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Newspaper

Austin Daily Herald

Location

Austin, Minnesota, United States of America

Date

Jun 02, 1972

Page

6

McAlister Leads Chateau Speedway Late Model Standings

Veteran Marleview driver Don McAlister tops the Chateau Speedway late model points after winning last Saturday’s 15 lap feature in his 1964 Buick Riviera. McAlister moved from third to first tied with Dale Baker of Rochester, as Wayne Peters dropped to eighth after a poor showing.

John Kolb Herald Sports Don McAlister Chateau Speedway Lansing Mac McAlister Dale Baker Rochester Baker Wayne Peters Chateau Mapleview

Hill-Murray meets St Bernards in state tourney title tilt

Hill-Murray, top ranked in the Herald Independent School ratings, seeks its first State Tournament title as the 19-4 Pioneers face 12-7 St. Paul St. Bernards at Memorial Park. Key players include Jerry Hoffman who threw a perfect game in the quarters and a 160 victory by Fink and Black in the semifinal. Fink is out with a knee injury. St Bernards advanced by defeating St. Cloud Cathedral 4-2 and then New Ulm Cathedral 5-2.

Belle Plaine Maplewood Hill - Murray Herald Pioneers St. Paul St. Bernards Memorial Park Hill-Murray Austin Pacelli Jerry Hoffman Fridley Grace Dick Fink Grace Fink Ed Black St. Bernards St. Cloud Cathedral New Ulm Cathedral

Privet Records Hole in One at Holiday Park

Austin golfer Orv Privet made the year's first hole in one at Holiday Park on the 189 yard No 3 hole using a four iron. Chicago observer Pierre Beuret witnessed the feat. Privet also had a hole in one at Holiday Park four years ago.

Austin Orv Privet Holiday Park Privet Pierre Beuret Chicago

Region One Baseball Tourney field narrows for Red Wing

Lake City and Caledonia won district titles Thursday with Lake City advancing to 13-2 and Pine Island finishing 16-1 after a 4-2 win in Rochester. Caledonia beat Spring Valley 8-1 to claim District One as action shifts to Red Wing next Monday with Lake City vs Caledonia at 4 p.m. District Two and Four champions meet at 7:30 p.m.

Red Wing Lake City Caledonia Austin Freeborn Waseca New Richland Pine Island Rochester Lakers Mike Huettl Dave Tackmann Tom Eggenberger Pine

Second Weekly Chateau Speedway Driver Standings

The Second Weekly Chateau Speedway standings list Late Model Division leaders Don McAllister of Maple View and Dale Baker of Rochester tied at 230 points. Bobby Saterdaien of Oronoco also 230. LeRoy Sharkey Rochester 190. Wendell Kuehn Rochester 180. Terry Hanson Owatonna 155. Roger Westra Rochester 150. Gerhard Wollenburg Austin Dick Sorenson Rochester Wayne Peters Rochester tied at 150. Street Stock leads Wayne Strain Rochester 230. Jim Davis Austin 220. Lynn Rosavy Austin 200. Duane Huffman Austin 150. Bud Lomhoit Austin 125. Ken Schwartz Rochester Gene Kruger Lansing tied 110. Dave Woytaske Maple View Rennie Wencel Austin tied 70.

Rochester Wayne Strain Austin Jim Davis Don McAllister Mapleview Dale Baker Bobby Saterdaien Oronoco LeRoy Sharkey Wendell Kuehn Terry Hanson Owatonna Roger Westra Gerhard Wollenburg Dick Sorenson Wayne Peters Lynn Rosavy Duane Huffman Bud Lomhoit Denny Faber Ken Schwartz Gene Kruger Lansing Dave Woytaske Rennie Wencel

VFW Travelers Begin 1972 Season in Twin Bill at Winona

Austin VFW Travelers open the season with a Saturday doubleheader at Winona starting 1:30 p.m. Game one is seven innings and counts toward First District League standings, game two is five innings non league. Bill Riach returns as head coach with John Sebastian Sr. as assistant.

Austin VFW Travelers Winona Travelers Bill Riach John Sebastian Sr Marcusen Park Mark Ostergaard Robin Higbie John Stratton John Delmont Mike Raso Jim Nelson Bob Krausert Dan Wilson John Hunter Scott Berry Bob Rinaldi Mark Dunlap Brad Longueville Pat Christopherson Pete Bartholomew Marylyn Burns Mark Shatek Ostergaard

Big Nine tracksters eye region honor roll week

District meets last week add two new field event entries to the Herald Big Nine Honor Roll. Faribault JM Preston Red Wing and others show top marks with regional record threats in high jump relay and sprints while regional records loom for several others as Austin Albert Lea host region one events at Hammer Field.

Herald Herald-Big Nine Albert Lea Austin and Nin Big Nine Faribault Rochester John Marshall Rockets Red Raver Northfield Cal Preston Andy Bunge Bunge Austin Jeff Jirele Red Wing Ross Deden Jirele Deden New Richland Dan Lyndgard John Purves Tim Gavin Greg Sattler Terry Corkill Don Hagen Bruce Erickson Corkill Hogan Jeff Nordin Bill Bjerke Hagan Bruce Henry AHL Sattler Henry Jirele and Bjerke Tom Matter Brian Gibart Steve Housker Kal Kallenberger Bob Lee Bill Grundy Greg Hanks

Fastest District Meet Qualifiers Spark Regional Preview

District meet results highlight fast times across sprints distances led by Leo Bond of Faribault School for the Deaf in the 220 and 440. Andy Bunge shows a strong 880 while Dan Lyndgaard runs 1 mile in 4.179, and John Buxton tops shot put with 55 feet 10 inches.

Mark Lutz Rochester Mayo Rochester Mayo Andy Bunge Preston John Purves John Marshall Bruce Vermilyen Kenyon Eay Craig Thauwald Rick Hexum Leo Bond Faribault School For Deaf Faribault School Dan Lyndgaard New Richland Brian Gibart Austin al DeLaitsch Owatonna Albert Lea An John Marshall John Buxton Neal Barton Todd Taylor Winona Rod Raver John Merebell Gerv ReMine

Track meet marks set across Minnesota high schools

The Austin Daily Herald lists top state entries from May meets across Minnesota. Athletes Jeff Jirele, Al DeLaitsch, Gary ReMine and others post standout times in sprints, hurdles, relays, throws, and jumps with several ranking on the State Honor Roll.

Steve Maas Faribault Dan Knudtsen Albert Lea St. Paul Pioneer Press John Neiding Winona Jeff Jirele Austin Rick Knowlton Rochester John Marshall al DeLaitsch Owatonna al DeLaitsc Rochester John Marshall Bob Hagan Bruce Frickson Mike Kaderabek Tom Matter Todd Taylor Gary ReMine Mayo Rod Raver John Buxton Neal Barton

Mason City Mohawks Capture Iowa Spring State Title

Mason City Mohawks beat Decorah 6-5 in the final after a 3-run seventh inning to claim the Iowa Spring State Baseball Championship, ending the season 16-1-1 with a 14-game win streak. Coach Elmer Starr retires after 26 years, with a previous 1956 title. Decorah reached the final by defeating Davenport Central 5-2.

Mason City Iowa Elmer Starr Mohawks Waterloo Clumbus Decorah Davenport Central Starr

Practice Set for Legion Baseball Team

Aus tin Post 91 American Legion opens workouts at Marcusen Park this weekend under new coach Howie Strey. Sessions are Saturday at 3 30 p m and Sunday at 6 30 p m. The 1972 summer season starts June 10 at home versus defending First District champion Winona Le Jetz. A full schedule will follow.

Austin American Legion Marcusen Park Howie Strey Legion Winona le Jetz

Michigan Tops Big Ten All-Sports Victory Race

Michigan edged Michigan State to win an unofficial Big Ten all-sports championship for the 1971-72 athletic year. Michigan has claimed six titles in nine years while Michigan State has three, including last year. Preakness winner will be out of...

East Lansing Mich Michigan Michigan State Spartans Preakness

Pepitone to return to Cubs after retirement abrupt end

Chicago Cubs first baseman Joe Pepitone has decided to resume baseball after leaving the game. He visited Wrigley Field last Saturday and told coach Pete Reiser he would come back, with a return expected early next month.

Chicago Joe Pepitone Chicago Cubs Pepitone Cubs Wrigley Field Pete Reiser

ABC Classic 1974 Bowling Tournament Set for Indianapolis

The 1974 American Bowling Congress tournament is scheduled to be held in Indianapolis, with teams and players expected to compete for national titles and honors during the event.

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