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Newspaper
Mexico Ledger
Location
Mexico, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Apr 05, 1973
Page
17
Shortstop Jerry Terrell of the Minnesota Twins slides head first into third as Houston Astros pitcher Dave Roberts waits for a late throw. Terrell advanced on a bad throw after turning a single into a double. Umpire Paul Runge reviews the play in the exhibition contest.
Chicago Black Hawks crushed St. Louis 7-1 in Game 1 of the quarterfinal series. Dick Redmond scored a hat trick with two goals early, Stan Mikita assisted on five goals, and Pit Martin added three as Chicago surged to a 1-0 series edge.
Boston goalie Jacques Plante, age 44, faced 31 Ranger shots in a 6-2 playoff loss marking his 111th NHL game. Montreal beat Buffalo 2-1, Minnesota topped Philadelphia 3-0, Chicago defeated St Louis 7-1. WHA Cleveland edged Philadelphia 3-2 in OT. Minnesota also defeated Alberta 4-2.
Centralia Panthers dominate Paris and Missouri Military Academy with 10 event wins setting pace in wet conditions. Dallas Mitchell led Paris with 16 points. John Romine paced Centralia with 12 points including shot put and discus wins. Panthers host Glasgow in the next dual meet.
Don Gullett will start for Cincinnati against Juan Marichal as MLB begins the 1973 season two weeks early amid forecasts of rain. The AL debuts with five games Friday and the NL follows, while other exhibition results include Dodgers over A's and Cubs 5-0 over Padres, with several rainouts and rosters moves noted.
Baseball results include Chicago San Diego Baltimore Atlanta Montreal Boston Louis Kansas City Minnesota Houston New York Los Angeles Oakland Cleveland Texas Milwaukee Pittsburgh with wet grounds noted. Hockey scores show Montreal New York Chicago Minnesota Philadelphia and Boston leads. Playoff notes mention best of seven series, division semifinals and conference leaders with dated lineups and leads.
Mexico Lanes results show Bombers 3, Mid-City Rollers 1, Not Yets 2, Mixers 2, Ding Bats 2, Foursomes 2 with high game Jim Gentry at 209 and high series Dawn Smithee 541. Ding Bats lead team totals with 2329 and 625 as top team game. Mizzou's strong showing includes 3 wins and Big Chiefs 1, Empires 0. Standings section lists percentages and scores for multiple teams including Kruzites, Kx-99's, Ozarks, Mixers, IFB's, and more across the Wednesday slate. In the Wednesday men’s division Dairy Queen 4, Roadrunners 0, American Family 2, Kehi's Office Supply 2, Lucky Five 2, Young's Service 1, Crowns 3, Thirsty Five 1 with Don Beckett high game 205 and high series 568.
Laddonia Jaycees organize a 7:30 pm benefit basketball game at Community A-4 High School gym. Proceeds go to the Sheltered Workshop for handicapped in Mexico. Jaycee members, ages 18 to 60, face Laddonia area stars. Admission is 1 dollar 50 cents. refreshments by Jaycee wives.
Pittsburgh honors Roberto Clemente before the opener with the Cardinals as his No 21 jersey is retired. Vera Clemente and three sons participate. Clemente’s Gold Glove joins Hall of Fame status. Cards feature rookies Busse and Reitz amid lineup changes. Blass faces Gibson in a 1:35 p.m. EDT start. Kansas City faces Royales, Busby and Piniella keyed by veteran cast as Hal McRae debuts in right field.
In Anaheim opening night, Kansas City Manager Jack McKeon plans rookie Busby to start as the Royals meet the California Angels led by Nolan Ryan. The opener promises high drama with Ryan’s blazing fastball and the Royals’ fresh talent set to face the AL powerhouse.
Mexico High announces a 9 30 p m start for Friday's varsity and junior varsity doubleheader with Linn, shifted from 5 p m to finish before dark. Athletic director Dave Wilkinson cites unfinished light pole repairs and wet grounds at Green Field as factors. varsity opens the Bulldogs season in the first game.
Knicks share the scoring load as all five starters reach 16 points or more to outpace Elvin Hayes 36 points and 14 rebounds. strong team defense and switching tactics key as New York races to a 103 88 victory in Baltimore. Celtics seize 2 0 edge over Hawks 126 113 in Atlanta and Utah tops San Diego 103 92 to go 2 0 in ABA playoffs.
The Texas Cowgirls, billed as the nation’s top female basketball team, meet Mexico High faculty at 8 p.m. today in the MHS gym for a benefit game sponsored by the sophomore class. Tickets are 1.50 adults 1.00 students in advance at class members or Hagan's, and 2.00 at the door. Proceeds fund future class activities. The lineup includes Steve Benton Wayne Doerr Dave Thomas Paul Taylor Ron Whittaker Jim Stubblefield Herman Tolson John Woodfin Don Green George Craddock Darriel Douglas with Steve Burger coaching and John Tsikalas managing. referees Jim Kropf and Barry Hacker.
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