Kaat Confident After Debut With White Sox
Jim Kaat enjoyed a confident debut with the Chicago White Sox defeating Detroit 4-1 on Sunday for a no-walk three-hitter. In the nightcap Terry Forster and Cy Acosta combined for four hits as Chicago won 3-1. Kaat joined from Minnesota and praised the team as a potential pennant contender next year.
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South St. Paul
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May
North Star Riders host youth horse show
The North Star Riders of Bemidji held the annual youth horse show at the Beltrami Fair Grounds with over 35 riders age 16 and under. Debbie Severson judged. Connie Clementson and Roberta Christie tied for high point, each receiving a trophy, plus first place trophies and ribbons for the top six. The North Star Riders Drill Team debuted with a musical ride.
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Gophers Plan Twice-Daily Practices Before Ohio State Opener
Minnesota football coach Cal Stoll says the Gophers will practice twice daily as they prepare for the Sept. 7 showdown with Ohio State in Columbus. He conducted the first fall session Monday, with a light afternoon workout due to heat. John Lawing started at quarterback in the first practice, flanked by John King Rick Upchurch and Mike Jones in the backfield.
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Fife Haunts Tigers In Debut For Minnesota
Dan Fife, a former Tigers prospect, earned a 5-3 win in seven strong innings for Minnesota against Detroit. The Tigers had traded him in March for Jim Perry, and Fife's win widened Detroit’s gap in the division as Baltimore extended its winning streak to 14. Fife, a Clarkston native and ex Michigan basketball captain, said he was nervous but proud to perform against his old team and planned a party with friends after the game.
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NHL unveils Phase Three expansion plan for 1976
The NHL announces two new franchises for the 1976 77 season as part of Phase Three to expand divisions I and IV. President Clarence Campbell stresses economic stability and notes no merger with the WHA while considering 18 year old players. A Toronto meeting will discuss potential changes.
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Fighting Saints sign Heatley
The Minnesota Fighting Saints of the World Hockey Association signed Murray Heatley a 24 year old right winger and top WHL goal scorer to a three year contract. Heatley joined 29 under contract Saint players and joins 12 invited to training camp. Heatley played for Calgary and Wisconsin and had 75 goals 62 assists in 90 WHL games.
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Winners named in 15th Bemidji chamber fishing contest
George C. Fluey Jr of Bemidji earned a 9 lb 10 oz walleye from Lake Julia. Tom Stickler of Gibson City Ill weighed 10 lb 8 oz northern from Lake Beltrami. Crappies tied for first at 1 lb 12 oz caught in Lake Irving and Big Lake. Wayne Pearson of Chicago showed a 4 lb 12 oz bass from Lake Movil. Douglas Fehner of Guthrie earned a rainbow trout certificate. The 16th weekly contest closes at noon Saturday.
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Ard and Ingram Duel for Minnesota 500 at State Fair
NASCAR late model sport sman title contenders Sam Ard and Jack Ingram confirmed entries for the Minnesota 500 at the Minnesota State Fair on Labor Day. Ard leads the standings from Asheboro North Carolina while Ingram of Asheville NC trails by about 300 points. The 250 mile race pays 716 points to the winner with 672 for second and 648 for third. Qualifying features two 100 lap races to set the starting field for Monday's event.
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NHL to adopt four division format and new playoffs
NHL president Clarence Campbell announced a four division format and a new playoff system to begin in the 1974 75 season. The plan aims to revitalize competition across the league and expand post season action.
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Bemidji Sports Drive to State Tourney Aids Warriors
Cliff Morlan reports strong fundraising for Bemidji Warriors and related sports notes from the area. Committees seek contributions for the state baseball tournament in Jordan August 30 to September 9 while highlighting local football and golf results, upcoming events, and hockey plans.
Local Bemidji Native Plays for Army Football Team
Bob Colie of Route No. 4 Bemidji is on the Army 1973 varsity football squad under coach Tom Cahill. Army opens at Tennessee Sept 22 and faces California Georgia Tech Penn State Notre Dame Holy Cross Air Force Miami and Pittsburgh before Navy. Colie, a sophomore nose tackle, starred at Bemidji High School as captain of football and basketball teams.
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