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Newspaper

Bemidji Pioneer

Location

Bemidji, Minnesota, United States of America

Date

Jun 08, 1971

Page

5

McNeil Rumored Out as Canadiens Head Coach

NHL meetings amid rumors Al McNeil will be replaced as coach of Montreal’s Stanley Cup champions. McNeil denied resigning but did not rule out a coaching change before meetings end. Other news includes tougher penalties for brawling and quick minor league draft closes with three goalies and Irv Spencer selected.

Montreal al McNeil McNeil Canadiens Sam Pollock NHL Irv Spencer Pollock Henri Richard

Worsley Draws NHL Interest From Detroit Buffalo

Several clubs inquired about veteran goalie Roger Worsley as Detroit and Buffalo hinted at selecting the 41 year old in the inter league draft. North Stars seek a solid young goalie in return. Detroit and Buffalo face roster concessions to make a deal.

Montreal Canada Minnesota Tp Worsley North Stars Detroit Buffalo Worsley Roy Edwards Ned Harkness Gump

Reds Hold Bemidji Camp for 16-year-old Prospects

Cincinnati Reds stage a baseball tryout camp on Tuesday June 1 in Bemidji Minnesota at 9 a.m. with Bill Clark leading the session assisted by Bob Ligon and Roger Holmgren. Camp runs to 4 p.m. no lunch break and rain date if needed. Players must provide own gear travel and living costs. Reds reimburse for contracted players.

Innati Reds Bemidji, Minn Bemidji State University Bemidji High School Bill Clark Reds Bill Bob Ligon Roger Holmgren American Legion Legion The Cincinnati U.S Colorado

Weaver calls Oliva a dumb hitter in Orioles series opener

Baltimore manager Earl Weaver calls Twins outfielder Tony Oliva a dumb hitter citing his inability to slump. Oliva carries a .376 average with 12 homers while the Twins visit the Orioles for a three game set as Calvin Griffith leads a Twins delegation in New York for the annual free agent draft.

Baltimurke Earl Weaver Baltimore Tony Oliva Oliva Weaver Twins Orioles Cnight Calvin Griffith New York

Smith edges Lincoln for rural field days crown

Smith edged Lincoln by one point to win the Bemidji public schools elementary field days. Smith scored 38 to 37 for Lincoln, with Central netting 33. The meet featured city records, school records, and top finishes across grades, including Sam Olson of Smith setting a new mark and Sharon Johnson of Central winning the sixth grade softball throw.

Smith Lincoln Bemidji Public Schools Ith Central Derald Lahti Danny Olson Sam Olson Jack Schwartz Campbell Star Sandmeyer Starfell Sharon Johnson Terry Ellenson Marie Leister Francis Moravec Robert Organ Tom Floura Tim Casey Greg Gangelhoff Sruce Peterson Gary Kansa New Smith School Michelle Brunette Jeanette Wiegel Lisa Dunham Cathy Irkvold Evelyn Brown Brenda Northbird New Smith Jeannette Wiegel Rita DeClusin Cathy Kirkvold Larry Grotberg Mark Fairchild Mike Leister Jim Jensen Robert Skime Tom Passers Mark Smythe Scott Brown Steve Ward Denise Johnson Judy Olson Becky Anderson Kelly Campbell Diane Jurkovski New Central Marie Lesiier Kay McFarland Kathy ‘Kippiey New Lincoln Randy Puschinsk Dan Neuman Derald Lanti Rich Henson Cindy Johnson Beth Rossiter Debbie Vance Cindy Kansa New City

Bemidji Bowler Wins Makato Open Championship

Jim Wynne of Bemidji defeated John Tordsen of Sioux Falls 227 to 194 to claim the $1000 Makato Open title in Mankato. The event opened Minnesota Summer Tour with 17 bowlers averaging over 200 in quarterfinals and featured top finishers from Minneapolis St Paul and surrounding towns. Wynne surged from 9th into the finals, then beat Hanson and Abelson before topping Tordsen for the championship.

Mankato Jim Wynne Bemidji John Tordsen Souix Falls South Dakota Minnesota Bill Abelson Austin Tordson ABC Sioux Falls Dave Skillingstad Ath Lowell Hanson Hanson Skillingstad Twin Cities Abelson Wynne Tordsen Minneapolis BeFinsis St. Paul Roger Lueck Fairmont Eddie Machren Jim Sjostrom Dave Tonia Rolf Amound Cottage Grove Ron Simonson Denny Tweet Geo Mitchell Bob Hanson Rod Taft Don Kizer Red Wing Gordy Dahl Vern Nelson Ken Holm Cloquet Jack Wallish Pat Holseth Bill Hulbert Phil Gough Marshaltown Pvo Jerry Gulxner Doug Engelman

NHL protected list omissions noted for 14 clubs

Montreal Canadiens omit veteran Jean Beliveau and retiree John Ferguson from protection list. Several teams fail to protect veteran forwards and goalies, including Boston Wayne Carleton Buffalo Don Marshall Skip Krake Dick Duff Reg Fleming Chicago Eric Nesterenko Lou Angotti Detroit Tom Miller Los Angeles Doug Robinson Matt Ravlich Larry Mickey Minnesota Gilles Gilbert replaces Gump Worsley New York Ron Stewart Tim Horton Philadelphia Jean Guy Gendron Cliff Schmaltz Pittsburgh Al Smith and Andy Bathgate removed to clear room for Roy Edwards via waiver draft.

Montreal Eric Nesterenko Lou Angotti Detroit Tom Miller Los Angeles Doug Robinson Matt Ravlich Larry Mickey Wayne Rutledge Jack Norris Minnesota Gilles Gilbert Gump Worsley New York Ron Stewart Tim Horton Jean-Guy Gendron Cliff Schmantz Philadelphia Pittsburgh al Smith Roy Edwards Penguins Andy Bathgate

Southern California Favored in NCAA Meet

USC, led by coach Rod Dedeaux, brings a young lineup to Omaha for the College World Series opener against Seton Hall on June 12. The roster includes one senior catcher Craig Perkins and a mix of sophomores juniors and freshmen led by standout George Ambrow and Fred Lynn with a staff headlined by Mark Sogge Steve Busby and Greg Widman.

LOS Angeles University of Southern California Trojans Seton Hall Omaha USC Daryl Arenstein Mike All George Ambrow Jeff Port Craig Perkins Fred Lynn Tim Steele Gordon Carter Jeff Pedersen Frank Alfano Rod Dedeaux Mark Sogge Steve Busby Greg Widman Randy Searbery Eric Raich Dedeaux

Weather area forecast for Iowa border region

Partly cloudy through Wednesday with a slight chance of showers or thundershowers near the Iowa border today and tonight and again Wednesday afternoon. A slight cooling trend tonight. Highs today 64 to 72, tonight 46 to 52, and Wednesday 68 to 74 with little temperature change.

Iowa

Mostad Solheim sweep trap shoot honors in Grand Rapids

Bemidji shooters Milo Mostad and Jerry Solheim led a two trap event with Mostad winning the 16 yard event by 96 of 100 and Solheim placing second with 99. Rershaw and Wayne Solheim followed with high scores among Bemidji entrants as over 50 shooters from Minnesota and Wisconsin competed.

Mostad Solheim Milo Mostad Jerry Solheim Bemidji Grand Rapids Dean Rershaw Minnesota Wisconsin Wayne Solheim Larry Heskett Pat McCarthy Barry Levins Paul Ubert Martin Ubert Doug Depew Jack Moe E.J .McCarthy Billy Moe Ron Kleinke Steve Stortreen

Women’s Softball League Opens 1971 Season Tonight

The 1971 Women’s Softball League begins a 12 week schedule with four teams. Opening night features Cass Lake against Bemidji Babes at Cass Lake Hospital and other matchups through August 12. Games start at 7 p.m. with a 10 run rule after five innings.

Cass Lake Bemidji Babes

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