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Newspaper

Mexico Ledger

Location

Mexico, Missouri, United States of America

Date

Apr 29, 1972

Page

9

Start of something big for Missouri Tigers intrasquad game

Missouri coach Al Onofrio targets a winning spring as the Tigers host the Black & Gold intrasquad at Memorial Stadium in Columbia. Quarterback options include Ed Johndrow John Cherry Tony Gillick and Jim Goble. Don Johnson shines in the wishbone while linebacker Tom Keller anchors a reshaped defense.

Missouri al Onofrio Tigers Memorial Stadium Columbia Onofrio Ed Johndrow John Cherry Tony Gillick Jim Goble Don Johnson Tiger Tom Keller

Lakers Knicks pivot into Game 2 show down

Los Angeles seeks rebound after a 114 92 loss to New York in the Forum. Knicks led by Bill Bradley and Jerry Lucas with 55 points, as Red Holzman rests plans for the next game.

LOS Angeles Los Angeles Lakers New York Knicks Lakers Knicks New York Bill Bradley Jerry Lucas Red Holzman Knick Holzman

Swanson Returns to Form As Bulldog Golfers Win Two

Mexico B team defeated Van-Far 175-213 led by Mike Swanson who broke a slump with back-to-back 38s earning medalist honors by three strokes. Teammate Mike Graue shot 41 while Rich Lovell posted 43 and Warren Cadwell 2. Van-Far’s top scorers were Hick Wilkinson 47 and Bill Sterner 51. In the separate match, Mexico beat Van-Far Indians 153-188 as Jeff Mihalic 48 Pat Maguire 54 and Mike Gonzales 51 led the effort.

Vandalia Mike Swanson Mexico Van-Far Swanson Mike Graue Rich Lovell Warren Cadwell Bulldogs Hick Wilkinson Bill Sterner Tony Fuller Jim Alderson Jeff Mihalic Pat Maguire Mike Gonzales Indians War-Far Mark Gooding Stu Smith Yom Wright

Torre's Mistake Costs Astros in Loss to Cardinals

St Louis third baseman Joe Torre misplayed a pitch into a two run triple in the sixth, sparking a 7-2 win over Houston that snapped the Astros nine game streak. Torre, MVP of 1971, had two singles and a double as Houston led 2-0 before the miscue. The series moves to the Astrodome tonight with both sides watching for more mistakes.

Houston St. Louis Joe Torre Houston Astros Torre Cardinals Astros Astro Larry Dierker Lee May Dierker John Edwards Harry Walker Walker Astrodome

Tigers Blank White Sox in 12-0 Rout

Detroit hammered four Chicago hurlers for 14 hits and a 12-0 victory as Ed Brinkman and Norm Cash drove in four runs each. Timmerman, long reliever turned starter, held the Sox to one hit through seven but earned less praise than his teammates. Baltimore won 12-2 as part of an AL East chase.

Chicago Hickman Ferguson Jenkins Cubs Jenking Rick Monday Jose Cardenal Johnny Bench Denis Menke Cincinnati Hank Aaron Atlanta Braves Pittsburgh Bob Moose Braves Atlanta Moose Aaron Bruce Lowitt Associated Press Tom Timmerman Detroit Chicago White Sox Tigers Ed Brinkman Norm Cash Baltimore White Sox California Minnesota New York Yankees Kansas City Cleveland Oakland Milwaukee Texas Boston Timmerman Orioles Cash Brinkman

Ali Predicts Victory Over Chuvalo In Round Eight

Muhammad Ali predicts the eighth round stoppage in the Vancouver workout for his Monday fight with George Chuvalo. He also reiterates plans for a rematch with Joe Frazier and mentions late June bout with Jerry Quarry in Las Vegas. Negotiations for Frazier rematch are nearing completion, with Forum owner Jack Kent Cooke peripherally linked to the deal.

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Sports on the Air: ABA Nets Squires in Eastern semifinal

Multiple sports items listed with broadcasts and dates. ABA fifth game Nets versus Squires in Hampton at 1 p.m. on 4-7-3. Baseball White Sox at Tigers in Detroit with 1:15 p.m. start on 5-8-10. Byron Nelson golf in Dallas at 2:30 on 2-3-17. AAU diving season opener noon on 4-7-13. Stanley Cup Rangers at Bruins in Boston with Dan Kelly at 1 on 4-7-13. Cardinals at Astros at 2 on 5-6-8-10. NBA Knicks at Lakers game two in Los Angeles at 3:40 on 3-17.

Boston Boston Bruins New York Rangers Boston Garden Tom Johnson Gerry Cheevers Eddie Johnston Cheevers Johnston Johnson St. Louis Bruins Blues Rangers Ken Hodge John Bucyk Garden Bucyk Doug Roberts Boston Braves American Hockey League New York Nets Virginia Squires Hampton Chicago White Sox Detroit Tigers Detroit Dallas Dan Kelly St. Louis Cardinals Houston Astrodome Bob Gibson Don Wilson NBA New York Knicks Lakers Los Angeles Knicks

Registration Opens for PH&T Baseball Competition for Boys

Registration is underway for the Official Major League Baseball Pitch Hit and Throw Competition. Boys aged 9 through 12 compete in pitching accuracy hitting distance and throwing accuracy. Local winners advance to district and division contests, eight national finalists compete for four championships at the All-Star Game in Atlanta on July 25. Registration runs until June 4, with signups at Phillips 46 Service Stations.

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Baseball Standings and Results Across Leagues

Baseball standings show East and West divisions with teams like New York Montreal Philadelphia Chicago and St. Louis. Friday and Saturday results include Chicago 10 Cincinnati 7 and Atlanta 13 Pittsburgh 5, with many night games listed for multiple venues.

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Trevino Regaining Touch At Byron Nelson Classic

Trevino shares first round lead at four under par after 66 as rain delays push play to Monday. Chi Chi Rodriguez Bob Murphy also shoot four under while Nicklaus struggles with two three putts. Leaders sit one stroke ahead of a 67 pack including Homeniuk Devlin Crampton Ziegler Barber. Casper Palmer and Bar fly in the group at 68 and 70.

Dallas Lee Trevino Trevino Chi Chi Rodriguez Bob Murphy Preston Trail Golf Club Wilf Homeniuk Bruce Devlin Bruce Crampton Larry Ziegler Jim Barber Billy Casper Jack Nicklaus Arnold Palmer

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