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Tom Jones: Boxer Marciano died in Iowa crash 50 years ago
Undefeated boxing champion Rocky Marciano died in a plane crash in a farmyard in Newton, Iowa, on the ...
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Tom Jones: Albert Lea grads were jumping into college sports teams
Two former Albert Lea Tigers football players were making their jump to play college football. Andy Nyquist was ...
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Tom Jones: Twins pitcher, manager had fist fight 50 years ago
Minnesota Twins pitcher Dave Boswell was reported to have 20 stitches to close the facial wounds he received ...
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Tom Jones: Albert Lea Country Club hosted pro golfer 50 years ago
It was announced that 20-year-old LPGA player Debbie Austin of Oneida, New York, would be one of the ...
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Tom Jones: U-13 girls’ soccer were state champs 10 years ago
Led by goals from Sydney Overgaard and Alayna Chavez, the Albert Lea U-13 girls’ soccer team defeated Orono ...
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Tom Jones: 3 sent to hospital thanks to demo derby 50 years ago
Dennis Hansel drove a 1955 Chevrolet to victory in the feature event to capture the Albert Lea Jaycees ...
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Tom Jones: Albert Lea Legion defeated Mankato 50 years ago
Lynn Hebel, pitching in only his second American Legion game, scattered five hits to lead Albert Lea to ...
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Tom Jones: VFW baseball took tourney consolation
The Albert Lea VFW baseball team bounced back from an opening-round loss to win three straight and capture ...
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Tom Jones: Albert Lea Hall of Fame now held every other year
The Albert Lea High School Athletic Hall of Fame is now held every other year, with the next ...
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Tom Jones: Strong tradition of ballgames in the area
Ardie Williamson spun her second no-hitter of the year as Home Lumber defeated Aragon Bar 23-0 in three ...
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Tom Jones: Rubio drafted by the Timberwolves 10 years ago
The Minnesota Timberwolves drafted 18-year-old guard Ricky Rubio as their fifth pick in the NBA draft.
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Tom Jones: Albert Lea Laker drafted by the Padres
On June 5, left-hander Dylan Hoffman became the second member of the 2018 Albert Lea Lakers to be ...
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Tom Jones: Albert Lea baseball earned trip to state 50 years ago
The Albert Lea Tigers baseball team earned a birth in the state tournament with a 7-4 victory over ...
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Tom Jones: Albert Lea volleyball team donates to cancer center
A big shout out to the Albert Lea High School volleyball team, which recently donated 10 care packages ...
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Tom Jones: Lake Mills pitcher threw a no-hitter 10 years ago
Lake Mills softball pitcher Josie Brackey pitched a no-hitter while striking out seven in the Bulldogs, 1-0 win ...
