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Newspaper

Mexico Ledger

Location

Mexico, Missouri, United States of America

Date

Aug 15, 1974

Page

15

Missouri Tigers Aim for Aerial Renaissance This Fall

Missouri coach Al Onofrio predicts the Tigers will pass more and improve their offense in 1974, with quarterbacks Ray Smith and Steve Pisarkiewicz, and a stronger receiving corps. He plans to use the option fully, while noting some inexperience on the offensive line but overall confidence in a potent attack. The team opens Sept. 14 at Ole Miss, with Baylor and Arizona State at home later.

ST. Louis Missouri Tigers al Onofrio Onofrio Mississippi Ray Smith Steve Pisarkiewicz Ray Bybee Bill Ziegler Tiger Baylor Arizona State Ole Miss Jackson Miss Wisconsin

Broadway Joe Starts Jets Camp With Hamstring Woes

Joe Namath reported to camp in Hempstead amid mixed hopes for a return. The star quarterback said his separated shoulder and knees are fine, but his hamstring remains an issue after a water skiing accident. He discussed NFLPA strike impacts and hinted 1974 could be his last season if he chooses to end his Jets career.

Broadway Joe Hempstead N.Y Joe Namath Namath Jets New York Bahamas University of Alabama National Football League Players Association Jimmy Walsh Union NFLPA Puerto Rico Giants Jet Charlie Winner New York Jets

Wetterau Wins Middletown Slow Pitch Title After Rematch

Wetterau battled through the losers’ bracket to win the Middletown slow pitch tournament. After two early wins Wetterau lost to Arnold Bombers who later beat Wetterau in the finals. Wetterau then beat Montgomery City to reach the rematch, winning 14 to 4 in six innings to claim the title. Tim Hotep led Mexico with four homers, joined by Tom Roe and Jerry Clayton with three each. Hodgson and Whittaker shared pitching duties.

Mexico Wetterau Middletown Vandalia New Florence Arnold Bombers Kombers Tim Hotep Tom Roe Jerry Clayton Jim Hodgson Hodgson Ron Whittaker

Mets stretch streak to 14 in Centralia tourney

Mexico Mets stay unbeaten in Centralia youth baseball mament with a 74 to 0 win over Centralia No 2 as Centralia No 3 beats Paris 11 9. Mets face Centralia No 3 in a winners bracket game at 6 30 p m while Mexico Stars meet Art Gaines at 8 p.m.

Mets Centralia Mexico Mets Atom Centralia No Paris Centralia No. 3 Mexico Stars Art Gaines

Standings and results from major leagues and divisions

Standings across American and National Leagues with teams such as St Louis Philadelphia Pittsburgh New York Chicago Montreal Cincinnati and others. Daily results include games in Los Angeles Houston San Francisco Philadelphia Atlanta and more with pending Friday matchups and upcoming schedule.

East O Wol Pet S. Louis Philaphia Pittsburgh Montreal New York BNT Chicago Los Angeles Cincinnati Atlanta BBTV Mouston Brp SOF San Fran San Diego Houston San Francisco Philadelphia St. Louis Griffin Reuschel St Louis Morton Braves

Parents Invited To R-6 Camp at Scott's Corner

Parents are invited to the final night of the Community R-6 Trojan basketball camp at Scott's Corner gym. Finals in one on one and free throw contests for all ages, plus a brief scrimmage with junior and senior high boys against R-6 coaches. Activities start at 7 45 p.m. no admission charge.

Scott’s Trojan Scott’s Corner

Pistons Near Deal With Top Draft Pick Al Eberhard

Detroit seeks a five year contract for Al Eberhard of Missouri with GM Ed Coil stating the player has lowered his demands while the Pistons push a shorter term offer. Original reports cited $500,000 and five years. Cesar Tovar had five singles in Texas Rangers loss to Brewers 6-5.

Detroit Detroit Pistons al Eberhard Missouri Ed Coil Coil Pistons Eberherd Associated Press Cesar Tovar Rangers Texas Milwaukee Brewers

Smith Key To Cards Victory Reckless Reggie One-Man Show

Reggie Smith of the St. Louis Cardinals played hurt yet powered a 5-1 win over the San Diego Padres with a three run homer and key defensive plays. Smith, battling a bruised hip, continued to produce a .318 season average as Alan Foster tied a six hit effort for the win. The Cardinals moved 14% games ahead of Philadelphia in the NL East.

St, Louis St. Louis Cardinals Reggie Smith Smith San Diego Padres Padres Randy Jones Alan Foster Fred Kendall Derrel Thomas Foster Nate Colbert Philadelphia Phillies Pittsburgh Mike Tyson Ted Sizemore Philadelphia

Busby Sets KC Record With Five-Hit Night Win

DETROIT AP Steve Busby became the winningest Kansas City pitcher with a masterful five hit performance as the Royals beat the Tigers 9 1. The win pulled KC within 54 games of Oakland in the AL West. Busby improved to 18 wins. Royals totaled 17 hits led by Patek Otis Brett Cepeda and others. Tigers rookies struggled as Holdsworth left early and Kaline and Rodriguez were absent.

Detroit Steve Busby Kansas City Detroit Tigers Royals Oakland A's Busby Wilbur Wood Luis Tiant Tigers Eddie Brinkman Bill Freehan Boston Tiger al Kaline Aurelio Rodriguez Fred Holdsworth Luke Walker

Routs Mark Most Contests In Montgomery Tournament

In Montgomery City slow pitch tourney play Wednesday three routs set the tone. Chamois beat Troy 11 to 1 as Dial homered, Fulton A's defeated Laddonia 15 to 3, and Mexico Moose Club downed Middletown 11 to 1 with Jim Jensen homering. Mexico Sessor Chapman edged Montgomery City 3 to 2 in the other winners’ game.

Montgomery City Chamois Troy Dial Fulton A’s Laddonia Mexico Moose Club Middletown Mexico Sessor- Chapman Jim Jensen Mexico Vandalia Warrenton Loutre No. 2 Fulton A's

Portland Storm Slips in Defeat as Stars Dominate

Portland coach Dick Coury lamented a 28-16 loss to the New York Stars as Tom Sherman starred with two passing TDs and a rushing score. New York led 30-0 at halftime and moved to 4-0 in recent form while Portland dropped to 0-5-1 with about 14,000 in attendance. Birmingham remained unbeaten with a 39-0 win over Hawaii as George Mira connected on a 95-yard TD with Alfred Jenkins. Florida beat Jacksonville 33-26, led by Jim Strong's two rushing TDs and a 51-yard Beamon Maslowski hookup. Tangerine Bowl attendance reached 21,212.

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