This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 22 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Austin Daily Herald
Location
Austin, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1959
Page
8
Albert Lea defeated the Packers 104 at Hayek Park to move into sole possession of second in the East division. Flores homered as Albert Lea built a 60 lead by the second inning, while Rochester moved a half game ahead of the Packers.
Dick Hellmer of Minnesota allowed six hits and six runs as Albert Lea built a first inning lead before Saxe Roberts, another Gopher product, relieved and halted the bleeding. The blow that chased Hellmer ended his day and sealed the setback.
Rochester Yanks visit Marcusen Park to contest first place in the East division as Austin led the season series 2-1. Jim Lawler seeks to rebound from arm trouble for the Packers against Fred Hoeft while Art Humnker provides relief. other SM League games follow with Albert Lea at Winona, Mason City at Estherville, and Bancroft at Fairmont.
The Moose Lodge staged a late burst to defeat the Brown Derby 11-10 at Northwest Diamond in a City League softball game. Arnold homered for the Moose as Majewski and Modderman also belted homers. Flores sparked Albert Lea with a big night including a homer and five RBIs. Hal Snyder earned the win for Albert Lea despite late pressure from the Packers. Weather looks favorable for Patterson Johansson title bout at Yankee Stadium.
Austin Blues coach Bob Cummins plans lineup changes to boost offense for tonight’s game against the Rochester Red Caps at Mayo Field. Only Dale Becker over 300 presents among regulars. four starters hit under .250. Pitcher Leon Johnson has five hits in 10 at bats with two home runs. Johnson can also play outfield. Dave Perl starred in the opener at Marcusen Park as the Blues blanked the Red Caps. Ron Plath to start tonight with Johnson and Perl available for relief duties.
The Orioles signed Gary Cooper Wilhelm nicknamed Hoyt and assigned him to Bluefield West Virginia in the Class D Appalachian League. The 23 year old, recently discharged from the Army, aims to imitate his brother Hoyt and develop his knuckleball as he pursues baseball as a career.
Crane Chapel wins 10-9 over Church of Christ as Lindy Thurneau throws 12 hits and hits a home run. Our Savior's Lutheran defeats First Baptist 16-11 with 11 hits including homers by White Haugen and Hammer. Bob Smith homer for the losers.
Berkeley California AP Pete Newell decides to stay as Cal basketball coach after three PCC titles and the 1959 NCAA crown. He had considered a move to Washington but remains at California amid policy questions.
Earl Buchholz of St. Louis, an 18 year old, shocked third seed Nicola Pietrangeli 6 4 3 6 7 5 7 5 in a four set match at Wimbledon. He spoke of turning pro soon, noting a recent hospital stay and limited play. The youngster, after major junior titles, displayed strong form and potential amid the 73rd championships opening day.
Mantle drove in six runs with his 16th and 17th homers and a triple while Skowron homered twice as the Yankees beat the A's 11-6 in Kansas City. Turley struggled early, Shantz steadied with five shutout innings, and Mantle and Skowron boosted New York within three games of first as the pennant race tightens.
Floyd Patterson intensifies training as he prepares for the title bout with Ingemar Johansson at Yankee Stadium. The heavyweight champion shows sharpness and fierce determination, promising to prove he is more than a good champion. Patterson’s trainer Dan Florio says he is on edge, growing meaner, and ready to win.
In a pitching rich night three shutouts highlight five American Assn. games. Fort Worth edged St Paul 1-0 as Ellsworth beat Sherry with a two out in the 11th score. Dallas shutout Denver 4-0. Ray Sadecki blanked Charleston 3-0 for Omaha.
In Minneapolis eight teams enter the opening round as title contenders. Little Falls rides a 21 game win streak into a 9 p.m. clash with Washburn, while Greenway Coleraine and Austin Mankato also boast strong 18 1 records. Semifinals set for Wednesday with the championship Thursday night between the two survivors.
Bob McKay and Dale Beckel of the Austin Blues are named to the South squad for the Century League All-Star game on July 7 at Fari bault's Bell Field. The South-North rosters include Quist Anderson Rehwaldt Swenson Baud King Galuska and Ray Brown. North picks Carlson Eldon Maxwell Marston Scanlon McNamara Kispert Thalberg with Cook Koch as utility players. Five pitchers per side selected by managers. the leaders on July 1 determine managers.
Montreal hosted bouts featuring Bob Cleroux stopping Lloyd McKay in the 3rd round, Billy Pickett defeating George Davis in five, Tommy Nethercott earning an 8 round decision over Jean Dulhoste, and Steve Ward outpointing George Kich Ross in Burlington, Vermont.
Baltimore AP report notes crippled children at Kernan Hospital help motivate the Colts as players train daily with hospital staff to improve strength and endurance. Players cited include Johnny Unitas and Gino Marchetti along with Ordell Brause as therapy aids and team role models for both sides.
Sandy Koufax struck out 16 in a 6-2 Dodgers victory over the Phillies on the last day of May. The 23 year old lefty earned his first win and set a major league record for strikeouts in a night game, just shy of Dizzy Dean's NL mark.
Eddie Fisher, 22, threw seven innings of three hit ball with no walks until the seventh as the Giants beat the Pirates 4 1. Known for his knuckleball the Phoenix product joined San Francisco to help cover pitching injuries and impressed with velo unseen by expectations.
Ted Williams returns to left field for the Boston Red Sox tonight after a one game benching. The 40 year old outfielder had been out of the starting lineup since June 14 when manager Mike Higgins sat him down after his average dipped to .189. Williams says he sees the ball well but timing has been terrible and hopes to get going.
Lt. Donald A. Nelson of Minneapolis police scored 858 of 900 to win the pistol title in the Minnesota Police and Peace Officers Association shoot. The Minneapolis team, with Nelson, also captured the team title as the meeting opened Saturday and closes today.
Tele promoters in Rochester report closed-circuit work for Floyd Patterson vs Ingemar Johansson. RCA and Bell technicians install TPT receivers relays and projectors for a 15 by 20 foot screen at Mayo Civic Auditorium Arena. Promoter Ben Sternberg says tickets selling briskly though seats available.
The undefeated Moose Lodge baseball team improved to a stronger record in the Club League Senior division with an 8-2 win over the Eagles at the Athletic Field. Leroy Baruth allowed five hits and struck out 11. The Moose tallied seven runs off Bob Wilt with Ken Mas logging a home run and a double.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.