 70 57 on Monday. Austin led 34 33 at halftime and slipped to 1 2 on the season after losses to Mayo and Albert Lea. Rick Knutson scored 13 while Paul Hendrickson added 12 for Austin as they prepare for a Jan 6 game at Rochester John Marshall.
Lefty's bar moved to 2-0 in the Austin Mens City League by routing Thorp Loan 90-64. Wayne Lerud led with 35 points, while Dave Lobb added 24 and Jerry Alwelling 18 as Lefty's pulled clear after a 34-34 halftime.
Faribault star Jack Gudnecht averages 26.7 points per game with 80 total across three outings while Halvorson stands at 70 points in two games. Halvorson is favored to claim the official scoring lead after next Friday at Albert Lea as Gudnecht and Faribault play non league vs Northfield. Halvorson’s 38 points vs Faribault set a 13 year Owatonna scoring mark.
Minnesota’s defense secures its first Pro Bowl nod as Carl Eller Jim Marshall and Alan Page join Mick Tinglehoff and Bill Brown for the January 19 game in Los Angeles. Brown leads Vikings in touchdowns and rushing. Tinglehoff earns fifth selection.
ST. MORITZ announces the new Bates Floater boot featuring a bold buckled masculine design, silicone water repellency, and pile lining for cold warmth. Weather sealed with Goodyear Neolite Tuffyn crepe soles and heels at 25 dollars per pair.
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