Major League Standings and Schedule Summary
The record shows Baltimore leading the American East with 53 wins and 20 losses, Boston 49 23, Detroit 38 30, Washington 35 39, New York 35 40, and others. West Division includes Oakland 38 29, Minnesota 39 31, Seattle 33 38, Chicago 16 16, Kansas City 28 42, California 24 48. Friday results include Baltimore defeating Detroit 4 to 1 and Boston beating Washington 4 to 2.
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Cuozzo Cox and two others sign with Vikings
Minnesota Vikings announce four returning players have signed 1969 contracts including quarterback Gary Cuozzo place kicker Fred Cox running back Earl Denny and defensive lineman Jerry Mazzanti. Terms not announced. Fourteen veterans and rookies remain unsigned as 70 players prepare to report July 21 at Mankato State College. Cuozzo returns for a second season after missing most of 1968 with an injury and completing 24 of 33 passes for 299 yards and one touchdown.
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Youngest Atlanta Brave Bob Dieder Catches at 20
The youngest Atlanta Braves player is catcher Bob Dieder of Baton Rouge Louisiana. He turned 20 last February 16.
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Wurst wins feature at Chateau Speedway in Lansing
Blooming Prairie driver Joe Wurst takes the 20 lap modified feature in front of 1,156 fans, using an inside pole start to edge Ed Swenson and Dave Noble. Wurst earns $95, while Noble claims $126 after sweeping a heat and a 10 lap special as part of a busy night of racing at Chateau Speedway with upcoming street car parade and fireworks planned.
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Albert Lea
Wayne Williamon
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Oldtimer Gonzales Faces Last Critical Wimbledon Test
Pancho Gonzales, aiming to win Wimbledon at 41, meets Arthur Ashe in his final crucial match of a grueling week. After beating Tom Edlefsen, he reached the last 16 following a rain delay and the famous 112-game Pasarell marathon, with several days of rest pending if he advances. Gonzales, from Los Angeles, longs for recovery but stays focused, while his doubles partner Jim McManus was eliminated in the first round.
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26 will compete in State Amateur sectional tourney at Country Club
Twenty six Austin area golfers will play sectional qualifying rounds for berths in the State Amateur golf championship Monday at the Austin Country Club. The eight qualifiers will advance to Minikahda Country Club in Minneapolis July 16 17 18. Players hail from Austin Rochester Mankato Winona Owatonna Blooming Prairie Wayzata and Piper Hills Golf Club with pairing times listed for a 1 p.m. start.
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Astros MTB rockets to 10th straight win in tight West race
Houston Astros nipped Atlanta 5-4 in the ninth to extend their win streak to 10 and climb to fourth in the NL West race. Marty Martinez drove in the go ahead run with a two out single after Curt Blefary set up the late rally. Jim Wynn praised the club’s surge as pennant fever grows.
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Legion Tops Spartans 4-0 to Lead Southern Minnesota League
Austin American Legion blanked the Rochester Spartans 4-0 at Mayo Field to seize sole possession of first in the Southern Minnesota League. Nick Lindgren spun a three hitter with eight strikeouts as Joe Dolan and Steve Ogden drove in runs in the big second inning. Austin improves to 4-2 overall and has won three straight.
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Games reset in American League schedule changes
The American League announced rescheduling of May postponed games. Minnesota at Detroit moves from May 1 to August 4 at night. Detroit at Minnesota shifts from May 16 to July 29 for a twi night doubleheader.
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Richest Race Opens at Suffolk Downs This Saturday
The Yankee Gold Cup debuts at Suffolk Downs, promising a two mile turf duel for a record purse. The event capitalizes on a long grass course and a classic finish tape, expected to attract top riders and owners nationwide.
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Barry Gallup Signs with Boston Patriots
Barry Gallup, an outstanding pass receiver at Boston College for the past three years, signed Thursday with the Boston Patriots of the American Football League.
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Barry Gallup
Boston College
Boston Patriots
American Football League
Ex Coach Dies at 64 in Cedar Falls Iowa
James R. Clark former athletic director and coach of three sports at Mankato State College died of a heart attack in Cedar Falls Iowa on Thursday. He was 64 and known for long service in college athletics and coaching careers.
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James R. Clark
Mankato State College
Navy Names Pasquale as Assistant Coach
Larry Pasquale, former Slippery Rock State coach, was named an assistant football coach at the U S Naval Academy on Thursday. He will work with the Middies offense.
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U.S. Naval Academy
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Huron stays unbeaten in Northern League surge
Undefeated Huron ran up five first inning runs to beat winless Winnipeg 6-3 in a Northern League game. Duluth collected 16 hits in an 11-5 victory over Sioux Falls, while St. Cloud scored three in the bottom of the eighth to defeat Aberdeen 9-6.
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81st AAU National Outdoor Track meet opens in Miami
The 81st annual AAU National Outdoor Track and Field Championship began in Miami with athletes focused on beating the heat and chasing records.
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Orioles Win as McNally Extends Streak to 13
Dave McNally earned his 13th straight win with a five hitter, guiding Baltimore to a 4-1 victory over Detroit. Blair delivered a two-run homer and Frank Robinson, Boog Powell, and Don Buford drove in runs as the Orioles moved to 53-20 and stretched their AL East lead. Tigers drop nine games back while Boston and Oakland won elsewhere.
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Blues Seek Top Spot With Weekend Trip to Grand Meadow
The Austin Blues chase at least a share of first in the South Border Baseball League this weekend. Austin hosts Grand Meadow at 2 p.m. Sunday as part of three league games. Rochester leads at 5-1, Kasson visits Kasson, and Albert Lea plays Stewartville. If Austin wins and Rochester loses, a major first place showdown looms July 1 in Austin. Manager Jim Sack rests his rotation of Bartholomew Heard Hartman Bjerke and Scholten after a quiet start to the week.
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Royals Rally for 9-8 Comeback Over Twins at Kansas City
Kansas City Royals overcame a 6-1 deficit to beat the Minnesota Twins 9-8 at Municipal Stadium. The Royals mounted five relievers’ efforts, tied it with a three-run sixth, then won in the ninth on a Joe Foy single and a bases-loaded free run scored by Bob Taylor.
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Turf Club Keeps Dominance In Rebel Slow Pitch Action
Turf Club remains undefeated at 23 straight wins after a 16-3 makeup victory over Cavern Lounge. Fran Zacharda had three hits and Judy Perkins homered as Tommy's Supper Club, Dairy Queen Dugans, and Authorized TV posted additional wins in Rebel and related leagues.
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Lobb runs to 9th win with Braves farm squad
Former Austin Pacelli star Dave Lobb, a pitcher for Greenwood South Carolina in the Class A Western Carolinas League, earned his 9th victory as the Braves farm system team extended a midseason run. He carries a 9-3 record with three saves and a 2.79 ERA in 96 innings.
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Coody Holds Four-Stroke Lead At Cleveland Open
Charles Coody, the tour’s hottest item, unmatched Aurora Country Club record with a 64 to post 131 and lead by four strokes entering the third round. He cautioned there are 36 holes to go and won’t celebrate early.
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Charles Coody
Aurora Country Club
Javelin Winner in 100 Mile NASCAR Race at Columbia Speedway
Jim Paschal won the 100 mile NASCAR Grand Touring stock car race at Columbia Speedway on Thursday night in a 1969 Javelin. He led on lap 194 under the caution flag as the race finished under caution and collected $850 of the $6,075 purse.
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Jim Paschal
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