Austin High Packs Region One Title With Strong Defense
Austin High's veteran infielders Gary Morgan Dave House Brad Sanvick Tim Ball Tom Wagner and Kip Sanders anchored a sharp defense that held Faribault to limited scoring as Austin beat Faribault 61 to win a second straight Region One baseball title at Gabrych Park. Dan Bjjerke improved to 6-2 with a solid pitching showing and Morgan led the offense going 3 for 4 with a double and three RBIs. Austin advances to the State tournament at St Paul Midway Stadium, facing St Paul Highland Park in the opener. Faribault pitcher Mike Johnson took the loss despite fanning 14.
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Austin Packers clinch Region One title in nail biting win
Austin High baseball Coach Dick Seltz led the Packers to a 6-1 victory over Faribault, earning an 18th state tournament bid at Midway Stadium. Dan Bjerke, Gary Morgan, and Tom Wagner starred as Austin dominated defense and offense, while key injuries to Tom Riley and Tim Ball prompted late checkups.
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Austin Golfers Eye 2nd State Crown in Row
Austin High golfers seek a second state title at the 1968 state tournament in Minneapolis. Co captains John Stephenson and Larry Lenoch return from last year along with Randy Nelson and Brian Helland, with Greg Snater entering as an individual. Friday’s 36 hole event starts at 10 30 a m at the University of Minnesota golf course teeing off on holes 1 and 10. Austin departs at 5 30 a m.
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Minnesota high school baseball tournament field grows
The 1968 Minnesota State tournament nears half completion with Moorhead and Austin advances joining Region victors Glencoe Highland Park Edina and Mankato as contenders. Regional results include Fairmont eliminating Mankato and New Ulm upset by Glencoe, Highland Park one hitter Jeff Ward, and Moorhead remaining from last year.
Busy Day for Austin High Baseball Champs
The Region One champion Austin High baseball team will practice at 1:30 p.m. at the Athletic Field and pose for photographer Her ald before resting for the American Legion opener against Fairmont at 3 p.m. at Marusion Park. The same lineup from Wednesday's title win will compete, finalizing its roster for next week's Minnesota State prep tourney in St. Paul.
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Weather boosts Minnesota anglers as bass and northerns bite
Strong warm spell lifts fishing across Minnesota with 10 pound walleyes and big northerns reported in Brainerd Ely and International Falls. Anglers in Fergus Falls Alexandria Walker and nearby lakes notch limits and sizable bass and panfish totals amid improved conditions.
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Pepitone's Grand Slam Beats Chance and Twins 7-2
New York Yankees rout Minnesota 7-2 as Joe Pepitone belts a grand slam after Horace Clarke and walks load the bases. Dean Chance struggles in the first inning and Mel Stottlemyre pitches six strong for the Yankees. The Twins’ only run comes on Harmon Killebrew and Tony Oliva back-to-back homers. The series ends as Minnesota heads to Washington for a four game set.
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Austin High Thinclads Aim for School Records at State Meet
The Aus tin High track team eyes multiple school records at the two day state meet starting Friday at Macalester College. Finals begin Saturday at 2 45 p.m. Defending Moorhead and contenders St Louis Park Mankato Richfield Edina and Two Harbors are in the mix. Austin fields four individuals and a relay team with Heffern in the mile Owens in the 120 yard high hurdles Weber in the 100 and 220 dashes Jacobson in the high jump Keller Kane Kraske on the 880 yard relay. Dry weather and fast track times are hoped for on the Macalester surface.
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REGION ONE BASEBALL FINALS READY IN AUSTIN
Regional action features Austin beating Faribault 1 in the final. In Region Two semifinals Fairmont tops Mankato 6 to 5 while Lakefield wins 5 4 over Worthington. Glencoe defeats New Ulm 3 1 in Region Three. St. Paul Highland Park 5 0 over Stillwater in Region Four. Edina 3 0 over Mpls Central in Region Five softball. In other scores Cavern 20 Rebel Red 9 and Tommy's 7 Rebel Blue 0. Turf 7 Sears 6. Queen's Men 12 Jaycees 8.
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Pirates Hold Scout Camp at Marcusen Park in Minnesota
The Pittsburgh Pirates announce a tryout camp at Marcusen Field in Austin Minnesota on Saturday June 22 led by Scouting Supervisor Gene Baker with Otis Roby assisting. Check in at 9 a.m. and workout until 1 p.m. Eligible players must be 16 and American Legion concerns require written approval. Players supply gear. Pirates provide other equipment and may reimburse travel and living costs for those who sign with Pittsburgh Organization Clubs.
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Players Pick Up Uniforms Ahead of Legion Home Opener
Coach Paul Sanders urged Austin American Legion Asquad players to collect their uniforms Friday at 6 p.m. at his house. The Legion opens Saturday at 3 p.m. at Marcuson Park against Fairmont in a Southern Minnesota League game.
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Embarrassment Briefly Forgotten as Cards Top Astros
The Houston Astros pulled a hidden ball trick on St. Louis as Julian Javier was ruled out at second in the seventh, but Curt Flood Roger Maris and Cepeda sparked a Cardinals rally in the eighth to win 3-1 and extend their win streak to eight. The Pirates fell 2-1 in 10 innings after an error on a throw from Maury Wills and Jerry May.
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ASJC Golfers Open National Junior College Tourney
Roswell New Mexico a first round summary places the Aus tin State Junior College golf team mid field after an opening 322 at the National Junior College tourney at New Mexico Military Institute. Dan Leimbeck 78 Don Houff 80 Carothers 82 Erickson 82 Larson 87. 29 teams 165 contestants from 43 schools compete.
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Austin Driver Second in MSI Winnings This Season
Rochester advance reports show Gerhard Wollenburg of Austin ranking second in MSI prize money with 256.89 on three dates. LeRoy Sharkey of Rochester leads with 321.80 from three events, while Wendell Kuehn and Dwight Trygstad round out the top five. Phil Prusak set an alltime MSI feature record worth 230.40 at Olmsted County Fairgrounds. Twenty two late model drivers have joined MSI this season including Ron Thomas and Dave Noble.
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Indiana on Top in NAIA Golf
Indiana, Pa., State leads after 36 holes at Bemidji with a 585 team total. Indiana shot 291 in the second round to move from sixth to the top, while Southwest Louisiana stands second at 595 and Bemidji State sits third at 599 heading into the third round.
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