Blyleven Faces Indians Tonight in Minnesota-Twins Start
The Minnesota Twins trail Oakland by 7 1/2 games and open a three game set with Cleveland as Bert Blyleven seeks a win. Manager Bill Rigney bets the club can close the gap by the All Star break while staff and fielding issues persist plus Carew works back from injury and Thompson eyes an return.
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ST. Paul
Minneapolis
Minnesota Twins
Cleveland
Bert Blyleven
Twins
Minnesota
Oakland
Bill Rigney
Rigney
Lew Krausse
Milwaukee
Rod Carew
Detroit
Danny Thompson
Carew
Steve Braun
Thompson
Braun
Ferguson Quits Montreal After Eight Seasons
Montreal star John Ferguson announces retirement after eight stormy seasons with the Canadiens. The rugged left wing cites extensive business interests in Montreal and ends a career marked by pugnacious play. Ferguson previously quit on Oct 7 but returned in November.
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Montreal
John Ferguson
Ferguson
NHL
Canadiens
Lynn Dorn Wins Elsie Annis Award at Bemidji State
Bemidji State College announces junior Lynn Dorn of Thief River Falls as the second recipient of the Elsie K. Annis Award for a junior or senior woman majoring in physical education. The selection committee was chaired by Dr. Marjorie C. Beck with faculty and administrators naming Dorn for her extensive athletic and campus service. The award ceremony is planned for early next fall.
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Elsie K. Annis
BSC
Lynn Dorn
Bemidji State College
Thief River Falls
Marion Christianson
Marjorie Beck
Dorn
Myrtie Hunt
Jayne Rasmussen
Marjorie C. Beck
Department of Women's Physical Education
Miss Annis
Beck
Jan Hillman
Duluth
Donette
Red River
Phi Theta Chi Sorority
Welterweight Title Fight in Los Angeles
Welterweight champion Billy Backus of Syracuse defends his 147 pound title against Jose Napoles of Mexico City in a 15 round bout at the Forum Inglewood. Napoles is a 2-1 favorite as more than 16 000 fans expect a bloodbath with Napoles earning 30000 and Backus 90000 guaranteed. The fight is not shown on local television.
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Billy Backus
Syracuse
N.Y
Jose ‘“‘Mantequilla
Napoles
Mexico City
Inglewood
Backus
Mexico
Cuba
George Parnassus
Billy
L.C. Morgan
Jerry Pelligrini
New Orleans
Mantequilla
Tony Graziano
Carmen Basilio
St Cloud State Retains NIC All Sports Title
St Cloud State College wins the Nor thern Intercollegiate Conference all sports crown for a third straight year with 72.5 points, Moorhead State 54, Bemidji State 42, Winona State 41.5, Michigan Tech 40, Minnesota Morris 31.5, Southwest State 23.5. Huskies capture cross country outdoor track tennis and baseball titles and share football. Moorhead takes basketball indoor track and golf.
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Moorhead State
St. Cloud
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Winona State
Michigan
Fa Ce
Bemidji
Winona
Michigan Tech
Minn.-Morris
Southwest
Baylor Seen New Coach Of Lakers
Los Angeles AP report notes widespread speculation that Elgin Baylor could become the Lakers head coach after Joe Mullaney was fired. Mullaney resigned to take an executive scouting role, while Lakers general manager Fred Schaus aims to name a new coach, with Baylor’s name now a strong possibility amid injuries to Baylor himself.
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LOS Angeles
Elgin Baylor
Los Angeles Lakers
National Basketball Association
Joe Mullaney
Lakers
Mullaney
Fred Schaus
Baylor
Seattle University
University of Washington
New York
Jack Kent Cooke
Laker
Minneapolis
Schaus
West Virginia
Bill van Breda-Kolff
Princeton
Cooke
Providence
Siebert's Son Heads to Arizona State for Baseball Career
Minnesota coach Dick Siebert says Arizona State has his son Paul Siebert secured with a full ride. Paul, a 6 foot 3 left handed pitcher, weighs 195 pounds and faces the MLB draft decision during a two day window before choosing between pro offers or college in Tempe, Arizona.
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Minnesota
Arizona State
Paul Siebert
Major League Baseball
Tempe
Ariz
Siebert’s son Siebert draws pro baseball attention
The article notes Paul Siebert, son of former MLB figure Dick Siebert, as a strong pitching prospect for college and possibly the major leagues. Scouts praise his velocity and control, with Edina coach Robert McCarthy highlighting a fastball, curve, slider, and knuckler. The Minnesota Twins and others see him in the draft, likely Class AAA.
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Associated Press
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Dick Siebert
University of Minnesota
Edina
Paul
Siebert
Brooklyn Dodgers
St. Louis Cardinals
Philadelphia Athletics
Arizona State
Sal Bando
Reggie Jackson
Rick Monday
Oakland A’s
Paul Powell
Minnesota Twins
Minnesota
Connie Mack
Robert McCarthy
Young Siebert
McCarthy
American Legion
Braves and Bucks Open Season in Northern Lakes League
Bemidji based Braves and Bucks begin play Sunday at 2 p.m. on the college diamond in a non-conference clash. Braves return 14 from 1971 squad with reshuffling expected. Bucks debut after rapid squad formation with about 20 vying for 15 spots. League games start June 11 with Braves at Cass Lake and Bucks hosting Redlake.
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College Diamond
Braves
Bucks
Milwaukee Bucks
NBA
Tony Richer
Cass Lake
Redlake
Laporte
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