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Newspaper
Austin Daily Herald
Location
Austin, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1962
Page
8
Koecks Corner notes the Mason City Braves riding a six game win streak and a 22 game lead in the Southern Minnesota League as the Pack ers challenge for the title. Key items include Don Carlson’s Austin squad, July 7 Mason City clash, and a postponed July 16 game at Marcusen Park.
At Medinah No. 3, Paul Harney and Jacky Cupit share the lead at 139 after two rounds in Chicago. Fred Hawkins sits two behind at 140, while Gary Play was 141 and Jack Nicklaus 143 amid a death of spectator Ellis Smith after Palmer’s drive near him. Palmer shot 74 to stand 147 in a crowded field.
Washington edged Minnesota 6-3 in 10 innings as Chuck Hinton hit his 11th homer off reliever Ray Moore after a late rally. Camilo Pascual eyes tonight’s start against Claude Obn?stin for Minnesota with Sam Mele weighing relief options.
Members of the Southern Minnesota Archery League will compete Sunday in a Field Tournament at Austin's Cedar River Archery range. Archers will fire at field targets in all divisions. Men and women are eligible. The event aims to attract more than 85 shooters starting at 1 30 p m with registrations from Austin Albert Lea Rochester Goodhue Owatonna and Faribault.
Richy Rollins and Orlando Cepeda head the all star selections in 1961 with Rollins topping American League voting and Cepeda leading the National League. The two games unfold July 10 in Washington and July 30 at Wrigley Field with starting lineups announced and managers Houk and Hutchinson to pick the rest.
Lefty Dave Hartman tossed a complete game and Austin Legion exploded for seven hits to beat Rochester 7 to 1 at Marcusen Park. Hartman allowed five scattered hits with eight strikeouts, while Norm Heaton drove in a run with a third inning double and Steve Schmitt added two singles. Austin improves to 6-1, with next week’s schedule lining up a return against Rochester and a home date with Mason City at Marcusen Park.
Lefty's Bar of the Fast Pitch League meets Bud's Standard Service of Minneapolis in a softball exhibition today. The opener starts at 7 30 p m at the Athletic Field, with the nightcap at 8 45 p m at Northwest Diamond. Lefty's Bar leads the Fast Pitch League at 10 1, while Standard Service belongs to the Metropolitan League.
Lawson, 27 and a 1958 USC graduate, was chosen as head track coach at Iowa State University, succeeding Burl Berry who resigned after 12 years. He previously served as freshman track coach at the University of Kansas and was announced Friday in Ames.
The Packers face Owatonna in a Sunday contest. Coach Emil Scheid leads the Austin Pie squad with optimism as the team aims for a strong showing at home.
In Southern Minnesota League play the Mankato Twins visit Marcusen Park to open a two game set with the Owatonna Aces as they chase the front-running Mason City. Don Carlson's Braves lead the standings with six straight wins while Mankato sits at 2-4.
Ed Bailey, 31, delivered a 12th inning homer to give San Francisco a 4-3 win over Philadelphia and move the Giants a half game ahead of the Dodgers. The Mets crushed Los Angeles 10-4 as walks and errors fueled their big win. Curt Simmons and Jim O'Toole each pitched well for St. Louis and Cincinnati respectively as the pennant race tightens.
East wins 13 to 8 as halftime adjustments shut down the West pass defense. Art Perkins fumbles, Nick Buconti recovers, and Roman Gabriel leads a late East drive before Tom Hall seals a West interception return. Sandy Stephens puts West ahead briefly.
Clinton, filling in for the ill Carroll Hardy, slugged two homers driving in six as Boston beat Kansas City 9-3. He also connected on a grand slam, raising his season RBI to 13. Yankees beat Angels 6-3 to move a half game behind Cleveland. Whitey Ford threw four-hits in a complete game.
Southern Minnesota and northern Iowa players converge for a 27 hole Pro-Amateur Best Ball at Austin Country Club. 75 teams expected to tee off at 8 30 a m with top prize of 150 dollars and prizes for the first 18 places. Registration closes today.
Osage unbeaten leads the North Central League race as it faces Adams Sunday in a key second round clash. Adams beat Lyle 7 2 last week while other Sunday games include Lyle at Meyer and Rose Creek at Stacyville. State Line League matches Wells at Emmons and Hayward at Glenville with Alden on a bye.
The University of Minnesota announces season tickets for six home football games go on sale Monday. Applications are being mailed to about 25,000 former season ticket holders. Ticket price is 27 dollars and sales run through July 31.
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