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Newspaper
Bemidji Pioneer
Location
Bemidji, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1971
Page
6
Bemidji Lumberjacks meet Thief River Falls at 8 p.m. in a key Northwest Conference clash that could shape Region 8 standings. The Prowlers sit higher in ratings and aim to dethrone Roseau, with both teams needing a win to gain late-season momentum.
Bemidji two traveling pee wee squads went 1-3 over the Roseau weekend. The 9-10 Squirts won 4-3 in OT on a Vonasek goal set up by Murphy. other scorers were Loeffler Gregg and Vetter with McLean and Vonasek assisting. The 11-12s fell 11-4 Saturday and 4-2 Sunday with Niskanen Phelps scoring. Regular league action opened with Elks 4 VFW 4. Niskanen hat trick for the Elks and Olson twice for VFW, with assists by Koski Thorson Beck Larson Heath.
Bemidji Beavers improve to 3-0 with a 75-71 road win against Bethel Royals in St Paul. Richmann and Gary Wagner lead with 15 points each as four Beavers reach double figures. Dan Eichmann adds key late baskets to seal the victory.
St John’s Collegeville Minnesota defeated Rocky Mountain College 112 to 87 for their first win in three games. Tom Grodnowski led with 21 points and Kevin Coleman added 18 while Terry Maloney scored 16. Several Minnesota teams also won as Bemidji State, Mankato State and others posted victories.
Thief River Falls ranked No. 3 and Bemidji No. 6 in state hockey face off with key players Rob Swenson and Gary Sargent spotlighted. The column covers diverging sports in TRF and Bemidji, Roseau jamboree results, upcoming games against Moorhead Hibbing and Cass Lake, plus Minnesota Gophers and local wrestling and basketball actions with multiple teams and players named.
Beaverettes volleyball teams defeated North Dakota in two straight wins. The A team won 16 14 and 15 5 while the B team prevailed 15 2 and 15 8. Despite illnesses the varsity is 8 0 and the B team 5 0 with a state title bid at St. Cloud Saturday.
Afternoon lanes produced high scores across leagues. Notable tallies include Dibble 425 series and Milbrath 514, with individual game highs like Anderson 186 and Hogansen 462 series. Standings show U-Save atop at 39-13, Snyder's IGA 35-17, and Paul Bunyan Dairy 34-18.
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