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Newspaper
Mexico Ledger
Location
Mexico, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1972
Page
12
The Knicks star Bill Bradley may pursue politics after his basketball days. The text suggests he could shift from defense to offense on and off the court, with a potential 1973 Missouri political bid noted.
Crystal City native Bill Bradley, Princeton star and Knicks legend, visits Missouri for Farber Centennial. He scouts a future in politics, saying basketball gave him time to learn about himself. He plans one more Knicks season before retiring to pursue Democratic office, possibly state or Congress.
The Baltimore Colts test the Wishbone offense against the Oakland Raiders in a 16-0 preseason loss. George Blanda kicks three field goals and the Raiders win with Kenny Stabler’s 8-yard TD pass to Fred Biletnikoff. Johnny Unitas leaves at halftime after 126 passing yards.
In Canton OhioAP Belinsky and Chance the former Angels teammates are reuniting in boxing Belinsky acts as matchmaker for the Ernie Shayer s Vincente Rondon heavyweight bout Chance promotes the 10rounder set for August 26 at Canton Municipal Auditorium They plan to sign Wednesday Belinsky hopes to boost boxing with publicity and cards while Chance emphasizes his sprawling three year Ohio promoter role
The Big Eight starts fall practice with Kansas State Kansas and Missouri kicking off Thursday while Nebraska Colorado wait until Friday. Oklahoma State and Oklahoma begin August 21 and Iowa State on August 24. Nebraska Oklahoma and Colorado aim for top honors and an eye on the mythical national title as record crowds and expanded facilities loom.
Marianne Staubach watched Roger Staubach suffer a shoulder separation that required surgery after a collision with Ram lineman Marlin McKeever during Saturday night football. She said his arm, not his head, would heal and noted he would likely not quit scrambling.
Houston coach Bill Peterson warns losses upset him as injuries and player defections decimate the Oilers offensive line. Camp chaos behind a retooled line opens the door for Pastorini and Dickey in a passing attack, while the defense led by Bethea Sampson and Webster remains solid. If the line and run game improve, Peterson’s mood and club prospects rise.
Johnny Bench snapped slump with five RBIs including a homer as Cincinnati routed Atlanta 12-2 after a pregame wives softball and Sweeper antics. Houston beat San Francisco 7-5, Oakland downed Baltimore 5-2, Kansas City shutout New York 3-0.
Greg Swanson won the City Golf Tournament and his 15-year-old son Miké Swanson tied the nine hole course record of 33 on Monday afternoon. Miké played with Pat Maguire and posted three-under with a chip in on holes three and six and a birdie on nine. Wes Lucking and Kim Everett joined as the other two Mexico golfers to post 33 since the four grass greens were installed last June.
National League standings show Pittsburgh on top with strong records while Montreal and Chicago trail. Tuesday results include Cincinnati beating Atlanta and Houston defeating San Francisco, with several games postponed or not scheduled. American League East shows Baltimore and New York leading amid tight division play, while California and Texas clubs vie for playoff position with mixed results.
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