Austin Packers win Region One title in 14-1 rout
Austin, led by pitcher Ron Hagstrom and hitter Dave Louk, crushed Lake City 14-1 to capture the Region One baseball title at Marcusen Park. The victory extends Austin’s undefeated streak to 18 and earns a state tournament berth starting June 20 at Metropolitan Stadium Bloomington.
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Dick Seltz
Packers at Mason City Tonight in Southern Minnesota League
The Austin Packers seek a 2-2 league record with a 9 p.m. Austin time game at Roosevelt Stadium against Mason City after a 7-6 10 inning loss to Albert Lea. Mason City aims for its first win. Estherville at Fairmont makeup follows Thursday rainout.
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Swim Club Opens Weekday Workouts for Youths
Austin Swim Club begins summer sessions Monday under coach Dave Nelson with separate novice and club tracks. Registration at Shaw gym or the pool for ages 10 and under and 11-12s, with sessions at outdoor city pool, indoor option if cool, and a planned novice meet later this month.
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Winona Grid Coach Resignsover Teaching Dispute
Gordy Paschka head football coach at Winona since 1952 resigned after a dispute with the administration over his teaching assignment for 1960 61. He seeks release from his contract while remaining signed for the year and notes the matter is a teaching issue not athletics. His teams record stands at 38 29 and 5 in eight years. he also serves as head wrestling coach.
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Wright Wins NAIA Golf Title in Minnesota
Wright, a 6 foot 4 West Coast amateur, captured the NAIA championship in Bemidji with a 285 total after rounds of 72 71 71 71. He had previously won the 1959 National Public Links and left for National Guard training after sealing the NAIA crown.
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Washington State
Stanford to Visit Minnesota for 1966 Football Clash
Minnesota announced a September 24 game against Stanford at Memorial Stadium in Minneapolis. The teams last played each other in a home and home series in 1930 and 1931.
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Demons Extend Winning Streak In Long Night Victory
Des Moines Demons edge Fox Cities 8 to 7 in 13 innings to stretch win streak to 10. Cedar Rapids tops Lincoln 4 0 as leaders shift. Green Bay 12 Sioux City 4 with big second inning surge. Burlington 7 Topeka 0 behind Andress and Sala two hits.
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George Williams
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Sioux City
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Phil Andress
Zschunke Backs Ace at Ramsey Course
Bill Zschunke of Austin aced the 126 yard No 13 hole at Ramsey Golf Club using a nine iron. He played with Dew ey Noel and Don Hilmer. It marked the fifth hole in one at Ramsey this season and the fourth on the par three No 13 hole.
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Dairy Night Contest Set Here June 19
The annual Dairy Night base ball attraction will be held Sunday June 19 at Marcusen Park. The Austin Packers face Albert Lea in a Southern Minnesota League game with P J Holand as general chairman. Events include a tug of war between Mower and Freeborn farmers, dairy product prizes for fans and players, and prizes for top dairy enthusiasts and couples.
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Minor League Results Across Leagues
In the International League Montreal edged Havana 4 to 3 in ten innings while Miami defeated Toronto 3 to 1. Richmond beat Buffalo 5 to 3 and Columbus topped Rochester 10 to 0. In the Pacific Coast League Salt Lake 11 Vancouver 9 while Vancouver 10 Spokane 0 and San Diego 6 Portland 5 Tacoma 9 Seattle 2.
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Giants snap slump as Mays stars in 5-0 win over Braves
Willie Mays ends an 0-for-19 skid with two singles and a three run homer in a 5-0 Giants victory over Milwaukee behind Sam Jones. Pirates fall 9-6 to St Louis, halting their NL lead. Dutch Dotterer hits a grand slam for Cincinnati in a 4-3 win at Los Angeles. Cubs beat Phillies 6-1 as Banks hits his 15th for Chicago. Jones improves to 7-0 at Candlestick. Jackson wins seventh in a row for St Louis.
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Anderson Baseball Plaque Honors Longtime Umpire
Rep Moppy Anderson of Preston received a plaque Friday night for 50 years of service as an umpire and prep baseball leader. The ceremony occurred before the Region One finals between Austin and Lake City at Marcusen Park, with Supt J H Huersers and Harold Hastings presenting. Anderson’s last Region One game was Cannon Falls last year when Austin beat Morristown 6 0 for the title.
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Boston Fires Jurges Seeks Baseball Job
Billy Jurges, 58, was fired as Boston Red Sox manager after a slide to the AL cellar. Interim boss Del Baker will stay on, while Jurges said he will return to baseball elsewhere. Ted Williams and others say no permanent interest in managing.
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Boston Red Sox
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Red Sox
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Boston Press
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Mike Higgins
Ted Williams
Palmer Fires 66 Leads Oklahoma City Open
Arnold Palmer shot a 66 Friday to take a one stroke lead at the Oklahoma City Open after 36 holes. Gene Littler carded 64 to stand second with 135, while Gardner Dickinson and Bobby Goetz were two behind at 136.
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Tex
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Beaumont
Bob McCallister
Yorba Linda
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Johnny Pott
Shreveport
Ernie Vossler
Midland
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Louisville Downs St Paul in 11-4 Remarkable Rally
Louisville opened a 2 game lead in the American Association with an 11-4 win over St Paul after a 17 hit attack. Galen Cisco spun a no hit bid into the seventh inning before Carlos Bernier singled. Cisco finished with five strikeouts and no walks in Minneapolis.
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Howard Koplitz
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Ohio State
Carlos Bernier
Pender Wins Again Wants Shot at Moore
Paul Pender retained the Massachusetts New York and Europe middleweight titles by a 15 round split decision over Sugar Ray Robinson at Boston Garden. Pender now seeks a fight with Archie Moore, with hints of a setup for Gene Fullmer. Robinson earned most of the TV money though the bout was marred by court restraining orders affecting the gate.
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Mantle and Yanks Hip Tribe in tight AL race
Mickey Mantle powered the Yankees to a 4-3 win over the Indians as New York moved within 2 games of first and trailed Cleveland by a half game after Baltimore won. Ditmar won for the Yankees while Mantle slugged his 12th homer in three games. Orioles, Tigers, White Sox also won to keep the pennant chase tight.
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Iowa Golfer Ties For Second At Sunnehanna Amateur
Iowa amateur Jack Rule from Waterloo shot 67 to tie for second after opening round at Sunnehanna Amateur in Johnstown Pennsylvania. Rule trails leaders Juan Antonio Estrade of Durango Mexico and Richard Crawford of Jacksonville Arkansas who matched 66s. Ed Updegraff, formerly of Boone Iowa now in Tucson Arizona, sits third with 68.
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Yanks Sign Hurler From New York Youth Pitcher Heintz
Jerry Heintz a right handed high school pitcher was signed by the New York Yankees on Friday for a sizable bonus.
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Arizona Wins NCAA Opener Over Oklahoma State
Arizona defeated Oklahoma State 2 to 1 in Omaha to open the NCAA College World Series tiebreak round. The game ended around 12:30 a.m. CST after a late start due to a light failure at the stadium. Arizona's Jim Ward and George Scott combined for a tight pitcher duel, with two runs in the sixth inning produced by Chuck Shoemaker, Bill Barraclough, and Allen Hall. Don Wallace scored on Hall's throw miscue to wipe a 1-0 State lead, and state errors fueled the comeback. Schedule listed Minnesota vs North Carolina, Boston College vs Colorado State College, and Southern California vs St. John's.
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Sprint Star Tidwell Ties World Records in Houston Meet
Kansas senior Charlie Tidwell sprinted to a 10.1 for 100 meters and 20.8 for 200 meters at the Meet of Champions, edging Stone Johnson and Dave Sime and moving toward a world record tie. He heads to the NCAA meet to defend the 100 yards title as Ira Murchison and Bobby Morrow had failed to qualify.
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Eau Claire Takes Lead In Tight Northern League Race
Eau Claire grabbed a 12 0 Friday night win over the Dukes to seize a slender spot atop the Northern League standings. St Cloud surged to a 6 4 opener win over Fargo Moorhead. Grand Forks and Winnipeg split doubleheaders as did Aberdeen and Minot with scores listed.
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Thoroughbred Race Meet Here Sunday
The second annual Thoroughbred Meet at Mower County Fairgrounds opens Sunday at 1 30 p m. Six races on a half mile track feature horses from top stables in Minnesota Iowa Wisconsin North and South Dakota with eight entries per race and purses over 500 dollars. Larry Peterson chairs the event promising rain or shine racing and fast action plus stage entertainment between races in the rebuilt grandstand with ample seating.
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