Coho Salmon Era Sparks Lake Michigan Fishing Boom
Fishing for coho salmon has surged on Lake Michigan drawing anglers from Michigan and Wisconsin to bays and creek mouths. Wisconsin stocked 25,000 coho last spring with 225,000 more planned as experts predict the species could become a major Great Lakes game fish within a decade. Locals report higher motel and charter boat revenues as fishermen anticipate 12 to 20 pound catches next year.
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Yugoslavia Stuns Russia In Olympic Semifinal Showdown
Yugoslavia edged Russia 63-62 to reach the Olympic final as the United States, with a thin roster, easily defeated Brazil 75-63 in the other semifinal. The U S streaks its 74th straight win and eyes another gold.
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Austin High B squad ends season 6 1 with 146 win
Austin High School B team finished the 1968 season with a 6-1 record by defeating Mason City Bees 146 at the Athletic Field. Darryl Hagstrom opened scoring with a 17 yard run, Jim Anders added a four yard TD, and Scott Rasmussen forced a fumble to spark the late drive.
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Americans Dominate Early Lead In Exhibition Victory
The Americans beat an all star team 42-26 at halftime and coasted to the win without Lew Alcindor Elvin Hayes or Don May. Jo Jo White led with 16 points in six minutes after halftime as Bill Hasket and Spencer Haywood added 12 each.
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Hoople System Predicts Big Nine Game and Local Showdowns
The Hoople predictions rate Austin over Rochester John Marshall 28 27 at Austin Athletic Field and Albert Lea over Mayo 32 6 at Rochester. Maple Leaf Conference titles hinge on Spring Valley 28 7 over LeRoy as Larks and Preston fall. Other picks include Mankato 28 Northfield 0 and Edina 21 Robbinsdale 6.
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Albert Lea No. 1 in Both State Football Polls
Albert Lea tops the Minneapolis Tribune and St. Paul Pioneer Press high school football polls with a 20 game win streak. The Tigers can clinch the Big Nine title by beating Rochester Mayo tonight. Edina and White Bear Lake follow in both polls with Austin at 21st in the Pioneer Press ranking.
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Vikings Fall to Cowboys in Film Review
The Vikings reviewed a 20-7 loss to the undefeated Cowboys and prep for a Central Division clash with the Bears. Bud Grant praised Dallas defense while lamenting misplays, and defended quarterback Joe Kapp amid boos from 47,000 at Metropolitan Stadium. Gale Sayers and Dick Butkus unlikely to slow Chicago, Grant notes. Chicago sits 2-4 in the division behind Green Bay and Detroit.
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Central Catholic Conf St Paul Cretin Tops Opponent 40-7
Central Catholic Conf St Paul Cretin defeated W St Paul Brady 40 to 7 in a football scoreboard update. Other scores include Mpls Roosevelt 26 Mpls SW 13. NHL Oakland 3 Minnesota 2. NBA New York 117 Philadelphia 114. Cincinnati 107 Los Angeles 103. San Francisco 109 Phoenix 101.
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YMCA Swim Meeting Announced for Thursday Night
Austin YMCA physical director Bill Riggle announced a meeting for parents of YMCA swim team members. The session will start promptly at 8:30 p.m. at the Y and invites all parents to attend.
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Cowboys Lead NFL in Offense Ahead of Packers
New York AP reports Dallas Cowboys hold the league’s top offensive mark entering a Cotton Bowl matchup with Green Bay. Dallas at 6-0 leads in total offense 363 yards per game and ranks high in rushing and passing. Green Bay 2-3-1 trails in most team statistics except rush defense.
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Northern League Shrinks to Five Teams Amid Withdrawal
Aberdeen based AP report says the Northern League the oldest minor circuit now has five teams after the Mankato Mets left the six city league. Remaining clubs include Aberdeen Huron Sioux Falls and Duluth St Cloud with Winnipeg seeking readmission but travel and affiliate objections loom.
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Embry Named Bucks Captain After Expansion Draft
Wayne Embry, 6 foot 8, veteran forward, named captain of the Milwaukee Bucks. Embry joined Milwaukee in the NBA expansion draft after helping the Boston Celtics win the league title.
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Cathedral St Thomas Remain 1 2 in Herald Poll
The Austin Daily Herald 9th week rankings show St Cloud Cathedral at number one and St Thomas Academy at number two with Collegeville St Johns sixth. De La Salle moves to third after a 20 7 upset of Hill while Hill drops to sixth amid a fluid top 10.
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Browns Sign Receiver McDonald to Bolster Roster
Cleveland Browns announced the signing of receiver Tommy McDonald, 34, a 12 year NFL veteran released by Atlanta last month. He joins to fill the vacancy from Gary Collins shoulder injury sustained Saturday against the Pittsburgh Steelers.
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Moose Team Captures 1st City Club Bowling Meet
The Austin Moose bowling team No. 21 won the 1st annual Austin club bowling championship at Echo Lanes, edging Knights of Columbus 3092 to 3009. Don Madson and Don Whitcomb took doubles with 1287. Al Johnson led singles with 740 and Johnson also topped all events with 1974.
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Pass Receiving Champion Returns to Top in AFL
George Sauer of the New York Jets regains the AFL lead in receptions with seven catches in last Sunday's games, while Lance Alworth slips to share the year’s pace at 30 receptions. John Hadl tops the league in passing with 1,589 yards and 13 TDs after the week's games. Other leaders include Hewritt Dixon in rushing, Jan Stenerud in points, and Dave Grayson in interceptions.
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