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Bemidji Pioneer

Location

Bemidji, Minnesota, United States of America

Date

Jun 16, 1971

Page

4

Twins blast Indians as Oliva leads in 5-3 win

Tony Oliva drove in two with his 15th homer and a single while Rich Reese and Brant Alyea added solo shots. Bert Blyleven earned the win, allowing three hits through seven innings as Minnesota built a 5-1 lead and held on to sweep potential. Indians starter Ray Lamb kept it close with three hits allowed in six.

Cleveland Ohio Minnesota Twins Cleveland Indians Twins Tony Oliva Indians Oliva Rich Reese Brant Alyea Ray Lamb Blyleven Rick Austin Lamb Ted Uhlaender Uhlaender Cesar Tovar Harmon Killebrew

Griffith Indicates No Panic Over Twins Slow Start

Minnesota owner Calvin Griffith says there is no panic over the 1971 Twins as they hover under .500 with 100 games left. He cites defense and pitching as issues, notes Oliva and Killebrew leading hitters, and mentions Rod Carew's return as key to improvement. A high school signee Blood also joins the Twins, while Bud Wilson is named captain of Harvard track.

Griffith Pat Thompson Associated Press ST. Paul-Minneapolis Calvin Griffith Minnesota Twins Twins Oakland Kansas City Woodsville N.H Steve Blood Blood Sarasota Florida

Jacks battle Faribault for state baseball title bid

Bemidji Lumberjacks face Faribault in the state high school baseball tournament opener at St Paul Midway Stadium. Coach Chuck Grillo’s 20-1 squad aims for their first state crown, dopo a 11th state appearance, led by Gary Sargent and Jim Donahue on the mound and a .353 team batting mark. Faribault, coached by Lowell Nomeland, carries a 12-9 record and features Stu Spicer on the mound.

JACKS Bemidji Robbie Gregg Chas Grillo Todd Vonasek Faribault Jim Carrington Bemidji Lumberjacks St. Paul’s Midway Stadium Lumberjacks Chuck Grillo Gary Sargent Earl Sargent Steve Donahue Charlie Meyers Mike Mahler Jim Traut Dwight Degerman al Killian Mike Malmquist Sargent Jim Fearing Malmquist Stu Spicer Austin Preston Janesville Falcons Lowell Nomeland BSC Fairmont Hibbing Little Falls Montevideo Anoka Richfield Donahue Meyers Traut Moundsmen St. Paul Washington

State High School Champions List 1947 1970 Recap

This record lists Minnesota state champions by year from 1947 to 1970 with schools including St. Cloud Tech Chisholm Edison Duluth Denfeld Redwood Falls Halstad St Paul Washington Austin Washburn Little Falls St Paul Johnson North St Paul Richfield Bloomington Kennedy Hastings Edina Albany.

St. Cloud Tech Chisholm Minneapolis Edison Duluth Denfeld Redwood Falls Halstad St. Paul Washington Austin Minneapolis Washburn Little Falls St. Paul Johnson North St. Paul Richfield Bloomington Kennedy Hastings Edina Albany

Lumberjacks open state tourney in Minnesota action

The Pioneer notes the Lumberjacks will play Faribault in the state tournament opener and mentions Faribo earned the spot by beating Austin. It also recalls Horace May’s 56 team and compares records, with other sports items and upcoming events in Cass Lake Bemidji and Crookston, plus golf and hockey updates.

Pioneer Lumberjacks Faribault Faribo Austin Curtis Hotel Horace Mays Twins Cleveland Bert Blyleven Ray Corbin Tom Hall Chicago Cass Lake High School Art Schwocert Don Steichen Jack Hill BSC Joe Fairbanks Elbow Lake Hill Cass Lake Buster Rock Sid Nelson Rock Nelson Minneapolis

Chiefs switch Redlake baseball game to Friday

The Bemidji Chiefs cancel Sundays Paul Bunyan League game with Redlake and move it to Friday night at Redlake's diamond to join reservation weekend events. Game starts 8 p.m. Players meet at 6 30 p.m. at the BSC diamond for the trip. Both clubs bring 2 1 records into the first season meeting.

Bemidji Chiefs Paul Bunyan Redlake Bemidji John Melhus Bob Powell National Guard BSC Jim Yost Jerry Fossand

Baseball Standings and Results Across Leagues

American League East leaders include Baltimore and Detroit with tight margins. West division shows Oakland leading while Minnesota and California chase. Tuesday results feature Milwaukee and Chicago upsets. Wednesday schedules include multiple interleague matchups across Cleveland, Baltimore, Kansas City, Detroit, Oakland, California, and Boston.

W.L. Pat.g.b. Baltimore Detroit Boston Cleveland New York Wash Oakland Kan Milwaukee Baltimore Kansas City Chicago Washington California Minnesota Kant Williams Dunning Lockwood McNally Bahnsen Cal Canton Wood Lolich McLain Blue Lonborg Wright

Area Forecast: Variable clouds with showers possible today

The forecast calls for variable cloudiness with a chance of a few showers today and tonight. Fair to partly cloudy conditions are expected Thursday with little temperature change. Highs today 78 to 85, tonight’s lows around the 50s, and Thursday’s highs 78 to 85.

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