Junior age golfers to compete in Ramsey tournament
The Austin Junior Chamber sponsors a July 9 event at Ramsey Golf Club for boys 18 and under. The first and runner up will win Coca Cola trophies after 18 hole qualifiers and 27 hole championship rounds. Entry is 1 dollar with signups at Ramsey and the Jaycees aim to make it an annual event.
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Winona Chiefs secure Kindall to boost Southern Minnesota League bid
Jerry Kindall, All-America University of Minnesota shortstop, joins the Winona Chiefs boosting their batting and defense for a first division run in the Southern Minnesota League. He will finish his senior year at Minnesota after this season while moving Art Jacobs to second base and starting Jerry Tully at first.
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Legion Game Reset After Weather Delays At Marcuson Park
The American Legion junior baseball game between Austin and Rochester was postponed due to wet grounds and moved to Saturday night at Marcuson Park. Sig Qvale, the Legion coach, notes 12 players participated in the state high school tournament, finishing a long week after losses to Rochester and Mason City. Indiana's backfield gains speed as Jerome Ward from Gary wins the first triple of the intramural meet, taking the 100, low hurdles, and broad jump, with Ken Hubbart taking the 440 and Tom Kendrick the 220.
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Good Fishing Corner Chatter at Namakan Lake
Lawrence Lange his wife Dee Ann of Austin and daughter reel in their limit of walleyes at Namakan Lake near Orr Minnesota during a short trip. Pro golfer Wally Ulrich of Austin rests an ailing back and prepares to resume tour play after recent home stay and events in Rochester and Sheldon.
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Major League Notes and League Leaders Update
Cleveland climbs on Al Smith hot streak as they beat Baltimore 4 3 to extend a seven game run. Smith hits .600 over 15 for 25 and raises average from .242 to .283. Stan Musial trails NL record pace with 22 more XBH to reach Mel Ott mark.
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Moose and Lansing Win Softball Games
Moose remains undefeated at 10-0 with an 18-1 win over Miller Real Estate. Lansing Corners improves to 5-2 after a 6-2 victory over the Merchants. Key homers by Modderman Miller Mittag and Aberg sparked Moose, while M Anderson homered for Miller. Merchants scored in the fourth and sixth. two runs in the fourth and two in the sixth carried Lansing Corners. A Merchants vs Bud & Bob's game is set for tonight at North West diamond at 8 p.m.
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Detroit Tigers sign Kent Hadley from Southern California
Kent Hadley a heavy hitting first baseman from the University of Southern California signed a non bonus contract with the Detroit Tigers. He will report to the club farm system at Terre Haute Indiana a Class B Three I league.
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White Sox hurlers go distance in nine of thirteen
Chicago White Sox pitchers have gone the distance in nine of the last 13 games. Billy Pierce and Jack Harshman each worked the complete game three times, Jim Wilson did so twice, and Dick Donovan one time.
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Simpson Drives Kansas City Into RBI Championship Chase
Harry Simpson of Kansas City has driven in 20 runs in his last 20 games to move into second in the American League RBI race behind Mickey Mantle. Simpson now has 56 RBI, surpassing his 1955 total of 52 in 115 games. Rube Walker of the Dodgers also boosted RBI output with six runs batted in against the Cubs, his first multi-RBI game this year after a slow start.
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Coast League Scores Shakeup as Sacramento Rout San Diego
In a Pacific Coast League update, Sacramento defeated San Diego 9 to 1 while Hollywood beat San Francisco 10 to 6. Portland led Seattle 9 to 2 and Los Angeles at Vancouver game postponed.
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Southern Minnesota League standings and results update
Faribault clings to first with a 3-1 win over Austin as Mankato tops Rochester 8-1 and Winona downs Fairmont 3-2. Albert Lea racks 12-6 over Waseca-Owatonna. Rochester and Mankato both surge with key wins.
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Redlegs Lead in Five Positions in NL All Star Balloting
Cincinnati fans push the Redlegs to lead five National League spots in the upcoming July 10 All Star game voting. Johnny Temple edges past Red Schoendienst for second base while Roy McMillan tops at shortstop. Ed Bailey and Frank Robinson emerge as key favorites, center fielder Gus Bell strengthens his edge, and Ted Kluszewski Ray Jablonski Wally Post remain active contenders. In the American League Mickey Mantle and Yogi Berra pace the vote among New York newcomers as the major balloting continues.
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Bolling Returns to Tigers After Army Release
Detroit Tigers second baseman Frank Bolling was discharged from the Army at Fort McPherson and drove to Detroit to rejoin the Tigers, with whom he has played the past month on terminal leave.
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Chile Sets Budget Lottery for Melbourne Olympic Team
Chile will finance its Melbourne Olympic team through a state lottery. Officials say the plan will raise funds for training, travel, and equipment, with the results contributing to national sports development.
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Schoendienst Unhappy With Arm After Giants Win
Red Schoendienst sat in the clubhouse after New York Giants 3 0 win over the Cardinals. Doctors found a calcium deposit in his right shoulder and injected it. He cannot throw or swing for at least six days and will get more X rays and another injection.
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Boxing Bouts Report From Three Cities
In Stockton Flash Elor de Manila, 130, KOed Cecil Shoonmaker, 125, Los Angeles. In Miami Beach Lulu Perez, 130, outpointed Rudy Ortega, 127, Havana. In Houston Tommy Elder, 135, outpointed Ray Riojas, 136, Fort Worth, 10 rounds.
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Packers Face Mankato Here in Makeup Game at Park
The Austin Packers host Mankato in a makeup at Marcusen Park with a share of Southern Minnesota League first place at stake. After a 3-1 win over Faribault, Austin can tie the lead with the Lakers if they beat the Merchants. Mankato has won three straight and four of five, led by Charlie Weiss Carmen Cozza and Charlie Fry. Gary Underhill starts for Austin against Mankato’s Tom McCarthy or Ken Bennett. Game at 8 p.m.
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Paul and Tebbetts Shape Team for Redlegs Comeback
Ted Kluszewski Wally Post Gus Bell Frank Robinson and Co spark a power surge as Gabe Paul and George Tebbetts transform the Cincinnati Redlegs from a two-decade underperformer into a pennant hopeful. Tebbetts credits his leadership for confidence and clutch development.
Roberts shuts down Athletics as Yankees win hard fought game
Robin Roberts hurled a four hitter to defeat the Athletics 4-2, delivering a win that kept him rolling after a string of four losses. The Associated Press notes Roberts’ mastery as he carried the Yankees to another victory, adding to a storied NL-era résumé.
Hogan and Snead Sweep Canada Cup for Team Victory
Ben Hogan and Sam Snead powered to the Canada Cup title in Virginia Water England as Hogan claimed the individual trophy. The duo finished 72 holes 567, 14 strokes ahead of South Africa, with Snead overcoming a hand injury to shoot 68 on the final day. Hogan praised boosting Snead back on his game while entertaining the crowd with light banter.
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Tigers, Harris Backed by Players Despite Slump
Detroit players voiced 100 percent support for manager Bucky Harris after a 2-2 rain-delayed tie with Washington. Captain Harvey Kuenn and pitcher Steve Gromek defended Harris amid injuries to Kuenn and Ray Boone, while president Walter Briggs criticised lack of spirit but ruled out immediate coaching changes.
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Spike) Briggs Jr
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Harshman Shuts Down Red Sox As White Sox Win Ninth In Row
Chicago White Sox roll on a nine game streak behind Jack Harshman who tossed a three hitter to beat Boston 4 1. It was the club’s ninth complete game in 13 starts and Harshman’s fourth two hit or fewer game this season. His 5 4 record reflects a return to form after a shaky spell, with Boston scoring in the first inning ending his scoreless stretch.
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Illinois Captures Sixth NCAA Gymnastics Championship
Illinois wins its sixth NCAA gymnastics title in a season marked by standout performances from key gymnasts and a dominant team effort across all events. The triumph underscores Illinois' historic strength in collegiate gymnastics.
Olympic boxing tryouts awarded to Louisville
San Francisco reports the central Olympic Games boxing try outs went to Louisville Kentucky, with the decision announced for the selection process and venues in the lead up to the Games.
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