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Newspaper

Mexico Ledger

Location

Mexico, Missouri, United States of America

Date

Apr 22, 1974

Page

11

Unsung ChiSox Bombard Royals in 11-7 Victory

Chicago White Sox rally past Kansas City 11-7 as Brian Downing hits a homer and a bases loaded triple in a decisive sixth inning. Jorge Orta adds five straight hits after being benched, while Ed Herrmann sits out due to finger pain.

Chicago Chicago White Sox Kansas City Royals Dick Allen Carlos May Bill Mellon Ron Santo Brian Downing Jorge Orta Downing Orta Ed Herrmann Chuck Tanner Brian Steve Busby Lindy McDaniel McDaniel Sox Royals Tony Salaita Cookie Rojas John Mayberry

Centralia Set for Seventh Annual All-Sports Banquet

Centralia High School will honor student athletes, coaches, and cheerleaders at the seventh annual all-sports banquet Tuesday. The Centralia Kiwanis Club sponsors the event, set for 6:30 p.m. at the school, with Prentice Gautt of the University of Missouri as featured speaker.

Centralia Centralia High School Centralia Kiwanis Club Prentice Gautt University of Missouri

Macon Beats Panthers Again in Triangular Meet

In a Friday triangular golf meet Macon defeated Centralia and South Shelby. Macon posted 215 to Centralia 243 and South Shelby 259 in varsity play. Centralia medalist Diane Daugherty shot 42, two behind Macon’s John Wilson. B team results featured Tim Treitnes 50 and others.

Macon Centralia Panther Centralia South Shelby Diane Daugherty John Wilson Kirk Waisner Charles Palmer Keith Harmon Marc Welborn Tim Treitnes Mike Drew Kevin Atkins Phil Magley Brian Wheeler

Mexico Optimists Fall Short in Annual Relays

Mexico eighth graders finish second to Jefferson Junior High of Columbia in the fifth Optimists Relays with Jeff Jr. sweeping high marks. Dierk Brooks of Mexico wins sprint and low hurdles setting meet and class records. Mexico also wins eighth grade discus and pole vault while ninth grade domination belongs to Jefferson City.

Mexico Optimists Jefferson Junior High of Columbia Jefferson City Jeff Jr West Jr Belias Oakland Jr Fulton Dierk Brooks Brooks Steve Timmons David Fisher Webb Findley Hayes Brummitt Jett Jr Allman Allen Henderson Regan Fuhrer Henderson Les Rummans Rick Gray Terry Fry Doug Callison Roger Brooks Fuhrer James Barnes Callison James Clark Butler Nunnelly Steve Sparks Ron Snell Tim Wyatt Wyatt Mike Batty Batty Jim Talbert Steve Westbay James Johnson Talbert Westbay Steve Sublette Johnson Sublette Fayette MOSD Montgomery City Mex Barton Warren Innes Mso Crane Grover Brummit Abernethy Jeff Je Graves Brooks Meyer Cole Melgat Pinkerton Presberry Banton Cellar Harp Braman Turnersett Porter Shor Put Bacon Jankowski Kenneson Williams Jett Toler Mandusck Gecon Brown Ince Broons Turner Jeff Maret Wardle Weft Jr Jey Hellas Weaver Butler Adrain Murt Bradshaw Daniel Jefe Wilson Jett. Jr West Helles Timi Mayden Anderson Smith Obermilter Walkat Eubanks Dutl Pete Surnett Scott Andrews Mulvey Belcher Ball Gibson Darkow Balkenbrush Hayden Gull Muessig Ragen

Elder Becomes First Black Masters Eligible After Victory

Lee Elder wins the Monsanto Open in a sudden-death playoff over Peter Oosterhuis at Pensacola Country Club, earning the first ever Masters invitation eligibility and a later commitment to play in Augusta, GA.

Pensacola Fla Lee Elder Associated Press Elder England Peter Oosterhuis Augusta Clifford Roberts Roberts

Colonels Take Two From Paris Missouri Military Academy Golfers

MMA golfers outshot Paris in both varsity and jayvee matches at Arthur Hills course west of Mexico. Varsity 177-201 and jayvees 204-228. Low MMA score Joey Stafford 41, beating his year. Varsity results list players and scores. jayvee results show Paris and MMA scores and players.

Paris Missouri Military Academy Arthur Hills Course Mexico Vistors MMA Jayvees Joey Stafford Fahey Rowe Menefee Houchens Speicher Stafford Lutes Tweedie Paris— Workman Garnett Williams Stockton Canada Weaver Rogers Ham

Expos Keep Gibson Down In Montreal Clash

Aging Bob Gibson struggles in three innings as Montreal Expos top St. Louis 5-1. Rogers earns win while Gibson issues five walks and five runs on four hits. Cards manager Red Schoendienst cites elbow strength but says running is the issue for the 38 year old ace. Expos gain on timely hitting including a Ron Hunt single and a Tim Foll triple.

ST. Louis Bob Gibson Red Schoendienst Florida Schoendienst Gibson Expos Steve Rogers Ron Hunt Tim Foll Lou Brock Willie Davis Joe Torre Jim Cox Ken Singleton Bob Bailey Ron Fairly Barry Foote Cox Ted Sizemore Montreal Gibsons Rogers Gene Mauch Mauch Davis

Bruins Blast Esposito In 8-6 Playoff Upset Rally

Bruins overwhelm Tony Esposito as Johnny Bucyk nets three power play goals in an 8-6 win to even the NHL semifinal series at 1-1 before heading to Chicago for games three and four. Phil Esposito helps with the scoring surge on a rush set up by Wayne Cashman.

Boston Tony Esposito Chicago Black Hawks National Hockey League Boston Bruins Esposito Johnny Bucyk Bruins Chicago Terry O'Reilly Bucyk Phil Esposito Brother Tony Wayne Cashman Dave Forbes Minnesota Houston St. Paul George Morrison Saints Ted Hampson Wayne Connelly Frank Hughes Aeros Mike Walton John Schella

Celtics End Knicks Home Court Run In Playoff Win

Boston's 98 91 victory at Madison Square Garden gave the Celtics a 3 1 lead in the Eastern Conference final and left the Knicks on the brink of elimination. Key figures include Bill Russell teammates Havlicek with 36 points and Walt Frazier with 25 for New York as Milwaukee leads Chicago 3 0 in the West.

NEW York New York Knicks Boston Celtics Boston Tom Heinsohn Celtics Knicks Madison Square Garden Heinsohn Tara Milwaukee Chicago Misscabine Reston New York Chisage Boston Garden Walt Frazier John Havlicek Milwaukee Bucks Bucks Bulls American Basketball Association New York Nets Kentucky Colonels Utah Stars Zelmo Beaty Indiana Pacers Salt Lake City Utah

One-Hit Doubleheader Split for MMA at Bevier

Two Missouri Military Academy pitchers each held Bevier to one hit in a Saturday doubleheader. Dave Ingraham pitched a one hitter as MMA won 12 2 with six hits and nine walks. Vince Valente also held Bevier to one hit until the bottom of the seventh, giving Bevier a 10 win.

Missouri Military Academy Bevier Dave Ingraham Colonels Vince Valente MMA

Spark plug replacement guidance for city driving

Spark plugs may wear quickly in city driving due to stop and go. Replacement intervals range from 3,000 to 20,000 miles. Standard advice is ten thousand miles or six months, whichever comes first, with more frequent changes for city driven cars. Visit CENTRAL MOTOR PARTS at 318 Liberty for AG plugs as advertised, limit eight per customer. Open hours listed.

Central Motor Parts Liberty

St Brendan Athletes Honored At School Banquet

St Brendan School honors basketball and volleyball teams cheerleaders and coaches at the annual sports banquet. Eighth grader Bruce Mueller earns most valuable basketball player with 19.7 points and 17 rebounds per game, while eighth grader Vicki Dempski and seventh grader Carol Mudd win volleyball awards. Miss Dempski also named outstanding cheerleader and Karen Schremp is outstanding pep squad member. Coaches are John Roe Tom Roe and Mrs. Gus Karellas. Featured speaker H C Tolson Mexico High School administrator and newly elected Mexico mayor.

St. Brendan School Bruce Mueller Vicki Dempski Carol Mudd Miss Dempski Karen Schremp

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