...but Dale McCollough ran for 168 yards and two TDs in 17 carries.40 years ago (1972)Joe Ahlers, runnerup to Leo Marchel, Sr. in the 1969 tournament, claimed his first men's championship at Brainerd Country Club with a victory over Ray...

...Continuing rain may have bogged down the play of many entrants in the Brainerd Shortstop Tourney, but for former pro Leo Marchel, Sr., it brought out the best in his approach and putting game. Marchel shot 34-36-38 = 108 for a 7-shot victory...

...were Mike Gmeinder, general contractor; Al Gmeinder, owner; and Mayor C. Elmer Anderson. 40 years ago (1971)Leo Marchel, Sr. who held a three stroke lead after the first 18 holes played Saturday, finished out with a 2 and 1 victory over...

...1979 -- Gary Peterson, 1978 -- Leo Marchel Sr., 1977 -- Dave Dinham, 1976...1974 -- Ray Shortridge, 1973 -- Leo Marchel Sr., 1972 -- Joe Ahlers, 1971 -- Leo Marchel Sr., 1970 -- Leo Marchel Sr. Women's...

...weather, this year. 30 years ago (1972) John Beyer, the last previous Brainerd City Men's Golf Champion prior to Leo Marchel Sr.'s. three straight championships, scored a 5 and 3 triumph over Marchel in the opening round of play in the 1972...

...other stores throughout the Brainerd area. 30 years ago (1973) Exhibiting exceptional putting technique Sunday, Leo Marchel Sr. claimed the first annual Brainerd Area Men's Golf Tourney title at the Brainerd Country Club. 40 years ago (1963...

...Channel between Gull and Lake Margaret. Billed as Minnesota's largest night club. 30 years ago (1973) Veteran Leo Marchel Sr., played superior golf to even that he showed in 1969 and 1971 to win the Brainerd Men's shortstop Invitational...

...in a 54-inch muskie that is the largest caught in the 22-year history of the tournament. 30 years ago (1979) Leo Marchel, Sr., enjoying one of his finest seasons on the golf course, broke out of a tie at 76 with Clyde Anderson on the final...

...drawn anglers out in droves to search for a meal of panfish. 30 years ago (1974) A 72 one over par performance gave Leo Marchel, Sr. the early bird golf tournament championship at the Brainerd Country Club course by one stroke over Clyde Anderson...

...softwood timber as its raw material. 30 years ago (1970) Not at all happy with his golf play in July and August, Leo Marchel, Sr., the reigning men's city champion tightened up his left wrist to improve his putting game and Sunday became the...