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Newspaper
Mexico Ledger
Location
Mexico, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1977
Page
5
Baseball summer meetings began in Kansas City with a goal to wrap in 24 hours. Commissioner Bowie Kuhn chaired the opening session as major and minor leagues discussed reducing club numbers trading periods and tampering rules with a final vote planned for December.
The Detroit Lions celebrate signing Marv Hubbard to a multiyear deal as he sets to break the team’s single season rushing mark. Miami star Howard Twilley on injured reserve asks the Dolphins not to release his jersey number while expressing desire to return only if able to help the team. Chicago's Ross Brupbacher unexpectedly retires from camp citing knee concerns and a return to backup duties under coach Jack Pardee.
The Cleveland Barons traded defenseman Len Frigg to the St. Louis Blues for pro rights to collegiate center Mike Eaves. Eaves, Blues No.7 pick in 1975, is a Wisconsin captain who led the NCAA champion team with 81 points in 45 games last season.
Steve Williams powered the United States to a sprint sweep with 10.25 in the 100 meters while John Walker won the 1500 meters in 3:32.7 narrowly missing the world record. Moses lost the 400 hurdles to Belgium’s Fons Brijdenbach as Williams led a 1 2 3 U S finish in Brussels.
An organizational meeting for Mexico High School girls tennis will be held Thursday at 6 30 p m at the high school courts. Any girls in grades 9 12 who want to go out for tennis should attend.
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