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Mexico Ledger

Location

Mexico, Missouri, United States of America

Date

Apr 20, 1972

Page

13

Clear Shoes Should Get Boot in Football Knee Injury Study

Philadelphia orthopedic surgeon Dr. Joseph S. Torg and athletic trainer Ted Quedenfeld call for banning the conventional seven cleat football shoe after a three year study in Philadelphia high school leagues. They report fewer knee and ankle injuries with soccer-style shoes and say rules bodies ignored their findings.

Philadelphia Joseph S. Torg Temple University Health Science Center Ted Quedenfeld Temple Univesity Torg and Quedenfeld Torg-Quedenfeld Torg Quedentfeld Torg and Quedenfeld National Collegiate Athlete Association

Celtics Edge Knicks In Eastern Finals Thriller

Dave Cowens powered the Celtics with 23 points and 16 rebounds to spark a 115-109 win over the Knicks in Game three of the Eastern Conference finals. Jo Jo White scored 29. Bill Bradley led New York with 29 as Boston tied the series 1-1. Indiana beat Utah 116-111 in the Western Division final. Freddie Lewis closed with four late free throws.

Associated Press Dave Cowens New York Knicks Boston Celtics Knicks National Basketball Association Celtics Cowens American Basketball Association Indiana Utah New York Boston Milwaukee Los Angeles Lakers Virginia New York Nets Uniondale N.Y Squires Jo Jo White John Havilcck Red Holzman Bill Bradley White Bradley Walt Frazier Earl Monroe Freddie Lewis Roger Brown

Warrensburg Coach Dies at Central Missouri State

Warrensburg Missouri Earl Keth 59 longtime Central Missouri State College basketball coach from 1946 to 1961 and golf coach collapsed and died on campus golf course while playing with two athletic department colleagues funeral services pending He played for Central Missouri in 1937 1938 NAIA tournament and was named to the all time all tournament team Last year he was inducted into the NAIA basketball hall of fame Survivors include his widow and four children

Warrensburg Earl Keth Central Missouri State College Keth Central Missouri Naia Basketball Hall of Fame New York Yankees Gene Michael Yankees Joe Lahoud Michael Lahoud Gaylord Perry Cleveland Boston Perry San Francisco Indians Red Sox

Carlton Shuts Out Cards As Phillies Win 10-0

Steve Carlton fired a three-hitter against his former St Louis teammates guiding the Philadelphia Phillies to a 10-0 victory over Bob Gibson and the Cardinals. Carlton said the incentive was simply winning, while opponents noted his desire to shut out his old club. The day’s rest of NL action saw Pirates, Padres, Dodgers, and Astros win, Mets rain out in Montreal.

Herschel Nissenson Associated Press Steve Carlton St. Louis Philadelphia Phillies Bob Gibson Cardinals Carlton St. Louis Cardinals Alguar (Gussle) Busch Busch Phillies Rick Wise Wise Willie Montanez Deron Johnson Gibson Frank Luchesi Joe Hoerner Steve Joe Pittsburgh Chicago Cubs San Diego San Francisco Los Angeles Atlanta Houston Cincinnati New York Mets Montreal Pirates Cubs Bob Robertson Manny Sanguillen al Oliver Rennie Stennett Oliver Stennett John Jeter Juan Marichal Padres Derrel Thomas Giants Ken Henderson Henderson Don Sutton Rico Carty Marty Perez Dodgers Sutton Maury Wills Bill Buckner Manny Mota Frank Robinson Jerry Reuss Astros Jack Billingham Cesar Cedeno Tony Perez

Orlando Pena Makes Comeback After Long Baseball Career

Cuban born pitcher Orlando Pena returns to the Florida minors with the Miami Orioles after a 17 year major and minor league journey. veteran of nine major league seasons with Kansas City Detroit Cleveland Cincinnati and Baltimore. Peña, 37, says his arm and head are sound and he still hopes for a majors return as he works in Rochester and Miami, earning around 1500 dollars a month and recalling World Series money and a diamond ring from Baltimore. He relies on his forkball and decades of experience to guide younger teammates.

Hubert Mizell Associated Press MIAMI Orlando Pena Daytona Beach Islanders Miami Orioles Poppa Pena Kansas City Detroit Cleveland Cincinnati Baltimore Rochester Baltimore Orioles Oriole Orioles Orlando Puna Havana Rocky Nelson Associated Prose Nal

Kurdakis Sets MMA Indoor 2 Mile Record at Meet

MMA dominated a rain shortened triangular meet indoors as Jim Kurdakis clocked 10:43.6 for the two mile, chopping six seconds from his school record. Scott Smith led MMA with a win in the 220 and a share in the 100, while Rocky Adkins tied for first in the 100 and placed second in the 220. The meet also affected golf and local scheduling with several upcoming Colonels matches set for Friday.

Jim Kurdakis MMA Paris South Callaway Kardakis Scott Smith Rocky Adkins Centralia Colonels University High Sturgeon Van-Far

Martin Mixes It Up With Detroit Fan

Detroit manager Billy Martin fought a fan off a bus after a 5-2 loss to Baltimore. The altercation ended with no decision as Detroit players and reporters looked on. Sears of Pontiac claimed he merely warned the Tigers to win next game amid the on-field brawl. Other AL games followed with Yankees, Indians, Twins, and A’s wins.

Ken Rappoport Associated Press Billy Martin Detroit Tiger Dave Boswell Tigers Baltimore Orioles Martin Detroit Jack Sears Pontiac Mich Baltimore Sears Chicago White Sox Texas Rangers New York Yankees Milwaukee Brewers Cleveland Indians Boston Red Sox Minnesota Twins California Angels Oakland A’s Kansas City Royals

Baseball league standings and results roundup

National League East standings show Montreal leading with Philadelphia close behind. Weekly results include Philadelphia 1 St Louis 0 and Los Angeles 9 Atlanta 2, with multiple cross schedule notes and night games listed for both leagues.

Montreal Philadelphia Chicago Pittsburgh New York St Louis Los Angeles Houston San Diego San Francisco Cincinnati Avanta Atlanta Jair Garmos Asteen Shanta G Stone Jenkins Pittsburah Might McDowell San Piego Artin Pittsburaty Miiladelph Ant Lewis

Rain postpones Mexico High sports events

Heavy showers forced Mexico High School to postpone activities. Girls tennis at Columbia and the golf match in Fulton were rescheduled for May 4. Boys tennis against U High of Columbia was canceled and has not yet been rescheduled.

Mexico Columbia Fulton U High of Columbia

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