Two ex-area athletes sign contracts with Minnesota
Two former area stars from Monmouth College joined the Minnesota Vikings of the NFL, les Corle Wilton Junction and Tom Lee Morning Sun signing after notable Monmouth careers. Corle rushed for 1844 yards in 345 attempts and scored 204 points, while Lee, a four-sport athlete, was a first team all-conference punter with punt averages climbing to 39.2 yards.
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Sox Foe Sunday Meets 3-0 Chiefs at Penitentiary
The Mascaline Red Sox travel to ft. Madison Prison to face the unbeaten Chiefs Sunday at 1 p.m. The Chiefs have won three straight, while the Red Sox beat Burlington in their lone test. Sox depart from Grandview Ave and Bond St at 10:30.
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Rookie Krisiloff Eyes Spot in 55th Race
Steve Krisiloff, a stringbean rookie from Parsippany New Jersey, contends for a place in the upcoming 55th race as Indianapolis coverage notes his early form and potential in AP reporting by BLOYS BRITT.
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Evansville Ends Losing Streak With Oaks Win
Evansville snapped a five game skid by beating the Towa Oaks 3-1 in Des Moines as four of seven Evansville hits came in the 13th inning. Pinch-hitter Hank McGraw and Bob Schroder drove in runs for the Tripletes, while Larry Haney hit a late home run for Towa in the loss.
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Hopkins Wins First Short Track Motorcycle Race
Port City Motorcycle Club hosted the season opener on a dusty track with several minor spills. Bill Hopkins won the 100 cc final and the grand final, with Tony Mennen taking the mini bike grand final. Complete class results feature riders such as Dick Mumm, Wade Lamkin, Jay Lamkin, and Donnie Allison among others. Krisiloff emerges as a rookie candidate at Indy.
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Pitcher Garibaldi Known for 1962 Giants Bonus
Pitcher Bob Garibaldi of the Kansas City Royals is best remembered for receiving a reported $100,000 bonus from the San Francisco Giants in 1962. He posted a 15-10 record with Phoenix last season.
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Knudson leads Colonial Invitational with 69 in windy third round
Canadian George Knudson shot 69 to take a four stroke lead at 136 heading into the final round of the Colonial Invitational. Lee Trevino and Dave Stockton trailed two behind as conditions gusted to 25 mph. Dave Hill was disqualified for signing an incorrect scorecard after a late mismatch on the final hole.
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Ex-Californians haunt Angels in old home week at Anaheim
Ex Angels return to haunt old team as Tom Bradley pitches a five hit shutout for the Chicago White Sox in a 3-0 victory at Anaheim Stadium. Chicago teammates Bradey Egan Reichardt and Tanner also contribute as the Angels fall behind in the American League standings.
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Stargell Breaks Slump With 11th Homer In NL Clash
Willie Stargell fouled off eight straight pitches before hitting an 0-2 pitch for a center field home run to lift the Pittsburgh Pirates 6-2 over the Montreal Expos. The win moved Pittsburgh to 5-1 in the early season, keeping them a game ahead in the NL East. Stargell had been out since May 7 with a hand injury and had not started the prior six of 11 games, but his blast highlighted a day of strong NL results across the circuit.
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Major league stars drive Boston to win over Baltimore
Major league stars Friday's Stars battering Duane Josephson of the Red Sox drives in four with two solo homers and a bases loaded single, sparking Boston to an 84 inning triumph over Baltimore. Tom Bradley of the White Sox pitched a five hitter to blank his ex California teammates 3 to 0.
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Spring baseball tourney opens in Mason City Monday
Iowa high school baseball tournament opens with day night games in Mason City. Davenport Central faces North Tama at 2 p.m. The nightcap pairs Turkey Valley against Fonda Our Lady of Good Counsel. Winners meet Tuesday for the title, with Davenport aiming for a third straight spring title.
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