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Newspaper

Mexico Ledger

Location

Mexico, Missouri, United States of America

Date

Jul 11, 1970

Page

4

Chiefs Delay Camp Opening for 1970 Training Session

The Kansas City Chiefs push back their 1970 training camp to July 15 at William Jewell College in Liberty Missouri after NFL commishes delay rookie camp. Head coach Hank Stram confirms veterans draftees and free agents report July 13 with first practice at 9 00 am. Forty five veterans and 35 rookies compose the roster along with all time all star players and taxi squad members from 1960s era.

Kansas City Chiefs Hank Stram William Jewell College Liberty Missouri Stram National Football League Pete Rozelle Strams Chiefs Len Dawcon AFL Apls Thej Foot- Chiefs Ofball Hall of Fame Jim Tyrer Sid Smith Clyde Werner Mike Oviard

Giusti Praised as Pirates' Late Relief Ace

ST. LOUIS AP Dave Giusti earns his sixth win as Pittsburgh beats St. Louis 6 2. Manager Danny Murtaugh hails the right hander as the Pirates new ace in late relief after a strong eighth inning surge and timely hitting by Roberto Clemente and others. Cardinal manager Red Schoendienst notes Pittsburgh pressure and momentum.

ST. Louis Danny Murtaugh Dave Giusti Pittsburgh Pirates St. Lois Cardinal Bucs Giusti Pirates Cardinals Richie Allen Cardinal al Oliver Bob Gibson Murtaugh Stooth Giusti Teseute Jim Nelson Carl Taylor Allen Joe Torre Julian Javier Torre Leron Lee Pittsburgh Roberto Clemente Gibson Richie Hebner Red Schoendienst

Haynie Tops LPGA Money List Surging Past Whitworth

Sandra Haynie moved ahead of Kathy Whitworth on the LPGA tour money list after tying for a U S Women s Open runner-up spot and earning 2 000 last week. Haynie has 19 911 this year, leading Whitworth 19 208 with Carol Mann third at 18 645 and Shiney Englehorn fourth at 17 114. Don na Caponi jumped to fifth with a 5 000 Open win, though her 13 058 still trails the top four. Other top 100 earners include Sandra Palmer 13 005 Marilynn Smith 11 745 Mary Mills 11 238 Betsy Rawls 10 744 and John Prentice 10 027.

Atlanta Sandra Haynie Kathy Whitworth Miss Haynie Dallas Miss Whitworth Richardson Tex Carol Mann Cincinnati Shiney Englehorn Palm Desert Calif Donna Caponi Sandra Palmer Fort Worth Marilynn Smith Jupiter Fla Mary Mills Handsboro Miss Betsy Rawls Snortanburg S.C John Prentice Birmingham Ala

Moyers wins five at Suffolk Downs Friday

Leroy Moyers rode five winners at Suffolk Downs race track on Friday, delivering a standout performance for bettors and crowd.

Boston Leroy Moyers Suffolk Downs

Devine Announces 19 Freshmen All-America Track and Field

Mizzou released its 1970 freshman football roster as Athletic Director Dan Devine named 19 yearlings to the incoming class. All-America selections included Paul Adamson, Jim Hrod ey, Rich Henry, Bob Orsi, and Alex Devora among others. Devine called the group high class and essential to the program while noting a need for more quality running backs. The list details positions and hometowns for ends, interior linemen, and backs, followed by the 1970 schedule with Nebraska, Kansas, Kansas State, and Iowa State games set for October through November in Columbia and Lincoln.

Columbia Mizzou Dan Devine Paul Adamson Belleville Jim Hrodley Decatur Rich Henry North Kansas City Oak Park Bob Orsi Geneseo, Jr Aux Devora San Antonio Tex Devine Chuck Brookfield Kansas City Penn Day John Kelsey Belton Mike Matthews St. Louis Beaumont Ray Miller Madison Ill Eb Prather Grant City Mike Steinmann Centralia Steve Schreiber Sioux City Zach Cartwright Brentwood Jeff Fishburn Ritenour Jim John Bunch Alex Devora San An Tonio Jim Crum Sacramento Calif Dick Franklin Princeton Ken Gregory Soldan Joe Gross Harvey Hardeman Dan: Tull Wichita Kan Ed Johndrow Overland Park Yom Kauble Camdenton Bob Kenney Devil’s Elbow Chuck Link Aurora Jeff Luedke Rockford Steve Mahalken Higginsville

Baseball In Brief Highlights From League Standings and Results

The East and West divisions show New York, Baltimore, Pittsburgh, Detroit, Chicago and other teams with varying records. Friday results include Detroit over Baltimore and Montreal over New York, with several other league outcomes and upcoming doubleheaders and Sunday matchups listed.

Associated Press W. L. Pet Pet Gbunew York Baltimore Pittsburgh Detroit Sonicago New York Gieler Louis Boston Pha Washington Montreal Cleveland Oakland San Francisco Houston Milwaukee Brabender Wegener Atakland Segui McAndrew Minnesota Zepp Philadelphia Bunning Mnia Wright Micago Hands Chicago Horlen Los Angeles San Diego

Students and Teacher in Western Amateur Semis

In Wichita the 68th Western Amateur Golf Tournament advances with three college students and a 27 year old PE teacher in the semifinals. Tom Kite and Lanny Wadkins lead the top pair, while John Mahaffey faces Charles Borner as round one results roll in.

Wichita Kite Wichita Country Club Drue Johnson Paris Ill Allen Miller Pensacola Fla Mahaffey Wadkins Kurt Cox San Antonio Tex John Adams San Jose Calif Borner Paul Purtzer Phoenix Ariz Tommy Watson Kansas City Miller Dave Gurley Highland Park Adams Steven Benson County Club Hills Leslie Jim Simons Butler Watson Richard Kilis Canyon

Dayan Favored To Win American Trotting Championship

Dayan a four year old is favored to win the $50,000 American Trotting Championship at Roosevelt Raceway tonight and is seen as a strong contender for next week's $125,000 Roosevelt International Trot in Westbury New York.

Westbury N.Y Dayan Roosevelt Raceway

Talking Between Shots Keeps Trevino Relaxed

In the British Open at St Andrews AP reports Lee Trevino thrives on chat between shots. Willie Aitcheson, Trevino’s playing partner, says constant talking helps Trevino stay relaxed as they sit two shots ahead of the field through 36 holes at the Old Course. Defending champion Tony Jacklin and other stars like Nicklaus remain in title contention as the 87-player field navigates windy conditions.

St, Andrews Scotland Lee Trevino Willie Aitcheson Willie Os Trevino Blus Hone Gage Cham-Head Iite Tony Jacklin Jacklin Jack Nicklaus Doug San Hole Nicklaus Sanders Houston Jiton Leejoff England Neil Coles Peter Oosterhuis

Fulton vs Sports at Green Field Diamond Tonight

The American Legion Sports host Fulton tomorrow evening at Green Field Diamond at 8. The Sports lead the six head to head meetings 4-2 and won the last doubleheader 8-1. Columbia and Jefferson City also clash as a potential league title decider with Columbia needing one win to clinch and Jeff City one game behind.

American Legion Fulton Green Field Diamond Columbia Jefferson City Jeff City

City Tourney Qualifying Begins at Arthur Hills Golf Course

Qualifying for the City Golf tournament opens at Arthur Hills Golf Course with five flight slots to fill. Duffer players have one week to qualify, with the final round slated for one week from Sunday at the Country Club.

Arthur Hills Arthur Hill Country Club

Cavicchi Tosca Face 36 Hole Derby For Amateur Title

Manchester Massachusetts AP reports Tom Cavicchi and John Tosca Jr from Brockton were set for a 36 hole final at Essex County Club to decide the 62nd Massachusetts Amateur Golf Tournament. Cavicchi a Rollins College senior defeated defending champ Peter Crooker Pine Brook 2 1 in the semifinals while Tosca the 1959 state champion knocked out Marc Forbes Norton 2 1.

Manchester Mass Tom Cavicchi John Tosca Jr Thorny Lea Brockton Essex County Club Massachusetts Cavicchi Rollins College Peter Crooker Pine Brook Tosca Marc Forbes Norton

Valiant and Intrepid Lead Opening Cup Trials

In Newport Rhode Island the Valiant and Intrepid opened the observation trials for America's Cup defense candidates. Valiant defeated Heritage Monday and faced Weatherly, while Intrepid beat Weatherly to prepare for a clash with Heritage. Trials run through July 18 with another series starting August 18 to select one of four 12 meter yachts to defend the Cup against a French or Australian challenger starting September 15.

Newport B.I Valiant Intrepid Heritage Weatherly

Wind Cancels Calm For Open At St Andrews

Wild winds at the British Open on the Old Course at St Andrews mocked top contenders in the final round. Lee Trevino carried an eight under par 208 lead but faced escalating scores as gusts buffeted players including Jack Nicklaus and Tony Jacklin. Tommy Aaron, Steve Melnyk, Bruce Devlin, and Dale Douglass struggled, while Florentina Molina from Argentina posted a 297 total after a shaky back nine.

ST. Andrews Scotland Lee Trevino Tony Jacklin Jack Nicklaus Doug Sanders Texas Ben Hogan Byron Nelson Tommy Aaron Gainesville Aaron Steve Melnyk U.S Jacksonville Fla Thhree Bruce Devlin Australia Dale Douglass Fort Morgan Colo Florentina Molina Argentinna

Rozelle Delays NFL Training Camps One Week

Commissioner Pete Rozelle announced a one week delay in the start of NFL training camps to July 14 to allow NFL Players Association and club owners time to seek a new collective bargaining agreement. The postponement affects rookie camps for Dallas Kansas City Cleveland Miami Chicago and Cincinnati, with veteran camps set for July 15 in Kansas City and Cincinnati.

New York NFL Pete Rozelle NFL Players Association Rozelle Dallas Kansas City Cleveland Miami Chicago Cincinnati

Major League Leaders From The Associated Press

American League leaders include Carew batting .364 with 150 at bats and White at .354. Tovar leads in runs with 53. Hous ton atop RBIs with 56. Harper leads doubles with 21 and Harper also tops stolen bases with 25. Pitching: Palmer 9-3 with 2.50 ERA, McDaniel 6-2 1.05, Peterson 9-3 with 3.45. National League batters Perez .395 and 68 hits lead, with Perez also 67 RBIs. Bonds adds 23 homers and 22 steals. Seaver 129 strikeouts.

Associated Press Carew Minnesota White New York Tovar W. Houston Detroit F. Howard Washington A. Johnson California Harper Milwaukee Jenney Carty Atlanta Perez Cincinnati B. Williams Chicago Bench Cincinnnati Carty Atlanta W. Parker Los Angeles Wynn Houston Bonds San Francisco Wills Simpson G. Stone Seaver Gibson St. Louis

Seaver and Palmer to Start All-Star Game Aces

Seaver of New York and Palmer of Baltimore will start for the National and American Leagues in the 41st All-Star Game at Riverfront Stadium Cincinnati. The game features a lineup of right-handed sluggers and begins with Hodges and Weaver managing the starters, followed by substitutions after three innings. The event draws an overflow crowd and national TV coverage as fans vote the teams.

Gil Hodges Earl Weaver New York Tom Seaver Baltimore Jim Palmer Cincimnnati Riverfront National Teleision NBC Seaver Hodges Palmer Isone Orioles Fraight Bow Kuhn Cincinnati Tony Perez Johnny Bench Rich Allen St. Louis Atlanta Rico Carty Hank Aaron Willie Mays San Francisco Chicago Don Kessinger Glenn Beckett

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