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Newspaper
Mexico Ledger
Location
Mexico, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1972
Page
13
The St Louis Cardinals eyed a trade for Dal Maxvill as off season chatter swirled around the club. With no takers, Cardinal front office remains hopeful as the team pursues the Pirates and NL East pennant race.
Cal Maxvill of the St Louis Cardinals credits regular playing time for his performance in the week June 26 to July 2. He notes three to four at bats daily and reflects on his role amid constant position challenges, his defensive versatility, and his belief the team can still contend for the pennant.
New York AP report shows Don Kessinger moving ahead of Bud Harrelson at shortstop with 497,193 votes to 471,349 while Joe Morgan overtakes Glenn Beckett for the second base lead with 402,? to 398,785. Joe Torre and Lee May hold strong at third and first base as Ron Panto and Johnny Bench top at their positions. Aaron, Clemente, and Stargell lead the outfield standings.
Cleveland pitcher Gaylord Perry won his 14th, beating Chicago 2-1 while White Sox manager Chuck Tanner protested the use of Perry's alleged grease ball. Umpire Bill Haller accepted the protest as Tanner pressed the accusation.
Monday results show Minnesota 8 Milwaukee 1 Los Angeles 6 1 Philadelphia Kansas City 3 Baltimore 2 Cleveland 2 Chicago V Montreal 6 San Diego 3 Detroit 6 Texas 9 San Francisco 5 New York Boston 4 Oakland 2 Tuesday games include Boston at Montreal and New York at California with several cross league matchups. Wednesday schedules list Boston at Oakland and New York at California among others.
Jack Nicklaus, aiming to emulate Bobby Jones’s Grand Slam, targets the British Open at Muirfield in Scotland after winning the Masters and U.S. Open. Defending champion Lee Trevino and Gary Player are among favorites as Arnold Palmer struggles with putting.
The story recalls Lee Trevino’s famed 1967 U S Open qualification at Baltusrol Dallas round two where a 265 yard drive through trees and a 30 foot eagle putt secured his spot by one stroke. It frames his rise from unknown assistant pro to top champion and asks readers for their greatest golf moment.
Phillies under new manager Paul Owens split a two night doubleheader with the Dodgers, losing the first game 6-4 and winning the second 9-1. Don Money homered for Philadelphia while Willie Montanez drove in five runs in the nightcap. Elsewhere, San Francisco beat New York and Montreal defeated San Diego as Padres players were hospitalised after injuries.
Arnold Palmer, the sport’s leading figure in golf’s surge, laments another near miss as he explains why he cannot seem to clinch a win this season. At 42, he says nerves and overanxiousness disrupt his attempts while he contends for the lead in a late round bid.
Oakland announced that 34-year-old slugger Orlando Cepeda, acquired from Atlanta June 29, entered Merrill i t Hospital for knee surgery. He was scheduled for the operation this morning after joining the A's with three pinch-hit appearances and no hits since the trade. Cepeda had four homers and nine RBIs for Atlanta with a .298 average through 14 seasons.
Due to few entries the Mexico Jaycees defer the Junior Tennis Tournament to early September. The City Golf Tournament is set for Arthur Hills on August 6 and 13 with 18 holes required on the 6th and finals the following week. Open to Mexico residents and Arthur Hills members, entry is 3.50 with trophies and prizes. Greg Swanson is the defending tennis champion.
Montreal veteran Bobby Wine ends playing days with the Expos and has been offered a coaching post in the National League. He said he was not surprised by the waiver move and has until week’s end to decide his next step as waivers are cleared.
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