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Newspaper

Austin Daily Herald

Location

Austin, Minnesota, United States of America

Date

Jun 12, 1961

Page

11

Feigner fires no-hitter in 36th showcase at Marcusen Park

More than 3,000 fans watched Ed Feigner’s four man tour defeat the Moose as Feigner pitched a no hitter the current season. Carl Miller limited the Moose to five hits and one run on a seventh inning score. Feigner’s feats included blindfolded pitching to two batters in the fifth and pitching from second base in the sixth.

Marcusen Park Eddie Feigner Carl Miller The Moose Feigner Blues Arthur Cummins

Thomas Never Sure He Did Right Thing

Houston AP report says Eldrewey Stearnes, director of the Progressive Youth Association, failed to convince track star John Thomas that boycotting the Track Meet of Champions was right. Thomas, world record high jumper, cited segregated seating as the reason for 20 Negro athletes' withdrawal. Stearnes, 27, organized the protest and called Thomas an insult to his race. He noted letters from Jackie Robinson and others and said Tennessee A&I’s president advised Boston not to compete.

Houston, Tex John Thomas Thomas Eldrewey Stearnes Progressive Youth Association Stearnes Texas Southern University Negro Association Houston Jackie Robinson Tennessee A&i Ralph Boston Boston

Iowa Golfer Beats Palmer in Match at Waveland

Des Moines professional Jack Hall defeated U.S. Open champion Arnold Palmer 67 to 66 in an exhibition at Waveland Golf Course. Hall parred all holes except none. Palmer bogeyed the first and last with five birdies in between. Floren Di Paglia shot 72 and Joe Brown 76.

Des Moines Arnold Palmer Jack Hall Waveland Palmer Hall Floren di Paglia Joe Brown

White Sox and Athletics swap four for four

Chicago and Kansas City completed a four for four deal sending Ray Herbert Don Larsen Andy Carey and Al Pilarcik to the White Sox in exchange for Bob Shaw Gerry Staley Wes Covington and Stan Johnson. Al Lopez called it a good deal for Chicago while Charles Finley and Frank Lane touted the trade’s potential and eagerness from Joe Gordon to make the move.

Chicago Chicago White Sox Kansas City Athletics Ray Herbert Don Larsen Andy Carey al Pilarcik Kansas City Bob Shaw Gerry Staley Wes Covington Stan Johnson al Lopez White Sox Baltimore A's Frank Lane Hank Greenberg Joe Gordon

Rangers extend win streak and move up in the standings

The Dallas Fort Worth Rangers won their sixth straight game by beating Houston 7-6 to climb from fifth to third, narrowing the gap to league leader Louisville. Louisville split results, losing 4-3 then winning 5-2, while Indianapolis edged Omaha 4-3 and dropped the nightcap 8-5.

Dallas Fort Worth Rangers Louisville Indianapolis Rangers Houston Denver Omaha

Boxing results from New York and Manila cards

Archie Moore of San Diego outpointed Giulio Rin pone of Italy in New York. Hey Asis of the Philippines knocked out Sontichei Kanongsku of Theiland in Manila.

New York Archie Moore San Diego Calif Giulio Rinpone Italy Manila Asis Philippines Sontichei Kanongsku Theiland

Rinehart Tops Cedar River Archery Shoot

Haven Rinehart won the Expert AA title with 520 at the Austin Archery Range in Cedar River League action. Bob Kadlee trailed with 496 as Jack Bundy Jr placed third with 430, followed by winners in Expert A and B and various divisions including women and youth categories.

Austin Haven Rinehart Rinehart Bob Kadlee Jack Bundy Jr

Hawkeye Futurity Won by Emmett Barton of Tampa

Des Moines report Emmett Barton of Tampa Florida won the $1000 first prize in the Hawkeye Futurity after a late surge over 25 laps. Jerry Blundy of Galesburg Illinois suffered minor injuries in a crash into the west retaining wall.

Des Moines Emmett Buzz) Barton Tampa Fila Jerry Blundy Galesburg Ill

New Richland Tops Elysian In Four-County League

New Richland built an 8-1 victory over Elysian behind Clark's steady six hit pitching in a Four-County League game. Waldorf cruised 18 to 3 over Kilkenny, while Waterville blanked Ellendale 8-0 behind a four hitter by Brandt and Swift. Proebler hit a homer for Waterville as the team totaled 14 hits.

New Richland Clark Elysian Waldorf Kilkenny Waterville Ellendale Brandt Swift Proebler

Kelso to Lead Whitney Stakes Spotlight at Belmont Park

Kelso, the 1960 Horse of the Year, seeks a Whitney Stakes win after another Met Mile victory. Funloving defeats Bowl of Flowers in the Mother Goose, reinforcing Phipps stable dominance as Sunny Jim Fitzsimmons shines with Broadway. Johnny Sellers rides Oink to victory at Washington Park, adding five winners on the day.

Associated Press Bowl of Flowers Carry Back Kelso Belmont Park Aqueduct Jet Cain Hoy Stable Brookmeade Ogden Phipps Funloving B.O.F Belmont Pimlico Acorn Bobby Ussery Sunny Jim Fitzsimmons Dean Broadway Phipps Delaware Park Polly Drummond

Bears Scare Girl Golfers at Tianna Country Club

At Tianna Country Club in Walker Minnesota two bear cubs appeared near the 7th green during Ladies Day. Mrs Stan Peterson and Mrs John Buzzell retrieved their balls and moved toward the clubhouse as they watched for the mother bear, prompting a cautious retreat from the course.

Stan Peterson John Buzzell

Old Archie to Take Act to Europe

Archie Moore plans a Europe tour this summer with exhibitions and several 10 rounders leading to a possible title defense against Lennart Risberg or Ingemar Johansson. Manager Jack Kearns indicated a 100000 dollar payday could come from a match with Harold Johnson.

Old Archie Europe New York Archie Moore Ingemar Johansson Methuselah Ring Jack Doc) Kearns Archie Giulio Rinaldi Madison Square Garden Kearns Edwin Ahlquist Rinaldi Stockholm Moore Lennart Risberg Willie Pastrano Miami Beach Johansson Floyd Patterson Patterson Harold Johnson Philadelphia NBA Johnson

Spring Valley Dominates in Pierce Pepin League Action

Spring Valley Ellsworth and Pepin won Sunday. Ellsworth beat Hammon 8 to 2 behind Lou Johnson who allowed seven hits and struck out 10 with Dave Cashill getting three hits. Pepin beat New Richmond 7 to 1 behind Gene Bauer six hit pitching. Spring Valley blanked Prescott 5 0 with Wayne Spence strong on the mound.

Spring Valley Ellsworth Pepin Pierce- Pepin Lou Johnson Dave Cashill Hammon Johnson Cashill Gene Bauer New Richmond Ray Peterson Chargers Little Wayne Spence Prescott Gene Lessman Spence

Blues Top Bloomington 7-6 in Century League Thriller

Austin Blues score seven runs in five innings to build lead then survive a Bloomington rally in the ninth. Leon Johnson pitched a two hitter into the ninth before Bloomington plated five runs. Johnson earned the win with Cummins handling a late save bid.

Bloomington Minn Austin Blues Blues Leon Johnson Muhdahl Elder Scanlon Evans Carroll Rodeback

UCLA Names Four for NCAA Defense in Ames

UCLA tennis coach J D Morgan announced a four man squad to defend the NCAA title in Ames Iowa starting June 19 The team includes Larry Nagler defending NCAA singles champion Allen Fox defending NCAA doubles champion with Nagler Norman Perry a member of last year s squad and Paul Palmer a sophomore

Los Angeles J.D. Morgan UCLA Ames Iowa Larry Nagler Allen Fox Nagler Norman Perry Paul Palmer

Austin Herald June 12 1961 front page summary

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