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Newspaper

Bemidji Pioneer

Location

Bemidji, Minnesota, United States of America

Date

Dec 23, 1971

Page

5

High School Basketball Roundup From Jim Carrington

Area teams start a Christmas holiday spree with two extra games under a new league rule. The roundup details four team tournaments at Clearbrook Fergus Falls Hibbing Chisholm and many more across northern Minnesota with dozens of matchups and late results including Aitkin Detroit Lakes and Mahnomen. Key performances include Jim Kainz 50 points for Cotton and 102 40 point games by Littlefork and others.

Clearbrook Redlake Gonvick Fergus Falls Little Falls Babbitt Hibbing Chisholm Gilbert Brainerd Bemidji Cloquet Fisher Argyle Oslo Nevis Pequot Lakes Crosby Princeton Aurora Rush City Duluth Denfeld Two Harbors Tower Soudan Moose Lake Esko Ely Roseau Baudette Kelliher Laporte Northome Bigfork Mahnomen Mentor Kennedy Park Rapids Red Lake Falls Plummer Badger Okloe Moorhead Minneapolis North Alexandria Wayzata Fasston Climax McIntosh Twin Valley Wauban Hendrum Aitkin McGregor Anoka Grand Rapids Detroit Lakes Mark Serena Karlstad Trojans St Paul Thief River Falls Grafton Littlefork Twin Mark Lindahl Duluth East Central Como Pontliana Denfeld Lou Alcindor East Superior Twin Ports Akeley Kevin Struss Anglers Jim Kainz Cotton Mike Wesel Tower Mark Kummer Lindale Paul Hanson Clover Valley Bill Anderson Larry Olson Greenbush Tom Morris Todd Fore East Grand Forks Kurt Knoff Tom Kays Thief River Mark Erickson

Was Bob Jones the greatest golfer of all time

AP Special Correspondent recalls Walter Hagen crediting Bob Jones as possibly the greatest, while Jones himself deflects such claims. The piece surveys Jones's eight-year peak from 1923 to 1936, his major tally, Open results, and contrasts with Hogan Nicklaus Trevino, noting equipment and course changes, plus quotes from Ouimet Evans Keeler and others on his style and concentration.

Will Grimsley New York Walter Hagen Bob Jones Haig Hagen Jones U.S Atlanta Ben Hagen Arnold Palmer Jack Nicklaus Ben Hogan Hogan Interlachen Minneapolis Riviera Los Angeles Nicklaus Lee Trevino Francis Ouimet England Harry ‘Vardon Ted Ray United States Bob Charles Chick” Evans Bobby Evans B. Keeler Jones’ Boswell Keeler

Vikings Field Wrapped for Christmas Home Playoff Illusion

Metropolitan Stadium’s field is hidden under tarpaulin as Minnesota prepares for the NFC semifinal against Dallas. Ericson notes heating and turf choices to cope with cold, snow, and possible rain while stressing field quality and crowd perception.

Sy Pat Thompson Associated Press Paul Richard Ericson Minnesota Vikings Dallas Cowboys Ericson Metropolitan Stadium Minnesota

Bowling Results and High Scores from January Night

Local league results show Tarrington St Nat's and Bob's Deep Rock tied 2 2 with Westwood Trailer 2 Barko Loaders Gregg's 3 State Farm 1 Pioneer 1 Ted's 3 Spaulding's 3 and Phoenix Loan 1. High singles include Gordon 206 and Hiltz 192 while high series feature Job 505 and Colvin 459. Next bowling night is January 5.

Tarrington St Nat's Westwood Mary Colvin Gayle Gordon Marilyn Malterud Sandy Schmidt Jolaine Boreen Rita Holmgren Joyce Westgaard Chick Rongstad Peggy Job Betty Huderle

Morris Upsets St Thomas in Minnesota College Shuffle

Morris defeated St Thomas 55 46 in nonconference play as Rick Ohlsen and Billie Rollen each scored 14 points. Tommies center Bob Rosier led with 17 points as St Thomas dropped to 4 2. Wisconsin La Crosse beat Macalester 77 65. Georgia Southwestern topped Carleton 92 75 in Chicago. Duluth beat Bethel 76 61 in Thunder Bay while Bethel’s Steve Scroggins scored 19 and Duluth’s Dave Dollerschell and Mark McDonald each had 21.

Minnesota-morris St. Thomas Minnesota Morris Rick Ohlsen Billie Rollen Tommies Bob Rosier Windy City Chicago Georgia Southwestern Carleton Herb Fritsch Dave Dollerschell Mark McDonald Duluth Bethel Steve Scroggins Wisconsin-La Crosse Macalester Wisconsin la Crosse

Mercy Bowl raises funds for Fullerton State crash families

The Mercy Bowl at Anaheim Stadium raised 60,108.53 for the coaches families trust. William G. Pollack, Associated Students Administrator, said about 99 percent of sales and direct donations are accounted for, with an additional 15,000 in direct donations received.

Fullerton Calif Anaheim Stadium Fullerton State College William G. Pollack Associated Students Adistrator

Grid playoff plan for Minnesota high schools reviewed

The MSHSL will hold eight regional meetings in January and February to explain a proposed high school football playoff plan to 485 member schools. After meetings, schools will ballot on adoption with four separate votes per school from the coach, athletic director, principal, and superintendent. No ballot timetable set.

Minnesota MSHSL League

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