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Newspaper

Mexico Ledger

Location

Mexico, Missouri, United States of America

Date

Aug 14, 1976

Page

7

Baseball Scores and Schedules Mixed With Team Listings

A dense recap of multiple baseball results and forthcoming games. It lists city abbreviations and scores for teams like New York Chicago Montreal San Diego St Louis Atlanta Cincinnati and Philadelphia, with Saturday and Sunday matchups and pitcher notes. The fragmentary text also mentions players Zachry Espinosa Ray Burris and others with win loss records and scheduled games across several parks.

Philade Pitts New York Chicago St. Leuis Montreal West Cincinnati Los Ang Houston San Diego Atlant San Fran Sec Los Angeles St. Louis Atlanta Cincinnati San Francisco Philadelphia Zachry Espinosa Ray Burris Pittsburgh Medich Andujar Barr Carlton St Louis Rasmussen Messersmith Jones Montreat Stanhouse San Francisco Perllas Delphia

Marked Man Matuszak Calls Out Media Pressure

Chiefs defensive end Joan Matuszak says people target him because he is a football player. He claims he was railroaded amid marijuana possession accusations in Tampa last month. He questions why items vanished from the car trunk weeks after the incident.

Kansas City Joan Matuszak Kansas City Chiefs Tampa Fla University of Tampa

Blues Eye Kansas City Move and Plager Coaching Role

Barclay Plager named player coach of the Blues Central Hockey League farm club in Kansas City. Blues President Sid Salomon said Kansas City is a potential resting spot if St. Louis arena finances fail, with the Scouts' move and arena costs prompting talks of a new downtown arena or city tax relief. Plager, a nine year Blues veteran and former captain, aims to play and coach this fall.

Kansas City Barclay Plager Kanpeche St. Louis Blues Plager Blues National Hockey League Sid Salomon St. Louis Salomon NHL Scouts Denver Providence

Slump Worries Royals Coach Herzog After Loss

Kansas City's Whitey Herzog laments a seven game AL West lead shrinkage as Detroit beats the Royals 3-2. He cites insufficient scoring despite nine hits, notes John Mayberry's slump, and praises pitching. Yankees’ Nettles drives in five as he again tops the Twins 9-3.

Kansas City Whitey Herzog Kansas City Royals Herzog Royals Detroit Oakland A's Boston Tigers Twins Nettles Yankees Ed Figueroa Minnesota Gene Mauch Baltimore Chicago White Sox Orioles Detroit Tigers Oakland A Boston Red Sox Milwaukee Brewers California Angels Texas Rangers Cleveland Indians

Connors Sees Love-Hate in Tennis After Upset

In Indianapolis at the U.S. Clay Court tournament Jimmy Connors, famed for brashness and skill, says he loves to win and hates to lose as he advances to the quarterfinals after defeating West German Karl Meiler on Friday.

Indianapolis Jimmy Connors Connors Karl Meiler U.S

Kiwanis Golf Concludes With Columbia Victory At Moberly

The Kiwanis Division 5 golf tour wrapped at Moberly Country Club with 41 players from six clubs. Columbia edged Centralia by a quarter stroke to win the six-match series, while Centralia earned the attendance trophy. Individual honors went to Jerry Waisner of Centralia for low gross and George JF of Mexico for low net.

Moberly Columbia Centralia Fulton Mexico Montgomery City Jerry Waisner George JF Jerry Walsner George Irion J. E. Bach Bill Niedergerke Archie Ellis Morris Bloom Leroy Sharp Casey Neffert Lynn Yocum Mike Worley Dave Keller Smokey Keller Dick Ault Dick Ahrens Tom Riddle

City Golf Tourney To Begin

Mexico recreation director Joe Bailey announced the annual city golf tournament qualifying from Tuesday, Aug. 17 to Sunday, Aug. 22. The 18 hole final is Sunday, Aug. 2 with a $3 entry fee. Residents and Arthur Hills members may play. Trophies will honor the top two in four flights: championship, A, B and C.

Mexico Joe Bailey Arthur Hills

FAN MAIL: Readers to Send Letters to The Ledger

The Mexico Ledger invites readers to write letters for a new FAN MAIL sports feature. Share thoughts on whether the Blues should stay in St Louis, if Oakland will challenge the Royals, or Gussie Bush's handling of the Cardinals. Include name address and phone for verification.

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Madden Sees No Purpose In 41-17 Romp Over Jets

New York Jets lose 41-17 as Oakland Raiders rout in preseason. Madden questions the point of exhibitions after a blowout. Stabler protected well in first quarter, while Richard Todd impresses for the Jets with 224 passing yards. Saints top Bills 21-14 in the other preseason game.

Madden Jets NEW York Jonn Madden Oakland Raiders New York Jets Kenny Stabler Raiders Joe Namath Richard Todd New Orleans Saints Buffalo Bills Stabler Oakland Jess Phillips Pete Banaszak Mark van Eeghen David Hamm

Cruz Paces Redbirds To Easy Win In Atlanta

Hector Cruz drove in four runs including a pivotal fifth inning double as the St. Louis Cardinals defeated the Atlanta Braves 8-0. Pete Falcone earned the win, limiting Atlanta to eight hits, while Dick Ruthven took the loss. The rally included four straight fifth inning singles by Mumphrey, Templeton, Brock, and Simmons, plus a Cruz sacrifice fly.

Atlanta Hector Cruz St. Louis Cardinals Atlanta Braves Pete Falcone Braves St. Louis Dick Ruthven Jerry Mumphrey Garry Templeton Lou Brock Ted Simmons

Busch Urges Ouster of NL Leaders at Summer Meetings

ST. LOUIS AP Busch leads push for six member committee to study National League failures over labor talks Giants move to Toronto and leadership losses. John McHale to chair panel including Cardinals Braves Padres Phillies Mets reps. Busch faults Feeney and Gaherin and calls for new NL leadership in a Phoenix meeting report.

ST. Louis A. Busch Jr St. Louis Cardinals Phoenix Ariz Busch Charles Feeney John A. Gaherin Players Union Feeney San Francisco Giants Toronto John McHale Montreal Expos Cardinals Atlanta Braves San Diego Padres Philadelphia Phillies New York Mets Gaherin Marvin Miller John Gaherin Giants San Francisco

Obscure Doctor Leads PGA with 134 at Congressional

Doctor Gilmer Bryan Morgan, an optometrist, shot 68 after a 66 to lead the PGA Championship at 134, while defending champ Jack Nicklaus posted 69 for 140. Tom Kite 138 and a pack including Tom Weiskopf, Don January, Gary Player, Ben Crenshaw, and others trailed as the cut fell at 149.

Bethesda Jack Nicklaus Gilmer Bryan Morgan Nicklaus Congressional Club Gil Morgan Morgan Oklahoma Tom Weiskopf Tom Kite Weiskopf Parfour Don January South Africa Gary Ben Crenshaw Gen Littler Bob Zender Jerry McGee Charles Coody Bill Collins Jerry Pate Dave Hill Arnold Palmer

Illness Cancels Houston Practice

The Houston Oilers canceled an afternoon session in Huntsville after several players were sidelined by a mild stomach disorder. Missing the brief morning workout were quarterback Dan Pastorini, tackle Greg Sampson, cornerback Zeke Moore and defensive end Albert Burton.

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