Moose Skowron Day at Metropolitan Stadium Set in Austin Gift Drive
Fans plan a $500 gift to former Austin star Moose Skowron to aid Multiple Sclerosis research, presented before the June 24 game between the New York Yankees and Minnesota Twins at Metropolitan Stadium. Austin leaders and Emil Scheid help coordinate fund raising with volunteer workers sought.
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Dale DeFer
Charles Gomez
Hardy
Lewis
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Region One baseball tourney set after district titles
Spring Grove and Rochester clinched district crowns on Tuesday and Thursday as Dist 1 and Dist 3 champions. Kenyon or Waseca will crown Dist 4 this afternoon at Owatonna while Austin Packers chase 11th straight Dist 2 title at Marcusen Park.
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East Side
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Newern
Dist 2 and 4 Championship Games Set Tonight
Two district crown games decide the final two teams for the four city tournament. Blooming Prairie faces Austin High at Marcusen Park at 8 p m in Dist 2 while Waseca meets Kenyon in Owatonna for Dist 4. Rochester beat Kasson Manterville 1 0 to reach a regional berth alongside Spring Grove.
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Seitz
Herald
Fight Results From Associated Press Rounds In Spokane and Los Angeles
In Spokane Yon Clay of Philadelphia weighed 179 pounds and knocked out Kirk Borrow at 181 pounds. In Los Angeles Eddie Garcia of Denver, 136 pounds, stopped Mervin Carter, 134 pounds, in the fifth.
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Carry Back Favored In Belmont Stakes Bid
Carry Back enters Belmont Stakes as the 93rd running favorite in a bid for the triple crown. Post time is 3 50 p.m. EST at Belmont Park with CBS TV coverage from 3 30 p.m. The field includes Ambropolis in question, Sherluck added to the lineup, and candidates Dr Miller Bal Musette Hitting Away Flutterby and Guadalcanal as final contenders.
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Jacob Sher
Sherluck
Ethel D. Jacobs
Dr. Miller
King Ranch
Bal Musette
Ogden Phipps
Three Minnesotans Set for 100-Lap IMCA Race
The 100-lap feature at the Mower County Fair Sunday will feature three Minnesota drivers. Dick Johnson of St Paul drives a 1961 Chevrolet, Mert Williams of Rochester a 1961 Pontiac, and Ole Burn of Albert Lea drives a 1961 Ford. Williams enters as pre race favorite after a third in national points. Three qualifying heats begin at 2 30 p m with tickets available at Wolds Drug Store.
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Garbisch Wins Austin Junior High Tennis Final
Tom Garbisch a seventh grader won the Austin Junior High tennis tournament Thursday defeating ninth grader Skip Barber 6-4 6-3 in the finals. Coach Jerry Smith listed other participants including Roger Cummings Allen Anderson Dick Koski Jim Carothers John Madura Bob Johanson Sid Strong Gary Osland Bruce Gaughran and Dick Bakke. Smith hopes the journey can be expanded next year.
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Austin
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Roger Cummings
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Dick Koski
Jim Carothers
John Madura
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Sid Strong
Gary Osland
Bruce Gaughran
Dick Bakke
Smith
Knick Signings Add Veteran Phil Jordan For Next Season
New York N Y Phil Jordan a five year NBA veteran became the seventh player to sign a contract with the New York Knicks for the upcoming season.
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Packer Golfers Aim for Fifth Straight Big 9 Title
Coach Walt Lembcke leads Austin High golfers into the Big 9 championship at Rochester Country Club seeking a fifth consecutive title. Capt. Mickey McGrath is the sole holdover from last year, with veterans and newcomers forming a balanced lineup. Five players will tee off Saturday morning as Lembcke expresses confidence in each being capable of earning a spot.
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Wes Inman
Richard Spiney
Dennis Bjorgo
Gary Pratt
Austin High
Lembecke
Braves Stumble Again Under Tongue Lashing from Manager
Milwaukee's Braves continued their slide in the NL, three games behind the Pirates and six behind the Reds after an 8-2 loss to Pittsburgh in seven innings due to rain. Lew Burdette was ejected after arguing with umpire Bill Jackowski over a high-tight pitch to Roberto Clemente. Smoky Burgess and Dick Groat each drove in three as Groat and Burgess hit two homers. Frank Thomas and Joe Torre provided the Braves' runs.
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Frank Thomas
Joe Torre
Harry Haddix
Tigers Tie KC as Lead in AL Stays Wide
Detroit and Kansas City fought to a 4-4 tie after seven innings due to rain while Detroit clung to a two game edge over idle Cleveland. Boston beat New York 7-5 and Washington won 3-2 on a ninth inning passed ball and a late Gene Woodling double.
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University Senate Endorses Rose Bowl Contract Renewal
The University of Minnesota senate voted 70 to 42 to renew the Big Ten contract with the Rose Bowl ending a five to five split on the issue. Athletic director Armstrong hailed the decision as expected and favorable after Minnesota’s recent Rose Bowl appearance and a years long debate over the association with Pasadena’s New Year game.
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Twins Trade Giel and Bertoia for Martin and Tuttle
The Minnesota Twins acquire Bill Tuttle and Billy Martin in deals with the Kansas City Athletics and Milwaukee Braves. Reno Bertoia and pitcher Paul Giel go the A’s, with Billy Consolo cash and guard Bernie Allen joining Minnesota. The club opens a series in Detroit with Jack Kralick facing Jim Bunning as they trail Detroit by nine games.
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Jim Bunning
Lansing Corners Rout Moreys In City Softball Clash
Lansing Corners unleashed a 20 hit assault and strong pitching from Helland and Rosavy to thrash Morey's Bar 22-5 at Northwest Field in Park and Recreation City Softball. They plated seven runs in both the fifth and sixth innings as the win set up next week’s schedule with Mike's Bar facing Brown Derby Bar Monday.
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Austin High Hosts Big 9 Tennis Tourney This Saturday
Thirty two players from Big 9 schools compete at 9 a.m. on Athletic Field courts. Austin High coach Bill Lewis says pairings are drawn 45 minutes before play. Rochester is the favorite. Northfield is not entered. Notable entries include Ron Jarvis Dennis Le Barron Pete Strand Danny Knutson and Rochester’s Jerry Kriehn John Hill.
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Danny Knutson
Little Filipino Creates Stir at Cup Matches
Sam Snead led the United States early in the Canada Cup at Dorado Beach as Ben Arda of the Philippines drew attention with his picture swing. Arda shot 69 despite a heart-condition alert from home, helping the Philippines to 145 and fourth place behind the US, Australia, and Wales in the team standings.
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Ely Man Hooks Huge Trout In Basswood Lake
Raymond Nyman of Ely hauled a 24 pound 3 ounce lake trout from Basswood Lake North Bay. The angler fought the fish for about 35 minutes in 40 feet of water while keeping the line intact with eight pound test. The catch was the season’s biggest in the Ely area.
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