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Newspaper

Mexico Ledger

Location

Mexico, Missouri, United States of America

Date

Apr 20, 1971

Page

11

Mexico Bulldogs falter with fifth man in quadrangular golf

In a five-man format at Moberly, the Mexico Bulldogs finish third in both A and B matches. A: Everett 42, Rogers 39, Kehl 41, Easterling 43, Graue 48. B: Craghead 42, Lovell 47, Marsh 51, Maguire 44, Mihalie 67.

Moberly Mexico Helias Bulldogs Mike Graue Graue Steve Craghead Sedalia Craghead Jeff Mihalic Mike Rogers Crusaders Mike Roling Jim Dobbs Rogers Kim Everett Lee Kehl Byron Easterling Rich Lovell Jeff Marsh Terry Maguire Jeff Mihalie

Paris Golfers Lose 176-185 in Paris Meet

Paris Coyote golf squad lost 176-185 to South Shelby in Paris. The Paris junior varsity won 141-144. In varsity action Mark Forrest low for Paris with 39, Wally Houchins 51, Doug Delaney 47, Jim Reinhard 48. Junior varsity low was Jeff Van Praag with 45. Varsity record stands 4 2 and next contest is Thursday at Shelbina.

Paris Paris Coyote South Shelby Mark Forrest Wally Houchins Doug Delaney Jim Reinhard Jeff van Praag

Sturgeon Varsity routes Bulldog JV 18 to 0 in five innings

Sturgeon starts with seven runs in the first inning as pitcher John Lawrence tosses a five inning gem. Mexico starter Carl Wilfong exits after facing one batter and Chuck Golden surrenders seven more runs. The rout ends early by 10 run rule with Sturgeon cruising to an 18-0 victory.

Sturgeon Bulldogs Carl Wilfong Mexico Wilfong Chuck Golden Golden John Lawrence Lawrence RBI Adkisson Bowne Jennings Kelly Tinken

Bullets Stun Knicks 93 91 To Take Eastern Final Lead

The Baltimore Bullets edged the New York Knicks 93 91 in Madison Square Garden to seize a 1 0 lead in the Eastern Conference finals and set up a best of seven clash with the Milwaukee Bucks. Monroe led Bal timore with 26 points while Dick Barnett had 26 for New York as Frazier failed to tie the game in the final seconds.

NEW York Milwaukee Gene Shue Bucks Baltimore Bullets New York Knicks Bullets Madison Square Garden Knicks National Basketball Association San Francisco Warriors Los Angeles Lakers ABC Ray Charlie Scott Virginia Squires Kentucky Utah Indiana Baltimore Dick Barnett Monroe Fred Carter Walt Frazier Willis Reed Frazier Bill Bradley Wes Unseld

Dan Dougherty Named Army Head Coach at West Point

Dan Dougherty, longtime Villanova assistant, accepted the Army head coaching job at the U.S. Military Academy in West Point. He succeeds Bob Knight, who left West Point to take Indiana University’s top post.

West Point N.Y Dan Dougherty Dougherty Villanova University Monday U.S. Military Academy Bob Knight Indiana University

Ali Case Wrapped in Prejudice Before Supreme Court

Muhammad Ali’s lead lawyer told the Supreme Court that the government’s draft evasion case against the heavyweight champion was biased against him and his Muslim faith. Eskridge argued the Department’s arguments were prejudicial while Griswold denied the charge as Ali faced a five year conviction from 1967 and appeals moves. The session, with Justice Marshall recused, focused on whether a letter to the draft board misrepresented Ali’s sincerity. a June decision was anticipated.

Washington Muhammad Ali Supreme Court Chauncey Eskridge Erwin N. Griswold Ali Griswold Eskridge High Court Justice Department Kentucky Selective Service Board of Appeals Houston

Porsche Wins Van-Far Golf Meet in Narrow Victory

Van-Far Indians edged Troy 253 to 257 as Coach Randy Saladin praised a young squad with limited experience. Low scorer Steve Swan posted 48, followed by Tony Fuller 49 and Dwane Rees 51 while Charlie Whistler and Craig Shotwell added 52 and 53 respectively. Junior varsity fell 165-173. In other action Porsche 914-6 driven by Pee Carden T def Ricky ter Gregg and Hurley Haywood, won IMSA 300 at Virginia International Speedway ahead of long wait.

Spenc Smith Wheeling Ollis Smith Jeff Johns Steve Jones Denham Long Paul Reinhardt Jerry Golden Freeze Lewis Kirk Waisner Rick Lemons Stevens Robbie Snell Keith Leach Harmony Troy Van-Far Indians Van-Far Randy Saladin Steve Swan van- Far Tony Fuller Dwane Rees Charlie Whistler Craig Shotwell Thompson T Reese Oda Danville A Steiner Uda Porsche Pee Carden Ricky Ter Gregg Hurley Hay- Wilkinson Wood Pulfman T Brad Hodson IMSA Virginia Indians

Cowens and Petrie Tie For Rookie of the Year

New York report says Boston Celtic Dave Cowens and Portland Trail Blazers guard Geoff Petrie shared the NBA Rookie of the Year honors, each drawing 36 votes in balloting across 17 league cities. Pete Maravich and Calvin Murphy also received votes in the close outcome.

NEW York Dave Cowens Boston Celtics Geoff Petrie Portland Trail Blazers National Basketball Association Cowens Petrie Pete Maravich Atlanta Calvin Murphy San Diego

Giants Drop Cardinals Behind Bryant In Grizzled Debut

Ron Bryant, a 23 year old left hander, pitched the full game for the Giants in a 4 2 win over the St Louis Cardinals as they stretch win streak to nine. Mays Dietz and Speier provided multi hit support while Bryant struck out eight and yielded eight hits.

Frank Reberger St. Louis Cardinals Giants Juan Marichal Gaylord Perry Bryant Reberger Jose Cardenal Cardinals Jerry Reuss Willie Mays Dick Dietz Chris Speier Mays Los Angeles San Diego Minnesota Kansas City Cleveland Boston Padres Don Sutton Dodgers Willie Davis Wes Parker Davis Parker Billy Grabarkewitz Harmon Killebrew Bob Oliver Killebrew

Paris Coyotes JV triumphs 64 45 over South Shelby

Paris Coyotes junior varsity track team earned their first season win, 64 to 45 over South Shelby in a meet at The Coyotes dominated eight of 13 events and posted strong showings across running, jumping, and throwing events. Top scorers included Long, Dowell, Saunders, and Kendrick with Paris posting multiple relays and sprint wins.

Paris Paris Coyotes South Shelby High School Coyotes Coyote Long Lorey McGee Broughton Starks Harrison Dowell Turner Schergern Saunders Kendrick Buckman

Panthers To Honor Athletes At Centralia Banquet

Centralia High School hosts the All Sports Banquet with guest speaker Larry Wilson of the St. Louis Cardinals at 6:30 pm. Co sponsored by the Kiwanis Club and Jaycees, the Panther Booster Club provides the meal. Community members invited. tickets from Kiwanis and Jaycees.

Centralia Larry Wilson St. Louis Cardinal Centralia High School Centralia Kiwanis Club Centralia Jaycees Panther Doolittle Lowe J. Koeppe Adams B. Koeppe Sutton Bumgarner Recor Kiwanis Club Jaycees Purdy Rahmeyer Sewel Duffy Sel Recob Sewell

Netmen Fall to Kewpies in Columbia Match

Mexico showed strong play from No. 1 Jeff Doolittle and doubles teams Doolittle Adams and Sutton Recob, but Hickman’s depth won 6-3. Doolittle edged Sandy Lowe 2-6 6-0 6-3 before Hickman swept the remaining five singles and won one of the three doubles. Darkness left doubles decided by the first to 10 games.

Columbia Mexico Jeff Doolittle Doolittle Bill Adams Dave Sutton Jim Recob Kewpies Hickma Kewps Sandy Lowe Hickman

Voice of Giants Hodges Dies at 60 in Mill Valley

Russ Hodges, longtime radio and television voice of the San Francisco Giants, has died in Mill Valley at age 60. He spent 22 years with the club delivering play by play and became a familiar figure to fans across the National League.

Mill Valley Calif Russ Hodges Giants

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