Lemon Becomes Washington Senators Manager Again
James Robert Lemon returned to Washington as the Senators manager after a long playing and coaching career. The 40 year old from Covington Virginia inherits a club aiming for the AL first division, with questions at centerfield catching and second base. He notes centerfield as a major weakness and hints at possible trades to bolster the outfield.
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Lee Aims for 400 Yard Freestyle Title at State Meet
Austin swimmer Terry Lee enters the state meet at Cooke Hall U of M with a Big Nine record time of 4 12.0 set last weekend. He could also swim the 200 yard individual medley and the 400 yard freestyle relay with teammates Mike Forslund Jon Stephenson John Richardson and possibly Gary Thompson if Lee does not compete. Edina Hopkins and Rochester Mayo are main contenders for the team title as the event opens Friday.
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Austin Ducats All Done In District Title Game
Austin and Hayfield have sold out all tickets for Friday's district basketball final at Albert Lea. Hayfield ticket sales begin Friday morning. Austin AD Red Hastings said no further Austin tickets remain unless unused Hayfield allotments come back.
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Yankees and Senators open exhibition season in Florida
Opening day features the New York Yankees vs the Washington Senators at Pompano Beach with Mel Stottlemyre to start for New York and Bill Denehy for Washington. Friday's slate includes five more games as the 1968 exhibition schedule unfolds ahead of April 8 regular season opens.
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Stock Car Rules Meeting Invites MSI Drivers
A rules meeting for Minnesota Speedways Inc. stock car drivers is held at Mayo Civic Auditorium North Hall in Rochester beginning at 8 p.m. Unregistered drivers may attend to join the three track circuit this summer. MSI plans weekly racing in Rochester St Charles and Kasson. Austin drivers are invited.
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Twins Hold Intra-Squad Tilt As Camp Gathers Pace
Minnesota Twins schedule another intra-squad game in Orlando to prep for Saturday's Grapefruit League opener against Detroit. Moe Ojier Jim Ollom and Jim Roland named to face the Tigers. Ted Uhlaender and Jim Holt drove a 4 2 win for Kostros with a two run double and a solo homer. Dave Boswell two scoreless innings as several players report late or nursing injuries.
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Hayfield and Austin to collide in District Two final
Hayfield seeks a 23rd straight win as defending District Two and Region One champions face Austin in a high stakes 8 p.m. title tilt at Albert Lea South West Junior High Gym. Both squads boast strong defense and potent offenses, with key matchups including Hayfield 6-7 Bill Gross and Austin 6-5 Tom Ferguson.
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Bowling Top Five in Local Leagues and Standings
Bowling results list top five scores in several leagues at Echo Lanes and nearby clubs. Notable totals include D Hubbard 632 and G Knotts 673, with multiple divisions featuring high 500s and 600s across Eagles, Echo Eagles, Rut MS Construction, Echo Major B, Echo Minors, Echo Midgets, KEGLERS, and Early Birds leagues.
District basketball scores and hockey results roundup
District 3 Mayo 66 Lake City 41 Red Wing 95 K M 56 District 18 Edina 74 Bloom Line 57 Richfield 80 Hopkins 67 District 28 Hibbing 86 Big Fork 46 ABA Denver 102 Minnesota 100 NBA Boston 103 New York 91 St Louis 112 LA 96 Detroit 140 San Diego 118 Cincinnati 108 Phil 106 NHL Toronto 7 Phil 2 New York 6 Detroit 1 Boston 5 Chicago 2 St Louis 4 Pitt 2 Montreal 2 Oakland 0
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District basketball crowns emerge from Minnesota play
Windom edged Jackson 60-59 to claim District 7 while East Grand Forks beat Climax 62-36 for District 31. Edina defeated Bloomington Lincoln 74-57 to reach a rubber game with Richfield for District 18, after Richfield beat Hopkins 81-76. Other district finals included Chatfield vs Rushford, Fairmont vs Sherburn, Mankato vs Mankato Wilson, and Osseo vs Coon Rapids as 32 district champions will be set by Saturday night.
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Williams Hosket on All-Big Ten Team Again
Iowa’s Sam Williams and Ohio State’s Bill Hosket head the 1968 All-Big Ten basketball team named by The Associated Press. Joining them are Purdue sophomore Rick Mount Wisconsin senior Joe Franklin Illinois junior Dave Scholz. Sixteen lines mention other players and team rankings.
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State Basketball Tourney Tickets Near Sellout at Williams Arena
A spokesman for the Minnesota State High School League said tickets for the state high school basketball tournament March 21-23 at Williams Arena are virtually sold out. A waiting list exists for future years, with some tickets potentially opening for this year's classic. The eight schools are allotted 3,200 tickets, with any unsold portions to be released on game day at Vooke Hall on the University of Minnesota campus.
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New Class AA Champ Assured in Iowa Basketball
Iowa faces a new Class AA champion after Cedar Rapids Jefferson sat out district action. Washington 92 Prairie 51 and Fort Dodge 64 Eagle Grove 42 led a Tuesday slate, Wahlert Catholic upset Public 65-56, Cedar Falls defeated Charles City 84-0, Estherville beat Sibley 76-73, Denison fell 83-81 to Carroll Kuemper, and Waterloo East routed Waterloo Orange 99-12 as East extends win streak to eight.
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Red Wing and Mayo Triumph In District Semis
Red Wing beat Kasson-Manterville 95-56 and Mayo defeated Lake City 66-41 to advance to the District 3 final. Red Wing improves to 11-9 with a four game win streak, while Mayo rises to 15-3 with six straight wins. Gary Forsberg 24 and Jeff Percy 16 led Red Wing. Randy Anderson 17 and Jack Babcock 12 paced Mayo. Mankato–Wilson set for Dist 6 final.
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Thorp Wins City Cage Title Again
Thorp Loan secures its fifth straight Aus tin City League basketball championship as Adams upsets the YMCA at Shaw Gym. Thorp finishes 13-2, YMCA 12-2, Adams 9-6 for third. Adams’ Bill Heitkamp scores 19, YMCA’s Jerry Ivelling 25.
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