Oakland lefty Vida Blue tops Twins in tight 3-2 win
Vida Blue struck out 13 in a complete game as the Oakland A's defeated the Minnesota Twins 3-2. Joe Rudi scored the winning run on a seventh-inning error by George Mitterwald with Bert Campaneris on third. The crowd of 23,334 aided Oakland's race toward the West Division lead.
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Associated Press
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Bemidji
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Solway Edges Braves In Northern Lakes League Opener
Solway rallied to defeat the Bemidji Braves 3 2 at the Solway field in a pitchers duel. Steve Peterson allowed three hits for Solway as Don Wackwitz struck out nine in a two run Bemidji lead that dissolved after Mark Friesen tripled with two out in the sixth and scored on a wild pitch.
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Bemidji Braves Kickoff Annual Candy Sale Fundraiser
The Bemidji Braves begin their annual candy sale tonight to fund a 13-15 year old team for a 30 game summer season. Seventeen players will work across the city, reporting at 6 30 to pick up candy at the R H Wackwitz home 2723 Minnesota Avenue. Each box sells for 1 with 40 cents retained by the team. The Bemidji Bucks will host its own fundraiser later this summer.
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Twins sign three picks from free agent draft
The Minnesota Twins announced the signing of three selections from the free agent draft. Pitchers Marty Hulse and Reggie Row along with third baseman Frank Suarez agreed to terms with the club on Monday.
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Jacks year marked by golf tennis and track success
Bemidji Lumberjacks sports squads posted strong spring seasons with two district titles and a regional crown. Golf faced inconsistency but gained experience. Ed Demery and Dick Howe starred at state with Demery fourth and Howe fourth regionally. Tennis claimed regional and advanced Conda Rossi Kastner to state. track won four meets but saw limited state qualifications. Graduation reshapes teams into next year with several seniors departing and a core of juniors, sophomores, and freshmen looming ready for varsity duty.
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Joe Rossi
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Virg Malbraaten
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Ary Otterstad
Bob Schwartz
Mark Stagg
Brad Wubbels
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Richie
Terry Hanson
Bob Kuhn
Tim Leister
Alan McAllister
Leif Thorson
Leif Thorson, Sophs Jerry Annonson
Dan Erickson
John Fredrickson
Jim Halverson
Tim Parker
John Wubbels
Jay Aakhus
Baseball Scoreboard American and National League update
Scores from the American and National Leagues show multiple games with runs bunched in late innings. Key highlights include Montreal, Atlanta, and Pittsburgh with home runs by Sutherland, Garr, and Stargell, while pitchers Upshaw and O'Brien pick up wins in tight contests.
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Headwaters retrievers shine at St. Cloud field trial
Headwaters Retriever Club members attended a field trial in St. Cloud led by Judy Glogan Lois Conway Sigrid Fluey George Fluey Dave Peck and Gary Holmquist. A retriever training session will be held June 24 at 6 00 p m at Turtle Lake Store 10 miles north of Bemidji on Irvine Avenue with help available. The Bemidji Club will host its next trial on July 4.
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Twins fall to Oakland 3 2 as Blue dominates pitching
The A's beat the Twins 3-2 in Oakland with Vida Blue earning win number 15 while striking out 13. George Mitterwald sparked a late rally on a centerfield throw during a seventh inning scoring play. Bemidji notes cover local golf and racing, Vikings prep, and other weekend events.
Baseball Standings and Weekly Odds From Early Season Mix
Major and West divisions show standings with wins losses and weights. Monday results include Baltimore 7 Washington 2 and Oakland 3 Minnesota 2. Tuesday night schedules list Oakland at Minnesota and Boston at Chicago among others with doubleheaders noted.
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Municipal Court Sets Fines For Drunkenness
Gordon Oxtra of 315 5th St and Almer Melver of Winnipeg were sentenced to $10 or 3 days with suspended sentences for good behavior on drunkenness charges. Ronald Berg Lawrence Clark Alfred Premo Jr and Clarence Nelson of Bemidji each forfeited $10 on drunkenness charges.
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