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Newspaper

Mexico Ledger

Location

Mexico, Missouri, United States of America

Date

Aug 15, 1970

Page

4

Chiefs No Alibis After Loss To Colts Exhibition

Kansas City coach Hank Stram cited six interceptions by Baltimore as the turning point in a 17-3 loss. The Chiefs played without top backs Mike Garrett Bobby Holmes and Warren McVea, missing blocks on a key play and failing to capitalize in the red zone. Baltimore’s Len Michaels and Jan Stenerud traded field goals, with Tom Maxwell and Tom Matte delivering the decisive scores as Baltimore extended its exhibition win streak to ten.

Kansas City Hank Stram Kansas City Chiefs Baltimore Colts Stram Baltimore Colts Len Dawson Mike Garrett Bobby Holmes Warren McVea Len Michaels Jan Steneriud Tom Maxwell Mike Livingston Gloster Richardson Tom Matte Michaels Stenerid Dawson Huarte Richardson Don McCafferty Tom ‘Maxwell Chiefs

Fears Rise As Palinkas Pat Palinkas Faces Pro Football Ahead

Norfolk Neptune players voice concern over Pat Palinkas becoming the first woman to play pro football. Pat Palinkas, a 130-pound kicker and holder from Tampa, has signed with the Orlando Panthers amid a pivotal game against the Panthens. Dawson and teammates acknowledge pressure but stress the need to score more as Palinkas eyes midseason role at center.

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Centralia B J Tourney Opens Tenie

The second annual Centralia invitational Ban Johnson baseball tourney opens tonight with two games Art Games No 1 versus Ashland Seniors at 6 and Art Games No 2 versus Centralia Stars at 8 30. Tomorrow features two more double headers with Hallsville against Centralia Saints at 6 and McBain Wheelers facing defending champions Columbia Athletics at 6 30. The event is a double elimination tourney stretching through next week with nightly games.

Centralia Ashland Art Games Centralia Stars Hallsville Centralia Saints McBain Wheelers Columbia Athletics

Victory Star Seizes Yonkers Futurity to Lead Triple Crown Quest

Victory Star, driven by Vernon Dancer, upset in the Yonkers Futurity Trot as Marlu Pride broke stride at the start. Victory Star shoots into a two length lead, aiming for the Hambletonian on September 2 at Du Quoin, with Marlu Pride out of the series. Vernon Dancer, brother of Stanley Dancer, celebrates his first $100,000 stake win in 18-year career.

Yonkers N.Y Victory Star Yonkers Raceway Vernon Dancer Marlu Pride Hammbletonian Nevele Pride Lindy Wisconsin-Milwaukee Frn Billy Parsley Southeast Missou Billy Haughton

Player Alive and Well In Tulsa In PGA Championship

In Tulsa Gary Player declares the Big Three alive as the PGA Championship tightens at Southern Hills. After two rounds players near the top include Swekton, Hinson, Hill, Rudolph, Irwin, Lotz, and Casper with Nicklaus and Floyd among those at par or near par, while Player vows a grand slam comeback.

Tulsa Okla Gary Player Tye Arnold Palmer Jack Nicklaus Nicklaus Palmer Player Bill Casper Southern Hills Alrybady Dave Swekton Larry Hinson Mike Hill Mason Rudulph Hale Irwin Casper Dick Lotz Ray Floyd She Julius Boros Gena Littler Britain Tony Jacklin Ben Hogan Gene Sara

Baseball Standings and Weekend Results Across Leagues

A dense summary of American and National League standings by division with pending weekend results. Key teams include Baltimore, Boston, Milwaukee, Kansas City, Chicago, New York, Los Angeles, Atlanta, San Francisco, Houston, San Diego, and Cincinnati. Friday and weekend box scores note individual games such as Oakland 4 Baltimore 0 and Milwaukee 4 Cleveland 3, with multiple schedules and doubleheaders.

Baltimore Boston California Milwaukee Kansas City Chicago Oakland L. Pet. G.B Pittsburgh New York St. Louie Phila Phia Montreat Cincinnati Los Angeles Atlanta San Fran Houston San Diego Reno Cleveland Kings Detroit Washington Kansas Minnesota Cuellar Segui Niekro Atomnia Murphy Moore Wasiington Shellenback Bunker Stoulemyre Perry Hyleven Siebert Brett New Yor Montreal Philadelphia St. Louis San Francisco Foster Moeller Holtzsman Jenkins Wilson Cal Canton Bryant Ft. Louis Brites Seaver Anta Nash Lersch Nolan Morton Ouston

Van-Far Names Charles Owens New Grid Coach

Van-Far introduces Charles Owens as the new football coach after moving from Springfield last Friday. He plans early practices at 8:30 am with fundamentals and Bama drills, open to the public, and a Wishbone T offense inspired by Texas Longhorns. Owens, a Arkansas graduate, has guided Vilonia and assisted at Hillsboro and Kansas City Center. He is pursuing a master's in English at Southwest Missouri State.

Vandalla Charles Owens Van-Far Owens Springfield University of Arkansas Ownns Texas Longhorns Vilonia Ark Hillsboro Kansas City Center Southwest Missouri State Los Angeles St. Louis Philadelphia Cincinnati Big Boys Mighty Big Vandalia

Doctor Says He Was Mis-Quoted

Montreal AP reports Dr Leon Feldman international medical adviser to the World Boxing Association said the WBA is not to ban fighters for medical reasons. He denied recommending to Canadian officials that George Chuvalo be barred from the ring for his own safety. He urged commissions to ensure his fitness before any license.

Montreal Leon Feldman World Boxing Association WBA George Chuvalo Toronto Feldman

Wynn Eyes Fifth Decade Comeback Pitch Return With Twins

Early Wynn, 61, says he could pitch again if Minnesota let him. a one shot deal as mopup duty could grant him five decades in MLB. He debuted 1939 with the Senators and pitched for Washington, Cleveland, and Chicago across the 1940s to 1960s. He recalls a bluntMLB official’s ignorance when Wynn asked about a pension last January.

Minneapolis — ST. Paul Wynn Nesota Twins Washington Senators Washington Cleveland Chicago Twins Calvin Griffith New York Barry Abner Doubleday

Concern Ends Atkinson retirement in Jets comeback

Philadephia reported that Jets captain Atkinson, briefly retired after a clash with Namath and management, will return to help the team. A 33-10 win over Buffalo was marred by injuries to Gerry Philbin and Mike Stromberg. Atkinson plans to rejoin Sunday at Hofstra after the Winston-Salem game with the Falcons.

Philadelphia al Atkinson Joe Namath New York Jets Namath Jets Buffalo New York Gerry Philbin Mike Stromberg Atkinson Hofstra University Hempstead N.Y Atlanta Falcons Winston-Salem N.C

All-Male School Names Woman Tennis Coach at St Marys

Moraga California AP reports St Marys College taps Lynne Abbes Rolley as intercollegiate tennis coach, making her one of the few women coaching a university men s team. Rolley, 31, a former top ranked U S women s player, says she is thrilled to work with men as the school admits women for the first time this fall and she plans to start a women s team.

Mexico Ledger Selects Page 8 August 15 1970

Local newspaper page from the Mexico Ledger dated August 15 1970 highlights community notes and brief items on events and announcements across the town, including appearances and activities likely of local interest. Planned items may include school notices gatherings and civic updates.

Mexico

Missouri girl wins 13 to 15 softball title at Soldier Field

CHICAGO AP Lizzie Parker of Poplar Bluff Missouri tossed a 147 foot 8 inch softball to win the 13 to 15 age division in the Special Olympics at Soldier Field. Finals events set to be held today.

Chicago Lzzie Parker Poplar Bluff Soldier Field

Families Lead Entry List For City Sand Greens Meet

The City Sand Greens golf tourney features five father son pairs among fifty two golfers. Defending champion George Trion leads the field with a 70 in qualifying, while Greg Swanson and Bill Hutchinson follow. Teams and tee times span D C A and B flights with prizes to be awarded after play at Arthur Hills course.

Arthur Hills Hubert Wilson Pete W. T. Hutchinson Bill Bryan Webber Larry Bob Chapman Mike Erle Harper Dan Dutch Waye Boicourt George Trion Haying Greg Swanson Bill Hutchinson Mark Beshears Mike Chapman Brice Mackle Wink Reed Ernie Harner Carl Atkins Dutch Boicourt Don Newbrough Elmo Trow John Botlins Wayne Boicurt Charles Lovell Pete Wilson Jerry Crockett Casey Neifert Dana Newell Howard Dillard Frances Walker Rixie White Arthur

Doctors Order Shannon To Quit

Shannon, the 31-year-old St. Louis Cardinals third baseman, was ordered to curtail activity due to kidney disease. Doctors said he will miss the remainder of the 1970 season as tests continue, with optimism for a return in spring training if medical guidance allows.

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Fight Results By The Associated Press Reported In Brief

In Brisbane Cy Hales outpointed Jeff White over 15 rounds. In Inglewood Jose Napoles halted Fighting Mack in the third. Rubén Olivares stopped Jose Arranz in a non-title bantamweight clash. Chucho Castillo outpointed Rogelio Lara over 12 rounds in Mexico.

Associated Press Brisbane Australia Percy Hales Jamaica Jeff White Inglewood Calif Jose Napoles Mexico Fighting Mack Dutch West Indies Ruben Olivares Jose Arranz Spain Chucho Castillo Rogelio Lara

Broncos vs Cardinals in Denver exhibition game opener

Lou Sabani and Floyd Little lead Denver as Saban’s Broncos prepare to host the St. Louis Cardinals in the first NFL preseason game. Cardin als will start Jim Hart at QB with Beathard backing, while Denver touts depth from draft picks and steady training camp form.

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