Blyleven Tames Orioles as Twins Win Aces Berg
Bert Blyleven, 22, pitched the Minnesota Twins to a 2-0 victory over the Baltimore Orioles on two hits. He once aimed for 25 wins but settled for a five-game win streak to move above .500, with manager Frank Quilici noting the relief from mental pressure.
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Sun Devils edge Penn State as Gophers pitcher shines
Arizona State wins 3-1 over Penn State while Minnesota defeats Oklahoma 1-0 in the College World Series opener. Dave Winfield dazzles with 14 strikeouts and no walks, reversing a tight mood for ASU. Blyleven shines in Orioles win over Twins, easing era to 2.63 as Weaver hails him.
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Moose Lodge Team Attends Aurora Bowling Tournament
Six members of La Crosse Moose Lodge No. 1920 travel to Aurora Illinois for the Moose International bowling tournament. The Antlers local team includes Fritz Kaiser Ervin Gerald Jim Thompson Corne Miller Jeff Miller and Tom Santos.
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Major League Standings and Saturday Schedule
Standings show Chicago 6 and Cincinnati 5 atop the league with Philadelphia 5 and San Diego 1. Saturday games include Cincinnati at Chicago and Los Angeles at New York among others. Sunday schedule lists multiple interleague pairings and city matchups across the circuit.
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Brewers Beat Angels 8 2 After Bell Strong In Win
Jerry Bell pitched three strong innings of no hit relief and John Briggs drove in three runs as the Milwaukee Brewers beat the California Angels 8-2 on Friday night. Milwaukee pounded 15 hits, moved to fourth in the AL East, and left Clyde Wright 3-8 after 22 2/3 innings. Briggs drove in three, Bell improved to 6-6 after healing from elbow trouble, and Rodriguez had two hits for Milwaukee.
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Milburn Clears Another Hurdle in Baton Rouge
In Baton Rouge AP reports Rod Milburn has closed out his college career by winning his last official meet and faces options beyond college including pro football or track or coaching. Milburn may pursue professional opportunities after leaving college competition.
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Patty Melby Sets Three Records at Little Olympic Meet
Wisconsin La Crosse athlete Patty Melby won the girls 19 and over division events in long jump, mile, and 880 to become the meet’s lone triple winner. Sally Newman led the girls 17-18 class with wins in the mile and 880. The piece also notes NCAA marks set by Milburn in the 120yard high hurdles and other records, amid UCLA and Texas-El Paso competition and UCLA leading the meet.
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Twins sign pick for large bonus in strong draft haul
The Minnesota Twins announced the signing of 17 year old catcher Rick Tintor from Hibbing with a large bonus and a college scholarship plan. Tintor will report to the Geneva club in the New York Penn League. Also signed was 24th pick Robert Daniels who will report to the Lynchburg farm team.
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Caledonia Legion Tops City Juniors in 8-7 Win
Caledonia American Legion wins 8-7 over La Crosse Juniors in Caledonia Minnesota. The Legion collected only two hits but rallied with two runs in the seventh to secure the victory. Pete Mettille took the loss for La Crosse while Mike Sherburne earned the win for Caledonia.
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Gabriel Traded to Eagles Ends Rams Career in Trade
Rams send Roman Gabriel to Philadelphia for Harold Jackson Tony Baker and three draft choices. Rams receive the Eagles top pick in 1972 plus two picks in 1975. Gabriel seeks a fresh start at age 32 33 after disenchanted run with the Rams amid Hadl trade.
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Wofford Wins NAIA Golf Title
Wofford College of Spartanburg won the NAIA team championship at Grambling by finishing 875, 14 strokes ahead of Campbell College. Campbell was second at 889 and US International third at 901. Mike Zack of St Bernard and Campbell’s Jay Overton tied for medalist honors with 213 totals.
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River City Water Ski Club Elects Officers
The River City Water Ski Club elected a new slate at its annual meeting. Bruce Solberg became president with Job Roberts as vice president, John Petruccelli treasurer, Barb Breidel secretary, and Mike Selch chair of the membership committee. A charity car wash at Superior 400 station on the Causeway Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. will raise funds for the upcoming season.
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West Salem Tourney Still Has Openings
The annual June Daily Day 16 inch softball tournament in West Salem still has openings. Teams seeking entry should contact Jim Zanter of West Salem.
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Barber Leads Philadelphia Golf Classic With 132 Two-Round Total
Jim Barber fired a five under par 67 to reach 132 after 36 holes, a two round total the lowest in the tournament's 10 year history. Tom Jenkins and Forrest Fezler tied at 135, while Nicklaus Trevino Weiskopf and others trailed. The field was cut to 70 for the final round. Don Iverson and Dan Sikes were among notable players missing the cut.
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Milwaukee Coliseum Price Set at 14.8 Million Dollars
The Milwaukee Coliseum at State Fair Park is pegged at 14 840 350 by architects. The figure relies on a site east of the Olympic ice rink and hinges on contracts by next March. The plan aims to seat 16 000 for basketball and 15 200 for hockey and may involve leasing to the Milwaukee Bucks or a privately funded sports complex. A City Fiscal Liaison official warned a new complex could hurt downtown Arena and Auditorium operations.
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Kee High nine wins twin bill to go 31 0
Kee High remained undefeated at 31 0 by sweeping Elkader 4-2 and 6-0. Mark Rethwisch tossed a four hitter in game one, Steve Fink pitched a one hitter in game two with 18 strikeouts, and Kee High totaled 11 hits. Fink drove in runs and Darling added key hits as the team extended its perfect start while Rothwisch improved to 8-0 and Fink to 11-0.
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