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Newspaper

Bemidji Pioneer

Location

Bemidji, Minnesota, United States of America

Date

May 19, 1972

Page

4

Walker Warriors dominate Northland track meet in Park Rapids prep

Walker launches a dominant debut in the Northland Conference meet, scoring 126.1 points to 113.2 for the field. Doyle Steinbach of Indus set a conference record in the two mile, while Kelly Nelson and the Walker relay squads posted new standards. Tim Plinke, Ringle, Bruns, Nelson, and Coffee led field and sprint wins as Walker clinched most events and prepares for the Park Rapids Invitational and District 29 meet.

Jim Carrington Walker Warriors Walker Indus Blackduck Cass Lake Littlefork Baudette Northomne Kelliher Warriors Doyle Steinbach Kelly Petrowske Kelly Nelson Redlake John Thunder John Ringle Scott Bruns Nelson Jim Coffee Kent Nelson Tim Plinke Ringle Willie Sprague Meeks Les Doyle Park Rapids

Northland Conference Track Meet Results

Northland Conference team totals list Walker leading with 126 points and Indus 31. Individual events show Gardner leading multiple sprints and relays, with new records set in the 880 and 2 mile by Kelly Nelson and Petroske respectively. Field events highlight Plinke in high jump and Sprague in pole vault, plus top finishes by Bruns and Meeks in hurdles and throws.

Northland Walker Indus Remer Blackduck Cass Lake Littlefork Baudette Northome Gardner Meeks Osterloh Peterson Nicholson Osterson Ravenhurst Davidson Stevenson Coffee Noga Bredemus Ringle B. Hasbargen Kelly Nelson Sunnell Moen B. Dutton Sprague Thunder Redlake Kent Nelson Boutwell Adams Bolk T. Hasbargen Levi Bat Steinbach Zubke S. Bruns Payne Winger C. Bruns Bailey Osterroh Ravenhurst - Meeks - Gardner Kelly Nelson - Coffee Plinke Hodder Polkinghorne Barden Frazer Wallin Gross Fairbanks Doyle Greenlee Scott Bruns BSC Bruns Tim Plinke Craig Bruns Wade Dutton Marv Krzoska Jim Carrington

Seven Jacks sports teams face action this weekend

Bemidji Lumberjacks set a busy schedule with seven teams in action today and tomorrow. Baseball squads travel to Park Rapids for three games. varsity aims to rebound behind Gary Sargent and seeks a sweep at Grand Rapids. Track, golf, tennis and junior high events also on the slate as Bemidji eyes district and regional titles.

Bemidji Lumberjacks Jacks Park Rapids Panthers Gary Sargent Sargent Moorhead Grand Rapids Hthander Brad Nelson Earl Sargent Charlie Meyers Bemidji Andy Kannenberg Bob Johnson Don Thompson Walker Grand Forks Crookston Detroit Lakes Thief River Falls Thief River Brainerd Little Falls

Twins hope Carew returns to lineup tonight

The Minnesota Twins expect Rod Carew to return at second base as they open a four game series with the Texas Rangers in Arlington. Carew sat out the 8-1 win over the White Sox with a sore knee after pinch hitting and running.

Arlington Tex Minnesota Twins Rod Carew Texas Rangers Carew Chicago White Sox Tony Oliva Oliva Jim Kaat

Baseball Standings and Schedule Highlights Across Leagues

American League standings show Cleveland leading with 9 losses and a 625 record, Detroit and Baltimore trailing, while New York and Boston hover in the .375 to .391 range. Detroit 7 Boston 2 Thursday results. Friday games planned across AL with several divisional matchups and a full Sunday slate. National League standings list New York and Philadelphia atop the table with Pittsburgh and Chicago mid-pack, plus Friday and weekend games across the circuit detailing interleague play and key divisional clashes.

W.L Cleveland Detroit Baltimore Boston New York Milwaukee West Minnesota WCW Oakland Chicago Texas California Kansas City Pattin Stottlemyre McNally Parsons Odom Splittorff Kaat Gogolewski Philadelphia Pittsburgh Montreal St. Louis Houston Los Angeles Cincinnati San Diego Atlanta San Francisco Capra Selma Stoneman Moose Jenkins Spinks McGlothlin Kirby Wilson Osteen Niekro Cumberland Aalmat

Popular lakes fill weekend with anglers and events

The column notes crowded lakes this weekend, with many anglers reporting good catches on Lake Bemidji Red Lake and the Mississippi area. It mentions fishing times near dusk, a report of walleyes from Rogers Shotley Brook, and local anglers like Teresa and a ZEBO outfit. It also previews stock car racing season starts and Preakness Day.

Wade Ronnie Fake Mary Moonen Rogers Shotley Brook Red Lake Hilmer Leonhardt Neice Johnson Teresa

Longbow League race narrows with three teams in contention

The Longbow League baseball race tightens as Backus, Akeley, and Laporte stay within reach of the title. Freshman John Beck pitched his third league win by blanking Hill City 12-0, while Laporte defeated Backus 7-1 to drop the Wolverines from first. Park Rapids hosts pairings Monday with Remer-Nevis at 2:00 and Akeley-Laporte at 4:00, followed by two winners’ games and a Friday final at 2 p.m.

Williams Killebrew Harmon Babe Ruth Willie Mays Hank Aaron Ruth Mays Aaron Mickey Mantle Backus Akeley Laporte Hill City Nevis John Beck Beck Hornets Frank Kelsey Wolverines Remer Park Rapids Walker

Bemidji State and Bemidji High Host Weekend Meets

Friday schedules list Bemidji State and Bemidji High competing in golf track tennis and baseball at venues including Grand Forks Park Rapids and Thief River Falls. Saturday features Bemidji High and Bemidji State entries at Grand Rapids and district track events with junior high invitational and Crookston golf notes.

Bemidji State Bemidji High Grand Forks Ee High Park Rapids A&b Bemidji Ete High Thief River Falls Nic Aes High Parkids Bem High Crookston

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