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Newspaper

Mexico Ledger

Location

Mexico, Missouri, United States of America

Date

Aug 08, 1970

Page

5

Club Pro Helps Tom Shaw Regain His Golf Game

AKRON Ohio AP Tom Shaw credits a quick trip home for a consultation with his old club pro for the sudden improvement in his game. He said he fixed two things a new grip and stance change. Shaw shot a four under par 66 to move into a tie for the second round lead at the American Golf Classic with George Archer.

Akron Ohio Tom Shaw Shaw George Archer Firestone Country Club Archer Las San Diego Kansas Steelers Chuck Noll Cetroit Terry Hanratty Kent Nix Miami Baltimore Oak Green Bay New York Land Pittsburgh Jacksonville Fla Buffalo Packers New York Jets Bir Green Bay Minnesota Birmingham Alabama Namath O. J. Simpson Joe Kapp Jimi Nance Boston Paul Warfield Alex Karras Detroit George Andrie Dallas

Wig Helps Barnett Take Lead In 54 Hole Open

Pam Barnett, a 26 year old golfer, carried a two stroke lead into the second round of the 54 hole Lady Car Open at Indian Hills Country Club in Atlanta. She fired a three under par 70 in the opening round, amid a narrow treeline layout that challenged most players. Marilynn Smith shot 72 to sit one under, while Shirley Engle horn and Betsy Rawls posted par efforts.

Atlanta Pam! Barnett Miss Barnett Indian Hills

North Takes LPBA Lead in Wichita Cavalcade

Babbe North of Downey Qualif. zoomed into the lead after five qualifying games in the Wichita Cavalcade of Stars Pro Bowlers Association $20 000 tournament in Wichita Kan She averaged 209 4 and rolled 216 218 204 192 225 for 1055 in the evening session After five Friday afternoon games she had 1039 To win she would need to continue her pace Millie Martorella Rochester N Y was second with 2019 third was Mary De Barbrie San Carlos Calif fourth Dotty Fothergill North Attleboro Mass with 2001 Fifth Chanlene Kent Houston with 1990.

Wichita Kan Babbe North Downey Qualif Wichita Cavalcade of Stars North Millie Martorella Rochester N.Y Mary DeBarbrie San Carlos Calif Dotty Fothergill North Attleboro Mass Chanlene Kent Houston

Laver Seeks Fifth Net Title in All Australian Final

In Brookline, Laver powers to the semifinals of the Longwood tournament as Drysdale eliminates Rosewall. The aging champion aims for a fifth consecutive title against Cliff Roche or Emerson, with Graebner and Ashe ousted earlier and the All-Australian final shaping up after two days of upsets.

Brookline Mass Rod Laver Jan Koes Drysdale U.S Ken Rosewall Laver Clifffond Down Under Layer Kay Ruffels Roche Arthur Ashe America Emerson Chil Graebner

Mexico Ledger Highlights From Aug 8 1970

Mexico Missouri Ledger reports on Saturday August 8 1970 with local updates. Includes brief notes on community events, weather, school activities, and upcoming civic notices affecting residents and businesses.

Mexico Ledger

Football Physicals Tomorrow at Mexico High School

Football physicals for Mexico High School and Hardin Junior High athletic programs are set for tomorrow at 2 PM in the varsity dressing room. While mainly for football hopefuls, other team members may also be examined. Equipment checkout is next Saturday morning, with the first practice scheduled for Saturday afternoon as the Bulldogs begin the 1970 grid schedule on September 11 at Fulton.

Mexico High School Hardin Bulldogs Fulton

Pro Football Enters New Golden Era Opens Exhibition Season

The Associated Press reports the 1970 exhibition season kicks off after a veteran strike, with 10 stadiums hosting games in a new league alignment. Stars appear in street clothes while teams in the new American and National conferences begin a fresh decade. Cleveland visits Los Angeles and Washington plays Cincinnati among early matchups.

Associated Press Cleveland Los Angeles Washington Cincinnati Chicago Houston

Royals Make Room For Matchick

Kansas City Royals clear space for infielder Tommy Matchick returning from military duty as Don O’Riley is optioned to Pittsburgh. O’Riley posted a 0-0 record with a 25.48 ERA in nine Royals appearances as George Ammann details rest of NFL and college football notes and trades.

Kansas City Ther Ensier Kansas City Royals Terry Bradshaw Don O'Riley Pittsburgh Omaha Amarinnn Ancnabatian da Manien Dmuglivaie Tommy Matichick O'Riley The Royals Don McCafferty Colts John Madden Raiders Lance Alworth San Diego Willffresh Chicago Herb Adderly Green DeBay Lions Guar Bill Munson Greg Alworth Super Chiefs McCafferty Don Shula Miami

Qualifying Continues For City Land Green Golf Tourney

Qualifying for the City Land Green golf tourney continues through next Wednesday at Arthur Hills Golf Course. The 36 hole medal play event will conclude with a final round on August 16. Five flights start with Championship and include A B CG and D divisions.

City Land Green Arthur Hills

Power Wins Hurdle Event in Helsingborg Meet

United States sprinter Gary Power won the 110 meters hurdles in 14 seconds at the Helsingborg track meet. Other notes report Jim Holt of the Twins hit a leadoff homer in a 2-1 win over the A’s, while Bob Moose of the Pirates pitched a four hitter in a 6-1 victory over the Mets.

Helsingborg Sweden Gary Power United States Frigs Associated Press Jim Holt Twins A’s Bob Moose Pirates Mets

Baseball In Brief: standings and results from Friday to Monday

Major and minor league standings listed for the American and National Leagues with wins, losses, and winning percentages. Friday results include Baltimore over Cleveland and Philadelphia over Chicago, among others. Saturday and Sunday matchups show Chicago at Philadelphia, New York at Pittsburgh, and more with several planned Monday games.

Milwaukee Pattin Kansas City Butler Oakland Fingers Minesota Tiant California May Culo Miller Cleveland Horgan Washington Bosman Baltimore McNally New York Kekich Detroit McLain Iton Culp Minnesota Chicago Boston

Major League Leaders American League Batting and Pitching

Summary of top AL leaders in batting and pitching with names and stats including Oliva Yastrzemski Tovar Killebrew Harper Powell and others across categories such as batting average runs hits doubles triples home runs steals and pitching wins losses era strikeouts noting McDowell Cuellar Cain Lolich among leaders

Associated Press Oliva Minnesota Yastrzemski Boston Tovar Killebrew J. Powell Baltimore Harper Milwaukee Milwakee Cardenas Kenney New York Tt. Smith F. Howard Washington P. Kelly Kansas City McDowell Cleveland Cuellar Cain Detroit Lolich

Major League Batting and Pitching Leaders Listed

National League batting leaders include Carty Atlanta at 358 at bats and Clemente Pittsburgh 356, with Rose Cincinnati 142 hits and M Alou Pittsburgh 158. RBI led by Bench Cincinnati 109, Williams Chicago 100, with Perez Cincinnati 100. Home runs top Benct Cincinnati 38 and Aaron Atlanta 2 Perez Cincinnati 32. Stolen bases show Tolan Cincinnati 40 and Bonds San Francisco 40. Pitching leaders show Simpson Cincinnati 14 3.46, Giusti Pittsburgh 0 2 .800 3.79, Carroll Cincinnati 8 2 .800 3.20. Strikeouts Seaver New York 216 Gibson St Louis 197.

Carty Atlanta Clemente Pitsburgh Rans—Bonds San Francisco B. Williams Chicago Cincinnati Perez Rose M. Alou Pittsburgh Gaston San Diego W. Parker Los Angeles L. May Kessinger W. Davis Bench H. Aaron Tolan Bonds Simpson Giusti Carroll Cininnati Seaver New York Gibson St. Louis

Allen's glove saves Cardinals in 2-1 win over Expos

St Louis catcher Slugger Allen at first made a pivotal stop to deny Rusty Staub in the fifth, a play Red Schoendienst called the game's key. Gibson finished the win as the Expos offense bogged down after an uneven first inning, while Allen's glove and a late Cardinals rally supplied the margin.

ST. Louis Allen Rusty Staub Expos Gibson Staub Marv Staehle Cardinal Red Schoendienst Alllen Richie Cardinals Julian Javier Joe Torre Dan McGinn

Well Marnered Seeks Sixth Straight In Monmouth Handicap

Oceanport New Jersey AP Bramazon Farm's Well Marnered aims for a sixth consecutive victory in the $100 000 Monmouth Invitational Handicap. Corn off the Cob and Dust Commander challenge the favorite with Dust Commander making his first start since a Preakness setback. Other contenders include Twice Worthy Robin's Bug Rollicking Jaradara Admiral's Shield Roman Scout and Look of the Tuctors in the 114 mile race noting weights from 108 to 121 pounds.

Oceanport N.J Bramazon Farm Marnered Robert E. Lehaman Mrs Ted Gary Saddle Rock Farm Twice Worthy Rosemont Walter Hickey Richard Kuhn J.J.B. Farm A-Dea Farm Rex C. Ellsworth William C. Robinson Jr Ada L. Rice Roslyn Farm

Trophy To Britain Triumphs At Dublin Horse Show

Britain captured the Aga Khan Trophy at the Dublin Horse Show with a brilliant display of all-around horsemanship. The inter national event showcased top show jumping, highlighting strong performances by Britain in Dublin.

Dublin Ireland Britain

Suggest New Duck Season for Cincinnati

AP reports the Mississippi Flyway Council, led by Expos Manager Gene Mauch, recommended a longer duck season and higher bag limit. The panel, reflecting on losses and great players, debated extending hunting days from 40 to 60 and increasing the limit from four to six as a potential fix.

Cincinnati Mississippi Flyway Council Expos Gene

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