Twins end eight game skid with 7 1 victory over Orioles
Minnesota used Bert Blyleven seven hit effort and a 34 minute rain delay to defeat Baltimore 7 to 1, snapping an eight game losing streak and tightening the East Division pennant chase as Boston and New York moved within two games.
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Bemidji Area Teams Fall In State Amateur Tourney
Redlake and Cass Lake were shut out in their opening games in the state amateur baseball tournament at Wadena. Deer Creek blanked Redlake 11 to 0 aided by Al Stigman one hitter with 11 strikeouts, while Fergus Falls defeated Cass Lake 10 to 0 led by Steve Johnson’s one hitter and a three run homer. Johnson struck out 13 for Fergus Falls as the winners advance to face Shady Brook or Hinckley, with the championship game set for Sept 10 at Wadena County Stadium.
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Orioles fall as Dobson struggles after rain delay
Pat Dobson was hit hard after a 34 minute rain delay in a 7-1 loss to the Minnesota Twins. Bert Blyleven pitched well for Minnesota, while Rod Carew and others sparked the offense. The loss leaves Baltimore tied for first in the AL East as Detroit fell to California.
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Boxing, golf and football notes from Bemidji sporting week
Cliff Morlan reviews Olympic boxing prospects with Duane Bobick facing a Sunday bout and talks of an eastern offer. Vandersluis Memorial entrants and local golf events fill early September, plus partridge season opens September 16. Bert Blyleven shines as the Twins end a skid and Twin road trip looming. Sid Sletten makes a hole in one at Bemidji Town and Country Club.
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Clemente and Rose Tie NL Lifetime Hit Records
Pittsburgh’s Roberto Clemente tied Honus Wagner with 2,970 career hits by going 2 for 3 as the Pirates defeated San Diego 11-0. Cincinnati’s Pete Rose tied Vada Pinson’s club mark of 1,881 hits in the Reds’ 4-2 win over the Mets, amid celebratory ovations.
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Braves Players Must Return Uniforms After Season
Bemidji Braves baseball players are ordered to turn in all uniforms this week. Items to include are sliding pads and warmup jackets, all in original plastic wrappers. Banquet plans wait until uniforms and candy accounts are cleared. team finished 33 5 season marks.
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Baseball Standings and Thursday Results Across Leagues
Major League standings show San Diego at 46 78 .371 with Chicago at 9 8 in extras. AL results include Baltimore and Detroit atop the table, while Boston Chicago and New York post key wins. Thursday and Friday schedules list several interleague matchups and division battles across both leagues.
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Vikings to name remaining NFL waivers today
The Minnesota Vikings were set to reveal the rest of the players cut earlier in the week after withholding names during the waivers. They prepare for a preseason game against the Houston Oilers at Metropolitan Stadium, with Clint Jones and Bob Bryanttracking readiness and Alan Page possible return. Gilliam and Beasley briefly returned from injuries in last week’s 20 17 win over Cleveland.
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Gopher kicker shows strength in early drills
Minnesota kicker and fullback Lou Clare impressed in his first kicking exercises, delivering 15 straight extra points, hitting 3 of 4 field goals from 25 yards, and booting several kickoffs into the end zone. Keith Fahnhorst returned to full duty after a virus, regaining weight as team completes conditioning phase.
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