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Newspaper

Bemidji Pioneer

Location

Bemidji, Minnesota, United States of America

Date

Jun 09, 1976

Page

8

Pele Leads New York Cosmos at Met in Minnesota Kicks Test

Cliff Morlan reports Pele will captain the New York Cosmos against Minnesota Kicks at the Met stadium. The crowd could reach a record as free parking and high interest boost attendance. The article notes strong Kicks support, potential relocation rumors, and ongoing summer sports action across baseball basketball and local events.

Pele New York Cosmos Met Minnesota Kicks Kicks Metropolitian Commission Minnesota Vikings Twins St. Cloud St. Cloud Cathedral Sleepy Eye Babbitt Plainview Little Falls Marshall Hill-Huyray Park Center Midway Stadium St. Paul

Summer base ball program set to begin next Monday

The city recreation department announces a week long Clinic before summer baseball starts. Andy Kannenberg will head the staff with Bob Johnson and Jim Conway assisting. Three divisions Major Minor and T Ball operate with schedules through July 30.

City Recreation Department Princeton University Andy Kannenberg Bob Johnson Concordia Jim Conway Bemidji State City Hall Nymore 5Th and Miles Avenue Curling Club

Peterson Wins in Disguise as Rangers Beat Orioles

Fritz Peterson wore Nelson Briles jersey to secure his first win of the season for Texas in a 6-3 decision over Baltimore. Briles credited, Peterson praised his effort while teammates celebrated Briles’ victory behind the scenes. Reggie Jackson may miss time for Baltimore with a possible wrist fracture. Other AL results: Detroit over Kansas City 3-1, Yankees over California 4-2, Oakland 6-5 over Boston, Milwaukee 2-0 over Chicago, Minnesota 3-1 over Cleveland.

Howard Smith Fritz Peterson Ohio New Jersey Nelson Briles Peterson Cleveland Indians Texas Rangers Briles Baltimore Steve Foucault Orioles Detroit Kansas City New York Yankees California Oakland Boston Milwaukee Chicago Minnesota Gene Clines Jim Sundberg Jeff Burroughs Doyle Alexander Reggie Jackson Tigers Royals Dave Roberts Jason Thompson Rusty Staub Hal McRae Angels Dock Ellis Chris Chambliss Gary Ross Craig Nettles Nettles Red Sox Gene Tenace Ken McMullen Larry Lintz Bill

Tennis Meet Slated for Grand Forks Classic

The Grand Forks park board will host its third annual Grand Forks Tennis Classic June 25 27 at Riverside Park courts. Trophies and merchandise prizes await winners. Entries to Mike Pariseau Box 248 Grand Forks ND 58201 or call 775 4665.

Grand Forks Park Board Riverside Park Courts Mike Pariseau Grand Forks N. D Park Board

Twins extend win streak behind Redfern and Campbell

Minnesota beat Cleveland 3 1 to extend its winning run to four as Pete Redfern and Bill Campbell shut out the Indians. Rod Carew doubled down the line and scored twice while Butch Wynegar and Steve Braun drove in Minnesota’s runs. Cleveland’s Dennis Eckersley absorbed the loss as the Indians managed only one run.

BSU Jim Carrington Braves Blackduck John Methus Lions Laporte Whitey’ Anderson American Legion Park Rapids Roger Day Paul Bunyan Chiefs Cass Lake Redlake Twins Cleveland Pete Redfern Bill Campbell Campbell Rod Carew Butch Wynegar Wynegar Joe Decker Boston North A's Dwight Evans Cecil Cooper Boston Brewers White Sox Bill Travers Don Money Bill Sharp Chicago Brian Downing Bart Johnson Mike Harris Cleveland Indians Minnesota Twins Indians Minnesota Redfern Gene Mauch Maud Larvell Blanks Dennis Eckersley Carew Steve Braun Braun Mike Cubbage Alan Ashby Mauch Pat Dobson

Twins first draft pick leans toward college

Minnesota pick James Allen, 18, Yakima Washington. may delay pro debut to attend Arizona State or USC. Twins also took Terry Felton John Castino and 10 other college bound prospects across rounds two through thirteen. multiple players listed with heights weights and schools.

Bloomington Twins Allen Terry Felton Baker Minnesota Tony Cameron Rod Cameron Granada Hills Calif Pepperdine College William Harris Los Altos Santa Clara University

Hall of Fame picks and Campbell re elected head

Montreal leaders William Wirtz and Philip D Ross along with Dr John L Gib son and players Johnny Bower Bill Quackenbush hailed as NHL builders. Board of Governors unanimously re elected President Clarence Campbell to lead until a successor is chosen.

Montreal William Wirtz Philip D. Ross John L. Gibson National Hockey League Johnny Bower Bill Quackenbush Clarence Campbell

Braves Host Blackduck Lions Travel To Leech Lake Open Season

The Northern Lakes League opens with Bemidji Lions at Leech Lake and Bemidji Braves hosting Blackduck. Other games match Akeley at Laporte and Cass Lake at Redlake as Braves seek improvement from 1975 third place and Lions from last in the seven team league.

Red Lake Blackduck Bemidji Cass Lake Big Winni Hank Rupp Blackduck Lake Fontenelle Jerry Gibsons Braves Lions Leech Lake Northern Lakes League Bemidji Lions Bemidji Braves Akeley Laporte Redlake Pete Stomberg Bob Organ Ken Kraemer Ray Porter Jeff Bell Dave Evenson Mark Edgington Craig Erhart Hank Wold Mark Dillon Leon Black Ray Waukato Chad Boyer John Melhus Dale Thompson Jeff Beaulieu Howie Organ John Groupman Cal Puttbrese Roger Degerman Dave Bleth Tom Campbell Tim Mrazek Albert Hammock Roby Gregg Corny Whitefeather Mike Buckanaga Mark Beaulieu Clarence Jerry Loud Dan Fairbanks Brainerd

Kordels Rally Edges Wrights in Extra Inning Contest

Kordels remained unbeaten at 6-0 after an eighth inning run edged Wrights Construction 8-7 in men's fast pitch softball. Art Glidden led with three hits for Kordels while Roger Johnson and Dan Bahr added two each. Scott LaCoursiere led Wrights with three and Jim Hickerson and Connie Christopherson added two.

Kordels Wrights Construction Wrights Art Glidden Roger Johnson Dan Bahr Scott LaCoursiere Jim Hickerson

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Cliff Morlan Sports Review Gopher Cage Ray Williams Gophers William Indiana Williams Mike Thompson Dave Winey Phil Saunders Oscar Lockhart Jim Dutcher Kevin McHale Steve Lingenfelter Pat Foschi Virginia John Retica John Bloomington Jefferson Dutcher Dave Hutchins Matzdorfs Bemidji Raceway Don Lakefront Larry Robertson ABA NBA Kentucky St. Louis Denver Nuggets New York Nets Indiana Pacers San Antonio Spurs Twin Cities Lakers Bill Musselman Musselman Gopher Melrose Mark Olberding Mark Oldberding Country Club Bob Lees Fosston KBM Bemidji High Princeton Lefty Ben Fulton Rhonda Byer Lori Wackwitz Kay Meacham Kelli Edgington Kim Ovsak Becky Backman Roxanne Byer Linda Baker Linda Masse Chris Lindstrom Tammy Sand Jeri Carter Pat Gildersleeve Joy Paulson Susan Johnson Leone Donat Barb Sherer Kathy Lord Delores Smith Donna Berg Anne Bellino Janet Sorenson Lyn Booker Margaret Vene Kris Melchoir Nancy Mason Sheila Eichstadt Jeri Johnson East Grand Forks Frank Robinson Abreb Bi Bostock Cf Oggnzizrt Terrell Manninget Carewlb Lownstinif Cartydh Braundh Howardib Blankiss Redfernp Paul Cantonese Sunnyvale Michael Gustave Hartford Community College Aberdeen Gregory Sporrer Yorba Linda John Violette Playa del Ray Steven Christian San Jose Ronald Moore Marvin Wendt Lone Grove Okla Arizona University John Noga Connie Christopherson Korders Glidden Bahr Christopherson Hickerson Kenny's Greenwood Old Cass Lake
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