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Newspaper
Mexico Ledger
Location
Mexico, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Apr 27, 1972
Page
6
The U S Naval Academy Bean Bowl intramural game will be played Thursday instead of May 6. Coach Rick Forzano says assigned quarterbacks draft their own players while he watches from the press box. Winners get steak at a post game banquet, losers dine on beans.
ST LOUIS AP The Anheuser-Busch owned Cardinals face uncertainty as ownership and future plans are reviewed during a 900-shareholder meeting. Chairman August A. Busch Jr says profits depend on player action amid the 13 day strike, with attendance likely down at Busch Stadium. Richard Meyer notes weather and strike factors may cut turnout, but says selling the team out of St Louis is unconsidered. The shareholders unanimously supported Busch and the corporation.
Cubs drop their eighth straight as Lee May follows an intentional walk to Bob Watson with a game winning double in the 10th. Astros win 5-4 after Chicago eschews pitching to May. Gary Nolan, Rick Wise win other NL results. scores include Reds over Pirates 7-6 and Cards over Braves 9-4.
Mexico Country Club hosted a triangular meet with Moberly and Fayette. Mexico A led by Mike Rogers Lee Kehl and Kim Everett posted 227 strokes. Mexico B won 239 to 243 over Moberly as co medalist Mike Graue led with 41. Brent Kelsay of Fayette earned a meet medal with a 41 in trio.
Baseball standings and upcoming games list matchups among Cincinnati Chicago Atlanta Pittsburgh St Louis Houston Philadelphia San Diego New York Los Angeles Montreal San Francisco Boston Texas and other clubs. Notable notes include Briles Gentry Norman and Downing among pitchers referenced for referenced teams.
Hardin Pirates eighth graders won 56 to 44 as Johnny Fry led with two individual wins and top relays. Loyd Hunt Fry Fisher starred in 880 and 440 relays, with Fry also winning sprints and Miller claiming hurdles. Batty set seventh grade 660 record. final meet at Columbia Relays Saturday.
Readable lines show multiple events with standings and times. Fry leads 0 yard dash and shot put marks. Jamkor JC dominates 330 and high jump. Rush tops 660 with Batty and Smith close. 180 yard dash lists Fisher and Evans. Mexico and Jeffray win 8x40 yard relay. discus and pole vault feature Terpstra and Herd. Relay times around 1 43.6 and 49.2 for 440 yard.
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