Berry plans to be No. 1 Vikings QB
Berry says he will join the Minnesota Vikings next season and compete for the starting job. He notes Fran Tarkenton is currently the No. 1 quarterback, with coach Bud Grant to make the final decision. Berry cites talks with coaches and players in reaching his choice.
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Bob Berry
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Todd leads Austin in District 2 title rout over Hayfield
Austin blanked Hayfield 11 0 to win a fourth straight District 2 crown as Mark Todd drove in runs, stole home, and batted .423 on the season. Chris Todd pitched for the Packers, now 13 4, as they advance to Region One at Marcusen Park facing Chatfield. Hayfield ends 11 2.
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Chatfield
Simonson
Doug Matti
Sanders delivers eighth save as Twins top Brewers
Ken Sanders, the AL Fireman of the Year in 1971, earned his eighth save in a 4-2 Minnesota victory at County Stadium. Dick Woodson improved to 4-3, aided by Harmon Killebrew’s third homer and an RBI single. Brewers’ four-game skid extended as Sanders called the milestone of his 300th major league appearance.
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Ken Sanders
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Harmon Killebrew
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Rodriguez
Garcia
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Austin Hosts Two Track Meets This Weekend
Austin High and area schools compete in Class AA Big Nine and Class A meets at Albert Lea Hammer Field and the Rosemount State girls meet. Waseca Blooming Prairie and Northfield as favorites. Rochester John Marshall and Mayo among contenders. Tickets 50 cents students 1.00 adults. northwest gate entry.
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Canadiens Place Three On NHL All Star First Team
Montreal, the 1972-73 Stanley Cup champions, earned three spots on the NHL All Star first team with goalie Ken Dryden defenseman Guy Lapointe and left winger Frank Mahovlich. Boston’s Bobby Orr and Phil Esposito joined Detroit’s Micki Redmond to complete the lineup.
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Boston Bruins
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Detroit Red Wings
Twins Clinic Here Saturday
The Minnesota Twins Midwest Federal free baseball clinic for boys eight to eighteen is set for Saturday at Marcusen Park starting at 9 a.m. If weather cancels outdoor activities, participants should bring gym shoes and convene at Shaw Gym, 518 N Main St.
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Golf Tips From Sam Snead On Downswing Mastery
Sam Snead, famed for 350 yard drives, credits the downswing as the key to long hitting. He says gradual acceleration and delaying wrist snap past the beltline boosts distance 25 to 50 yards. The downswing should start with hips, left heel, and weight shift, but must unfold together in a smooth flow.
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Newcomers Fill National League Rosters At Opening
Sixty two rookies are listed on National League rosters as the season begins in April. The influx signals a major youth wave entering the league. Analysts expect new talent to impact standings and team turnover early.
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Chateau Opener Set For Saturday At Chateau Speedway
The Chateau Speedway in Lansing braces for a three class opener on Saturday night after weather delays. Late model, hobby stock, and street stock races are planned with heats and possible features. Defending champions Dale Baker Rochester Paul Brekke Rochester and Bud Lombholt Austin will compete. The three eighths mile dirt oval is in good condition and promoter Dick Stern of Austin oversees the event.
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Baker wins Cresco late model feature to start 1973 season
Dale Baker of Rochester led from the sixth lap to win the late model feature at Howard County Speedway in Cresco Iowa opening the 1973 stock car season. LeRoy Sharkey finished second with Dave Bjorge third as the race set the opening pace. Racing resumes next Tuesday night.
Town House Rally Tops Merchants 10 9 in City Softball
Town House Restaurant staged a dramatic seventh inning comeback to beat the Austin Merchants 10-9 after trailing 9-2. Keith Granle earned the win as Frank's Upholstery crushed Tiki Pub 21-6 in Recreation League. Willy Bartholomew and Keith Ogren pitched for the victors. House of Pizza topped Creative Workshop 13-1 in a Rebel League game with Suzie Nelson the winning pitcher.
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Region One baseball playoffs set at Marcusen Park
The field is filled for Region One at Marcusen Park next Monday. Chatfield won District One, Austin District Two, Winona District Three and Faribault District Four. Austin leads with a 13-4 overall mark. Chatfield, 10-5. Monday Austin meets Chatfield at 4 p.m. and Winona faces Faribault at 6 p.m.
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Fines Possible for Bench Leavings in NFL Fight
The National Labor Relations Board says NFL players who leave the bench during an on field fight could face fines up to 200 dollars. Commissioner Pete Rozelle is cited in the discussion.
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Pete Rozelle
National Labor Relations Board
Weiskopf Leads Kemper Open Amid Strong First Round
Tom Weiskopf fired a course record 65 in the Kemper Open at Charlotte as the $200,000 event began. He praised his play while notes that Jack Nicklaus was not present.
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N.C
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Prizze List in Indianapolis Race Winners Share $236K
Gordon Johncock and the winning team of the Indianapolis 500 will share a prize totaling $236822.82. The official payout includes the top finishers, with Johncock receiving his share as part of the winning crew.
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Gordon Johncock
Vikings fall as Moose edge them 6 4 in fast pitch
An assortment of Vikings players faced the Austin Moose in Marcuson Park as errors and late scoring cost the Vikings a 6-4 defeat before about 1,300 fans. Mike McMahon and Bruce Blank pitched for the two sides with Watland finishing for both teams.
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Moose
Mike McMahon
Bruce Blank
Gary Watland
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Blank
Watland
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Lyle Cline
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Colburn
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King
Gophers Win Thriller in District Debut
Minnesota defeats Miami of Ohio 3 2 in a NCAA District 4 baseball playoff second-round game. Tim Grice hits a two run homer in the sixth, Ken Herbst limits hitters to five, as Minnesota advances toward the College World Series in Omaha June 8 to 16.
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Omaha
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Ken Herbst
Bowling Top Five At Echo Lanes Including Local Youth Scores
Echo Lanes featured top five bowlers with JK and SK G Jones 580 M Smith 577 G Morgan 536 T Greenlee 526 J Botwesen 518. Summer Bantam standings show Lysne 400 Steffen 389 Marcks 380 Lunde 380 Hedin 376. Girls Jon Gilbertson 391 Diane Roche 338 Dawn Groh 30 LuAnn Solney 300 Kathy Penkava 274. Tryettes Carol Guckeen 473 Debbie Grant 470 Nancy Huelse 469 Sylvia Baldus 468 Cindy Arrett 461.
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Knights of Columbus romp to 2-0 in slow pitch league
The Knights of Columbus improved to 2-0 with a 16-4 win over ABM. Bob Stevens and Duane Delaney each collected three hits for the victors in the Thursday rec league game.
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Bob Stevens
Duane Delaney
Indy unsafe says Granatelli before 500 race
Andy Granatelli warned speeds at the Indianapolis 500 had increased to unsafe levels ahead of this year’s race. He cited elevated risk as a reason for concern about safety.
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Andy Granatelli
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