Lumberjack golfers win state prep title in close finish
Cliff Morlan’s Sports Review notes Bemidji High School’s Lumberjack golf team captured the state prep championship by three strokes over Albert Lea, with Dan Croonquist of Mound medalist at 143 and Billy Israelson finishing third after a 78 final round. Israelson plans to enroll at Lamar University and compete in area events. the piece also covers strong track and field action at Richfield and St. Cloud Apollo, plus Twins and Legion baseball notes.
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Jacks win first state golf title since 1956 in thriller
Bemidji Lumberjacks capture the state golf crown by three strokes over Albert Lea. Senior Bill Israelson led after round one, but a late back nine cost him medalist honors as Dan Croonquist of Mounds View claimed individual title with 143. Albert Lea finished runners up behind Knutson’s 144. Israelson finished third at 148.
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Bemidji Jacks Lose Lead But Stay In State Golf Run
Bret Yetter shot 77 Friday to 161 total while Bemidji peers Strandemo 152 Hedlund 160 Odegaard 163. The state title marks Bemidji teams’ third in three years with 1973 baseball and 1974 basketball crowns.
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Giles wins British Amateur in Hoylake 8 and 7 over James
Vinny Giles of Richmond Virginia shoots eight birdies to overwhelm Mark James of Britain in the 36 hole final at Hoylake England. Ray Floyd wins Kemper Open by three strokes after 69 final round featuring a 100 foot chip for eagle on nine at Marluite North Carolina.
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Holtzman Just Misses No-Hitter In 4-0 A’s Win
Oakland pitcher Ken Holtzman near-missed a no-hitter when Detroit’s Tom Veryzer hit a two-base 82 3 inning double in the ninth. Holtzman still earned a 4-0 victory as Hal McRae, Jim Palmer and other AL results follow.
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Braves topple Bucks 9 3 in season opener on six hits
Bemidji Braves use six hits to score five in third inning and beat Bemidji Lions Bucks 9 3. Noga pitches solidly after rough start, 12 strikeouts over six innings. Organ and Chambers lead offense with two hits each. Bucks host Blackduck next, both teams open league play Wednesday.
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Matzdorf Potter claim stock car feature titles
Grand Rapids driver Don Matzdorf won the V-8 feature at Bemidji Raceway with Arnold Balstad second and Larry Kennedy third. International Falls’ Don Potter took the six cylinder feature, while Kennedy won the consolation ahead of Gary Wilson. Opening heats saw Scholler and Zaren win, with Potter also victorious in a separate heat. A next race card is set for Sunday with time trials at 7 30.
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Twins Rally For Six-Run Ninth Beat Red Sox 7-5
The Minnesota Twins scored six runs in the ninth to defeat the Boston Red Sox 7-5 at Boston. Umpire Jerry Neudecker ruled Larry Hisle safe on a rebounded ball off Bernie Carbo’s glove, a call Boston protested as decisive and controversial. Manager Darrell Johnson and players criticized the call as the game shifted in the ninth.
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