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Mexico Ledger

Location

Mexico, Missouri, United States of America

Date

Aug 20, 1970

Page

13

Big Eight Teams Open 1970 Football Season Today

Kansas City AP reports Big Eight teams launch 1970 practice with many lettermen. Oklahoma, Missouri, Nebraska, Colorado and Iowa State prepare under coaches Floyd Gass, Dan Devine, Bob Devaney, Eddie Crowder, Vince Gibson. Rosters show 80 to 100 prospects per school as teams assess quarterback options and depth ahead of Sept. 26 games and early season matches.

Kansas City Ifv Chuck Fairbanks Oklaho Joe Moore Ita Mel Gray Wort Kansas State Larron Jackson Kérises Oklahoma Rocky Wallace Floyd Gass Nebraska Missouri Tigers Coers Bob Newton Jets Satur Kinney Joe Ordima Dan Devine I. A van Brownson Jerry Tagge Cole Jand Jerry Murtaugh Buffaloes Dave Walliie Iowa State Kansas State Colorado Otto Lynn Dickey Bob’ Anderson Annad Nambhars

Carlton Proves Dominant As Dodgers Triumph

St Louis lefty Steve Carlton, 25, hurled nine innings of two run relief in a 4 2 win for the Dodgers over the Cardinals. Ted Simmons praised Carlton's steady patience as he wrested control late while the Dodgers opened their ninth with a pinch hit.

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Dodgers rally as Wills fuels late comeback against Carlton

Maury Wills executed a pinch run and sacrifice to spark a rally as Willie Davis and Manny Mota delivered key hits. Lou Brock and Joe Hague homered early to put Carlton ahead, but Mota’s blast tied the game in the fifth. Carlton’s tough night continued despite pitching well, as run support eluded him.

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Baseball In Brief: American League Standings and Results

The American League East shows Baltimore leading with 78 wins and 44 losses, New York at 66 64, and Cleveland 58 64. West division includes Minnesota 72 47, California 68 54, Oakland 66 55. Wednesday results: Baltimore 3 Milwaukee 2, Oakland 7 Detroit 0, Cleveland 7 Detroit 0, Minnesota 3 New York 0, Chicago 13 Boston 2, Kansas City 2 Washington 1. Upcoming games list New York at Minnesota, Washington at Minnesota, New York at Chicago, Milwaukee at Detroit, Oakland at Cleveland, California at Baltimore.

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National League W L standings and Friday games

National League records show teams with win loss percentages and a list of Friday games. Entries include Pittsburgh, New York, Chicago, St Louis, Cincinnati, Los Angeles, Atlanta, San Francisco, Montreal, Houston, Philadelphia, and San Diego with results and upcoming matchups.

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Knicks to Play Warriors in St Louis Dec 13

In St Louis, the world champion New York Knickerbockers will face the San Francisco Warriors in an NBA game scheduled for December 13 at the St. Louis Arena. Knicks stars include Bill Bradley and Walt Frazier, the latter a former Southern Illinois standout.

ST. Louis New York Knickerbockers San Francisco Warriors St. Louis Arena Crystal City Bill Bradley Southern Ilinois University Walt Frazier Knicks

Bears Hope To Come Off Bad Season With Comeback

PRO FOOTBALL PREVIEWS Bears aim to rebound from a 1 13 season as George Halas rebuilds with trades and new coaches. Gale Sayers leads rushing while Dooley, Moss, and Shinnick reshape the roster around Bobby Douglass and a mix of veterans and rookies. Key battles loom at quarterback receiver and tight end as the Bears seek cohesion and a return to form.

Bears Rensselaer Ind Chicago Bears Gale Sayers George ‘Halas Lee Roy Caffey Bob Hyland Elijah Pitts Green Bay Packers Crag ’ Paynham Phil Clark Dal ¥Sh Cowboys Bill Staley Harry Gunner Halas Jim Dooley T Sayers Butkus Jim Cabile Bennie McRae Dooley Perry Moss Don Shinnick Baltimore Colts Ags Moss Bobby Douglass Douglass Sayers Baynham Ronnie Bull Pitts Mike Hull Ross Montgomery Ralph Kurek Jack Concannon Sears Willie Holman Ed Bradovich Staley George Seals Houston Oilers Gunner Dick Evey Marty Amsler Doug Buffone Caffey McRae Joe Taylor Howard Mudd Wayne Mass Hyland Cadile Randy Jackson Bob Wallace Dick Gordon Farmer Hester Ray Oeten Austin Dennev

San Gabriel Wins Babe Ruth Title in Wellington

San Gabriel California rose from the losers bracket to win the national senior Babe Ruth baseball tournament in Wellington. They defeated Nashville Tennessee in two games, 32 to 6 and 11 to 6.

San Gabriel Babe Ruth Wellington Kan Calif Nashville Tenn

Geese Hunting Rules Tighten Across Missouri Zones

Missouri announces goose season structure with one general zone three special zones and two closed zones. General season runs Oct 24 to Jan 1 outside special zones, Canadas Oct 24 to Dec 17. limits five with up to two Canadas or two whitefronts or one of each. Closed zones protect nesting giants near Montrose Lake and Bull Shoals Lake. boundaries described. Duck season details updated with six daily limit and 12 in possession, plus brief changes later rescinded See notes on Lower Mississippi zone potential and regional boundaries.

Missouri Montrose Lake Henry County Bull Shoals Lake Ozark and Taney Counties Montrose Missouri Rt. 18 Bull Shoals Zone Jefferson City Canadas Spectate Conservation Commission Squaw Creek Atchison Holt Andrew Andi Nodaway U.s.jhead Jan Ian Blue Geesa Canada Bel Lower Mississippi Crystal City U.S. 61 U.S. 67 Missouri Commission U.S. Department of the Interior

Laddonia Tourney Opens With Eight Teams Competing

Eight teams begin the Laddonia invitations women's softball tourney with Palmyra facing Bevier at 7 and Smiley's IGA versus Laddonia Lumber at 9 in the opening night pairings. The double elimination event runs through the weekend across zones including Swan Lake with regional season dates and goose limits.

Laddonia Palmyra Bevier Smiley IGA Laddonia Lumber Moberly Laddonia State Bank Hartsburg A. P. Green and Florsheim Anmmerw

Twin Bill For Women at Laddonia Friday Night

A doubleheader of women softball is planned at Laddonia Friday evening with Laddonia State Bank hosting Centralia at 7, followed by AllStar teams from the Southern Mark Twain women's league meeting at 9.

Laddonia Laddonia State Bank Centralia AllStar Mark Twain

Khoury League Tournaments Open Saturday in Mexico

Three Khoury league age division baseball tournaments begin this week in Mexico with double elimination play. Bantam teams Montgomery City Robinson Oil and the Mexico Astros receive first round byes. Auxgasse vs Mexico Bullets play Saturday at 6 p m. Midget action features Mexico Saints vs Laddonla at 6 p m and Vandalia vs Mexico Royals at 8 p m. Juvenile games spot Fulton Mexico Royals and leaders Wellsville Mexico Oilers with byes. Sunday slate starts 2 p m at Khoury League fields one and two.

Mexico Montgomery City Robinson Oil Mexico Astros Auxgasse Mexico Bullets Mexico Saints Laddonia Khoury League Park Vandalia Mexico Royals Wellsville Mexico Oilers Fulton

Saints Stop Gaines 11-4 At Centralia Tourney

Centralia Saints eliminated Art Gaines 11-4 and Ashland defeated Centralia Stars 13-6 in the Ban Johnson tournament action Wednesday evening. Tonight the Stars face McBaine at 6 and Ashland meets Columbia Athletics at 8:30, weather permitting.

Saints Gaines Centralia Centralia Saints Art Gaines Ashland Centralia Stars Stars McBaine Columbia Athletics

Mexico high school football hopefuls shift into gear

A total of 57 hopefuls dressed for Mexico High School football with 10 seniors five lettermen 22 juniors 25 sophomores and 32 freshmen starting practice Monday The squad includes five senior lettermen and transfer Vic Arnold who came from Parkview High School in Little Rock Ark Three players were injured at practice Tim Hotep Gary Boone and Rick Carter with a bruised shoulder neck strain and ankle strain respectively All are expected back within a week Mexico Missouri Ledger Aug 20 1970.

Mexico Vic Arnold Parkview High School Littlerock Ark Tim Hotep Gary Boone Rick Carter

Dawson Has Own Views On Age

Liberty Missouri AP quote from Len Dawson of the Kansas City Chiefs as he defends his fitness at 38 and discusses aging. He notes a fine line between being a capable star and a mature veteran, stressing that the key is winning and that a team can stay strong with experience rather than aging. He cites the upcoming game against the Cleveland Browns in Memphis and reflects on how teams balance youth with experience.

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