Weaver weighs youth push to lift slumping Orioles
Orioles manager Earl Weaver signals a permanent youth movement as the team struggles under .500 after 43 games. Veterans Powell, Belanger, Buford, Robinson, Etchebarren and Hendricks falter while youngsters Baylor, Grich, Crowley and Oates increasingly contribute. Weaver cites mixed results but optimism in the kids.
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Earl Weaver
Baltimore Orioles
Weaver
Orioles
Minnesota
Boog Powell
Brooks Robinson
Mark Belanger
Don Buford
Andy Etchebarren
Ellie Hendricks
Don Baylor
Bobby Grich
Terry Crowley
Powell
Belanger
Buford
Robinson
Etchebarren
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Baylor
Crowley
Grich
Oates
Owatonna to Host Total Challenge Series Stock Car Race
Fourteen Minnesota clay track drivers are entered for the first leg at Steele County Speedway in Owatonna starting at 2 p.m. The Midwest Auto Racing Conference event aims to draw over 40 top state drivers, including Dan Prziborowski of Savage and Bob Jusola of Burnsville, for a $12,000 series. Early entries include Jim Calverley, Dave Bjorge, Maynard Campbell, Sonny Morgan, Darrel Heuer, Wally Christensen, Gary Vanous, Dale Baker, Paul Fitzpatrick, Wendell Kuehn, Rich Olson, LeRoy Sharkey Mert Williams, and Jim Malaskey from multiple Minnesota cities.
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Dan Prziborowski
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Paul Fitzpatrick
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Rich Olson
LeRoy Sharkey
Mert Williams
St. Paul
Jim Malaskey
Waseca Slow Pitch Invitational Slated June 17 18
The seventh annual Waseca Men's Slow Pitch Softball Invitational will be held June 17 and 18. The sanctioned tourney charges a $35 entry fee. Teams should send entry blanks and rosters to Dick Hayes at 123 North State Street, Waseca.
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Vikings Sign 16 Veterans Including Tarkenton for 1972
The Minnesota Vikings have added 16 veterans to the roster for the 1972 NFL season, with quarterback Fran Tarkenton among the latest signings, as the team moves to strengthen the squad.
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Fran Tarkenton
Orioles rally as Over-the-Hill Gang promises comeback
Orioles snap five-game skid with an 11-2 win over Minnesota. Bobby Grich belted a three-run homer as veteran stars like Dave Johnson, Boog Powell, and Brooks Robinson supplied hits. The victory narrows the gap to three games behind Detroit in the American League, rekindling pennant hopes.
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Rebs Murphy hits grand slam in UCT baseball
The Ellis Tigers routed the Rebels 18 to 5 in boys UCT Baseball League action on Wednesday. Rebel Tom Murphy homered for the standout moment with Rebs Murphy delivering a grand slam in the third inning. Jorgenson doubled for Ellis and Doug Anderson earned the win. Opening game for both clubs, UCT action resumes Monday June 12 at 6 30 p m at UCT Park with the Pirates meeting the Rebels.
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Sinatra subpoena aimed at sports crime inquiry
A congressional committee plans to subpoena Frank Sinatra after not inviting him to speak on organized crime in sports. The move follows Sinatra’s alleged connections and aims to uncover links between crime and sports figures.
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American League Batting and Power Leaders Highlight 1972
Major League leaders are listed with top batting averages and runs in the American League led by Piniella and Rudi, with runs scored by Harper and To Var. home runs by R.Jackson and Bench pace the NL, while St. Louis and Pittsburgh standouts chase doubles, steals, and RBIs across the season’s early stretch.
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Chi
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Knights of Columbus Twins game trip announced
The Knights of Columbus sponsor a bus trip to the Minnesota Twins game at Met Stadium on June 17. Austin youths may register June 15-16 at KC Hall on Second Avenue NW from 3 to 5 pm. The $2 cost covers game and clinic tickets. buses depart 7 am from North Main Street parking lot. adults chaperone. bring a sack lunch.
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Austin
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Second Avenue NW
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