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Newspaper

Mexico Ledger

Location

Mexico, Missouri, United States of America

Date

Aug 29, 1970

Page

4

Bulldogs Look Good In First Scrimmage Friday

Mexico High School bulldogs football team opened its season with a busy scrimmage. Coach Art Seals praised effort but noted need to improve offensive blocking. Everett Trabue directed plays with Jeff Fine and Julian Beever making key blocks and runs. Defensive standouts included Fred and Steve Sutton. Vic Arnall impressed at middle. The squad, ahead of a Fulton trip, gears up for drills to sharpen offense and blocking.

Art Seals Mexico Bulldog Seals Gerald McFarland Bob Gooch Jim Valentek Everett Trabue Lanry Cooper Jeff Fine Fine Trabue Julian Beever Bondford Sieve Bulldogs Fred Steve Sut Ton Tra‘hue Tim Lankford Joe Ezell Chuck Womastell Brice Moore Woo Redcale Fulton

Sports Finish Season With Three Strong Bats

Third baseman Tom Barr and two outfielders led the American Legion Sports as they closed the season 10-10. Barr hit .396 and Bobby Gaw added .340 with three homers, while Kirby Crane and Terry Harrington staged pitching with records of 5-2 and 3-3. The team finished third at the Jefferson City Memorial Day tourney despite a late-season skid.

Tom Barr American Legion Ray Uriarte Jefferson City Barr Bobby Gaw Monte Clithero Mark Thoenen Terry Harrington Kirby Crane Crane Harrington Fulton Gaw Steve Hagan Thoenen Monte Neh Else Owe Owe Pirehers H Harrington Wes He Teee Cruw Reese Hfagun Sk Ee Be Ale

National League and West Division baseball standings report

The record table shows team standings for the National League and West Division with wins and losses, followed by Friday results and upcoming games. Notable teams include Baltimore New York Detroit Chicago Boston St Louis Montreal Cincinnati Los Angeles Oakland and Cleveland with varying records and upcoming matchups.

Baltimore Pittsburgh New York Detroit Chicago Boston St. Louis Cleveland Phila Phia Was'n Montreal Minnesota Cincinnati California Los Angeles Oakland San Kansas City Adena Cosy Milwaukee Houston San Diego San Francisco Pittsbur Philadelphia Atlanta Cloninger Morton Stone Palphia Wise Gentry Bitlingham Benjamn Angeles Foster Blass Francisco Pinilock Los Angele San Fran Washington Kan City Johnson Cain Garrett McDowell Bolin Balmore McNally Zepp Are Fork Stottlomme

Falcons Hope Youth And Depth Drive Falcons To New Heights

Atlanta aims to rise in the NFL once more with a youthful squad and depth at running back and linebacker. Veterans endure injuries while prospects like Nobis and Johnson push to reclaim top form as the team eyes a top tier finish in the NFC West after realignment.

Atlanta Zook Atlanta Falcons Cormer Basass Pansion Renny and Johnson Berry Norm van Brocklin Kasler Bester Enenstih Jim Al-Rufier Fanta Harmon van Brooklin National Football League American Football League Falcons Los Angeles San Francisco New Orleans NFL Tommy Nobis Bob Berry Randy Johnson Nobis Washington Don Hansen Hansen Grady Allen Greg Brezina Claude Humphrey John

McLain Suspended After Water Dump in Detroit Tiger Row

Detroit pitcher Denny McLain was suspended up to 30 days by GM Jim Campbell after a clubhouse water dump incident following a loss to Oakland. McLain, who has a history of suspensions, blamed Campbell for not backing his players and planned to appeal via the Baseball Players Association. He started 16 games since returning, with a 3-5 record and 4.65 ERA, as Detroit trailed in the AL East with roughly 15 games left.

Detroit Detroit Tiger Denny McLain Jim Campbell Tiger Stadium Campbell McLain Watson Spoelstra Detroit News Tigers Oakland Bowie Kuhn McLa Denny Jim Hawkins Detroit Free Press Larry Palaidino Associated Press Rich Mayo Smith Danny Miller Marvin Miller Baseball Players Association Baltimore New York Kuhn Meredith Joe Na Campbell Tarkenton Hall Plaver Spoelstra

Laddonia and Hartsburg Eliminated in Softball Tourney

Laddonia Lumber fell 13-2 to Smiley's IGA of Mexico as Mary Piper pitched well, and Virginia DeTienne took the loss. Conner's Sporting Goods of Moberly defeated Hartsburg 14-4 behind M Rice, with Marsha Gardner the losing pitcher. Semifinals set: Laddonia State Bank vs Bevier, Moberly vs Smiley's, finals tomorrow night. An added barbecue hamburger concession will be offered tonight.

Laddonia Laddonia Lumber Hartsburg Smiley IGA Mexico Mary Piper Virginia DeTienne Conner’ Sporting Goods Moberly M. Rice Marsha Gardner Laddonia State Bank Bevier Smiley's

Yesterday's Stars by the Associated Press

Batting Don Buford and Orioles blasted a grand slam with two singles to lift Baltimore to an 8-4 win over Milwaukee in the second game of a doubleheader. Pitching Jerry Reuss blanked the Dodgers 1-0 as two Bill Sudakis singles and a walk fueled the shutout for the Cardinals.

Don Buford Orioles Lft Baltimore Milwaukee Jerry Reuss Cardinals Los Angeles Bill Sudakis

Uncertainty Plagues Tiger Grid Season

Missouri coach Dani Devine confronts a season of doubts as 1969 winners fade from view. Key positions such as quarterback, kicking, and defensive backs remain unsettled, with no seasoned starters and several question marks across the lineup. The Tigers aim to overcome uncertainty to match or surpass last year’s top-ten finish while facing a tough midseason slate.

Columbia Dani Devine University of Missouri Devine Tiger Missouri Leither Tigers Nebraska Gers Notre Dame Colorado Kansas State Oklahoma Mike Farmer Chuck Ata Joe Moore Themas Owls Palmer Roper Mike Bennett Steve Miz Adam Vital Henley Acpentoms Jack Grabber Bastable Dan Kelley Mickey Leam Kephast Bob Wilson

Civic Club Slow Pitch Softball Tourney Opens Tuesday

The Civic or slow pitch softball tournament begins Tuesday at the Khoury League diamond with six clubs in a double elimination format starting at 6 30 p m The Kiwanis Rotary Knights of Columbus Jaycees Moose and Optimists Clubs compete in the event which runs through Thursday or Friday.

Kiwanis Rotary Knights, of Columbus Jaycees Moose Optimists

Pitchers Dominate Khoury League Tourney Last Night

Chris Toulson threw a fifteen strikeout game as Bantam Mexico Astros beat Robinson Oil Stars 9 to 6 at the Optimist Khoury League tourney. Fulton Juvenile defeated Montgomery 3 to 0 on one hit by Steve Stark.

Chris Toulson Bantam Mexico Astros Robinson Oil Stars Fulton Montgomery Ree Aoe Steve Stark Toulson Ron Miller RBI Andy Mitch

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Tim Gourley Nordwald E Bill Ward Tim and Jack Dennis Vic Arnall Larry Cooper Jed? Fineland Efens Steve Sutton Pred Sutton Modan Ge E Dennis Vic Atta M Bruce Moore Arkansas Amall Thrae Vane Vic Arnale Divisio PRO Football Previews Keith, Don, Howard, Fran Ky Scott Clark Terry Bradshaw ABC Roone Filedge Don Meredith Dallas Cowboys Howard Cosell Keith Jackson New York Giant Fran Tarkenton Rinavchonn Ledger Bradshaw Steelers Louisiana Tech Vikings Giants Dick Shiner Shiner Cosell Howard Fren Francis Fran D Dan Tom McCormack Mexico High School Hays State College Fort Hayes Kans MeCormack Roy McCormack THE Civic Club Ell Acu Jerry Jerichon Oil Stars Robbie Boehmelr Terry Cunningham Paul Heidbreder Smith Moore & CO
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