Races thrill Bemidji fans as cars set for Sunday return
Bemidji race fans buzz over thrilling Sunday and Monday races at the Bemidji Raceway. Winners Duane Erickson Bill Matzdorf Jerry Leno and Don Matzdorf plan to defend titles as crews prep cars for 7 30 PM heat races and the Sunday feature.
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Davis back in majors leads Angels past Twins in debut
Tommy Davis, 37, returns from two months idle to pinch hit a two run single in the eighth that sparked the Angels to a 5-2 win over the Minnesota Twins. He spoke of a four month plan while adding career hit number 2059. other AL results noted.
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Blyleven Apologizes publicly as trade to Rangers lands
American League President Lee MacPhail demands a public apology from Bert Blyleven after a gesture toward fans during a Twins game. Blyleven and Danny Thompson are traded to the Texas Rangers for Bill Singer, Roy Smalley, Mike Cubbage, and Jim Gideon as Blyleven seeks a new contract and Minnesota plans salary talks.
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Skaars, Wrights win in fast pitch league action
Skaars rallied to beat Northern National Bank 16 to 13 after trailing 9 0 as Tim Johnson Lee Patten and Mike Rasch homered to power a 15 hit attack. Wrights blanked O K 10 0 behind strong pitching from Christopherson and late offense. Standings show Korders 5 0 Skaars 4 1 Wrights 2 4 O K 2 4 N National 1 5.
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Israelson wins Crookston Memorial Day golf title
Bemidji golfer Bill Israelson captured top honors at the Crookston Memorial Day tournament with a 104 after opening 30 and two 37s. Bruce Teal of Crookston finished second, Paul Hanson of Mahnomen took third, and Jay Moum of Thief River Falls was fourth. Israelson earned a $100 pro shop gift certificate while Hanson received a $35 prize for third.
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Bemidji State awards seven letters to Beaver tennis team
Seven athletes at Bemidji State University earned monograms for the 1976 Beaver tennis squad under coach Dan O Connell. Winners include Kevin Lind of Wadena Bill Choinere of Stillwater John Dunn of Minneapolis Jon Erickson of Edina Bill Sommers of Richfield Mark Zabilka of Clinton Iowa and Pat Shanahan of Crookston. The team improved from a 4 7 record in 1975 to 7 7 this season and placed fourth in the Northern Intercollegiate Conference. Choinere and Lind are the only seniors.
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Jacks Begin Guest for Golf Title
Bemidji Lumberjacks head to Majestic Oaks in Blaine defending their state golf title from last year. The team, led by Bret Vetter, Jack Schwartz, and Eric Niskanen, faces tough regional rivals after a slow spring and a crucial playoff adjustment involving Thief River Falls. The event spans two days with 36 holes.
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Roseau in second in state golf tourney
The Class A Minnesota high school golf tournament moved into its final round with Monticello's Mark Fiie and Montevideo's John Lundgren tying for first after opening rounds at Willmar Country Club. Albany led team scores as Roseau and others followed.Class AA golf opened at Blaine with top contenders named. Tennis and track events began as prep spring schedule continues.
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