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Newspaper

Mexico Ledger

Location

Mexico, Missouri, United States of America

Date

Jul 17, 1972

Page

13

Red completes sweep as Billingham wins fourth of season

Cincinnati pitcher Jack Billingham pitched a complete game allowing four runs as the Reds swept the three game series with the St. Louis Cardinals 4-1. Ex-Cardinal Bobby Tolan fueled the offense with a homer and a double while Don Durham pitched well in his first start for the Cardinals.

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Hopes Fade as Legion Drops Doubleheader to Jeff

The Mexico Legion falls to 12-12 as a doubleheader sweep by Jefferson City and a Friday loss to Quincy erode title chances. Jeff City pitcher Nick Finn outduels Greg Cox 2-1 in game one. Jeff City takes 12-2 in game two after eight first-inning hits. Mexico managed two hits in the 9-0 loss to Quincy, then rallied in the late innings but could not complete the comeback. Next up, a conference clash at Fulton followed by a home doubleheader against Columbia.

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Baseball Standings and Results Shared From Weekend Games

A fragment lists American League and National League standings with team marks, scores from Saturday and Sunday games, and Monday matchups. Notable entries include Chicago, Baltimore, New York, Detroit, Kansas City, Oakland, Milwaukee, and Houston with various win loss records and scores such as 6-3, 7-3, 12-2, and 4-1. The text reads like a busy sports page summary of league results and upcoming games.

Detroit Baltimore Pittsburgh Boston New York Chicago Cleveland St. Louis Milwaukee Montreal West Philadelphia Oakland Cincinnati Minnesota Houston Kansas City Los Angeles California Atlanta Texas la Francisco San Diego Philadelphia San Fran Baltimors Cinginnati San Francisco Phila Delphia Barber Curtis Manday Okvand Horlen MI Cincinnat Olympson Waukee Stephanstm Rouschk Dobson Schueter Hand Walker Bradley sLouis Gibson Lolich Roberts

Chiefs to Stay on Attack In 1972 Season

Kansas City Chiefs aim to increase their offensive pressure after a 10 3 1 mark in 1971. Len Dawson returns at quarterback with Otis Taylor and Ed Podolak as top targets. New back Jeff Kinney joins a solid line. defense remains strong despite Robinson retirement. Arrowhead Stadium opens Aug. 12 vs St Louis Cardinals with record home attendance expected.

Liberty Kansas City Chiefs Hank Stram Chiefs Stram Len Dawson Otis Taylor Dawson Taylor Kansas City Ed Podolak Elmo Wright Morris Stroud Wendell Hayes Jim Otis Podolak Miami Dolphins Hayes Mike Adamle Otis Jeff Kinney Kinney Nebraska Wright Stroud Jim Tyrer Dave Hill Ed Budde Mo Moorman Jack Rudnay St. Louis Cardinals Arrowhead Stadium Harry S. Truman

Trevino Survives Nicklaus Charge for British Open Victory

MUIRFIELD Scotland AP Lee Trevino wins his second straight British Open, beating Jack Nicklaus by one stroke to deny the Grand Slam. Trevino trails Nicklaus early but clinches with a 66 in the final round, matching the course record, as Nicklaus finishes one back. Jacklin, Sanders, Barnes, and Player follow in a crowded leaderboard.

Lee Jack Trevino Nicklaus Muirfield Scotland Lee Trevino Jack Nicklaus Johnny Miller Tony Jacklin Doug Sanders Brian Barnés South Africa Gary Player

Fischer Gains Advantage In Third World Chess Match

In Reykjavik Fischer holds initiative over Spassky after a tense start to the third game. The American threatened to quit over camera use but returned, with officials moving the game back to the main hall after a brief private session.

Spassky Fischer Julie Flint Associated Press Reykjavik Iceland Bobby Fischer Boris Spassky Soviet Union Lothar Schmid Sports Palace Mischer York

Rupp to Direct Memphis Tams in ABA

Adolph Rupp, 70, named president of the Memphis Tams, replacing the Pros after Charles Finley’s purchase. Rupp, former Kentucky coach, says the franchise needs development by imaginative ownership and will report to Finley on a three year deal. The team is renamed the Tams, initials for Tennessee Arkansas and Mississippi.

Memphis Rupp Finley Chicago Pros TAMS Tennessee Arkansas Mississippi

Brown Sees 72 as Year of the Bengals by Brown

Cincinnati Bengals coach Paul Brown urged focus on football as he predicted 1972 could be a championship year while noting the team has depth to compete. He recalled a 1968 pledge to contend for titles and said politics have no place in football though voting is encouraged. Weekend trades sent Pete Samsmans to Philadelphia and Ike Lassiter to Washington for a draft pick.

Brown Bengals Ben Thomas Associated Press National Football League Cincinnati Bengals Paul Brown Cincinnati New York Jets Pete Samsmans Philadelphia Eagles Ike Lassiter Washington

Cardinals set season ticket record in St Louis

The St Louis Football Cardinals did not open training camp today but announced season ticket sales reached 41 542, up 814 from last year for a new high. Cardinal vice president Bil Bidwill called the figure a wonderful vote of confidence to football and to the Cardinals from St Louis fans.

ST. Louis St Louis Football Cardinals Cardinal Bil Bidwill

Nicklaus recalls Baltusrol shot that broke Hogan record

Jack Nicklaus remembers the 1967 U S Open at Baltusrol where he led by three on the final hole and needed four to break Ben Hogan’s U S Open scoring record of 275. He hit a one iron from 239 yards to the green, then made a 22 foot putt for par to finish at 275 and set the mark. Arnold Palmer was in second but out of contention.

Jack Nicklaus Ben Hogan Baltusrol Arnold Palmer Hogan Nicklaus

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