AHS bids for 19th state trip in tough tourney opener
Austin High starts pursuit of a 19th state berth in the Minnesota Baseball Tournament at Owatonna. The Packers face Rochester Mayo in the 8 p.m. opening round at Dartt's Park with heavy rain threatening a delay to Tuesday. Austin, led by pitcher Kurt Best 11-1 and a .311 average, brings a 15-3 mark and eight-game win streak, while Mayo (10-9) arrives with a three-game run and first District 3 title.
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Smock Dominates Early Season at H S Speedways
Austin stock car driver Lee Smock, 23, has surged after a dismal previous season. At H S Speedways, Smock won the 10-lap feature, took first in an 8-lap heat, and placed third in the 10-lap semi feature earning nearly $50 for the night and about $100 for the season.
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Doubleheader thrills as Yanks beat Yankees and drivers race Midwest
Kansas City Royals veteran Fred Patek defends bunt in a 5-2 loss to the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium. In Minnesota auto action, Smock dominates multiple features at H and S Speedways Austin with wins across modified and street stock divisions. Iowa drivers Mes sersmith and Carmody headline the modified feature results and Larry Schmidt seizes semifeature victory.
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Leimbek Wins Ramsey Golf Championship in Playoff
Leimbek and Nelson tied at 72 to force a sudden-death playoff at Ramsey Golf Course. Leimbek birdied No. 1 on his second shot while Nelson parred to finish ahead, with Tom Smith taking third in the championship flight and 90 golfers total competing.
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Austin VFW Sweeps Winona In Twin Bill at Marcusen Park
Austin VFW defeated Winona VFW Buddies 2-0 in game one and 3-2 in game two at Marcusen Park. Doran Schroeder drove in two runs with a bases loaded single, while Chris Todd earned the win in game one with 10 strikeouts. In game two, Kaderabek pitched a nine strikeout gem and delivered the game winning RBI in the fifth. Austin heads to Waseca next Sunday for a league twin bill.
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Heat No Problem for Bobby Allison at Dover Downs
Bobby Allison cooled himself with a trusty air hose as heat threatened. He posted a speed of 123.119 mph on the one mile Dover Downs International track, maintaining control during the grueling Sunday race.
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Memphis Pros, Johnny Neumann settle feud over fine
The Memphis Pros and prized rookie Johnny Neumann appear to have settled their dispute on Sunday, but the team said a $500 fine from earlier still stands.
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Giants Meet Purple Panthers In UCT League Night Action
Austin begins United Commercial Travelers League play with Giants facing the Purple Panthers at UCT Field at 6 15 p m. If rain delays the game will be postponed and rescheduled by both managers. Makeup games are set for Thursdays and Fridays.
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Bowling Top Five At Austin Bowl Women
Pat Beeman rolled 670 and Darlene Schumacher 670 led the top five in the Austin Bowl women event. Marian Raber 667 and Marian Jones 653 followed as the high scorers in a Moon Lite No Tap format.
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Pitchers shine as Blues open 1971 season 9-0
Austin Blue opened the 1971 South Border League by defeating Hayward 9-0 behind strong pitching from Mike Cummings and Nick Lindgren. Cummings yielded one hit in five innings, Lindgren allowed one hit despite three walks, with key hits by Mark Ramlo and Tom Winkels. The Blues host St Ansgar Tuesday, Stewartville Thursday, and St Paul Eastside Saturday at Marcusen Park.
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Austin VFW Junior Golf Tourney Set for June 22
Austin youth age 18 and under are reminded the annual VFW Junior Golf Tourney will be held June 22 at Ramsey Golf Course. The tee time is 8 am with signup at the course before play.
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Miami Group Objected to Canonero II Purchase Option
A Miami group claimed an option to buy Canonero II for under 2 million dollars, but a spokesman for the owner of Kentucky Derby and Preakness winner Canonero II dismissed the bid on Sunday.
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Austin Slow Pitch Church League Plans For Next Season
Plans outline creation of an Austin slow pitch Church League for next season with multiple church sponsored teams in separate leagues. Gar Nash is the contact for interested teams. One Austin mens team currently plays in the City Industrial League and more teams are needed for Thursday night action. Players must be employed by their company and Hormel workers must stay in the same department.
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DOG OBEDIENCE TRAINING CLASSES START DATES LISTED
New dog obedience classes begin in September January and March for residents to join Marvin Mathwig provides contact details 433 9583 Visitors are welcome to watch sessions and plan for Fun Trials at park locations. Boulevard tree maintenance by the Austin Park and Recreation Department now trims on area zones but will only address dead diseased or dangerous trees Private Elm owners urged to remove dead wood to fight Dutch Elm Disease.
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