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Newspaper

Bemidji Pioneer

Location

Bemidji, Minnesota, United States of America

Date

Jun 21, 1977

Page

6

Bemidji Fish For Fun event draws anglers and festivities

The 2nd BSU KDAL Bemidji Chamber fishing contest is set for Saturday noon to 4 p.m. with a Friday polka party at the Elks Club 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. A seminar led by Harold Lehn and others precedes weigh in at Diamond Point after fishing begins. Proceeds support BSU scholarships. additional events include a walleye dinner, live entertainment, and several side contests.

Lake Bemidji Bsukdal Harold Curly’ Lehn John Peterson John Melhus Gary Roach Roach Linday-Little Joe Co Lehn Ruttgers Birchmont Lund Las Vegas Lake Meade Diamond Point DNR Jerry’s Gibson’s Xen’s St. Paul Dispatch Pioneer Press Walnut Hall George Schmidt BSU Kdal-Tv Marsh Nelson Marsh Blackduck

Harrah hits homer as Rangers top Twins 2 1 in Bloomington

Texas bats back Harrah as he drives in the first two runs with a seventh inning homer. The Rangers hold off Minnesota 2 1, extending the Twins losing streak to four while Texas climbs into a tie for third in the AL West behind Chicago and California.

Brent Kallestad Bloomington Minn Texas Toby Harrah Metropolitan Stadium Minnesota Gene Mauch Twins Harrah Rangers California Chicago White Sox Bump Wills Juan Beniquiz Frank Lucchesi Paul Thormodsgard Thormodsgard Dock Ellis Darold Knowles Rod Carew Ellis Knowles Adrian Devine Eigh Paul Lindblad Mauch Dan Ford Lyman Bostock

Skaars Wins Bemidji Fast Pitch Championship

Skaars Distributors of Bemidji captured the eight team event title at Neilson-Reise Arena, beating Detroit Lakes VFW Thief River Coca Cola and Devils Lake Southam. Lee Patten earned the win in the opener, while Scott LaCoursiere and Tom Ogaard boosted Skaars with multiple hits. Johnson led the champions with 10 runs and four homers in the day’s action, as Skaars posted an 11-1 season mark and a 21-1 overall record.

Skaar Tim Johnson Marv Moe Pabst Carl Thompson Tom Hill Lee Patten al Killian Scott LaCoursiere Skaars Big North Bemidji Jaycee Skaar Distributors Neilson-Reise Arena Detroit Lakes Vfw Thief River Coca Cola Devils Lake Southam Champs Detroit Lakes Dave Patten John Buckanaga Tom L. Patten Buckanaga Eidenschenk Erb Olson O.K. Tire Thief River State Farm Ajax Contracting Devils Lake Korder Furniture Hill Thief River Coke Ogaard Buckanaga Johnson Lasers Armeson LaCoursiere Thief River Falls Southam Thompson Buckanaga Berg Hoffner Stuart River Coca Cola Kordels Ajax Lakers Lowmaster

Vikings Acquire Bill Bradley From Eagles For Draft Pick

The Minnesota Vikings traded for two time All Pro free safety Bill Bradley from Philadelphia for an undisclosed draft choice. Bradley, 30, led the NFL in interceptions in 1971 and 1972 and has returned 102 punts, the most in Eagles history. He could help the Vikings at free safety while Krause is questionable and Wright recovers from knee surgery.

Bloomington Minn Bill Bradley Minnesota Vikings Philadelphia Bradley Eagles Vikings Paul Krause Jeff Wright

Minor League opens with eight teams set this summer

The league begins with eight active clubs after a week-long clinic. Xen's North Country Sporting Goods replaces Bemidji Bowl as sponsor. Returning teams include the Security State Twins, Northern National Rangers, Kentucky Fried Chicken Cards, Seven Up Tigers, Bemidji Police Federation Braves, Dairy Queen Pirates and McDonalds Orioles. Dairy Queen won last season with a 10-2 record, finishing 22 games ahead of Seven Up.

Xen North Country Sporting Goods Bemidji Bowl Red Sox Security State Twins Northern National Rangers Kentucky Fried Chicken Cards Seven Up Tigers Bemidji Police Federation Braves Dairy Queen Pirates McDonalds Orioles Dairy Queen

Eagles win mislogged in Recreation League game report

An incorrect game report credited the Eagles with a 17 3 win over Keg N Cork. Keg N Cork actually won 17 3 and remains unbeaten tied for the lead with Wilton Liquor. Police Federation clinched the double elimination playoff title with four straight wins under coachs Andy Kannenberg Jim Conway Pete Maus and Bob Luoma.

Eagles Keg-N-Cork Wilton Liquor Police Federation Andy Kannenberg Jim Conway Pete Maus Bob Luoma Twins Red Sox

Little League Rosters From Area Banks and Fast Food Chains

Readable rosters list teams led by local organizations including SECURITY STATE BANK TWINS NORTHERN NATIONAL BANK RANGERS and KENTUCKY FRIED CHICKEN CARDINALS along with SEVEN UP TIGERS XEN S NORTH COUNTRY RED SOX BEMIDI police federation BRAVES DAIRY QUEEN PIRATES MCDONALD S ORIOLES. Names of players are shown for each squad.

Bemidji Kaycees and Redlake Hit Baseball Schedule

Tuesday sports calendar lists Bemidji Kaycees visiting Ponemah Redlake and Bemidji Chiefs hosting with 6 to 0 result.

Bemidji Kaycees Ponemah

Baseball Standings and Upcoming Schedule Flash

Standings show Boston Cleveland Detroit New York and Minnesota atop their leagues with percentages and games back. Monday results include Cleveland over Toronto and Boston shutout of Baltimore, with Tuesday slate listing many interleague and division matchups across American and National Leagues.

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