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Newspaper

Bemidji Pioneer

Location

Bemidji, Minnesota, United States of America

Date

Mar 16, 1973

Page

7

Stars, Saints Strengthen Playoff Bids

The Minnesota North Stars beat Toronto 5-2 at Metropolitan Sports Center to tighten their West Division standings and within four points of a playoff spot. Minnesota Fighting Saints defeated Chicago 7-4 in WHA action to stay in a third-place tie with Los Angeles as they push toward a berth.

Pat Thompson Associated Press Minnesota North Stars Minnesota Fighting Saints North Stars Toronto Ron Low Maple Leafs Metropolitan Sports Center National Hockey League Wayne Connelly Chicago Fighting Saints Cougars Los Angeles World Hockey Association Jude Drouin Danny Grant Drouin North Star Philadelphia Jack Gordon Philly California Saints New England Bill Klatt Len Lilyholm Terry Ryan Frank Sanders Mike McMahon Klatt USF Long Beach UCLA Quick Steve Downing John Ritter Indiana Marquette Warriors McGuire Downing Hoosiers Ritter

Indiana Ousts Marquette in NCAA Upset Heartbreak for Coaches

Indiana defeated Marquette 75-69 to reach the Mideast final, while San Francisco toppled Long Beach State 77-67 in the West Regional semifinals. Kentucky and UCLA advanced, with Maryland and Providence also winning.

Indiana Marquette Long Beach State Ken Rappoport Associated Press Jerry Tarkanian al McGuire University of San Francisco Tarkanian 49Ers San Francisco UCLA Bruins Arizona State Kentucky Austin Peay Maryland Providence Memphis State Kansas State Syracuse Penn South Carolina Southwestern Louisiana Mike Quick

Beavers send 18 man team to conference indoor meet

Bemidji State College announces an 18 member indoor track squad for the Northern Intercollegiate Conference Indoor Invitational at Moorhead State College. Coach Bob Eudeikis says the Beavers aim to improve on last year’s third place and notes strong performances at Moorhead State’s Scarlet and White Invite.

Beavers Bemidji Minn Bemidji State College Moorhead State College Bob Eudeikis Eudeikis Dave Phillips White Bear Lake

Bowling All Star and Standings From Bemidji Event

Results from a Bemidji bowling event show team results with Elks Club leading standings at 16 7 percent and Merchants Trans and Land O Lakes tied at 16 8. Individual high scores include John Keyes 594 and Dick Tarte 567 with Ray Alexander 540. Notes mention lane splits and a Ladies Center segment with numerous player scores and split results.

Blve Ox Merchants Transfer National Food Harry’s R.L. Credit Union Bemidji Bowl Beaver Pond U-Save Store Elks Land Lakes Dick Tarte John Keyes Dick Gregg Ken Fairchild Jim Williams Hollie Littlecreek Gary Schmerbeck Dick Robinson Ray Alexander Dave Wilson Jim Scheela Zeb Degerman Gordy Wright Steve Schmerbeck Hollie Little Creek Lou Miller Rudy Kummer Elks Club Merchants Trans Land O Lakes Blue Ox Nat'l Food R.L. Credit Union YW Harry's Bemidji Bow Jerry Toumala

Funds Sought for Little League and Softball Teams

Cass Lake based Leech Lake Reservation American Indian Parole and Rehabilitation Project teams seek donations for uniforms. A $100 giveaway offers first place a $75 store gift certificate and second place a $25 certificate. Cash options available. Coach Mervel Jones, assistant Simon Jackson, manager Jerry Finn coordinate. Players ages 6 to 13 invited to join. contact project office on Tract 33 or call 335-2220.

Leech Lake Reservation American, Indian Parole and Rehabilitation Project Cass Lake Mervel Jones Simon Jackson Jerry Finn

Augustana dominates to reach NAIA semi finals

Augustana of Indiana upset Oklahoma Baptist 63 46 to advance to the NAIA semifinals with Slippery Rock Maryland Eastern Shore and Guilford. Laing had 27 points 21 rebounds for the 28 1 squad while Guilford edged Westmont 70 67 on late free throws.

Kansas City John Laing Brillance Augustana Oklahoma Baptist National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics Slippery Rock Maryland-Eastern Shore Guilford N.C Eastern Shore Quakers Westmont Calif Rubin Collins Hawks Xavier Owen Long Wisconsin-Green Bay Laing Wardell Jeffries Irving Kiffin Bisons Bill Boyd Warriors Jackson Lloyd Free

Region Finals and Invitational Sports Weekend

Bangor College notes regional finals schedule with FRIDAY Region B games in Duluth and SATURDAY Region 8 finals in Grand Forks. Also lists Bemidji State at UIC track meet and the Moorhead invitational hockey event featuring Bemidji Squirts.

Duluth Grand Forks Bemidji State UIC Moorhead Bemidji Squirts

John Marshall First to Enter Minnesota Class AA Tournament

Rochester John Marshall, state champion, becomes first to enter Class AA for Minnesota hoops while Melrose and Chisholm join Brooklyn Center in Class A. Region A final saw John Marshall edge Austin 55-53 on last minute Hovland heroics.

Associated Press Rochester John Marshall Minnesota Melrose Chisholm Brooklyn Center John Marshal Austin Craig Hovland Rockets Wayne Hovland Dave Terhaar Staples Mark Olberding Cloquet Minneapolis Washburn Edina Richfield Hopkins Eisenhower Mounds View Osseo Duluth East Duluth Denfeld Anoka St. Paul Highland Park Little Falls St. Cloud Apollo St. Paul Park Alexander Ramsey Preston Kasson Manterville Gaylord Marshall Brooklyn

Rookie Southpaw Faces Harsh Tigers Debut In Exhibition

Detroit Tigers routed rookie Craig Skok and eight runs in the fourth inning of a 9-3 spring win. Skok, 25, from Florida State, had led the International League with 15 wins last season. Willie Horton belted a grand slam and Al Kaline saw a highlight reel, while several newcomers fared better elsewhere in spring action.

Associated Press Craig Skok Florida State University Boston Red Sox Schenectady N.Y Detroit Tigers Willie Horton Tony Taylor Gates Brown al Kaline Reggie Smith Charlie Spikes Cleveland New York Yankees Indians Chicago Cubs

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