Sweep over No 1 rival boosts ASJC baseball season
Austin State Junior College advances to a division title after a season highlight, a four game sweep of Rochester State JC. The Blue Devils finish 14-8, win Southern Division in Minnesota Junior College Conference, and place in Region 13 and State JC tourneys. Pitchers Sack Schammel Monson Knutson lead a young lineup that steadies after slow start.
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Perkins Sees Bright Future After Hard Playoff Losses
Austin Daily Herald notes two outs doomed a 3-2 loss to Willmar State JC and a 12-4 defeat by Lakewood State JC. Returnees include Knutson, Dolan, Leathers, Johnson, Seltz, McDermott, Monson, Schammel, and Sack. Pitching strong with Monson 7-2, 72 strikeouts. Schammel ERA 2.20. Sack ERA 1.85. Off-season goal: fund trophy case for ASJC Gym lobby.
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Baseball Standings and Schedules From Majors and Minor Details
Major League games listed with matchups including Blyleven and Dobson on the mound. National League standings show St Louis leading, Pittsburgh and New York close, with West standings led by San Francisco. Monday results include Pittsburgh 11 Chicago 6 and St Louis 7 Atlanta 6 in ten innings.
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Gopher Goodwill Tour members inspect Bierman Field progress
Four members of the University of Minnesota Gopher goodwill tour wore hard hats to view the Bierman Field athletic facilities. On the unfinished Athletic Building’s second floor, left to right are Athletic Director Marsh Ryman, Basketball Coach Bill Mussellman, Ticket Manager Bob Geary, and Assistant Football Coach Jerry Annis. They will travel to Austin on Wednesday to address a Rotary Club Kiwanis Club noon luncheon at the Holiday Inn.
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Austin and Mayo clash in regional tournament opener at Owatona
Austin meets Mayo in a Region One baseball playoff at Dartt Park Owatonna starting at 8 p.m. with ace Kurt Best facing Rick Hasley as Austin carries a 15-3 run and eight game win streak while Mayo seeks its first regional title and holds a 10-9 mark after three straight wins.
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Fordtown Legion Holds Wed Practice Ahead of Friday Opener
Fordtown Legion baseball coach Howie Strey leads another practice session on Wednesday at 7 p.m. at the Athletic Field diamond. The Fordtowners open the new season Friday at Albert Lea, with full schedule to be released later this week.
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Oklahoma State QB Faces Five Contenders for Job
Oklahoma State quarterback Tony Pounds posted 1,871 yards and 15 TDs on 133 of 269 passes but also 15 interceptions. He competes with five holdovers and a transfer: Mike Robichaux, John Ballard, Brent Blackman, Don Hardcastle, and Gene Nichol.
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Simmons Saves Win as Cardinals Edge Braves in 10th
Ted Simmons earned a second chance with a 10th inning RBI as the St. Louis Cardinals beat Atlanta 7-6 to keep a half game up in the NL East. Umpire calls and a disputed bunt foul played into the drama, with Simmon’s single scoring Matt Alou after a bunt miscall.
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Bowling Top Five at Echo Lanes
Echo Lanes bowling top five scores listed for Monday mixed and ladies divisions. Men include Bob Schmidt 583 Larry Gullickson 582 Paul Real 567 Arnie Johnson 525 A M Johnson 519. Ladies feature Arlyne Nish 509 Delores Bowers 466 Grace Johnson 449 Becky Pepper 419 Gayle Gullickson 414. Pace Letters results show Cindy Enfield 494 Kay Lang 489 Linda Miller 459 Bev Peterson 457 Rosalie Carroll 412 Wayne Gilbertson 524 Mike Miller 509 Dave Schaefer 494 Dick Carroll 472 Jim Pichner 471.
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Little Falls Wins Region Six Title in State Baseball Tourney Bid
Little Falls captures Region Six title by beating Alexandria 2 1 to advance to the state tournament openers at St Pauls Midway Stadium. John Dengel throws a one hitter with 12 strikeouts in game one and adds a three hit day including a home run in game two despite a scare after colliding with the fence.
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Yastrzemski Dominates Early AL All Star Balloting
Carl Yastrzemski leads the American League voting with 31,645 votes in the first return. Tony Oliva and Frank Robinson follow in the outfield, while Boog Powell and Brooks Robinson top the infield front-runners. 65,000 votes were counted in the initial tally for the July 13 All Star game.
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Giants vs Purple Panthers dominates UCT baseball start
The Giants crushed the Purple Panthers 25 to 3 at UCT Field with pitcher Ron Greenameyer earning the win and Jim McGuiness belting a homer. Meyers took the loss as the league lists coaches for Yanks Pirates Golden Eagles Tigers Giants and Purple Panthers. Games run Monday Tuesday and Wednesday at 6 30 p.m.
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Cretin Defeats Brady for State Independent Schools Title
Bel le Plaine St Paul Cretin, the Herald's top Independent Schools team, won the state tourney title 6-0 over West St. Paul Brady. Steve Friedlander pitched a 3‑hit shutout for his 10th win, as Cretin finishes 20-1, Brady 15-6.
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Future Plans Between Alabama and Mississippi Extended
Alabama and Mississippi chart long term competition through 1987 with gaps during 1972-73 and 1978-79. The two states plan ongoing matchups, indicating extended series beyond immediate seasons.
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