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Newspaper

Mexico Ledger

Location

Mexico, Missouri, United States of America

Date

Aug 04, 1972

Page

11

Old-Timers Roster Grows To Eighteen For Benefit Game

The Old-Timers will field 18 players for a 6 30 p m Saturday exhibition at Green Field to support the Central Missouri Diabetic Camp. Bert Van Horn Bill Woodruff Howard Johnson Elmer Basnett and Bob Thompson join the lineup. Pre game ceremonies start at 6 with a Mexico versus Columbia Legion game before the Mac's Falstaffs contest.

Mac Green Field Bert van Horn Bill Woodruff Howard Johnson Elmer Basnett Bob Thompson Central Missouri Legion Mexico Columbia Bob Myer Tom Woodward Harold Bill Fountain Gary Keith Mike Branham Jack Baysinger Gary Gore Monte Clithero Jim Gardner Jim French Loran Hume Brad Hufty Alex Williams Bert Francis

Pirates Edge Cardinals 2-1 in 10 innings

Vic Davalillo delivered a sharp single in the 10th and scoring chance, lifting the Pirates past the St. Louis Cardinals 2-1. Davalillo also emphasized his role on a deep Pittsburgh lineup as Wise took the tough loss for the Cardinals.

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NFL Exhibitions Highlight Black Quarterbacks Chance to Start

The NFL preseason opens with two black quarterbacks starting for major teams. Karl Douglass of Baltimore and John Walton of the Rams lead their clubs in tonight's games in Tampa and Los Angeles, as the league expands opportunities for black signal callers amid veterans like James Harris and rookies such as Joe Gilliam vying for roles.

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Mexico High to Host Free Physical Examinations Night

Mexico High School coach Art Seals reminds all seventh through twelfth grade students planning to play varsity sports next year that free physicals will be offered tonight at 8 p.m. in the varsity dressing room by several local doctors. All athletes must complete a physical before competing in varsity sports. Also note: Andres Gimeno upset Stan Smith to give Spain a 1-0 lead in the Davis Cup Interzone tie.

Mexico Art Seals MHS Barcelona Spain Andres Gimeno Stan Smith Pasadena Calif United States

Baseball scoreboard wrap for the American and National Leagues

The standings show Pittsburgh leading the National League with strong records, while New York and Baltimore track closely. In the American League East Boston and New York hold key positions as Cleveland and Detroit trail, with Milwaukee and Chicago also competing. Thursday and Friday results highlight interleague matchups and divisional games shaping pennant races.

NHL to Fight Defections To WHA

Boston AP Clarence Campbell president of the National Hockey League said the league will seek injunctions against World Hockey Association defectors led by Bobby Hull Gerry Cheevers Derek Sanderson and J C Tremblay. He said the reserve clause is valid and enforceable and predicted test cases soon as the NHL will not bed with the rival WHA.

Boston Clarence Campbell National Hockey League NHL World Hockey Association Campbell Bobby Hull Chicago Black Hawks Winnipeg Jets Gerry Cheevers Derek Sanderson Boston Bruins J.C. Tremblay Montreal Canadiens World Hockey Chi- Association

Friday's MLB Schedule Highlights Across Cities

The roster of Friday games includes Atlanta versus unspecified opponents with McLain at 2-1 in Cincinnati, Ye night doubleheader notes, Kison 5-3 for Pittsburgh against Montreal, deakins 414-9 for Chicago versus New York, Reynolds 8 for Philadelphia at St. Louis, Caldwell 44 for San Diego at Los Angeles, Reuss 7-8 for Houston at San Francisco, and other listed matchups.

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Fischer in Favorable Spot To Capture Game 10 Today

Reuters report from Reykjavik on the World Chess Championship where Boris Spassky resigns in the 10th game as Bobby Fischer leads with a sealed move and experts predict Fischer will secure a three point edge when play resumes.

Fischer Reykjavik Iceland Boris Stassky Bobby Fischer Bobby Fiskher Boris Spissky Bent Larsen Denmark Svetozar Gligoric Yugoslavia Spassky Gligoric David Levy Lothar

Rod N Reel Report and Fischer Spassky Chess Report Mix

Missouri fishing notes describe bait and pond conditions with many streams and rivers showing muddy to clear water. Osage, Gasconade, Meramec and Osage fishing varies by location while weather affects patterns. Chess summary covers Fischer’s aggressive play against Spassky with material edge for Fischer and several near threats before adjournment.

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Culver files grievance over Astros fine

Houston pitcher George Culver says he filed a grievance with MLBPA chief Marvin Miller over a $100 fine imposed by manager Harry Walker after a dugout confrontation during a doubleheader with the San Diego Padres. Culver warned his arm was stiff and he could not throw, prompting a dispute and the penalty.

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Unknowns Share PGA Lead After First Round

Two unknowns, Stan Thirsk and Bud Allin, share the lead at two under par after the opening round of the PGA National Championship at Oakland Hills. Thirsk, from Shawnee Mission, Kansas, recovered with a late rally to reach 70, while Allin, 44, posted 68. Major favorites Palmer, Trevino, Nicklaus, and Player trailed, with Palmer at 69 and Trevino and Nicklaus at 72 and 69 respectively.

Oakland Hills Country Club Bud Allin Scure Allin Thirsk Iar Arnold Palmer Lee Trevino Jack Nicklaus Gary Player Palmer PGA Wes Jer Trevino Nicklaus Player

Sanderson predicts rougher WHA than NHL play

Derek Sanderson, joining the WHA Philadelphia Blazers from the Boston Bruins, says the new league will be dirtier with more fighting. He cites a 2.6 million dollar contract as key, noting players will be more aggressive to keep jobs and draw fan excitement.

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