Connie Williams set to race in Demolition Derby at Audrain
Connie Williams of Mexico, 22, will compete in an all male demolition derby at Audrain County Fairgrounds tonight at 8. She battles drivers from Mexico and central Missouri for part of 600 in prize money plus trophies for heat winners. Mason Kelsay, Mexico, also competes. Williams drove a 1963 Buick Special and secured permission from Auto Race Promotions to race.
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Cross Country Practice Starts at Mexico High
Mexico High School track coach Ron Whittaker announced that 1972 cross country practices begin Monday after school. He reminded hopefuls they must have a physical examination before practicing.
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Opening of the Munich Games as 10000 athletes take stage
The 1972 Summer Olympics open in Munich with 10,000 athletes from 123 nations parading in team dress as Rhodesia is barred. IOC president Avery Brundage presides in defeat after a year of wrangling, while the flame is lit by Guenther Zahn. Officials vow sportsmanship and unity amid a ceremony blending German tradition and global pageantry.
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Jerrydons Capture Tourney Crown in Softball Final
Brenda O Brien of Moberly powered the Jerrydons to the Mexico Optimist Women’s Softball Championship at Khoury Fields. After a long tournament run, she won three games in five hours, guiding Moberly from the loser's bracket past MFA Stars 10 to 7 in the final.
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Rain Disrupts AL Pennant Race Across Detroit to Oakland
Friday night’s MLB action saw Detroit and Chicago suffer rainouts as Baltimore rallied to tie Detroit atop the East. Oakland fell a game back in the West while Baltimore, New York, Boston and Cleveland posted key wins tightening their division holds. Reggie Jackson homered for Oakland. Dave Duncan and Catfish Hunter powered the A’s despite the slide.
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Cards Derailed in 2nd Game 8-7 Reggie Rediscovers Victory
ST LOUIS AP The Cardinals split a doubleheader with the Padres. In game one St Louis won 7-4 behind Reggie Cleveland who improved to 13-10. Ted Simmons homered, and Cleveland overcame late trouble in the seventh and ninth. In game two San Diego rallied 8-7 with Curt Blefary and Dave Roberts keying a late surge. Joe Torre homered for St Louis early, but Padres overcame a 6-1 deficit to steal the nightcap.
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Sports on the Air highlights multiple events this week
The schedule lists Kansas City Royals at New York Yankees at 1 15 p m on 58 10 with a pre game miniclinic at 1 It also features the World s Little League Championship on Wide World of Sports at 4 p m on 2 3 17 and U S Match Play at 4 p m on 4 7 13 The Olympics open at 7 p m on 2 17 plus Jets at Cowboys pre season at 8 p m on 5 8 10 Sunday AAU track Munich meets at 1 p m on 4 7 13 CBS Classic tennis finals with Ken Rosewall and John Newcombe two Olympic shows air on 2 3 17 afternoon and evening A golf TV doubleheader features Match Play and Liggett Myers Open at 3 and Rams at Chiefs pre season at 4 on 2 3 17.
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Nullified Touchdowns Don't Slow Dolphins
The Miami Dolphins beat the Atlanta Falcons 24 10 in an NFL exhibition despite two nullified punt and kickoff returns by Charley Leigh due to penalties. Jim Kiick scored twice on the ground for Miami as Griese connected with Warfield for a 16 yard TD late in the first half.
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Mexico Americans finish season with 51-7 mark
The Mexico Americans, a locally based slowpitch softball team, completed their season with a 51-7 record. Manager Jim Clayton and coach Chuck Padgett led the squad, with players Pat Estes Randy Rivers Tom Hoe Jim Hodgson Jerry Clayton Jack Clayton Eddie Parker Mike McGrew Gary Oser and Benny Newsom on the roster.
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Frantic MLB Scores and Standings Summary
Friday results show New York beating Kansas City 44 to 38 while listings span multiple leagues with Pittsburgh New York Chicago and Los Angeles leading. Standings include New York at 61 58 976 and Montreal 5 42 466.99 with varied game notes across the American and National Leagues.
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Flu Ridden Chiefs to Play Rams at Arrowhead
Kansas City hosts Los Angeles in an NBC Televised exhibition at Arrowhead Stadium as the Chiefs, 1-1 in preseason, face a Rams squad missing some backs and relying on Roman Gabriel. Len Dawson may play ill with the flu, with Livingston or Huarte ready if he cannot go.
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Only 2 Teams Enter League in Mexico Touch Football
Two teams entered the Mexico Adult Touch Football League at a City Hall meeting and more teams were urged to sign up by September 12. Entry costs ten dollars per team with all games on Sundays at 1 or 3 p.m. Contact City Recreation Commissioner Joe Bailey or Ron Whittaker for details. The note follows notes on preseason NFL actions with Gabriel returning from a lung injury and Beathard seen as Rams’ note in the second half versus the Chiefs.
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Booster Club Opens Drive for 1972 Mexico High School Sports
The Bulldog Booster Club launches its annual membership drive as the 1972 season nears. Local businessmen and fans are urged to contribute to fund equipment and conveniences for MHS athletes, including a videotape machine purchased last season. Membership costs ten dollars for a business and one to five dollars for individuals.
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Start Federated Insurance Educational Plan Now
The notice urges immediate action on the Federated Insurance Educational Plan promising quick funding readiness even if you are not prepared. It emphasizes securing future education costs and urges families to enroll to ensure funds are accessible when needed.
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