Packers Triumph 9-5 Over Albert Lea in SM League
Austin Packers beat Albert Lea 9-5 in Southern Minnesota League action. Key fourth inning rally produced five runs including a bases loaded walk and two-run hits. Albert Lea's Ron Bodine and Herb Banten contributed early runs. Tim Schmitt and Burt Tracy sparked late scoring for Austin.
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Minnesota
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Austin
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Steffens
Ron Bodine
Herb Banten
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Herb Banton
Tim Schmitt
Tracy
Schmitt
Rose
Schumacher
Larry Scheid
Dave Long
Hoffman
Stephens
Peterson
Iowa Driver Derr Captures 100-Lap Late Model Crown
More than 3,000 speed fans watched national champion Ernie Derr of Keokuk Iowa win the 100 lap championship at the fairgrounds earning the lion’s share of a 2500 purse. Dick Hutcherson and Ramo Stott finished second and third as 18 cars started the race. Derr led from lap one and held off a late challenge while top honors also went to Derr and Stott in two preliminary races. IMCA late models move to Owatonna next Sunday at 2:30 p.m. with a 100-lap feature.
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Keokuk
Iowa
Fairgrounds
Dick Johnson
St. Paul
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Stott
Jerry Kaufman
Chub Liebe
Bob Reynolds
Minnesota
Owatonna
Mason City Blank Mankato In S M League Showdown
Mason City held a five hit shutout of the Mankato Twins to stay atop the S M League. A lone run in the third inning came via three straight outs and sealed the win for Mason City as Bohannon and Klumber held Hank and Jefferson scoreless.
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Skyline Conference disbands paving new league ties
The Skyline Conference breaks up effective June 30 1962 with Utah Wyoming Brigham Young University and New Mexico free to join a new league with Arizona and Arizona State. Utah State Colorado State University Denver Montana face orphan status as football schedules extend to 1963 and new affiliations are pursued.
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H B and Leo Set For All Star Card in Albert Lea
In Albert Lea Minnesota H B Haggerty faces Leo Nomellini in the main event at the National Guard Armory. A prior spring disqualification incident involved Haggerty requiring police at the scene. Nomellini aims for a win to threaten a bout with world champion Verne Gagne. A midget tag team match features Little Beaver in the semi final, while Stan Kowalski meets Jack Pesek in the 8:30 p.m. opener.
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Stan Kowalski
Jack Pesek
Twins Rally For 10 5 Win Over Red Sox In Doubleheader
The Minnesota Twins defeat Boston 10 5 in the nightcap after an 8 2 loss in the first game. Key hits include Jim Lemon and Harmon Killebrew homers, with Jack Kralick earning the win and Don Schwall taking the loss in the second game. Arrigo debuts on his 20th birthday as the Twins move within a half game of eighth place.
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Boston
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Don Buddin
Jackie Jensen
Harmon Killebrew
Bob Allen
Spring Grove and Rochester Set for Region One Final
Spring Grove faces Rochester Tuesday night at Marcusen Park in the Region One baseball final. Spring Grove advanced by beating Austin 3 0, while Rochester crushed Kenyon 12 2. The winner moves to the state tournament in St Cloud June 19 21.
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St. Cloud
Horseshoe Tossers Invite Meeting at Local Pool Pit
A meeting is set for 7:30 tonight behind the municipal swimming pool for all horseshoe throwers. The group will discuss plans for a summer program and activities.
McAllister and Baker Gain Glory at Chateau Speedway
Don McAllister wins the feature at Chateau Speedway Lansing after a slow heat. Verlin Eacker tops the semi feature and places second in the feature after starting 14th. Ole Brun finishes third in the feature with Gaylen Rogers and Ronnie Thomas next. Old Stocks winner Dennis Arthur leads a list with Dennis Klingins and Rod Apple following. Next week shifts to point-system racing for a season trophy. Powder puff races between women drivers set for two weeks ahead.
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Chateau Speedway
Lansing
Floyd Matter
Dick Kaupcha
Loyd Dostal
Floyd Waletski
Dennis Arthur
Dennis Klingins
Rod Apple
Chateau
David Noble
Bill Barast
Ron Kester
Kenney Cooney
Verlin Ecker
Loyd Dostel
Floyd Woletzki
Ole Brun
Gaylen Rogers
Ronnie Thomas
David Kiingful
Lyle Upsets Rose Creek in North Central League Baseball
Johnsoin Lyle and Johnsburg won Sunday in the North Central league with Lyle beating Rose Creek 3-2 on four-hit pitching by Emerson. Johnsburg edged Meyer 2-1. Rose Creek and Lyle had a 2 4 1 listing while Adams and Stacyville postponed due to rain and wet grounds.
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Steeyville
Reds Sweep Double Bill to Take NL Lead
Cincinnati Reds strengthen push toward first place by sweeping a 2 game 93 doubleheader from St Louis. Freese drives in four and his 12th homer, Hunt earns sixth win as Hutchinsons club moves four percent ahead of Dodgers in NL race. Dodgers beat Phillies 6 3 as Koufax earns sixth straight win with Moon homer.
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Freese
St Louis
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Hunt
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Sandy Koufax
Phillies
Wally Moon
Lee Walls
Philadelphia
How They Stand Vern Law to pick up his third Pittsburgh triumph
Vern Law to secure his third win for Pittsburgh after relief by Bob Friend in a game where Matty Alou homered off Law. Richie Ashburn contributed key hits for both Chicago and the Braves split, while Warren Spahn earned his seventh win with two scoreless relief innings and a three run homer. Joe Torre drove in the winning run in the ninth for the Braves in the opener.
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Warren Spahn
Joe Torre
Spahn
Danny O'Connell
Washington
Joe McClain
Steve Boros
Detroit
Tigers
Twin Hill
Norm Cash
Yogi Berra
Roger Maris
Mickey Mantle
Ralph Terry
Roland Sheldon
Indians Survive Piersall Injury Rally For Two Wins
Cleveland edges Kansas City 7-3 and 4-3 as Chuck Essegian belts two homers in the opener and a ninth inning double caps the nightcap. Dick Stigman and Barry Latman deliver relief wins to keep the Indians first in the AL. Yankees and Twins also post wins as Detroit and Chicago split.
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Associated Press
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Chicago Fire
Kansas City
Jimmy Piersall
Indians
Legion Nine Open Season Against Mason City Tonight
Dick Seltz’s Austin Legion opens the season at Marcusen Park against Mason City Iowa at 8 p.m. Art Clennon is named the starting pitcher for the matchup.
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Iowa
Marcusen Park
Seltz
Art Clennon
Hogan predicts 284 or 285 for U S Open at Oakland Hills
Ben Hogan, winner in 1951 with 287, says 284 or 285 could win this year’s U S Open at Oakland Hills. He notes weather and pin setup affect the target and praises course changes widening fairways and removing hazards. About 150 players chase $60,000 in prize money at the 6,907 yard par 70 layout. Doug Higgins of Fort Worth will hit the opening ball.
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Fort Worth, Tex
Karen Schull Wins Southeast Golf Tourney at Fort Madison
Karen Schull of Kansas City Missouri won the Ladies Southeast golf tournament at Fort Madison Iowa on Sunday finishing with a 73 for a 36 hole total of 151.
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Iowa
Karen Schull
Kansas City
Major League Leaders in Batting and Fielding Stats
Key American and National League leaders include Piersall of Cleveland with a .371 average and 79 hits, Cash of Detroit at .370 with 0 RBIs, Mantle of New York leading in runs and home runs, plus Cepeda and Aaron atop RBIs in the NL. Pitching leaders feature Grant and Latman of Cleveland with 1.000 ERAs and Koufax and Drysdale leading strikeouts.
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Buffalo
Koufax
Los Apeles
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American Vets Return to Turnberry for British Amateur
Three American veterans in their 40s arrive at Turnberry to challenge the British Amateur. Jimmy McHale from Philadelphia, Peter Grant of Phoenix, and John Penrose of Miami seek upset potential as 26 Americans join about 200 entrants. Defending champion Joe Carr, a 39-year-old Irishman, eyes another title as seven rounds stand between finalists and a 36-hole playoff.
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Jimmy McHale
Peter Grant
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Miami
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150 Boys Vie in Iowa Junior Golf Title
About 150 boys will compete for the Iowa junior golf title at South Finkbine course in Iowa City this week. The meet runs Tuesday through Friday and is open to Iowa golfers who have not yet reached their 18th birthday at the start.
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