Russian hockey pioneer Tarasov eyeing NFL camp visit
Murray Williamson, U S Nationals hockey coach, invites Anatoly Tarasov to Minnesota to tour the Vikings facilities and observe NFL training. Tarasov aims to learn football ideas while preparing Soviet hockey stars. Williamson notes Tarasov plans Sept 2 12 visit with Vikings approval seen as key.
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Pat Thompson
Associated Press
Minneapolis-St. Paul
Soviet Union
Wyoming
Murray Williamson
Minnesota Vikings
Anatoly Tarasov
Wiliamson
Williamson
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Vikings
Russia
Japan
Minnesota North Stars
Rochester's unbeaten Pat OConnor to fight Nagelecuki next
Pat O'Connor of Rochester, unbeaten middleweight, will meet Jake Nagelecuki of Fiji in a forthcoming bout. Promoters from Las Vegas Rochester Minneapolis and Los Angeles bid to stage the fight, with Rochester or Minneapolis as likely sites. Nagelecuki is listed as a light heavyweight.
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ST. Paul
Minnesota Summer Tour heads to Grand Rapids bowling meet
One week from Saturday Northern Minnesota bowling fans can watch top pros at Grand Rapids for the Minnesota Summer Tour August 28 and 29 at Midier Bowl. Stars include Virg Enger of St Paul averaging 217.92 and Bob Hanson of Minneapolis at 209.06, with Hanson tied to Hamms Beer ABC champions. Local standouts Tordson and Wynne are noted in the field. The event features a $1000 first prize and follows previous stops by Wynne and Smith.
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Virg Enger
St. Paul
Bob Hanson
Minneapolis
Hanson
Minneapolis Hamms
Knoxville
John Tordson
Louix Falls
South Dakota
Mankato
Jim Wynne
Bemidji
Tippy Smith
Nor
Keglers Korner Bowlers Shine At Diamond Lake Lanes
Minnesota stars Chuck Dudley and Bob Howard of Grand Rapids and Zeb Degerman of Bemidji excel in a Diamond Lake Lanes tournament with Degerman finishing ninth and Dudley eleventh. Howard carries a 212 summer league average and is watched closely. Local bowlers are invited to observe the open competition starting 8:30 Saturday with finals Sunday at 1 p.m.
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Minnesota
Chuck Dudley
Bob Howard
Grand Rapids
Zeb Degerman
Bemidji
Diamond Lake Lanes
Minneapolis
Degerman
Dudley
Howard
All Star League
North St Paul Meets Moorhead For Legion Title
Unbeaten North St Paul faces defending champion Winona in the Minnesota American Legion baseball final tonight at 6 30 p m If Winona wins a second game would follow at 9 p m Winona beat Anoka 10 5 and St James 5 2 to reach the finals Wiltgen had three hits against Anoka and later three more plus a two run double by Case helped eliminate St James Verndale was knocked out by St James in earlier action
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St. James
Verndale
Winona
Steve Wiltgen
Anoka
Wiltgen
Mike Case
Wage freeze leaves pro sports in doubt
The Nixon wage freeze sparks confusion among professional leagues and players. Treasury official Samuel Pierce suggests signed players may be protected, while executives from the ABA NHL and other leagues question applicability and seek special considerations for contracts and raises.
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Treasury Department
Vince Boryla
Utah Stars
ABA
Mike Storen
Kentucky _—_ Colonels
Bill Wirtz
Chicago Black Hawks
NHL
Keith Allen
Philadelphia Flyers
Colts face tougher schedule as Unitas sidelined again
Westminster AP notes the 1971 Baltimore Colts open as defending champions after an 11-2-1 1970 season and Super Bowl win. The team relied on defense and special teams, edged many opponents by small margins, and faced injuries with Earl Morrall stepping in as John Unitas recovers.
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Baltimore Colts
Baltimore
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John Unitas
Earl Morrall
Unitas
Morrall
Morall
Karl Douglas
Sam Havrilak
Bucknell
Tom Matte
Norm Bulaich
Don McCauley
North Carolina
Jerry Hill
Tom Nowatzke
Jack Maitland
Jimmy Orr
Roy Jefferson
Eddie Hinton
Ray Perkins
John Mackey
Tom Mitchell
Don McCafferty
Vikings add depth to front four in Mankato camp
Minnesota Vikings are building depth across both lines and in the back seven at Mankato State College camp. Veterans Carl Eller Jim Marshall Allan Page Gary Larsen anchor the front four as new players such as Paul Dickson John Ward Jerry Patton and Mike McGill bulk the middle. Replacements like Carl Winfrey Noel Janke and Jeff Wright push the linebackers while Dale Hackhart Bobby Bryant and Gene Washington headline a growing secondary and rookies Kreg Kapitan Volly Murphy supply depth behind top receivers Al Denson Bob Grim John Henderson.
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Mankato State College
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Jim Marshall
Allan Page
Gary Larsen
Paul Dickson
John Ward
Jerry Patton
Mike McGill
Carl Winfrey
Noel Janke
Reggie Helms
Jeff Wright
Dale Hackhart
Bobby Bryant
Gene Washington
Bob Grim
John Henderson
al Denson
Kreg Kapitan
Little Volly Murphy
Volly
Muskie Tournament to be held at Cass Lake area
The Cass Lake Sportsmen's Club and Cass Lake Chamber of Commerce sponsor the 4th annual Muskie Tournament on September 10 to 12. Entry is limited to 250 fishermen with events on Cass Lake and adjacent waters. Weigh in at the Cass Lake American Legion Club. rules include pair fishing, no gaft hooks, and minimum release size for muskies under 38 inches. Fees include a social, smorgasbord, and award dinner.
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Cass Lake Chamber of Commerce
Cass Lake
Minnesota
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Markham
Bemidji
Minneapolis
Ralph Getchman
Daniel Erickson
Wayne Leonard
Laura Goodmanson
Hotel Register
Eleanor Roosevelt
Rudy Vallee
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Sinclair Lewis
R.W. Schrecker
Leech Lake
Walker
Bud Hollibaugh
North Lake Illinois
Wedgewood
Vellone to undergo surgery for illness
Former Minnesota Vikings guard Jim Vellone, 26, who missed the season with an undisclosed illness, will have exploratory surgery and spleen removal at UCLA Medical Center. Friends say the delay allowed him to attend the Vikings Chargers game while doctors seek answers about his disease.
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San Diego Chargers
Friends of
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Buena Park
Calif
Vikings
John Michels
Michel
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Baseball Scoreboard Night Games and Results Across Leagues
American League night games feature Boston batters Lahoud Scott and Conigliaro homering, Lyle earning the win for the Orioles while May takes the loss. Minnesota and Peat top Maudsay in a 11-2 romp. National League results include Jenkins winning for the Mets, Carroll winning for the Pirates, and Seaver’s Cubs? Seaver vs Alexander in a scoreless Dodgers game.
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Siebert
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