Grand Meadow season shines before subdistrict loss
Grand Meadow posted a 20 1 season finish with a 77 58 setback to Hayfield in the East Subdistrict finals. The Larks dominated the regular season, posting 72 point per game scoring and a 50.2 point allowed average while later earning the Southland Conference title and an unbeaten mark. Coach Ed Draheim received praise for building a winner from football players.
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Grand Meadow
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Rushford
Orr the Young Bruin Faces School Lesson Beside Hockey
New York Bruins defenseman Bobby Orr, 19, is lauded for his on ice prowess and Calder Trophy rookie of the year honors. His mother Arva urges him to finish high school in Boston, while Orr notes his busy schedule and a plan to study later in Toronto. The Orrs live in Parry Sound, Ontario, and Orr once left at age 14 for boarding school and junior hockey.
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Orr
Boston
Toronto
Orrs
Parry, Sound
Ontario
Bobby
Oshawa
Wisconsin and Washington battle for lead in curling
Wisconsin and Washington were tied for the lead after eight of 11 playdowns at the 12th U S Men s Curling Association championship.
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Madison
Wis
Wisconsin
Washington
Illini State Hosts Regional Opener In NCAA Late March
In Normal Illinois the fourth ranked Illinois State 24-2 opens NCAA College Division regional play featuring ninth ranked Indiana State 19-7 and South Dakota State and DePauw. Indiana State faces South Dakota State while Illinois State plays DePauw. Winners advance to Evansville for the finals March 13 to 15.
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Illinois State
Great Lakes
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Associated Press
South Dakota State
DePauw
Little All. America
Jerry McGreal
Evansville
Ind
Austin Packers eye strong state meet showing at Cooper
Austin High gymnastics team enters the Minnesota state meet at Cooper High in Robbinsdale with seven regional qualifiers led by Bryan Hill. The Packers aim to surpass last year’s 10th place as preliminaries start 1 PM and finals at 7 PM with tough contenders Anoka White Bear Lake Cooper and Fairmont in the field.
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White Bear Lake
Fairmont
Albert Lea
Bishop
Ulm Invit
Robinson signs with Orioles as Callison joins Phillies
Orioles star Frank Robinson signed for about 115000 dollars after a season with a .311 batting average and a Triple Crown. Phlllies outfielder Callison also agreed to a deal thought to be near 40,000 dollars as both teams reshaped rosters ahead of Grapefruit League play. Meanwhile the Yankees managed three hits in a 10 run loss to Washington as Bouton pitched three perfect innings and Kosco scored on a delayed steal of home. Five exhibitions scheduled for today across Florida and Arizona with several players nursing injuries.
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Philadelphia
Johnny Callison
New York Yankees
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Senators
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Houston
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Lindy McDaniel
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Julio Goray
Top Ranked Houston Cougars Face Stiff NCAA Tourney Tests
The 28 0 Houston Cougars led by All American Elvin Hayes clash with 16 8 Loyola Chicago Ramblers in Salt Lake City in a potential upset. St Bonaventure also seeks perfection at 22 0 against Boston College in Kingston Rhode Island.
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Larry Miller
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Tigers
Koeck to Receive Coaches Association Baseball Award
Former Herald Sports Editor Tom Koeck will receive the Minnesota High School Baseball Coaches Assn News Media Award at a Saturday dinner in Minneapolis. Koeck led the sports desk for over 25 years and is recognized for contributions to state high school baseball. Also honored are Gil Rynda of Hastings 1967 champs and Ken Mauer of St Paul Humboldt.
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Tom Koeck
Minnesota High School Baseball Coaches Assn
Minneapolis
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Sports Desk
Gil Rynda
Hastings
St. Paul Humboldt
Ken Mauer
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Howie Strey
Austin High
Flyers to Face North Stars in Quebec Sunday NHL Game
The Philadelphia Flyers announced on Thursday they will meet the Minnesota North Stars in a regularly scheduled NHL game in Quebec on Sunday.
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Toronto
Philadelphia Flyers
Minnesota North Stars
Quebec
Bowling Top Five And League Leaders At Austin Bowl City
Summary of top scores across multiple leagues at Echo Lanes including J Gratton 683 and W Johnson 674 in the Austin Bowl City League. Notable performances feature D Low 623 in Amer Legion League and L Cole 648 in Hiway 218 League with other high marks listed across senior, ladies auxiliary, and debutantes divisions.
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Austin
Lerud Tops City League Scorers for Fifth Straight Year
Wayne Lerud, former Austin JC star, wins city league scoring title with 472 points in 15 games. Thorp finishes 13 2, YMCA 12 3, Adams 9 6, Home Federal 8 7, Moose 3 12, Tempo 0 15. Playoffs start next week. Heikamp of Adams runnerup with 399, Alwelling of YMCA third with 330.
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Moose
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Tollefson
Former UM Stars Sign with Giants in NFL Draft
New York Giants announced that John Gallagher of Boston University and McKinley Boston of Minnesota, both drafted last month, signed 1968 contracts. Gallagher, a 13th round pick, plays defensive end and corner linebacker. Boston, a 15th round choice, is an offensive guard and defensive end.
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John Gallagher
Boston University
McKinley Boston
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New York Giants
Gallagher
Giants
Boston
District title races heat up in Minnesota playoffs
Four more district champions were crowned as Chatfield Fairmont Mankato and Coon Rapids joined East Grand Forks and Windom in the hunt. Edina faces Richfield in District 18 as title stakes rise with the state tournament looming. Hayfield battles Austin District 2, and Marshall meets Canby in District 9.
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Fairmont
Mankato
Coon Rapids
East Grand Forks
Windom
District basketball finals and tourney scores scattered
District final results include Chatfield 69 Rushford 67 and Fairmont 67 Sherburn 65. Other boys games list Mankato 73 Mankato Wilson 44, Springfield 71 New Ulm 57, Belview 49 Gaylord 46, St Paul High 69 St Paul Harding 59, Minneapolis Henry 64 Minneapolis Central 60, Minneapolis Washburn 74 Minneapolis North - plus district scores Duluth Cent 69 Silver Bay 49 and more from various districts. First round hockey and baseball scores also shown.
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Fairmont
Tiny Sherburn
Brian Riedesel
Sherburn
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Wilson
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Belview
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St. P. Harding
Willmar
Howard Lake
Duluth
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Duluth East
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Blackduck
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Bis
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Williston
Fargo South
Fargo Shanley
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Cent
Austin Hayfield Clash in Dist. 2 Final Tonight
Austin meets Hayfield in the Dist. 2 basketball final at Albert Lea Southwest Junior High Gym at 8 p.m. Hayfield, 22-0, has defeated several big schools this season while Austin carries a 14-4 record and a five-game win streak. The game caps a crowded night as tickets sold out and fans anticipate a capacity crowd.
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Austin Scoring to Face Hayfield in Region One Final
Austin enters the Region One final aiming to upset Hayfield after a smooth semifinal win over Albert Lea. Hayfield, the favorite, overcame Alden in the semis while Austin relies on veterans Ferguson Morgan Evjen and Johnson and coach Haddorff says they’ll give their best in tonight’s decisive game.
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Alden
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Tom Ferguson
Gary Morgan
Dan Bjerke
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Tom Riley
Season Opens at Aqueduct as HBPA Delays
The New York thoroughbred racing season at Aqueduct starts with the HBPA delaying purse money decision until the day before opening. The association announced it would not meet until then to review finances affecting the meet.
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Aqueduct
Horsemen's Benevolent and Protective Association
Pipers and Muskies Win Courtside ABA Actions
In ABA play, Pittsburgh Pipers beat Oakland Oaks 119 114 as Connie Hawkins scores 39 to extend his scoring lead. Minnesota Muskies top Anaheim 124 115 with Don Freeman’s late basket. Houston Mavericks win 115 104 over Indiana Pacers. NBA results include Chicago over Boston 118 112 and Los Angeles over San Diego 119 102.
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