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Newspaper

Austin Daily Herald

Location

Austin, Minnesota, United States of America

Date

Jun 10, 1961

Page

6

Twins Rest as Baltimore Rain Delays Next Game

Weather halted Friday’s Orioles game after Minnesota beat Baltimore 3-1 the prior day. A tornado near Baltimore prompted the postponement, giving the Twins a chance to rest while pondering a late trade. Paul Giel reached a cash settlement with Kansas City Athletics owner Charles Finley after his retirement and a prior deal involving Reno Bertoia. Camilo Pascual scheduled to start for Minnesota versus the Orioles with Skinny Brown on the mound for Baltimore.

Baltimore Minnesota Twins Twins

MacMurray Coach Resigns for Bemidji State Posts

The wrestling and baseball coach Dwaine Martin, 27, resigned Friday from MacMurray College and will assume coaching duties at Bemidji State. Martin, a Bemidji State graduate, will take over football and wrestling coaching roles at his alma mater.

Jacksonville MacMurray College Bemidji State Dwaine Martin Bemidji

Minor League Results From Pacific Coast League Action

Tacome edged Vancouver 4 to 3 in a close 9 innings. Portland defeated Salt Lake City 6 to 2 in a short game. Seattle beat San Diego 6 to 4 in ten innings.

Tacome Vancouver Portland Salt Lake City Seattle San Diego

Indians Rally Past Tigers 5-4 Behind Phillips Latman

The Cleveland Indians toppled the Detroit Tigers 5-4 in a tight game highlighted by clutch plays from Phillips and Latman. Latman earned the win with key innings while Phillips delivered late offense to secure the comeback.

Indians Rip Tigers Phillips Latman

Standings Shakeup as Detroit Takes Lead with Ninth-Inning Homer

Detroit moved to a 1 2 game AL lead after Bubba Phillips hit a ninth inning homer and Barry Latman hurled 4 2 3 innings of one hit relief. New York stayed within three games of Cleveland with an 8-6 win over Kansas City. Washington swept a twi night doubleheader over Chicago 1 0 and 10 9. Boston won the first of a twi night pair 5 3 as Los Angeles answered 5 1 in the nightcap led by Ryne Duren’s seven straight strikeouts. Minnesota Baltimore was rained out. Phillips drove in the decisive run on a 3 2 pitch from Paul Foytack. Willie Kirkland homered to back Cleveland’s four run third inning. Latman allowed a tying double by Rocky Colavito after relieving in the fifth. The game ended on a unique double play when Johnny Romano caught a foul pop and then nailed a pinch runner attempting to advance.

Detroit Bubba Phillips Barry Latman New York Cleveland Kansas City Washington Chicago White Sox Boston Los Angeles Angels Ryne Duren Steve Boros George Thomas I. Pet Baltimore Minnesota Chicago Cincinnati San Francisco Pittsburgh St. Louis Tenner Milwaukee Philadelphia St. Louis Philadelphi Frank Baumann Danny O'Connell Dale Low Willie Tasby Johnny Klippstein Duren Frank Malzone Pete Runnels Jim Pagliaroni Don Buddin Mike Fornieles Chuck Schilling Gary Geiger Max Sarkont Red Sox Art Fowler Schilling Vic Wertz Bill Muffett Associated Press Don Drysdale Los Angeles Dodgers Reds Chicago Cubs Wally Moon Dodgers Frank Sullivan Don Demeter Phils Drysdale Cards Ken Royer Stan Musial Jim O'Toole Bob Gibson Pirates Ed Bailey Bolby Shantz ElRoy Face Ed Bolin Bailey Giants Orlando Cepeda Cubs Braves Warren Spahn Moe Thacker Spahn Joe Torre Joe Adcock Ed Mathews Lee Maye Maye Bob Alderson

Eddie Feigner's King and Court to Play in Austin Sunday

Area softball fans are invited to an 8 p.m. game at Marcusen Park featuring Eddie Feigner and his four man team in Austin. Feigner, backed by a catcher first baseman and shortstop, boasts 15 seasons and 11 no hitters this year. Also noted are Yankee highlights and Red Sox game actions from the day.

Eddie Feigner Austin Moose Lodge Marcusen Park Feigner

Moore and Rinaldi Clash For Light Heavy Title

Archie Moore, aged 44, defends his light heavyweight crown against Giulio Rinaldi of Italy in a 15 round Madison Square Garden bout. Moore enters as favorite and seeks his ninth title defense, while Rinaldi earned the shot with a Rome decision in October.

Archie Moore Tle Giulio’ Rinaldi Italy Marvel Anzio Madison Square Garden Rinaldi Moore Olympic Sports Palace Rome

Rookie Dick Hutcherson Entered in 100 Lap Fairgrounds Race

59 rookie driver Dick Hutcherson of Keokuk Iowa has entered Austins 100 lap late model stock car race at the Fairgrounds. Hutcherson, a 27 year old Iowa native, led late model standings in 1960 and will drive a 1961 Ford. Johnny Jones of Marshall Minnesota also entered, boosting Minnesota entrants to six as drivers from Iowa Kansas Nebraska Oklahoma Texas Missouri Illinois and Wisconsin make up the field. Three 2:30 p.m. preliminary races set starting positions for the Southern Minnesota championship feature.

Austin Fairgrounds Dick Hutcherson Keokuk Iowa Hutcherson Lowan Minnesota Johnny Jones Marshall Minn. Jones Kansas Nebraska Oklahoma Texas Missouri Ilinois Wisconsin Imca Star

Church of Christ Extends Win Streak With 6-0 Win

Church of Christ remained undefeated at five straight wins by defeating Mitchell Lutheran 6-0 in a YMCA church softball game reported by the HERALD. Kooy earned the win on the mound allowing three hits and nearing a perfect outing.

YMCA The Herald Kooy

A's Twins Reach Cash Settlement Over Giel Trade

Kansas City Athletics announce Minnesota Twins paid cash for pitcher Paul Giel who retired after the deal. Giel and Reno Bertoia were sent to Kansas City for outfielder Bill Tuttle. A's owner Charles Finley calls Cal Griffith cooperative and declines to reveal the exact amount.

Kansas City Kansas City Athletics Minnesota Twins Paul Giel

Packers Blues Hit the Road for Twin Exhibition Games

An exhibition at Marcusen Park forces two Southern Minnesota league games to shift. The Austin Packers visit Freeborn County at Hayek Field with John Stephens starting for Austin. The Packers also play at Marcusen Park Wednesday night. The Austin Blues travel to Bloomington to face the league leaders at 8 p.m. with Leon Johnson likely on the mound.

Marcusen Park Austin Packer Albert Lea Minnesota Emil Scheid Packers Freeborn County Hayek John Stephens University of Eehurler Scheid Eddie Feigner Moose Lodge Austin Blues Leon Johnson Bloomington Bob Cummins

St Paul Open golf event moved to July 6 9

The St Paul Open at Keller Golf Course runs July 6 to 9 with top pros Doug Ford Bob Goalby and the Her bet brothers Jay and Lionel among the field. Bob Peters says tickets are moving and a pro junior event plus golf clinic are set for July 5 with an auto prize for the hole in one. Season tickets cost 7 50 and daily tickets range 2 to 4 dollars. mail orders are welcome.

ST. Paul Keller Golf Course Bob Peters Pioneer Bidg

Pacelli Awards 33 Athletic Letters Across Teams

Pacelli High School awarded 33 athletic letters for the past school year Athletic Director Bill Marton announced Baseball earned 13 letters from an 11 3 season Track followed with 13 awards for a state runner up finish Region 5 basketball tied with seven letterwinners Names listed include Baseball Fred Sippel Michael Perl Maurice Joel Le Roy Baruth Art Clennon Brian Callahan Dan Daly William Combs Jerry Kurina Gary Heimer Richard Wacholtz James Mertensotte David Heimer Track Michael Seery Richard Brown Paul Chase Wendy Ettmeyer Jim Dooley Bob Quinn Ed Hanson Brian Callahan Mike Whalen Jerry Kurina Bill Goblitsch Gary Gondreau Hector Baldus Basketball James Rockers Maurice Joel Michael Seery James Mertensotte Edward Hanson William Goblitsch William Jahr Mgr.

Fred Sippel Michael Perl Maurice Joel LeRoy Baruth Art Clennon Brian Callahan Dan Daly William Combs Jerry Kurina Gary Heimer Richard Wacholtz James Mertensotte David Heimer Michael Seery Richard Brown Paul Chase Wendy Ettmeyer Jim Dooley Bob Quinn Ed Hanson Mike Whalen Bill Goblitsch Gary Gondreau Hector Baldus

Jersey City blanks Syracuse in IL game

International League action saw Jersey City defeat Syracuse 3 to 0. Other IL games postponed while American Association contests included Indianapolis 4 Denver 3 and Omaha 6 Lewisville 5.

Jersey City Syracuse Indianapolis Denver Omaha Lewisville

Track meet near records despite boycott by Negro athletes

At the sixth annual Meet of Champions in Houston, 20 Negro entries withdrew in protest of segregated seating, leaving stars like John Thomas Ralph Boston Hayes Jones Anthony Watson George Keer and Stone Johnson absent. Don Bragg set a meet pole vault record 15 ft 3⅝ in. Earl Young and Cliff Cushman also posted meet records before the withdrawals.

Houston, Tex John Thomas Ralph Boston Hayes Jones Anthony Watson George Keer Stone Johnson U.S Don Bragg

Drysdale Delivers Four-Hitter In 3-1 Dodgers Win

Don Drysdale pitched a four hitter for his first win in a month as the Dodgers beat the Phillies 3-1 to pull within a half game of the NL lead. Wally Moon hit his 11th homer in the fourth to break a 1-1 tie. Drysdale (4-3) struck out seven.

Slugfests Highlight Northern League Action Friday

Grand Forks swept a doubleheader over St. Cloud 15 to 4 and 8 to 3 while Aberdeen toppled the Eau Claire Braves 13 to 10 in ten innings. The league race tightens as St. Cloud falls behind and Aberdeen gains in the standings.

Grand Forks St. Cloud Aberdeen Eau Claire Braves

Navy Crew Star Alan Shepard Left Small Footprint on Varsity Rowing

Naval Academy memories recall Alan Shepard as the smallest heavyweight crewman who held a varsity seat for three years while also trying football and sailing. Teammates emphasize his nerves in the clutch and his lasting impact as a spaceflight pioneer who beat bigger rowers for the seat.

Shepard America Naval Academy Navy Tip Goes William Jenkins Jr Seattle, Wash

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