PACKERS SNAP LOSING STREAK
Packers win 4-1 over Mankato at Marcusen Park behind a complete game four hitter by Gary Underhill. The southpaw held the visitors to singles with one unearned run on a fifth inning fielding error. Underhill improved to two wins in five Southern Minnesota League starts.
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Packers Tie Series as Underhill Excels in Cold Weather
Underhill pitched superbly allowing five walks and eight strikeouts as he stifled Mankato while six errors by the visitors opened chances for the Packers. Scheid bunt stolen base and Carlsons single broke a 1-1 tie in the sixth. Packers later added three unearned runs to win. The Twins lead 2-1 in the series.
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Weather halts S M baseball and delays open
Weather stops two Southern Minnesota League games with Estherville versus Mason City and Fairmont versus Albert Lea postponed. Only Austin at Albert Lea, Mason City at Mankato and Estherville at Fairmont were rescheduled later as a full Sunday schedule looms with lights ready at the Twins park.
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Dison to Replace Gehring at Hayfield
Hayfield Minnesota former Rochester athlete Henry Dison 27 a 1951 Rochester and 1957 Mankato State graduate is named head basketball coach replacing Virgil Gehring 29 who resigns after three years at Hayfield Gehring also led track and posted a 23 35 basketball record Dison has three years as basketball and football assistant and teaches junior mathematics
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Dukes Edge Minot as St. Cloud Stays Hot in League Night
The Duluth Superior Dukes beat Minot 1-0 with help from St. Cloud as Grand Forks fell 3 points back. St. Cloud routed Grand Forks 8-3 while Eau Claire and Winnipeg trailed by a game. Fargo Moorhead fell 10-0 to Winnipeg in a rainout at Aberdeen.
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St Paul Boxer Jim Hegerle Retires After Knockout
St Paul middleweight Jim Hegerle, winner of a KO loss to Leo Owens in Bozeman on April 22, cites severe headaches as the reason for retirement. The 24 year old announced the decision in a letter to George Barton, executive secretary of the State Athletic Commission.
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Pigou and Lausse Meet In Televised 10 Round Bout
France’s Marcel Pigou makes his American debut against Eduardo Lausse in a 10 round middleweight fight at St. Nicholas Arena tonight. The match is set for 9 p.m. CDT and will be shown on NBC television.
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Michigan State Has Aced All-America Picks Since 1935
Michigan State has averaged an All-America football player each year since 1935, a record of consistent high-level talent production for the program in East Lansing.
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Miller Pitching Spell Snapped by Colonels
The Louisville Colonels beat the Millers 3-1 at Minneapolis to move two games up in the American Association pennant chase. Houston tripped Charleston 8-5. St. Paul crushed Indianapolis 6-0. Denver lost 9-3 at Dallas Fort Worth, leaving Louisville and St. Paul ahead in the standings. Bob Lennon and Dan Gatta delivered a two run fifth for St. Paul as Indianapolis struck 10 singles but failed to sustain big innings.
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Rain Delays Century League Games
Weather suspends two Century League games with the Austin Blues at Red Wing and Owatonna at Kenyon postponed. Makeup dates to be announced. Sunday action set for Austin at Kenyon Owatonna at Bloomington and Cannon Falls at Red Wing.
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Church of Christ Beats Holy Cross in YMCA Softball
The Church of Christ defeated Holy Cross 8 to 5 in a YMCA Church League softball game at the Athletic Field Wednesday. Harold Jenson limited Holy Cross to seven hits, his team collecting 11 off Wilmot and Augustine, and he hit a triple to aid his own cause. The Church of Christ next plays Mission Lutheran of St Ansgar Monday at 8 p.m.
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Dairy Night at Marcusen Park Draws Big Crowd Expected
Final plans for a colorful Dairy Night at Marcusen Park feature a 7 30 p m start with Dairy Princess Kathleen Sheedy of Austin plus attendants Marilyn Christianson Kathy Peterson and Nina Mae Gunderson. The Packers meet Albert Lea at 8 15 p m as fans compete in a tug of war between Mower and Freeborn County farmers and bid for dairy prizes. Free milk will be distributed to all fans.
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Moose Softballers Compete in Owatonna Tournament
The Austin Moose softball team plays in the second annual Southern Minnesota Softball tournament at Morehouse Park Owatonna. Austin is among 16 teams facing Hamernik's Bar Winona in a 10:30 a.m. Saturday opener. Semifinals are 4:30 p.m. Sunday with the title game at 7:30 p.m.
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Open Golf Tourney Starts With Souchak Lead
The 60th National Open at Cherry Hills began with Mike Souchak in front at 68 after three-under par. Notables like Jerry Barber and Henry Ransom posted 69s, while Tommy Bolt faced a dramatic setback and a $100 fine for conduct unbecoming a pro after several water hazards and a club toss.
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Gophers and Trojans Maintain Clean Slates in Omaha
Minnesota and Southern California each stand 2-0 as the College World Series progresses in Omaha. USC beat Boston College 5-2 after rain delay, with Willie Ryan driving in two in the eighth and Hankammer settling late. Minnesota eyes a 9:30 p.m. showdown. coach Dick Siebert pitches Nathe or Bertelsen in a bid for another win.
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Dodgers Pirates Open Three Game NL Series In Tight Standings
Dodgers seek revival as they face the Pirates, leaders of the NL, after a 10-6 win over the Phillies. Pittsburgh swept San Francisco 10-7 to extend their margin, with Vern Law and Stan Williams slated to duel. Moon and Howard homered for Los Angeles as Podres won his fourth in five starts.
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A's Defeat Yankees as Orioles Seize A.L. Lead
The Kansas City A's crushed the Yankees 9-1 erasing New York’s chance at the American League top spot. Baltimore moved into first place after beating Cleveland 3-2 in 11 innings as Ron Hansen homered. White Sox beat Washington 10-4 and Detroit edged Boston 6-5 in 10 innings with Ted Williams' 499th home run.
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Firemen's Russell Pitches No-Hitter for 6-0 Win
Firemen beat the Bobcats 6-0 as Steve Russell hurled a no hitter. VFW edged Moose 5-4 in eight innings behind O Shaughnessy’s triple. Eagles routed Lansing 16-12 at Ellis with Clayton Hoff hitting a grand slam. Four two inning games to follow at Marcusen Park at 6:45 p.m.
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Pacific Coast League scores and standings update
Tacoma beat Spokane and Portland 9 to 3 in a league outing. Other results include Lake Sacramento 6 to 3, and international games Columbus 2 4, Buffalo 0 5, Toronto 1 3, Havana 0 6, Montreal Miami 0, Richmond 5, Rochester 0.
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Lansing Corners Dominate City League Softball
Lansing Corners outscored the Merchants 8 to 2 at Northwest diamond to improve to 5-1 while the Merchants and Moose Lodge sit 2-2. Lansing Corners collected nine hits led by Smith with two homers, Carey allowed five hits, and Sam House homered for the Merchants. A four run seventh sealed the win. Next action Monday features Brown Derby vs Moose Lodge at 8 p.m.
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Sioux Indian Shoot Opens in Blooming Prairie
The 37th annual Sioux Indian trapshoot opens at the Blooming Prairie Gun Club in Minnesota. The three day event features the Preliminary Handicap with 100 targets, International, Monkey Shoot, and two Sioux Indian championships. Sunday continues with the second half of the Sioux Indian Singles and concludes with the Handicap Championship at 10 am.
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Mizell's 166 pitches spark Pirates win over Giants
Vinegar Bend Mizell pitched 166 pitches over eight innings before leaving in the ninth as the Pirates beat San Francisco 10-7. The win left Pittsburgh with a four game lead over the second place Giants, with manager Danny Murtaugh praising Wilmer for a long workday.
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Entries Open for Austin Aquacade Swim Meet
The annual Austin Aquacade, the first outdoor swimming meet in the state, closes entries at midnight on June 28. The AAU sanctioned event at Austin Municipal Pool July 9–10 features 33 events each day, divisions by age, preliminaries mornings, finals afternoons, and awards for top relay and individual teams.
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Scores From The American Association Matchups
The American Association results show Houston defeating Charleston 8 to 5 and Louisville beating Minneapolis 5 to 1. St Paul won 6 to 0 against Indianapolis, while Dallas Fort Worth triumphed over Denver 9 to 3.
Rinehart Leads Large Cedar River Archery Shoot
Rinehart fired 672 to win the men's Class A event at Todd Park in Cedar River Archery Club competition. Lyle Sellers won Class B with 642, Chuck Le Barron 500 for Class C, Denny LeBarron top Boys Intermediate, Arlen Chesin top Junior Boys with 465, Colleen Nelson 366 for Class A women, Linda LeBarron 232 for Girls Intermediate, Marjorie Koenig 437 for Junior Girls.
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Patterson Heavier for Title Match
Floyd Patterson weighs 188 or 189 pounds for his comeback bout with heavyweight champion Ingemar Johansson in Newtown. Johansson, at 196 pounds, expects to win with his power while Patterson believes extra weight will boost speed and punching力. Patterson aims to increase impact after a prior 7th round defeat, and Johansson plans a five day rest before the fight.
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