Gains Finals of Region One Tourney
Austin High's baseball team shows strong defense in a 6-2 semifinal win over Chatfield at Marcusen Park despite rain delays. The Packers advance to face Winona in the Thursday regional final after earlier wins and a seven-game win streak.
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Faribault
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Southern Minnesota
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Gophers
Jerry Chase
AHL
Wells High School
Wells
Greg Wagner
Mankato State
Hayfield
Augustana College
Sioux Falls
Bill Gross
Gillette All-Stars
Europe
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Phillies
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Austin Gophers top Chatfield on solid defense and timely hitting
Austin downted Chatfield 3-1 as pitcher Chris Todd limited the Threats and Mark Ostergaard aided with double plays. John Stratton sparked offense with three hits including a first inning run, while Austin’s defense forced key outs on baserunners. The win comes as Austin boasts a stingy pitching staff and improving timely hitting entering postseason play.
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AHL
Dick Seltz
Mark Ostergaard
Chatfield
Chris Todd
Todd
Gophers
John Stratton
Mike Raso
Caatfield
Molly Baum
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Mark Todd
Steve Morgan
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Seltz
Benson
Staples
Moorhead
Alexandria
Prep class systems draw mixed views in Minnesota sports
Opinion on multi class sports framing in Minnesota districts. Arguments for one class in some sports and the impact on small schools. Noting proposed changes across track, baseball, football and basketball and a coaching hire at Austin College.
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Minnesota
O.K
Austin and
Albert Lea
Major League Standings and Schedule Features
Major League standings show teams such as Minnesota facing Cleveland and Chicago at Baltimore with key pitchers listed. Wednesday results include San Francisco 7 Pittsburgh 2 and Cincinnati 5 New York 0. Today’s games schedule includes Los Angeles at Chicago and Atlanta at Montreal among others.
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Associated Press
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Ol Joo
Las St
Angeles Cincinnati
KC Knights win Rochester tourney title in slow pitch
KC's softball team captures the Rochester Happy Warrior Tourney title defeating Outrigger of Rochester 16-3 in the final after earlier 9-4 over Spring Valley Wally's Tire and 11-1 over Dornack's Rochester 16-7 over Denner Implement Hayfield. Outrigger beat KC's 8-4 to force the final game.
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Stadium plan debated for 85,000 seat arena in Minneapolis
GRID STADIUM MINNEAPOLIS AP says plans for a proposed 85,000 seat football stadium costing about 30 million dollars are being discussed by Stadium Developers Inc. The organization outlines the project as a major local development with potential regional impact.
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Minneapolis, Minn
Stadium Developers Lng
Travelers Blank Albert Lea 2-0 In First District League
Austin VEW Travelers, guided by pitcher Hob Rinaldi, blank Albert Lea 2-0 at Marcusen Park. Rinaldi allowed two hits, fanned nine, and walked two as Clint Fans tripled and Scott Johnson scored on a grounder in the third. Next games include a midweek at Owatonna and a home doubleheader with Waseca.
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Travelers
Albert Lea
Marcusen Park
Rinaldi
Austin
Clint
Scott Johnson
Owatonna
Waseca
Michigan State Opens Big Ten Season with Win Over Iowa
Michigan State opened its first Big Ten football campaign in 1953 with a 21 to 7 victory over Iowa, marking a strong conference debut for the Spartans.
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Michigan State
Iowa
O Connor and Moyer Clash in Minneapolis Bout
Pat O'Connor and Denny Moyer prepare for a ten round middleweight bout at the Minneapolis Auditorium. O'Connor carries a 35-1 record while Moyer enters with 87-25-3, noting both fighters have other matches in sight.
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Minn
Pat O'Connor
Denny Moyer
Minneapolis Auditorium
O'Connor
Moyer
Lighter Bat Helps Cincinnati Reds Slugger Improve
Shortstop Dave Concepcion, after switching this spring to a lighter bat on coach Ted Kluszewski suggestion, paced the Reds in hitting after 17 games following a move from a 37-ounce to a 34-ounce model.
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Dave Concepcion
Cincinnati Reds
Ted Kluszewski
Concepcion
Reds
Winona advances to region final with 7-3 win over Faribault
Winona catcher pitcher combo drives 7-3 victory as Jim Lee hits a bases loaded double in the first. Krauzer adds two hits while Greg Zaborowski earns his 11th win and faces Austin in the Region One final. Faribault ends 8-10 after a three senior starting lineup.
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Ross Hammernik
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Chatfield
Krauzer
Greg Zaborowski
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Park and Rec Track Practice Opens With Splits by Age
Practice sessions begin today and Wednesday at the Austin Athletic Field for Park and Rec track. Ruth Rehn and Ed Bork coach for ages seven through 12 with age group events across five divisions for girls and boys. Meets are June 14 Owatonna to July 18 Faribault, all at 6 p.m. Participants may enter three events with up to one running and one relay.
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Ed Bork
Owatonna
Rochester
Northfield
Faribault
Walton Brothers Lead WHA Saint Deal in St Paul
National Hockey League veteran Mike Walton and his brother Rob signed multi year contracts with the Minnesota Fighting Saints of the WHA in St Paul. Mike, 28, aims for 50 to 60 goals, while Rob, 25, led the WHL in scoring with 191 points for Seattle.
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Western Hockey League
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Harry Neale
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Bruins
Boston
Montreal
Eagleson
Mets riddled by injuries as Harrelson adds to list
The New York Mets faced a 5-0 defeat to the Cincinnati Reds as Bud Harrelson suffered a fractured bone in his left hand marking the fifth sidelined player in a season plagued by injuries. Cleon Jones and Jerry Grote remain unavailable and Willie Mays could join in center field if available. John Milner would move to first base if needed.
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John Milner
Bud Harrelson
Jerry Grote
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Harrelson
Cincinnati Reds
Faas tosses two-hitter as Eagles beat Hog Fat 4 1
George Faas fired a sharp two hitter to lead the Eagles to a 4-1 win over Hog Fat in a Monday night Recreation League slow pitch softball game at Galloway Pit.
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State Women Bowling Classic crowns 1973 champions
Minneapolis trio claims titles as Austin hosts the State Women Bowling Tourney end weekend. Eagan McKay wins Class A team with 2872 pins and 130 handicap. Class B goes to Lanesboro State Bank of Preston with 2535 and 112. Bonnie Cook and Chris Gabel win doubles. Blanche Bowman tops singles with 708. All events titles split between Strunk and Kilpela.
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Kelly's Grocery
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der Bier Garden
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Major league pitchers hit a homer every 217 at bats
Last season major league pitchers averaged one home run per 217 plate appearances, reflecting limited power hitting among pitchers. This pace highlights the gap between pitchers and everyday players in power production.
Beverly Hills musician hits hole in one at Nevada course
Michael Paige, band leader from Beverly Hills, sank a three iron ace on the 12th hole at Hidden Valley Golf Club in Reno during the Harrah's Invitational. A hole-in-one in official rounds would have won a $20,000 Rolls-Royce. as a practice shot earlier, he received only sympathy.
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