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Newspaper

Bemidji Pioneer

Location

Bemidji, Minnesota, United States of America

Date

Mar 29, 1972

Page

7

St James star Nessler leads champs to homecoming glory

Jeff Nessler, senior at St. James High, starred in the Minnesota Class A playoffs helping the Saints claim a 20-0 season with a 60-52 win over Mounds View and a 57-55 finish against Melrose for the title. He is a starting shortstop and football quarterback drawing college offers while his family recalls his lifelong sports drive.

ST. James, Minn Jeff Nessler White Frame 11Th Street St. James High School Minneapolis St. James Minnesota Nessler Duke Nessler United Telephone Co Watonwan Jeff Minneapolis-St. Paul Saints Mounds View Melrose Mississippi Dartmouth Minnesota Gopher Mankato State

Grain Belt leads Merchants League with 4-0 win

Grain Belt Beer led by Old Pro Jake Outwin defeated Quik Stop 4-0 to stay atop the Merchants League standings. Eddies Repair also won 4-0 over Core Craft to hold second place as top series and games feature notable scores from Liapis, Rousseau, Robinson, Outwin, and Zastrow.

Jake Outwin Quik Stop Eddies Repair Core Craft Mike Liapis Scott Rousseau Dick Robinson Jake Ron Zastrow Quik Marianne Fairchild Jan Weiskopf Peggy Wynne Patti Terrill Elaine Johnson Yvonne Sunnarberg Marge Shofner Mary Hammerstrom Mary

Kegler's Komer Bowling Notes Mixed Doubles Plans

Hammerstrom and Harmon high scores lead as Seven Up tops with 956. Mixed doubles tourney at Bemidji Bowl runs five weekends with $10 per couple, winners advance to district finals in Duluth, and Minneapolis Tribune Classic entries urged. Reservations exist for April 15 and Hopkins Car Tournament on April 16.

Hammerstrom Donna Harmon Marianne Fairchild Jan Fenson Sue Erdmann Yvonne Sunnarberg Ev Mann Judy Lamon Hori Colie Seven Up Duluth

Minnesota two class format for state tournament to stay

Murrae Freng, executive director of the Minnesota High School League, says the two class system for the state basketball tournament will likely remain next year. A study group may propose minor changes, possibly adding a consolation playoff for first round losers, with feedback collected from member schools in brief surveys. The committee will review responses in April.

Minneapolis Freng Basketball Study Committee Schwarzrock Stauff Silk Gross Wagner Anderson Boone Frank Kopetka Jerry Benson Soph Dan Richmann Beaumont Larry Bunnell Hutchins Gonvick Todd Fore Hill City Pete O'Fallon Jim Baratto Ross Peterson Grand Rapids Remer Jim Clark Roger Brown Concordia Dan Christenson Tony Burke Bemidji Northland Junior College

Beavers Surpass Odds In Close NIC Title Quest

Bemidji State Beavers, picked sixth in preseason, surged to challenge NIC leaders led by coach Dave Hutchins. They finished 16-10, 9-3 in league, forcing a three‑way tie and earning a District playoff berth for the first time since 1967 where they fell to St Thomas in the semi finals.

Bemidji Beavers NIC Dave Hutchins Winona Beaver Chicago Hutchins Moorhead Morris St. Cloud Michigan Tech Dragons Warriors St. Thomas Tommies

Bemidji Beavers Earn NIC Coach of the Year Honors

Bemidji Beavers basketball coach Dave Hutchins shared NIC Coach of the Year honors with Winona's Les Wothke after guiding Bemidji to a strong second place finish. The team endured a key ineligibility early season illness, but balanced scoring and depth helped offset losses.

Bemidji Beavers Dave Hutchins NIC Winona Les Wothke Beavers Bemidji

Twins consider DL for Oliva and Reese in spring

The Minnesota Twins weigh placing Tony Oliva and Rich Reese on the disabled list. Oliva, recovering from knee surgery, cannot run without pain, while Reese faces brusitis in his left heel. If they miss time, Charlie Manuel may be cut to fit a 25 player limit.

Rich Reese Oliva Reese Twins Houston Minnesota California Charlie Manuel Jim Holt Hal Haydel Dave Goltz Jim Strickland Strickland Haydel Los Angeles Orlando Boston Harmon Killebrew Danny Thompson Ninesota Ray Corbin Rico Petrocelli Carl Yastrzemski

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