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Newspaper
Mexico Ledger
Location
Mexico, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1974
Page
12
ST LOUIS AP The St Louis Cardinals sit 2 percent up in the NL East as manager Red Schoendienst projects continued chance. After a 4 1 win over San Francisco, he notes good pitching and even keel as the club pursues the rest of a 162 game season.
Orioles manager Earl Weaver praised four solid starts by Dave McNally and others as Baltimore beat Kansas City 10 0. McNally worked seven innings and Brooks Robinson delivered a ninth inning bunt throw that cut down Frank White at third. The victory follows two big wins by Mike Cuellar and a Grimsley three hitter and leaves the Orioles two games over .500 trailing Boston in the AL East.
The Dolphins and Vikings plan to lean on veterans in tonight's rematch of last season's Super Bowl participants. Coach Bud Grant and Don Shula emphasized using established stars while rosters remain heavy with rookies. Weekend NFL action featured a slate of results with high veteran involvement and sparse crowds in several games.
Arthur Hills course greens proved tough as qualifying opened for the city tournament. Saturday saw 25 players post 18 hole scores led by Wink Reed and Art Campbell with 79s. Qualifying runs through Friday and the finals are set for Sunday.
Mexico Mets claim the atom division title at Centralia, finishing 16-1 after a 17-4 win in the second game. Mexico earlier lost 22-9 to Centralia No. 2, with Brad Lopez earning a win and Bryan Talley homering. Bantam finals were not completed. Centralia No. 2 beat Sturgeon No. 4 to reach the final. Ed Kreyling finished second in a 162-car demolition derby at St. Charles.
Notre Dame coach Ara Parseghian says a troubled season may still unite the team. Injuries to at least three starters and six players dismissed for rule violations threaten the Irish, with eight starting roles needing fills and special teams retooling ahead of a Sept. 9 opener at Georgia Tech. Freshmen offer potential relief, while Tom Clements and Greg Collins are focal returnees and captains.
Mexico Moose Club remained alive after an earlier loss to beat Selsor Chapman 21 5 to capture the Montgomery City slow pitch tournament title. Harold Fountain and Clarence Bradshaw led Moose with multiple homers while SC fought hard through the losers bracket, eventually falling 8 7 in the decisive rematch.
National League standings and daily results with teams such as Pittsburgh, Los Angeles, Chicago, Cincinnati, New York, San Diego, Houston, Montreal, Atlanta, and Philadelphia. Includes game scores, upcoming schedules, and players' notes alongside college football coach Parseghian remarks on potential defensive changes and practice expectations.
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