White Sox Set for Eastern Swing After Big East Run
The Chicago White Sox head east for a two week road trip through New York Boston Washington and Philadelphia after a 14 game win streak and a thrilling 11 7 comeback win over the Yankees. They hold a two and a half game lead over New York as Boston and Detroit push in behind.
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Austin Prep Nine Wins Big Nine Championship Title
Austin Prep clinched the Big Nine tournament at Northfield by defeating Northfield 3-1 in the opener, Rochester 6-1 in the semifinal, and Red Wing 11-0 in the final. Pitcher Ron Plath opened with four hits allowed, Don Miller homered twice, and Don Weiss limited Red Wing to two hits. Coach Dick Seltz was absent for the trophy celebration as Harold Hastings filled in.
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Red) Hastings
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District Two baseball tournament pairings announced
Five teams Austin Adams Lyle Freeborn and Rose Creek were named for the District Two event at Marcusen park. Athletic director Harold Hastings will run the tournament with games starting at 9 a.m. Austin meets Rose Creek in the opener, then Adams faces the winner at 11 a.m. Lyle plays Freeborn at 1:30 p.m. Finals set for 3:30 p.m.
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Kiner to Wed Indoor Tennis Champion Nancy Chaffee
Nancy Chaffee the 22 year old National Indoor champion from Ventura California and Ralph Kiner Pirates home run leader plan marriage after the MLB season ends in October. The engagement announced at a private party included a two carat diamond ring and a trip for Chaffee to Wimbledon.
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Gorgeous George Headlines Rochester Pro Mat Card
Rochester fans will see Gorgeous George headline a Mayo Civic Auditorium all-star wrestling card on Wednesday night. He faces Dirty Dick Raines in a one fall time limit match while Leo Nomellini and Pat O Connor team against Abe Kashey and Johnny Moody in a tag bout. Otto Kuss meets Howard Cantonwine in a special event match.
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National League Divides Pair as Giants and Cubs Stop Streaks
Brooklyn and Pittsburgh split the twin bill as Ralph Kiner homered twice for the Pirates in the nightcap. The Cubs halted the Giants win streak with a 7-3 victory and Sal Maglie’s nine game run ended. St. Louis narrowed within one of Cincinnati with a 5-4 win over Boston.
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Gilmore and DeRose Lead Packers to 5-3 Victory
Roy Gilmore slugged two homers and a triple as Austin beat Albert Lea 5-3 at Marcusen Park. Carl DeRose won his seventh straight decision, limiting Albert Lea to eight hits, while the Packers piled up 49 hits in the doubleheader and drew 4753 fans.
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Rex Tumbled by Pheasants in Narrow 6 5 Victory
The Aberdeen Pheasants defeated the St. Cloud Rex 6 to 5 as Bud Swartz delivered a bases loaded bunt for the winning run in the bottom of the ninth. Eau Claire Bears split with Sioux Falls Canaries 8 1 and 3 2, while Dan Phalen drove in seven for the Blues 8 2 win over Grand Forks. Fargo-Moorhead Twins edged Duluth Dukes 12 10.
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West Concord Wins Southeastern League Games
West Concord, Dodge Center and Chatfield posted Southeastern league baseball victories Sunday. West Concord defeated Kasson 6-4 as Hardy yielded six hits, Dodge Center beat Stewartville 6-3 behind Coates on eight hits, and Chatfield toppled Kenyon 4-3 on 12 base hits.
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De Vicenzo Wins Palm Beach Round Robin Title
Roberto De Vicenzo of Argentina won the Palm Beach Round Robin golf tournament in New Rochelle, collecting $3000 with a plus 40. Jim Ferrier finished second, twelve points behind.
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Porter Parades to Hot Rod Win at Austin Fairgrounds
Harvey Porter dominated the Speedy Minneapolis hot rod meet at the Austin fairgrounds on Sunday with two firsts a second and a third across four races. He moved ahead of Bernie Wehner in the driver standings while Frank Zrucky shared purse money with second and third places. An axle break by Pug Lund caused a dramatic incident early in heat three as Porter set a 28.5 second time in time trials.
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Legion, Mason City Play Here Tonight
The American Legion junior baseball team coached by Nat Goudy hosts Mason City at Marcusen park in a six o’clock opener followed by an eight o’clock nightcap. Goudy will experiment with the lineup after two weeks of practice. The schedule also shows Austin facing Charles City on July 6 and 15 and Winona on July 7 and 14.
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Robinson Stops De Bruin in Eighth Round
Sugar Ray Robinson defeated Jan De Bruin by technical knockout in the eighth round when the Dutch boxer walked out of the ring.
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Packers 2nd in Golf Test at Northfield Country Club
Walt Lembcke's Austin high school golf team finished runner up in the Big Nine conference tournament held at Northfield Country Club. The Packers posted 501 for 27 holes, behind champion Albert Lea with 477. Bumper Westrum led medalist honors with 111 after rounds of 36 38 37 111. Additional Austin standings included Loel Jan 117 and Ron Anderson 22.
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Redbirds top Kansas City in doubleheader swing
Columbus Redbirds stunned league leader Kansas City twice in a Sunday doubleheader to climb out of the American Association cellar. Jack Crimian pitched two scoreless frames in relief for a 5-3 Columbus win, with Vern Benson delivering a two run homer in the ninth. Milwaukee beat Toledo 5-3 as George Lerchen homered in the ninth, while Louisville edged Minneapolis 5-4 as Taft Wright and Charley Maxall homered. St Paul beat Indianapolis 8-2 behind John Rutherford and Bill Antonello three runs.
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Owatonna and Austin Stay on Top
Owatonna and Austin share the Southern Minnesota league lead at 9-3 after weekend games. Albert Lea beat Rochester 5-3 and 12-6. Owatonna defeated Mankato 11-4 but lost 14-3 to Faribault. Austin took a split with Albert Lea 5-3 and 18-9, and Mankato beat Waseca 6-3.
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Albert Lea Explodes For 20 Hits To Take Nightcap
Albert Lea defeats Austin 18 to 9 in the nightcap at Hayek Park to split the doubleheader. George Sprys belts two homers and drives in six as Rollie Marquardt earns the win over Jim Tweed. House, Campeau also homer, while Davis allows 13 hits in five plus innings.
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Pacific Coast League Standings and Yale boat builder lineage
The Pacific Coast League results show San Francisco 5 0 Hollywood 3 3 Oakland 6 3 Los Angeles 5 0 Seattle 5 5 Portland 0 2 and San Diego 2 0 Sacramento 0 2. Richard Pocock, who builds shells for Yale racing, is descended from an English boat building family and arrived in the United States in 1911.
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Stacyville Surrenders to Lyle 6-3 in League Loss
Lyle defeated Stacyville 6-3 as Stacyville managed only six hits to four by Lyle. Penning earned the win on the mound. Adams led a separate 8-2 victory over Meyer as Johnsburg won 9-2 against Riceville with Miler throwing a two hitter. St Ansgar beat Little Cedar 5-2 with E Kittleson surrendering six hits.
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Bettenhauser Wins 100 Mile Milwaukee Race in Record Time
Tony Bettenhauser won a 100 mile auto race in Milwaukee driving the same car as Lee Wallard in Indianapolis. The record time was 1 hour 6 minutes 38.9 seconds.
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Spring Valley Defeats Harmony in County Baseball Action
Spring Valley edged Harmony 4-2 behind Sikkink six hit innings as Lanesboro beat Spring Grove 5-2 with Powell five hits. Mabel toppled Canton 5-2 as Krismer allowed seven hits and Canton errors aided the win.
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