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Newspaper

Bemidji Pioneer

Location

Bemidji, Minnesota, United States of America

Date

Aug 11, 1971

Page

6

Killebrew 500th and 501st Homer Sparks Orioles Past Twins

Harmon Killebrew hit his 500th and 501st career home runs but Baltimore pitcher Mike Cuellar nullified Minnesota with a 10 inning victory. Rettenmund delivered the decisive 10th inning shot as Baltimore beat the Twins 4 to 3 in Minneapolis.

Associated Press Minneapolis-St. Paul Harmon Killebrew Baltimore Orioles Mike Cuellar Cuellar Rod Carew Orioles Killebrew Minnesota Twins Minnesota Bill Rigney Twins Merve Rettenmund Rigney Ing Harmon Rettenmund Oriole Danny Thompson Cesar Tovar Carew Harmon

First bonus baby Harmon Killebrew rises to Twins star

The 17 year old Harmon Killebrew signed as the Washington Senators first bonus baby in 1954 after a Idaho scouting trip, later becoming a major star with the Minnesota Twins. He hit his 500th career home run and led the league with 75 RBIs in 1969 while earning MVP honors in the pennant-winning season.

Pat Thompson Associated Press Minneapolis ST. Paul Clark Griffith Ossie Bluege Idaho U.S Herman Walker Harmon Killebrew Killebrew Bluege Washington Senators Minnesota Twins Washington Payette Senators Calvin Griffith Twins Cookie Lavagetto Houston Don Cole The Pioneer Flagstaff Arizona North Arizona State Fargo North Dakota State Bison Cole Minnesota Harold Lehn Texas Harold Kabekona Lehn Blackduck Lake

McDowell back in form as Indians top Chisox

Sam McDowell returned to the mound for Cleveland after a contract dispute, throwing six shutout innings in a 4-1 win over Chicago. Detroit routed Milwaukee 12-3, California beat New York 7-6, Kansas City swept Washington 9-2 and 3-1, and Oakland took both ends of a doubleheader from Boston 6-5 and 7-5.

McDowell Cleveland White Sox Detroit Milwaukee California New York Kansas City Washington Oakland Boston Alan Foster Phil Hennigan Sam Chicago McAuliffe Freehan Cash Joe Coleman Tommy Harper Jim Spencer Roger Repez New York Yankees Spencer Repez Angels Gail Hopkins Fitzmorris Jim York Royals Mike Hedlund Ted Abernathy Baltimore Minnesota Messersmith Stottlemyre Splittorff Wright Gogolewski Shellenback Blue Siebert Lamb Horlen Niekro Lockwood Dobson Perry

Sixteen lettermen take Jacks football physicals

About 50 football candidates reported for the Jacks grid workouts with 16 lettermen among them. Sixteen were underclassmen, several graduates and transfers noted, and captains named. Key returnees include quarterbacks and backs, while weight and position changes are tracked for upcoming season.

Vikings Gear Up For Preseason Tuneup At San Diego

Mankato Minnesota AP report says the Vikings sharpened offensive and defensive formations ahead of a preseason clash with the Chargers in San Diego after beating New England 17 10. Coach Bud Grant noted limited injury concerns aside from Bobby Bryant with a broken leg and John Henderson away on reserve duty.

Mankato Vikings New England Chargers San Diego Bud Grant Washington Redskins Bobby Bryant John Henderson Grant Red Wilson Jacks Aitkin Wilson Gobblers Viking Minnesota Gophers Northwestern

Braves blank Backus to reach 28 wins this season

Bemidji improves to 28-4 with a 10-0 win over Backus at the BSC diamond. Captain Don Wackwitz allows three singles, fanning 15 in seven shutout innings as Backus commits 10 errors. The Braves now host Backus again before a Sunday doubleheader at Thief River Falls.

Lake and Woods Kohl’s Big Turtle Lake Bemidji Irvine Avenue Bemidji Braves Backus BSC Braves Don Wackwitz Brad Bergerson Wackwitz Bergerson Stan Drew Tim Okerman Robin Weberg Tom Somers John Morrison

Baseball Standings And Tuesday Results Snapshot

Standings show Baltimore 2-1 over Minnesota 3 in 10 innings while Detroit 12-3 over Milwaukee and Cleveland 4-1 over Chicago highlight recent games. Tuesday results include Houston 3 Cincinnati 2 and Atlanta 2 St Louis 1 among others.

Houston Cincinnati Atlanta St. Louis Chicago Pittsburgh New York San Diego Los Angeles Philadelphia San Francisco Montreal Jenkins Ellis Billingham Nolan Kelley Zachary Seaver Roberts Philadelphia Reynolds Alexander

Axings win Mr and Mrs golf tourney at Country Club

Cliff Morlan reports on local golf results with the Axings topping the field at the Mr and Mrs event held Sunday at the Country Club. Erdmanns finish second as wind affects scores. details include MWGA and PGA junior results and upcoming matches at Minnetonka and Detroit Lakes venues.

Willard Milly Axing Country Club Erdmann’s Texas Golf Bob Lees Julie Gumlin Crookston Nancy May Barbara Kuhlmann Montevideo Birchmont Jody Gumlin Minnetonka Gary Jacobson Wayzata St. Cloud Bemidji Ed Demery Chuck Prichard Len Gumlin Billy Israelson Bagley Park Rapids Detroit Lakes Elmer Johnson Lloyd Jostad

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