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Newspaper
Austin Daily Herald
Location
Austin, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1973
Page
11
Bert Blyleven tosses a complete shutout and Bobby Darwin belts a grand slam in the eighth as the Minnesota Twins beat the California Angels 4-0. Ryan strikes out 12 for the Angles. Blyleven improves to 10-8, while the Twins move into third in the AL West.
Darwin, ex Dodger, homers for the Minnesota Twins for his 11th of the season driving in 50 RBIs as Harmon Killebrew and Tony Oliva struggle with age and injuries. George Mitterwald starts the decisive eighth with a walk and Jim Holt bunt for a hit before Darwin belts a 400 foot shot off Ryan to cap the rally. Blyleven shuts out the Angels again as California remains scoreless in 23 innings.
Austin's American Legion Packers remain atop the First District and SM leagues as defense stalls opponents and they edge Rochester Spartans 2-1 at Marcusen Park. Rob Higbe pitched a two hitter with eight strikeouts while Steve Morgan made five key defensive plays. Offensively John Stratton and Mike Gilbert provided the runs, and upcoming Willmar Invitational games are on the schedule including Northside and North St. Paul.
National League East leading Chicago and St Louis chase. Montreal, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh trail. West features Los Angeles and San Francisco atop. Friday results include Chicago over New York and Cincinnati blanking San Diego. Sunday schedule lists Montreal at Pittsburgh and more.
The Austin Blues feature eight players above .300 and four at .250 or better led by Steve Arnold at .429. Ramlo, Aurit and Lenoch pace extra base hits. Lenoch leads steals with five. Merlin Ehmke tops the pitching chart with 37 strikeouts. Lobb to start tonight as Blues seek a five game win streak against South St. Paul at Marcusen Park. Next week include New Richland and Hayward showdowns with Ladies Day Friday offering free admission.
Hale Irwin shot 66 to go 133 nine under par and hold a two stroke lead entering the third round of the Western Open at Midlothian Country Club. The Colorado alumnus avoided greens in regulation errors with five birdies from 10 feet or less.
Richmond Virginia AP reports George Foreman will defend his world heavyweight title against Joe King Roman on September 1 in Tokyo. The bout proceeds despite the World Boxing Association refusing to sanction the fight.
The YMCA offers two summer Polywogs sessions for nonmembers aged six or seven and at least 44 inches tall. Sessions run July 9-27 and July 30-August 24 with two daily class times. Registration ends July 7 and fees are $15 per session.
Secretariat faces Our Native My Gallant and Blue Chip Dan in the Arlington Invitational aiming to break the track and American records. Trainer Lucien Laurin cautions that nothing is a cinch as the Derby and Triple Crown winner eyes a $75,000 first prize and a potential record time of 6:18 p.m. EDT television coverage by ABC-TV. The Arlington race would challenge Damascus 1:46 4-5 with 126 pounds and Figonero 1:46 1-5 with 124 pounds from 1969 Delmar.
Dave Noble of Blooming Prairie Wendell Kuehn of Rochester and Mert Williams of Rochester are favored in late model races at Chateau Speedway Lansing tonight at 8 20 p m with a $2 000 guaranteed purse Noble won the 20 lap feature and Williams won the 10 lap heat last week while Kuehn leads the late model standings.
Viking running back Bill Brown, turning 35, aims to win a starting job in his 13th season after a 7-7 year. He says age is a figure, stays in shape, and emphasizes contributing on offense and special teams. Browns eyes season opener against Oakland.
Austin Park and Recreation Dept tracksters excel at the Governor's district meet in Northfield. Austin sent 90 youths, with many taking first to third places, earning state qualification for the July 21 ceremonies at Park Center High School in Brooklyn Park.
Boyd Kuester and Bill Holder starred on the mound Friday night in Church League action. Kuester used a trick drop ball with a curve to pace Church of Christ to an 11-5 upset over St. Olaf while Holder pitched for Grace Baptist in a 17-3 win over Assembly of God. Porterfield hit two home runs, Johnson slugged a three-run homer, and Fogdahl had three hits in three at bats.
The Austin YMCA launches its third annual Swim for Youth next week. Swimmers of all ages will seek adult sponsors pledging 1 to 25 cents per pool length. Each participant tracks laps on pledge cards under staff supervision, with a one mile cap or one hour limit to ensure safety while raising funds for Partner-with-Youth, Camp Scholarships, and subsidized youth programs.
Jim Fedson fired his second one hitter of the season to pace the Pirates to a 90 win over the Cubs in boys UTC baseball action Friday. Fedson struck out 16 Cubs, added three hits, while Tom Asp, Sam Seltz and Scott Anderson had two hits each. Seltz doubled twice, Anderson drove in two, Borland had the Cubs only hit. ACT coaches are asked to turn scores and highlights as only two scores have been reported all season.
The 13th annual Midwest Invitational fast pitch softball tournament holds its championship Sunday at Northwest Park. The host is Austin Moose with 15 teams in a double elimination event. If needed a second game follows at 8 30 p m on diamond one. Games run all day today and Sunday at Northwest Park.
High wire artist Karl Wallenda has been grounded by Baltimore city ordinances. The decision blocks performances within city limits, citing safety and permit concerns. Local officials said enforcement will continue until future regulations are clarified.
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