Twins OK But Vikes North Stars Hit By Wage Freeze
The Cost of Living Council rules professional athletes are not exempt from the wage price freeze. Vikings general manager Jim Finks says eight unsigned players will be affected including Gary Cuozzo Gene Washington Al Denson John Henderson Clint Jones Charlie West Mike LaHood and Mike McGill. Cuozzo opts to play option, taking a 10 percent cut from 1970 salary to become a free agent next spring.
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North Stars set training start in Winnipeg with most players signed
North Stars begin training in Winnipeg on September 11 with 75 percent under contract. Names reportedly unsigned include Danny Grant and Jude Drouin, while Bill Goldsworthy and Gump Worsley signatures remain uncertain. GM Wren Blair says contracts will be paid on last year's scale and amortized until the freeze ends, noting most players were signed before the freeze.
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Surfskimmer christened on Lake Bemidji this week
Mary Wilson of the Pioneer front office launched a Surf Skimmer on Lake Bemidji with Bob Powell of Gambles assisting. The motorized surfboard offers safe operation with a Chrysler 3.5 hp motor and rubber bulb throttle, claiming unsinkable performance and easy shallow-water launches. Marv Thayer at Gamble store can arrange demonstrations.
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O Connor Improves to 22-0 with Knockout of Nagicki
Rochester boxer Pat O Connor stopped Fiji Islander Jak Nagiki in the third round at the Minneapolis Auditorium to extend his undefeated record to 22 0. The crowd of 2087 paid 8850 as promoter Tommy Anderson eyes more Minnesota rings for the rising 21 year old.
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Bobick Stops Houpe Early in Chicago Bout
Rodney Bobick from Bowlus outpointed amateur heavyweight Butch Culbertson of Rochester over three rounds. Nick Castillio of West St. Paul won at 150 pounds by outpointing Bobby Hill of Minneapolis. Rafael Rodriguez of Minneapolis knocked out Ramos Williams of Cincinnati in 1 minute 35 seconds of the second round.
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Minneapolis
Rafael Rodriguez
Ramos Williams
Cincinnati
Ness Garden Wins Gun Club Summer Championship
Ness Garden Center tops Bemidji Gun Club season with 947 of 1000 points. McCarthy's Standard 945, Gregg's Plumbing 942, Pauls Body Shop 932. Top shooters include Jerry Solheim 24, Wayne Sother 23.3, Paul Ubert 22.0, Pat McCarthy 22.0, Dean Rershaw 21.9. A chicken shoot is planned Sunday with prizes and classes for all levels.
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Jack Moe
Doug Depew
Vikes Stand On Heads In Preseason Camp
Minnesota coach Bud Grant uses a headstand drill to lighten training camp and allow players to skip laps for 30 seconds. Gary Cuozzo to start vs Pittsburgh. Vikings aim to improve after 34-7 win over San Diego and 34-14 vs Chicago in previous tuneups. The Steelers hold a 1-1 preseason mark after losses and wins.
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Baseball Standings and Upcoming Schedule Snapshot
American League East standings show Baltimore leading with 79 wins and Detroit trailing at 69. Week results include Cleveland over Milwaukee 10-6 and Baltimore over Chicago 8-7 in 8 innings with rain. Friday night games feature multiple matchups across both leagues.
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Hunter's Special Retriever Trial Near Bemidji
The Headwaters Retriever Club holds its final trial of the season on Sunday August 29 starting at 8 30 a m. All dogs enter the Hunters Stake with elimination after the first two series and a small registration fee covers pigeons and ducks. Trophies and ribbons awarded. spectators welcome with no admission.
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Local Wittier Coach Leads Bemidji Ties to World Championship
Wittier California junior high coach William Westling, with Bemidji family links including uncle Clarence Ritchie and grandmother Mrs. Elmer Goar and mother Mabel Ritchie, captained a youth baseball team to victory at an Indianapolis world championship last weekend against teams from the U S and England.
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Baseball Scoreboard Night Games Across Leagues
Milwaukee edges Cleveland 6 10 0 with key homers by Cardenal Harper Nettles Foster as Farmer earns win. Chicago beats Baltimore 8 7 in rain shortened eight inning game. Williams hits homer for Chicago. Boston tops Kansas City 7 6 with Culp winning. Washington defeats California 8 3 with Lindblad, Reynolds homers.
Weather outlook highs cresting into the 80s this week
A warm trend continues through Saturday with daytime highs ranging from 80 to 86 today and 83 to 90 on Saturday. Lows tonight are expected to be 54 to 60 as overnight temperatures remain mild.
Bemidji State previews 1971 offensive backfield strengths
Beaver season preview notes a strengthened backfield led by Tom Enger returning as top ground gainer since 1969. Quarterback competition may form between Dave Lukep and Gary Dahlberg while Lee Patten, John Backes, Mike Lazer, Danny Metschenbacher, Gary Christofferson, Gordy Dault and Jack Hill provide depth in a 1971 offensive lineup.
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Grand Rapids
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Audubon
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Redwood Falls
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Cold Spring
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Calonia
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Crookston
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Warren
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Winona
Gordy Dault
International Falls
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Farmingdale
Indian Open Golf set at Blackduck
The Indian Open Golf Tournament will be held at Blackduck Country Club on September 18 with eighty golfers from Michigan North and South Dakota Wisconsin and the twin cities. Registration starts at 9 a.m. and a light lunch is served at noon.
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Turtle River Lake Association Sets Special Meeting
A special meeting of the Turtle River Lake Conservation Association called by Harry Rice for August 30 at 8 p.m. will be held at Port Hope Township Hall on Highway No. 71. The group aims to improve Turtle River Lake fishing and invites any interested person to attend.
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