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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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