Legion takes large step in 6-2 season mark
Austin American Legion base ball team, the Legionaires, surged to a 6-2 record after sweeping Richfield Red 43 and 52 Saturday night. Joe Dolan delivered a game winning two bagger in the seventh after Austin tied the game in the fourth. In the nightcap Kurt Best and Mike Cummins combined for a near no hitter through seven before Richfield produced two hits and two runs. Austin backed them with solid defense and three double plays. The club, coached by Paul Sanders, returns home tonight to host Owatonna in a key 1st District League clash. A 1st District showdown with Winona LeJetz is set for Marcusen Park Wednesday at 7:30 p.m.
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Major League Standings and Scores Roundup
Final results show varied MLB scores with Pittsburgh and Chicago posting wins, San Francisco and Philadelphia dominating. American League batting leaders include Carew and Robinson, with McCovey and Alou among leading sluggers in the National League.
Legion B Team Rips Richfield in 9-5 Victory
Austin Fordtown American Legion B team extended its win streak to four by beating Richfield Blue 9-5 at the Athletic Field. Gary Rector and Tom Lenoch each had three hits including a double, Steve Lenoch earned the win, as Austin led 4-0 in the 1st and 3rd innings and 1 run in the 5th while Richfield replied with three in the 4th and two in the 6th. The club hosts Adams Tuesday in a Four-County League makeup game at 6:30 p.m. and travels to Mason City Thursday.
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VFW Travelers stay in title hunt with 4 0 win
VFW Travelers improved to 4 1 by blanking Lake City 4-0 behind Dan Fryer 10 strikeouts. Jim Riles added a 364 foot double. Sunday's game with Faribault was rained out. Next up are Hayfield, Waseca, and Rochester in non league or league play. Donna Caponi wins US Women's Open for first major victory.
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Ryun Struggles as Liquori Wins Mile at AAU Meet
World champion miler Jim Ryun faded to last and dropped out of the mile at the National AAU track meet. Marty Liquori seized the rematch, finishing first in 3:59.5 after Liquori had set an NCAA record of 3:57.7 the previous week.
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Lakers to hire Joe Mullaney as new coach
Los Angeles reports indicate the Lakers plan to announce Providence College coach Joe Mullaney as their next mentor. The timing and details were reported by the Los Angeles Times.
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McCovey Sets NL Home Run Mark Before July
Willie McCovey hit three more homers in San Francisco’s last two games against the Cincinnati Reds, reaching 26 homers for the season and setting a National League record for most before June ends.
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Baseball Standings and Strikeout Leaders Note
San Francisco 6 1 .857 lead Chicago 10 2 .833 in standings. Strikeouts Jenkins Chicago 132 Gibson St Louis 131.
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Blues Face Major Test With Rochester Next Tuesday
The Austin Blues game with Grand Meadow was postponed due to wet grounds. A makeup date has not been set. Austin now hosts league leading Rochester Tuesday night at Marcusen Park, with a win essential to move into first place.
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More Sports on Page 20 in Austin Minn Herald
The June 30 1969 Austin Minnesota Herald previews sports coverage on page 20 with upcoming events and highlights for readers seeking local athletic updates. The brief refocuses attention to games scores standings and player news to be featured in the section.
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