Blues Rally to 14 Inning 5-4 Win Over Owatonna Aces
Austin Blues defeat Owatonna Aces 5-4 in 14 innings at Marco Park to move into a tie for second in Century League. Leon Johnson pitched 14 innings with 19 strikeouts for Austin while Bert Green misplayed a ball that allowed the winning run. The game featured stellar defensive plays by Nordeen Haldorsen and Bob Osborn and sets up a rematch in Owatonna Thursday.
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Cash Draws Interest as Potential MVP
Detroit Tigers first baseman Norm Cash emerged as a leading MVP candidate and potential triple crown in 1961 after slugging three home runs in a day. The Tigers, buoyed by Cash, split a doubleheader win over Washington as Chicago White Sox posted their 10th straight victory, sweeping the Senators. Al Lopez’s White Sox won 7-3 and 6-3, boosting their run.
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Pirates
Wynn Hawkins
Jim Bunning
Jimmy Piersall
Yankees Tie Twins 8-4 as Howard and Killebrew Impress
New York overpowering Minnesota 8-4 in St Paul as Elston Howard belted a three run homer in the sixth and Harmon Killebrew slugged his 22nd homer of the season. Twins rally efforts falter behind starter Jack Kralick and a developing bullpen. Yankee win heights crowd to 101,291.
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Yanks
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Bill Tomb
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Richmond
Ced ar Valley Archery Club Chief Rinehart Places Thirty Ninth
Hinsdale Illinois Haven Rinehart president of the Ced ar Valley Archery Club shot 1292 to finish 39th in the National Archery Association tournament Sunday. Dayton Sherman of Madison Wisconsin won the tourney with an eight match total of 2229.
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Schneider Finishes Second in SMGA Play
Joe Schneider Jr. of the Country Club shot 109 over nine holes in the Southern Minnesota Golf Association Tournament at Owatonna Country Club, two strokes behind winner Les Fields of Rochester. Wayne Breck finished third. Dor Erickson and Don Nelson won secondary flights. Schneider also won Friday in the opening best ball event with Ted Hall, posting 69 to beat Jack Black and Chuck Peterson by one stroke.
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Moose Skowron Day draws big crowd at Metropolitan Stadium
Moose Skowron hits a home run as 5,000 plus Austin area fans attend Moose Skowron Day at Metropolitan Stadium. The Yankees beat the Twins 107 in a crowd of 35,199 with Dairy Night and multiple supporters helping fund the $600 pledge to the Multiple Sclerosis Society.
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Mower County
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Packers
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Packers Fall In Season High Crowd at Marcusen Park
About 450 fans witnessed Mason City Braves defeat the Packers 14-10 at Marcusen Park. John Stephens allowed four first inning hits as Mason City scored five runs, while Frank Brown closed with one hit allowed in the ninth. Packers rallied for six runs late but fell short. Parading Mower County Dairy Princess Nancy Weydert highlighted pregame events.
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Arlich Signs for Bonus With Houston Colts
ST. PAUL AP The most sought after pitcher in Minnesota high school circles signed with the Houston team of the National League for an estimated 45 000. Don Arlich who pitched North St. Paul to its first state title was approached by many big league clubs. He had a 15 0 season with a high strikeout rate. The Colts also signed Marv Dutt from the University of Arizona. Arlich will report to Jacksonville Florida and Dutt to Salisbury North Carolina in minor league assignments.
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University of Arizona
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Bismarck
N.C
Jacksonville
Fla
Salisbury
Los Angeles
Washington
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Palmer wins Western Open with 271 and $5,000 prize
Arnold Palmer captures the 58th Western Open at Blythefield, finishing 13 under par with 271 total and earning $5,000 plus a chest of drawers. Sam Snead was runner up at 273, while Gene Littler tied for seventh and Gary Player tied for 11th in the final standings.
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Miami, Fla
Sam Snead
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Gary Player
Adams blank St. Ansgar 6-0 in North Central league game
Ray Rosenbaum pitched a two hitter as Adams defeated St. Ansgar 6-0 in Iowa City Sunday night. Adams jumped to a four run lead in the first inning, added one in the second and the final run in the fourth. Rosenbaum, Noterman, Junger, Longworth and Kittleson contributed for Adams.
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Piersall Back To Old Scuffling Tricks In Indians Opener
Cleveland center fielder Jim Piersall, known for fiery onfield antics, was struck on the right wrist by a pitch from Jim Bunning in the Indians opener with Detroit. The incident sparked a near brawl as both dugouts emptied. Piersall sat out the next day with a tender wrist while labeling Bunning as throwing at him. Bunning denied intent, noting the team led late. Piersall, despite the eruption, is enjoying a strong season at the plate and in the field, hitting around .346.
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Boston
Joe Cronin
Jimmie Dykes
Hansen Holds Slim Lead in State Open
Gene Hansen of Minneapolis led the State Open by one stroke heading into the final 18 holes after a four under par 69 in Sundays qualifying round. Jerry Porter of Hutchinson was second and Kenny Young was third with 71. defending champ John Cook and several others were within reach.
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University of Minnesota
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Hutchinson
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John Cook
John Sawyer
Paul Stoner
St. Paul
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John Ramberg
Ray Hill
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Brainerd
Box Score Totals Show Scoring Details Across Teams
Box score lists totals 46 10 11 for Austin and Mason City with innings and player contributions. Key players include Steffens Brown Tracy Haskins Kirkendoll and Reso. Defensive double plays Scheid Schmitt Callahan. 28 Haskins Cehelen Klunder Brown Schmitt Reso. Home runs by Steffens Tracy Haskins Cehelen Bohenen Berge Scheid.
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Majors Brass Open Meets
Chicago AP report on NL expansion and rising signing bonuses. NL managers study adding New York and Houston with a 10 team format similar to the AL. Drafts, prices at 75000, and potential fines aimed at curbing 100000 plus bonuses to teens. Commissioner Ford Frick seeks ceilings and penalties.
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Lyle Hits Two Homers in Loss to Johnsburg Tilt
Lyle collected two home runs off Bob Arnold and Don Lenz but Johnsburg used 13 hits to beat Lyle 11 to 9 in North Central league play. Jim Steidel pitched three hitters as Osage crushed Rose Creek 7 to 1 in the other league contest.
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Austin Teens Sweep JC Tennis Tourney Finals
Four Austin teenagers triumphed over 43 entrants in the Junior Chamber of Commerce Tennis Tournament at the Athletic Field. Winners include Ron Jarvis, Sue Hastings, Mike King, and Mary Lanning, who advance to the state meet at Nicollet Field in Minneapolis, July 1-2, with top state players heading to the national JC tournament in East Lansing in August 2026.
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Chamber of Commerce
Ron Jarvis
Sue Hastings
Mike King
Mary Lanning
Jarvis
Danny Knutson
Hastings
Kathie Bell
King
Lynn McAlister
Lanning
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Knutson
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Bragg Announces Retirement From Pole Vaulting
New York AP Don Bragg Olympic pole vault champion says he is retiring after finishing tied for sixth at 15 feet at the National AAU championships. Ron Morris of the Southern California Striders won the event with a 15-8 mark, breaking Bob Richards' 15-4-2 record.
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Ron Morris
Southern California Striders
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