Tigers Take Indians Scalp in 15-7 Tilt
Detroit jumped Cleveland 15-7 to open a four game set as the Tigers strengthened their AL lead. Cleveland dropped four games behind after losing nine of 12, while Detroit hit four homers and built a two game edge over New York. Lew Krausse was tagged with the loss for Boston as Gene Conley earned the win.
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Three Austin Boys Shine At Regional Jr Golf Meet
Three Austin players finished 4th 5th and 6th at the regional junior golf tournament in Faribault Fran. Pete Deem of Faribault won the 77 hole event with 112. Dick Jones and Dick Davis of Albert Lea were 2nd and 3rd with 116 and 121. Chesin of Austin placed fourth after a sudden death playoff. Pike Hoag of Austin split 5th and 6th with a coin flip deciding Pike’s 5th. Eight from the field advance to the state meet at Anoka Country Club July 13-15 with the winners heading to nationals in Denver August 20-26.
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Reds Rally In Ninth To Beat Dodgers 5-4 In Opener
Cincinnati breaks a ninth inning tie to beat Los Angeles 5-4, pulling within three games of the NL lead. Frank Robinson hits a two run homer, Gene Freese adds a double and Eddie Kasko drives in the go ahead run as relievers quiet the Dodgers.
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West Wins 1st College Grad Tilt
Mary Luster of UCLA starred as the West beat the East 30-20 in the All-America graduation game. Luster earned the Robert F Kennedy MVP, gaining 120 rushing and receiving yards, and 47-yard TD catch. The game drew about 19,000 in Buffalo despite poor weather.
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Mele Named Twins Manager After Victory Over Yankees
Sam Mele was installed as the Minnesota Twins new manager after a 4 0 win over the New York Yankees. Mele replaced Cookie Lavagetto to spark a slump plagued club as Cal Griffith announced the leadership change. Lavagetto, in his 46th year in baseball, expressed no immediate plans while Mele’s prior roles included coach and scout with the Twins since 1957.
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Palmer Expects 270 to Win the Western Open
Arnold Palmer and Don January lead the Western Open at Blythefield Country Club after 36 holes with 135 each. Palmer predicts a 270 total may win if weather cooperates as wind and rain affect scoring. About 2,800 spectators saw 72 pros advance on 36 holes.
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City Golfers Set the Pace in SM Meet
Joe Schneider Jr and Ted Hall of Austin won the best ball tournament in the opening round of the Southern Minnesota Golf Tournament at Owatonna Country Club with a 69. Friday saw two course records by Bob Nelson of Austin, while scores from Jack Black and Chuck Peterson to Jim Vacurra and others ranged from 70 to 77.
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North-South High School Football Classic Backed by State Senator
Minnesota State Senator P J Holand of Austin urged the state league to approve a board action allowing high school graduates to join the North-South All Star game without jeopardizing college eligibility. Proceeds support scholarships and Holand noted the legality concerns hinge on NCAA rules.
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Dairy Night headlines and weekend Austin sports slate
A busy weekend sports page highlights Dairy Night in Austin with 1500 attendees for Moose Skowron Day at the Yank Twins game in Minneapolis and a 2:30 p.m. Sunday Blues versus Owatonna at Marcusen Park. The Packers face Mason City at 7:30 p.m. with dairy princess Nancy Weydert serving milk and Mayor Baldy Hansen officiating at a tug of war.
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Krausse Struggles as A's Fall to Red Sox 5 4
Oakland rookie Lew Krausse Jr despite eight walks and a seventh inning homer by Gary Geiger pitched seven innings, allowed three hits, and struck out seven but lost 5 4 to Boston. He blamed a balky curve and fast ball for the control trouble but earned praise from manager Hank Bauer for his effort.
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Twins crush Yanks 4 0 as Mele era begins with win
Minnesota tops New York 4 0 in Sam Mele's debut as manager after Cookie Lavagetto era. Camilo Pascual hurled solid pitching while Harmon Killebrew drove in all four runs with three hits including a homer. Versalles and Bill Tuttle spark strong defense and timely baserunning as 30,940 fans see Twins deliver a confident victory.
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Austin’s College Athletes Stay Active This Summer
Austin’s top college athletes spend summers variedly as they work and stay in shape. Lyle Cline, a three sport letterman, works as a Hormel salesman and plans to return to Winona State College in the fall as halfback.’autres
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