Peters Shuts Out Senators in Two-Hit White Sox Sweep
Gary Peters pitched a two hitter to complete a doubleheader sweep for the Chicago White Sox, beating Washington 12-0 after an earlier 4-1 win. It was his first start in two weeks due to a biceps strain, boosting his record to 3-2 with a 2.18 ERA. The Sox pitching staff carried a 0.80 ERA over 10 games, lifting Chicago from seventh to fourth place.
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Kauai King Falls Short in Bid for Triple Title
In New York AP report Kauai King loses to Amberoid in the Belmont Stakes as Graustark Buckpasser showdown shifts. Creme de la Creme and Amberoid join a four horse title chase ahead of Travers at Saratoga with plans for Arlington Classic and Delaware Park races.
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Austin Softball Teams Reach Semis in Rochester Tourney
Four Austin slow pitch squads joined 12 others at the Burk's Standard Slow Pitch Invitational in Rochester. B and J Bar advanced to the first round semifinals before losing to host Burk's Standard. Club Tik of Minneapolis captured the title.
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ASJC Golfers Off to Miami for NJCAA Meet
The Austin State Junior College golf team travels to Miami Florida for the National Junior College meet. Five Blue Devils and supervisor Red Hastings join Terry Nelson Doug Gebhart Tom Smith Dick Leimbeck and Larry Libersky for the trip. ASJC aims to win the title.
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Austin angler wins weekly prize in fishing contest
Art M. Johnson of 1006 West Oakland Avenue Austin captured a weekly first prize in the St. Paul Dispatch Pioneer Press Summer Long Fishing Contest by catching a two pound seven ounce crappie in the contest's second week.
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Bert Yancey Captures Memphis Open in Record 265
Bert Yancey won the Memphis Open with a 15 under par 265 to claim the $20,000 first prize. Roy Stone and Roy Sanders aided his final round by assisting with timing and strategy as Yancey edged Gene Littler by one stroke to set a PGA Tour low for 1966.
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VFW Midgets Top Albert Lea in 1966 Opener
Austin VFW Midgets opened the 1966 season with a 4 to 2 win over Albert Lea at Marcusen Park. Nick Lindgren pitched eight strikeouts over four hits to earn the win. Albert Lea led 1 0 before Austin answered with two runs in the third and two in the fifth.
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Cooper vacationing with Pellegrino Parmense in London trip
Henry Cooper arrived in London with his wife and son for a two week vacation with her parents, following his May 21 world heavyweight title defense against Cassius Clay.
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Cardenas hits four homers in doubleheader with Cubs
Cincinnati shortstop Leo Cardenas slugged four homers and drove in eight as the Reds split with Chicago 8-3 and 5-9. He fell one homer short of the single doubleheader record, while Willie Stargell pursued a hits streak and other games featured Koufax’s win and dramatic late rallies.
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Stephenson Sews State Meet Berth for Austin Golfer
Austin sophomore Jon Stephenson will be the sole Austin Packer golfer to reach the state meet in Minneapolis next Friday and Saturday. He shot an 80 in Region One at Rochester Country Club, joining nine other qualifiers led by Preston’s team title with 245 strokes.
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A J Foyt Burned in Milwaukee Test Crash
A J Foyt suffered serious burns after a crash during a test run at Wisconsin State Fair Park in Milwaukee on Saturday. He told reporters from a hospital bed he knew he had to escape or risk worse injuries.
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Golfer Denny Champagne Dies at 60 in Orlando
Denny Champagne, 60, vice president of the Professional Golf Association and longtime Dubsdread Country Club pro, died Friday in a hospital in Orlando Florida. He served with the PGA for many years and was a respected figure in the golf community.
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Stacyville Top Osage 2 1 In Sunday Baseball Clash
Stacyville handed Osage their first defeat of the year 2 1 as Vern Junger pitched a winner for Stacyville. Next Sunday Stacyville visits Johnsburg while St Ansgar travels to Osage.
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Rookies Report to Vikings Camp Start Date Set
The Associated Press reports rookies must report to Minnesota Vikings summer camp on July 10 with regulars joining a week later. NFL headquarters announced the schedule on Thursday.
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Williams to join Iowa Hawkeyes on next fall
Sam Williams, a junior college All America basketball player, announced Friday that he will enroll at the University of Iowa next fall.
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Region One Baseball Meet Opens Today
The Region One tournament begins with Winona facing LaCrescent at 4 p.m. and Albert Lea meeting Faribault at 8 p.m. Winners meet Thursday for the title. Defending champion Northfield was eliminated in District Four last Friday.
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Austin Jaycees Hold Third Annual Junior Champ Track Meet
About 200 Austin boys and girls aged 9 to 18 competed at the Athletic Field Saturday afternoon. Winners were named across Pee Wee junior divisions and Prep, Senior groups in events including sprints, distance, jumps, throws, and hurdles with multiple athletes setting top marks.
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Twins End Losing Streak With Offense Burst Against Indians
Minnesota surged past Cleveland 4 4 in St Paul as Bernie Allen Sandy Valdespino Harmon Killebrew and Jimmie Hall homered. Dave Boswell earned his first win in a year despite eight hits and two homers allowed. Oliva and Rollins drove in runs as Kansas City series looms with Jim Kaat on the mound for Minnesota.
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Standings and results from Sunday and upcoming games
Summary shows results: New York 5 Boston 3. Minnesota 9 Cleveland 4. Chicago 4 12 Washington 1 0. Detroit 8 California 4. Kansas City 9 Baltimore 4. Baltimore 6 Kansas City 5. A suspended game noted. Tuesday games list includes Chicago off California N. Kansas City at Minnesota N. Boston at Detroit N. New York at Cleveland N. Washington at Baltimore N.
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Races Go On as Scheduled at Chateau Speedway
Weather cleared for Chateau Speedway races in Lansing after a rain threat. Rex Garr of Albert Lea and Ger hard Wollenberg of Austin won heat events while cars sat out due to repairs. Paul Fitzpatrick of Rochester crashed on the final lap, leaving the front end smashed. Noble of Blooming Prairie won the 15 lap feature with McAllister second. Kester took second in the feature and Larry Lowe of Rose Creek won the street stock race.
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Kathy Whitworth Leads Golf Tourney
Kathy Whitworth surged into the second round lead at St. Louis in the Clayton Federal Open and finished strong with birdies on the final two holes. Mickey Wright, idle last season, bogeyed the first three on the final day and finished fifth with 208.
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Griffith Blames Twins Slump on Poor Defense
Minnesota Twins president Calvin Griffith blames the sixth place slide on weak clutch hitting and poor defense. He cites defensive lapses and missed timely hits, says the major league roster has talent to defend the pennant, and favors keeping Denver players unless maturation improves pitching.
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Southern Louisiana Nets NAIA Track Title in South Dakota
Southern Louisiana dominated the NAIA meet in Sioux Falls with 92 points, led by Theron Lewis who posted a 45.2 440 yard dash near record pace. St Cloud State's Van Nelson and Redlands' Lee Johnson won multiple events, while Texas Southern and Fort Hays State also set marks.
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Ryun Feels He Can Run Faster After 3 53.7 Mile
Kansas miler Jim Ryun, 19, clocked 3:53.7 at the Compton Invitational in Los Angeles, breaking the American record and missing France's Michel Jazy by 0.1 second. He said he could have run faster and hopes to race Jazy, noting Jazy’s reluctance to compete abroad. Gerry Lindgren won the 5 000 meters in 13 38, tying Bob Schul’s American record.
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Trainees Featured at Minneapolis Training Center
A notice from Trainees at 4300 Excelsior Boulevard Minneapolis Minnesota 55416 highlights equal opportunity employment practices. The listing notes the organization follows EEO guidelines and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds.
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